Chapter 77: Reaching the quarterfinals is a success
Just as Yagami Sora predicted.
In the second round of the Kokujin God Miko Selection Ceremony, the bye was still Jingu Shina.
As for the miko who remained on the field, except for the three miko from the main family, including Mirai Saionji, Rin Kamijou and Akane Higashikawa, whose expressions remained as usual, the faces of the remaining four miko from the branch family had clearly revealed their expressions.
Different levels of fatigue.
Although they felt a little unwilling, the shrine maidens from the branch family also knew that they could only stop here.
The power of our miko maidens is far beyond their imagination, and they are simply unable to fight against them.
Even the weakest Kamijou Rin can easily defeat the top three miko in the branch, let alone the remaining three.
If nothing unexpected happens, they will face these four mikos from their own families in the next round.
Defeat is already doomed.
Although helpless, these witches from separate families could only comfort themselves in their hearts.
If you try your best and reach the quarterfinals, you will be successful.
"Then, it's time for the third round of competition."
Following Granny Natsume's gentle voice, all the shrine maidens raised their heads.
At this moment, Akane Higashikawa, who had been silent before, glanced at Saionji Mirai next to her, and spoke in a rare moment.
"Then I'll go. I hope you won't forget the agreement between our two families."
"Don't worry, I will always remember it."
Saionji Temple said solemnly in the future.
"If I become the next Kyokujin God Miko, the Saionji family will never forget the helping hand extended by the Higashikawa family."
After receiving the other party's answer, Akane Higashikawa nodded and immediately took steps.
Amid dozens of unexpected looks, she issued a declaration of challenge to Jingu Shina, her eyes full of eagerness to try.
Looking at the face that he had only seen in the information before, Ye Shenkong's eyes narrowed slightly.
According to the information provided by the Jingu family, among the four shrine maidens participating in the selection, the weakest one is undoubtedly Kamijou Rin.
As for the strongest person, it is impossible to determine between the future of Saionji Temple and Jingu Shina.
Because although on the surface, Jingu Shina's spiritual power is stronger, Saionji has an extremely terrifying talent in the future.
Predict future.
However, it is not predicting the future in the true sense, but when she wants to predict something, the oracle from Lord Inari will appear in her mind.
Relying on this talent, she can often seize the opportunity in battle and make herself invincible.
But compared with these three people, there is nothing particularly eye-catching about Higashikawa Akane.
He doesn't have extraordinary potential like Rin Kamijou, nor does he have overwhelming spiritual power like Shina Jingu, nor does he have the special talent of Mirai Saionji.
The one with the most average abilities.
In other words, there are no shortcomings, but there is nothing outstanding either.
But with her strength, it is almost impossible to defeat Jingu Shina.
But now, she took the initiative to stand up and challenge.
It is obviously unreasonable to leave weak experience monsters instead of fighting them and start the boss battle in advance.
While thinking, Ye Shenkong suddenly had the answer in his mind.
So that’s it, is this an alliance?
The opponent's goal is not to win, but to consume Jingu Shina's spiritual power as much as possible.
Then, there can only be one person who is worthy of asking Akane Higashikawa to do this.
Saionji Temple Future.
Thinking of this, he looked across the way to where Xiyuan Temple would be in the future.
Feeling the line of sight from the opposite side, Saionji Mirai couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Were you noticed so quickly?
It seems that they are the same type of people as me, and they all have excellent minds.
If nothing else, you and he should have a lot in common, right?
So, how to get his line?
Saionji Mirai couldn't help but fall into deep contemplation.
...
As both parties finished entering, Grandma Natsume waved her hand, and a layer of golden barrier came down from above, enveloping the venue.
At this moment, Jingu Shina followed Yagami Sora and asked softly.
"Yakami-kun, what should I do next?"
"In this competition, President Jingu just needs to concentrate on defense."
Ye Shenkong also lowered his voice and said.
"I think the opponent's goal is not to win, but to consume as much of your spiritual energy as possible, so this will be a war of attrition."
"But considering the spiritual power of the Shrine President, even if the opponent has an accompanying miko to replenish his spiritual power, he should not be your opponent."
"Just keep dragging it on until the other party is the first to admit defeat."
"Okay, I understand."
Hearing Yagami Sora's words, Jingu Shina's expression was like that of a soldier who had received an order, and she nodded seriously.
Then he walked forward and entered the battle area where the Supreme God Miko candidate was.
Similarly, Yagami Sora walked backward into the protected area designated for the accompanying miko.
"start!"
Following Granny Natsume's order, Akane Higashikawa who was opposite Jingu Shina suddenly made a move.
She took out a thick stack of talismans from somewhere, grabbed them in her hand, and muttered something.
The next moment, these talismans suddenly bloomed with colorful lights, and spells appeared from them.
Flame, frost, wind blade, clods of earth, corrosive liquid...
Although they are only basic spells, the number should not be underestimated.
At this moment, Akane Higashikawa stopped singing and pointed her fingers at Jingu Shina on the opposite side. These spells suddenly had a target and rushed toward her.
Seeing this, Jingu Shina also quickly threw out several talismans and opened a spiritual barrier in front of him.
The opponent's attacks hit the barrier one after another, but apart from making some sizzling sounds, they did not cause any damage to them.
Faced with this situation, Akane Higashikawa showed an expected expression and launched the next attack without any discouragement.
Moreover, the angle of attack is becoming more and more cunning, and he is tirelessly looking for loopholes in the barrier and exploiting every opportunity.
Once discovered, they would take advantage of it without any hesitation.
In order to defend against the opponent's attack, Jingu Shina had to further expand the scope of the barrier.
Even so, she was inevitably hit several times, resulting in half of her skirt being corroded, exposing her slender white legs.
Seeing this scene, Ye Shenkong's eyes suddenly lit up.
So, although the Fox Shou Talisman can replace physical damage, it can't do anything to damage clothing?
What an unexpected gain.
If you can take advantage of this, you might be able to take advantage of the shame of these witches and win more easily...
So how to use it specifically...
Yagami could not help but start to formulate ideas.
...
At this moment, the battle on the field has come to an end.
Akane Higashikawa used up her last bit of spiritual power and summoned a tube of transparent liquid of unknown composition, which was crawling toward Jingu Shrine.
Seeing these strange shikigami, even Jingu Shina couldn't help but change her expression, her pretty face full of resistance.
She subconsciously injected spiritual power into the barrier, directly raising the defense strength of the barrier to full, and resolutely not allowing these shikigami to get closer to her.
However, while her defense is full, it means that her spiritual power is also rapidly depleted.
Finally, when these strange shikigami disappeared, Jingu Shina could no longer maintain the barrier.
The huge light curtain suddenly shattered, turning into light spots and dissipating.
Seeing this scene, Akane Higashikawa couldn't help but smile with relief.