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222 The final assessment

Is there anything in the world that can fulfill everyone's different wishes?

At first, this short, tengu-like girl didn't believe such a thing existed. The reason was simple: everyone is different, and everyone wants different things. How could there possibly be a wealth that could satisfy everyone's desires?

But Mo Mo just happened to bring out this kind of thing, and now the girl has finally figured out Mo Mo's tricks.

The logic is simple: since tangible, conceptual things are destined to fail to satisfy everyone's diverse desires, Momo offered up an intangible, conceptual wealth that could be transformed into any concept—what Momo called a promise.

Momo's promise represents his actions and contributions. Since Momo did not give a specific promise, it means that Momo is like a wish-granting machine. Anyone can make their own wishes to Momo, and Momo will be responsible for fulfilling those wishes.

In this way, the so-called impossible test was solved by Mo Mo as if he were cracking a riddle, and logically, no one could find fault with it.

This greatly distressed the poor bridesmaid. Ever since Mo Mo said it was a promise and also a kind of wealth, she had been in a state of intellectual deficiency. However, before Mo Mo uttered his last words, she still had room to resist, and the confidence to resist.

No matter how much Momo tries to cheat, he cannot violate the principle of the test: what Momo presents must be approved by everyone present. If this condition is not met, even if the wealth Momo presents is a so-called promise, he still cannot pass the test.

Therefore, having grasped this point, she wanted to continue fighting with Mo Mo, but Mo Mo's shameless words at the end immediately blocked all her way out, leaving her at a loss for what to do.

Momo brazenly told everyone that he truly was a wish-granting machine, a god, a creator. His promise could truly grant anyone's wish.

Does anyone believe this?

At least the bridesmaids didn't believe it, and the vast majority of everyone present didn't believe it either. The problem was, even if they didn't believe it, they couldn't prove that Momo's answer was wrong. Because Momo's promise was only made once, and although he claimed it could be transformed into the power to grant any wish, the bridesmaids couldn't verify whether this answer was right or wrong.

Now, the bridesmaid girl finally understands where the key to solving this test lies.

The question states that the wealth Momo offers can fulfill any one person's wish, but ultimately, Momo only fulfills one person's wish. It doesn't fulfill the different wishes of every individual, nor does it fulfill a common wish shared by all.

No matter how numerous and varied the wishes may be, ultimately Momo needs to solve one problem. Once that problem is solved, Momo will have succeeded. As for the other conditions, they can be regarded as empty posturing.

This point was clearly stated in the title from the very beginning.

Now, Momo has seized this key point, repackaged the almost unsolvable problem, and thrown it back at us, instantly turning it into the answer to the problem.

"You...you're shameless!"

The short girl's face flushed red with anger. She knew perfectly well that she had been tricked by Mo Mo, or rather, that Mo Mo had used the limitations of the question itself to outmaneuver her. As the examiner, she had been tricked by the one being examined, which was an absolute disgrace to the girl.

She racked her brains, trying to figure out how to continue to make things difficult for Mo Mo. Right now, she had almost completely forgotten about the assessment; what she needed to do was retaliate against Mo Mo, to fight back against Mo Mo's intellectual dominance over her!

"This answer, this answer..."

Unfortunately, even though the girl was sweating profusely from remembering, she still couldn't think of a way to retaliate. Momo's answer was logically flawless, and practically speaking, the girl couldn't really go and test whether Momo's promise could be fulfilled by representing everyone's wishes with just one person. So, the girl could only tremble with anger, and could only curse Momo's smiling face with her eyes.

The onlookers finally realized that Mo Mo had indeed answered the question, and with impeccable logic and cunning language, he had thrown it back at them. Those who understood burst into laughter, while those who didn't quickly whispered among themselves, seeking clarification from the "expert." The atmosphere became cheerful again.

After all, everyone was just there to watch the show. Although Mo Mo didn't actually bring out any so-called wealth, this battle of wits was definitely something that all the demons and monsters would love to see.

Even the candidate Heroic Spirits who had been Mo Mo's virtual friends for many years were now admiring Mo Mo's back with surprised and admiring eyes, as if they had truly come to know Mo Mo anew. An invisible sense of recognition gradually evolved into the deepest bond, engraved in everyone's hearts.

"I……"

The bridesmaid was about to say something when the Heavenly Demon's voice rang out. A meaningful smile played on her lips as she said, "I've decided that Mo Mo has passed the test again. Give me the scroll; it's a treasure Mo Mo gave to our Heavenly Dog Clan, his betrothal gift."

The bridesmaid was slightly taken aback, then tears of grievance welled up in her eyes. She glared fiercely at Mo Mo, as if he were a heartless man who had bullied her, then obediently handed the scroll to Flying Knife Demon and flew off the stage.

At this moment, Mo Mo's heart skipped a beat. Looking at the Heavenly Demon stroking the scroll in his hand with the words "As you wish" written on it with satisfaction, he suddenly felt that he had been tricked.

Could it be that this promise was something the Heavenly Demon wanted from the very beginning?

Oh my god!

Just how long has this demon lived? How incredibly cunning is he? He's shrewd and calculating!

Mo Mo felt for a moment that he had been dragged onto a pirate ship, but he wasn't too worried about the Tengu's demands. After all, no matter how powerful the Tengu clan was in Gensokyo, they were still just a native youkai family who had retired to Gensokyo and hadn't seen much of the world. Putting everything else aside, Mo Mo was simply throwing them a new world, Japan; surely that wouldn't satisfy the Tengu clan's appetite?

"Next, shall we move on to the third assessment?"

Mo Mo faced the remaining two bridesmaids, but they remained silent, turning instead to look at Tianmo, seemingly awaiting his command.

Sure enough, after a few seconds, the Heavenly Demon spoke up: "The test of power continues, as for the test of responsibility... I will set a question. I have suddenly thought of a very interesting suggestion. You may step down."

Upon hearing this, one of the bridesmaids immediately bowed and withdrew, leaving only a tall bridesmaid in front of Mo Mo. She clearly understood what Tianmo meant and then, facing Mo Mo, loudly stated the question.

"Mo Mo, please prove your authority to Lord Tianmo. You must convince Lord Tianmo of your power. Report the content of the assessment directly to Lord Tianmo, and the results will be announced by Lord Tianmo."

After saying that, she nodded to Mo Mo and stepped down from the stage.

The sudden change on the field left everyone stunned. Everyone vaguely sensed that the Heavenly Demon had made some kind of decision, leading to some kind of change. And this change was clearly only known to the Heavenly Demon himself; the most obvious evidence was that the Heavenly Demon planned to take the field himself next.

The Heavenly Demon wanted to test Mo Mo himself.

Realizing this, the Tengu clan listened attentively and respectfully. Even the five great Tengu behind the Tengu clan retreated from the Heavenly Demon's side and came to the foot of the platform, lining up in a row, seemingly to bolster the Heavenly Demon's morale.

Mo Mo watched all this in silence, wondering what was going on. Tianmo also looked at Mo Mo with great interest, seemingly making final considerations.

"To prove my power..."

Momo pondered everything that had happened that day, watching as the Heavenly Demon grasped the scroll Momo had written on as if it were a priceless treasure. Then, he looked up at the solitary cage on the high platform, where his wife, Aya Shameimaru, was still inside.

A thought flashed through his mind like lightning.

Today's wedding is missing someone... someone who shouldn't be missing. Although Mo Mo didn't know the specifics of what happened to the Tengu clan yesterday, she did know that person had visited them.

Moreover, given her status, isn't it perfectly normal for her to attend the wedding of such a powerful clan as the Tengu?

Where is Yukari Yakumo?

“That’s right, prove your power to me, just like the promise you just made. I can sense it, Momo, you are not an ordinary person. Your aura even surpasses mine, surpasses anyone in Gensokyo. Such an aura is something only a top-tier king could possess.”

"However, this is just my feeling. Now I demand that you prove your power to me and let me turn this feeling into real understanding."

The Heavenly Demon had made her point very clearly; she was practically telling Mo Mo directly that she needed to find a way to prove his background. And this request from the Heavenly Demon seemed perfectly reasonable. She was in charge of officiating her clan's wedding, so she had to vet the groom beforehand and know his origins, right?

"What, is it inconvenient to say?"

Mo Mo slowly shook his head and said, "There's nothing inconvenient to say. Very well, I may test you. On the other hand, Lord Heavenly Demon, if you have any thoughts, why not be frank with me?"

After saying that, Mo Mo made a deal with Tian Mo, in exchange for Tian Mo's trust, offering all of his personal wealth and background except for the secrets of the Hall of Heroes.

The moment she sensed the power of the transaction, Tianmo's expression changed instantly. However, without any hesitation, she immediately accepted Momo's offer. Soon, Tianmo closed her eyes, and all of Momo's wealth and power were inputted into her mind. She became, besides Momo's own people, the person who knew Momo best.

Unfortunately, apart from Mo Mo and Tian Mo, all everyone else saw was Mo Mo and Tian Mo staring at each other. Then, Tian Mo seemed to have lost the staring contest, closed his eyes to rest, and didn't open them again until a long time later.

Her eyes held a hint of awe, a hint of helplessness, a hint of confusion, but more importantly, to Mo Mo's surprise, the most prominent expression in her eyes was one of relief.

"Mo Mo, you've really... given me a tough challenge."

"problem?"

The Heavenly Demon nodded, a strange smile appearing on his lips. He said, "I was still hesitant, but now... I have no way out. Because of your abilities, Mo Mo, I can't explain all this to anyone. And if I can't explain, I'll inevitably be seen as a traitor."

Mo Mo was taken aback, then realized that the Heavenly Demon was referring to the principle of confidentiality regarding the power of transaction. Mo Mo used the power of transaction to allow the Heavenly Demon to understand Mo Mo, but the Heavenly Demon could not share the information it had learned with any third party.

For example... Yukari Yakumo.

What exactly happened between Tenma and Yakumo Yukari?

A sense of crisis lingered in Mo Mo's mind. With a thought, everything that Mo Mo had prepared beforehand began to operate.

"Mo Mo!"

At that moment, the Heavenly Demon suddenly stood up, slamming his staff heavily onto the ground. An invisible storm of demonic power transformed into a gale, making all the guests' ears ring, and many weaker demons screamed in agony.

At the same time, the five great tengu standing below the stage roared one after another, and surging demonic power erupted from their bodies. Various powers transformed into terrifying moves that slammed straight towards them...

It crashed into the cage where Aya Shameimaru was!

At that moment, the Heavenly Demon's last words reached Mo Mo's ears.

"The final test is responsibility. Now, I command you to take over the position of the Heavenly Demon of the Tengu clan, and shoulder the responsibility of protecting the Tengu clan and ensuring its survival and prosperity! Accept my scepter, and today I acknowledge you as my son-in-law!"

Without waiting for Mo Mo's hesitation, the Heavenly Demon threw the staff at her. Immediately, a strange power surged from her body, and she turned and reached into the void.

Suddenly, a crack appeared, filled with eerie eyes. Emerging from the crack was a beautiful blonde girl dressed in strange, elaborate attire. However, her face was as cold as ice, and her eyes were filled with ruthless killing intent.

This girl is undoubtedly Yukari Yakumo.

As she appeared, she reached for the staff that the demon had thrown. Unfortunately, the demon's arm blocked Yakumo Yukari's hand, allowing the staff to fly successfully towards Momo.

"How dare you..."

With a furious roar, Yakumo Yukari was about to act again. After smashing the cage containing Aya Shameimaru with various abilities and finding it empty, she immediately understood and rushed towards the Tenma, launching a coordinated attack on Yakumo Yukari.

At this moment, Yukari Yakumo realized that unless she dealt with the attacks from the Tenma and the five Great Tengu, she would have no chance of escaping. Therefore, she withdrew her hand from the staff, gently pressed it against the ground, and uttered two words mercilessly.

"Your Majesty!"

In an instant, the situation changed drastically.

The demons blocking Yakumo Yukari's path, along with the five great tengu attacking her simultaneously, seemed to have received an irresistible command. They immediately stopped their actions and knelt down in unison.

"Yes, Master."

Rokudo's voice, which suppressed almost insane rage, transformed into one filled with endless humiliation and indignation, as he responded to Yakumo Yukari's command.

223 Mo Mo, the guiding light

The sudden change had stunned almost everyone. Even the most foolish demons and monsters now knew that the wedding banquet had undergone a transformation beyond their comprehension.

First, everyone was startled by the inexplicable attack by the five great tengu. Before anyone could scream, no one had time to think about why they were attacking the tengu clan's own bride, Aya Shameimaru. Then, the tenma threw the staff symbolizing the tengu clan's authority to Momo.

Then, the youkai sage Yakumo Yukari suddenly appeared.

The appearance of Yukari Yakumo wasn't exactly big news; after all, it was to be expected that she would show up in this kind of situation. However, the moment she appeared, her somewhat eerie attire and the strange aura emanating from her instantly gave everyone a sense of unfamiliarity.

However, what surprised, shocked, and even disbelieved and incomprehensible everyone the most was that the Tengu clan's Tenma and the five Great Tengu knelt down without any resistance after being scolded by Yakumo Yukari, and even called Yakumo Yukari "master"!

What is going on here?

Although Yukari Yakumo is revered as the Sage of Youkai in Gensokyo and enjoys immense prestige, she is not a true ruler, much less an emperor or queen. Yet now, the highest-ranking members of the Tengu clan, the most powerful clan in all of Gensokyo, are kneeling and addressing Yukari Yakumo as their master?

Yakumo Yukari... so that's how she's related to the Tengu clan?

The Tengu clan are actually servants of Yakumo Yukari?

But the reality seems to be different.

The most shocked people at the scene were almost all members of the Tengu clan. The instant the Tenma and the five great Tengu knelt before Yakumo Yukari, almost all the Tengu went berserk and rushed towards Yakumo Yukari's location. They brandished their weapons, stirred their demonic power, and more than a hundred Tengu unleashed their power simultaneously, almost instantly forming a demonic power storm.

Seeing the expressions of shock and anger on their faces, if the Tenma and the five Great Tengu hadn't been kneeling at Yakumo Yukari's feet, they would have attacked her without hesitation. Even if Yakumo Yukari was some so-called sage of demons, she wouldn't have made the Tengu clan hesitate in the slightest.

Now, although they had prepared their forces and flown to Yakumo Yukari and Tenma's side, none of them showed any intention of making a move.

Because they dare not.