Four and a half hours of free time is not much.

After the Beichuan Temple finished what it should do, he returned to Yihan's house.

It seems that Ihan Naraku said to the people of Ihan Island outside first, and whatever Beichuan Temple wants, these islanders will give it to him for free.

Most of the items in the hands of Kitagawa Temple are some air-dried dried meat or small skewers of small fish.

He wrapped them in a dry cloth and put them in his backpack to use as dry food.

After all, this is a day today and a day tomorrow, and you still have to bring a little bit of dry food and water.

"Are you ready? Master Kitagawa? Sitting on the throne, Ihanaroku opened his eyes and asked softly.

Kitagawa Temple didn't answer, just nodded.

"Then let's go now." Yi Yan Na fell to her feet, and at the same time turned her head to the Yi Han sisters who were kneeling beside her, and said, "We should go." Light dwells, dwells in emptiness. ”

It is worth mentioning that the Ihan sisters have taken off their plain white kimonos and changed into white shrine maiden robes.

The sleeves of the robe are very short, and it seems that the size has been modified to a certain extent.

After all, the next place to go is deep in the dense forest, and if it is really fat, the long sleeves will definitely affect the movement.

Ihanaroku is not a pedantic person either, so he is allowed to make some changes to the shrine maiden's robes.

Yi Hui Juxu obediently followed Yi Hui Naraku's side, and the other Yi Hui Guang Ju stood obediently behind Beichuan Temple.

After the two of them stood up, Ihan Naraku also said to Beichuan Temple: "Although the light residence has a certain ability to resist desolate things, I still hope that Master Beichuan can give her a little help when the time comes." ”

"I see." Kitagawa Temple agreed to this request, which was not particularly excessive.

It's not a big deal just to protect Yi Huiguang.

Several people decided on the strategy after that, and walked directly out of Ihan's house and walked all the way to the Mijin Forest Approach.

In the process of walking, there were more and more islanders, and by the time it was time for the Mijin Forest to approach the road, both sides were already densely packed with islanders.

They were silent, and after a long while, they heard a whispering of singing at the end of the Mikamori approach.

At some point, three shrine maidens wearing ritual vessels were already standing at the end of the road, offering a prayer to the Kitagawa Temple and Ihanaroku below.

Along with this low chanting and singing, there are also the sounds of taiko drums and kagura bells.

This is sung by the shrine maidens of the ancient Ihan Shrine, and it sounded faintly to the slow beat of the drums and the crisp sound of the Kagura bells:

'People contain the Tao, good life is rewarded, the name of the parent, the cause of Lun Yuan, the heart is refined. ’

'This is a sincere gentleman. ’

'Obscure Dao, Miki Yu, Torii Realm, Heavenly Refinement. ’

It is, the waist, the eyes, the skull, the feet, and the hands. ’

‘......’

This word is so familiar that Beichuan Temple can't help but look at Yi Yan Naluo beside him.

Ihan Naraku also gave a timely explanation: "This is exactly the word that has been handed down from the ancient times of our Ihan Island. The first part is to wish us a smooth journey, and the second part is the content of the words I explained to you last time. ”

After all, the day of Ihi is also a major event on Ihi Island, and it is impossible for Ihan Naraku to take the Kitagawa Temple and them to the depths of the Mijin Forest without making a sound. In particular, in the eyes of some of the islanders, it was for them to find a way out, so they went to the depths of the Gojin Forest to reopen the Ihan Shrine and awaken the sacred tree. Therefore, it is understandable that the islanders organize such rituals on their own.

In these various eyes, Kitagawa Temple followed behind Ihanaroku and walked towards the end of the approach—

It wasn't until the figures completely disappeared in the Okami Forest that the villagers completely dispersed.

......

Under the leadership of Ihan Naraku, Kitagawa Temple and the others soon came to the correct entrance to the Okamimori Spirit Domain.

It can also be seen from here that it is not the first time that Ihanaroku has come to this place.

Perhaps after the Okamiki withered, she tried several times to restart the shrine on her own, but in the end she didn't return.

This time, after seeing the ability of Kitagawa Temple, her heart will re-open the idea of restarting the shrine and awakening the Mikamiki, right?

Boom!!!!

Ihanaroku vibrated pale golden air from his own spirit.

This air flow directly shattered the resentful spirits of the islanders who pounced on them.

The jet-black liquid was also scattered.

After dealing with the resentful spirit that suddenly appeared, Ihanaraku's expression moved slightly and looked at the side of Beichuan Temple.

Under her gaze, Beichuan Temple held a heavy lifeless sledgehammer in his hand, and smashed it into the face of the resentful spirit who pounced on her.

With the crisp sound of broken bones, the wraith's entire head was completely pumped away, and then exploded in the air like a watermelon.

The contents were scattered all over the floor.

"......" Ihan Naraku.

She didn't have any emotional fluctuations on the surface, but in her heart she was so surprised that there was nothing to add.

There is still such a way to get rid of evil spirits in the world?!

This is the first time I've seen it.

This unique method of removing spirits made her feel that all her years of study had been in vain.

Just as she was about to praise the efficiency of Kitagawa Temple's actions a little, a resentful spirit suddenly emerged from the ground in front of her—

Pale complexion, rotten faces, turned nails, twisted arms... It's a pretty standard common wraith.

And just when Ihanaroku was going to use his good thoughts to break it directly...

Boom!!!!!

The head exploded.

Yes, the wraith's head exploded.

Yi Yan Naraku blinked in confusion, and then subconsciously reached out and touched his face.

Her face was a mixture of ghostly yellow and jet-black stinking liquid, and a few pieces of minced flesh flew into her mouth with the liquid.

An extremely nauseous feeling made Yi Yan Nara's face turn blue.

But she is now a spirit, and she neither vomits nor turns blue, but her face looks very ugly.

The tragic condition of this spirit was only caused by the Kitagawa Temple, the only one of them who used heavy weapons.

"Don't thank me." Beichuan Temple withdrew the lifeless giant hammer and said calmly.

I thank you too?!

Ihana's fingers trembled slightly.

But at this time, Ihan Naraku still has to pull out a good face to thank Beichuan Temple.

After all, on the surface, it seems that it was indeed Beichuan Temple who relieved her.

She smiled and thanked Beichuan Temple, then turned her head and proposed, "Take a break for the time being?" ”

Ihanaroku's spirit was covered in filth, and she wanted to wait until it was all gone.

"It's fine. We've been in for about four or five hours. ”

Ihanaroku's proposal was agreed to by Kitagawa Temple.

Although Beichuan Temple is not too tired, in this kind of resentful spiritual realm, Yi Hui Guang and Yi Hui Juxu behind them have spent a lot of energy to protect themselves, and if they continue like this, they will not be able to keep up with them.

Therefore, it is safer to take a little rest here.

Kitagawa Temple found a clean place, took out the salted jerky from the backpack, and ate it with water.

On the other side, Yi Hui Guang and Yi Hui Ju also silently took out the dough cake they brought out.

Seeing that a few people had taken a break for a while, Ihan Naraku also spoke appropriately: "We have walked for more than four hours, and we still have two hours to go before we can officially reach the outskirts of our former abandoned village. You should have discovered that the more we explore inside, the more desolate things we encounter. ”

"Under the effect of the water of the Yellow Springs, the islanders who have not received the sustenance of the Imperial Divine Wood have turned into resentful spirits, and this number will only be more terrifying when the Gate of the Yellow Springs is restless later. Therefore, it is better to stay overnight on the outskirts than to go directly to the village to rest. Continue during the day. ”

Under the explanation of Ihan Naraku, Beichuan Temple also learned the secrets of this spiritual realm.

This vast spiritual realm formed the concept of 'day' and 'night'.

This doesn't just mean something as simple as the sky gets darker and brighter.

Rather, it refers to a certain period of time when the level of irritability of the wraith will increase by one level, and that time period is called night.

Kitagawa Temple: They entered during the daytime of the Mijin Forest, and then they entered the night.

Under the influence of the leaking breath of the Yellow Springs Gate at night and on the day of Yihui, these resentful spirits will only become more terrifying.

It's also fortunate that Kitagawa Temple rescued Kamiya's future parents a few days ago, and if it had been delayed to this day, it is estimated that the two of them would have died in this place a long time ago.

Ihan Naraku proposes to find a vacant room to rest near Ihan Shrine. It seems that the spirits are afraid of the aura of the sacred wood in the Ihan Shrine, so it is a relatively safe place.

Once you've spent the night, head straight into Ihan Shrine and have everything done by 12 a.m.

Restart the shrine and wake up the sacred tree.

At this point, no one will stand up against it.

Even Kitagawa Temple only glanced at her and approved of her proposal.

Whether it is to wake up the Shenmu or restart the Ihan Shrine, he needs his strength, and Ihana will not be able to turn up any wind and waves when he has already been stared at death.

After solving the problems of the night, Ihanaroku set his sights on Kitagawa Temple.

To be exact... It was the pitiful body of Nishikujo who fell on his shoulder.

The little puppet seemed to notice Ihanaroku's gaze, pulled out a hammer from behind her buttocks, and grinned at her.

It seems that the little guy still hasn't forgotten the fact that Ihan Naraku suddenly jumped out to suppress her a few days ago.

Ihan Naraku didn't care about Nishikujo's pitiful movements, she looked away and asked, "Speaking of Kitagawa Mage, in addition to this little puppet celestial, don't you also have a Kagura Suzu shrine goddess celestial?" Why do you only see one today? What about missing the other? ”

"When I need her help, I naturally let her out. Don't bother you. ”

Beichuan Temple didn't even bother to find a reason, so he said directly.

“... Is it? ”

Ihanaro's eyes narrowed, and after a long while, he said, "Then I'll look forward to it." ”

"Then you really should be expecting it." Kitagawa Temple touched the kagura bell he was carrying, followed the other party's words, and said with a little deep meaning.

Ihanaroku turned her head.

Everyone is almost rested, and now it's time to get back on the road.

They got back to their feet and pushed deeper into the forest.

Another two hours passed.

This made Kitagawa Temple admire Kamiya Osamu and Kamiya Chihiro a little, and they didn't know what method the two of them used to explore the surroundings, and the ancient abandoned villages that were so far away could be discovered by them.

Even with Ihanaroku leading the way, it took a lot of time during this period.

It's hard to imagine how Osamu Kamiya and Chihiro Kamiya, who had no one to lead the way, managed to find this abandoned village hidden in the dense forest in just three or four days.

"Here we are." Ihanaroku, who had been leading the way in front of her, suddenly stopped.

This made the Beichuan Temple, Yi Hui Guang Juju, and Yi Hui Juxu all stop.

They came to the edge of a high cliff.

At a distance of about 400 meters from this high cliff, there is an open flat land that meets everyone's eyes.

The first thing that came into contact was a ridge.

The ridges divide the barren fields and connect them with dry streams.

Looking further back, there is a peaceful, quaint, dilapidated and barren village.

White walls, wooden beams and columns... A significant number of houses collapsed without repairs. These houses are scattered and scattered, and there is an indescribable sense of desolation and magnificence.

Civilization.

Human civilization.

From this village, which has completely declined, you can feel the people of Ihan Island who have worked Ihan Island, inherited civilization, and continued to survive... The pulse of civilization.

Why is folklore and archaeology fascinating?

Seeing this superb scene, it is no wonder that Chihiro Kamiya and Osamu Kamiya are willing to set foot in such a dangerous place.

"That's our village... The village that has been left behind..."

Ihanaraku's voice came faintly:

"It's far away, out of reach."

"My hometown..."

Ihanaro muttered to herself.

Now it's time for you to get back to your former prosperity...

There was a hint of madness in his eyes.

......

There is a road from this high cliff to the bottom.

When you go to the far right of the cliff, you will see a road that is already overgrown with weeds.

Beichuan Temple and Yi Hui Guang lived, and Yi Hui lived in the void, and they pulled the branches on the ground as a way to find a way.

After all, there are too many weeds in the mountains, and if you are obscured by these weeds, and if you step on the air and bump into something, you may end your life here.

After this slow groping, it took them half an hour to finally reach the bottom of the cliff.

And from here to the opposite side is a flat road, and it doesn't take much time at all.

"This time, thanks to the help of Master Kitagawa. Normally, it takes me at least nine to ten hours to come to this place alone. And even if I came to the bottom of the cliff, I didn't dare to continue to explore. ”

Ihana fell to the side and thanked him at the right time.

In this regard, Beichuan Temple only waved his hand: "Let's go into the village quickly." ”

According to Ihanaroku, it should already be the 'night' stage, and it would be dangerous to continue to stay outside and live in them.

"Okay." Ihan Naraku didn't care about Kitagawa Temple's attitude, and after agreeing to his proposal, he went to the village with a nostalgic look.