Zongman: Building a Demon Clan from Scratch

Wolf demons, snake demons…

All sorts of monsters are using every trick they have to attack Maple Village from above!

Bang bang!

A demonic fire spewed out, smashing against the transparent barrier!

"You stinking human bitches! Hurry up and hand over the Shikon Jewel to me, your master!"

The massive, purplish-black snake demon kept thrashing its tail, slamming it against the barrier with loud bangs, all the while shouting insults!

The other demons burst into laughter upon hearing the snake demon's words!

Suddenly, a 'crack' sound echoed from the barrier!

The attacking monsters paused for a moment, then their eyes turned bloodshot and their breathing grew heavier.

"Haha, the barrier is about to break!!"

"The Shikon Jewel, here I come!!"

"Once the barrier shatters, it's every demon for themselves!!"

Seeing the hope of obtaining the Shikon Jewel, the demons became frenzied.

But at the same time, their eyes were filled with vigilance towards the other demons.

The allure of the Shikon Jewel for demons doesn't allow for cooperative win-win situations!

If it weren't for the need to jointly resist that human priestess, they would never have stood on the same side!

Crack, crack—

The barrier was on the verge of collapse.

Inside the barrier.

But he didn't retreat, standing alongside Kikyo at the edge of the village, facing the monsters' onslaught.

There were many villagers like him.

Kikyo wasn't fighting alone!

Even though they couldn't offer much help, they absolutely couldn't let Lady Kikyo face the danger alone!

Kikyo's eyes shifted, scanning the demons, her face still cold, revealing no emotion.

But in her heart, she also felt a sense of helplessness.

Ever since she took over the Shikon Jewel, Maple Village had been facing this kind of situation.

Especially this time, it was particularly棘手.

These demons seemed to have discussed it beforehand, simultaneously surging towards Maple Village.

Although there weren't any major demons, facing the seemingly endless horde, the barrier probably wouldn't last much longer.

Of course, even if the barrier broke, Kikyo was confident in dealing with them.

But…

She looked at the villagers behind her, and pursed her thin, cherry lips.

Maple Village would inevitably be affected.

These villagers would also…

She absolutely couldn't let that happen!

This was her responsibility!

Kikyo took a deep breath, her face resolute yet tinged with a hint of melancholy.

Her slender hand took an arrow from the quiver.

Draw the bow, release the string!

Zheng—

An arrow wrapped in white light, carrying a powerful vortex of energy, shot out fiercely!

"Arrow of Purification!"

A clear, cold voice rang out.

Boom—

The Arrow of Purification accurately struck the snake demon's head!

Kikyo's eyes flashed, detonating the spiritual power of the Arrow of Purification!

Bang!!

The powerful spiritual energy exploded, instantly clearing a patch of the area.

But the demons only paused for a moment, then quickly filled the gap.

The priestess was strong, yes, a bit stronger.

But they had a lot of demons!

They would be careful not to push them too hard, directly using a combined skill!

They were determined to get the Shikon Jewel!

Even Abe no Seimei wouldn't be able to stop them!!

｀Roar—"

Kikyo's attack only further stimulated their emotions.

The cracks on the barrier grew more and more numerous.

Kikyo could only continuously shoot Arrows of Purification to alleviate the pressure on the barrier!

But…

This was destined to be futile.

Kikyo knew this in her heart.

But…

A deep sense of powerlessness enveloped her.

Although she was strong, she didn't have powerful area-of-effect attack methods.

And…

Behind the demons, there was also a deeply hidden figure.

Kikyo didn't believe that these demons would suddenly become so disciplined and organized.

What to do?

From birth until now, this was the first time Kikyo had experienced this kind of powerlessness.

Was accepting the Shikon Jewel a bit presumptuous?

Kikyo felt a faint hint of regret in her heart.

Having accepted the Shikon Jewel, she shouldn't have stayed in Maple Village.

It was she who implicated the villagers.

Kikyo lowered her eyes, murmuring softly: "Gods…"

"If you can hear me…"

"Then please respond to me…"

"Please, help Maple Village…"

The powerful priestess revealed the fragility within her heart.

And as a priestess, the first thing she could think of was praying to the gods.

But…

It's useless, right?

Kikyo felt a bitterness in her heart.

From the day she became a priestess, she had become accustomed to everything about being a priestess.

For example, praying to the gods.

But…

She had never heard anything…

Sometimes she even wondered if she was a qualified priestess.

Otherwise…

Why had the gods never responded to her?

This time…

It would be the same, right?

Just as Kikyo was thinking this.

For some unknown reason, the demons outside the barrier suddenly stopped all at once.

Whoosh—

A tiny flame suddenly ignited.

As if twinkling with stars.

In the next second, the spark suddenly erupted into a prairie fire!

In an instant, the demons, like a vast ocean, were instantly submerged by the starlight fire!

A whooshing sound rang out!

The terrifying fire was like igniting the night!

Inside the barrier, the people's eyes were dull, and an unspeakable sense of awe arose spontaneously!

"Is, is it a god?"

Someone muttered.

These words were like an awakening for everyone.

"Yes, yes! It's a god! It's a god! It's the great God!!"

"Miracle! It must be a miracle!!"

"The gods have cast their gaze upon us!!"

The villagers of Maple Village were overjoyed, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing towards the starlight!

The despair and gloom in their hearts were swept away!

The gods have come, they are saved!!

"A god…?"

Kikyo stared at the starlight, lost in thought.

Is it really a god?

Just then, a tall figure came into Kikyo's view.

He walked out of the flames with slow steps.

Behind him was a sea of fire shimmering with starlight.