I transformed into a demonic spider lily.

Even if you can suppress me, it doesn't mean you can suppress the person behind me.

Having said that, the spider lily slightly turned its body to the side, while Kikyo had already drawn her bow and was ready to strike, waiting only for the spider lily to dodge to the side so she could take a single shot.

—The Arrow of Exorcism!

Kikyo showed no mercy whatsoever.

"—Earth Dragon Wind Wheel!"

Seeing this, Long Luo raised the Wind Blade Fang in his left hand and spun it three times. Suddenly, a barrier of storm rose within a seven-foot radius around him.

The arrow that pierced the barrier did not penetrate it but instead exhausted all its spiritual power. The consumed spiritual power was sent to the surrounding sides by the storm without harming the dragon Luo inside the barrier.

"That was close, that was close! It was actually a magic-repelling arrow."

After the storm barrier dissipated, Long Luo glanced down at the Wind Blade Fang in his hand. A mark appeared on the blade, as if it had been scorched by flames onto skin. Then, his demonic power washed over it, and the blade returned to its original state.

It actually blocked her magic-breaking arrow?

Seeing this, Kikyo couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. Her previously unstoppable abilities were now failing one after another, which made her feel a sense of frustration.

"Platycodon grandiflorus!"

"The other shore flower cried out."

"I see."

Kikyo nodded slightly.

The red spider lily and the bellflower exchanged a glance, their hearts gradually connecting. At this moment, there was no need for many words; simply calling each other's names was enough for them to know what to do next from each other's eyes.

The spider lily struck first, her flower shadow flashing in front of Ryuro. She charged up her magic cannon and fired it, blocking the opponent's view of Kikyo.

This is a tactic they've always used: one side covers for the other, and the initial attack is always massive and imposing, regardless of actual damage. As long as it can cover up the subsequent burst of power, it can often deliver a fatal blow to the target.

—Breaking the Demon…

Kikyo drew her bow and nocked an arrow without hesitation.

But Long Luo was one step ahead.

"—Heavenly Dragon Thunder!"

Long Luo pointed the blade of his right hand towards the sky, gathering demonic power at the tip of his blade. It then transformed into lightning and shot towards the clouds, before falling back down a moment later, its power amplified several times over.

The shot hit Kikyo immediately.

They actually know how to cut into the back row?

This monster is different from the usual dim-witted ones.

Higanbana wasn't worried about Kikyo getting hurt; at most, it would interrupt their combo attack. Kikyo's "Soul Barrier" was something even "Ashura" couldn't break, and in the past, it was mostly due to its own shortcomings when it was shattered.

Sure enough, Kikyo dodged away unharmed from where the lightning struck. She and Higanbana exchanged another glance, preparing for their third attack.

"it's over……"

When Kikyo nocked her arrow again, Ryuro declared his victory. Although the opponent's teamwork was good, the four War Gods were brothers who had been together for hundreds of years. How could they be defeated in such a place?

"...Is it my turn to perform?!"

Suddenly, Juro's figure appeared on the cliff, and then he jumped straight towards Kikyo. His two thick arms swung the cannon and smashed it into the ground at Kikyo's feet, kicking up a cloud of yellowish dust that obscured the vision of everyone and the monsters present.

—Spiritual energy bursts forth!

Kikyo subconsciously pushed out the spiritual power within her body.

"I'm here!"

Juro's figure appeared behind Kikyo.

Stab it!

Sharp fingers, like knives, sliced ​​across the back of the bellflower.

……

"Platycodon grandiflorus!"

The other shore flower hurriedly returned to the rescue, unleashing three magic cannons in succession to bombard the face of the beast Luo, forcibly forcing the latter back. Kikyo endured the pain, raised the bow in her hand, and unleashed a burst of spiritual power, preventing the opponent from finishing off her.

"Are you okay?"

Reaching out to support Kikyo's body, Higanbana could see four scarlet blood marks behind her, claw-like marks etched on her back.

"Don't worry about me."

With a gentle bite of her teeth, Kikyo supported herself on the ground with one hand and slowly rose to her feet with the help of the Lycoris radiata.

Although the sudden sneak attack from the beast Luo caught her off guard, the clothes she was wearing had extraordinary protective capabilities, which blocked most of the impact, so the actual injuries she suffered were not serious.

On the other hand, although Jura managed to ambush Kikyo, he couldn't get close to her at all. He could only attach his demonic power to his claws. Rather than saying that he scratched her, it was his demonic power that brushed against her.

Kikyo's "Phoenix Feather Robe" was completely undamaged, not even a single stitch was torn. However, the inner garment had a long slit cut in it, causing her blood to stain the outer garment red. Four scratch marks, left by the remnants of demonic energy, were visible on her back.

However, the structure of this demonic aura was exceptionally complex. It was clearly left by Beast Luo, but it also contained Dragon Luo, Gang Luo, and another unfamiliar demonic aura, which must be the last of the Four Fighting Gods, Fierce Luo.

Kikyo roughly estimated that if she wanted to purify the demonic energy attached to the scratches, it would take at least three days, and she could not be interfered with by external objects during that time.

"I thought the priestess who defeated Gangluo must have some great abilities, but it turns out she's nothing special."

Long Luo sheathed his two greatswords, and Shou Luo retreated to his side, his claws still bearing traces of Kikyo's blood. They had achieved their objective, and it was time to withdraw.

If you ask them why they didn't press their advantage when they had the upper hand,

Oh……

Long Luo knew very well that the power of the four warrior gods had been sealed by the priestess, Souhime. Even if they still had some remaining strength, they were no match for Kikyo.

The advantage they had gained was all due to "strategy." Now that Beast Luo has come out into the open, it's impossible for them to launch another surprise attack like before.

Even though the priestess Kikyo was already injured.

The priestess, Souki, launched a counterattack before her death, which left them to rely on the group of half-demons to eke out a living for more than three hundred years.

If they were to force the priestess Kikyo to perform her final "swan song" before her death, Ryūra felt he couldn't bear it, so it was better to avoid it.

"I'll let you live a little longer."

After saying that, Long Luo and Shou Luo disappeared with the wind. They decided to first use Kikyo's blood to cultivate a suitable material to help them break the seal. After the seal was broken, it would not be too late for them to deal with each other.

"……hateful!"

Higanbana gripped the parasol tightly. She hadn't expected Long Luo to be even more cunning than her. Despite her best efforts, she hadn't been able to guard against Long Luo's sneak attack, and he had even left a mark on Kikyo's back. This made her feel extremely ashamed.

"Hua~ I'm fine."

Kikyo gently grabbed Higanbana's arm. This time, it was all because of her carelessness that she was ambushed by Juro, so it was she who caused the trouble for him.

Looking at the crimson patch on Kikyo's back, the thick blood was not only moist but also still warm. Seeing this, Higanbana suddenly remembered something.

Oops!

Higanbana felt a sense of foreboding. She remembered that Long Luo could create a clone that, while not as strong as the original, was still quite powerful using other people's blood. His intention just now was clearly to take Kikyo's blood, which was why he retreated so decisively.

Therefore, after obtaining Kikyo's blood, Ryuro will probably not appear before them again.

"Hua, what should we do next?"

For a moment, Kikyo was unsure what to do, so she turned to the Lycoris radiata and asked for her opinion.

With such a natural tone, Kikyo completely handed over the reins to Higanbana. She knew that Higanbana had made ample preparations before entering the island, while she herself was aimless and always holding Higanbana back.

Rather than continue down this path of mediocrity, Kikyo decided to heed the words of the other flower. Kikyo knew that the other flower's strange thoughts were precisely the "cunning" that she had never possessed, and her spiritual power was also the power that the other flower lacked.

As long as they can fill each other's gaps.

There is nothing that cannot be done.

Bellflower has great faith in the power of the red spider lily.

"Let's go somewhere first." As expected, the spider lily said something that the bellflower couldn't understand.

"Um……"

Upon hearing this, Kikyo didn't ask any further questions, but simply followed quietly behind Higanbana. Because of her back injury, Higanbana had to carry her quiver for her.

The two walked through the woods on the shore, keeping a watchful eye on the four War Gods, including Long Luo. Although they had left, who knew if they would turn back? If they were attacked again, the other shore flower would truly not be able to withstand it.

……

There is a stream in the woods.

A log bridge formed by fallen trees connects the two sides of the river to the other, with countless fireflies nearby, their shimmering green light adorning the dark night.

The red spider lily glanced at the group of fireflies. Instead of scattering in panic, they gathered together and whispered in a faint voice that she could not hear at all.

However, the red spider lily knew something else very well.

These fireflies are the "spirits" of people and monsters persecuted by the Four War Gods, who, even in death, protect their offspring in a unique way.

Numerous fireflies gathered from all directions, illuminating a secluded path and directing the spider lily to that place.

That is……

A dilapidated village.

Chapter 112 You still feel pain? Serves you right!

Standing on the high hillside, the entire village was laid out before them. The red spider lilies could see more than two hundred wooden houses stretching from the front of the village to the other side, built on the lake and connected by numerous wooden bridges.

Judging from the layout alone, it is enough to show how prosperous this place is. However, the night is deep, but there is not a single light. There is only a desolate silence, which is very cold and bleak.

The more prosperous something is, the more it evokes sighs of pity in onlookers when it falls into ruin.

"here it is……"

Kikyo remembered that Higanbana had said that Penglai Island was once inhabited by humans and monsters, and this place must be the village where those people lived, but now it is lifeless.

Not to mention the lights, even the chirping of insects and the croaking of frogs, the bellflower could not hear a sound.

"...in that place."

Raising her hand, the spider lily pointed to the altar made of stone pillars in the center of the village. Her gaze fell upon that spot, where a dim firelight flickered.

……