Mechanical Alchemist

Chapter 342 Turned into Cherry Blossoms

the next day.

The three of Su Lun had a good night's rest, and they returned to the dilapidated shrine in Cangshan again.

The three used bricks to restore a simple altar at the highest point of the hall.

Miko put on the maiden costume that had been washed. She hung straw shimenawa and white "Zigzag" imperial coins on the enchantment around the edge of the altar, and burned the incense made from the materials collected in the past few days, and only then did the sacrificial process begin.

The process of Shinto sacrificial activities is quite cumbersome, but she is also meticulous, following the ancient law and carrying out it devoutly.

Apart from helping with the hard work of moving bricks and stones, Su Lun and Qianjo couldn't help later. They watched from a distance with serious expressions on their faces.

Under normal circumstances, Miko will use the secret method to pray for blessings for a while, and then try to communicate with the gods.

If the Lord of Huangquan is really "Izanami" in Shanyin's belief system, she, a Shinto priestess, should be able to communicate.

If not, there are other ways to deal with it.

Su Lun also wanted to use this method to determine what kind of existence the king was.

Instead of asking for it directly.

Not long after, Yuzi was ready.

She washed her hands carefully in the copper basin, then took off her shoes and socks, and walked up to the altar with her bare jade feet. She moves so slowly that it looks like it's in slow motion. But upon closer inspection, her movements seemed to have double shadows, carrying an incomprehensible mystery.

It was the first time for Su Lun to observe this kind of sacrificial activity at the level of "Kaiwang".

In other words, there are no more than a handful of people who have observed such top-level sacrificial activities in this era.

Su Lun watched carefully and recorded some thoughts in his notebook from time to time. The Shinto priests were completely different from the Dalu priests he had seen before, and gave him a lot of different insights.

Miko was barefoot on the altar, and after praying, he started beating on a small drum he was holding.

"Bang", "Bang", "Bang".

The rhythm is soothing.

The sound of the drum was very clear, resounding throughout the dilapidated shrine.

She knocked and danced.

Su Lun had seen this procedure before on the murals of the Imperial Palace Library in Jianghu. After the start of the sacrifice, the priestess will perform several dances on the altar, such as Kagura Taiko, bow technique, Kagura bell, and fan dance.

According to legend, it is to please the gods in the sky to watch.

The movement looks very simple, but Miko dances beautifully. Every movement seems to be poured into a deep piety, which makes people feel admiration unconsciously.

Su Lun's left eye was shining brightly, carefully observing every detail.

Gradually, he felt more and more intense power of faith condensed on the altar, like a layer of white light.

"Looks like we're really connected"

Seeing this, Su Lun murmured in his heart.

On the altar, Miko's movements were meticulous and slow.

But time seemed to pass quickly.

Before he knew it, the dance of several divine instruments had already been danced.

At this moment, Mikosong untied the rope on the scarlet hakama, and the pair of imperial hands also retracted from the wide sleeves. Looking again, she stretched out her right hand from the opening of the skirt. The left hand did the same. The plain white muscle undergarment fell down to the waist, and the entire upper body was exposed to the air without any cover.

Exquisite clavicle, just right bulge, flat and clean belly... at a glance.

Su Lun looked slightly different.

Miko's skin had a luster like warm jade, so white that it was crystal clear. At this moment, the divine power was concentrated in her body, and her whole body was overflowing with white fluorescence, like a beautiful woman who was not stained with dust, giving people a fresh and refined sense of holiness.

Even if people look at her naked body, they will not have any evil thoughts in their hearts.

Su Lun knew that the most critical part of the sacrifice was coming, and the priestess was about to start dancing the Kagura dance.

Whether the gods will be attracted, is now.

Chijo on the side also watched intently, with his hand resting on the handle of the knife.

This is Huangquan Country, and this Cangshan Shrine has no barriers to stop monsters. They were not sure whether it was a god or a monster that attracted them.

If something goes wrong, he will choose to save Yuzi immediately.

In fact, this sacrificial dance was not only seen by gods in ancient times.

But because the Kings of the past generations were all imperial daughters, and their breasts were exposed, others naturally couldn't see them.

Later, this sacrificial activity was gradually passed down, and it became that outsiders were not allowed to watch. Every time there is a sacrifice, Saio prays alone in the shrine.

Just like now.

Miko held the Kagura bell and danced on the altar. Her figure was flying all over the sky, and she was vaguely shadowed for a while, as if there were ten or dozens of shadows, making it hard to tell where the main body was.

This kagura dance is not only a sacrificial technique, but also a very clever form-shifting technique.

While dancing, she was chanting congratulations.

Usually the content of the congratulations is some prayers for rain, blessing, and protection.

Now, she prays to talk to the gods.

On the altar, the sky was bright like daylight.

This vision is like the light of dawn in the gloomy and cold Huangquan Kingdom, very eye-catching.

Su Lun narrowed his eyes slightly, and his expression became more and more dignified.

Because he clearly sensed that after Miko started dancing the Kagura dance, the mountains around Cangshan began to gather a surging demonic aura. This is the nearby ghosts who were forcibly attracted by the secret technique of the divine way, and most of them hide their heads and show their tails

The three of them haven't waited for the lord Izanami yet.

At this time, some monsters couldn't bear it anymore. The broken wall outside the shrine suddenly rolled with lifeless energy, slowly condensing into a hideous grimace, it looked at the white light on the altar, with a greedy look in its eyes.

Su Lun took a look and found out that it was [Ancient Kuli Po], a kind of evil spirit.

Before the grimace could fully reveal itself, Qiantiao suddenly drew his saber, and a sharp sword qi slashed across, killing the monster who coveted the power of faith on the spot.

Su Lun didn't look sideways and was ready to fight.

On the altar, Miko still danced with all her heart and soul. This kagura dance needs to mobilize divine power to communicate with the gods, which consumes a lot of physical and divine power. After dancing for a while, beads of sweat were already overflowing on her skin. Under the refraction of the light, the beads were crystal clear, which added a little bit of enthusiasm. Because of the beating of the dancing posture, it slid down the silky skin again.

Suddenly, Su Lun sensed something, his pupils shrank suddenly, and he said softly, "Here we come!"

Hearing this, Qianjo on the side quickly closed her eyes, because she also sensed the indescribable will that suddenly descended on the shrine!

The gods cannot be seen directly.

In this instant, that huge will became clearer and clearer

After Su Lun had a clear perception and confirmed what he saw in his left eye, a storm arose in his heart: "How is it possible! Hayato Fujiwara actually described a real god in a novel?"

He originally thought that Izanami was just a "big monster" or a "false god".

But in perception, the indescribable feeling is definitely not comparable to that of low-level creatures.

This is the real "God"!

Because Su Lun himself has seen a god-level creature with his own eyes, the appraisal of the All-knowing Eye will definitely not be wrong.

But how is it possible.

In a cursed space, how could there be a real god rank? !

Hayato Fujiwara painted an "indescribable" existence with a pen?

For a moment, Su Lun's own cognition and the facts he saw contradicted.

He vaguely caught something wrong. But that feeling was not strong enough for him to judge whether his cognition was wrong or he was deceived by his senses.

Qian Tiao glanced at him from the side, with doubts on his face. Because the normal plan is that she will wait for Su Lun to judge the situation, and then decide what to do next.

But now, Su Lun himself was confused.

In the face of monsters, you can fight or retreat.

So, what about a true God?

Before Su Lundo could think about it, the prince on the altar knelt down piously on the ground.

Su Lun also lowered his eyebrows, not daring to look directly.

If this is really a god, it would be an offense for low-level creatures to look directly at it.

That indescribable will condensed in the sky. Su Lun didn't know what he looked like, but he could perceive that exaggerated mountain-like soul.

The "Izanami" who descended on the shrine saw that it was Miko who summoned him, and the overbearing coercion subsided a little.

But there is still a majesty that cannot be offended.

The pressure on their heads dissipated, and Su Lun and Qianjo felt their stagnant breathing return to normal.

Around this barren mountain, a majestic female voice echoed like a lingering sound: "A believer of Amaterasu. I didn't expect to see a living person in Huangquan Kingdom."

Izanami in the sky seemed to have some freshness in the eternal silence, and muttered to herself.

Su Lun also immediately sensed that a subtle wave of temptation swept over him.

However, this coming being didn't show any hostility as soon as he came, and he and Qianjo beside him breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

After pondering for a moment, Nai Zanami seemed to sense something, and said to the imperial son on the altar: "I feel your piety, tell me, what are you praying for?"

Although Miko is a priestess of Iga Shrine, after all, these mountain hidden gods are a system, and it can be said that they are all believers.

The imperial son responded respectfully: "The great Lord of the Underworld, Lord Izanami who rules over death, I am the ninety-ninth generation Saiwang Shenfu of the Amaterasu Shinto Fushi clan. This trip strayed into the kingdom of the Underworld, please pray to my lord. Get us out of here."

Hearing this, there was a sneer in the sky, "No living person can leave the kingdom of the underworld."

Miko knelt down on the ground and didn't speak.

Miko is just acting on behalf of the gods. After praying, the final decision is in the hands of the gods.

No matter what the result is, she must abide by it.

The living can't go out?

When Su Lun heard this, although he was disappointed, he was not surprised. He thought to himself: If you really want to go out so easily, then it won't be T-level difficulty

But just as the thought came up,

Suddenly, the situation took a sharp turn.

The majestic voice seemed to have changed its attention, and it sounded again: "However, for the sake of your piety, your request has been granted."

The imperial son was overjoyed, and hurriedly knelt down, "Thank you, my lord."

"???"

Now, Su Lun can't be messed with.

Agreeing so easily?

Easy even makes people feel a little unreal.

But his intuition told him that it was not that simple.

Sure enough, Yuzi seemed to have received some instructions, and she said with a face full of fear: "But... my lord, can I ask you to send my two friends out as well?"

Su Lun's heart trembled when he heard this.

Izanami's tone became a bit sullen and indifferent, and said: "They are not Shinto believers, and I have no obligation to help them. Besides, do you think that you can come and leave the land of hell if you want?"

The dominance of the Lord of the Underworld fully demonstrates these words.

When Yuzi heard this, she became even more frightened, her face was buried in the dust.

Originally, the witch should absolutely obey the will of the gods, but for the first time, she insisted on her own ideas. She begged again: "I ask my lord to send my friend away. For this, I am willing to give everything I have."

"Miko."

Su Lun wanted to stop him, but Yuzi had already spoken.

Moreover, these words seemed to touch some taboo, and Izanami's tone suddenly became sullen: "Hehehe, you are a Shinto priestess, but you are pleading for two outsiders?"

Miko's face was full of uneasiness, but his tone remained firm, "Mr. Su Lun and Miss Qianjo are very, very important friends of Miko. I beg your lord to help you."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere suddenly dropped to freezing point.

"Hehehe. Stupid!"

Izanami seemed to be irritated, sneered again and again, and asked: "If I say, only one of you and your friend can leave Huangquan Kingdom. Do you still insist on your decision?"

Hearing this, Miko was slightly taken aback, as if recalling too many past acquaintances in an instant, her heart warmed inexplicably.

Getting to know them seems to be the happiest thing in my life.

She nodded without hesitation: "Yes. Even if it costs my life."

What Su Lun and the others didn't know was that at this moment, in a secret room in Edo City, a novel automatically turned a page.

In the book, there is a sentence that automatically emerges: "Miko Mifuko is full of contradictions in her heart. She cannot violate her beliefs, but on the other hand, she is a friend who she feels can be with her life and death. In the end, she chose to give up her life. Give Su Lun and the others a chance of life."

Hearing Miko's answer, Izanami did not hide her sarcasm at all: "Hehe. Ridiculous emotion!"

She suddenly became very irritable, and almost scolded: "Stupid believer, then you can do what you want! You give up your life, and I will send your friend away!"

When Su Lun heard this, he secretly thought that he would suffer.

Gods, like human beings, also have jealousy, resentment, greed... many bad roots.

According to legend, this Izanami came to the underworld because of his death, and his partner Izanaki came to the underworld to find him back. Seeing her decomposed body, she was frightened and ran away in a hurry. So far, this Izanami has always been full of "maliciousness" towards the world.

It is said that he has been jealous of all the perfect love, friendship, and affection ever since.

In human terms, this guy has more or less psychological problems.

Su Lun quickly opened his mouth and interrupted: "No! Yuzi, leave here if you have the chance!"

He didn't doubt that this Izanami could send them away, but definitely not in exchange for Miko's life.

Qiantiao at the side also saw the determination in Miko's expression, and sternly shouted: "No, Miko!"

Unfortunately, it's too late.

Yuzi looked back at them, with a poignant smile on his lips, "Mr. Su Lun, Sister Qiantiao, I am very happy to meet you in this life. Met you, my life has become the most beautiful."

As she said that, her body glowed with radiance, and in the eyes of Su Lun and the others, it turned into pink cherry blossom petals all over the sky, and collapsed.

Yuzi didn't know, this is a real god!

It was the only chance she could see to get out alive.

If she is gone, who can communicate with this adult?

The end of the Su Lun two is almost certain to die.

Yuzi felt that she couldn't be so selfish.

She took her own life decisively, without giving Su Lun or the god any time to react.

Since the gods agreed.

Then she died, and she had no chance to repent.

worth it.

Miko's body collapsed on the altar, and her smiling face disappeared into the blooming cherry blossoms.

Qianjo shouted anxiously: "Royal son!"

Su Lun also clenched his teeth, unable to speak with a gloomy expression.

Before, he thought about any possible situation, but he didn't expect this one.

Before the sad thoughts flowed, at this moment, the slightly teasing voice came from the sky again: "Okay, since she chose to end her life in exchange for yours. You decide, who will stay, someone go out"

Hearing this, Su Lun's eyes turned cold.

This is playing with humanity again

In the eyes of that high god, the lowly creatures like human beings are probably just playthings that bring her a little bit of fun for endless years.