NCCnovel Chapter 478 Tampering with Faith, Sun and Moon Shining Together
Chapter 478 Tampering with Faith, Sun and Moon Shining Together
Chapter 478 Tampering with Faith, Sun and Moon Shining Together
"The ends of the earth".
The extreme sharpness was about to strike Bai Ze, but that tiny distance suddenly became incredibly far.
Bai Ze, which was right in front of them, was rapidly moving away, as if it were in another corner of the world. Even with the Shrinking Earth technique, they could not cross this distance between the ends of the earth.
However, the light from the Yata no Kagami remained fixed on Bai Ze.
At the same time, array patterns suddenly appeared in the sky and on the ground, forming array tracks, which then evolved into the Twenty-Eight Mansions.
In an instant, the sky darkened, starlight twinkled, and the four symbols appeared in the starry sky, descending starlight and falling on the four figures.
Tsukahara Shin'emon, Chiba Shusuke, Amakusa Genjuro, and a familiar figure to Hakutaku, Izumi Muneshige, each occupied one of the four sides, surrounding the high-rise building where Hakutaku was located.
The surrounding scenery also became dim, as if we had entered another world.
"The so-called Onmyoji from Japan?"
Bai Ze remained expressionless, his gaze fixed on a young man dressed in hunting robes and wearing a black hat in the distance.
Another nine-star warrior from Ying Kingdom also appeared at this moment.
There's also Kamiizumi Muneshige, who was captured by the Western Alliance but has now been released and joins the other three Japanese sword masters in surrounding Bai Ze.
Further away, Saiou was manipulating the Yata Mirror, as if he were controlling the sun, with a ray of light constantly shining on Bai Ze.
Shadows flashed around, and ninjas dressed in dark bodysuits protected the twenty-eight Onmyoji, providing energy for the formation above.
"Tian Gong Dao Man greets Your Excellency."
The Onmyoji, dressed in a white hunting robe, held a magatama in one hand and a bat fan in the other, and bowed to Bai Ze from afar, saying, "I have long admired your reputation. On behalf of the Onmyodo of Ying Kingdom, I humbly request your guidance."
As he spoke, a radiant light swirled around him, and one after another, ferocious and bizarre demonic figures appeared around Tian Gongdao, protecting him within.
The starlight that fell from the formation transformed into mysterious runes, which were imprinted on the bodies of Tsukahara Sword Saint and the others.
"The Yin-Yang Way of Japan," Bai Ze chuckled, "formations, Western Alliance gene warriors, Kosh'e's 'Theory of Immortal Evolution,' how come none of the elements in your Yin-Yang Arts belong to Japan? If someone who didn't know better saw you, they would think you were a Slug, so good at stealing."
Those bizarre and grotesque demons are actually people who have had the genes of strange beasts from the Mountain and Sea Realm implanted into their bodies and then modified using biotechnology.
Bai Ze saw some of Kosh'e's influence in it.
When Koshke came to Japan, he lured the Japanese emperor to launch the God of Calamity Project, artificially creating the God of Calamity, Yamata no Orochi.
The Calamity God Project ultimately resulted in the loss of half of Ying Kingdom's territory, and its experimental data was left behind in the Yingzhou Secret Realm by Kosh'e. However, in the process, Ying Kingdom still acquired a considerable amount of technology.
It now appears that Tengu Dōman was the inheritor of these technologies.
He artificially created demons and then controlled them with secret techniques, treating them as "shikigami" and ruling them.
Tengu Dōman's art style may seem mysterious, but it's really just that simple.
Essentially, it is a combination of technology and martial arts, and it should also have the function of its innate supernatural powers.
Although it was their first meeting, Bai Ze, with his insight and understanding, immediately saw through the clues.
However, it must be admitted that Tengu Doman is quite talented, able to combine different fields such as biotechnology, martial arts, and formations to create his own school of thought.
Upon hearing Bai Ze's words, Tian Gong Dao Man's expression hardened, but he then smiled and said, "As expected of a genius who even amazes your teacher, you saw through my foundation with just one glance."
"Teacher?" Bai Ze raised an eyebrow.
"I studied under Professor Kosch'e, and you are right, I have indeed studied 'The Theory of Immortal Evolution'," said Tengu Doman, opening his bat-shaped fan.
It's you again, Koschae.
When it comes to biotechnology, you can't really avoid talking about Koche.
This guy spreads his "Theory of Immortality" everywhere and sucks the blood of researchers everywhere. He can be called a senior vampire educator, to the point that he has become the highest mountain in the world's biological field today.
As he spoke, the formation gradually stabilized, and the four sword strikes, like invisible blades, were aimed at Bai Ze from afar.
Tengu Doman raised the magatama in his hand, presiding over the formation, sealing off the space, and allowing the sword techniques from all four directions to coordinate and lock the four sides together.
"These four are the pinnacle of swordsmanship in my Japan, and can be called the Four Great Swordsmen of the World. Add to that my Yin-Yang Technique and the Yata Mirror used by Prince Saiou, and with the Three Sacred Treasures gathered, the power of Japan is concentrated here."
Tengu Daoman said leisurely, "You can see the foundation of Yin-Yang techniques, but I wonder if your strength is as good as your eyesight."
"The future of Ying Kingdom can only be controlled by the people of Ying Kingdom," Sai-o said loudly, staring at Hakutaku. "Hakutaku, you are in trouble. In various cities, various sects, led by the Great Joy Sect, have taken advantage of the chaos to rise up. It is impossible for you to get support from the autonomous combat machine in the short term."
As for how those cults got wind of it, that was of course thanks to the King of Vegetarians.
In order to reclaim Ying Kingdom, she didn't even care about the life of her own brother, let alone anyone else.
Isn't this just gambling with the safety of Japan as well? All in.
Betting on the fate of a nation is a basic practice for the Japanese; if you're unhappy about it, don't play.
Words were like knives, attempting to disrupt Bai Ze's mind; four swords were drawn simultaneously, their sharpness constantly pressing forward.
However, Bai Ze was completely unmoved by this.
His gaze swept around, and his calm expression made the four swordsmen even more vigilant.
At this point, to remain so calm means either they're bluffing or they still have a trump card up their sleeve.
The person in front of me is the one who seized the opportunity, forced the general to leave, and then swallowed up the entire Steel Continent.
You can underestimate his strength, but you must never underestimate his cunning.
Therefore, the Sword Saint of Iehara made a decisive move and said, "Attack!"
Since words cannot sway the other party, then we must not give them the opportunity to sway us.
Moreover, with the majority against the minority, the advantage lies with us.
Tsukahara Shin'emon was the core of the attack. As soon as he moved, the other three, guided by his sword, launched their attacks simultaneously.
Both Chiba Shusuke and Amakusa Genjuro are known for their speed. Hokushin Itto-ryu's swordsmanship is as swift as lightning, while Kyokage-ryu's techniques maximize physical speed, thereby pushing the destructive power to the limit.
Speed is power.
One follows the Zhenwu system, while the other follows the Xinwu system, but both are essentially based on the swordsmanship system of the old Japan.
At that moment, the two attacked simultaneously, like two bolts of lightning streaking across the sky.
Kamiizumi Muneshige then planted his sword into the ground, and the sword energy pierced through the building, rushing into the high-rise where Bai Ze was located, and then upwards, like a waterfall flowing backwards, directly rushing towards Bai Ze.
But even faster than them was the Kusanagi sword of the Tsukahara Sword Saint.
Shrinking the earth to an inch, the sword's edge can cut through anything it touches.
It was faster than Chiba Shusuke and Amakusa Genjuro, and its swordsmanship was more intense than Kamiizumi Muneshige's.
Furthermore, the Yata Mirror and the Yasakani no Magatama were also present. The Yata Mirror shone brightly, fixing Bai Ze's figure in place, while the Yasakani no Magatama pushed the power of the formation to its limit.
In an instant, the starlight shone brightly, and starlight rained down, sealing off the last gap.
The array suppressed space, yet it was sliced open by unparalleled sharpness.
Even the ends of the earth can be cleaved by this sharp edge. When the three divine weapons are combined, they embody the oldest beliefs of the people of Ying. Between heaven and earth, it seems that only the brilliance of this sword shines.
Bai Ze was unable to pay attention to the other parties, because the sharp edge in front of him had cut through space, shattered the protective true essence, and even the five-colored divine light could be cleaved by the sword's edge.
Bai Ze was unable to hide in another space as he had done with the general yesterday.
Because the Yata no Kagami (Eight-Span Mirror) can guide the way, the Kusanagi sword, empowered by the Yasakani no Magatama (Eight-Span Curved Jewel), is powerful enough to cut through any obstacle.
In an instant, it seemed eternal; the brilliance of the sword light was so intense that it was impossible to perceive.
This sword strike severed Bai Ze's body.
"Did it work?"
Even the King of Sai was stunned when he saw this scene reflected in the Yata no Kagami (Eight-Span Mirror).
It was that easy to do?
In the next instant, three sword lights arrived, and a rain of starlight fell.
The attacks from all four sides, and the ultimate moves of all four, descended in an instant, arriving simultaneously as the brilliance of the grass sword dimmed.
Then, it lingered outside of that small space.
A strong wind blew, blowing Bai Ze's hair. The Yin and Yang energies circulated endlessly, stopping all attacks within an inch of their range.
Ahead, a sword's edge was stopped; Bai Ze pinched the sword between his fingers, causing the blade of the grass sword to finally come to a halt in front of him.
The sharpness that could cut through space could not cut through Bai Ze's sword finger, and the extreme sword energy was weakening at a visible speed.
"The path of faith is three parts faith and seven parts symbolism. Symbolism is superior to faith because it can transform the power of faith."
Bai Ze held the sword between his fingers, his voice calm and unhurried, the sword light between his fingers concealed, and he actually drew out the last bit of sharpness.
"Using the Three Sacred Treasures as symbols is a clever idea, but unfortunately, they have failed to fulfill their symbolic function."
The most crucial aspect of this symbol is transforming the power of faith into one's own strength.
And this is also the key to determining whether a method of faith is superior.
Drawing upon the power of believers' thoughts can rapidly increase one's strength, but it can also easily lead to collapse due to the loss of faith.
Only by using superior methods to transform the power of faith into one's own strength can one break free from this constraint.
Even if faith is lost in the future, at least the power we already possess will not be lost.
This is also the greatest strength of the God's Hand; its conversion rate is even lower than that of the current Bai Ze.
The Three Sacred Treasures of Japan undoubtedly do not possess such a function. Furthermore, in Japanese mythology, the so-called eight million gods are said to fall from grace due to a lack of faith.
If it is not transformed into one's own strength, there is a risk that the foundation will be shaken, or even...:
Stolen!
Bai Ze's fingers seemed to conceal a black hole, completely swallowing the sharpness of the grass sword and restoring this divine weapon of Ying Kingdom to its original form.
An ordinary bronze sword.
In contrast, Bai Ze exuded an extreme sharpness, his hair fluttering as his vital energy was split and his true essence was divided.
The spiritual power of faith on the grass sword was transferred entirely to Bai Ze.
At the same time, the mirror light that had been shining on Bai Ze also began to change. Rays of light detached from the Yata Mirror, surrounded Bai Ze, and began to condense into a sun disc from nothing.
"Everyone says that the sword saint of Japan has divine swordsmanship, but now, I am your god."
As Bai Ze spoke, the brilliance of the Yata Mirror was also taken away by him, and all faith was transferred to Bai Ze.
A new sun is rising.
The four-way offensive collapsed under the brilliance of the captured power, the formation surrounding the area shook constantly, and the surrounding scenery became distorted.
The Kusanagi sword was enveloped in intense heat. Tsukahara Kensei retreated several steps, shrinking the distance between them, and managed to escape the range of the flames at the critical moment. However, only the hilt of the Kusanagi sword remained in his hand.
When the power of faith is lost, even a so-called divine artifact is no better than a fine iron longsword.
"How is this possible?" Tsukahara Kensei stared at the scene in disbelief, never expecting such a strange turn of events.
He had even considered the possibility of defeat, but what he saw before him was beyond his imagination.
Tengu Doman staggered backward, his demonic protectors roaring in unison. He frantically poured his true essence into the Eight-Foot Magatama, but could not stop the loss of power.
At this moment, King Jai lost all composure, his dignified face contorted with rage.
"This is impossible!" she screamed.
Nothing is impossible.
A figure appeared silently and entered the formation.
"The faith of Japan ultimately comes from the Japanese. As long as we control the source of the faith, we can change where the faith ends up."
Lu Qiudi, dressed in a shrine maiden's outfit, gracefully approached, her eyes filled with fervor as she watched the sun rise. "Moreover, your Ying Kingdom's religious research is all based on the Calamity God Project. Those who possess the data from the Calamity God Project can also grasp the specific details of the Three Sacred Treasures."
Of course, specific situations require specific analysis.
Therefore, Lu Qiuhuo had been hiding in the Ise Grand Shrine in Japan during this time, secretly gathering information about the Three Sacred Treasures and conducting research.
Bai Ze left without any hesitation not only because he controlled the Steel Continent, but also because Lu Qiudi was secretly behind him.
Unfortunately, the King and his companions were unaware of all this.
By combining the data obtained by Lu Qiuhuo, and then having Bai Ze manipulate it with the power of words, he managed to seize control of the faith in the Three Divine Artifacts.
Now, Bai Ze is the god of the Japanese.
From the very beginning, King Jai and his men had no chance of winning.
The faith within the Yata Mirror and the Grass Sword was transferred, and the power of the Yasakani no Magatama was rapidly dissipating. The power accumulated by the three over the decades was absorbed by Bai Ze and refined using the "Sun and Moon Hanging Symbols Chapter".
Within the central dantian, the chaotic void spun, and the illusory images of stars within transformed into the sun, which rapidly grew stronger.
A massive gravitational field once again appeared around Bai Ze, directly distorting the formation and crushing the starry sky above.
Then, another round of bright light appeared, and the moon disc separated from the sun.
The sun and moon hang in the sky, shining together on heaven and earth.
The "Sun and Moon Phenomena Chapter" of the Cantongqi was immediately completed, and even evolved into a completely new direction by Bai Ze.
By transforming a human body into a celestial body, the most important step was taken.
And the Kingdom of Ying also welcomed its sun.
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