Chapter 4: Divine Power

In the tatami room, a kaleidoscope of colorful air waves suddenly appeared, surrounding Yuan Qingsu like a sea of light, stirring up waves of wind and turmoil that did not belong to this world

They may have passion, hatred, and love, but they will never have friendship

Divine power is transformed from the essence of the deities, and you have already understood the relationship between them. Miss Shenlin's lips appear soft and delicate

Ah, my hair is a mess. The little butterfly witches exclaimed, hurriedly tidying their skirts and hair

In fact, the North Star does not belong to the Big Dipper.

The deity Shinrin Yuko across the way seems to have been sitting there without moving at all

Shenlin Yuko nodded calmly

To perceive to such an extent, there is only this moment, just as Yuan Qingsu perceives the colors of her divine power, she should also be able to perceive him.

Although the clothes drying rod is not broken, if possible, the weapon should still look more impressive

Yuan Qingsu did not take her to heart and turned to Shendai Yuko: "Miss Shendai, I apologize for the trouble."

"The previous name, with the passing of its last owner, you should choose a new name for yourself," Bai Zifu said dismissively, his gaze assessing the clothesline that was taller than him, perhaps contemplating finding a new drying pole.

... ... Then you ask me?

In the midst of darkness, a tremendous sound of "boom" echoed, and a rift opened in the heavens and the earth, allowing an endless flow of divine energy to surge into Yuan Qingsu's body

Well! It is not an approval, but rather a request for her to wait a moment

Among the weeds, there are various kinds of flowers, such as purple irises, pink six-petaled flowers, and the white petals of gourd orchids

At that moment, the dark divine power suddenly flicked her fingers away

While balancing studies, one must strive diligently in practice

What kind of person am I?

Unaware of the storm that had arisen, the disdain of the shikigami, and the contemplation it had provoked in Kamishin Yuko, Gen Seisou remained oblivious.

A single arm cannot possibly be two meters long, she couldn't reach it

The mobilization of divine power does not require learning, just like using physical strength; once you have it, you know how to use it

How to determine what is suitable or unsuitable? Yuan Qingsu placed the sword beside him, enjoying the snacks brought by the butterfly figure.

"A clear heart, a tranquil heart, a focused heart, a discerning heart, a righteous heart, a pure heart, a sincere heart"

At this moment, a wave of golden ripples emanated from the body of the Divine Forest's Sovereign, sweeping across like a tide over the beach, carrying away all chaos, and the wind ceased.

There was never any time; I wanted to wait until I achieved success and fame to directly marry a young girl who is still in middle school and is the daughter of my future mother-in-law. How could I possibly pursue a peer who clearly does not want to be in a romantic relationship

No one will be able to perceive his character from his divine power unless Yuan Qingsu is willing to do so

All study, first study the Split Thunder

Amidst the vibrant aura of the deities, a trace of dark mist-like divine power gradually comes into being

It is already unfilial to willfully join without the knowledge of the mother who raised one single-handedly, how can one easily lose their life

After the Divine Child of the Divine Forest was repelled, the black divine light seemed to burst forth like a flood breaching a riverbank, spreading recklessly and beginning to absorb the vibrant divine energy to strengthen itself

The momentum is overwhelming, like rivers surging back, with waterfalls cascading for thousands of miles

That feeling is truly wonderful, and I cannot find the appropriate words to capture it. If I must express it in writing, I can only describe it through metaphor:

There are no clothes worn by Shenlin Yuko yesterday on the clothesline

"There was no body left behind, was it eaten by a monster?" the girl in military uniform named Baizi kindly reminded.

But there was no perception of deeper colors, that is to say, what kind of person Yuan Qingsu was. Shenlin Yuko showed a thoughtful expression between her brows

The clothesline is set according to the height of Shinrin Yuko, therefore the user of the drying pole is a person named Bai Zi, who is 1.3 meters tall

Even if your voice is pleasant, I will no longer like you. Yuan Qingsu stated honestly

That level of power was insignificant to her, but in that moment, she saw through the essence of the dark light

If I die, he said again, if the body is fortunate enough to be preserved, please take my ashes back to the Four Nations and give them to my mother

Yuan Qingsu decided not to dwell on the incident of being kicked into the pool yesterday

Although he did not know what it was, an idea immediately sprang to his mind: as long as he obtained "it," he could hook the key and escape from the cage

Yuan Qingsu does not know how to proceed, but the cultivation notes do not provide specific instructions. Perhaps all he needs to do is to calm his mind, leaving the rest to her

That black is not the black of a crow, it evokes a sense of foreboding; it is not the superficial black of paint; nor is it merely darkness, for within divine power there is no evil, no malice

In the notes of Shenlin Yuko, only three lines were written regarding this step

Shenlin Yuko slightly lowered her eyelids, avoiding the gaze of Yuan Qingsu

Wait, the clothes drying rack?

Yuan Qingsu is a defiant person, and she has known this for a long time

Moreover, the battle is very dangerous

Shenlin Yuko fell into a reverie

Does this sword have a name? he asked Bai Zi

The corners of the plain garment were lifted by the breeze, strands of hair floated, and the tea tray and cups on the tatami swayed

In simple terms, it is arrogance

A space adjacent to the corridor has been cleared out to serve as a place for drying clothes

Yuan Qingsu retracted his thoughts and continued to the next step—utilizing the spiritual energy of Shenlin Yuko to sense the divine aura that is omnipresent in the world, transforming it into his own divine power

He can even tell from the sound that the wind is blowing from the south, the position of the wind chimes in the corridor, as well as the posture, movements, and even expressions of each little butterfly at that moment

He has already immersed himself in a state of void, to the extent that he cannot even feel that he has entered the void

Compared to arrogance, humility and caution are more conducive to survival

According to the cultivation notes, different individuals possess varying capacities, and the manifestation of their spiritual power is reflected in different colors.

That face was as porcelain-like, pale and serene, resembling a jade tree shrouded in mist in the wilderness

Later, I will take you to register at the Yin-Yang Lodge. Can you guess what else the Yin-Yang Lodge does besides hunting monsters?

I feel very at ease here. Yuan Qingsu left the pillar and sat down in front of Shenlin Yuko, with a distance of two meters between them

No matter who you are, you remain composed beneath me; no matter what you have done, it is impossible for you to surpass my confidence

Yuan Qing Su Mingming, with her eyes closed, could still see the wisps of golden mist.

The extent of perception and absorption depends on each individual's capacity

Yuan Qingsu sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, his expression calm and handsome, recalling the key points recorded in the book

This statement is excessively arrogant; people always perish in arrogance, change. Yuan Qingsu quite agrees.

The sliding door of the tatami room is open, and the sun at ten o'clock casts the shadow of the green plum tree onto the corridor

"Is this really a clothes drying rack?" Yuan Qingsu picked up the rod, feeling incredulous

He was trapped in an iron cage, and the key to open the cage was not far away. However, no matter how hard he stretched his arms and tried every possible means, he could not reach it

When the mother from the countryside of the four countries no longer wishes to run the inn, she will be brought to Tokyo to enjoy a life of comfort

He has always believed that one does not need too many friends; having too many can hinder the exploration of one's potential and waste time, preventing one from concentrating on tasks

"Fool! Inject your divine power; if your capacity is sufficient, it will revert to its original form."

The divine energy is omnipresent, and through individuals endowed with divine power, anyone can sense and absorb it

Ah! exclaimed the little butterflies

The clothes drying rod gradually emanates a black sheen, its shape transforming into a straight sword, not a Japanese katana

Which type would you like to learn: Great Thunder, Fire Thunder, Earth Thunder, Young Thunder, Black Thunder, Hidden Thunder, Sound Thunder, or Cracking Thunder

I am going to kill two wicked capitalists

On Bai Zi's body, there is a small cluster of golden divine power, and the butterfly figure is even smaller; they should both be manifestations of the divine power of the Divine Forest's Young Master.

He was born into an ordinary family in a small country. The expenses were not substantial, but they also did not save excessively. After two years, the savings amounted to 200,000 yen

This guy! On the face of Bai Zi, resembling that of an elementary school student, there was an unabashed expression of disdain, rendered speechless by the strong wind

Your decision?" Shendai Yuko set down the teacup in her hand

The source of clarity before us materializes the divine aura, stirring up a tempest; this is a quality possessed only by a select few who have attained it through special means

It is necessary to consider this next situation; it is impossible for everything to go as one wishes. Yuan Qingsu smiled.

Moreover, Shenlin Yuko is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen, making any possibility of friendship between them impossible

"It's all right, it's all right." Yuan Qingsu let out a sigh of relief

Character is assessed based on a person's entirety, rather than a single aspect

All things in the world exist within it, burning eternally like the sun; in the vast darkness of the universe, it is but a flickering candlelight

Have all the capitalists been killed? Did I enter the industry too late

The slight movement of the ear, the fluttering of the butterfly person's wings, the wind rustling through the green plum tree, the sounds of breathing, the heartbeat... Even the faint sound of the divine forest maiden's hair gently brushing against each other was not missed as it all penetrated his ears.

"Piglet, come here, hurry up!" Bai Zi walked to the corridor in the courtyard, urging impatiently.

You are suited for powerful spells and grand sword techniques

Yuan Qingsu could only stand up, came to the corridor, changed shoes with Bai Zihuan, and arrived at the courtyard

The young girl has finished speaking five sentences, so she picked up a snack and began to eat it leisurely

His meager divine power, when compared to hers, is akin to the difference between the "San-Sirō Pond" at school and Tokyo Bay

With a clear mind, the entire world becomes vibrant, pure, and full of life and interest

"Disordered thoughts cannot arise, and wicked delusions cannot invade"

Yuan Qingsu took a sip of tea, swallowed a morsel, and said: "I believe I am suited for anything."

If one must say, only the darkness of the night approaches that feeling

Bai Zi turned to the girl in military uniform and said, "Take him to get the drying rack."

Shenlin Yuko's right index finger continued to rest on Yuan Qingsu's forehead, a dazzling golden light swelled around her, enveloping the barrier, and the wind around the butterfly priestess and the girl in military uniform vanished.

Stay with me for one hour, 10,000 yen

He pondered for a moment and could only think of one solution: "I will just survive."

He focused all his attention on Shinrin Yuko and instantly saw a mass of humanoid golden mist

An hour later, the vast sea of light vanished, and the black divine power retreated like a beast returning to its lair, concealing its brilliance

They grasped the tea tray, held onto the waists of other butterflies, and tightened the priestess robes of the divine forest's envoy, their bodies billowing like flags in the wind

Then, he came out of the cage

I only know about thunder and soft thunder

Not only heard, but also clear and distinct, orderly and methodical

This is the weapon that the master has given you said Bai Zi, with her small hands behind her back, standing tall with her little chest out, looking at the pole leaning against the clothesline as she spoke to Yuan Qingsu

This is a legend, but the Eight Types of Thunder do indeed exist. They were created by ancient practitioners to combat the "Yellow Springs Demon Dragon" through the use of thunder spells

The primary reason she chose Yuan Qingsu is that he possesses outstanding physical attributes, ranks first in the nation academically, yet has never had a girlfriend

I want to give it a try, said Yuan Qingsu, to see what I can refine myself into

Yuan Qingsu looked towards Shenlin Yuko, who lifted the teacup.

Let us begin. The voice of Kamishiro Miko is faint and distant, as if it is coming from within the mist

Talented, yet lacking in willpower, with a belief so meager it is pitiable, and of a character that is similarly insignificant

Fortunately, Shinrin Miko allowed him to make payments in installments of 20,000 yen each week

He allows himself to enter a state of focused study, undistracted—such a thing is very simple for him

Bai Zi merely pursed his lips in response to his attitude

This breath is very gentle, slowly flowing from the fingertips of Shenlin Yuko into the body of Yuan Qingsu

"Yes." The girl in military uniform responded, turning her small face to reprimand Yuan Qingsu, "Piglet, keep up!"

"You can come whenever you wish; I will not force you." The tone of Kamishiro Yuko was calm.

The sun and electricity," Yuan Qingsu nodded.

"Hmph, as if you can live just because you want to," Bai Zi raised her small face, as if balancing a cup of water on her forehead

Are you still charging?

Yuan Qingsu nodded slightly, acknowledging this relationship

The divine energy transforms into divine power, beginning to interfere with reality

Not knowing the difference between respect and disrespect, hmph. The military uniformed girl, Bai Zi, complained in a disdainful manner, glaring at Yuan Qing Su.

But the power of God is different from mere character, it is the entirety of a person.

"Character: The manifestation of one's own essence, including beliefs, perseverance, talent, luck... the entirety of a person"

A dark light radiated fiercely from all around.

The quality of one's academic performance, a person's intelligence, and the magnitude of their character are not directly related

Unmoved and steadfast like the earth, with profound contemplation as deep and secretive as a hidden treasure

I almost forgot. Shinrin Miko recalled the color of his divine power; he is an arrogant person

Ignoring them, Shinrin Yuko gazed at the source of Seisou, enveloped by the sea of light, her always tranquil eyes now filled with a burning intensity.

Divine power possesses an overwhelming confidence, proving that its beliefs, experiences, and abilities can indeed surpass everything.

After becoming familiar with the weapons for a while, on the way back to the room, Genki Suzu, besides feeling happy, was also troubled about where to raise the one million yen.

The white-haired youth showed no signs of warning, while the golden eyes watched him without blinking

All practitioners must participate in the battle, whether they want to or not, unless they intend to seek death

Yuan Qingsu slowly opened her eyes, and her originally slightly brown irises transformed into pure black, resembling black gemstones embedded in her gaze

Excuse me.Yuan Qingsu moved forward again until her fingertips could touch her own forehead.

"Next, we will learn spells," she said. "Everyone has different divine powers, and energy is limited, so try to learn spells that suit you."

The aura of Shinrin Mikiko is golden, exuding warmth and sanctity. Is this her character? Is this the essence of Shinrin Mikiko as a person?

This is divine power! His tone was as calm as possible, yet he could not conceal his excitement.

What have I forgotten

Shenlin Yuko did not give a clear answer: "There are still weapons. Due to personal reasons, I have set you on the path of having to exterminate monsters. Here is a discount, one million yen."

Let's call it "Polaris"

It is nothing. First, I will teach you the Thunder Spell. According to the "Chronicles of Ancient Matters," "Izanami" wished to return from the Land of Yomi to the human world alongside "Izanagi," and used eight types of thunder to entwine her corpse, thereby dispelling the divine power of Yomi.

The area of the courtyard adjacent to the wall is overgrown with various weeds

The two individuals are in skin-to-skin contact, gazing at each other face to face

Other things can wait until you have finished your cultivation. For now, I... She paused and looked at Yuan Qingsu, "Where will you be staying?"

The military uniformed girl, Baizi, tightly pressed her military cap, as if she were walking against a strong wind

Additionally, there are too many tasks that need him to do.

After having spoken five sentences, she raised her hand in that manner, calmly gazing at Yuan Qingsu

In the next moment, he entered the mysterious world

At that moment, he noticed something by the side of the cage

"Having a belief greater than anyone else, yet lacking the ability, will inevitably result in a narrow capacity"

As for her capacity, the other party, being the best in the country, may indeed possess considerable capacity. She had contemplated this possibility, but did not expect it to be to such an extent

"After a while of not hearing Miss Shenlin speak, her voice became even more pleasant." Yuan Qingsu was in a very good mood

Shenlin Yuko raised her right hand, extending her fair and slender fingers, pointing to the center of Yuan Qingsu's forehead

The method of cultivating divine power is recorded in the notes I have given you. As for the incantation, I will teach it to you directly. You should come to me every Saturday and Sunday, and practice on your own at other times.

At the center of the brow, the cool yet comfortable touch of Shinrin Yuko's fingers vanished, replaced by a warm and sacred aura

After graduating from the medical department, I smoothly entered the hospital and at a relatively young age, opened a large hospital that can be passed down to future generations.

The sword, held at an angle by Yuan Qingsu, emitted a black light that flickered and swirled, while the blade hummed with a resonant sound. Engraved on the blade was a star map of the Big Dipper.

"To know the divine, to perceive the divine, to command the divine"

Is this the divine power of Shenlin Yuko? he thought