Which Type-Moon is Like This!

In an instant, sparks flew, the war halberd and naginata clashing dozens of times. Their magic also surged outwards, constantly colliding.

A gale roared from their impact, and the speed of their weapon movements increased with each clash.

Bai Ming's smile grew more unrestrained and arrogant, his offensive a tempest, swift and powerful.

The clang of metal on metal intensified, and the wind pressure generated by their collisions grew greater, forcing the surrounding Four Heavenly Kings of Yorimitsu to dismiss their soldiers and retreat a significant distance.

"Faster! Faster! More power! Come, entertain me!"

Bai Ming roared, his voice like thunder, "Come on! Again, again, again! Is the son of Gozu Tennō truly this weak!"

Countless white lights flickered in the air, and Minamoto no Yorimitsu earnestly swung her naginata, continuously clashing with Bai Ming's halberd.

The training stage beneath their feet shattered, debris flying everywhere. Each collision caused the ground beneath them to sink further.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu steeled herself, her offense shifting from a semi-offensive, semi-defensive stance to attacking three parts while holding back seven, incorporating more defensive maneuvers. She refused to believe Bai Ming possessed such stamina, able to maintain such a ferocious offensive indefinitely.

Everyone eventually tires.

And when he tires, that will be her chance to counterattack.

Or so she thought—

Minamoto no Yorimitsu felt a sharp pain in the web of her hands, a sensation she hadn't experienced since she began her martial arts training in her youth.

However, Bai Ming's stamina was surprisingly good, leading Minamoto no Yorimitsu to eventually abandon her defense and switch to an all-out offense, just like Bai Ming.

"That's it, Minamoto no Yorimitsu! You should have done this sooner!"

The war halberd landed heavily on the naginata, sending Minamoto no Yorimitsu sliding back. Bai Ming immediately pressed his advantage. After dissipating the force, Minamoto no Yorimitsu charged at Bai Ming, and after several rounds of clashes, they separated again.

[Killing Star Mask Activated]

[Peach Blossom Star Mask and Killing Star Mask Both Activated]

[Talent Greedy Wolf has now changed to Talent Greedy Wolf Star]

[Your attraction to Tamamo-no-Mae has significantly increased]

System: Huh? What's the principle behind this, boss? What kind of side effect is this?

Bai Ming: Get lost, I'm busy fighting.

Their duel continued throughout the remaining daylight until evening. Minamoto no Yorimitsu, holding her naginata, knelt on the ground, panting, and conceded. Only then did Bai Ming sheath his weapon, sit cross-legged, and begin eating the dinner Watanabe no Tsuna had brought.

After eating, Bai Ming stated that it was too late to continue their match and prepared to leave. Unexpectedly, Minamoto no Yorimitsu stopped him, having chosen to surrender.

She no longer wished to fight. Bai Ming's strength and stamina were immense, and even with her skill, she couldn't endure such an ordeal.

Bai Ming nodded in agreement, then said to Minamoto no Yorimitsu, "I will exercise my victor's right and wash up at your residence first."

"Eh?"

[Like animals with strong territorial instincts, the victor possesses everything of the loser, and the loser can only be humiliated at the victor's whim.]

[Minamoto no Yorimitsu was taken as your wife and concubine on the night of her defeat. Her figure is truly magnificent.]

[You defeated Minamoto no Yorimitsu, and then brought Sei Shōnagon, Shuten-dōji, and Setanta to live at Minamoto no Yorimitsu's residence.]

[You have defeated the foremost Onmyoji and the foremost warrior.]

[Therefore, your fame and deeds have spread from Heian-kyo through the word-of-mouth of warriors and Onmyoji, and the embellishment by Sei Shōnagon. Not only those unfamiliar with martial arts or Onmyodo, but even those who are skilled in these arts now revere you as a deity.]

[However, due to your previous unconventional actions, Akuta Hinako (Consort Yu, Yu Meiren), if she abandons the hope of life and chooses to ascend to the Throne of Heroes to become a Heroic Spirit Servant, she will gain the skills "Innocent Monster (EX)", "Divinity", and "Endless Martial Arts A++". Furthermore, there is a high probability of a linked summon occurring with her.]

[Coupled with your ability to command the wind and rain, summon lightning, and your peerless martial arts, some say you are Takemikazuchi.]

[You have intercepted a significant amount of Takemikazuchi's faith and incense offerings.]

[You have attracted Takemikazuchi's attention.]

[You have also attracted Yuanshi Tianzun's attention.]

In a vast, pale space, Bai Ming saw Yuanshi Tianzun.

The Dao was described as: Flying strange beasts served as armrests, happily holding a Ruyi scepter like jade; white cranes and green phoenixes led the way, followed by a red phoenix dancing in immortal robes; feather fans parted the clouds and mist, while immortal boys on either side played jade flutes.

Bai Ming, however, seemed accustomed to it, paying no mind to the form in which this supreme being appeared, let alone…

Bai Ming bowed respectfully, "Grandmaster, your disciple greets you."

"You call me Grandmaster when you're leaving, and I won't fault you for it; that's the rule. There are no outsiders here, so what should you call me?"

"Ah—Master, I greet you."

By seniority, Bai Ming's senior brothers included the Twelve Immortals of Jade Void and Jiang Ziya. From the moment of his appearance, many powerful beings had calculated that Bai Ming should not have existed.

It was said, "Heaven's proliferation is forty-nine," and thus Yuanshi Tianzun took him as a disciple outside the usual rules.

However, Bai Ming was young and learned quickly. After a short period of study, he ran off specifically for trials. Therefore, before leaving, he received a decree: he was not to call his master "Master" when outside, and except when returning to XuanDu Jade Capital, he was to call him Grandmaster.

This was why Bai Ming had previously attracted Yuanshi Tianzun with a simple "Yuanshi An Zhen" in his simulation in Britain.

The Heavenly Venerable said:

"You mischievous monkey are quite adept at causing trouble, and you run about quite freely. Even your senior brothers can't stir up as much trouble as you. You tease one and then another. However, everyone has their own opportunities, so I won't say anything. And you needn't worry about that Takemikazuchi."

Bai Ming nodded, understanding only half of it, "Your disciple understands."

Chapter 49: System, I Command You to Possess Takemikazuchi

[With Yuanshi Tianzun's endorsement, you feel even more at ease.]

[Furthermore, Yuanshi Tianzun felt it was a shame for you to possess such talent in artifact forging without actually doing it, so he bestowed upon you knowledge related to artifact forging.]

[After bidding farewell to your master, you conceived a world-shattering plan.]

[You intend to completely replace Takemikazuchi. Shintoism and Taoism differ by only one character, and Taoism has the event of "Fengshen" (Investiture of the Gods). Therefore, you believe Shintoism is a sect established by Taoism.]

[However, this matter cannot be rushed; it requires careful planning. You feel you should ask the system how best to take his place.]

System: Wait, man? I'm just a graduating system university student, not your strategist…

Bai Ming: Stop the nonsense. Shintoism has a connection to my Taoism. Can you give me a solution quickly?

System: I'll go ask my classmate. You handle things here for now, man.

While Bai Ming was waiting for the system's reply, Sei Shōnagon came bouncing over to his side.

"Hey, hey, hey~ Bai Bai, what are you thinking about?"

The girl's eyes sparkled as she waved some manuscripts in her hand, seemingly wanting to get some interesting stories from Bai Ming. Bai Ming raised an eyebrow:

"They say I am Takemikazuchi. Do you think I am?"

"Ah~" Sei Shōnagon let out a short cry, then leaned close to Bai Ming's ear and murmured, "I think so~ Even if you're not, you are in my heart~"

As she spoke, the girl handed the manuscripts to Bai Ming: "See how I've written~"

"Even without reading it, I know that whatever Nao-ko writes is excellent."

Though he said that, Bai Ming still took Sei Shōnagon's manuscripts and read them. Afterward, he commented, "If others saw Nao-ko's true self, they would surely be heartbroken, wouldn't they?"

"Hehe~"

Sei Shōnagon chuckled foolishly. She understood perfectly what Bai Ming meant by that.

For Sei Shōnagon, her thoughts were too unconventional, and her behavior too lively. If she were to marry another man…

In the Heian period, 99% of men were chauvinistic. Even the powerful Minamoto no Yorimitsu was merely a weapon in her father's hands before, devoid of any emotion.

Therefore, Sei Shōnagon could imagine, even with her eyes closed, that if she married a local man, she, who lacked the demeanor of a proper lady, would inevitably clash greatly with her husband.

She would surely be asked to be demure, elegant, and well-behaved. But the current Sei Shōnagon didn't need to worry about such things.

She had specifically asked Bai Ming if she needed to pretend to be well-behaved and sensible when they were out. Bai Ming hadn't said anything, merely giving her the middle finger.

Although she didn't understand the meaning of the middle finger, Sei Shōnagon's Heian-era genius brainwaves connected with Bai Ming's.

Sei Shōnagon immediately understood Bai Ming's meaning: if she pretended to be well-behaved, Bai Ming would look down on her.

Yet, even so, Sei Shōnagon still put on the act of an elegant noblewoman when they were out with others.

She could certainly be wild and unrestrained outside as well, but she was unwilling to do so. After all, Bai Ming gave her respect, so she wanted to save Bai Ming face.

When Bai Ming said that face was earned through fists, Sei Shōnagon simply replied with a "Hehe," saying, "Love~ You and I are heading towards each other, and the difference between doing and not doing is quite significant." She then brushed it off.

As a result, many who read Sei Shōnagon's writings believed her to be an elegant, quiet, and talented woman who was the same inside and out. Her writings exuded an air of noble elegance and quiet temperament between the lines.

"I've finished reading."

Bai Ming put down Sei Shōnagon's manuscripts and commented, "There's a lot of skillful use of objects, and some of your personal essays, and essays about living with me. I didn't expect Nao-ko to record them so clearly."

The skillful use of objects, also known as making the best use of things, involves using enumeration to list various related and similar things in sight, but the core content is actually about writing feelings.

If Bai Ming were to give an example, it would be something like Morgan's chest, or Minamoto no Yorimitsu's chest, using the comparison of large chests to express a soft feeling.

"Hehe, impressive, right?"

"Indeed, quite impressive."

As Sei Shōnagon said this, she hugged Bai Ming and leaned her face towards him, closing her eyes. Bai Ming knew what she wanted, so he responded to Sei Shōnagon.

Then, Sei Shōnagon ran off like a streak of lightning.

Bai Ming began to ponder how he could become Takemikazuchi himself, rather than a reincarnation of Takemikazuchi.

Just as Bai Ming came up with a preposterous idea, the system returned.

System: Man, I have a way.

Bai Ming: What a coincidence, I do too.

Bai Ming/System: My method is to kill Takemikazuchi / possess him.

Bai Ming and the system fell into a subtle silence.

[You never felt so in sync with this idiotic system. Although its method might be that of another system, it doesn't stop you from commanding the system to possess Takemikazuchi.]

[While the system was plotting to possess Takemikazuchi, you began to plan how to enjoy yourself during the Hyakki Yagyō, but your plans were quickly interrupted.]

"Master, a great yokai has expressed a desire to meet me."

Shuten-dōji knelt quietly by the door and explained everything: "That great yokai is the Algae Woman I mentioned to you before. She claims to have sensed a familiar scent here."

Bai Ming raised an eyebrow.

The Greedy Wolf Star is the god of desire, governing desire and material possessions. In the Fengshen Yanyi, Daji is related to the Greedy Wolf Star, and in the Type-Moon worldview, Tamamo-no-Mae and Daji have an unclear relationship.

Once my Greedy Wolf evolved into the Greedy Wolf Star, it was only a matter of time before Tamamo-no-Mae was attracted.

So Bai Ming replied, "Is that so? Then let's meet."

[It is said that normal fox cries are "ying ying ying," Chinese fox cries are "Great Chu rises, Chen Sheng reigns," Japanese fox cries are "konkon," and Japanese foxes with divinity cry "Believe in the power of belief" and "Give me back my mother." Therefore, after you meet the Algae Woman, your first reaction will be to call out to her twice.]

[The Algae Woman couldn't understand your thoughts at all, but your appearance and demeanor were constantly attracting her, though she didn't know why, so she agreed to your request.]

[Because the Algae Woman had become a famous shrine maiden by this time, her voice changed to "Migo migo."]

[You felt your wish fulfilled, so you looked at the Algae Woman and asked her why she had come to see you.]

"Um, have you heard of the Fox Wedding?"

Setting aside the skill effects, the Fox Wedding is an act of unilaterally declaring marriage to someone, raining down blessings, forcibly giving souvenirs to fated individuals present, and making them participate in the celebration.

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Chapter 50: Why is it ** right from the start?

[You had indeed never heard of the Fox Wedding, but you could see that the Algae Woman's gaze was practically melting.]

"Hey, is this fox in heat?"

Before Bai Ming could retort, Shuten-dōji spoke first. Bai Ming looked serene. It was wonderful, absolutely wonderful. Shuten-dōji could already read his mind. His savior, his voice of reason, had arrived.

"Not at all! I just inexplicably feel drawn to you. As expected, you are my destined one, Consort Yu?"

The Algae Woman ignored Shuten-dōji's comment and said, "This humble girl is twenty-nine years old, of perfect age."

Bai Ming said, "So you're just attracted by my looks? Call me General Bai Ming!"

"Gulp~ Okay, Consort Yu," the Algae Woman made an ambiguous sound.

Bai Ming sighed, "Call me whatever you want."