I became the Lord of the Eternal World in Tokyo.

Takizawa Kai's precise perception of the direction of spiritual energy made his ability to perceive over long distances a reality.

But soon, he let out a heavy groan, his highly concentrated energy and spirit suddenly dissipated, and he couldn't even control the spiritual energy around him. He collapsed to the ground, his face pale.

"Well!"

"Little Kui!"

Saito Ryuichi rushed forward and supported Takizawa Kai, who was seeing stars.

The silent Minamoto Shizumi rubbed the hilt of Hotarumaru's sword with her thumb, feeling rather puzzled—she didn't sense anything unusual about her surroundings.

"Yes... Nanjo Manami."

A dozen seconds later, Takizawa Kai suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with terror as he gasped for breath: "It was she who caused the large-scale spiritual energy fluctuation in Arakawa Ward just now..."

"She was the one who severed my sensory connection before I could even react!"

"So, Xiao Kui, you came up to the rooftop because you noticed what happened in Arakawa Ward..."

Saito Ryuichi first realized, then covered his forehead and sighed, "Since it's such a distant matter, let's not worry about it. Look, now we have to spend another day recuperating, and the elimination rounds are just around the corner."

"It's not like this……"

Takizawa Kai shook his head weakly: "I sensed that many people had done this first, which is why I wanted to find out. But I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, all the prying eyes would fail."

Saito Ryuichi was taken aback, then heard Takizawa Kai murmur a question.

"How can she be so strong when they are both Yin-Yang elementalists?"

The experiences of the weak may lead to the same end, but the lives of the strong are full of wonders.

God knows how Nanjo Manami became so amazing.

Yuan Jingshui muttered to herself.

“The Yin-Yang Great Category?” Saito Ryuichi shook his head directly. “Kui, you’re wrong.”

The current head of the Saito family said, "Nanjo Manami is the 'divine child' of the Nanjo family, and she is a unique figure among all the divine children throughout history."

It would be problematic if she weren't strong.

Son of God...?

Yuan Jingshui's expression shifted slightly, and he subconsciously tightened his grip on the hilt of his knife.

—At the same time, countless thoughts and gazes from all over Tokyo’s 23 wards were simultaneously cut off.

The name "Nanjo Manami" has once again come into the view of many people, following the photograph that depicted the arrival of the new era.

……

"Nanjo-nee, you called me here... Master Huijue?"

The moment Uesugi Tetsu entered the office, he smelled an extremely strong, yet strangely fragrant, stench of blood.

The taste of blood mingled with the aroma, creating a strange and indistinguishable fusion.

Upon seeing Huijue being painstakingly treated by an Onmyoji, Uesugi Tetsu first glanced at the Jizo statue in Huijue's arms, then met Huijue's gaze with a gentle smile.

"Mr. Uesugi, it's great to finally meet you."

The monk smiled and handed over the Jizo statue that Uesugi Tetsu knew very well: "Huijue is here, I'm returning the Jizo statue to you, benefactor."

Seeing Uesugi Tetsuya accept the Jizo statue with both hands, examining it closely and looking hesitant to speak, Huijue continued to speak with a smile.

“I have said that as long as you live, your Ksitigarbha statue will not be damaged in the slightest… I have done it.”

"As for those Sanskrit characters that are glowing above, I was fortunate enough to obtain a secret method at Hongan-ji Temple. This method can be used to further reduce the power of the vows within, and it will also make things easier for you, Uesugi, later."

"This injury I sustained was to sever my karmic ties with my master and enter the mortal realm; it has little to do with you, benefactor."

"Grandmaster……"

Uesugi Tetsu had so many things he wanted to say and ask, but in the end, they all coalesced into just four simple words.

"Many thanks."

Huijue's wounds, which reached the bone, were churning and healing with granulation tissue, a gruesome sight, yet he continued explaining with an unchanging expression.

"However, the Sanskrit is still flashing at this moment, which means that the power of the vow is being continuously reduced. When it dims, Uesugi will be able to probe into it with his mind."

Uesugi Tetsu nodded: "I understand."

He stroked the back of the Ksitigarbha statue with his fingertips and carefully and solemnly put it into his bosom.

"My lord... I will rescue you from inside unharmed."

"I promise."

Uesugi Tetsu said calmly and silently.

After finishing discussing the "serious business" about the Ksitigarbha statue, Huijue's demeanor became noticeably more relaxed.

The monk carefully examined Uesugi Tetsuya's body, and couldn't help but applaud in admiration, ignoring even the fact that some minor wounds had reopened.

"It's only been a few days, but Uesugi's strength has improved so much."

The changes in spiritual energy he had sensed before were merely "observations," but after actually seeing Uesugi Tetsu in person, Huijue truly realized the almost earth-shattering changes in this young man.

Perhaps the current Uesugi benefactor can test his skills against me and then emerge unscathed.

Uesugi Tetsu used his mind to make a Flame Seed emerge: "The knockout stage of the seeding battle is approaching, so we naturally need to make more preparations."

"In my humble opinion, if no one else makes much progress and no unexpected events occur, the champion of that battle is already obvious."

Huijue winked at him.

"Don't flatter me so much that I'll set another flag, Master." Uesugi Tetsu immediately planted a reverse flag for himself, "Maintaining fifth place is a victory."

"But speaking of accidents..."

Huijue paused for a moment and looked at Nanjo Ai.

The latter immediately understood and told the Onmyoji to step back, then waved his hand to set up several layers of anti-peeping barriers.

Huijue, who had waited patiently for a while, spoke with utmost seriousness.

"I have heard that the peerless genius of the Hozoin school, whom his disciples and the current head monk call a 'divinely bestowed treasure,' may come to Tokyo in a few days, probably related to the Seed Wars."

"As for whether this person will participate in the seeding battle, this humble monk does not know," Huijue said solemnly. "In any case, please be careful."

Could a peerless genius come to participate in the Eastern Conference seeding battle?

Uesugi Tetsuya was a little confused—generally speaking, most of those who belong to the category of super geniuses have already become gods or spirits, or belong to the previous generation and are not allowed to participate.

For example, Tokugawa Ryuji, Minamoto no Shizumizu's elder sister, and most of the top disciples of various schools and the first in line of succession to the Onmyoji families.

Nanjo Manami noticed his confusion and explained while looking at her phone.

"Because this legendary 'divine treasure' belonging to the Hozoin school of martial arts was only ten years old when the first wave arrived last month."

"Ten years old?"

Uesugi Tetsu blinked and exclaimed "Ah!"

A ten-year-old kid probably hasn't even reached puberty yet; his bones haven't even started growing. How could he possibly hold Hozoin's cross-shaped spear?

Do you really think everyone is Tokugawa Yugoro?

No, that's actually quite possible...

After all, the Hozoin school is a world-renowned school of spear fighting.

Its status in the spear fighting style is almost the same as that of the "Shinkage-ryu" in the sword fighting style, and even Uesugi Tetsu knows this very well.

The Hozoin-ryu spear technique is considered the pinnacle of spear fighting.

Founded by Hozoin Inei during the Edo period, it was famous for its mastery of the cross-shaped spear.

The cross spear, based on the standard spear, has crescent-shaped crossblades added to both sides of the blade, giving it a variety of complex attack methods.

The saying "Thrusting makes it a long spear, slashing makes it a naginata, cutting makes it a hooked sickle" describes the cross spear of the Hozoin school.

Not long after Uesugi Tetsuya learned the Plain Spear Technique, he also considered switching to the Hozoin School.

Unfortunately, the Hozoin school is, to some extent, a temple-like organization with strict rules, and he didn't have any connections within it.

As Uesugi Tetsuya learned more and more skills, there weren't enough hours in a day, so the matter was put on hold until now.

Therefore, the so-called "divine treasures" of martial arts and spear techniques are most likely not just for show, but actually exist.

The Hozoin school can't afford to lose face like this.

A prodigy who, at ten years old or even earlier, is already comparable to a god or a demon.

If he had been born in the Warring States period five hundred years ago, perhaps Kazumi Nobutsuna would have had one more worthy opponent; if he had been born ten years earlier, his name would probably have been as well-known as Minamoto Shizumi.

Unfortunately, the genius of the Hozoin school has been lying dormant until now, and is only now beginning to show his talent.

Therefore, he is destined not to be remembered.

Uesugi Tetsuya, who had just been beheaded by the young Uesugi Nobutsuna, rubbed his itchy hands and murmured to himself with a faint sense of anticipation.

"Now, I'm kind of looking forward to the day when I see this 'divine treasure'."

……

One day, or more accurately, most of the day later.

Uesugi Tetsuya, who was on the rooftop bathing in the moonlight with Ririko and discussing with great enthusiasm the order in which to open the acupoints for the next stage of the Myoga Breathing Technique, paused in his speech.

"Uh... Ririko, wait a moment."

Uesugi Tetsu carefully took out the small Jizo statue from his arms and used his hand to block out the silver moonlight that was streaming down from the sky.

He narrowed his eyes again.

They then discovered that the Sanskrit characters on the surface of the Ksitigarbha statue, which had originally been emitting a faint glow, had now completely dimmed.

This means that the entrance to the Ksitigarbha statue has been opened!

Chapter 279 The Choice of the Complete Divine Treasure! "That's why I came to save you, Er Chi."

"what happened?"

Ririko stopped talking and looked at the small Jizo statue in Uesugi Tetsu's hand.

She suddenly realized: "This is what you mentioned before, the object that holds your shikigami's spirit..."

"Yes."

Uesugi Tetsu nodded, sensing that the Jizo statue had completely opened a channel to the outside world: "I'm going to bring back Lord Erchi."

“Didn’t Master Huijue say that those with higher levels of mental cultivation would have an advantage when entering?” Ririko said. “In that case, as long as Uesugi-kun tells me the precautions…”

"I'm not that low."

Having experienced all the branches of the universe, Uesugi Tetsu shook his head.

"Besides, you and Ririko aren't that close, are you? Even if you're not completely fooled when you enter, you might still be unable to get her out of there."

He added, "If two people go in, who knows what unknown phenomena might occur, and that would be troublesome."

"Oh."

Ririko finally understood that Uesugi Tetsuya had already made up his mind.

Since that's the case, nothing she says will change this guy's mind.

Therefore, the girl stopped talking about it and instead asked, "So, is it in a hurry?"

Uesugi Tetsu knew that Ririko wanted to resolve the topic they hadn't finished discussing earlier, so he replied,

"It's not to the point where we absolutely have to go in the next second."

"Okay, then I'll keep it short."

Riri responded quickly and fluently.

“We previously discussed the three acupoint development routes of Little Divine Treasure—【Eightfold Lu】, 【Swift Divine Meridian】, and 【Azure Breath Network】—which respectively develop the physical body, spirit, and energy.

Of the three, Uesugi Tetsu had some recollection of the term "Yae-ro".

According to the Kojiki, Amaterasu Omikami, in her anger, fled into the Ama-no-Iwato (Heavenly Rock Cave), causing darkness to descend upon the world and giving rise to demons and evil.

In order to attract Amaterasu back to the mortal world, the eight million gods decorated the cave entrance with various beautiful objects.