Chapter 4, The Best Knife in the Village

Is this the door you chopped down

There is also the Reverse Goddess Witch

In the courtyard, as Sakura glanced over at Lin who was busy preparing the medicinal soup, she noticed her father hurrying away, and she immediately sensed that something was amiss

I fear that my brother has once again angered our father

The eightfold dawn breathes quietly

Skill points

Facing the main gate of the shrine is the main hall, which is the place where deities are enshrined. The large open space in front of the main hall is also the venue for holding rituals

The subtle scent of cherry blossoms is just right, and the wooden frame displaying the cherry blossom snow is perpetually enveloped by this aura, making it appear even more mysterious

Of course, such a disrespectful thought was only entertained in his own mind, and he did not even share it with his two closest sisters. If this were to be spoken by the child of the Yae God, it would be no different from a great earthquake

extravagant

Next to the main shrine, there are many side halls, referred to as "halls"; however, their size is rather modest. For a relatively impoverished village, the ability to invest considerable manpower and resources into constructing a rather large shrine is already sufficient to demonstrate their reverence for the deities.

The branches of "Falling Cherry Blossom Slash"

Ying! - - ''

The scent of the cherry blossom snow captivated him, and the words 'Reverse God Witch' continuously appeared in his mind. Yae Jiji first bowed to the spiritual sword, Cherry Blossom Snow, and then, steeling himself, walked over to the side of the spiritual sword.

At this moment in the side hall, Hachijouji was not being reprimanded as Hachiying had imagined; instead, his father looked at his son, who was holding the spirit sword and was at a loss, with a face full of shock

According to the records, after each sacrificial ceremony, heavy rain would fall from the sky to alleviate the drought in Yachiyo Village. The title of 'Fox God' bestowed upon it by the villagers is numerous, with the most common being 'Rain God'

Slightly cool

However, none of this is important. The legendary shrine maiden of the Yae family realized the "Falling Cherry Blossom Slash" from "Sakura Blizzard." Later, any member of the Yae clan who could perform all six phases of the "Falling Cherry Blossom Slash" was qualified to enter the territory of "Sakura Blizzard"

The delicate little face of Yaoyue turned slightly pale. Although he harbored thoughts of disrespect towards the divine, defying the deities or rebelling against them would entail far greater consequences than mere disrespect.

Sister, it seems that Father's voice is somewhat off

The cherry blossom snow, which has lingered on the wooden frame for an unknown number of years, emitted a sound akin to a sword's chant, while around it, a faint illusion of phantom cherry blossoms falling began to manifest

A waft of cherry blossom fragrance surged into Yae's nostrils, just like the sunlight that rushed into the hall with impatience

The originally modest side hall has been sublimated once again under the influence of the artistic conception of this knife. As soon as someone enters the hall, their gaze will undoubtedly be drawn to the long knife, rendering the numerous embellishments around it ineffective.

Is it ... ... the fox deity's?

Could it be that 'Sakura Blowing Snow' was once a weapon used by the reverse goddess priestess

Uncertain whether it is a delusion of Yachiyo, the spiritual blade before him seemed to tremble gently, a call from deep within his bloodline prompting his palm to slowly grasp the hilt of the unknown material

The deity worshipped in Yayemura is a "fox god". As for what the god actually looks like, Yayemura has yet to ascertain this and can only make some guesses based on the fox masks left in the shrine.

To be honest, his swordsmanship as an elder brother is not as good as Hachigakura's, if it were not for...

The fox spirit is fundamentally incapable of using human utensils

Yaeji casually waved the spirit blade a few times, and suddenly a wave of cherry blossom-colored blade energy burst forth, striking towards the door with lightning speed!

The sword is a spiritual blade enshrined in the shrine, and it has a name as beautiful as cherry blossoms—`Sakura Fubuki`

Yae Sakura walked back into the house holding the medicinal soup, and even from such a distance, she could hear her father's "roaring" voice

The origin of the name 'Sakura Blizzard' is not a fabrication; rather, it is due to the numerous cherry blossom elements present on this spiritual blade. The gently curved blade exhibits a color reminiscent of cherry blossoms, and the transition at the tip of the blade, whether due to lighting or not, seamlessly incorporates a touch of cherry white.

At first, Yaoyue did not believe it, but now, the only thing left in his world is that knife

... ...

Yaeji does not know when the "sakura snow" appeared in the shrine, but the age of the "sakura snow" is definitely greater than his own. Perhaps his long-deceased grandparents were aware of its origins

Yaeji cast a fearful glance at the cherry blossom blade, which was emanating a faint light, and recalling the various scenes from his previous dreams, he could easily imagine a grand drama unfolding.

The material used for the handle is not wood; it is unclear what material it is. The overall design is divided into three sections, composed of white, black, and gray colors. The front appears to feature a cherry blossom emblem made of gray and white.

The area behind the blade or the sword guard is composed of a patch of snow-white fur, which increasingly resembles the fur of a fox as one observes it more closely.

Yaoyue seemed to be trapped in a trance

How can the territory that worships the Rain God occasionally experience severe drought? In Yae Miko's view, the deity they venerate, the 'Fox God', is likely more akin to the 'Fire God'

The large eyes turned and turned, and out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of the cherry blossom white of the spirit blade

After Dai Lin drank this spoonful of medicinal soup, Yaoying Sakura stirred the spoon in the bowl, occasionally blowing on it with her mouth

Lin looked suspiciously outside, but unfortunately, from her angle, she could not directly see the side hall where the spirit sword was enshrined

A hint of panic flashed across Yae Miko's small face, as she was still very afraid of her father, the Yae Shinzoku, losing his temper

Dispersal

No! This must be the influence of the monster in the evil long box!

The knife and the cherry blossom are intricately connected; the master who forges the spiritual blade must have also been captivated by the beauty of cherry blossoms

The blade's ridge slightly protrudes, extending a distance towards the spine of the sword, imparting a sharpness comparable to that of the blade itself, adding a sense of piercing intensity to the originally exquisite beauty of the 'Sakura Snowfall'.

He always harbors a bold idea in his heart

The spiritual blade in hand trembles lightly, seemingly expressing its dissatisfaction. If the cherry blossom snow could speak, it would likely start cursing right now

Dazzling Blade

Reverse God

Ka-

Yae Jie's heart raced, casting aside all thoughts of deities from her mind, as her fingertips, resembling cherry blossoms, lightly brushed against the blade.

You

However, the falling cherry blossoms and such are indeed quite extravagant, Yae Miko murmured

The "Falling Cherry Blossom Slash" is understood through the cherry blossom snow, and after using skill points to illuminate the three major branches of "Falling Cherry Blossom Slash," the inscription of the 'Reverse Goddess Priestess' lights up

Yae Jie's sorrowful brows immediately conjured an image reminiscent of a blue panel in her mind

In this side hall, apart from a platform and a specially designed wooden rack displaying knives on the platform, there is only a finely crafted long knife.

Yaeji looked up at her imposing father standing before her and sincerely said: "You may not believe it, but it was the knife that moved first!"

Since witnessing that sacrificial ceremony in her childhood, Yae Miko's profound reverence for the divine has gradually diminished

Yaoyue's expression was peculiar; he could swear to the most revered fox deity that this was absolutely not his inner thought

Yaeji drew a conclusion to the little drama in her mind, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door of a side hall

The Blooming of Wild Flowers

The fragrance is subtle, yet it evokes a greater sense of comfort and pleasure

Yae Sakura scooped out the medicinal soup, blew gently on the spoon to disperse the heat, and then carefully brought it to Rin's lips.

The main door of the side hall appeared to be made of paper, shattered into two halves and collapsed onto the ground

The image of his sister, Yaoying, flashed through Yaoying's mind; in his view, this knife was simply a perfect match for her