Chapter 871: The Beginning of the Construction of Gensokyo

As time passed continuously, all preparations were already complete.

Yakumo Yukari had long since finished coordinating with all parties, and many factions had simultaneously joined in this construction of Gensokyo. For the continuation of their own races, many factions had also brought out their bottom-of-the-box foundations.

In the end, under the mediation of Yakumo Yukari, everyone held a meeting.

"Lingyun, you've come." Seeing Lingyun arrive, a trace of a smile appeared on Yakumo Yukari's face.

Lingyun was the last to arrive at the venue, but no one dared to look down on him; after all, the reputation Lingyun had left behind previously was simply too resounding.

Lingyun's gaze swept over everyone present. The beings capable of stepping into this place were all powerful existences ranked as Great Youkai, and these Great Youkai were precisely the foundation for constructing Gensokyo. Many Great Youkai gathered here, radiating a soul-shaking aura.

"I have already prepared everything on my side," Yakumo Yukari said to Lingyun. "Whether it is the cornerstone of the world or other aspects."

"What about Reimu?" Lingyun asked.

"I am ready on my side too!" As the only human in this place besides Lingyun, Reimu had two Yin-Yang Orbs floating beside her, and vast spiritual power surged within her body; her momentum was significantly stronger than when Lingyun had seen her before. "I also didn't expect that the Scroll you left for me would allow my strength to have such a great improvement."

"In your current state, I fear you are already comparable to some gods," Yakumo Yukari praised.

"If I didn't have this ability, I wouldn't be able to support the future Great Barrier!" Reimu waved her hand and said.

Ending the conversation with Reimu, Yakumo Yukari's gaze turned to the Great Youkai present: "Everyone, when the Lunar War ended, I once said that I would give you all an explanation. And now, this is the day to give you that explanation. For this day, you must have also made countless preparations! With the advancement of the era, Youkai will inevitably become the dust of history under the general trend. And now, we are going to forge a great achievement that is rare even in the Age of Gods."

Yakumo Yukari's voice echoed in the venue, making the Youkai present feel their blood boiling.

"At this moment, we are going to establish a paradise belonging to Youkai. That is the final destination for us, beings of common sense-defying nature, named Gensokyo, far from the mundane world! A world built by us, existing for us!"

As Yakumo Yukari's voice fell, the Youkai present cheered, the sound spreading far away, as if this space itself were resonating.

Looking at the cheering Youkai, there was also a trace of irrepressible excitement in Yakumo Yukari's eyes. As the Sage of Youkai, she naturally knew the principle that things decline after reaching their peak. In order to find a way to continue the existence of Youkai, she had struggled for who knows how many years; now was the time to verify her results, so how could she not be excited?

"Then, let's start assigning tasks now!" After the Youkai's cheers began to slowly subside, Yakumo Yukari spoke again.

The Youkai present stopped cheering and looked toward Yakumo Yukari's direction. Wanting to open up a brand-new world was absolutely a massive project. Moreover, this process would definitely not be easy; perhaps it would require paying a price in blood, otherwise, Yakumo Yukari would not have summoned so many Great Youkai to this place at once.

"The framework of Gensokyo will be done by me and Reimu; you cannot intervene in this aspect," Yakumo Yukari said. "Your task is to protect the safety of the two of us while we construct Gensokyo."

The Youkai present glanced at Yakumo Yukari, then glanced at Reimu, and then nodded. Although in terms of destruction, these Great Youkai were each more capable of fighting than the last, when it came to delicate matters like constructing a world, it was as uncomfortable for them as asking big, burly men to do embroidery.

"When Gensokyo is being constructed, it will inevitably attract the Dragon God. When the Dragon God appears, it will surely bring a large group of phantom beasts. The strength of these phantom beasts will certainly not be weak, so you all must hold out until the construction of Gensokyo is complete," Yakumo Yukari said with a serious expression. "We only have this one chance; if we miss this chance, I fear we will never have another opportunity."

"Don't worry, Yukari, we will absolutely not let a single phantom beast get close to you!" Suika said, waving the large wine gourd in her hand.

Hoshiguma Yuugi on the side did not speak, but the rising fighting spirit on her body already represented her meaning.

"But, what about the Dragon God?" a Youkai who looked quite aged spoke up.

Although this Youkai looked aged, the aura on its body surpassed the vast majority of Youkai present, and could even be comparable to the top-tier Kazami Yuuka and her group.

Mentioning the Dragon God, the Youkai present all fell silent. Back during the Lunar War, they had already seen the Dragon God, and that unparalleled power had left a deep impression in their minds. Moreover, the Dragon God was inevitably the greatest obstacle to the establishment of Gensokyo; if they could not block the Dragon God, Gensokyo could not possibly be established.

"I will intercept the Dragon God; your task is to protect Yakumo Yukari and Reimu well!" A not-very-loud voice rang out in the venue.

The many Great Youkai could not help but fall silent when they looked at the person who spoke, because the person who spoke was precisely Lingyun. If one were to say who among those present was most likely to fight the Dragon God, it was undoubtedly Lingyun. Everyone had witnessed Lingyun's strength during the Lunar War with their own eyes.

"Eh, eh, little brother, you aren't joking, are you? You're going to hold off the Dragon God all by yourself? How is that possible?" Suika almost spat out the wine in her mouth, looking at Lingyun with an expression of disbelief.

Even Kazami Yuuka's gaze toward Lingyun held a trace of astonishment. As the incarnation of nature, she might understand better than anyone present just how terrifying the Dragon God was. Now, someone actually wanted to hold off the Dragon God with their own strength—wasn't this a joke?

"Human, you aren't just talking big, are you? Or is it that your goal is to sabotage our operation?" A Great Youkai looked at Lingyun with a vigilant expression.

"You cannot intervene in the battlefield between me and the Dragon God; getting involved will only lead to death," Lingyun glanced at that Great Youkai, his tone carrying a trace of indifference.

The Great Youkai swept by Lingyun's gaze instantly stiffened. At this moment, it felt as if the person standing in front of it was not a human, but some kind of indescribable great terror.

"Lingyun, you..."

Yakumo Yukari was a bit stunned looking at Lingyun's current state. His originally black pupils had turned into a pure silver, and his hair was also stained with a hint of gold. Beside him, a milky-white Light Ball was constantly rotating around him.

"This appearance, this appearance..." Yakumo Yukari murmured in a low voice.

During this period, a blurry figure had always appeared in her dreams. She could not see the figure's face clearly, but those silver eyes and golden hair were the things that left the deepest impression on her.

However, now was an important moment for constructing Gensokyo, so Yakumo Yukari temporarily suppressed her complex thoughts and began to mobilize her power.