Ascending to Demigod

Before exchanging laws and advancing to [Demigod], Natsume decided to play it safe.

He first activated a secret technique and called for High Priest Yama.

He intended to have the man stand guard for him.

After all, the commotion from breaking through to [Demigod] would certainly be considerable, and he might be exposed.

That could draw an attack from either the Otsutsuki Clan or Maha.

At a time like this, having a powerful veteran [Demigod] protect him would naturally make things far safer.

What was more, this place was flooded with Underworld tainted water.

It was practically half of High Priest Yama's home ground, so it would surely grant him a considerable boost in strength...

Very soon, High Priest Yama arrived at Natsume's location.

Looking closely, he was actually swimming freely through the Underworld tainted water without any protection whatsoever.

He completely ignored the filth's corrupting power, which was truly astonishing.

"What's going on with you, kid?"

"You're not pretending to be Otsutsuki Hishiki anymore?"

"Where's that girl Kuramitsuha?"

"Did you two split up?"

High Priest Yama did not waste words and immediately questioned him.

"Yeah. I made some arrangements. She's outside pretending to be Otsutsuki Hishiki for me."

"A substitution technique?"

"Not a bad idea."

"But that girl's acting isn't much good. Won't she give herself away?"

Natsume nodded. "Not in the short term. She doesn't need to act too much like him either."

"That's good, then."

"Alright, let's get to the point."

"You didn't call this old man over just to chat, did you?"

"What major thing are you planning this time?"

High Priest Yama spoke bluntly.

He had clearly guessed that Natsume must be asking him for help.

"I'm preparing to advance to [Demigod] now. I'll need the High Priest to guard me for a while."

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