Two Worlds, Starting with Kaguya of Penglai Mountain

This dissatisfaction is nothing unusual under normal circumstances. Both Yin Yang Pavilion and its managers would tacitly maintain their own interests and resolve the matter little by little over a long period of time.

To save time and ensure safety, practitioners will continue to use administrators.

In order to ensure that their family's future generations could become extraordinary individuals, the managers would gradually compromise with the Yin Yang Pavilion.

The two sides will engage in a protracted tug-of-war.

Once the Yin-Yang Pavilion replaces all its current managers, their policies will naturally be disseminated.

After all, for cultivators, time is far longer than for ordinary people.

This kind of bloodless change has happened countless times in the past.

but--

At this moment, Tsukiyo suddenly intervened in the city's management, making further promises to the nobles in charge.

Just like Fujiwara no Fuhito, who risked his life to propose to Princess Houraisan Kaguya in order to find an opportunity for cultivation.

When the moonlit night comes, I will open this door.

When Tsukiyoshi revealed that he could make cultivation possible for some nobles.

The attitudes of the nobles who used to compromise for the sake of their family's descendants have naturally undergone a complete change.

If one could live forever, who would entrust such a thing to their descendants?

Taking matters into your own hands is the best approach, okay?

Thus, an extremely intense conflict arose in Heian-kyo.

The nobles, who had never had a powerful backer, stood up straight this time.

Kurokawa Kazuya: "I remember that you, Hakurei Shrine Maiden, should be able to fight against that Tsukiyomi, at least on earth, that god would be no match for you."

Before the Age of Gods ended, the power of the gods was far greater than it is now.

They can manipulate concepts with virtually no cost, as if the world is merely a plaything in their hands.

However, in this day and age...

The gods of the mythical era have had their powers automatically reduced to demonic.

The gods of the Moon Capital retain the power of the Age of Gods on the moon, but on earth they are nothing more than demons.

Even though they still act in the name of God, they are limited by their own demonic power and are completely unable to exert their earth-shattering power as they used to.

The age of gods has long passed; Heian-kyo is now a kingdom of men.

They will provide faith for the Three Nobles, but they will definitely not belong to the cities ruled by the Three Nobles.

On this land, at any cost, the Hakurei Shrine Maiden is capable of resisting any external threat, even those that could potentially kill any of the three Noble Children.

Of course, the three noble sons recorded here are based on their counterparts during the divine era.

Thousands of years later, no one can say for sure what methods the people who built the Lunar Capital used.

But even that is enough.

The value of weapons of mass destruction has never been their use, but rather their deterrence.

As long as it can pose a threat to the other party's life.

The existence of the Hakurei Shrine Maiden gives Heian-kyo the confidence to break away from the gods.

The Hakurei Shrine Maiden: "I cannot act arbitrarily outside, nor can I act arbitrarily within. My actions must be taken when someone violates the rules set by everyone, or when most of the city's higher-ups agree to attack a certain target."

In response to Kurokawa Kazuya's question, the cold-blooded shrine maiden dressed in red and white shrine maiden attire gave her own answer.

The Hakurei Shrine Maiden, who gathers the power of everyone, is naturally subject to numerous restrictions.

The cultivators in Heian-kyo have always been quite satisfied with these various restrictions.

After all, it was they who had their power drained by the Hakurei Shrine Maiden, so they had to take precautions.

But now—

When a crisis truly arrives, the shackles that we have constantly imposed on others begin to exert their influence in return.

Hakurei Shrine Maiden: "After receiving Tsukiyomi's message, the nobles summoned all the individuals in Heian-kyo who had control over me and denied my actions. Their ancestors were mostly powerful cultivators, so they also had the right to interfere with me."

As if describing an object, the girl dressed in a red and white shrine maiden's outfit recounted her current situation with an unchanging expression.

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P.S.: Everyone, I love Reimu!

Chapter 90 Kurokawa: Shall we fight?

The deployment of the Hakurei Shrine Maiden requires the consent of a large number of people.

By having the Hakurei Shrine Maiden judge everything, all cultivators' worries were resolved, and basic fairness within the city was guaranteed.

This ensures that the bloodline of the deceased is protected, and that even if the victims leave behind no means of support, they may still have the possibility of being well-fed and clothed.

When that city was first established and stood on this land, it was truly a wonderful vision, which spurred cultivators to step onto the battlefield.

But the initial good intentions have turned into a tangled mess over time.

Over the centuries, most of the individuals who first imposed the Hakurei Shrine Maidens' bonds have disappeared, but the bonds they imposed have been passed down to their respective families.

Gradually, more and more individuals became able to interfere with the Hakurei Shrine Maiden.

It's not that no one finds this kind of thing inappropriate.

But this matter involves the interests of everyone.

Just as people will eventually grow old.

No cultivator can guarantee that they will not perish in the future. The right to interfere with the Hakurei Shrine Maiden can be passed on. This is an important bargaining chip for everyone so that after their death, their women, their descendants, and everything else will not be arbitrarily taken away.

This is another important reason why the Hakurei Shrine Maiden played a significant role in Heian-kyo.

She maintains fairness through absolute force.

The scope of her fair contract is adjustable.

No one wants to have no say in this adjustment process and be stripped of everything in the end, so everyone clings tightly to the right to interfere with the Hakurei Shrine Maiden.

Mistakes piled up from there, and the number of families in Heian-kyo grew from just a handful at the beginning to dozens or even hundreds today.

More and more individuals are gaining a say in whether or not the Hakurei Shrine Maiden should be activated.

then--

Hakurei Shrine Maiden: "Your true and false nature has been gradually exposed over time, and when you chose to become the Hakurei Shrine Maiden last night, your true aura completely revealed you."

The cold witch stared expressionlessly at Kurokawa Kazuya as he declared his statement.

Hakurei Shrine Maiden: "The nobles of Heian-kyo have spoken to you, demanding that you share the faith from Tsukiyomi with them. Otherwise, they will vote before me to execute you and your city."

This is what the priestess meant when she first arrived by declaring war.

As for the other party's request for help...

Kazuya Kurokawa: "This doesn't look like a request for help at all."

The nobles wanted the Hakurei Shrine Maiden to attack Kurokawa Kazuya. Although the cultivators were able to stop them, they specifically sent the Hakurei Shrine Maiden to Kurokawa Kazuya to mention it.

Simply put, they shifted the blame to Kurokawa Kazuya, hoping he would find a way to resolve the matter.

What if Kurokawa and Mi don't help?

They would be "forced" to reach an agreement with the nobles, allowing the Hakurei Shrine Maiden to actually execute Kurokawa Kazuya's city and himself.

Kurokawa Kazuya was prepared for trouble after revealing his strength, but he really didn't expect the feedback to come so quickly.

Perhaps those people made this decision hastily because they realized they had been deceived by Kurokawa and Miyako?

Violence is the fundamental rule of everything.

I can destroy you through coercion that is more blatant than any transaction.

To put it in a popular way:

"After I kill you, everything on your body will be mine."

Kurokawa Kazuya: "So that's what those cultivator representatives meant too, you mean by 'threat'?"

Hakurei Shrine Maiden: "They asked me to answer this question on their behalf: This whole affair was caused by you, Mr. Kurokawa, attracting the attention of the moon goddess and bringing trouble upon yourself."

Kurokawa Kazuya: "That's pure nonsense. With loopholes in its own management system, I really don't believe that the Moon Capital, which covets my faith, wouldn't covet the rule of Heian-kyo. I'm afraid they've been secretly thinking about this for a long time."

Let alone finding Kurokawa and Mi to take the blame.

Kurokawa and Miyako actually did them a great deal of help in this matter.

After all, the sooner this matter is exposed, the less damage it will cause.

When the power to interfere with the Hakurei Shrine Maiden is so widespread that it becomes truly futile, it will be too late to reverse the situation.

Hakurei Shrine Maiden: "But capturing you can indeed temporarily resolve the current crisis, and we can deal with the rest later."

Kazuya Kurokawa: "Then you have to be willing to pay the price."

He calmly looked at the Hakurei Shrine Maiden beside him.

Having inherited the legacy of the Hakurei Shrine Maiden, he was well aware of the true state of using a shrine maiden to wage war against others.

The power of Heian-kyo is unlike the many magical artifacts that Kurokawa and Miya are currently linked to.

Those magical artifacts, imbued with the almost limitless faith provided by Kurokawa and Mi, are virtually inexhaustible in their use.

The power of Heian-kyo comes entirely from the cultivators within Heian-kyo. It's alright when it's not running at full power, but when it's running at full power, the feeling is completely different.

That would leave the person whose power has been drained completely defenseless.

Which cultivator would be willing to maintain this state for a long time?

Not to mention, Kazuya Kurokawa's new game, "Tales of Kaguya," is still selling like hotcakes.

With sales of 45 in the first week, and the game's popularity continuing to rise, various game content creators are placing orders for it one after another.

That's the amount of faith that even if you brought together a dozen or so Heian-kyo (Kyoto cities), you might not be able to gather.

It's not that Kurokawa and Miya are bragging.

Before the hype surrounding "Tales of Kaguya" fades, waging war against the entire Heian-kyo is not something to be afraid of.

Anyway, those beliefs are a waste if you don't use them.

Getting a good time and having some fun is the real worthwhile deal.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "They probably don't think I'm scared."

He looked at the Hakurei Shrine Maiden beside him and made a sarcastic remark.

Although the ability is only effective within this city, things would be completely different if the people of Heian-kyo took the initiative to attack, not to mention...

If the Moon Goddess can sow discord within Heian-kyo, why can't he do the same?

"A scroll that allows you to learn quickly by completing specific tasks"—throwing out this thing, which I originally intended to rent out, would definitely make the nobles in Heian-kyo open the city gates to welcome you.

The Hakurei Shrine Maiden's power level makes her incredibly easy to manipulate and sow discord.

It's fine for defending the home, but if you want to expand your territory, that's just a pipe dream.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "So..."

He smiled at the girl beside him: "When do you want to start the war?"

His tone even carried a hint of anticipation at this moment.

This was one of the scenarios he had envisioned after revealing his strength.

When he is powerless, he naturally needs to be more cautious and careful with everything.

But now that we have the power and have completed all the ceremonies for the Hakurei Shrine Maiden's inauguration, it is only right that we wage war.

This is not because Kurokawa and Miyako are belligerent.

In this extraordinary world, it is inevitable that in order to gain a foothold, demonstrate one's power, and deter everything around one, one must do so.