Tokyo: My Hundred Demon Scroll

"Hey hey hey."

However, before Kurama Mt. could get any closer, Aojizo opened his mouth full of rotten teeth: "Night Sparrow."

"As ordered."

In the darkness, a figure quickly appeared. It was a black-haired boy with small wings on his back and his face wrapped with heavy talismans.

His name is Night Sparrow, a monster born from darkness.

In addition, he is a shikigami whose true name is bound by someone, and his words and actions are controlled by the sorcerer.

"Ok?"

Konghuan's eyes held a hint of dissatisfaction. She and Yuyao's intention was to test the mettle of the Kyoto Thousand Demon Night Parade and see if they dared to risk their lives to scout the way for Hagoromo Gitsune.

After all, entering the Pure Land doesn't mean you can't get out.

If even one of the vanguard officers goes in and returns, it will naturally prove that Gu Yun has the ability to send them to the Pure Land without incurring any punishment from his will.

Originally, coming out of Kuramasan Station already met the requirements of the two foxes.

But now, Dizang has resorted to a trick, sending Ye Que in to be forcibly sent to his death.

"You guy!"

Kurama glared angrily at Aojizo, wondering where the other had come from.

Having helped Hagoromo Gitsune and Nue for a thousand years, she is definitely an elder among elders.

However, upon returning this time, Kuramayama discovered, both openly and secretly, that this guy named Aojizo seemed to be constantly replacing his position and identity.

Now, with this latest provocation, if the other party weren't under Hagoromo Gitsune's command, Kuramayama would probably have drawn his sword.

"Humph!"

Despite his dissatisfaction, Kuramayama merely snorted coldly.

Since Night Sparrow wanted to go, how could he stop her? He could only retreat in resentment and helplessness.

"This guy's ability is interesting; is it the ability to manipulate darkness?"

"It's just visual deprivation."

Neither Yu Yao nor Kong Huan had noticed Ye Que's presence before, which was obviously due to the latter's ability: "There are also techniques to reduce one's own presence and aura, is that a racial talent?"

Yokai and ghost stories awaken various abilities when they reach the intermediate level.

Although demonic power determines the upper limit of one's abilities, sometimes, some strange and unusual techniques do emerge.

If you know about these abilities in advance, you can easily defend against them.

But what if you've never encountered it before?

Even if you're several levels stronger than your opponent, you might still encounter some minor troubles if you're not prepared.

Just like now, the two foxes have remembered the Night Sparrow's demonic power, so his abilities will no longer be able to affect them.

Physique, ability, all demons, domain.

Each of the four requires a different level of demonic power to awaken.

The monsters will favor one of the four abilities based on their own preferences and their current level of power.

Aunt's swordsmanship is an extension of her physique and mind, while Yu Yao and Kong Huan's techniques are evolutions of their abilities.

The lower limit may vary, but the upper limit is that by following any of the four paths to the end, one can reach the pinnacle of this world.

That is to single-handedly cause the heavens and earth to weep, breaking the shackles of the world!

"Intermediate-level demonic power, but the ability is a bit strange."

With just a glance, Yu Yao had already seen through the Night Sparrow's true nature. On the contrary, the tall, old man who had summoned him struck Yu Yao as rather strange: 'Is he a monster transformed from a ghost story? He looks like part of something's body.'

"It seems he's stealing Kuramayama's traces of existence in the Night Parade of a Thousand Demons."

As expected of Yu Yao, he saw through Ao Dizang's true nature and abilities at a glance.

"Do you want to stop it?"

Although Kong Huan was usually lazy, he was actually wise beyond his years and never let anyone down at crucial moments: "But he didn't seem to have violated the master's rules either."

"Most importantly..."

Kong Huan's next words made Yu Yao, who was gathering spiritual power, stop casting a spell: "This is a new monster that we have never seen before."

"Ah."

Gu Yun needs to awaken the shikigami, which requires gathering enough clues, and new monsters are the shortcut.

Yu Yao glanced at Ao Jizo again; the other party was also a strange monster who could potentially awaken the scroll shikigami.

Therefore, no matter what they say or do, they cannot dismiss them until Gu Yun has gathered any clues.

"Shh!"

Seeing that the two Inari gods did not intend to stop it, the night sparrow immediately spread its wings and flew into the pure white door behind them.

Soon, the Night Sparrow returned from the Purification World and told the demons of the Thousand Demon Parade what had happened inside.

"It actually allows us to enter the Pure Land!"

Kidomaru and Kuramayama looked at each other, both finding it unbelievable.

The curse on Night Sparrow was almost black, yet even someone like that could return unscathed after coming into contact with the rules of purification.

So they are obviously fine too.

Moreover, given the strength that the Luo Clan has demonstrated so far, if they wanted to deal with the Thousand Ghosts Night Parade, they wouldn't need to lure them into the Purification World.

Guang Yuyao, a great demon, could wipe them all out.

"let's go!"

Upon seeing this, Hagoromo Gitsune gave an order.

She represents the demons of Kyoto, and even more so, the Black Seimei 'Nue'; how could she possibly be weak in terms of presence?

As the saying goes, one should not lose face even if one loses the game. If you are trembling with fear when you enter the door, how can you negotiate the subsequent transactions? Wouldn't you be completely at the mercy of others?

"Please come in, Hagoromo Gitsune."

Led by Yu Yao and Kong Huan, the demons of the Thousand Ghosts Parade crossed the interdimensional gate.

Inside is a passageway created by Mikoto herself, leading directly to the entrance of Konohana-tei.

Red clouds and rosy sunset, the last rays of the setting sun, long stone steps stretching out, connecting to the distant town at the foot of the mountain, cherry blossoms falling, the tree trunks turning into swaying shadows in the gradually darkening evening.

"Purify the world..."

"Konohana-tei, blessed by the god Uka no Mitama."

Hagoromo Gitsune had heard of this place hundreds of years ago. It was said to be a place of recuperation for gods and believers who had attained Buddhahood (ascended to heaven), and also the divine kingdom of Inari Okami, who was closest to the heavenly realm.

"This flower pavilion?"

"What is this place?"

"So this is what the Pure World looks like? Utterly boring."

"It's all just the hypocrisy of the gods."

In contrast, the other demons of Kyoto had never heard of Koka-tei, let alone knew its connection to the gods.

They stood around Hagoromo Gitsune, their faces serious, clearly worried that someone might harm their mistress.

"Is your master Miketsu?"

"We're already here, why ask again?"

Yu Yao clapped his hands, and the group of fox girls bowed and walked into the flower pavilion, disappearing from everyone's sight.

Then, two figures emerged from the flower pavilion.

"This flower pavilion is my lord's secret realm; no unauthorized persons are allowed to enter."

White Wolf, dressed in a kyudo uniform, stood on the left, while on the right stood Inugami, who held his samurai sword in front of him like a samurai general.

"Are you waiting here?"

The repeated humiliations greatly displeased the demons of Kyoto.

They knew this was Shangluo's territory, and were amazed at how they had managed to carve out a piece of land in Jingshi.

But this is no reason for the people of Shangluo to humiliate them again and again!

Even clay figures have some temper, let alone evil demons.

"You rude scoundrels!"

The ghost story Hakuzosu raised his naginata and strode forward. His imposing figure, over three meters tall, was almost the combined height of Inugami and Hakuro.

"I am Hakuzosu, the bodyguard of Lord Hagoromo Gitsune!"

"what?"

Upon suddenly hearing the name Hakuzosu, both the white wolf and the dog god were stunned for a moment: "You're also called Hakuzosu?"

The two initially thought that the White Demon Lord was some kind of powerful demon, after all, Little White's strength was extraordinary. Even if they joined forces, they wouldn't be able to withstand a single slap from the Red-Eyed Fox Demon.

"Intermediate-level demonic power?"

"Even the superiors haven't arrived?"

Upon seeing this, the two were quite disappointed. White Wolf shook his head and said, "Too weak. This kind of trash is not qualified to meet the lord at all."

Gu Yun needs to come into contact with different monsters, but it's not said whether they are dead or alive, or whether they are conscious or unconscious.

The scroll-shaped shikigami wanted to protect Gu Yun's reputation, so among the thousands of demons present, only Hagoromo Gitsune was truly qualified to see him.

I'll reluctantly add another Great Tengu from Kurama Mountain.

As for the other demons, they were either too wicked or ugly.

How could such trash be placed near Gu Yun?

“Especially this old man with eyes on his head,” Inugami stepped forward, sword in hand, “even if our lord were to glance at him, we, his subjects, should all commit suicide to atone for our sins!”

He wasn't joking; he genuinely thought so.