Revive Chikata? Wait Until They All Emerge

Morning mist hung like gauze over the winding official road leading to Kyoto.

Chiyo and Kagura Ruri walked side by side, followed by four Kagura Clan guards and two warrior monks from Maple Forest Temple.

Mingyuan had not accompanied them. He needed to remain in Maple Leaf Town and guard against possible follow-up attacks from the Netherworld Path.

"It will take three days to reach Kyoto from here."

Kagura Ruri had changed into a light-blue Hunting Garb suited for travel. The Moonlight Sword, her family's inherited short blade, hung at her waist. Her ponytail was tied high, lending her a heroic air tempered by the reserved poise of a noblewoman.

"We'll pass through three places along the way. We can rest at Clear Spring Post tonight."

Chiyo nodded slightly, his calm gaze sweeping over both sides of the road.

This was the human heartland. Its spiritual energy was far richer than that of the borderlands, and the air carried faint traces of incense Wish Power and Ley Line spiritual energy.

The energy here was gentler, but also more... complicated.

"You seem very familiar with this road."

Chiyo asked casually.

Kagura Ruri glanced at him from the side, a trace of melancholy flashing through her eyes.

"Three years ago, I traveled this road to Kyoto with my father. My mother was still alive then. She said Kyoto's cherry blossoms were the most beautiful in the world..."

She paused, then changed the subject.

"Lord Chiyo, what identity do you intend to use when you enter Kyoto?"

"A wandering cultivator will do."

Chiyo answered lightly.

"As for my strength... those meant to see it will naturally see it."

Kagura Ruri fell into thought.

She had already witnessed Chiyo's strength.

Someone like him entering Kyoto was no different from a massive stone falling into