Chapter 280 A Little Shock from Japan
Compared to the more westernized Mori Keigen in a suit and tie, and Major Ikeda with a strong military temperament, Mizutani Sawa in traditional Onmyoji attire looks more authentic. But that's normal, Onmyoji is an ancient and traditional profession, and it's inappropriate to wear a suit.

"Mr. Mizutani Ze, I'm sorry to trouble you." Even someone of Mori Jingyuan's status had to give Mizutani Ze enough face, which showed that this person was either very powerful or had considerable influence in the empire, while the other party had both.

As an Onmyoji who did not come from a famous Onmyoji family, Mizutani Sawa was lucky because his experiences in his youth were legendary and he gained great power and fame at a young age.

Unfortunately, he is also unfortunate, because his birth is like a ceiling, which restricts him to a controllable height. For this reason, he applied to set foot on this ancient land to find the origin of Onmyoji and the powerful Shikigami.

"Lord Mori, you are too polite. This is my duty as an Onmyoji." Mizutani Ze's words were true, because this was a world with mysterious power. Although the practitioners on this ancient land had little interest in national affairs, they would inevitably encounter a few people who disliked them. If there was no corresponding power to protect them, the Empire's manpower in the Magic City would probably change more frequently than their pants.

After exchanging polite words, the three of them, escorted by a small team of Japanese soldiers, headed to Yan Xu's residence.

Because he had submitted the visiting card in advance, he had deeply felt the situation of the seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister's door, waiting with his head raised. However, he was only responsible for the reception, and he did not need to take care of anything after entering the inner courtyard.

Since they were here for a visit, they certainly couldn't bring soldiers in. Moreover, they knew that just this team of Japanese soldiers was not enough for the Demon City's killer king to warm up, so only the three of them went to the inner courtyard.

As soon as Mao Li Jingyuan and the other two stepped into the inner courtyard, Mizutani Ze immediately took out a talisman, and a huge translucent white snake appeared beside him, protecting him tightly, which immediately alarmed the other two.

Major Ikeda drew his sword and took the initiative to stand in front of the two men. His face was very solemn, but he didn't know where the enemy was.

Mao Li Jingyuan appeared calm on the surface, but in fact he was a little panicked, because he never thought that the Demon City Killer King would actually attack them. This was totally against common sense? !

"Is there a barrier or a Yin-Yang magic barrier?" Mizutani Ze flexed and stretched his fingers a few times. He really didn't know whether he should take the initiative to attack, so his expression was a little conflicted.

Logically speaking, entering the barrier is equivalent to being passive, and the best thing to do is to withdraw in time. The problem is that they are here to visit, and it is a Yin-Yang barrier.
When these words were spoken, not only Major Ikeda, but even Mori Keigen was stunned.

"Put away your weapons, otherwise it will be regarded as an offense to the head of the family." At this moment, Sha, wearing a more ancient Onmyoji costume, walked out and stared coldly at Mizutani Sawa and Major Ikeda. At the same time, seven powerful ghost warriors appeared behind him.

The Ghost Samurai is not a very powerful Shikigami, but the seven Ghost Samurai behind him are wearing uniform armor and family crests, and have a strong smell of incense.

The ones who accept worship are no ordinary shikigami, but ghosts and gods. What’s more, these seven ghost warriors are apparently proficient in coordination.

Mizutani Sawami was not so crazy as to start a battle with a powerful Onmyoji in the opponent's barrier. He also sensed that this was a multiple barrier that could not be broken by one person alone, so he immediately put away the half-manifested Shikigami, and Major Ikeda also sheathed his sword at the signal of Mori Kagemoto.

At this time, Mao Li Jingyuan was a little confused, because all of this made him feel incredible, especially after entering the lobby, they saw a bottomless underground entrance. Sha calmly stepped onto the stairs, followed closely by Mizutani Ze. He had too many questions, enough to make him ignore the risks.

The monks in this ancient land have begun to decline, and the situation in the island nation will only become more serious. Therefore, the circle of Onmyoji in the East is very small, and Mizutani Ze knows most of them. If he doesn't know them, then there is only one possibility, that the other party is likely to come from a very ancient and secretive organization or force.

Maori Jingyuan also came to his senses, and his expression was a little excited, because he suddenly realized that he might be in contact with an extremely secretive organization, and secretiveness means having power and higher value, so he followed closely behind, and maintained a sufficiently respectful demeanor. As for Major Ikeda, he still hasn't come to his senses yet, and followed the two adults a little dazedly, like an accompanying samurai.

The four of them came to the end of the stairs, and in front of them appeared a three-meter-high bronze gate. Twenty warriors wearing ancient armor and holding spears stood expressionlessly on both sides, making Mao Li Jingyuan and the other two couldn't help but be a little more respectful, because they had realized that the owner of this place was powerful, mysterious, ancient, and noble.

Sha led them in through a side door. The three of them had no objection to this because they felt they were not worthy of going through the main door.

"This, is this the castle tower?!" Maori Jingyuan said in shock when he arrived at the bronze door.

"Yes, and it's still in the style of hundreds of years ago." Mizutani Ze took a deep breath, feeling the more powerful barrier here, and spoke involuntarily in a low voice.

"How could there be a castle tower under the Demon City?" Major Ikeda looked as if he was doubting his life.

Although he had a firm will, his knowledge and vision still limited him. Unlike Maori Jingyuan, although his family had fallen on hard times, they were still among the powerful families and had some wealth.

Although Mizutani Ze was suppressed because of his background, as a rare high-level Onmyoji nowadays, the secrets he was exposed to are beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

But the two of them were still completely stunned, just like Major Ikeda, because the scene before them was completely beyond their imagination. They even forgot what they were here for and just followed behind Sha, a little at a loss.

"Follow my steps and don't leave the corridor, otherwise the ninjas in the castle tower will regard you as invaders and eliminate them." Sha Ping's calm words made the three people's hearts tighten. They followed closely, not daring to move away even a step, because what the other party said seemed to be true. They could clearly feel the cold gaze from the darkness, which was completely warning them that they were being watched.

The castle tower is in the shape of a U, so one has to go around it along the outer corridor. Although the three of them didn't dare to go beyond the line, they could still take a quick glance with their peripheral vision.

The first thing Mizutani Ze saw was a group of Onmyoji, each of whom was as good as him in rank. These Onmyoji were like cattle and horses, maintaining the huge barrier here without any complaints or regrets. This made him feel a chill in his heart, and his back couldn't help but weaken.

Not only was his pride as an Onmyoji crushed, but he was also shocked by the noble status of the owner here.

(End of this chapter)