Tokyo: My Hundred Demon Scroll

Gu Yun heard Higa Kotoko's inner thoughts: "Do you want to win? Then you'd better choose your topic carefully. Choosing the most difficult Divine Art right from the start is not a wise choice."

"If we're going to watch something, we should watch the best one."

Higa Kotoko said, "Everyone in the circle knows the name of the Divine Art. Back then, the Ten Famous Sects also extended an invitation to Teacher Snail, but unfortunately he refused."

From any perspective, the Iijima family has the potential to become one of the top ten families.

Without Gu Yun, the Iijima family would have essentially withdrawn from the supernatural world after the snail's death.

The old man would not pass on the divine control technique to the law, lest it become a source of chaos.

But now, because of Gu Yun's existence, not only has the Divine Control Technique been passed down, but the other three forbidden techniques have also fallen into his hands.

"They're trying to play the emotional card with me."

Higa Kotoko meant that the snail had the desire to leave the mountain back then, and Gu Yun, as his successor, might also have this idea.

As for the Ten Famous Sects, since Gu Yun disdains them, it doesn't matter if he doesn't join them.

Qinzi never expected to be able to persuade Gu Yun to come out in one go.

Today, she just wanted to see Gu Yun's strength.

Tsubagi is right. Instead of running around, we should focus our attention on Gu Yun.

Such a powerful sorcerer, and so young, is truly amazing.

"You want to see the most amazing one?"

Gu Yun smiled slightly: "I never said that the Divine Control Technique is my most powerful skill."

"but…"

“Since the guest wants to see the Divine Art,” Gu Yun said, “I have no reason to refuse.”

"The Divine Art is a secret technique for controlling and nurturing shikigami."

"Because of its terrifying efficiency, and the fact that once out of control, a sorcerer can endlessly create a large number of demons, it has been listed as a forbidden technique by the Ten Famous Sects."

Gu Yun explained the effects and dangers of the divine control technique created by his grandfather: "Miss Kotoko, do you intend to fight my shikigami yourself, or send out your shikigami?"

There are also distinctions between intellectual and physical contests.

A literary contest involves each person revealing their magical abilities, then sitting down to discuss the principles and determining the winner based on what they have gained.

What do you mean?

In other words, Gu Yun and Qin Zi had a discussion, with each pointing out the flaws and weaknesses of the other's magic, and then helping the other to make up for them.

If both sides have gained something, then whoever gains more must concede defeat.

Admitting defeat is a way of expressing gratitude for the guidance and help from all sides.

This is a way of returning a gift and acknowledging the other party's kindness.

Therefore, in the world of warlocks, verbal battles are often harmonious, and the two sides will become friends afterward, rarely becoming enemies.

As the saying goes, in a battle of wits, victory is not the point; it's about who admits defeat first.

Sometimes, even two warlocks will concede defeat at the same time as a sign of gratitude and humility.

To some extent, verbal combat is a very harmonious form of strategic maneuvering.

As for physical altercations, that's very simple; it's just a fight.

"I don't have any shikigami."

"Ok?"

Gu Yun frowned slightly. Just as he was about to speak, Higa Kotoko said, "Those guys are not my shikigami."

"Oh."

The "those guys" that Kotoko was referring to were the evil gods sealed within her.

No, we can't call it inside her body.

More precisely, the girl in front of me was like a human-shaped stone of reversed nature.

She used her body to block the entrance to a certain space, preventing anything inside from escaping.

Gu Yun had heard Tsubagi and Miyako say that the descendants of the Michihan clan had a tragic fate, born to be a stone blocking the door, with no freedom whatsoever.

"Therefore, I will personally experience the abilities of Master Gu Yun's shikigami."

After speaking, Higa Kotoko asked, "I just wonder if I can prepare myself, or should I fight you immediately?"

"Oh, whatever you like is fine with you."

They were not enemies, but fellow Daoists discussing and exchanging ideas. Gu Yun naturally hoped to see Higa Kotoko's true skills: "Do you need any tools? I see you don't seem to have any weapons with you."

"I have a lot of resources here. If you need them, just tell me."

Because Qinzi was cursed by Gu Yun, she arrived in such a hurry that she didn't bring any food or utensils.

This is Gu Yun's fault; he has to make amends.

"Grateful."

Kotoko Higa didn't mince words; she planned to present her best self, so she quickly made a list and handed it to Uncle Domo.

"There's a lot of stuff, please wait a moment."

"Also, Gu Yun, could you please ask Lord Yu Yao for help?"

Uncle Domo may not be very skilled, but he wanted to do his part, so he took on the task of preparing props for Kotoko Higa.

Soon, a great many items were delivered to Kotoko Higa.

These props were all made by Yu Yao in advance.

Miss Silver Fox runs an online black market for yokai and sorcerers. She buys goods from shrines and then uses magic and spiritual power to transform them into real exorcism tools.

Over the centuries, even Yu Yao himself didn't know how much stuff was piled up in the warehouse.

After being subdued by Gu Yun, these resources naturally became Gu Yun's spoils of war, but they were still kept by Yu Yao under normal circumstances.

"that…"

Gu Yun glanced at the props that Higa Kotoko had requested.

It contains Shinto talismans and shimenawa (a type of prayer bead), Buddhist vajra (a sacred metal implement), Taoist talismans and peach wood swords, and Western Christian crosses.

"You're quite versatile."

Gu Yun didn't know how to evaluate her, only that Higa Kotoko was somewhat different from what he had imagined.

"Ah."

While conducting the spiritual energy infiltration check and preparation, Higa Kotoko said, "I've always stayed in the village and haven't had much contact with the outside world."

Four years ago, 13-year-old Higa Kotoko became the strongest priestess of the Dohan clan in a thousand years and stepped into modern society with the mission of protecting humanity.

At that moment, the clash of technology and culture reshaped the girl's worldview.

Kotoko Higa was not an old fogey; she was open to new things, even imported ones, and was willing to humbly learn from them.

"Sizzle, sizzle."

"What is this doing?"

Gu Yun saw the girl spraying liquid on his clothes. Upon closer inspection, he realized that what she was holding was clearly a bottle of floral water.

"Is this floral water?"

"Hmm, in some places, exorcism rituals use floral water to exorcise demons," Higa Kotoko said seriously. "I think it will become a trend in the future."

'Really?!'

Gu Yun was utterly shocked: 'Using floral water to exorcise demons? Is that so unconventional?'

Kotoko Higa doesn't mind using novel exorcism methods; she even thinks there's great potential in using cameras for exorcism.

This is an exorcism girl with an extremely high capacity for acceptance and who respects all exorcism methods.

As the saying goes, "It doesn't matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat."

As long as it can ward off evil spirits, even if it's a bit strange or unconventional, it's worth learning and studying.

"Uh, as long as you like it."

Gu Yun knew that salt and water could ward off evil spirits, but he was truly ignorant about the use of floral water to do so.

So what is the underlying principle? Is it idealism?

"All right."

After inspecting all the props, Higa Kotoko said, "Everything is top-quality. I didn't expect that Master Gu Yun was also skilled in making magical artifacts. He is truly a man of great learning and talent."

"I only know a little bit."

Seeing that Higa Kotoko was ready, Gu Yun said, "So, may we begin now?"

"please."

"Let's change places first."

After saying that, Gu Yun's palm fell down.

"Boom!"

Instantly, a massive surge of spiritual energy erupted from Gu Yun's palm in all directions.

"This is?!"

Higa Kotoko felt as if the ground beneath her feet was undulating like waves, pushing her further and further away from Tanigumo.

The next moment, the entire dojo lost its original colors, leaving only black and white.

【Heaven in Painting】

Gu Yun can also wield the power of the "Illustrated World of Flowers and Birds" scroll.

Furthermore, due to spiritual power and spiritual rank, under Gu Yun's personal control, Hua Niao Juan's 'Painting Heaven' will be even more powerful than before.

"The world has turned into a traditional Chinese ink painting!"

This was the first time that Iijima Tamaki and Hiratsuka Shizuka had ever seen such a sight. The two beautiful women, one tall and one short, were constantly amazed and completely baffled by the current situation.