Takumi looked at Princess Ryotsuki, who was kneeling before him.
Her long, white, Ji-style hair was combed into twin ponytails at the back of her head, with two strands hanging down her chest. A waning moon symbol adorned her forehead, her bright yellow eyes glowed, her pointed ears stood out, and she wore a gorgeous twelve-layer kimono. Combined with her charming and ethereal temperament, she truly captivated him.
When Takumi first watched the Inuyasha anime, Princess Ryotsuki, also known as Lady Sesshomaru, was definitely among his favorite characters.
This world was not the same as the Inuyasha or Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan worlds he knew, and it was not the original timeline. Princess Ryotsuki had not yet married King Douya and was still a princess of the dog demon clan.
As for the 'Underworld Stone' she wore around her neck, it was not a gift from King Douya, but an ordinary pendant she had always had. The fragment of authority had fallen from the moon long after 'Tsukuyomi' died. The ordinary gemstone in her necklace was transformed into an 'Underworld Stone.' The waning moon pattern on her forehead was also due to the aura of 'Tsukuyomi' imbuing her with a fragment of divine power, enhancing her bloodline.
Princess Ryotsuki was extremely nervous at this moment.
Oh my god! The 'Lord of Heaven's Royal Palace' praised her!
Before she could recover from the compliment, a hand touched her face and lifted her gaze. In front of her was the indescribably beautiful face of the 'God of Creation.'
She was stunned.
Takumi touched Princess Ryotsuki's face and saw that she was dumbfounded, unsurprised by her reaction. After all, the 'God of Creation' was the embodiment of the world's beauty, a true 'perfection.'
Of course, this 'perfection' was relative to the world.
"You are quite suited for the authority of the moon. However, you are still quite immature for now. Let's take care of that first."
Takumi was preparing to hand over the authority of 'Tsukuyomi,' one of the 'Three Noble Sons,' to Princess Ryotsuki, though this would be after removing the power of time.
Princess Ryotsuki came back to her senses at the sound of the 'God of Creation's' voice. After a moment of stunned silence, her happiness almost overwhelmed her.
The 'Lord God of Heaven' thought she was suited for the 'authority of the moon'! Wasn't this the role of 'Tsukuyomi,' one of the three noble sons? This was an honor granted by the Lord God.
More importantly, the Lord God wanted to raise her?
Even if Takumi didn't listen, her inner voice radiated out due to her strong emotions.
As Takumi's closest follower, Istaru put her hands on her hips and said, "Princess Ryotsuki, right? From now on, you will be my master's pet, understand?"
Princess Ryotsuki looked at Istaru in shock. This was the Supreme God. She was so ecstatic that she couldn't help the smile on her face. "Yes, Lord Istaru. I... understand."
Becoming the pet of the God of Creation was such an unexpected blessing.
Takumi gave Istaru a look. Istaru did a great job acting as his mouthpiece. She held her little head high in pride, conveying with her eyes, "That's how it's done."
Takumi reached out and patted Princess Ryotsuki's head, and she truly enjoyed the sensation like a devoted companion.
While petting her, the 'Fragment of Authority' in the 'Underworld Stone' was recovered.
' Tsukuyomi' was not only the moon god and god of time but also the ruler of the underworld. Night represented 'death' to humans, so it possessed the power to open the 'passage to the underworld.'
Princess Ryotsuki was so overwhelmed with joy that she almost fainted. The presence of the supreme aura radiating from the 'Lord God of Heaven's Royal Palace' made her feel her immortal power rapidly increasing.
Takumi didn't stop with just patting her head; he also scratched her chin. Princess Ryotsuki's cheeks turned bright red, as if her chin were her most sensitive spot.
For Takumi, petting a loyal companion like her was enough entertainment for the time being.
Takumi left the temple quietly. Princess Ryotsuki, still slightly dazed from the experience, came back to her senses and realized that the 'Lord God of Heaven's Royal Palace' had left.
The ecstasy in her heart had not faded.
She had become the pet of the 'God of Creation.' Though she was still an immortal now, she believed she would one day be the Moon Goddess, one of the 'Three Noble Sons.'
The Moon God would be the lord of the main gods, equal to the rank of the emperor.
However, she felt a hint of disappointment. The 'Lord God of Heaven' had merely patted her head and scratched her chin.
Still, even just a touch to her head made her feel more comfortable than she ever had, as if her very soul were being elevated.
Meanwhile...
King Douya had arrogantly led a group of great yōkai he had subdued along the way. Holding the 'Iron-Crushing Fang,' he hovered mid-air, overlooking Mt. Eyes.
Rumble, rumble!
Dark clouds of yōkai energy gathered overhead, turning the entire world purple due to the concentrated malevolent energy of the yōkai. The atmosphere grew suffocating, with countless oppressive red eyes glaring in this purple world.
With the arrival of King Douya and the group of great yōkai, a wave of dark purple energy enveloped Mt. Eyes.
Tens of thousands of yōkai gathered, creating an overwhelming sense of oppression. Red eyes glared through the dark aura.
At the forefront of these yōkai stood Nura Huaguo, who was surrounded by tens of thousands of followers. He looked up at the sky, his voice filled with bravado.
"King Douya, I never expected to meet such a famous yōkai like you in this way," he sneered.
King Douya looked down with dominance at the slick-haired ghost who had assembled the 'Hyakki Yagyō,' becoming the regional overlord in just a few decades. He pointed the 'Iron-Crushing Fang' at Nura Huaguo.
"Slickhead, will you surrender, or must I beat you into submission?"
Nura Huaguo raised his thumb, gesturing at the 'Hyakki Yagyō' behind him with a grin. "I've heard that you became an immortal and your strength is beyond measure, but..."
Before Nura Huaguo could finish, King Douya swung his sword at him.
"I understand, I'll just beat you until you surrender!"
The 'immortal power' in King Douya's body erupted, and golden celestial light enveloped the 'Iron-Crushing Fang,' transforming it instantly into a massive scimitar.
Without another word, he slashed at Nura Huaguo and his 'Hyakki Yagyō.'
The moment the blade came down, Nura Huaguo felt the immense yōkai power gathered by the 'Hyakki Yagyō' crumble before the 'immortal power.' It was as if a mountain pressed upon his body, leaving him unable to move.
The omen of death loomed over Nura Huaguo and all the yōkai of the 'Hyakki Yagyō.' Fear filled their eyes.
Nura Huaguo had originally intended to gather the power of his yōkai and test how strong King Douya had become since becoming an 'immortal.'
Yet tens of thousands of yōkai who were initially ready to resist instantly fell to their knees.
"We surrender!"
"We surrender!"
"We surrender completely!"