Genshin Impact: I, Heavenly Principle, Will Make Teyvat Supreme

Nurarihyon's subordinate, the daiyōkai Mokugyo Daruma, watched his master pacing back and forth and couldn't help but speak up. "Supreme Commander, please stop pacing and say something already."

The daiyōkai Karasu Tengu bowed his head and added, "Indeed, Supreme Commander, you are the leader of our Hyakki Yakō. We have all gathered under your command, and your decision is our decision."

The daiyōkai Gyuki nodded. "We all understand the situation. The gods wish to reestablish order, and whether it's humans or yokai, no one can resist."

"If you choose to lead us in submission or resistance, those of us who have shared a drink with you will have no objections."

The daiyōkai Hitotsume Nyudo, his large single eye glaring from the center of his forehead, chuckled grimly. "Heh, forgive my boldness, but I don't think even you, Supreme Commander, can defy the will of the gods. To resist is to die."

"But, just as Gyuki said, since I've already joined your crew, I have no regrets."

Nurarihyon finally stopped pacing, took a long drag from his kiseru pipe, and slowly exhaled a cloud of smoke, a faint smile on his lips. "I was truly born in the wrong era."

"I always dreamed of becoming the Lord of All Demons."

Deep down, he felt an unbearable frustration. From his days as a mere high-ranking yokai, he had slowly but surely used his charisma and strength to subdue countless unruly daiyōkai, gradually forming the Nura Clan. After years of effort, they had finally established dominance over the eastern region.

He had been waiting for the right moment to amass enough power to march into Kyoto, defeat Hagoromo Gitsune, and slay Nue, the Lord of All Demons, claiming that title for himself.

But now, after a thousand years of absence, the True God had descended upon the mortal realm once again.

And not just for a fleeting visit—they came to reestablish order.

Unlike lesser yokai who only understood that gods were powerful, Nurarihyon, bearing the noble bloodline of the ancient Slippery Gourd (Nurarihyon) Yokai, possessed inherited memories from the Age of Gods.

He understood the true nature of the True Gods—the embodiment of all things, the masters of laws.

No matter how numerous or powerful yokai were, they could never contend with a true god.

Even the mere blessings bestowed upon shrine maidens and onmyōji were enough to subdue every daiyōkai in existence.

As Nurarihyon's words settled, silence filled the tent.

Gyuki raised his head, his gaze unwavering. "If your goal remains to become the Lord of All Demons, whether other yokai are willing or not, I will follow you to the end."

Karasu Tengu sighed, his head hanging low. "Me too."

Hitotsume Nyudo clicked his tongue. "Tsk, same here. After all, we drank from the same cup, didn't we?"

After a long silence, the other daiyōkai also voiced their loyalty.

Seeing their resolve, Nurarihyon let out a hearty laugh. "Hahaha, you guys really... move me. But I won't shed fake tears like humans."

His smile faded, and his tone grew heavier.

"Since you've all placed your trust in me and are willing to follow me to fulfill my ambition, how could I ever take such loyalty lightly? Death is absolute, after all."

"I won't lead you all into a suicidal battle against an unshakable force."

"That's why I—"

Before he could finish, a yokai rushed into the tent, his face filled with panic.

"Supreme Commander! Leaders! Bad news! That Toga, the Dog General, is almost at Mount Nejireme, and he's brought several other daiyōkai with him!"

The moment the words were spoken, the expressions of all the officers changed drastically.

Instead of showing concern, however, Nurarihyon burst into hearty laughter.

"So, he's almost here already? That was quick. I'll be waiting here for the mighty General of the Western Lands, the famous Dog General, Toga."

Meanwhile, in Kyoto.

This was previously the largest city of humanity, a bustling hub where merchants from all directions gathered. The rapid exchange of information had long since informed the people of Kyoto about the True God who had descended in the western lands, establishing a paradise where humans and yokai coexisted in harmony.

Those with the means to travel were eager to journey to Liyue, the divine land where humans and yokai lived together in peace, without fear of hunger or war.

Inside the Shogunate Headquarters' Tenshu Pavilion, the once grand and dignified chamber was now shrouded in a dark, ominous purple hue due to the dense presence of yokai energy. Various eerie-colored yokai auras swirled above the chamber, their ominous presence causing the skies over the pavilion to gather faint, ominous clouds.

Seated at the head of the chamber, Hagoromo Gitsune, who had possessed the body of Lady Yodo, gently stroked her swollen belly. Her voice, deep and low, carried an eerie charm as she gazed at the powerful yokai who served under Nue.

"I already know," she began, "that the god from the heavens intends to unify the world and establish a new order where humans and yokai coexist in peace."

A powerful yokai, Great Tengu, scoffed coldly. "Humans and yokai living in peace? What a ridiculous notion! Humans exist solely as our food."

The ominous yokai Kidomaru spoke in a dark tone, "According to the small yokai who escaped from Liyue to Kyoto, only yokai who have never fed on humans or harmed them are permitted to exist under the True God's rule."

"We are not among them. That god's new order will never allow Kyoto's yokai to exist."

"Exactly. If that god's reach extends here, none of us will escape."

"Then what should we do? Just sit here and wait for death?"

"Hahaha, at worst, we die! Kill, kill, kill! We are yokai who follow the Lord of All Demons, Nue, and Nue resides in the underworld, Yomi."

"Yeah! If we die, we simply return to Yomi."

"Hahahaha..."

"Before dying, it would be nice to feast on a few shrine maidens. Hahaha!"

"Especially shrine maidens with strong spiritual power—they taste the best. I haven't eaten one in decades..."

All the yokai under Nue's command exuded thick, nearly tangible evil auras.

For a thousand years, they had relentlessly hunted down noblewomen to feed to Hagoromo Gitsune, accumulating dark energy to facilitate Nue's return to the mortal realm from Yomi.

Hagoromo Gitsune silenced the room with a single word, her voice filled with authority. "Quiet!"

"Do not fear a mere True God. My child, Nue, is destined to become the new ruler of Yomi."

"Even if he has not yet been born into this world, his presence in Yomi allows him to channel the underworld's power to us."

"That so-called god from the heavens? When my child returns, he shall reign over Yomi and rule both the mortal and underworld realms!"

At that moment, a sinister voice echoed through the chamber, as though traveling from the depths of Yomi itself.

[Yes... my faithful followers... I shall now bestow upon you... my power from Yomi...]

[You must... delay the god's establishment of order...]

[Hurry... collect more human hearts... quicken my rebirth... this time... I shall return!]

The chilling whispers reverberated throughout the room, sending shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned yokai.

In the next instant, the oppressive, inescapable power of Yomi descended upon them all.

However...

Just as the power of Yomi seeped into the mortal world, Noah, who had recently descended into the mortal realm, sensed it instantly.

"Oh~?"

His golden eyes narrowed with intrigue as he gazed in the direction of Kyoto, an amused smile playing at his lips.

Regardless of prior knowledge of the story, Noah, now the Eternal Sovereign of the Inuyasha World, had complete control over everything within it. Naturally, he was well aware of Abe no Seimei's intentions in Yomi.

As the Lord of the August Center of Heaven, not only did he perceive everything, but even his subordinate, Istaroth, who held the rank of a Supreme God, had already sensed it.

Istaroth smirked mischievously, "That guy, Abe no Seimei, actually dares to covet the position of a Supreme God? How utterly ridiculous."

Since their master had become the Lord of the Eternal Throne of this world and obtained the Divine Pantheon System, the authorities and divine positions of the previous gods had been left vacant in their absence.

Let alone the supreme divine positions of the Lord of Takamagahara and the Lord of Yomi, which belonged to the Heavenly Principle' subordinates—without their master's permission, even ascending to a lesser divine position was impossible.

Speaking of which, she leaned closer to Noah's ear and whispered, "Shall I take care of that rat who's overstepping his bounds right now, Master?"

Noah rubbed his chin, golden eyes gleaming with amusement.

"He wants to become the Lord of Yomi, huh? No need to deal with him just yet. This could turn into quite the entertaining storyline."

Istaroth's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "You've thought of something fun again, haven't you, Master? Can I join in?"

Noah raised a finger, and Istaroth immediately feigned fear, closing her eyes and clutching her forehead in mock trembling. "Ow, ow, Master, you're so mean!"

With a grin, Noah continued, "For this world, the Liyue established by Morax, the Takamagahara' True God, is the force of righteousness, while Abe no Seimei, who seeks to steal divine authority and disrupt the order, is naturally the villain."

"A classic tale of good triumphing over evil... How could such a perfect story lack a proper conclusion?"

"When righteousness defeats evil, that's when the storyline reaches its climax."

The real reason behind his patience was the difficulty of merging two worlds of similar magnitude.

Despite being the Lord of the Eternal Throne of both worlds, he didn't have the capability to forcefully pull the Inuyasha world into the same universal framework.

If the Inuyasha world existed within the Sea of Quanta, he could have easily merged them.

Thus, the only way was to have Teyvat's presence spread across the Inuyasha world, using it as an anchor to pull the Inuyasha world into the Sea of Quanta.

Teyvat's influence in the Inuyasha world was like driving in nails—the more nails hammered in, the higher the success rate of merging into the Sea of Quanta.

Istaroth's eyes widened with realization. "As expected of you, Master! Your ideas are always the best! So, what shall we do next? There's just so much fun to be had in this world!"

Noah gazed toward the Tree of Ages and the grand palace at the central lake beneath Mount Fuji.

"That old fox, Zhongli, is requesting my approval to deify the Adepti. After all, the Adepti have played a key role in stabilizing Liyue's ley lines, and their contributions to Teyvat are considerable. Since our mission here is practically complete, they've certainly earned it."

"Once the deification is done, we'll begin reclaiming the scattered time and space authorities left over from the war of the Age of Gods."

Istaroth nodded. "I didn't think Morax would be in such a hurry to promote his Adepti to godhood the moment the Pantheon System was established. Isn't he a bit too impatient?"

Noah laughed. "It's not impatience, but a clear understanding of his mission. To ensure the success of our task, having the Adepti ascend will help us establish a stronger foothold in the Inuyasha world."

He suddenly reached out and pulled Istaroth's cheeks, stretching them playfully.

"You little rascal, you knew all this from the start but still acted clueless. Are you trying to act cute to make me happy?"

"Mmmff... N-no, I wasn't!" Istaroth pouted, internally grumbling, You're clearly enjoying this. If I don't act clueless, wouldn't I just steal your spotlight? Either way, you'd still find a reason to bully me...

Meanwhile, in another part of the world.

Liyue had already become the largest nation in this chaotic world in terms of landmass. In this era, some feudal lords would call themselves a "nation" with merely one or two cities under their control.

The so-called Tennō and Shogun were merely nominal rulers who held no real authority over the local lords.

However, with the establishment of Liyue, the divine nation, even the nominal authority of the Tennō had crumbled.

A sovereign ruler only holds legitimacy if acknowledged by the gods. Now that the gods no longer recognized the Tennō and had personally descended to establish order, the Tennō and the Shogun had been reduced to mere aristocrats.

At this moment, the strongest Onmyōji of the era, Hidemoto Keikain, and the high-ranking monk Tenkai, had arrived in Himeji City, the heart of Liyue.

Here, regardless of one's past status, everyone had to abide by Liyue's laws; otherwise, they would be swiftly taken away by the Millelith.

With more and more people flooding into Himeji City, it had already grown far larger than Kyoto.

As far as the eye could see, red towers and green tiles lined the skyline, and the streets and pavilions were filled with humans and yokai alike, all bearing genuine smiles.

Yokai ran businesses alongside humans—tanuki operated teahouses, and humans performed theatrical plays for audiences composed of various small yokai.

Hidemoto Keikain marveled at the sight, looking around like a country bumpkin:

"These splendid carvings and gilded towers... Truly worthy of being called a divine realm! Even Kyoto pales in comparison!"

Tenkai nodded in agreement. "Indeed, both humans and yokai here radiate true happiness. This place is truly a paradise."

"But Hidemoto, aren't we supposed to request an audience with the Immortal through the Ministry of Civil Affairs and seek an audience with the revered Rex Lapis, the supreme deity of Liyue?"

Hidemoto Keikain sighed. "Don't be so impatient. The gods are not beings that can be seen on a whim. A short wait won't change anything."

"Oh? Look over there! That seems to be the Statue Plaza, and it's crowded with people! Let's go take a look."

"Wait, Hidemoto—"

The Statue Plaza, vast enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people, was now filled with humans and yokai alike. Despite the large crowd, there was an unusual sense of tranquility.

Everyone's eyes were fixed intently on the preparations for an upcoming divine invocation ceremony.

Hidemoto Keikain curiously tapped the shoulder of a nearby inuyōkai and whispered,

"Brother Dog Demon, I just arrived. Could you tell me what's happening here?"

The inuyōkai glanced at the Onmyōji with disdain and snorted.

"An Onmyōji? If this were before, I'd have bitten off a piece of your flesh."

"I am an inuyōkai, not a dog demon! Remember that! ...But fine, since you're new here, I'll explain."

Lowering his voice with a sense of deep reverence, the inuyōkai continued:

"This is the divine invocation ceremony, held to petition Rex Lapis Ōmikami for various matters concerning Liyue."

"This time, it is said that Rex Lapis Ōmikami himself will appear to petition the Creator God, the Lord of the August Center of Heaven, to grant divine status to the Three-Eyed Five-Manifestations Immortals, in recognition of their immense contributions."

Upon hearing this, both Hidemoto Keikain and Tenkai were utterly dumbfounded, their souls nearly leaving their bodies in shock.

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