Zongman: Harem's Music

The scorching heat wave blew over her body, and the burns on her back hurt badly. The girl heard a few vague conversations and gradually lost consciousness. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself leaning against a tree. Not far away... the flames devoured all the burnable materials and gradually died out, leaving only the buildings shrouded in black smoke. This was the village that had existed since she could remember.

"Take them to that place... If you don't want this brat to die, do as I say, Asagi!"

Damn it...

The girl's memory gradually became clearer and she recalled the beginning of the incident. She couldn't help but clench her fists.

"Hey, are you awake?"

Kagome noticed the girl had woken up and quickly offered her mineral water: "Would you like some?"

"Thank you, thank you!"

The burn on her back seemed to have disappeared, but her throat was very dry. Without thinking much, the girl took the water that was handed to her and drank it in big gulps.

Kagome inquired, "Can you tell us what happened here?"

"From what I've heard, Penglai Island was once a retreat for half-demons, but hundreds of years ago, the names of the Four Fighting Gods suddenly spread..."

It was Kikyo who spoke: "What on earth happened?"

The girl then realized that this was a team of several people, and her eyes paused slightly when they passed by Tongzi and Kikyo.

A shrine maiden? Such a nostalgic outfit...

The half-demon girl, Asagi, withdrew her gaze. "My name is Asagi, and I'm a member of the half-demon village on this island. Back in the old days of Penglai Island, when the shrine maiden, Souji-sama, was still around, this was truly the utopia for all half-demons. Even some humans lived here, and we all lived in peace until..."

After Qiancong's explanation, everyone roughly understood the situation.

The former guardian of Penglai Island, the shrine maiden Zouji, sealed most of the power of the Four Fighting Gods in the [Jade Box] at the cost of her life, and then sealed the [Jade Box] in the [Singing Cauldron]. The Four Fighting Gods, who should have gradually disappeared with the dissipation of their power, accidentally discovered that throwing a half-demon into the [Singing Cauldron] could delay their own dissipation. Year after year of sacrifices reduced the village from hundreds of people to only a handful... After Kirara took action again not long ago, only the girl in front of him, Asagi, was left.

An emotion called sympathy was transmitted among Hitomi, Kagome and others. The significance of defeating the Four Gods was no longer just to lift the curse for Kikyo.

She's lying...

Nishimiya Tsukasa, who saw through Asagi's superficial thoughts through [Thought Manipulation and Mind Reading], not only saw this, but also knew Asagi's plan, as well as the content of what the Four Fighting Gods' Kirara threatened Asagi with using Asagi's sister Moegi to threaten him to do.

Are you leading us to the [Singing Cauldron] so that you can use us to trick the [Jade Box] out of Souji's remaining consciousness?

Xigong Siyi curled the corners of his mouth: Just as you wish!

"[Noisy Cauldron]...Will the Four Fighting Gods be in that place?"

Tongzi murmured and looked at Nishimiya Jiyi who had been silent.

Nishimiya Tsuyoshi spread his right hand and said, "Let's go take a look!"

In this way, under Qiancong's leadership, everyone passed through the dense forest and cliff road, and finally entered a cave.

"The Roaring Cauldron was originally a sacred object that protected the half-demon and humans on the island. It was a sacred object... but now it has been tainted. The Four Fighting Gods are using it to take back our half-demon souls..."

As Asagi narrated, everyone saw that in the huge cave, although the whole body was covered with moss and vines, the shape of the [Singing Cauldron] could still be seen.

"A cauldron originally refers to an ancient pot, but this [Singing Cauldron] is more like a giant furnace!"

A hint of excitement appeared on Nishimiya Tsutomu's face. He could not help but quicken his pace while muttering. His [Copy Eye] quietly opened.

"You are so reckless! This is the enemy's territory. What if there is danger?"

Tongzi and others hurriedly chased after him.

Asagi looked around and saw that the figures she wanted to see and the figures she didn't want to see were not there, so she followed the crowd towards the [Singing Cauldron].

"Is it a material similar to bronze..."

Nishimiya Tsukasa stroked the material of the [Ringing Cauldron]. Both the [Carrying Eye] and [Metal Manipulation] clearly told him the material of the object in front of him, but the [Carrying Eye] undoubtedly gave him much more information.

Through the [Copying Eyes], Nishimiya Tsukasa saw something deeper than just the surface, whether it was a function or an ability; an energy formula or a magic array...

"A barrier that hides an island in the sea, reappearing every fifty years; a flame that refines life into pure energy; a powerful internal sealing barrier. Is this missing?... This is also missing, and it's so severely missing that even its basic function is unnoticeable..."

In the [Copy Eye], strings of strange symbols repeatedly appeared and disappeared, appeared and disappeared... Whether they were complete, missing a small part, or missing most of them, Nishimiya Tsuyoshi chose to record them all.

Kikyo looked at the ancient characters on the surface of the [Sounding Cauldron]: "What are these characters?"

Coral also noticed: "Could it be valuable information?"

"I don't know, the [Copy Eye] doesn't have that function!"

Nishimiya Tsukasa said nonchalantly that he had copied all the valuable things, and the rest...except for the things inside the cauldron, was only the cauldron itself.

"I didn't ask you..."

Looking at the fanatical Nishimiya Tsukasa, Hitomi said unhappily and turned to look at Asagi.

If there was anyone present who could recognize this kind of writing, it would probably be her, who had always lived on this island.

"Anyone without permission, please leave immediately. Only those with beautiful hearts are allowed to put their hands on it!"

Asagi read it and looked at Hitomi, "This is what it says."

"What about here?"

Kikyo, who was not far away, cast a glance over.

Qiancong walked over and took a look: "It's the same, but..."

"But what?"

"Father said that the hands of monsters are the hands of protection, and mother said that the hands of humans are the hands of nurturing. When the two hands come together, the door will open. In the red lotus, I will return you. You will become light and protect the children!"

As Asagi spoke, she understood something and immediately looked at everyone: "This is an old nursery rhyme passed down orally in the village. It corresponds to the words on the [Singing Cauldron]. Could it be that it means to let monsters and humans together..."

Kikyo understood: "Put your hand on it...?"

Chapter 370: The Four Fighting Gods of Penglai Island (VI)

The top of Penglai Island.

In the reflection of the moonlight, rays of light seeping out from the ground merged into the eyebrows of Long Luo, Xiong Luo, and Shou Luo. The feeling of the gradual recovery of their demonic power made them extremely intoxicated, but when the light suddenly stopped, the intoxicated look instantly turned into greed and irritability.

"The demonic power restored to us by those half-demon imps is pitifully small!!"

The eldest, Long Luo, was very dissatisfied, but the second, Xiong Luo, was very calm: "Asanagi has already brought those people to the cave where the [Sounding Cauldron] is located. The person who can fight with that kind of movement with Lord Seshomaru, Souji, whose power is almost completely exhausted, will definitely entrust the [Jade Box] to him. As long as the [Jade Box] leaves the [Sounding Cauldron]..."

"Ah!"

Listening to the beautiful blueprint described by Jiro, Longluo and Shouluo looked at the woman who looked exactly like Kikyo and raised the corners of their mouths.

"We can only get close to the coast once every fifty years. We've been planning this over and over again. Is this time... finally going to succeed?"

Long Luo said this while looking at the ground.

Below, at the bottom of the mountain, is the [Singing Cauldron], and they are now right above the [Singing Cauldron].

"Let's go, I can't wait any longer!!"

"Shu-chan!"

Jiubao looked at Ling, who was stunned for a moment, and then Jiubao pulled her hand to the distance where she could reach the [Ringing Cauldron].

Holding hands, Jiubao placed his right hand on the ringing cauldron and then looked at Ling, while Ling looked up at Nishimiya Jiyi who was standing beside him.

Nishimiya Tsuyoshi smiled and said, "Let's try it!"

After receiving Nishimiya Tsutomu's approval, Ling placed her hand on the outer wall of the [Singing Cauldron].

However... nothing happened.

"What... It's totally useless!!" Jiubao curled his lips.

Shanhu speculated, "Could it be because Jiubao's demonic power is insufficient?"

Knowing the reason, Xigong Siyi looked at Jiubao with a thoughtful look on his face: "It's very likely!"

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Jiubao looked pitifully at Tongzi, Kikyo and Kagome and couldn't help but look away.

There's no way....They have always regarded Jiubao as a cute creature rather than a monster.

Jiubao drew circles on the ground in grievance: "I'm obviously a genuine fox monster!"

"Let me do it..."

"Bugs, lots of bugs..."

Xigong Si was interrupted by Jiubao's exclamation before he could finish his words. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw black beetles, so dense that there was no end to them, surrounding them along the path they came from.

What is the significance of the swarm of insects appearing at this moment instead of earlier?

Asagi suddenly said, "The guardian hand of monsters is the left hand, and the nurturing hand of humans is the right hand. Which hand are you using respectively?"

Jiubao looked at his two little white hands and tilted his head: "I forgot."

Ling raised her left hand and said, "I'm using... my left hand!"

“No need to be so…”

Peng——

A raging flame erupted from Nishimiya Siyi's raised hand, instantly covering the entire area within everyone's sight. After the flames faded, the air was filled with the aroma of meat...

“Wow… so amazing…”

Asagi was surprised but found that except for herself, no one else's face showed any surprise.

Could it be that... these people are actually very strong?

Qiancong suddenly realized that she might not have only one choice, and she might not have to be an accomplice of the enemy.

All skills that have been activated by the Copy Eye have been recorded and can be used instantly at any time. The one Nishimiya Tsuyoshi is using at this time is the flame of the Copy Evil-Seeing Human Head Staff.

The pentagram pattern slowly dissipated in Nishimiya Tsuyoshi's eyes: "Trouble!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Nishimiya Tsuyoshi placed his right hand on the outer wall of the [Ringing Cauldron].

The [Fate Skill Wolf Guard] that breaks all limiting concepts of touchable objects is quietly activated.

What I Touched——[Singing Cauldron]

Meet the conditions for releasing restrictions when [Fate Skill Wolf Guard] is activated

Fifty percent success rate starts to be judged...

Judgment failed!!

Uh...this is very embarrassing.

To others, Nishimiya Tsuyoshi was just being cocky and showing off, then he placed his hand on the [Noisy Cauldron], and that was it....

It seems that I have to change the method!

Nishimiya Siyi also put his left hand on it, and under the [Energy Synchrony], demonic power and spiritual bodies swirled around his left and right hands respectively.

hum~

The resonating sound from the [Singing Cauldron] echoed in the cave.

“Please, please wait a moment!”

The hesitant Asagi subconsciously stepped forward to stop Nishimiya Tsuyoshi, but it was obviously too late... A glowing vertical crack appeared in the tightly closed door and then continued to expand to both sides. As the door opened wide, a scene of flames in the [Singing Cauldron] appeared in front of everyone. Before everyone could react, two hands transformed by flames clamped around Nishimiya Tsuyoshi and Asagi's waists, and then suddenly pulled the two of them inside. Seeing the two of them falling into the sea of ​​fire and seeing that the door that was about to open was about to close again, Coral, who reacted the fastest, wanted to use [Flying Bone] to leave a gap for Nishimiya Tsuyoshi to return, but she was still a step too late and the door closed tightly.

Kagome was slightly stunned, then quickly raised her bow, drew her arrow, and shot a Demon-Destroying Arrow at the door. However, the Demon-Destroying Arrow, which was almost invincible against monsters, failed to leave any trace on the [Ringing Cauldron].

“No, no way!?”

Kagome was completely panicked and looked at Hitomi and Kikyo for help.

"Brother Siyi, he..."

Faced with this sudden scene, the usually clever Jiubao was stunned on the spot (Good King Good), tears already welling up in his eyes: "It's all my fault... We didn't even need to open the door of this thing. If I hadn't insisted on trying it once, Brother Siyi wouldn't have..."

"It's fine!"

Kikyo took Jiubao into her arms: "I am Siyi's Shikigami. Since I'm still here, it proves that Siyi is fine!"

"No, that's right!"

Tongzi suppressed the suffocating feeling that she had been unable to suppress a second ago and forced a smile on her face. "Don't forget, this guy is the famous Martial God Officer. He has resolved the three thousand demon armies of the North Land and the six-party alliance of the Western Kingdom one by one. This time will definitely be no exception."

Despite what she said, she couldn't hide the uneasiness in Tongzi's eyes as she looked at the [Ringing Cauldron].

You are a playboy who only cares about the girls you want to keep around. Please don't just give up on them suddenly, you bastard!

Chapter 371 The Four Fighting Gods of Penglai Island (Part 7)

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