On this day,
The sky is bright and clear in Kyoto;
On this day,
The front door of Genji's gate is sparse.
Crossing the gate of the Yuan family, which has been accumulated over time, the first thing that comes into view is a row of tall warriors wearing black full armor.
They are like bells and pines,
Like a lifeless sculpture!
Even if you peek inside through the slit in the helmet, you can only see a terrifying darkness.
The Sasa gentian pattern painted on the pitch-black breastplate is the only color that can be seen in this torrent of steel.
The flags of Suifeng Hunting are embroidered with the patterns of , , , and Dai.
Crossing the soul-shaking torrent of steel and traveling inwards, they arrived at a courtyard.
Rather than saying it is a courtyard, it would be more appropriate to turn it into a military training ground.
There are onmyoji masters wearing various hunting clothes kneeling in a hierarchical manner.
The colors of hunting clothes range from light to dark.
The aura revealed also goes from weak to strong.
They faced the direction of the portal and closed their eyes, sensing and waiting.
Continuing to walk deeper into the Yuan family, the road began to gradually become narrower, and dark green moss climbed up some of the stone steps.
Obviously, there are not many people walking on this narrow path on weekdays.
Finally, after walking through this long and secluded path, my sight was greatly expanded.
What comes directly into view is the huge altar made of granite piled high! !
Under the illumination of the sky, the thick granite reflects a huge sense of oppression that makes people feel heavy inside. Complex runes that cannot be traced and cannot be described are painted on the 'side skirts'. The clear stone steps to climb the altar are like climbing from the mortal world. The ladder to heaven! !
It is hard to imagine that such a huge altar is cast deep in this huge mansion with a faint ancient color! !
Walking towards the altar with heavy emotions, invisible pressure and clear chill began to interweave.
The pressure comes from the altar that is enshrined in an unknown place or where it leads to, and the chill comes from the sword-wielding warriors lined up on both sides of the cheerful place.
Different from the ghost soldiers stationed in front of the temple,
They did not wear full armor that covered their mouths and noses with protective gear. They looked exactly like a rogue warrior, with slender Odachi swords attached to their waists, and their strong palms pressed lightly on the handles of the swords.
But what is similar is the standing posture as straight as a pine and the pouring words of "Keep No Strangers In"! !
four on each side,
Although there are only eight soldiers, it gives visitors a sense of intimidation that is no less intimidating than the previous steel torrent!
we can even say,
The sense of killing is even greater than that! !
He hurriedly passed the eight soldiers who were guarding the entrance of the altar and continued forward. Another young warrior appeared in front of him.
His attire is similar to the previous eight people, and his clothes are also embroidered with the large Sasa gentian pattern.
Different from the previous eight people, the Odachi sword on his waist has three handles, and this guy's aura is relatively restrained.
However, just the collision of eyes, but for an instant, there was a terrifying illusion that the whole person was about to be cut apart by the light of the sword! !
Don't dare to look at each other,
After crossing the last line of defense that could be formed into an army by one person and continuing a few steps forward, they almost reached the stone steps in front of the altar.
Glancing along the stone steps towards the altar, you can see a small figure. She is wearing a white witch costume, kneeling on the altar. Her young hands are rubbing her eyes, as if she is crying, constantly opening and closing them. His mouth should also be telling something.
However, all these voices cannot be ignored.
Because there is an invisible barrier covering the edge of the altar table, which not only confines the little one in the miko uniform, but also completely blocks the sound inside.
His eyes retracted and fell directly in front of the stone steps. A white-haired young man wearing a white hunting coat was sitting quietly here.
Logically speaking, people dressed like this shouldn't be here.
After all, white is the pure color and the weakest color. Any other pigment can erode and change it.
Therefore, the colors of hunting clothes and charms used by Onmyoji to determine levels are from light to dark.
What's strange is not only the color of his hunting clothes, but also the talisman placed beside him is not a talisman, but a slender sword.
Even through the scabbard sealing the blade, one can smell a strong smell of blood in this peaceful environment!
This must be a bloodthirsty blade that has plundered countless lives! !
"Master, the time for sacrifice has long passed. Why are you still able to sit quietly and calmly without starting the sacrifice ceremony?"
"We don't care what other thoughts or thoughts you have in your mind."
"Start the sacrificial ceremony now!"
"Otherwise, once the Snake God becomes angry, he will no longer seek cooperation from the Genji family, and will no longer grant the Genji family power over the world, causing the Yuan family to fall to the top of the three major families. You cannot afford such a crime!!"
The old man urged sternly,
The voice had some vicissitudes of life, and although he addressed the head of the family, there was no extra respect.
Hearing the sound, the white-haired young man sitting quietly in front of the altar slowly opened his eyes, and what appeared in his eyes was an old man with gray hair in dark hunting clothes.
He is the elder of the clan and can be regarded as the interlocutor recommended by the older generation of the Yuan family.
"Should you add "Sir" after "Master of the House"?
Seeing the person coming, a flash of disdain flashed in Minamoto norimitsu's eyes, and his blurted answer had nothing to do with the sacrifice mentioned by the former.
Suddenly, a flush of indignation appeared on the old man's face for a junior who was so self-assertive in his identity!
"Minamoto Yorimitsu, I'm here to kindly remind you of the importance of sacrifice!"
"Previously, you have lengthened the interval between sacrifices willfully, which has made the snake god dissatisfied. Don't you know this?!"
He complained sharply,
Even the title of head of the family is not a suffix.
I don’t know if I am relying on a group of old people behind the scenes who do not want to completely delegate their power, or if this is a place where I can communicate with the snake god!
"Minamoto Yorii,"
"Be aware of who you are."
Regarding the old man's sudden madness, the white-haired young man sitting in front of the altar did not get angry immediately, but reminded the former in a low voice.
However, Minamoto Yorii didn't have the slightest sense of awareness for being reminded like this.
"identity?"
"Minamoto Yorimitsu, don't forget whose support you are able to sit as the head of the family is because of your support."
"It's us!!"
"Without us, you would never be in this position!"
He even increased the continuous output of fire!
This behavior also made Yorimitsu Minamoto laugh.
"It turns out that I am able to sit in this position because of your support."
He said meaningfully, with a mixture of teasing and indifference in his eyes.
The rhetorical question made the angry expression on Minamoto Yorii's face loosen, but it was only for a moment.
This is a place dedicated to the snake god,
Lord Snake God must also be watching everything happening here through the narrow crack!
He didn't dare do anything to himself!
"Is not it?"
"The Yuan family, blessed by the snake god, has never been short of geniuses. Your rise to the top is entirely due to our active choice."
"But look at what you have done in the past few years since you became the head of the family?"
"I presume to postpone the time of sacrifice and conquer the country as I please."
"Are you going to put the hopes and future of the Yuan family under your own will?"
"Don't continue to act recklessly. Before the snake god is angry, hold a sacrifice ceremony immediately!!"
Minamoto Yorii, who maintains his own identity and snake body as a guardian, once again gave orders to the young head of the family in front of him.
If it's other things, that's it. Even if they lead a crowd to attack the country, they can still turn a blind eye!
Even if the prophecy comes true, there is no need to worry if this rare genius in the clan dies at the hands of the Dajiangshan Ghost King. They can just continue to choose a clan leader.
Even if the new clan leader cannot match Minamoto Yorimitsu's talents, he can just be obedient.
After all, the foundation of the Yuan family is no longer just the art of controlling monsters.
At the moment, their true foundation lies in this altar and the supreme divine power given by the snake body!
As long as we continue to maintain this trading relationship with the snake god,
Then, Genji will prosper forever!
Even he himself can have a chance to obtain the blessing of the snake body before the deadline reaches, and gain longer and even eternal life! !
here,
At this moment,
The desires in Minamoto Yorii's heart were infinitely expanded and amplified,
It's like there is an extremely ghostly voice that is constantly tempting in his ears!
This prompted him to issue the final order directly to the young family head in front of him:
"If you don't move,"
"Then I'll do it myself!"
When he said this, he directly pulled out a piece of talisman paper from his wide cuff. After throwing it out, a giant lizard with a long tongue suddenly appeared next to him.
This must be no ordinary lizard,
After all, how could a normal lizard in this world be covered in rock armor and have three ferocious heads?
And from this point alone, we can see that the senior Onmyoji of the Minamoto family is different from other small families. The shikigami that are channeled are no longer the kind of weak "spreading beans to make soldiers", but real demons. beast!
"Go up and kill her."
After casting a cold glance at the young head of the family who didn't seem to want to do anything, Minamoto Yorii gave a direct order.
And as the three rock lizards carefully passed the young human with the unknown sharp blade beside him and began to climb quickly to the altar, the enthusiasm in Yu Zhi's eyes gradually began to be uncontrollable.
At the same time, the little witch who was imprisoned in the altar seemed to be aware of the huge shadow that appeared at the edge of the viewing angle. When she dropped the back of her hand wiping her tears and looked at the huge shadow that appeared in her field of vision, she immediately became concerned. The huge monster has arrived at the altar!
For a moment, great fear stirred in his heart and on his cheeks.
And this fear reached its peak when the three monsters crossed the invisible barrier from which they could not escape and entered it!
"No, don't come, don't come!"
His eyes were full of fear, and he moved his little body backwards using his hands and feet.
Suddenly she touched the Kagura Bell in her hand, which became the weapon she could rely on, and she threw it fiercely at the monster in her sight.
'Bang. '
A crisp collision sound resounded on the giant beast's outer shell, which was like a copper wall.
However, the effect of such actions is not to repel the enemy, but to provoke them.
After the three ferocious beast heads roared in anger, they drove their huge bodies to completely step onto the altar.
Obviously, the invisible barrier is only used for one-sided imprisonment, and creatures from the outside can enter at will.
"You are not allowed to eat, and you are not even allowed to drink a drop of blood!"
As a psychic, Minamoto Yorii obviously felt the anger of the shikigami, and immediately raised his voice and ordered.
This is a sacrifice to the snake god. How can a lowly creature touch it?
This roar immediately stopped the three-headed lizard from swinging out its long tongue and swallowing the prey directly.
And the little guy's fear reached its peak at this moment.
"Father, father, where are you father?"
"You promised to pick me up today, Father!"
But such a voice could not wait for the person she wanted. Instead, the white-haired family leader who was sitting quietly in front of the altar slowly stood up at this moment, holding the sharp blade that made the three-headed giant lizard feel scared.
Paying attention to the young head of the family who was slowly getting up in front of him, the old man's eyes reflected disdainful sarcasm.
He really wanted to see the expression of this arrogant bastard when the Lord Snake God appeared! !
"Okay, then I will grant your wish and offer the sacrifice now."
really,
This bastard is in a hurry!
I can’t wait to take credit from myself! !
The pleasant response brought a sarcastic smile to Minamoto Yorii's lips that could not be easily concealed.
He had no intention of telling the giant lizard to stop.
But Minamoto Noraimitsu didn't seem to be as anxious as he thought.
"It's just that I don't know..."
The young head of the family was talking to himself.
But for some reason, the old man could no longer hear the former's voice clearly.
With a 'plop' sound, something like a ball fell to the ground and rolled a few times before gradually stopping.
At this moment, Minamoto Yorii realized in a daze that for the first time, he seemed to see his entire body from the head down from a place other than a mirror.
And the area above the head was dripping with blood.
The 'tool' that Yorimitsu Minamoto called him appeared behind him at some point, with blood dripping from the low-hanging sword.
"It's just that I don't know if the evil god will accept your dirty sacrifice."
"Note: Minamoto Yorii died accidentally while resisting foreign enemies today."
After whispering, he looked in the direction of the Yuan family's courtyard.
At the same time, the three lizards on the altar disappeared into the air at the same time as their owner died, leaving behind only the frightened little witch.
