【A silent and mysterious forest, where you can see raccoon dog statues everywhere, scattered torii gates hidden among the trees, and abandoned shrines deep in the forest. The eerie atmosphere lingers】
【In the shadows, as soon as you enter this world, you are immediately watched by many pairs of eyes】
【You see Kappa, Hyakume, Yamawaro, Kodama, Yama-waro, Yuki-onna, Onibi, and many more】
【You remain expressionless, radiating a monstrous aura as vast as a nightmare. Glaring crimson pupils appear around you, peering back at those eyes in the shadows】
【There is no doubt, your terrifying demonic aura has intimidated them, and one by one, the yokai flee in disarray to the depths of the forest】
【At this moment, you are no longer the great Onmyoji who walks among humans, respected and adored】
【You are the terrifying and ruthless Lord of the Yokai, feared by all】
【Your arrival is like pouring oil into a hot pan, instantly stirring the once peaceful forest into agitation】
【However, compared to these nervous yokai, you are undoubtedly more relaxed, even having the leisure to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the forest】
【On this night, the forest, which should be dark and terrifying, is filled with various sources of light】
【Patches of luminous plants and flowers dot and dispel the darkness, and occasionally you see some rather peculiar and rare materials】
【For example, the "Mingcao", a plant that is said to vibrate faintly with the sound of thunder, even on windless days】
【Ignoring the countless gazes of fear in the shadows, you proceed directly toward the depths of the forest】
【You know that to increase the play score of the "Lord of the Night Parade" template, you must achieve the literal meaning of the goal】
【First, of course, you need to unify the yokai realm】
【If you can't even unify the yokai realm, how can you reflect the value of the "Lord of the Night Parade"】
【Therefore, your first target is the Tengu clan, whose ancestral land is located in the deep mountains】
【You break into the Tengu clan's territory】
【The Tengu guards stationed there drive you away, ordering you to leave the forest】
【Seeming to sense your ill intentions, they prepare to attack directly】
【In a flash, you easily subdue him and drag him forward】
【You arrive at the Tengu clan's territory】
【Your actions enrage the Tengu clan, and countless members immediately appear, furious and ready to attack】
【Compared to the Tengu clan in later generations, who were forced to hide after the Abyss War due to dwindling numbers, the current Tengu clan can truly be said to be at its peak】
【You have no interest in these low-level thugs, you only need to see the current Great Tengu】
【Just as you are about to clear all the obstacles in your way, the Great Tengu appears. It is a woman of exquisite beauty】
【She orders all her clan members to disperse, asking you to release the young man you are holding, and invites you inside】
【Not worrying about this being a trap, your absolute confidence allows you to ignore the gazes of all the Tengu clan members, and you follow the Great Tengu into the depths of the clan's territory】
…………
Deep within the Tengu clan territory!
Unlike ordinary yokai, the Tengu value cultivation and enlightenment more.
For this reason, their living environment is very peaceful and serene.
The wooden houses with streams and bridges exude a quaint charm.
The youthful-looking Luo Chen sits opposite the adult female, the atmosphere so quiet that there isn't a spark of tension.
This is quite unexpected for Luo Chen, who had initially thought there would be a great battle.
Despite her clan member being humiliated, the Great Tengu seems very calm.
The mature beauty with the red long-nosed mask on the side of her head sits quietly, speaking softly:
“You must be the Lord of the Yokai who has been circulating recently.”
She seems to have expected this day, and is very calm about Luo Chen's arrival.
“You know why I'm here?”
The mature beauty smiles gently, her gaze lingering for a moment on the crimson pupils flickering around him.
“The things your underlings, the great yokai, have done are not a secret. It is not strange for us yokai to know about it.”
That's right, Luo Chen nods slightly.
After leaving Crane Island, the yokai left on the island have not stopped expanding their territory.
As he instructed, the Tsuchigumo and Jorogumo continue to seek out other great yokai, forcibly incorporating them under their banner.
If they encounter someone they cannot defeat or someone who wants to run away, they simply call upon Kappa Chilli, unleashing a storm from above, a full-screen AOE attack.
Now, in less than a month, the yokai force on Crane Island has grown like a snowball, becoming a truly formidable power.
The name "Lord of the Yokai" has spread to Yashiori Island, Watatsumi Island, Seirai Island, Tsurumi Island, and even Narukami Island, where rumors of him are circulating.
After becoming famous, some small yokai struggling to survive would even actively go to Crane Island to join the ranks.
As of now, Crane Island has over 20 great yokai, making it a truly terrifying force.
“Since you know why I’m here, then let's get straight to the point. What is the Tengu clan's decision?”
Both sides know what's at stake, so Luo Chen doesn't waste time and asks the Great Tengu directly about her stance.
The direct questioning leaves no room for maneuver.
The Great Tengu sighs faintly and says:
“Our Tengu clan only wants to live in seclusion in the mountains and not be involved in the affairs of the mortal world.”
“That is your own survival choice, and it has nothing to do with my purpose here.”
Relentlessly blocking any opportunity for the other side to back down, Luo Chen stares coldly at the Great Tengu.
The mature beauty furrows her brow slightly, her expression showing the first sign of fluctuation.
She hesitates, of course. The great yokai before her is an enigma, but judging from his domineering approach in gathering those wicked great yokai, he is definitely not someone easy to deal with.
Most importantly, she believes this is just the beginning.
After the Tengu clan, who is next?
The Oni, the Tanuki, and finally… the Byakushin Kitsune.
As the wise Great Tengu of this generation, she vaguely senses the changes to come.
It is very likely that this meeting will be the catalyst for a fierce battle among the yokai.
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