Volume 2 Rashomon of Yomi Hirasaka Chapter 24: The War Between Two People
There once was such a powerful being.
Although he did not mean to do so, his affection for the Sanzu River made it occupy a large piece of the underworld. This piece of underworld happened to be one of the transit stations for countless souls to wander back to the world of the living. However, he occupied this place alone because of his attachment to the place where he was born.
The Sanzu River in the underworld is naturally not a good place to occupy, especially such a thoroughfare where countless souls remain. So the moment it appeared, wars broke out around it. And under the righteous accusations and struggles of countless strong men and the so-called righteous army, it did not change at all. It was not injured, not weak, as if it itself was this world, and there was no possibility of being defeated. As long as he was still in the underworld, he would be the master of this 800-li Sanzu River.
So about a hundred years later, the underworld also recognized this unique existence. He occupied a corner of the Sanzu River and designated a piece of the underworld as his own territory. Those strong people who could truly reverse cause and effect naturally disdained to trouble such a character, and the name of the Lord of the Underworld spread over time and became a local legend in the underworld.
However, one day, he suddenly had an idea. He felt that he had stayed in this lonely underworld for long enough. He wanted to see what the outside world was like. He wanted to appreciate the fragrance and scent of flowers outside. So he took action.
It manipulates people's souls, distorts their consciousness, and deliberately manipulates their thoughts.
Batch after batch, generation after generation, gradually took root and built families on the other side of the underworld. Then they dedicated their lives and wills to the dream of the Lord of the Underworld. Hirasaka also quickly expanded from a village of only a dozen people to a city-state of thousands or even tens of thousands of people.
However, abnormality is abnormality. Gathering tens of thousands of people for soul calling without any geographical advantage has crossed the line. Because there are no living people in the Dead Country and there are various restrictions, the strong cannot take action. The world of the living does not have this agreement. Therefore, the doomsday of the Lord of the Underworld came not long after he set his sights on him in the world of the living.
The people who came at the beginning were not very strong.
With the blessing of the Hirasaka Underworld Barrier, the Lord of the Underworld, who had almost as powerful abilities as the Underworld, suppressed the reckless Army of Justice with a flip of his hand, and then continuously replenished the furnace with soul fuel as preparation for his arrival.
However, after that, an extremely powerful enemy came. A witch. She had the same cultural system as him, but she was terribly strong. Even with the blessing of the netherworld barrier, she was suppressed and had nowhere to hide, and could only passively take the beating. Fortunately, the power and durability of the netherworld barrier far exceeded the witch's imagination. In the end, the Lord of the Underworld still won.
However, before she died, the shrine maiden cast a curse that reversed the entire barrier, replacing the underworld with the real land of Hirasaka.
It was like a mirror reflecting the world, the outside world was the real underworld, and the underworld had become the outside world. In fact, the barrier of Hirasaka was no longer what it used to be. The reason why the person with a split soul could not move was because the inside had already become the underworld.
In other words, those who could reach here were usually dead, all of them were pre-determined living sacrifices.
However, the native residents living here have long forgotten their identities. They have distorted their consciousness and replaced their attitudes. They regard the original living people as stone statues, while they shamelessly steal and live. In the end, they also held a ghost marriage ceremony, using the souls of the dead to continuously pollute the soul of the Lord of the Underworld, making his escape become an empty talk and a dream. So when he found that changes were coming, a monster with a separated soul and a monster without a heart came here, he regarded it as a life-saving straw.
As long as the girl can escape, as long as the soul that lives there can escape, then he can leave this hometown where he has lived for countless years. He can truly occupy the girl's turned flesh and blood, and become a real living person wandering in this colorful world. All he needs to do is destroy the ghost marriage ceremony, destroy this memorial ceremony, and disperse the dead.
However, the monster refused. It carelessly sacrificed the dead that it devoured in the living world, and maliciously played with everyone's hearts. Even the Lord of the Underworld, who was already an evil person, was filled with trembling at his nightmare heart.
So it was decided. He made up his mind. Even the evil ones have their own dreams and ideas. And now is the time to put them into practice.
"I know that I am not a good person in my mundane consciousness."
Looking at the saint who was holding the holy sword high and surrounded by light and shadow, the Lord of the Underworld spoke in a low voice, as if speaking to the enemy, but also as if speaking to himself.
"I manipulated souls, stole flesh and blood, and led countless people to destruction. My hands are already stained with blood. Although it was my fault during my ignorant period, it was my sin and I am willing to atone for it. As long as I can reach the mortal world and atone for ten thousand years, I am willing to do it."
"But you're different."
"My body can't bear my power. I feel like it's going to fall apart. It seems like I could be shattered at any moment. But from the depths of my soul, an indescribable feeling ignites. The burning heat does not allow my body to break at this moment. My power still flows in this human body, just like when I faced that witch in my unbeaten state."
With a humming sound, the Saint in front of him seemed to have completely ignored the conversation with the Lord of the Underworld. He was covered in an incandescent armor. The light and shadow of the cross were reflected in his holy white eyes, as holy as an angel descending.
He slowly put down the two-handed sword that was against his forehead, held the hilt with one hand, and walked towards the Lord of the Underworld with determination.
The holy light under his feet continued to burn the ground, turning it into a piece of blazing white footprints.
"This isn't just about Hirasaka anymore, right?"
Looking at the saint covered with a mask , the Lord of the Underworld smiled slightly.
The cold and clear bell sound gradually rang out, like the singing of countless children, and countless blood cherry blossoms floated around.
As if in direct opposition to her, flowers from the underworld bloomed one after another, and the Mandala barrier quietly appeared behind the Lord of the Underworld. The totem of the six reincarnations was hidden in it, infusing the body of this mortal girl with infinite power.
"If you get past me, you'll destroy everything, won't you?"
The body that seemed to be torn apart was forced together under the power of Huangquan irrigation. The blood color in the girl's pupils gradually converged and turned into a blood-red flower.
"Hirasaka, Tenqiu City, Black Forest, and everyone you met and everyone you didn't meet. Everyone's hopes and dreams will be crushed in an instant. But I won't let you get your wish. I can feel all the people you killed. Our hearts are beating in the same rhythm. We all have a common goal."
"It is to defeat—— "
'Bang'
A terrifying roar sounded across the plain.
The saint held a Winchester shotgun in his hand, and looked at the staggering and humiliated Lord of the Underworld with a disdainful purse on his lips. Then he switched to another firearm without hesitation. Countless holy flames were wrapped around the bullets, and they splashed towards the seriously injured Lord of the Underworld like a curtain of rain.
"So much bullshit..."
Looking at the screaming figure shrouded in holy light, Li Lin threw two steam daggers over and said in a low voice.
