Chapter 827: Mutual Destruction

A massive energy storm surged into the sky, shaking the entire Sun Flower Field. Countless sunflowers let out mournful cries, being uprooted beneath the storm.

"That direction, is that the Flower Tyrant's Sun Flower Field? What on earth has happened? Such powerful energy fluctuations—could it be that someone is fighting that tyrant?"

In the distance, Kamo no Tadayuki, dressed in his Hunting Garb, gazed at the distant sky where the energy fluctuations had reached a level that terrified him.

"Master, looking at the current situation, the strength of the person fighting that Flower Tyrant should be on par with hers. Regardless of who wins or loses in the end, that Flower Tyrant will surely be severely wounded. If we make a move at this time, we will certainly be able to subdue her, and Master will surely add another great achievement to his name!" said an Onmyoji beside Kamo no Tadayuki.

"Is that what you all think?" Kamo no Tadayuki looked at the other Onmyoji beside him, only to find that many of them also wore eager expressions.

"If you want to die, then go!" Kamo no Tadayuki said coldly, looking at the tempted Onmyoji.

"Wait, Master, you aren't going?" the Onmyoji who made the suggestion asked with a look of astonishment.

"I said, if you want to die, then go!" Kamo no Tadayuki repeated.

"Why, Master? Isn't this a great opportunity?" the Onmyoji asked, puzzled. "Not only could it make you famous, but it could also eliminate a major threat to humanity."

"A wounded Great Youkai is the most terrifying kind of Great Youkai. Kazami Yuuka has survived for so many years; do you think no one has ever had designs on her? But she is still alive and well, while those people have long since turned to dust!" Kamo no Tadayuki warned with a stern face.

However, his words failed to dispel everyone's intentions. Watching those whose eyes were wandering, Kamo no Tadayuki sneered: "If you want to seek death, then go. I will not stop you. If you manage to gain glory, it has nothing to do with me. But your life and death will likewise have nothing to do with me!"

Hearing Kamo no Tadayuki's words, everyone present couldn't help but be stunned, clearly not expecting him to say such a thing.

"Disperse. Do whatever you want," Kamo no Tadayuki waved his hand and said.

After everyone had dispersed, another disciple beside Kamo no Tadayuki asked: "Master, are you really not tempted?"

"It is impossible not to be tempted. However, in the face of huge benefits, one must learn to guard one's original heart!" Kamo no Tadayuki said. "Seimei, they only see the huge benefits after a successful subjugation of the Flower Tyrant, but they ignore the huge risks involved."

"Huge risks?" Abe no Seimei asked with some confusion.

"First, who knows how long Kazami Yuuka has lived? In her long life, there must have been no shortage of people who tried to subdue her, yet she has survived unscathed and even grown stronger. Do you think she has no trump cards? Second, do you think that Sage will sit idly by and watch us try to subdue Kazami Yuuka?"

"That Sage? You mean, the Sage of Youkai, Yakumo Yukari?" A trace of horror appeared on Abe no Seimei's face.

"That's right, that Sage. That Sage is a Great Youkai not inferior to Kazami Yuuka, and in some respects, she is even more dangerous than Kazami Yuuka!" Kamo no Tadayuki nodded. "Third, that is human nature!"

"Human nature?"

"That's right, Seimei. They say the most terrifying things in this world are Youkai, but when it comes to human nature, sometimes even Youkai have to bow down! If they really succeeded, then tell me, would it be better for many people to share this glory, or for one person to enjoy it alone?" Kamo no Tadayuki said, waving his Bat Fan as he walked outside. "Are Youkai terrifying? Yes! But human nature is sometimes even more terrifying than Youkai!"

Abe no Seimei, standing behind him, couldn't help but freeze in place, a chill running through his heart.

Outside the Sun Flower Field, Eirin, hidden within the Pot World, gazed at the energy storm surging into the sky, a flash of anxiety in her eyes. She had not expected the battle situation to turn out like this in an instant. She had promised her Princess that she would protect Lingyun's safety, but looking at the current situation, she didn't know if she could fulfill her promise to the Princess.

"I hope that person isn't dead. As long as he isn't dead, I can save him!" Eirin began to look through her potions, ready to act at any moment.

Yakumo Yukari emerged from a Gap, also looking at the now-devastated Sun Flower Field below with a worried expression. She did not want anything to happen to either Kazami Yuuka or Lingyun. No matter which one of them met with misfortune, it would be a huge loss for her.

The energy storm began to dissipate, revealing the two people at the center of the battlefield. The clones around Kazami Yuuka had disappeared, and she lay on the ground without any grace. The parasol in her hand had flown several meters away, and even her clothes were tattered, revealing a large expanse of skin. Her aura was weak to the extreme, and her face was pale, clearly having suffered heavy injuries.

The Natural Power from the surroundings flowed continuously into her body, constantly recovering her wounds. But it was clearly not something that could be done in a short time to restore her to her peak state.

Opposite Kazami Yuuka, Lingyun's appearance was no better. Lingyun was half-kneeling on the ground, the armor condensed from starlight having completely vanished. At the same time, wisps of blood were constantly spilling from his mouth, and the intense pain coming from within his body reminded him that he, too, was not lightly injured.

"Tsk, so it's a mutual destruction?" There was a trace of inexplicable pleasure in Kazami Yuuka's tone.

Just at this moment, something that surprised Kazami Yuuka occurred: a portion of the Natural Power surrounding her actually drifted toward Lingyun.

"You can also control Natural Power?" Kazami Yuuka was somewhat astonished.

As the Natural Power entered his body, Lingyun felt the pain within him diminish slightly. Hearing Kazami Yuuka's question, he rolled his eyes: "Controlling Natural Power is not your exclusive patent."

"Hehe, interesting human, what is your name?" Kazami Yuuka propped herself up and asked.

"Lingyun!"

"Lingyun, is it? I have remembered your name!" Kazami Yuuka said, gritting her teeth.

"Hey, Yuuka, can we make a deal?" Lingyun said to Kazami Yuuka. "I'll rest here for a few days."

"Rest here for a few days, why?"

"If I go back in this state, my two students will be worried." Lingyun shrugged and said.

"If you want to stay, then stay. Anyway, I can't drive you away!" Kazami Yuuka lay back down, letting the Natural Power recover her wounds.

"Then many thanks." Lingyun smiled, then also lay down directly.