Tokyo: My Hundred Demon Scroll

"No real name?"

"No, everything has a real name."

Grandpa added, "To be more precise, the true names of people in the material world are in a hidden state."

In more scientific terms, this is an inert element and will not react chemically with other elements.

Similarly, the real names of ordinary people are dull and unremarkable, and even Reiko cannot find their origins.

"Are ordinary people really this amazing?"

"Forehead…"

In response to Gu Yun's remarks, the four of them said somewhat awkwardly, "Actually, it's not that amazing."

"Eh?"

Gu Yun was somewhat puzzled, but then he heard Kotaki Goshiro say, "Because there is no need to take away the true names of humans. As long as we use the power of words, we can directly control humans."

"..."

Well, because humans lack spiritual power and have almost zero spiritual energy, they are completely unable to resist ordinary incantations.

If that's the case, why did you go to all that trouble to use the Laws Technique to steal its true name?

Gu Yun really didn't want to complain anymore, after all, even stones have real names, but humans don't.

Ordinary person: Sorry, I'm not worthy.

Stone: Look where I am! I'm a stone from the underworld, okay?!

"in conclusion."

Reiko held up three fingers: "The Law Technique has three drawbacks. The first is that it cannot seize the true name of a living being without spiritual power."

"Secondly, the stronger the presence, the greater the spiritual power required to seize the true name."

"Third, it can only seize the true name of beings whose spiritual level is lower than yours."

"To add, ordinary people do not have a spiritual status, so they cannot obtain a true name."

Reiko: "Secondly, the real name can be hidden or replaced with a fake, so it is difficult to directly seize the real name of demons and monsters unless they voluntarily hand it over to you."

“Alright, those are all the precautions,” Reiko said. “Don’t resist now. I’m going to teach you this spell.”

Next, Lingzi transmitted the key points of the Law Technique, as well as the experience and skills she had accumulated over the years, to Gu Yun through the art of divine thought.

The art of divine thought is a spell that can share knowledge, similar to enlightenment.

"How are you feeling? Are you alright?"

"I have a bit of a headache..."

Gu Yun received the inheritance of the Law Technique from Lingzi, and he only felt dizzy and very uncomfortable: "I also feel a little nauseous."

"Woo!"

Gu Yun immediately covered her mouth and took several deep breaths to barely suppress the dizziness.

"This is normal. Take a break first."

Lingzi knelt in the sea of ​​spider lilies, supporting Gu Yun as he rested his head on her lap. She then gently pressed his temples with both hands to relieve his mental stress.

"Monsters, demons, elves, gods—all extraordinary beings possess a core of power."

"Grasp its essence, then shape it, thereby governing form, template, state, and mind..."

In Gu Yun's mind, a vast amount of knowledge surged in like a tide, eventually transforming into a small lake of information, waiting for Gu Yun to view and absorb it at any time.

"The essence of the Book of Friends is to make demons voluntarily offer their names, and then cleverly seize their true names using the Law of Commandment."

The best way to obtain someone's real name is for them to voluntarily give it up.

However, monsters are ultimately living beings, and they cannot directly manifest their true names; they can only be given 'names'.

Spells involving names do not fall under the category of legal spells, but are ordinary spells involving words.

This is fundamentally different from individuals like the Water Queen and the Celestial Fox Konghuan, who possess divinity.

The core of divinity is actually another name for the true name.

Shui Tianhou can condense her true name and give it to Gu Yun. Even if Gu Yun doesn't know the Law Technique, he can still obtain the other party's true name.

Because the one who performed the spell was Shui Tianhou, not Gu Yun.

"Gu Yun, you have the real names of the Water Empress and that Heavenly Fox, right?"

"Ah."

"You can try to integrate them into your spirit."

The relationship between spirituality and divinity is like that between spiritual power and divine power.

The former has no attributes, while the latter is white.

"The most powerful aspect of the Law of Commands lies not in domination, but in integration."

In Reiko's words, a truly masterful art of law can embed the true names of gods and demons into one's own spirit, thereby strengthening one's essence, energy, and spirit.

The direct manifestation of improved vitality is a significant increase in spiritual power.

This is something that someone who doesn't know the art of law cannot accomplish.

"Then, Reiko-nee, your Book of Friends..."

"I did not reach this point during my lifetime."

Reiko shook her head: "Although the true names of demons can be fused, the compatibility is too poor and will produce all sorts of side effects."

Because the demon's true name is not clean, if it merges with Gu Yun, it will cause his spiritual power to be tainted with a curse.

Although this would enhance Gu Yun's power, it would also affect his temperament, making it a losing proposition.

"The best recipe for the Law Spell should be to obtain the true names of a large number of gods and then merge with them."

There are three advantages to merging with the true name of a deity. First, the spiritual power obtained is extremely pure and has no mental influence.

Secondly, after merging with his true name, Gu Yun was able to obtain the powers of a god.

Its power is even greater than the protection of the gods.

"Finally, and most importantly."

Reiko said seriously, "Unity!"

The ideal state of the Laws of Law is to continuously acquire the true names of the gods, and then use this as an opportunity to create a vast pantheon centered on Gu Yun!

"The power of all gods belongs to oneself!"

Reiko was unable to complete this step in her lifetime; she had hardly ever encountered any deities.

The spirit of a deity is too high; even the Law of Law cannot forcibly seize it. The only way is to try to win them over willingly.

Gu Yunling's spirit is at its peak; it can be stolen, but even the gods know how to hide one's true name.

In this way, we are back to square one.

Lawful Command: Master, a rich woman has been spotted ahead! Quickly use your charm!

"The Divine Art can nurture gods, while the Law Art can merge the true name of a god into oneself, achieving 'protection by all gods'."

It can be said that the most perfect state is to combine the divine arts and the laws.

If Reiko hadn't died so young, she might have been able to cultivate all the demons in the Book of Friends into true gods, and then, through her relationship with them, complete the creation of a pantheon.

Unfortunately, Reiko died young.

He just abandoned that book, and those demons and monsters who were completely infatuated with her.

'Scumbag woman!'

The Book of Friends' accusation: 'Reiko, you green tea bitch!'

"Oh, yes."

Reiko said, "I'll tell you something in secret."

"what?"

"If a deity voluntarily gives you their true name, then even if your spiritual level is insufficient, you can still merge with them."

There is another benefit to the fusion: it can elevate the sorcerer's spiritual level to the same level as that of the deity.

In other words, the Law of Commands is one of the very few powerful spells that can break the predetermined fate of the spirits and achieve a defying destiny.

"Come on, give it a try."

Lingzi has already passed on the magic to Gu Yun, who also possesses two...

No, it should be the real names of the three gods.

The ethereal Inari God, the little benevolent goddess Yingcao, and the water goddess Shuitianhou.

"How...how do I do it?"

"Imagine!"

Reiko suggested, "You can imagine your spirit as a book, and their real names as unreadable characters, and then write those characters on that book."

There are many methods, as long as the concept of 'fusion' is involved.

As for what kind of spiritual personality you have, that's up to you.

The advice Reiko could give Gu Yun was to imagine it as a 'book,' like her Book of Friends.

"Imagine Linga as a book."

Following Lingzi's guidance, Gu Yun began to gradually perceive his own spiritual essence.

“Picture scroll…”

Perhaps because of the existence of the Hundred Demons Scroll, Gu Yun easily created a new picture in his mind.

However, the scroll was completely white at this moment, empty and devoid of anything.

Chapter 67 The Book of Favor for Those Beloved by the Gods