I have an unlimited number of shikigami

In an instant, light burst forth, illuminating the entire mountaintop.

Under this sun-like light, the celestial dogs that flapped their wings and pounced all melted and disappeared.

After all, she was a genius priestess. No matter how unreliable her personality was, she was still very capable... The several warring forces were briefly forced back by this light, and the battlefield quieted down a bit.

This light... Fujiwara Izaya is all too familiar with it.

That's the power of Amaterasu, isn't it...? The saying that shrine maidens are the representatives of the gods is absolutely true. As a shrine maiden of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, it's perfectly reasonable for my junior to borrow some of the power of the chief deity.

Fujiwara Izaya suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Fortunately, my junior is not very strong right now, so I can't borrow much power from her. If she had the strength of a king, I'm afraid I would be at a disadvantage in front of her.

The girl named Lingyin stood there, stunned.

She felt like crying.

This is so unfair! She's just a lowly shrine maiden, why should she have to face the power of Amaterasu Omikami?

"..." Fujishima Kana's face looked very ugly.

She also sensed Amaterasu's presence, and combined with the long orange hair of the shrine maiden opposite her, a famous name within the Onmyōryō (Yin-Yang Bureau) came to mind.

"Asuka Kasahara——"

After calling out that name, Kana Fujishima's gaze suddenly sharpened.

“You look familiar…” Kasahara Asuka looked up at her, thought for a few seconds, then jumped up and yelled, “Oh, I remember now, you’re that shameless vixen that you were staring at earlier, senpai!”

"?"

In an instant, everyone, including the fox demon, had a huge question mark above their heads.

"Is this considered a surprise attack..." Hoshimi Rinko rubbed her temples with an unusual headache, then lowered her head and burst out laughing.

The laughter sounded particularly jarring in the silence. Fujishima Kana, furious, raised her eyebrows and glared at him, shouting, "What nonsense are you spouting! Which one is your senior? What are you doing, peeking at me?"

“Look!” Kasahara Asuka pointed her little hand at Fujiwara Izaya: “He’s been staring at you the whole time!”

Fujiwara Izaya: "..."

Speechless for a moment.

Aside from giving the female student a good beating, he doesn't want to do anything else right now.

He kept secretly watching me, I was so happy... In that instant, there was a hint of shyness in Fujishima Kana's eyes.

However, the next moment, upon remembering who Fujiwara Izaya was, her eyes turned cold, radiating an even more forceful and aggressive gaze.

"There isn't a single good person from Northeast China!"

A mocking sneer even appeared on Fujishima Kana's face.

She has changed her gentle image, and her temperament is like a sharp blade, full of power.

"Let's fight?" Kasahara Asuka scoffed, looking up at the two girls. Their gazes collided in mid-air, sparking invisible flames.

Hoshimi Rinko raised her hand and delivered a chop to Kasahara Asuka's neck.

"Hey, why did you hit Asuka!"

"Watch your position."

"What stance?"

"You now need to face a fox demon..."

"That woman is even more annoying!"

"We can deal with this later. No fooling around now!"

After giving a few stern reprimands like a strict elder, Hoshimi Rinko turned around deftly and walked towards the fox demon.

Her jet-black hair cascaded down her back, with a red ribbon fluttering in the breeze.

"So what if she's two years older than me..." Kasahara Asuka stuck out her tongue and followed her with a stern face.

The fighting has resumed.

"I take refuge! Like the Vajras, Svaha!"

The monks chanted mantras, and the Buddhist teachings blessed each other, forming a powerful protective barrier that enveloped the entire space.

Next, they unleashed the Fire Boundary Spell, which spewed sparks across the plaza and swept towards the fox demons. But the fox demons were prepared; even if they were consumed by the Fire Boundary Spell, they wouldn't suffer any serious damage.

Kana Fujishima's skirt billowed as she avoided the heatwave.

The rampaging fire curse stretched upwards, relentlessly pursuing the fox demon.

Besides the Fire Boundary Spell, the monks chanted in unison, using the Immovable Golden Binding Spell to trap the fox demons one by one. This was their home turf, and now that so many fox demons had arrived, they naturally wanted to prove themselves.

"It's no use..." The woman in mourning clothes, who had been protected and led to the mountainside, smiled slightly.

The hundreds of fox demons that suddenly rushed out threw out blue and green foxfire one after another.

The clash of magical powers reached a fever pitch.

"boom--"

Like the deafening roar of a giant cannon, the sound echoed through the mountains. The power of the incantation dissipated in the air, shattering stone lanterns, snapping giant trees, setting them ablaze, and filling the air with the smell of smoke.

Even the steps in front of the mountain gate were teetering on the brink of collapse due to the ravages of the shockwave.

"Don't panic—"

"Form ranks, prepare for battle, and do not allow the fox demon to leave—"

An old monk, who appeared to be of high status, roared furiously.

The barrier, which was based on the steps, was constantly attacked, and cracks appeared on its surface.

The young girls at Fushimi Inari Shrine were also chanting incantations.

The talismans intertwined before them, their divine power exploding and creating a chain reaction that bombarded a large area of ​​fox demons.

The fox demon isn't particularly strong.

However, the sheer number of them is overwhelming, making it difficult to manage.

Judging from the strength of these little girls in Kyoto, it would be quite an achievement if they could even stop the fox demons from advancing, let alone kill many enemies. After finally defeating one fox demon with their combined attack, another would immediately rush in to take its place. It was described as a protracted battle, but every second required their full strength. The moment they showed any lapse in concentration, they would be overwhelmed by the fox demons.

"Hey, what's going on with these foxes!"

"It looks like trash, but it's not at all!"

"No, if we keep going like this, we'll run out of talismans soon!"

Chiyo waved her talisman and shouted, while Suzune also threw out her talisman and screamed in panic. The other girls were already too busy chanting incantations to think of a solution.

"You beast!" Fujishima Kana gritted her teeth.

Upon reflection, it was her carelessness.

The disparity in numbers between the enemy and ourselves was obvious. Needless to say, eliminating the fox demons was out of the question; simply maintaining an undefeated situation in the face of their overwhelming numbers was already a tremendous effort.

wrong.

We're almost at our limit.

We're about to lose!

"Damn it!" Kana Fujishima bit her lip and looked at the other group of people.

The two genius shrine maidens from Kanto watched the spectacle with their arms crossed; while Fujiwara Izaya and the woman in the latex suit were even stranger, standing there motionless, gazing deeply into each other's eyes.

What on earth are they doing...? Fujishima Kana's mind was filled with complaints.

Amidst the continuous high temperatures and explosions, the surrounding buildings burst into flames one after another.

"Senior, how much longer do we have to wait?" Kasahara Asuka asked curiously.

“Wait a little longer!” Hoshimi Rinko tilted her head, glancing at Fujiwara Izaya. Fujiwara Izaya noticed her gaze and gave her a calm smile. Then, he turned his gaze back to the woman in the latex suit, standing tall and straight.

The woman in the latex suit opposite her remained motionless, as if she were just a curious passerby watching a show.

An ominous atmosphere lingered in the air, and Hoshimi Rinko remained motionless, searching for something.

Suddenly, she looked up at the eastern sky.

found it.

The sky was overcast and dark, with clouds covering the horizon. The trees in the mountains stretched like ink to the distant mountain ridges. A few stars peeked through the gaps in the clouds, casting a faint glow.

In the dim starlight, a huge thing glided by. From what was merely a pool of black mist, a constant sobbing and weeping sound emanated, a truly eerie sight.

"What is that?" This was the first time Kasahara Asuka had ever seen something that resembled a vengeful spirit but wasn't one.

Hoshimi Rinko replied, "Oni!"

"Hmm?" Kasahara Asuka blinked.

In the blink of an eye, she saw a pair of enormous, lantern-like, blood-red eyes. The monster was over two meters tall, with massive, muscular limbs covered in thick hair, reminiscent of a demon from hell. Most striking of all were its blood-red eyes, which, amidst their ferocity, also revealed a mischievous, playful glint.

"The fox clan is here, the demon clan is here..." Kasahara Asuka looked left and right, her delicate face full of anticipation. "Where's the tengu clan? Hurry up and come along, let Asuka wipe out all three demon clans at once!"

The Tengu clan was the first to arrive... Fujiwara Izaya muttered.

The monk and the Kyoto girl also noticed the approaching demon clan expert. The enemy had reached the outer edge of the barrier, repeatedly striking the surface of the barrier with his fists, his blood-red eyes fixed intently on the people inside.

Sensing danger, Kana Fujishima instinctively tensed up.

Suddenly, the demon opened its mouth wide, and the yellow ball of light flew into the air, turning into light dust that landed on the surface of the barrier.

"Get down!" Kana Fujiwara shouted.

Everyone, including the monks, immediately threw themselves to the ground. In an instant, a powerful demonic force exploded above the barrier, sending air currents flying in all directions through the air and across the ground.

Rinko Hoshimi's expression changed, and she instantly stood in front of Asuka Kasahara.

"Words of power, barrier!"

The moment the barrier rose, Hoshimi Rinko noticed out of the corner of her eye that Fujiwara Izaya had moved. But even faster than him was the woman in the latex suit.

Flames shot into the sky.

A powerful wave swept in.

The earth shook violently, a tremendous crash resounded, and amidst the erupting heat and howling winds, Kasahara Asuka briefly lost her senses. Her head was spinning, her ears were ringing, and she desperately tried to assess the situation… Was her senior alright? How could she defeat the suddenly appearing powerful demon?