Chapter 4, Why Not Amaterasu Omikami

With the departure of the deity Takeminakata, the ripples reflecting the strange phenomena of Takamagahara gradually fade away

The Ise priest hurriedly squeezed over and reached out to embrace Reiko, anxiously calling out, "Reiko, what is wrong? Please wake up."

It is indeed the great deity of the heavens, the Lord of the Universe. The priest Ito murmured as he looked up, his gaze involuntarily becoming humble

How could it be the deity of Takeminakata, when my lord is Amaterasu Omikami? It is my lord Amaterasu Omikami who is the sovereign of Takamagahara

What is going on with this tree? Is it going to disappear as well

The two priests also reacted.

In the past, if someone were to tell them that God truly exists, they would spit in each other's faces; now, if someone were to tell them that God does not exist, they would also spit in each other's faces

Divine grace is like the sea, divine power is like a prison

The priest Ito sincerely said

The two of them exerted great effort to squeeze in

Is there really a God

Although there are many individuals who can contribute to faith, the strength of faith contributed by a single person is quite limited. Even when the contributions of over 100,000 people are combined, it only amounts to two or three times more than the faith contributed during a large-scale sacrifice by primitive people

The idea of impersonating a clay sculpture to absorb faith has indeed proven to be effective

The deity Tenjin, or the Lord of Heaven, is not a divinity worshipped in Shinto.

... ...

However, unless the deity Takeminakata personally descends to declare that Reiko has no connection to Him, Reiko's status within the Shinto faith is bound to rise dramatically, transforming from a mere shrine maiden into a high priestess serving the deity Takeminakata.

The priest of Ise Shrine opened and closed his mouth, revealing an expression of incredulity in his gaze

In the past, Reiko was merely accumulating strength within the Ise Grand Shrine. Even her participation in presiding over the Taisai Festival was merely an addition to her resume, perhaps so that when she grew up, she could easily pass the assessments and become one among the thousands of shrine maidens.

Everyone's worldview has been refreshed

Clearly ... . ... Clearly, it is my lord Amaterasu Ōmikami who is the sovereign of Takamagahara

Regardless of what identity Renzi held in the past, from today onwards, she must be addressed as "Madam"

The deity Takeminakata, seated upon the divine palanquin, slowly stood up, his pair of silvery-white eyes sweeping over Kyoto from the high heavens.

As soon as he had a thought, the one who appeared to be in charge of the miracle, Lianzi, suddenly collapsed to the ground, causing the crowd to erupt into chaos

He nearly exhausted his own accumulation to perform this miracle, but after the miracle, his divine power was once again replenished

Regarding the environment, Ise Jingu is indeed the foremost shrine in Shinto, but it is located far from Tokyo, which is quite distant

I used to not believe that God truly exists, but now I do

Jiang Hao felt a surge of excitement in his heart. His purpose in demonstrating miracles at the festival was to test whether it was feasible for deities impersonating those from various national myths and legends to receive worship. Now, the results of the test were overwhelmingly positive.

Faith emerges from the void, transforming into divine power within Jiang Hao's body

Although there are no shrine rituals, its status is far superior to that of the main ceremonies

The environment is beautiful, and the facilities are complete? Our Ise Grand Shrine is much better than your Fushimi Inari Shrine? The Ise priest scoffed inwardly, but in action, he picked Reiko up and said, "I apologize for the trouble, Ito-kun"

However, in the Land of the Rising Sun, anyone with a modicum of culture is aware of the existence of the deity Takeminakata

What I aim to do is to make the blue planet's humanity believe that God truly exists, and as for the rest, naturally, there will be those who will take the initiative to assist me in this endeavor

According to the records in the "Nihon Shoki," at the beginning of the universe, the deity Takaminakata was first formed in Takamagahara, and He commanded that the waters of the world gather in one place, allowing the dry land to emerge

Just when everyone thought they were about to kneel down, the deity of Takamagahara, Amenominakanushi, withdrew his gaze and departed in the divine palanquin

Clearly ... . ... That is indeed the ritual for summoning Amaterasu Omikami recorded in the "Book of the Divine Queen"

Why was the deity summoned in the end the Heavenly Sovereign of the Central Realm?

However, this is quite normal, as most people on Blue Star hold an attitude of believing that deities may exist but are not certain of their existence. They regard deities as a form of spiritual solace, and it cannot even be considered a belief, let alone a devout faith

The hairs stood on end, the knees involuntarily bent, and the spine that supported the body was pressed down by an invisible force

In mythological legends, the priest serves as a bridge between the gods and humans, with each priest being a representative of the deities of Takamagahara in the land of the rising sun

Its status is comparable to Pangu in Chinese mythology, Atum in Egyptian mythology, and Chaos in Olympian mythology.

It is like a fleeting bubble, swaying with the wind as it comes and goes, seemingly on the verge of bursting at any moment

In an instant, whether it was those who participated in the festival or those who did not, everyone felt as if they were swept over by a pair of indifferent eyes that regarded all living beings as mere ants

There are many people here, and under normal circumstances, it would be very difficult for two priests to squeeze in.

Thereafter, the deity Takeminakata resided in the divine palace of Takamagahara, commanding the gods to work together in the creation of the world

Jiang Hao closed his eyes as he observed the commotion caused by the descent of the Heavenly Sovereign.

During a single miracle, over 100,000 individuals contributed their faith

However, after witnessing the recent miracle, both tourists and non-tourists instinctively stepped aside upon seeing the priest, their gazes towards the priest imbued with a respect that even they themselves found difficult to recognize

Upon hearing the words of the Ise priest, Priest Ito nodded seriously, "It is our honor at Fushimi Inari Shrine that Lady Reiko can reside with us."

In the entire city of Kyoto, even those who did not participate in this year's Gion Matsuri could not help but hold their breath upon seeing the ethereal figure of this deity

Just now, when the deity Takeminakata emerged from "Takama-ga-hara," he and the book felt an overwhelming sense of faith

After the generation of these divine powers, a portion circulates within Jiang Hao's body, transforming his physique and maintaining bodily functions, while another portion is stored away

Under the gaze of all, the lush divine tree began to take on an ethereal quality

The deity of the heavens, Takeminakata, has departed

The Sacred Tree, also known as the Tree of the Era, has the ability to transcend the boundaries of time and space, grafting multiple eras together. It is not that it is about to disappear; rather, it has already slipped into other eras, leaving only a projection in our current time.

Speak without the divine, and explain what just happened

The Ise Shrine priest said, "Lady Reiko must have exhausted her divine power due to summoning the great deity Amaterasu to bless the faithful. I suggest we take Lady Reiko to the shrine for rest immediately. The Fushimi Inari Shrine is the closest to here, with a beautiful environment and complete facilities, making it the most suitable place for Lady Reiko to rest"

The Heavenly Sovereign of the Center of Heaven

The three great shrines and the five great temples do not enshrine the deity of Takeminakata

Seeing that the earth had not yet fully solidified, He bestowed upon Izanagi and Izanami the heavenly spear to transform the surface, creating the first island, Onogoro Island, which means 'the island that solidifies by itself'