Chapter 289

Especially this time, it is exceptionally thorny.

These demons seem to have discussed it, surging toward Kaede Village all at once.

Although there are no great demons, facing the seemingly endless stream of demons, the barrier likely cannot hold for much longer.

Of course, even if the barrier breaks, Kikyo has the confidence to resolve them.

But...

She looked at the villagers behind her and pursed her thin, cherry-colored lips.

Kaede Village will inevitably suffer the impact.

These villagers will also...

She absolutely cannot let such a thing happen!

This is her responsibility!

Kikyo took a deep breath, her face resolute yet carrying a trace of melancholy.

Her slender, fair hand took an arrow from the quiver.

Drawing the bow, releasing the string!

Twang—

A streak of light wrapped in white light, carrying a powerful cyclone, shot out violently!

"Sacred Arrow of Exorcism!"

A cold, light shout rang out.

Boom—

The Sacred Arrow of Exorcism hit the snake demon's head precisely!

Kikyo's eyes flashed, detonating the spiritual power of the Sacred Arrow of Exorcism!

Bang!!

A powerful explosion of spiritual power instantly cleared an area.

But the demons only paused for a moment before quickly filling the void.

The priestess is strong, sure.

But they have so many demons!

Be careful not to push them too far, or they might use their fusion skills!

The Shikon Jewel, they are determined to have it!

Even if Abe no Seimei came, it would be useless!!

"Roar—"

Kikyo's strike only further stimulated their emotions.

There are more and more cracks in the barrier.

Kikyo can only continuously shoot Sacred Arrows of Exorcism to relieve the pressure on the barrier!

But...

This is destined to be a futile effort.

Kikyo knows this in her heart.

But...

A deep sense of powerlessness enveloped her.

Although she is very strong, she lacks powerful area-of-effect attack methods.

And...

Behind the demons, there is still a very deep figure hiding.

Kikyo does not believe that this group of demons would suddenly become so disciplined and organized.

What to do?

From birth until now, this is the first time Kikyo has experienced such a feeling of powerlessness.

Was the decision to accept the Shikon Jewel a bit too arrogant?

Kikyo felt a faint regret in her heart.

Having accepted the Shikon Jewel, she should not have remained in Kaede Village.

It was she who implicated the villagers.

Kikyo lowered her eyes and murmured: "Oh, gods..."

"If you can hear me..."

"Please answer me..."

"Please, help Kaede Village..."

The powerful priestess exposed the fragility within her heart.

And as a priestess, the first thing she could think of was to pray to the gods.

But...

It's useless, right?

Bitterness welled up in Kikyo's heart.

From the day she became a priestess, she had been accustomed to everything about being one.

For example, praying to the gods.

But...

She had never heard them...

Sometimes she would even doubt whether she was a qualified priestess.

Otherwise...

Why had the gods never responded to her?

This time...

It would be the same, right?

Just as Kikyo was thinking this.

The demons outside the barrier, for some reason, suddenly stopped in unison.

Whoosh—

A tiny flame suddenly ignited.

As if twinkling like stars.

The next second, the spark of fire suddenly erupted into a prairie-fire momentum!

In an instant, the demons, like an ocean, were suddenly engulfed by the spark!

A roaring sound rang out!

The terrifying fire seemed to ignite the night sky!

Inside the barrier, people had dull eyes, and an indescribable awe welled up!

"Is, is it a god?"

Someone murmured.

This sentence was like waking everyone up.

"Yes, yes! It's a god! It's the Lord God!!"

"A miracle! It must be a miracle!!"

"The gods have cast their gaze upon us!!"

The villagers of Kaede Village were ecstatic, kneeling on the ground one after another, kowtowing toward the starlight fire!

The despair and gloom in their hearts were swept away!

The Lord God has come, they are saved!!

"A god, huh..."

Kikyo looked at the starlight fire, stunned.

Is it really a god?

Just then, a tall figure came into Kikyo's view.

He walked with slow steps, emerging from the flames.

Behind him was a sea of fire shimmering with starlight.