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This time, not only did he fail to fool others, he also lost money himself.
Huo Qing'e was extremely agitated and aggrieved.
With this power, perhaps Yuzuru really could help her and revive the divine child.
There are three ranks of immortals: celestial immortals, earthly immortals, and immortals who have transcended the physical body. Taoist priests who attain enlightenment can abandon their physical bodies and depart, or leave no remains, instead using items from their previous life to ascend to heaven.
Prince Shotoku had always hoped to be resurrected from the dead, but Huo Qing'e betrayed him, and the monks of Chaohu Temple sealed him away.
The dead monk, relying on his superior numbers, was no match for Huo Qing'e, who relied solely on unorthodox methods.
Therefore, Huo Qing'e deeply hated that despicable monk.
When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out. Since the divine child could not be resurrected as desired, Buddhism flourished in this land.
Originally, Huo Qing'e longed to promote Taoism.
Otherwise, Huo Qing'e would not have met the then-Prince Shengde.
The spread of Taoism also benefited Huo Qing'e, as it was seen as a blessing from the Taoist perspective, a virtue of Heaven, and a source of faith for all beings.
Immortals and Taoists are everywhere in the Central Plains, so Huo Qing'e's advocacy is useless. Besides, she is a heretic, not a legitimate immortal, and has no lineage or master to speak of.
Having made no progress in the Central Plains, I ended up here.
"All I need is Miss Qing'e to be by my side to answer my questions and resolve my doubts. I ask for nothing else," Yu Sheng said earnestly.
Even if they were to become cultivation partners, it would require Huo Qing'e's consent.
"I promise you."
Huo Qing'e lowered her head, looking dejected.
"What would you like to know?"
Huo Qing'e will tell Yu Sheng everything she knows.
"I just want to know about the immortals and the secrets of the departed gods of heaven and earth."
Today, we can say that we live in the Dharma-ending Age, a time when the gods have departed.
Why have the gods vanished without a trace? What is the origin of the immortals in the Central Plains? And what is the reason for the rise of demons and monsters?
There's too much for Yuzuru to know.
"And what about things on the moon? Let's talk about them in detail."
Yuzuru's beaming smile caused Huo Qing'e's expression to change slightly.
"Above the moon?"
The legendary Lunar Capital is something no one else knows; Yuzuru knows far too much.
How do you know about the Moon Capital?
Seeing Huo Qing'e's shocked expression, Yu Sheng had a knowing look on his face.
"Just consider me someone who realized things only after the fact."
Yu Sheng said calmly, his expression unchanged as Huo Qing'e stared at him, while Huo Qing'e looked at him like he was a monster.
A beacon of enlightenment who realizes only after the fact?
This guy is truly a born saint.
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Chapter 136 The World on the Moon
Huo Qing'e's helplessness made Yu Sheng's expression amusing.
"An enlightened one, a saint? How could there be such a shameless saint as you in the world?" Although she cursed him, Huo Qing'e already believed him to be 80% true.
Otherwise, Yuzuru wouldn't have known so much.
He ignored Huo Qing'e's anger and turned to Yaodao Ji.
"Thank you for your hard work this time."
Yuzuru said to Yaodaoji, "It is because Yaodaoji is protecting me that I am able to prepare to deal with Huo Qing'e."
"This is the duty of the Demon Blade Princess." The Demon Blade Princess nodded slightly to Yuusuke; Yuusuke's shikigami were all unquestionably loyal.
Don't you want any reward?
Yuzuru gazed at the Demon Blade Princess dressed in the Divine Blade Spirit Armor, and a look of confusion appeared on her face.
"Reward?"
As a shikigami, she had never really considered asking for any reward. Even when Yuzuru gave away the spoils of her victory over Sakata Kintoki, the demon sword princess didn't have any doubts at the time.
Because Yaodao-hime knew perfectly well that Yuzuru was the master she served.
"Then, my lord, could you please give the demon sword a new set of spiritual armor?"
A shy blush appeared on Yaodaoji's face.
This shrine maiden-like outfit wasn't bad, but it made Yaodao-hime feel too shy.
"Change...change clothes?"
"Correct."
This was the only thought in Yaodaoji's mind.
Good heavens, I really need to think about giving Yaodao-hime a new spirit outfit.
To be honest, Yuzuru really likes the Demon Blade Princess in her Divine Blade form, but it's not good to only have this one set of spirit armor for a long time; he should have a few more.
"Damn it, are you ignoring me?"
Seeing Yuzuru being all lovey-dovey with the shikigami, Huo Qing'e was completely devastated.
"I'm so sorry, Miss Qing'e."
Yuzuru burst into laughter, his expression both wicked and amusing.
"I'll be relying on you for the time being."
"The victor is king, the loser is villain. I guess I, Huo Qing'e, am simply outmatched." Huo Qing'e bit her lip. "I'm willing to serve tea and water, do laundry and cook."
"Does it also include warming the bed and serving the emperor, becoming a maidservant in his chambers?"
"You scoundrel!" Huo Qing'e's expression showed even more shame and indignation.
Yu Sheng chuckled lightly and ignored Huo Qing'e.
He believed that Huo Qing'e was capable of escaping, but if she did escape, she would be unable to achieve her goal.
...
The waiting Hagoromo Gitsune and Midori both witnessed Yuusuke bringing back a woman.
"You've captured all the immortals from the Central Plains?"
The scene before her left Hagoromo Gitsune somewhat bewildered. However, an amused smile quickly spread across her face.
At first, she thought something had gone wrong with Yuzuru, but she never expected that Yuzuru would actually capture a celestial being from the Central Plains.
Hagoromo Gitsune was well aware of the Immortal race. While there were many powerful ones, most of them only focused on the pursuit of immortality and were not particularly strong.
This country in the Far East was something I would never have seen before, but unexpectedly I have seen it today.
"Then, Lord Yuzuru, what do you plan to do?" Midori asked Yuzuru with a somewhat innocent expression.
"I'm afraid she'll stay by my side, warm my bed and serve me in bed, after all, women from the Central Plains have a certain charm."
"That's what Hagoromo Gitsune said jokingly, which made Midori blush like a steam princess."
"This...this isn't a good idea."
"Ahem, don't talk nonsense about Hagoromo Gitsune, it'll only lead to misunderstandings."
Yu Sheng rubbed his forehead. If he really had any bad intentions towards Huo Qing'e, Huo Qing'e would probably have to use those ghostly curses and killing methods.
Fortunately, Yu Sheng was able to suppress Huo Qing'e. Huo Qing'e also asked Yu Sheng for help, otherwise it wouldn't have been so easy to subdue her.
She was a free spirit who did things only according to her own interests, and it was obvious that Yuzuru had aroused Huo Qing'e's interest.
She lost, but she didn't rush to run away, and that's why. Otherwise, temporary restraint wouldn't have been enough to keep her in check.
"Hmph, how do you know you don't have those thoughts? Men always go bad when they're in a high position of power. Those Onmyoji families all want to send noble ladies to your side."
Yu Yi Fox knows all about these things.
"I refused..."
Yuzuru broke out in a cold sweat and said somewhat guiltily.
"Sister Hagoromo-Gitsune, please stop scaring Lord Yuzuru." Midori chuckled. "By the way, Lord Yuzuru, Kanako and Suwako have already agreed to move the shrine here."
Suwa Daishin Shrine is not a good place for gods to gain faith.
Perfect opportunity! Yuzuru could use this chance to send Midori back to Nara and have them move here.
"Did you agree?"
As one of the eight million oldest gods, Kanako, who was originally born in Takamagahara, should know more about things on the moon.
Or rather, to know the founder of the Lunar Capital, Tsukuyomi.
...
The ancient lunar capital.
Since the Silver Age, Tsukuyomi has been migrating and following humans and gods to establish a kingdom.
Compared to the inviolability of the sun, the moon is much more approachable, and there have been many legends related to the moon since ancient times.
The sun and the moon are always together.
Here, surrounded by a massive barrier, even time is eternal; it is truly a small world.
To humankind, the far side of the moon is an eternally mysterious darkness, but this darkness is also a hidden protective barrier.
No one can approach the Moon Capital, and no one can reach the Moon Capital.
The Moon Capital is far more mysterious than the Heavenly Realm and the Underworld. While the Heavenly Realm and the Underworld have myths and legends associated with them, the Moon Capital has none.
Even some ancient beings may not know the secrets of the Lunar Capital.
The exact time when the Moon People left Earth is unknown. They have lived here for a long time, 'isolated' in this small world.
The Moon People of the past were ambitious and hardworking, but the Moon People of today are indulging in pleasure and complacent with the status quo.
The Moon People were too advanced; instead, they entered into a kind of 'utopia'.
If you can get everything, then you can get nothing at all; this world has lost its vitality.
The leap in civilization has surpassed that of human races on Earth; the Moon People of this era have already crossed the threshold of the electrical age.
People no longer fear death, nor worry about birth, aging, and illness. The great satisfaction of material things has left people feeling extremely empty spiritually.
Eirin Yagokoro, one of the 'Sages of the Moon' and the founder of the Lunar Capital, is deeply troubled.
To resolve the crisis of civilization's potential demise, time must be stopped, and the entire world must repeat itself in eternity and fleeting moments.
Thus, the Moon Capital, with its advanced science and technology, created the most perfect Moon Princess—Kaguya Houraisan.
Holding the power of eternity and the fleeting moment allows this world to repeat itself between eternity and the fleeting moment.
However, Eirin Yagokoro committed an unforgivable crime by creating the 'Potion of Hourai'.
Chapter 137 Mysterious Decline
How did the history of the Moon Capital begin?
Tsukuyomi, the god of the Silver Age, foresaw the end of the Silver Age gods, and as the era progressed...
As a race favored by the heavens, humanity will increasingly be protected by the planet. The power of Earth, and the unified will of the human race, will grow stronger.
The ancient mysteries will dissipate, and the era in which gods could control heaven and earth will eventually come to an end.
The Moon People are humans who followed the gods and entered the moon. Therefore, the Moon People have gained what they consider to be the highest honor.