The Naming of the Night
Chapter 516

Crimson Leaf Hunt

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The news that more than ten shrines were precisely blown up at the same time quickly spread back to China.

The explosiveness of this news is no less than that of the bombs that Si Nianhua and Ji Guanya planted in the shrine.

However, a day has passed, and no one online still knows who did it.

What's even more strange is that since Zhang Jingwen attacked that shrine in Tokyo last time, the island nation's Mysterious Affairs Department has been strengthening the defense systems of all shrines.

Almost all shrines that enshrine war criminals are guarded by long- Time Walker.

So the strange thing is, why did the people who destroyed the shrine succeed so easily this time?

Of course, the most crucial question is: who did it? That's incredible.

In He Xiaoxiao's group chat.

Chuang Wang: "The Japanese are in deep trouble now. They worship those war criminals as 'war gods.' Does anyone in the group know which hero did this?"

Shancheng Laziji: "No need to think about it, it's most likely still the Time Walker under the Li and Qing families who did it... After all, they did it last time too, and they have more people lurking in Japan and Goryeo."

This is the person in charge of the Chongcheng "Pao Ge" organization.

Jian Shou Qing: "Is it possible that it was made in Jiuzhou? They have many people overseas."

This is the person in charge of the "Red Umbrella" organization in Kuncheng.

Shancheng Laziji: "It shouldn't be. Although Jiuzhou is domineering overseas, it still follows the basic law... This time it feels a bit different. It's like they're trying to blow up the shrine without any reason."

Zard suddenly said, "Come on, let's start a mini-science lesson! The head of the Time Walker under the Li family is called Ji Guanya, and the head of the Time Walker under the Qing family is called Si Nianhua. Both of them seem to Chosen One, the kind who are directly given a high level as soon as they transmigrate. For example, Boss Zheng, Boss He..."

Zard: "The two of them are indeed in Japan right now, and they did indeed plan this. But what you don't know is that the reason they were able to succeed is because someone in the Takayama Hida Mountains of Japan killed more than 400 people in Kamishiro all by himself in one night, forcing Kamishiro to bring all the people who were originally guarding the shrine into the mountains to surround and intercept him."

Zard: "The Mysterious Affairs Department of the Age of Gods has established more than ten search lines in Takayama Hida. However, he led a little girl and broke through three of the search lines in one day, passing through as if nothing had happened. He still did not intend to change the route. I would call him a formidable figure of our time."

Zard: "Hiss! That's my off-screen gasp for you guys."

The Chuang Wang: "???"

Huan Yu: "Who asked you to add the voice-over for us? Can you please stop being so dramatic?!"

However, complaints aside.

Everyone in the group was indeed astonished by what this formidable man had done: killing more than four hundred members of the Divine Era overnight, and even managing to tear apart three lines of search while being surrounded and intercepted.

If you put yourself in their shoes, could they do it?

He probably died the night he was chased by more than 400 people, and none of the subsequent events would have happened.

Suddenly, Haicheng Wu Yanzu asked in confusion, "How do you know so much?"

Zard: "Because I have wisdom in my mind."

Haicheng Wu Yanzu: "What is all this nonsense? Do you even know who this person is?"

Zard: "I don't know, I guess even Shindai doesn't know yet. But look, there are so many people in this group, but not a single one of them came out to chat today. Judging from this reaction, I think it's very likely that they are from Shindai's group."

There was a long silence in the group. This could only be a guess at most. Zard usually liked to chat with people from the daytime, so this guess didn't prove anything.

Just then, the Chuang Wang suddenly asked, "Can he come back alive? Is there anything we can do?"

Zard: "There's nothing we can do right now. After all, it's an island nation, and your strength is far inferior to this person's. If you rush over there, the people who were rescued might have already gone home to sleep, while you're still wandering around the island nation."

The Chuang Wang: "... What's wrong with my strength? You don't even know who I am, yet you can judge my strength?"

Zard: "I think he's not in much danger right now, unless those seven Chosen One from the island nation make a move. But those seven are still very cautious and none of them have made a move yet. After all, none of them have figured out what level this powerful person is at. It wouldn't be good if they went to hunt him down and ended up getting killed. It all depends on whether any of them dare to go up and risk their lives."

Qing Bao: "Those true Chosen One from the Age of Gods should have all been possessed. Five of them are true Onmyoji from within the Inner World, accompanied by powerful Shikigami."

At this moment, the Forbidden Item ACE-999 said, "The Chosen One from the island nation have already set off, and they will probably encounter that person soon. The Shinto has suffered a great humiliation, and the destruction of their shrine at the same time has shaken the foundation of their faith. This matter will not end like this... The hunt has only just begun."

The Chuang Wang couldn't help but ask, "Then what should we do?"

Zard replied lazily, "Whatever, he'll have to fight his way out himself. The island nation is now under complete blockade, and all ships returning to the mainland are being rigorously inspected, even using life detectors they brought back from the Inner World. So, even if he manages to break out of Takayama Hida, he'll probably be stuck in the island nation for quite some time. For that formidable man, this will be a fierce battle."

Actually, a few people in the group knew the identity of this formidable person.

For He Jinqiu, and Zheng Yuandong.

Moreover, they are well aware that this battle will not only extend beyond this return, but may even extend into the next time travel.

The person being hunted is undergoing a transformation in the name of revenge.

If you don't get over this hurdle, you'll die.

But if he really manages to cross that threshold, the young man will likely become someone that most Time Walker in the country look up to.

Zard suddenly said, "By the way, have you guys been following the recent news? It seems that some 'non- Time Walker's are starting to awaken."

In the mountains and fields of Takayama Hida, a boy carries a little girl on his back, leaping and bounding through the towering peaks.

Qing Chen's peak physical condition after advancing to B-Class allowed him to move around here as if on flat ground.

The Mysterious Affairs Department established more than ten search lines in Takayama Hida, but he managed to break through three of them in a single day.

As long as those Chosen One in the Mysterious Affairs Department don't dare to make a move, no one can stop Qing Chen at this moment.

The little girl lay on Qing Chen's back. At first, she was a little scared as she watched her brother leap across the mountains, but she gradually got used to it and became excited.

"Brother, when will I be able to be like you?" Jingūji Maki asked.

Qing Chen replied, "It's still a long way off. You can only focus on physical training for the next few years. You won't be able to start cultivating until you're at least 12 years old. For the next three years, you'd better focus on your academic studies."

"Huh?" Jingūji Maki's dream was shattered; she thought she would be able to start her training soon.

This disappointed her somewhat.

Qing Chen didn't lie to her. After all, Life and Death Trial challenges require physical strength. Without sufficient power, no Life and Death Trial can be overcome.

Even if you persist in training for three years, at most you will begin to challenge Life and Death Trial like the 70-meter high-dive, which is the test of "absolute trust".

However, what Qing Chen didn't mention was that he knew there were magical things in the Forbidden Zone, such as eating nine Dragon Fish to strengthen bones, and drinking Jingshan Tea continuously to improve eyesight.

There must be something in the Forbidden Zone that can enhance muscle strength, helping the little girl gain the qualification to take on the challenge ahead of time.

Just as he finished his ridge ride, Qing Chen discovered something: the bullet that hit his thigh should have pierced his thigh bone, or at least caused some fractures.

But in fact, even when he used the Reverse Breathing Technique, it did not affect the changes that the nine Dragon Fish had brought to his bones.

Therefore, when the bullet hits the bone, it does not cause any damage to the bone at all.

This proves that the boost to a knight's stats from food in Forbidden Zone does not affect their ability to complete challenges.

Qing Chen even wanted to go to Forbidden Zone No. 002 as soon as he escaped to see what kind of magical food Ding Dong had prepared for him...

If given the chance, he would bring back some food from the Inner World to see if there was any opportunity to help the Daylight members change their physical condition.

At least he knows where the Dragon Fish are. It's not unreasonable to catch some Dragon Fish to improve the bone quality of the Daytime members, right? Li Ke is still one fish away from completing his skeletal transformation.

Qing Chen didn't intend to tell Xiao Zhenji about this beforehand, but simply asked, "What was your biggest wish?"

He felt like he was following in the footsteps of Li Shutong, wanting to give this little girl what his master had once given him.

But the little girl didn't answer the question. Instead, she nestled against Qing Chen's back and whispered, "It's a secret."

However, at this moment, Qing Chen suddenly stopped and stood on a mountain peak.

Looking into the distance, a young man stood on the opposite mountain, with a woman in a blue and red kimono standing beside him, her head bowed.

The woman's arms hung down at her sides, her exposed palms as white as snow.

The next moment, she suddenly raised her head. The woman's features were exquisite, and she looked like someone from a dream.

Yet she had bloodshot eyes, devoid of any emotion. Around her, red maple leaves materialized out of thin air and then scattered.

Jingūji Maki cautiously said from on Qing Chen's back, "Brother, this auntie looks like the legendary Crimson Leaf Hunt..."

Crimson Leaf Hunt a famous Great Demon) depicted in the Japanese Hundred Ghosts Night Parade scrolls.

According to legend, Crimson Leaf Hunt's original name was Wu Ye, and he was possessed by the Sixth Demon King and became a monster.

What they are seeing now is probably the shikigami from the divine lineage.

This is the most orthodox lineage of the Age of Gods. It is said that the reclusive ancestor of the Age of Gods was protected by twelve Great Demon. Whenever he appeared, the sky was gloomy, as if Hundred Ghosts Night Parade.

In the Age of Gods, only a very few people can possess this inheritance, and it is very difficult to cultivate it.

At this moment, Qing Chen thought for a moment and said, "Don't call her auntie, you're lowering my seniority."

"Huh?" Jingūji Maki never expected that Qing Chen would be concerned about this matter!

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