The afterlife blew up Gensokyo

"Your place has become quite lively in such a short time?"

Looking at the hell in front of her, which was many times more bustling than usual, Heca, who was here for the first time since leaving that day, couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

Although she had specifically entrusted Hell to the demon race for management, given the extremely harsh environment within Hell, she estimated that it would take at least 1000 years for Kshatriya to complete the comprehensive transformation of Hell.

But looking at the incredibly lively and brightly lit scene before her, and at the capital city that was almost half-built, she almost wondered if she had taken the wrong path and come to the wrong place.

You should know that even though the underworld currently has many gods in office, it is still the same as it was before. How can it compare to the current hell?

"Because the vast majority of monsters spontaneously joined Hell, and with those magical tools, completing these tasks in a few months is not actually a difficult task."

Jin Jieluo nodded slightly.

“I’ve named this soon-to-be-built city Ghost City… It will become the capital of hell.”

"Ghost town, huh... whatever."

After thinking for a moment, Heca nodded.

"I don't care what you build in Hell, but don't forget Hell's original purpose. After all, once the Yama of the Underworld is fully equipped, this place will ultimately have to take on the responsibility of punishing sinners."

“I am naturally aware of these things… By the way, did something happen in the Underworld before?”

After a slight hesitation, Jinjieluo still raised his question to Heca.

"The turmoil that occurred in the underworld earlier..."

"It's nothing, just a deal that was completed. She got the promise she wanted, and the underworld got the opportunity to expand."

As if recalling something, Heca shook her head.

"Hmm... a transaction within the rules."

P.S.: This is the second update. There will be a third update to come.

Chapter 80: Brilliant Summer Flowers (Third Update)

Shi Bai had never felt that he owed anyone anything, but after learning about Youxiang's situation, for the first time in his life, he felt that he owed her too much.

Because he had experienced loneliness, he understood better than anyone how terrible it truly was.

If I hadn't accidentally entered that dreamlike world that day, I might not have inexplicably awakened the other person... How long that time must have been!

When they first met, the other was nothing more than a strange flower. At that time, he would talk to that flower all day long. In his memory, during the most unbearable period of his life, only that flower was always by his side.

...But what happened next?

That flower helped me so much, but what did I give back in return? Loneliness, long periods of solitude, and an almost eternal wait.

As she slumbers in that palace of memories, as I gently push open that long-sealed door... what a heavy yet long wait lies hidden behind this ordinary question?

Even if the other party tries their best to downplay it, as if they are talking about something trivial that has nothing to do with them, can they really remain unmoved?

The night was quiet and the stars were few. Shi Bai sat on the roof of the small house, gazing at the night sky, and remained silent for a long time.

The burdens that an immortal being must bear are far greater and heavier than he imagined.

He used to always put on a carefree and cheerful facade, trying to deliberately forget those things, but some things are engraved in his bones and can never be forgotten no matter what.

In reality, immortals are no different from other beings; everyone wants to live. It's just that other beings seek ways to live, while immortals seek reasons to live.

Just like the reason that keeps the immortal Fujiwara no Mokou alive is to find Kaguya of Houraisan and take revenge on her... what is the reason that keeps me alive?

Under the tranquil night sky, the man looked up at the night sky with a calmness that was almost never seen on his face.

The passage of time has left few traces on him, but they are more evident in his eyes.

Those dark eyes were as bright and deep as the night sky; just one glance from them could plunge you into endless darkness from which you would never wake again.

That night, the boy grew into a man.

"……travel?"

Yuuka stared at the man in front of her, looking slightly taken aback.

She vaguely sensed that the person in front of her had undergone some subtle change or transformation, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

"That's right, just the two of us."

With a thud, he placed the enormous backpack, almost as big as his body, on the ground and nodded solemnly.

"Life is about movement. Don't you want to see more of the world's beauty? Instead of saying these things..."

Suddenly, he chuckled slightly, leaning forward with an undeniable domineering aura, and whispered in Youxiang's ear.

"This is my request for a date. Would you do me the honor?"

After a moment of surprise, a blush crept silently up to her earlobes, and Yuxiang nodded gently.

“What an honor~”

In early spring, the grass grows and the orioles fly.

In this season brimming with hope, the long path outside the bamboo forest also welcomed the last group of departing travelers.

Just like the succubus and Shinki who left at the very beginning, and like Eirin Yagokoro and Tanjo Hishikami who left later, on a bright spring afternoon, they left a few letters in the bamboo forest, and Tokihaku and Yuuka leisurely embarked on a journey that was destined not to be very long...

As time passes, this journey, which is not actually that long, is destined to occupy a prominent place in someone's long and endless memory.

How did you suddenly come to this realization?

Leaning against Shi Bai's chest, gazing at the vast and endless sea before her, even though her body was almost too weak to walk, a hint of curiosity still lingered in Youxiang's voice.

"Men who are too shy will miss out on many wonderful things. Sometimes when I look back, I realize that if I had been more direct, I might not have let happiness slip through my fingers... I don't want to leave any regrets."

Holding the object in his arms tightly, as if reminiscing about something, Shi Bai's words carried a hint of melancholy.

"Remember this, there won't be a next time. If you dare to hide such an important matter from me for so long again..."

"So what?"

With a soft laugh, Youxiang interrupted the other person's words.

"Don't forget, I'm the one who's been searching for you all along, but you've almost completely ignored me. It's only natural that you'd be a little annoyed, right?"

"It's not that I didn't care, it's just that I couldn't care..."

The wind by the sea suddenly picked up and became fierce, drowning out Shi Bai's remaining words and barely audible sighs.

Although it was only for a moment, Yuuka could still clearly see the unprecedented aura emanating from the man...

It was a feeling that was completely indescribable... In that instant, it felt as if my heart was being clenched, and even breathing became difficult.

—Just a fleeting moment.

A moment later, the other person returned to their previous appearance. The huge contrast between the two made her almost think that she had had a strange illusion before.

"Remember this, you must find me, or I will never forgive you..."

She gripped the other's arm tightly, forcefully suppressing the overwhelming weariness surging from the depths of her mind, and spoke softly in a fragrant voice.

"Don't forget what you promised me..."

The monsoon winds over the island grew stronger, and the melodious and peculiar sounds of the wind transformed into music, resounding across the island.

With a soft bang, a dazzling display of fireworks burst across the night sky, looking from afar like fiery wreaths blooming over the island.

In this scorching season, vibrant summer flowers are quietly blooming...

Suddenly, the sky turned completely dark. The clouds had obscured the bright moon and countless stars in the night sky. The midnight wind swept across the layers of clouds and swept in from the distant coast, stirring up surging waves.

Amidst the crashing waves and the roaring spray, the man, whose arms were now empty, silently rose from the rocks.

P.S.: Two more updates to come.

Chapter 81 The Jade Pavilion of the Underworld (Fourth Update)

Underworld.

"I'm sorry, her situation is rather special, and I can't reveal too much."

Faced with the arrival of this uninvited guest, Heca shook his head vigorously.

"Logically, you should feel fortunate, because if she hadn't held on until the cycle of reincarnation began, she wouldn't even have the chance to be reborn now. So... wait, what are you doing?"

"This item is called the [Four-Dimensional Bomb for Earth's Destruction]."

Silently, Shi Bai took out a uniquely shaped bomb from his storage ring and placed it in his hand, then looked at Heka in front of him.

"If I were to blow up the Earth, how long would it take for it to reform?"

"...That's why I really hate guys like you who flip the table at the drop of a hat."

Upon hearing the man's words, Heca's face immediately darkened.

"What do you want to know?"

"Hmm... how long will it take for her to reappear in this world?"

Squinting at the endless dark void above him, Shi Bai asked Heca a question.

"I don't know, it could be hundreds of years, or it could be thousands of years... You need to figure out her identity first."

Heca glared at the person in front of her, clearly annoyed, and began to speak.

"Although the Dream World is a failed virtual world that can no longer give birth to a second life, she is still the master of the Dream World. If I really knew everything, do you think I would still need to be threatened by you here?"

"Okay, then, the second question."

After thinking for a moment, Shi Bai pointed behind Heca.

"Why did the Jade Palace I built in the Dream World appear in the Underworld?"

—Someone's dark eyes held undisguised suspicion.

"I'm warning you, this is my personal property. No matter how it ended up here in the underworld, you absolutely cannot claim it as your own!!"

"If that's something you should ask her!"

Having clearly noticed the changes in the man in front of her, Heca finally breathed a sigh of relief.

When the other party first arrived in the Underworld, the imposing aura they exuded almost made her think that they had come all the way from afar to destroy the Underworld.

"The Dream World exists because of her; you could say she is the core of the Dream World. If the core that supports the world disappears, what do you think will happen to that virtual world of the Dream World?"

Heca’s words were filled with obvious resentment, and she continued speaking before Shi Bai could respond.

"The dream world will collapse, and everything within it will be swallowed up by the endless void. In order to preserve those things, she voluntarily came to the underworld and chose to merge the dream world with the underworld... Hey, are you even listening?!"

"Hello, no."

Turning his head to look in the direction of Bai Yulou, Shi Bai waved his hand casually.

"........."

Looking at the composed man before her, Heca felt an overwhelming grief in her heart, which gradually transformed into a surging murderous intent over time.

"Well... in short, Baiyulou is still my personal property, right? That means I still have the right to dispose of Baiyulou, right?"

Shi Bai glanced at the Baiyu Tower, which covered an area of ​​2000 square kilometers, and nodded to himself.

"It's not impossible for Baiyulou to be in the Underworld, but without my permission, no one else can stay in Baiyulou... That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Hmph...who would want to live in such a big house?"

With a cold snort, Heca turned his head away, clearly annoyed.

"Is it alright that I've designated this area of ​​Baiyulou as your personal private domain? Is there anything else? If not, you'd better hurry up and leave. Every time you, this big troublemaker, come along, nothing good ever comes of it..."

"I do seem to have caused you a lot of trouble every time... How about this, I'll help you build the underworld?"

Turning around, Shi Bai made a suggestion to Heca, who had his back to him.

"When it comes to building things in the underworld, it seems you're only half right, completely clueless... Do you need my help?"

Would you voluntarily choose to help build the underworld?

As if meeting him for the first time, Heca looked at the man in front of her, who seemed somewhat different from before, with a look of suspicion on her face.

"There's nothing I can do about it; I'm just such a kind-hearted person."