dkrc Chapter 87 The Sun
Chapter 87 The Sun
Chapter 87 The Sun
A sense of absurdity intertwined with extreme fear, rendering him almost incapable of thought. A king from thousands of years ago, traversing the river of time, appeared in modern neon lights—was he going to restore his kingdom here?
Tokugawa Koji subconsciously thought of Abe no Gen, the peerless Onmyoji who had suppressed Kanagawa Michizane. Onmyoji were extraordinary guardians of Japan, and they would never stand idly by while a tyrant ran rampant.
But when gods fight, mortals suffer. He is now this tyrant's slave, and whether he likes it or not, he has been caught up in this storm!
If this tyrant runs into trouble, even if the peerless Onmyoji Abe no Gen doesn't care about me, I will definitely be killed by the foolish Japanese people!
Since that's the case, we have no choice but to go down this path to the bitter end!
How could Tokugawa Koji know that the Onmyoji Abe no Gen and the tyrant Xia Jie were both orchestrated by a mastermind behind the scenes?
Japan, an island nation with a population of over 100 million, is merely a stage for a theatrical performance!
Su Fan's script was to divide Japan in two, wielding the Heaven-Slaying Sword and cutting it in two!
Half of it went to the Onmyoji Abe no Gen, who was responsible for providing the power of faith. The other half went to the tyrant Xia Jie, who was responsible for providing lifespan. Now, the shrine that Japan built under the spotlight has been completed, and it's time for the Onmyoji Abe no Gen to return. It's only natural that Onmyoji need the power of faith.
As for Xia Jie, his identity is comparable in fame to that of wise rulers throughout history such as Yao, Shun, Yu, and Tang.
This perfectly complements the [Gourd Porcelain Pillow]'s [Enforcement] ability to collect a lifespan tax! Being a slave and sacrificing one's lifespan for the great sun—isn't that a good thing?
The core of the storyline, the battle between good and evil, is a pilot project in Japan, using the identities of the Onmyoji Abe no Gen and the tyrant Xia Jie.
Su Fan has already written the script: the tyrant Xia Jie suddenly appears in Japan to restore his kingdom, and at this time, the Onmyoji Abe no Gen, who represents justice, comes out to stop him.
Because of his limited abilities, he could only barely protect Honshu and Hokkaido. The remaining Kyushu and Shikoku islands should naturally be Xia Jie's territory.
The exploration of the extraordinary system of ghost cultivation always requires someone to sacrifice their life. This is for the sake of human civilization for generations to come, and the Japanese are definitely willing to do so!
Moreover, relying solely on the Onmyoji Abe no Gen might garner gratitude and faith, but that's not enough. The existence of the Onmyoji Abe no Gen has already whetted the appetite of Japan and even the world, setting a positive benchmark.
Now, a villainous force powerful enough, evil enough, and destructive enough is needed to emerge and bring the fear and chaos to a climax.
When people are plunged into the deepest despair, the Onmyoji Abe no Gen will make a magnificent appearance like a savior, turning the tide once again. The emotions and faith he can harvest will be explosive.
Su Fan could completely control the rhythm and intensity of the conflict between good and evil. After all, Su Fan was kind-hearted; every single person in human civilization was a resource, and he couldn't very well destroy Japan!
That didn't align with his long-term interests of continuous exploitation. What he wanted was a controlled terror, a disaster that could be perfectly contained by the Onmyoji Abe no Genji at the right time.
Onmyoji Abe no Genji embodies elegance, mystery, compassion, and benevolence. Xia Jie, on the other hand, represents savagery, tyranny, and self-centered evil.
The battle between good and evil unfolds on the stage of Japan.
"My lord, this land is not populated by ordinary people like them!" Tokugawa Koji pointed to the already dead...
The three debt collectors who had died were very humble, like loyal dogs protecting their master!
He offered a suggestion: "This country possesses extraordinary power! Our ruler exudes an aura of dominance; naturally, he should rule the world! However, it would be better if we prepared in advance, taking advantage of the situation when no one is expecting us—"
Tokugawa Koji quickly severed his ties with Japan, and now he is a slave of the Xia Kingdom.
As for those who stood in the way of Xia Jie, they should all die willingly. Compatriots? They don't exist!
The Japanese people have always been powerful. If Xia Jie was powerful, then he was the law of nature. We can't betray Xia Jie's interests for the sake of those so-called compatriots we've never met!
Tokugawa Koji also had his own selfish motives. As long as this person didn't get angry, he was just planning to replace the Japanese imperial family, so why was it unacceptable?
Heaven has no favorites, only the virtuous are its guides! Clearly, compared to those incorrigible Japanese royal family, this Emperor Jie of Xia is the one who truly deserves to be the ruler of the world!
However, he should also plan for himself, proceed slowly and steadily, build high walls and bide his time to become king! After all, I am the enemy in the dark, so I should naturally accumulate strength quietly, and make a stunning debut when I finally do.
Ten years have passed since I honed this sword, its sharp edge yet to be tested. Today I present it to you; who has a grievance to redress?
Once we have enough strength, the world will change in an instant, and even divine artifacts will be easily obtained!
What were Tokugawa Koji's ulterior motives? Based on his status as the first slave of Emperor Jie of Xia, he was confident that he could maintain the emperor's trust throughout the process.
Even if Emperor Xia Jie's strength is slightly inferior to that of the Yin-Yang Master, he will become the sharpest blade in Emperor Xia Jie's hand. Even if something unexpected happens, this emperor should at least protect him a little!
If I succeed, I will have made a great contribution to the cause. Even if I fail, I will not be discarded as a weed because I have demonstrated my value in the process!
Koji Tokugawa was confident in himself and always felt that he was just unlucky and that he was not necessarily worse than others.
"You want me to lay low for now?" Xia Jie interrupted Tokugawa Koji with a short, contemptuous laugh, as if he had heard something utterly ridiculous. "They dare to stop me? And what do they intend to use to stop me?"
He took a step forward, and the invisible pressure suddenly intensified, as if the air in the entire room had solidified into a heavy lead block, pressing down on Tokugawa Koji, making his bones creak and almost crush him.
A more violent glint flashed in Xia Jie's eyes, which were burning with ambition.
"I am chosen by Heaven, holding the power of life and death! My heart is Heaven's heart, my will is Heaven's will! Those mere extraordinary beings from this tiny land, if they know their place and submit, I might keep them by my side. But if they dare to stand in my way—" Xia Jie's voice, like the biting frost of winter, swept through Tokugawa Koji's soul, "I will use their heads to forge the first eternal lamp after my return! I will use their souls to light the first eternal lamp under my sun!"
"I am not a cowardly rat hiding in the shadows. What I desire is for fear to spread across this land like sunlight, and for my mighty name to be branded into the very soul of every living being!"
Arrogant! Overbearing! Lawless! Tokugawa Koji was utterly shattered by these words. In Xia Jie's mouth, the extraordinary power of Japan seemed like an insect that could be crushed at will.
Fear remained, but a more primal, more fanatical emotion began to grow in his heart—a morbid worship of absolute power and a distorted sense of glory arising from his dependence on this power.