Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy-Chapter 361 - 363: All Beings are Frogs at the Bottom of a Well.

After calmly leaving the backyard, Yin Yang Divine Mountain arrived at the main courtyard, where he encountered Wu Tian.

Wu Tian was enveloped in a terrifying Blood Mist, from which threads of Blood Qi emanated, merging with the air and spreading in all directions. The flowers and plants in the courtyard began to wither, turning to dust at the slightest breeze. This was no human technique. The dreadful scene made Yin Yang Divine Mountain's nonchalant expression turn solemn.

He's certainly not simple! he mused, speculating aloud, "You've cultivated more than just the Dragon Country's Martial Skills. You must also practice the so-called Sorcery and Gu. During your Dragon Country's Spring and Autumn Warring States period, the people of the Land of Baiyue practiced all sorts of witchcraft. They had a bizarre, almost immortal-like aura. So, you've learned witchcraft?"

Though phrased as a question, his tone was one of certainty. In his eyes, this was the only explanation; his judgment couldn't be wrong.

"A frog in a well," Wu Tian scoffed, his eyes filled with disdain. He paused, then added, "But I don't blame you. All living beings are like this, and you are merely one of them."

Yin Yang Divine Mountain was startled. What does he mean? Is he saying all living beings are frogs in a well?

"What gives you the right?" Yin Yang Divine Mountain roared.

"Do you have an objection?" A cold glint flashed through Wu Tian's eyes. The surrounding air crackled with explosive pops, and every living creature nearby felt its mind and soul tremble involuntarily. This terrifying display made Yin Yang Divine Mountain's scalp crawl.

"I..." His eyelids twitched. He wanted to retort, 'Yes, I do have an objection! What are you going to do about it?' But instinctively, he dared not utter the words. He realized he had severely underestimated the terror that was Wu Tian. If this continued, fear would consume him in moments, and he would become even more hesitant to act. I have to act now, or soon I won't even dare to lift a finger.

"Do you know about Fusang's Three Great Demons?" Yin Yang Divine Mountain said, his face livid as he gritted his teeth. "First, Shuten-doji! Second, the Nine-Tailed Tamamo-no-Mae! And third, the Great Tengu! Today, I will let you witness their power!"

The next moment, the Three Great Shikigami appeared simultaneously.

To the left was Shuten-doji, a powerful demon with a formidable physique. He stood six meters tall, broad-backed and thick-waisted, with a blood-red face betraying his penchant for drinking blood. A few tufts of messy hair sprouted from his nearly bald head, which boasted five horns and a rumored fifteen eyes. He wore a checkered coat with a wild animal skin tied around his waist. This, of course, was his demonic form; when causing trouble in the Mortal Realm, Shuten-doji often assumed the guise of a handsome young man.

To the right was Tamamo-no-Mae, the Nine-Tailed Fox. Each of her nine tails was said to possess a different ability, capable of summoning thunder, fire, wind, earthquakes, and floods, or even raising the dead and calling upon lesser foxes. The nine tails also represented nine souls, and unless all were severed at once, they could regenerate with renewed strength. Her appearance was breathtaking, like that of a peerless beauty.

At the center stood the Great Tengu. He had a high, red nose, held a round fan, and was tall and winged. Dressed in ancient warrior armor with a katana at his waist, he wore traditional high-platform clogs and always carried a straw raincoat to conceal himself, exuding an air of insufferable arrogance.

"Kill!" Yin Yang Divine Mountain commanded.

Instantly, Shuten-doji, Tamamo-no-Mae, and the Great Tengu charged toward Wu Tian with overwhelming momentum. Their power was indeed incomparable to that of the previous Onmyojis' Shikigami. The Three Great Shikigami radiated a wildly surging demonic aura, which stormed toward Wu Tian even before they arrived. Such an aura was potent enough to kill an ordinary person without them even realizing it. This is why the ancients often said that humans and demons could not be together. Even if a demon had no intention to harm, its mere presence and demonic aura would ruin a human's body.

...But to Wu Tian, this demonic aura might as well have not existed. What was a mere demonic aura in the face of his Blood Qi? The phenomenon of 'Demon Blood Staining the Heavens' did not appear, but Wu Tian's aura erupted. In the blink of an eye, the demonic aura was completely annihilated.

"How can this be?" Yin Yang Divine Mountain cried out in shock. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

The Three Great Shikigami, who possessed a flicker of Spiritual Wisdom, also grew solemn. Since their demonic aura was useless, they prepared to attack physically.

"You are merely Shikigami," Wu Tian said with a faint smile. "All myths have an origin. It seems the legends of monsters in Fusang originated from the likes of you."

With a flick of his finger, Wu Tian sent three streaks of Blood Glow slashing forward. Like shooting stars breaking the void, they flew with uncanny speed and infinite power. Their force was unstoppable, their might invincible.

"Argh!"

Struck by the Blood Glow, the Three Great Shikigami did not disintegrate into ash. Instead, they collapsed to the ground, their faces twisted with fear and disbelief. Shuten-doji, Tamamo-no-Mae, and the Great Tengu realized that if they took a single step forward, the Blood Glow within them would detonate, dealing a fatal blow.

"What's wrong with you? Why have you stopped?" Yin Yang Divine Mountain demanded, sensing something was wrong.

The Three Great Shikigami remained motionless.

His brow furrowed tightly. Wu Tian began walking toward him. Yin Yang Divine Mountain stepped backward in fear. If even the Three Great Shikigami were useless, his other techniques would be even more futile.

"If you don't move, I will destroy you!" he snarled at the three Shikigami.

The birth of these Three Great Shikigami was paid for with the flesh and blood of countless living creatures. The process Onmyoji used to forge them was a bloody one, which gave rise to the legends of monsters in Fusang. This also led to tales of Onmyoji subduing demons to bring peace to the land. In reality, it was simply the process of Onmyoji creating their Shikigami and later reabsorbing them. Outsiders, not understanding the truth, believed most Onmyoji were benevolent.

"Die!"

Yin Yang Divine Mountain formed a Yin Yang Seal with his hands, but Wu Tian was faster. A streak of Blood Glow shot out. Yin Yang Divine Mountain... was dead.

The main courtyard fell into a deathly silence.

「...Meanwhile,」

In Fusang, everyone was refreshing their social media feeds, anxious for news.

"Yin Yang Divine Mountain should be facing Wu Tian by now, right?"

"With the Three Great Shikigami, Lord Yin Yang Divine Mountain is already invincible!"

"Exactly."

This was the prevailing opinion. Only the Chief Minister and the Emperor of Fusang felt that nothing was certain until the very end. However, for the sake of public peace, the government had already banned accounts with Dragon Country addresses from posting on the forums. But all of this was irrelevant to Kuroshiro, who continued posting as usual.