Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"move back!"

After working for a long time, his face turned pale.

While slowing the giant hand's descent, retreat rapidly.

After leaving the area, he could no longer hold on and spat out a mouthful of blood.

His palms slammed down, kicking up dust several meters high and leaving deep furrows on the ground.

"The future life is to be feared."

Hisasaku wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

Among the demons that remained in the underworld, it was already among the top tier.

As for the sixth-tier demons above them, they had already returned to the demon world before they were trapped.

None of them were left behind.

Otherwise, how could the seal at the entrance have lasted for thousands of years?

It has already been cracked.

"Hisaku, what do we do now?"

The fifth-tier demon behind him asked.

"withdraw."

Without hesitation, Kyusaku said, "They've set up a barrier outside, and we can't break through. We're almost certain to lose. Since they've opened the entrance, it means they have designs on the Underworld. Once they come in, they'll lose their advantage, and we'll have the advantage of terrain."

The demons have lived here for thousands of years and have long since figured out the situation.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro and the others knew nothing about Yomi.

At Hisasaku's command, all the demons began to retreat.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro raised his hand but did not pursue.

As Kyusaku said, they were unfamiliar with the situation and should not rush in rashly, lest they fall into a trap.

After all, the intelligence of fifth-tier alien demons is no less than theirs.

Chapter 303: Monster Hunting in the Underworld

After Hisasaku and the other demons had completely gone far away, Tsuchimikado Mashiro finally stepped into the underworld.

Her first reaction was that the psionic energy was quite dense, no less than that of the Takamagahara Ruins.

But there is also a chilling aura within the psionic energy.

She guessed that if she stayed there for too long, the normal human body would not be able to withstand it.

This means that rotation is necessary.

It's no surprise that Tsuchimikado Mashiro was also there.

The underworld is not a place for the living; it is a place for souls.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro looked around.

It is a funnel-shaped terrain, with the narrowest part being the entrance to the outside world.

"This is a good place to defend."

Tsuchimikado Mari said, "Set up a barrier at the open passage ahead, and then set up camp."

"You go make arrangements."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro nodded.

The Underworld is vast and boundless; it's impossible to clear out all the demons in just one or two days.

The best approach is to proceed steadily, focusing on the camp and working out one area at a time.

Although it is slower, it is undoubtedly the safest.

Soon, a large number of tents were set up.

Hoshino Aoi led a group of people to the open area to set up a barrier.

The psionic items consumed this time were all provided by the Psionic Council and distributed equally among all members, which was very fair.

With nothing to do, Haruhiko waited inside the tent.

Besides him, there are also Yukihime and Jinguji Fuyumi.

However, none of the three did anything special; they just rested.

Half an hour later, the rather simple campsite was set up.

The group stood at an open opening, beyond which lay a vast, boundless wilderness.

It wasn't completely dark; there was a faint, reddish glow.

“Previously, I discovered that there were otherworldly demons spying on us outside.”

"Although I've killed it, they certainly won't just sit idly by and wait to die, so be careful," said Tsuchimikado Mari in a calm tone.

Everyone had expected this, so they wouldn't give up over such a small matter.

"This is a signal flare specially made by the Imperial Palace. It requires a specific incantation to activate."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro waved his hand, and someone distributed signal flares to the heads of the families or the chief priests.

The meaning is simple: release a signal flare when danger is encountered.

Because it is specially made, the demons will not be able to crack it in a short time.

However, it's hard to say what will happen over time.

In that case, the Imperial Palace will have to change its contact methods again.

The only downside is that you can't use your phone here.

"Try not to go too far."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro gave one last reminder, saying, "Let's go."

The Psionic Council comprises sixteen major factions, each with potential rivalries among themselves.

Although they united against the Otherworldly Demons, they hadn't yet reached the point of forming a team.

So the sixteen teams set off separately.

In the end, only Izumo Shrine, Tsuchimikado Clan, and Utsunomiya Clan remained.

“You are not demons, and your aura cannot be permanently altered.”

Hoshino Hotaru said expressionlessly, "It will only last for half a day at most, and it's possible that it will be detected by a fifth-tier demon."

Half a day is enough.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro nodded.

She had thought it would be even shorter.

As for the fifth-tier demon, there's nothing that can be done.

They possess intelligence similar to humans; while their aura can be concealed, their appearance is much harder to detect.

Using illusions or the like will be detected.

After all, their strength is undeniable.

Hotaru Hoshino raised her hand.

When the five fair fingers are spread out, a blood-red mist fills the palm.

Under her control, it floated into the sky and then covered all the people in the area.

Haruhiko smelled a pungent odor.

It was the unique aura of the Otherworldly Demons.

He felt nauseous, but it quickly subsided to a tolerable level.

Hotaru Hoshino had lowered her hand, and the blood-red mist had disappeared.

"We'll split up."

Hoshino Aoi took out Kagura Bell and said, "Try to find Utsunomiya Yuya and the others."

She turned and walked outside.

Hotaru Hoshino glanced at Haruhiko, a hint of reluctance appearing in her normally calm eyes.

But she didn't act willfully and left with Hoshino Aoi.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro sighed inwardly.

Why is this guy so popular?

Thankfully, Hoshino Rin didn't come.