Chapter 2333 - 2334: Magic Flute

The Yi He Grand Priest looked at the people's ashamed expressions, and instead of blaming them, he spoke with an understanding and sympathy akin to that of a confidant.

"However, have you considered? Allowing the opponent to take what they want without any resistance is merely quenching thirst with poison."

"If my prediction is correct, once the opponent obtains these four crystal skulls, they would surely cultivate some divine skills or forge some magic artifact."

"In that case, perhaps even Lord Gui Hai with One Slash would be unable to kill him."

"At that time, the entire Sang Country cultivation realm will be doomed, forever submitting to this man."

Upon saying this, the Yi He Grand Priest sighed softly, gazing mildly at the heads of the Eight Great Golden Families.

"Such a result is something I fear none of you here wish to see."

"The Eight Great Guardian Spirits sacrificed themselves heroically for the country's safety and the dignity of our people, don't you gentlemen have any courage left?"

Though the tone of the Yi He Grand Priest remained mild, without a hint of reproach.

Yet, the heads of the eight families lowered their heads, unable to raise them.

Patriarch Sato raised his head, his face full of defeat and despair.

"The Yi He Grand Priest is quite right, we are deeply ashamed, yet that Yang Fei is heartless and ruthless, possessing thunderous means and infinite cultivation; we are truly..."

As soon as Patriarch Sato finished speaking, others began to echo.

"Indeed, such is Yang Fei's invincible divine skills; we cannot resist."

"Please, Yi He Grand Priest, instruct us. If it means killing this demon, we will not shy away, even if it costs us our lives."

"But alas, even for a fight breaking jade, we are not qualified to confront him; please guide us, Yi He Grand Priest."

...

Listening to the discussions, the Yi He Grand Priest smiled softly, pressing his hands downward, signaling everyone not to speak anymore.

He said mildly, "Let's not forget, our Sang Island's Gui Hai with One Slash is invincible worldwide."

"Gui Hai with One Slash has already issued a challenge to Yang Fei; they will fight to the death in Hokkaido before sunrise tomorrow."

At this point, the Yi He Grand Priest looked at the heads of the eight families, his smile filled with intriguing undertones.

The eight family heads were suddenly enlightened, each relieved of a heavy burden.

However, the Head of the Gong Jun Family sighed deeply, still showing great worry.

"Lord Gui Hai with One Slash, although renowned worldwide, with a blade that slays demons and is unstoppable."

"Yet Yang Fei is also a recently risen genius in the cultivation world, having never been defeated in countless battles since his emergence; I am truly worried..."

The words of the Head of the Gong Jun Family hit the deepest concern in everyone's heart.

Gui Hai with One Slash is indeed invincible, but Yang Fei's divine skills are not small either.

Their duel, no one knows who will win or lose.

The Yi He Grand Priest nodded, understandingly nodding.

"I understand everyone's thoughts, but I can guarantee one thing."

"As long as Yang Fei arrives in Hokkaido tomorrow to challenge Lord Gui Hai with One Slash, I surely have a way to let him have no return."

Upon hearing this, almost everyone's eyes brightened.

These people dream of eliminating Yang Fei, but when thinking of his Demon God-like divine power spanning a myriad zhang,

Their thoughts were pressed into the depths of their hearts, not daring to utter them.

Yet now, the Yi He Grand Priest has spoken such words.

Their once dead hearts are now stirring again.

The Yi He Grand Priest, as the shrine official of the Grand Temple, presiding over Imperial Family's ceremonial rituals of the guardian spirits and heavenly offerings, has always had a mysterious origin.

However, the Eight Great Guardian Spirits show great respect for the Yi He Grand Priest.

Not only for his life-saving grace but also for his prowess.

Everyone is aware that if the Yi He Grand Priest were a cultivator, his realm would not be inferior to the Eight Great Guardian Spirits, and possibly even higher.

Yet, as the Oniyoshi, the Yi He Grand Priest has never taken action, always in offering at the Imperial Family's Grand Temple, and no one knows the actual extent of his strength.

The Yi He Grand Priest seemed to perceive the deep doubts in everyone's hearts, smiling gently.

"Do you all remember the great tsunami that occurred three years ago on Sang Island?"

People exchanged glances, confused and uncertain.

No one understood the meaning behind the Yi He Grand Priest's words.

Of course, everyone knew about the great tsunami three years ago.

Waves over 30 zhang high swept across everything with an unstoppable momentum, crashing onto the shore.

In that tsunami, countless buildings were destroyed, roads, bridges, and countless public facilities were utterly damaged.

Directly or indirectly, over a thousand people died.

That fierce wave and irresistible heavenly power remain a source of fear.

Fortunately, that great tsunami lasted only slightly over three hours before it stopped.

Otherwise, the damage Sang Island would have suffered would be far more significant.

The Yi He Grand Priest looked calmly at everyone, uttering an astounding statement between his lips.

"That tsunami was not a natural disaster, but a calamity caused by a flood dragon stirring up trouble."

"I subdued that flood dragon within those three hours, and the tsunami naturally receded."

Saying this, the Yi He Grand Priest looked proudly at everyone, saying gently.

"So, you no longer need to doubt my capabilities, right?"

All were shocked upon hearing this.

The great tsunami three years ago was earth-shattering.

The flood dragon capable of causing such a large-scale tsunami was no ordinary being.

Unexpectedly, it was subdued easily by the Yi He Grand Priest.

Respect appeared in everyone's eyes.

Not to mention the great divine skills of the Yi He Grand Priest; just his feats of averting disaster and saving tens of thousands of commoners along the 100-kilometer coastline from water and fire earned sincere admiration.

After finishing speaking, the Yi He Grand Priest took out a flute from his bosom.

The flute seemed crafted from some animal's bone, entirely black, yet emitted a glossy glow.

He held this black bone flute before his eyes, as if looking at an old friend reunited, speaking softly.

"Since assuming the title of Imperial Grand Shrine Official, I thought this Demon Summoning Flute would never need to be raised again."

"Unexpectedly, ten years later, the Demon Summoning Flute still has to fight again."

Looking at this black bone flute, the heads of the families looked at each other, unclear of its origins.

Only the Patriarch Sato's eyes held an incomparable shock.

"Great Shrine Official, is this bone flute the onmyoji's supreme treasure, the Demon Summoning Flute?"

Upon hearing the name of the Demon Summoning Flute, the other family heads trembled visibly.

The legend of the Demon Summoning Flute is widely spread in Sang Country, having been passed down for over 200 years.

It is said that over 200 years ago, a Great Onmyoji returned from the sea, having accidentally obtained a section of the Ancient Nether Dragon's dragon bone.

Upon his return, he used this dragon bone to craft the Demon Summoning Flute.

In legend, the Divine Dragon soared in the heavens, with its own dragon qi being purely yang and rigid.

But the Ancient Nether Dragon guards hell as a divine beast, its body gathering yin fiendish energy.

The Demon Summoning Flute can release the Nether Dragon's aura, summoning numerous powerful evil ghosts.

Additionally, when the Onmyoji's mana reaches a certain realm, it can open the fabled Ghost Gate, connecting the yin and yang worlds.