Miko Suiko; I Want to Learn Demon Extermination Technique from You

Flame Hoof galloped through the air, flames surging beneath its four hooves without making a sound.

Chiyo sat steadily on its back, feeling the rhythm beneath him.

This horse was even faster than he had expected.

The sea of clouds rushed past on both sides, while the mountains and rivers below flashed by like a flowing painting.

"Very good."

Chiyo gently patted Flame Hoof's neck.

Flame Hoof gave a low neigh, as though responding to its master's praise.

Chiyo could clearly sense that Flame Hoof's endurance was equally astonishing.

At this speed, an ordinary demon horse would be exhausted within half an hour at most.

Yet Flame Hoof's breathing remained steady, and the flames around its body showed no sign of weakening. Instead, they grew ever fiercer as it ran.

What interested Chiyo even more were Flame Hoof's senses.

This horse was exceptionally sensitive to auras.

Within several hundred li, no unusual fluctuation could escape its notice.

Just moments ago, it had slightly turned its head and softly neighed toward the southeast.

Chiyo followed its gaze.

Faint Spiritual Power fluctuations were coming from there.

"Keep going."

Chiyo did not stop.

Flame Hoof's speed greatly shortened Chiyo's travel time.

A journey that should have taken several days was completed in little more than half a day on Flame Hoof's back.

By dusk, Chiyo had already penetrated deep into the Eastern Country.

Ahead lay an unbroken mountain range, and deep within it, an ancient town could vaguely be seen.

Just then, Flame Hoof suddenly stopped.

It pricked up its ears, the flames around its body drawing in slightly as its crimson-gold eyes fixed tightly on a spot ahead.

Chiyo sensed it too.

Intense battle fluctuations were coming from the valley ahead.

Demonic Energy and Spiritual Power collided and intertwined, accompanied by roars