Members of the Collectors Association enjoy good benefits, but the risks are also high. There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world; risks are proportional to rewards.

Just as the group relaxed their guard, a gray phantom suddenly appeared in mid-air, within which one could vaguely make out the ferocious face of an old man.

"It actually managed to pierce my divine body?!"

"How dare you! Since that's the case, then I'll take your body!"

The dark gray shadow, like a ghost, emitted a cackling laugh and shot swiftly toward Uesugi Kiyoshi's face.

That was the soul of Tosho no Shinjun. He had no body to rely on and was severely injured by Uesugi Kiyoshi's sword, which carried the power of the Inugami to slay evil and ward off evil. He was on the verge of dissipating. At this moment, he had no choice but to go all out and try to take over Uesugi Kiyoshi's body.

If successful, this body, which is perfectly suited to his divine power, will unleash tremendous power, and the remaining small fry will be unable to stop him.

If we fail, we can simply return to the Dream World and lie low, waiting for another opportunity.

Tokugawa Ieyasu was originally a ruthless warlord known for his patience. He endured until the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi before seizing power and becoming the biggest winner of the Warring States period.

This happened so suddenly that almost no one had time to react.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was also in a state of confusion; he was struggling to even stand.

The Eastern God was overjoyed, thinking that he was about to succeed, when suddenly, his vision blurred.

A magnificent painting suddenly appeared out of nowhere, unfolding in an instant.

It was as if the king of the mountains had opened his blood-red maw, and he was the cattle and sheep who had walked into the trap.

Before he could even let out a scream, the soul of Tosho Shinjun was swept into the Hundred Demon Scroll and disappeared without a trace.

The Hundred Demons Scroll had just finished a feast and seemed a little too full. After flashing with colorful light for a while, it wobbled and plunged into Uesugi Kiyoshi's forehead.

Uesugi Kiyoya has reached his limit.

Onikiri transformed back into a tattoo. Without the support of the sword, his body went limp and he fell backward.

Kudo Yuichi was startled and wanted to help Uesugi Kiyoshi, but when he saw that Higashimaki Maki was already a step ahead of him, a strange smile appeared on his lips and he stopped in his tracks.

Unexpectedly, before Miss Dongwen could take more than a few steps, a figure in white appeared ahead of her and caught Uesugi Kiyoshi in his arms.

Li Fuyao waved her hand, and a faint blue-green light parted the rain. She looked at Uesugi Kiyoshi's face, which was still tightly furrowed even in his unconscious state, and smiled gently.

Reaching out, Li Fuyao smoothed the furrowed brow and gently embraced Shang Shanqing to prevent him from slipping and falling to the ground. She brought her lips close to his ear, as if whispering something.

"You really did it, Qing."

"We have taken the first step."

"I will stay by your side and walk with you on the road ahead."

"This time, you won't lose!"

Not to mention the complicated expression on Higashima Maki's face, the doting look on Li Fuyao's face, and the relieved collectors.

Toshogu Shrine, located a thousand miles from Tokyo.

In front of the main hall of the shrine, in front of the "divine body" of Tosho Shinto.

Even late at night, devout priests and shrine maidens are still praying and worshipping.

However, with a thunderous roar, the statue of Tosho Shinjun collapsed amidst the horrified gazes of the priests and priestesses.

The terminator of the Warring States period, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was the mastermind behind the Tosho Daigongen.

When the body dies, the spirit vanishes; when the soul is scattered, the body dissipates.

In Uesugi Kiyoshi's dream, within the Mirage Tower, the emotionless voice of the Hundred Demons Scroll faintly echoed.

"Capture an unknown soul and detect if it has been written into the records."

"Match successful, Tosho no Shinto, Tokugawa Ieyasu."

"This is a deity outside the whitelist. Begin extracting its divinity."

"Divine essence being extracted and stored"

"Extraction successful. Attempting to construct the [Altar]."

"Construction successful!"

As soon as he finished speaking, something unexpected happened.

Before the scroll of a hundred demons on the wall, the bluestone floor quietly cracked open, and a statue slowly rose up.

It is neither gold nor jade, neither stone nor wood.

The statue, made of an unknown material, depicts a young boy.

He was dressed in Wu-style clothing and a gleaming sword at his waist, his eyes slightly raised as he gazed at the sky.

It was Uesugi Kiyoshi himself!

At the same time, a wisp of milky white light, carrying an aura completely different from the mirage, entered the body of the boy statue.

A faint glint flashed in the eyes of "Uesugi Kiyoshi," who stood quietly, before returning to silence.

At the same time, the image of the dog god on the Hundred Demons Scroll lit up and actually walked straight down from the painting, walked to the foot of the Uesugi Kiyoshi statue, stood properly, and also turned into a sculpture.

The once somewhat empty mirage building now boasts some unusual scenery.

Uesugi Kiyoshi had a dream.

He dreamed that he had turned into a monster.

It's Inugami.

It was a lone monster that roamed the mountains and forests, diligently honing its swordsmanship in order to vanquish "evil".

Those who do evil shall be beheaded; those who do evil demons shall be beheaded; those who do evil ghosts and gods may also be beheaded.

In countless wars, he relentlessly annihilated the enemy. After killing countless people and ghosts, he suddenly realized that he was still alive.

The surrounding area was already a sea of ​​blood and a mountain of corpses, with no living creatures left.

A strange feeling of loneliness welled up in my heart.

This killing was meaningless; all that remained was emptiness and loneliness.

Can we truly eradicate all evil in the world through mere killing?

Can they all be cut down?

Gradually, Inugami transformed into a terrifying monster who only used his sword to commit violence, and his reputation gradually became infamous.

People are often quick to assume the worst about those who are uncontrollable and powerful.

The demon who slew evil was infamous.

Inugami lived a muddled life, mechanically wielding his sword, habitually killing and slaying demons.

He had always lived amidst the stench of blood.

Until one day, he encountered "salvation".

Chapter 148 The Path to Godhood

The dream was unclear, and I woke up very quickly.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was awakened in the mirage.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but his soul had awakened, and he could return to the real world at any time if he wanted to.

He shook his head; he couldn't quite remember the story of the dog god in his dream anymore.

He had intended to recall it carefully, but the different scenery before him temporarily diverted his attention.

"This is."

He had seen the body of the Inugami before. After all the Inugami Scrolls were lit up, the eight Inugami Hyakumonogatari Cards disappeared. In their place, a living Inugami appeared in Uesugi Kiyoshi's Mirage Tower.

Now, when he uses Inugami's moves, he is no longer restricted by "Hyakumonogatari". As long as he has enough "Oni-bi" (wisdom), he can use Inugami's sword skills and abilities at will.

Similarly, he can also summon the true form of the Inugami to assist him in battle. This Inugami true form is like a Gundam, comparable to a skyscraper, and is truly a formidable weapon.

However, the amount of spirit fire, physical strength, and mental energy required to activate the true form of the Inugami was so enormous that it was somewhat difficult for him to accept.

Moreover, according to the information conveyed by the Hundred Demons Scroll, he has not yet fully merged with the Inugami, and this demon god named Inugami still has greater potential to be explored.

But what about this statue of himself?

As he was wondering, a jumbled stream of information abruptly rushed into his mind.

He clutched his forehead in pain, carefully examined the statue for a while, then opened his eyes in disbelief, staring at the sculpture before him and muttering to himself, "What?"

"This is a [divine altar]? And on the [divine altar] is a [divine body]?"

"Isn't that the term used when worshipping gods at a shrine?"

"Why would it appear in the Mirage Tower?"

He was talking to himself, but someone answered him.

"You don't even know what that is?"

"That's the path to godhood!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi was startled and turned around abruptly.

It wasn't a person speaking, but a portrait.

The Hundred Demons Scroll is displayed as murals on the walls of the Shinkirou, featuring images of monsters and spirits. Naturally, there are also paintings on the wall behind Uesugi Kiyoshi.

The portrait of the speaker, Uesugi Kiyoshi, looked extremely familiar.

With his red hair soaring to the sky, imposing and majestic, and a powerful physique, he was accompanied by a ghost gourd on his back.

It's Shuten-dōji!

While he was still in a daze, Shuten-dōji actually took a step forward and appeared alive right in front of Uesugi Kiyoshi.

"A register of monsters, a scroll depicting a hundred demons, and even the stairway to godhood, and statues of deities."

"Your ambitions are truly remarkable."

Uesugi Kiyoshi's expression turned somewhat stern. He frowned and said in a deep voice, "Shuten-dōji? You're not dead?"

Shuten-dōji chuckled, sat down cross-legged, and without any hesitation, a wine bowl appeared out of thin air with a wave of his hand. The gourd behind him swayed a few times and poured out a bowl of orange-red wine.

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