Becoming a Fox Spirit from Under One Person

Chapter 113 The Eastern Peak Demon-Slaying Emperor Xuantian

Along the Antu line, Chen Ruoan succeeded again, hiding a machine gun, two boxes of medical supplies, eight thousand bullets, and a box of emergency food in his belly.

The fox-like figure weaved through the hail of bullets, leaving behind only the curses and impotent rage behind it.

After finishing, Chen Ruoan turned west along the railway line. According to information obtained from the secular resistance team, the Japanese garrison not far away had received new military supplies, so he decided to take advantage of the situation and make some money.

In the moonlit night, the barbed wire surrounding the Japanese stronghold seemed to be covered with frost. The searchlights of the guard towers swept repeatedly across the dark woodland, and heavily armed sentries patrolled in steps, while military dogs occasionally barked in the darkness.

Chen Ruoan crept close to the ground, using the shadows of withered trees and stone pillars to conceal his presence, precisely avoiding the sentry's line of sight, and like an invisible wisp of night mist, silently leaped over the low wall.

"Let me see what amazing treasures you've prepared this time."

pat!

As soon as the fox's paws touched the ground, five points of golden light in the room began to bloom, connecting with each other to form a pentagram magic circle. The doors and windows on all four sides were covered with talismans bearing the seals of Seimei and Kikyo. Layer upon layer of magical power surged and wrapped around the warehouse, turning it into a dead end.

"I've encountered an Onmyoji."

The fox had encountered many ambushes during its roaming and thefts, so it was nothing new, but facing an Onmyoji was truly a first.

Chen Ruoan had no intention of getting entangled. With a flickering frame and a shifting shadow, he retreated like a ghost.

In an instant, the magic array shone brightly with blue light, and the two array eyes of "wood" and "metal" flickered and changed frequently.

Something within the entire warehouse space had been silently altered, and Chen Ruoan's Wood Element Escape Technique and Metal Element Illusion Technique had been significantly suppressed.

A Japanese stranger walked slowly from outside the warehouse. Behind him, more than twenty armed soldiers raised their guns, the dark muzzles locked onto the fox.

The leading man was dressed in a plain white hunting robe with subtle patterns, the cuffs embroidered with fine silver lines. His long hair was loose and tied with a silver-white rope. His skin was pale and almost translucent, his eyebrows and eyes were delicate and refined, his lips were light pink, and his figure was slender and upright. He exuded an elegant yet intimidating aloofness.

The current successor of the Tsuchimikado family, who traces his lineage back to Abe no Seimei, stands before the fox, and is none other than Abe no Masaya, who is rumored to have inherited the bloodline of the white fox and the orthodox Yin-Yang Way.

Whoosh—

Abe Masaya abruptly snapped his five-bone bat fan shut, blocking the armed force. A hint of nonchalant amusement lingered in his light amber eyes.

"So it wasn't a dog, it was a fox. Interestingly, my ancestors had some connection with foxes."

"You may all step back for now. You need not interfere in today's matter."

The Japanese team leader strode forward, his brow furrowed with worry: "Mr. Abe, this fox is incredibly elusive; just in case..."

"With me here, there's no chance of anything going wrong." Abe Masaya's eyes turned slightly cold, and the arrogance in his tone made it hard to breathe: "Don't forget who you're talking to."

The captain's heart skipped a beat. He immediately straightened up and solemnly raised his hand in salute: "Yes, sir!"

The leader of this team has some knowledge of the Japanese supernatural community. Within the community, Mr. Abe is undoubtedly the leading figure of the younger generation, possessing extraordinary talent and exceptional gifts, making him one of the top figures.

"Wait for me, it won't be long." Abe Masayoshi stepped into the magic circle, and the shimmering light at the boundary spread out quietly, as if it had condensed into a curtain hanging down from the sky. The Japanese soldiers outside could no longer see any movement inside the room.

"Don't be nervous, little fox. The essence of Yin-Yang Dao is the localization of the Chinese Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory in the empire. Without the Five Elements, the Yin-Yang Dao's cosmology and practice system would completely collapse, so we will definitely put in a lot of hard work in related research."

"I've studied your techniques, and they mainly rely on the attributes of wood and metal, so I set up an array to seal them off beforehand. To use an old saying from your ancient books, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle.'"

The fox thought to itself, "Oh no!"

This is a Japanese man who has studied Chinese history and culture, and has even read "The Art of War".

"According to what those Japanese pirates outside are saying, your status in Japan is somewhat special."

Abe Masayoshi chuckled softly, gently waving his bat-shaped fan: "Leaving aside the old fogies of some schools of thought, among the younger generation in Japan, I am undoubtedly first-rate."

After saying that, he closed his folding fan and pointed at Chen Ruoan with the tip of the fan, his tone laced with provocation: "Fox, if you can defeat me today, then the younger generation of Japanese sent to this Changbai Mountain area will have no match for you. As the future head of the Tsuchimikado family, I naturally have the confidence to say this, but unfortunately you have no chance to win."

Chen Ruoan understood.

This Onmyoji in front of me has the potential to become the number one player in the Japanese server in the future.

He is proficient in Yin-Yang principles and possesses considerable strength, but unfortunately, he is arrogant and conceited, looking down on everyone. In this respect, he lacks the humility and...

Well, in terms of personality traits alone, the two are actually quite similar.

Chen Ruoan stared at the person in front of him and said, "Even the legendary Yin-Yang Master is willing to become a lackey of militarism?"

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"There's nothing we can do about it," Abe Masaya sighed. "Ever since the group of eccentrics failed in their attempt to overthrow the shogunate, every ruler of the country has been wary of eccentrics and has suppressed them repeatedly. All schools of thought have become appendages of the state."

"Without responding to the call, there is no room for development. Takeda in Okayama, Urashima in Kagoshima, and even the restless Hieiyama ninja clan are all eyeing the opportunity during wartime, wanting to get a share of the spoils."

"But we are different. We don't just want a piece of the pie; we want complete dominance over the extraordinary circle. Do you understand? Your demise is very important to us. You are an enormous whale."

"I see." Chen Ruoan nodded and said, "Then there's no need to say more."

9

Swish!

Sensing the murderous aura spreading around him, Abe Masaya clenched his hands and took out several talismans marked with sealing symbols.

Shikigami!

Legend has it that in Kyoto during the Heian period, the world was neither light nor dark, and humans, demons and monsters coexisted. Every night, hundreds of demons would roam the empty streets, their shadowy figures swirling, filled with resentment. Onmyoji (yin-yang masters) would travel between the two worlds, exorcising evil spirits and maintaining balance.

Some top-tier Onmyoji are skilled at subduing ghosts and demons for their own use. These spirits, bound by contracts and obeying commands, are called Shikigami.

With a flick of his finger, Abe Masayoshi released four talismans that exploded in the air with dazzling light.

"Come forth, chosen ones of the Twelve Divine Generals."

Four powerful pressures swept across the entire venue.

As the light faded, Chen Ruoan looked closely and saw a dragon covered in green scales with prominent horns, which Abe opposite him called "Yoran". Next to it was a black snake with crimson flames wrapped around its body and scales glowing with a scorching red light, called "Red Lotus".

Then came a white tiger with snow-white fur covered in dark stripes, and a large tortoise with a shell as thick as black iron.

Seeing this, the fox sighed, "They're all things derived from our ancestors..."

Swish!

Chen Ruoan's fox-like eyes narrowed, and he opened his mouth to exhale. Several wisps of dark mist gushed out from his throat, transforming into four ghostly figures upon landing.

When Ghost Boss Zhong Yi saw the ferocious beast in front of him, his brows furrowed, and he said with difficulty, "Mr. An, the four of us are really not suited to face it head-on."

"I know, but we can't afford to lose in terms of momentum. You don't need to confront us head-on. You've been hiding your true intentions these past few days, so you must know our trump cards. This opponent seems to be quite formidable. Look for an opportunity."

"Alright then." The four ghosts had no choice but to confront the fourth of the "Twelve Divine Generals" directly.

Come to think of it, he's a ghost who's seen it all.

At Chen Ruoan's signal, the four ghosts scattered with a "whoosh".

The pitch-black spirit was ethereal and shapeless, hovering like black mist at the edge of the formation.

Unable to fathom the four demons' intentions, Abe simply laughed and said, "Save your energy, this magic array has no flaws. By the way, you fox actually used such inferior and incompetent demons."

"go!"

At his command, the black-scaled serpent, its mouth brimming with malevolent fire, spewed forth.

The concept of the snake comes from Tengshe, one of the eight gods, which governs evil, strange, and frightening matters, while Chen Ruoan's foxfire is just right to burn away evil, lust, and filth.

Swish!

The dark red evil fire and the blue pure fire clashed fiercely. At the moment of their clash, a fierce and powerful tiger claw descended from the sky.

boom!

Chen Ruoan nimbly dodged, revealing her true form, and slapped the white tiger across the face.

The shikigami's brief defeat did not anger Abe Masaya, but rather pleased: "After I capture you, I will use a contract to forcibly bind you and make you my shikigami."

Snapped!

The Onmyoji clapped his hands, seemingly having thought of something amusing.

"Seeing you roaming around like a guerrilla fighter, stealing weapons, you must have developed a deep affection for the people of this land. Well then, after we force you to sign a contract..."

"I will use you to carry out a massacre in this area."

The chilling killing intent within the formation intensified, and the white tiger, intimidated, roared angrily. It pounced on the fox with its four paws and fierce energy. Chen Ruoan dodged to the side, and the fox lowered its head sharply, biting the tiger's neck. With a flick of its sharp snout, the white tiger was thrown away like a kite with a broken string.

The moment Chen Ruoan dealt with the White Tiger, he swung his sharp fox claws straight at Abe's face. Just as his claws were about to touch the Onmyoji opposite him, the Xuanwu's shell glowed with a thick black light, and a semi-transparent protective barrier enveloped Abe's body.

clang--!

The fox-clawed wolf slammed its fist against the protective barrier, the ear-piercing metallic clang shattering the night sky.

As she exchanged moves with the shikigami, Crimson Lotus once again filled herself with a raging fire, aided by the Azure Scaled Dragon, whose fierce wind made the fire even more terrifying.

The spiraling flames struck the fox's "demon core," scattering into dozens of streams that splashed onto the edge of the formation.

Abe Masaya's composed expression shifted as he turned to domestic competitions within Japan. The four shikigami were enough to decide any match, but now, the situation seemed to be gradually becoming a bit off.

Onmyoji's use of shikigami is similar to that of a sorcerer using the "Three Treasures" to command spirits. It will always be based on the consumption of some kind of energy of the user. At the same time, controlling four shikigami is extremely taxing on the mind. Once the battle is prolonged, the advantage of numbers will turn into a disadvantage in terms of energy consumption.

"A swift and decisive victory!"

Abe shouted and raised his hands to form a hand seal, attempting to control the fox using the "Spirit Binding Seal," a traditional incantation.

Eight golden locks appeared out of thin air, sealing the fox's limbs, abdomen, and neck. This "control" was only in effect for half a second before the chains were shattered by Chen Ruoan. The fox raised its claws and unleashed four sharp sword energies that crashed into the giant tortoise's protective barrier.

Abe Masaya remained calm, seemingly not expecting the fox to use a strategy of attrition, frequently changing tactics and provoking attacks.

So, in addition to shikigami and spells, Abe Masaya also used exorcism talismans and his personal magical artifacts. He used all his skills, only to be countered one by one by the fox opposite him. The two clashed, but Chen Ruoan seemed to have an infinite mana bar, showing no signs of fatigue.

"Something's not right, something's not right!"

"There must be something I've overlooked!" The Japanese Onmyoji pondered carefully and indeed noticed something.

Looking up, he saw that the four incompetent ghosts, whom he had ignored due to his arrogance, had somehow run to the top of the magic circle, smashed the roof, and quietly guided the moonlight for the fox.

"You noticed?" Chen Ruoan asked with a smile.

The moonlight is so beautiful.

"Damn it!" Abe controlled two shikigami to deal with Chen Ruoan, using the giant tortoise's protective magic to defend against the attacks below. Then, he stood up and stomped forward, attacking the four weak ghosts.

"I'll kill you all."

Abe Masaya raised his hand to form a hand seal, his palm shimmering with a faint light, and slapped it towards the four demons on the roof. Zhong Yi saw this and knew that this was the crucial moment for the treasure to make its appearance.

With a swift movement, Ghost Boss, Zhou Kang, and Yao Cheng, who were hiding in the shadows, set up a machine gun.

"I've been dealing with guns a lot these past few days! Onmyoji? Talk to the gun in my hand!"

Da da da!

"Black Tortoise!"

Abe roared, and the giant turtle shikigami hurriedly protected its master. The bullets and the protective barrier collided violently, and sparks flew everywhere.

"Your clever tricks won't work on me!"

As the bullets were deflected, a sword aura flew past.

"I can still defend!"

Abe roared, but the expected fierce collision did not occur. The sealing array eye of the Five Elements Formation was broken by the sword energy, and the "curtain" hanging in the sky slowly dissipated. The Japanese soldiers with their guns on standby were ready and aimed at the badly damaged warehouse.

"shot!"

Both sides suffered losses, and once the armed forces intervened, they could decisively win the battle. Abe Masayoshi disregarded his dignity and began to command the troops surrounding the warehouse.

At the command of the leading Japanese soldier, bullets rained down like a storm, drawing flickering lines of fire in the darkness.

"What a pity, farewell forever, fox!" the Onmyoji roared.

"Farewell." Chen Ruoan waved goodbye.

It seems unlikely that he will become the number one player on the Japanese server in the future.

A hail of bullets rained down, riddling Abe's plain white hunting robe with holes and staining it with glaring blood. His five-ribbed bat fan flew off and fell to the ground. Several bloody holes exploded in his shoulder and chest, and his hair was stuck to his pale face with blood. He staggered and knelt down.

"Why, why?"

"The barrier is broken. When did you get the idea that I didn't use the Flowing Light Illusion? This fox loves to play tricks on people's minds with illusions." Chen Ruoan leaped onto the roof and looked down at the dying man.

Damn, this is exhausting. I almost had to use my most treasured secret weapon.

Chen Ruoan examined the group, bewildered by the illusion, and then looked at the lifeless Onmyoji. Since he was a renowned figure in the Japanese entertainment world, he would help the fox gain fame.

Under the clear moonlight, the illusion woven with golden light gradually shattered. Chen Ruoan stood on the eaves under the moonlight, holding an oil-paper umbrella at an angle.

I figured this scum wouldn't have any real talent for naming things, so I might as well let the fox boast about himself and bestow a title upon me.

"Gentlemen, if any ants survive the upcoming heavenly fire, please inform the higher-ups that the one who slew the prodigy of the Tsuchimikado family today..."

"The Eastern Peak Demon-Slaying Emperor of the Mysterious Heaven".

Swish!

As soon as he finished speaking, heavenly fire began to fall. Chen Ruoan, holding an umbrella and with her back against the fiercely burning blue flames, slowly walked towards the forest path.