Watatsumi Island, Sangonomiya.
The Snake God's enormous head faced the tiny human shrine maiden before him, his gaze fixed on her.
He found this ordinary human rather interesting. She actually dared to stand in his way alone.
"Mortal, you're quite impressive. I'm in a good mood right now. If you run away this instant, I might spare your life!"
Kokomi wore an expression of grim resolve, showing not the slightest fear beneath the Snake God's overwhelming pressure.
"Lord Snake God, if you would spare the countless people of Watatsumi Island, I am willing to offer my life to appease you."
"Hahaha!"
The Snake God burst into thunderous laughter at her words. His laughter even stirred waves over ten meters high in the surrounding sea.
He paused to catch his breath, then looked at Kokomi and continued.
"How ridiculous. Your life force may be strong, but how could it compare to that of thousands upon thousands of ordinary people? Why would I ever agree to such a trade?"
The moment Kokomi heard the Snake God's booming laughter, she had prepared to give her life to stop his advance.
By the time he finished speaking, Kokomi had already secretly gathered her power. She unleashed the strongest attack of her life at his enormous head.
But how could Kokomi's little maneuver escape the Snake God's notice? He had known what she intended from the moment she began gathering her power.
Still, the Snake God did not dodge her attack. As a Demon God, he had his dignity. Most Demon Gods disdained dodging attacks from ordinary mortals-Zhong Baiye being the exception.
Seeing the Snake God arrogantly prepare to take her attack head-on, Kokomi felt a glimmer of hope.
Kokomi had great confidence in the attack she had spent so long preparing. Its only