Can you really travel after death?
At first, Zhao Baiyou didn't believe it. As a materialist raised in the new century, he was convinced that when you die, everything ends. How could something like traveling after death be possible?
Because of the influence of web novels, where protagonists often traveled to other worlds, there was a misconception that dying might be the start of such a journey.
But Zhao Baiyou never fell for this idea.
Now, however, Zhao Baiyou found himself deeply troubled because...it seemed he had actually traveled to another world!
He distinctly remembered lying on his bed, waiting for updates from Honkai Impact 3rd. He'd been eagerly anticipating the Queen of the Void's latest release, which had taken months to arrive.
Finally, after the update finished...he spent 30,000 crystals—no small sum—to draw out the Queen at last...
And then...and then he suddenly appeared here!
Before Zhao Baiyou lay an unfamiliar forest, completely different from the space and time of his own world.
This wasn't the main problem; it was just about traveling through time... It could be a good thing...
But... that's for other people. Zhao Baiyou didn't want to travel through time because he had a little sister who would only marry him.
What did having a cute sister with a brother complex mean?
A chance at love?
Why would such a wonderful start make him travel through time?
And on top of that...
"Shit!"
Zhao Baiyou took a deep breath and cursed under his breath. But this time, the voice that came out wasn't his usual gentle big brother's voice. Instead... it was a pleasant girl's voice.
Great! Not only had Zhao Baiyou traveled through time, but he'd also become one of the characters in the game he played every day.
The goddess Yae Sakura...
Her appearance, clothes, weapons—everything was exactly like the goddess.
Zhao Baiyou didn't know why he'd traveled through time or turned into the goddess, but he felt really confused right now.
He was still single! And now he'd suddenly become a girl...
Even though this girl was Yae Sakura, whom he called "my wife" every day while playing the game.
But... that didn't mean he wanted to become Yae Sakura! He had a super cute little sister back home!
No matter how you look at it, I was doing pretty well in life. So why did I have to turn into a girl...?
Zhao Baiyou felt miserable...
I don't want to be a Valkyrie!
But after wallowing for a while, Zhao Baiyou realized there was no going back.
Using the information from his mind, he focused his thoughts, and a translucent panel appeared before him, resembling something from a video game.
It looked similar to the main interface of Honkai Impact 3rd, but with some differences.
The mascot on the panel was now the Gyakushin Miko, not Kiana...
And instead of all those options, there were only four: [Valkyries], [Inventory], [Quests], and [Friends].
When he opened [Valkyries], he saw that all the Valkyries were grayed out except for the Gyakushin Miko, which was in color.
Strangely... it looked exactly like the interface of his game account. This must be his own profile.
Zhao Baiyou clicked on the Gyakushin Miko and discovered... it really was his account...
**Gyakushin Miko - SSS Rank**
Weapon: Sakura Blossom
Stigmata: Czar Set
(TL Note: "Gyakushinn" (逆神巫女) roughly translates to "Reverse God Miko" or "Miko of the Reversed Deity")
***
*This is incredible! I've already maxed out my skills right at the start!*
Though Zhao Baiyou didn't know what world he was in, he felt confident about taking care of himself.
Next, he opened his inventory... Only to find it packed with weapons, artifacts, items, and gold coins...
*Did I bring my entire account here?*
He looked at the gold coins in the inventory—it wasn't much... only ten million or so.
But his skills and equipment were already fully upgraded!
Then there were the [Quests]...
There was just one main quest:
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Main Quest – Become a Famous Miko
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Miko? A famous miko? If I become a famous miko, can I change back? I don't want to be a Valkyrie; I just want to be a captain who cleans up in the backlines! Zhao Baiyou quickly pleaded, sounding bitter.
However... this system seemed very rigid, not responding at all.
"Ah..."
Sighing, Zhao Baiyou continued by opening the quest details.
:::
Main Quest - Become a Famous Miko
Quest Reward: Crystals +100, Unlock Next Main Quest
:::
"Huh? The world of Inuyasha? And there are crystal rewards too? Can I still use crystals even after traveling through them?" Zhao Baiyou was puzzled as he checked his interface—there wasn't a single crystal left. He distinctly remembered having over ten crystals after drawing the Queen card.
Have I been cheated?!
But what do crystals matter now?
Just as Zhao Baiyou felt confused, another message suddenly appeared before him:
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Crystals are the only way to open the next world. You need 2,400 crystals to unlock it.
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"Open the next world? Can I still go back?" Zhao Baiyou thought about his adorable little sister, Zhao Baiyu, who was two years younger than him and insisted on marrying no one else but him. What if he stayed away for too long and someone else swept her off her feet?
That would be a huge loss!!
And then... facing this question, the system fell silent once again.
***
But... this is Inuyasha's world. Can I really survive in a place where hundreds of ghosts roam at night?
Zhao Baiyou gripped his sword, Sakura Blossom, at his waist and closed his eyes. Countless skills and sword techniques flashed through his mind...
It seems... I might have worried too much.
Opening his eyes, Zhao Baiyou chided himself. He realized he had mastered all the skills and sword techniques of the Gyakushin Miko.
Moreover... Zhao Baiyou picked up the beautiful sword at his waist. It looked almost like a toy due to its delicate appearance.
Spiritual Blade: Sakura Blossom!
He held the scabbard with his left hand and grasped the hilt with his right, then gently drew it out...
The pink blade emerged, radiating powerful spiritual energy from its entire length.
"What an amazing sword!" Feeling the strong spiritual energy flowing into him, Zhao Baiyou couldn't help but touch the blade...
"Alright... let's try Yae's sword technique!"
Falling Cherry Blossoms Slash!
In an instant, five strikes were made, sending five arcs of sword energy materializing as cherry blossoms hurtling forward...
Before him, more than ten towering trees—so large they could barely be embraced by a person—were instantly severed and began crashing down. This spectacle startled Zhao Baiyou greatly.
"Just a few random swings... and that kind of power?" Zhao Baiyou stared at his hands in shock; this was completely different from how it seemed in the game.
No matter how strong she was in the game, it hadn't prepared her for this.
It seems... becoming a famous shrine maiden is just a matter of time! But...
Zhao Baiyou rubbed the fox ears on top of her head—ears that looked more like rabbit ears. Right now... was she considered a monster or a human?
Or to be precise... as a half-demon, one of those beings who had suffered so much humiliation in the world of Inuyasha, could she really become a respected shrine maiden? It would be incredibly difficult!