[System ssage: A divine miracle bridging two worlds has successfully been staged, garnering 2% of the human population's total faith in the Demon Slayer world. The 'Human Realm Force System' system can now begin enveloping the Demon Slayer world.]
The system's voice resonated in Noah's mind. His golden eyes glowed as the "Primordial Law Ring" Halo materialized behind him.
The Primordial Law Ring contained the three core systems governing Teyvat's permissions.
the "Human Realm Force System," "Light Realm Force System," and "Constellation System."
If Teyvat were a computer, the Primordial Law Ring would be its operating hardware, while the three systems would serve as its software.
The "Light Realm Force" system was not originally part of Phanes' design but was created after it defeated the Second Throne and claid its power, thus uniquely suited to Teyvat.
However, the "Human Realm Force" system was different. It was brought to this world by Phanes, capable of functioning wherever faith exists—a universal solution akin to a multipurpose tool.
The "Constellation System" complented the Human Realm Force system, working in tandem.
[System ssage: The Human Realm Force system has extracted a wisp of the 'Supernatural Law' and a wisp of the 'Essence Law' from the Demon Slayer world. These laws can be used via the Light Realm Force system to forge a new Vision.]
"So, this is the law structure of the Demon Slayer world? It's weaker than Teyvat's laws but remarkably stable."
Two strands of glowing threads materialized in Noah's hand, and he was astonished by their nature.
The Supernatural Law belonged to the demons, enabling them to use Blood Demon Arts. The potential of these abilities was astonishingly high, capable of creating vast alternate spaces akin to Mada Ping's "Adeptus Abode."
The Essence Law, on the other hand, was associated with the Demon Slayer Corps, encompassing techniques like Breathing Styles and the Transparent World—manifestations of individuals' understanding of natural phenona like wind, fla, water, or lightning.
In the Demon Slayer world, the techniques did not feature the dazzling effects portrayed in ani. They were pure, refined attacks imbued with profound intent.
Despite its weak foundational laws, the Demon Slayer world's laws were incredibly resilient. This likely explained its potential to last for billions of years, unlike Teyvat, which faced inherent limitations.
"Law threads…" Ei observed silently, watching the golden-hued god recline against the Sacred Sakura Tree. She understood that Heavenly Principle had begun the process of integrating the Demon Slayer world into its dominion.
Even though this world was weak, she could only hope that Yae Miko's efforts in that world would proceed smoothly.
Through the Light Realm Force system, the law threads transford into a Vision in Noah's hand.
This Vision resembled the ones from the Seven Nations of Teyvat but was white, unlit by any human "desire."
A Vision offered the possibility of ascending to godhood, symbolizing a covenant between Heavenly Principles and mortals. However, every contract ca with a price.
For Vision holders, the price was to dedicate their entire lives to fulfilling the singular, beautiful wish they made when the Vision was granted.
"To fight for all the world's beauty."
"I wonder whose wish will be strong enough to beco the first to light up this Vision."
Noah toyed with the newly crafted Vision, a faint smile curving his lips. His golden eyes glead with curiosity.
Although he governed as Heavenly Principle, this was his first ti personally bestowing a Vision. In Teyvat, Visions were distributed automatically by the Human Realm Force system.
He was eager to discover the unique design this Vision would bear once it was lit by the burning desire of a mortal from the Demon Slayer world.
In his estimation, many of the Hashira in the Demon Slayer Corps had what it took to receive a Vision.
The Demon Slayer World
By the next morning, news of the miraculous events at Mount Raiden had spread across nearby towns and cities. Nobles and aristocrats flocked to the area to offer prayers, wary of offending the Takamagahara1. Though the roads were not blocked by the shogunate or the Kannushi2, few dared ascend the mountain, choosing instead to gather in towns at its base.
Newspapers carried the story far and wide, ensuring the divine event reached the ears of people across the nation.
On the mountaintop, the abandoned Takemikazuchi Shrine—neglected for over a century—was being restored under the shogunate's direction with the help of the Kannushi.
The torii gate standing before the shrine, emitting faint electric light, beca the centerpiece of rituals perford by shrine maidens. They danced the Kagura1, their youthful purity offered to the deity.
Among those present was the Ubuyashiki family, who shared a close alliance with the Kannushi through generations of intermarriage.
The Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, acting as guardians for their master, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, stood watch over the proceedings.
While not technically his retainers, the Demon Slayer Corps viewed Kagaya as their elder and guide.
"This truly is a gateway from the High Heavens… Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto1, at last, your gaze has turned toward this land. For over a thousand years, we have awaited your attention," Kagaya said, trembling as he knelt before the glowing torii. Tears stread down his face as he bowed in reverence.
For a millennium, the Ubuyashiki family had waged a relentless struggle against the curse of Muzan Kibutsuji.
The endless cycle of loss and sacrifice had claid countless lives. Brave children, hardened by suffering, took up swords to confront the demons, only to et their demise in the shadows.
Generation after generation, their sacrifices bore no end, and Muzan grew ever more powerful.
Now, however, Kagaya could see the dawn of hope. His children were extraordinary, the strongest of their generation. With the gods now casting their gaze upon the land, his family's ancient dream finally seed within reach.
The Hashira, standing behind Kagaya, bowed their heads in deference to the deity as well.
"Is this torii truly connected to Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto?" Shinjuro Rengoku murmured, his heart racing. His wife, Ruka, lay stricken with an incurable disease. The sight of divine intervention rekindled a desperate hope that he had thought long extinguished.
Standing behind him, Kyojuro Rengoku clenched his fists. He resolved to pray unceasingly before the deity, willing to give anything if it ant saving his mother.
"O Divine One… If you are truly watching over us, please rid this world of the demons that have caused so much suffering," said Gyoi Hijima, clasping his hands together. Tears stread from his sightless eyes as he uttered his prayer.
The other Hashira shared the sa reverence, standing solemnly as witnesses to an event far beyond anything they had dread possible.
Though not yet a full-fledged Hashira, Mitsuri Kanroji, selected for her imnse talent, fidgeted nervously. Her cheeks flushed as her hands gripped the hem of her uniform.
"Ahhh, can I really be here? Such a grand event, surrounded by all the other Hashira. It's so overwhelming…"
As the Kannushi intoned prayers of invocation, he reached the climactic plea:
"Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto, we humbly beseech you to grace us with your divine will!"
The torii shimred with a brilliant light, and a thin veil of blue ford within its fra, giving the illusion that one could walk through it and ascend to the High Heavens.
Seeing this, everyone froze in awe, then hastily bowed their heads to the ground. No one dared to et the gaze of the descending deity, for fear of incurring divine wrath.
Only the sound of footsteps echoed through the silence, each step a crescendo that made their hearts pound with reverence and fear.
A playful voice broke the tension.
"My, my, such an elaborate welco. I must say, it's truly flattering~."
—Upon stepping through the World Gate, Yae Miko felt her vision blur, and the scenery instantly transford.
The elental energy she had always sensed so clearly was gone, as though a fish accustod to saltwater had been suddenly thrust into freshwater.
Fortunately, the elental energy within her own body remained intact. As one of the Narukami1's retainers, she could directly draw elental energy from Ei through their connection, like sipping through a straw.
As soon as she stepped out of the World Gate, Yae Miko was startled to see a large crowd kneeling before her. However, she quickly relaxed.
In this world, gods existed only in myths and legends. This nation had a deeply rooted Shinto culture, worshiping all manner of beings, real or imagined.
The sight ignited a spark of mischief in her eyes. Since this was already a role-playing scenario, why not lean fully into it and play the part of a divine fox spirit ssenger of Narukami herself?
In this nation's myths, fox spirits were considered a type of deity. Therefore, in this world, she could rightfully claim divinity.
She had long yearned to indulge in the feeling of being revered as a god. Teyvat offered no such opportunities, but in this weaker world, there was no harm in enjoying herself a little.
Her lips curled into a sly smile as she gazed at the mortals bowing with their heads to the ground. She jingled her kagura bell lightly and spoke with a teasing lilt.
"My, my~! Such a grand welco! I must say, I'm quite flattered~."
"There's no need to bow so deeply. This ti, it is not Narukami-sama herself who has descended. Mortal affairs could never trouble her enough to descend from her domain."
Hearing the alluring voice of a woman instead of the thunderous tone they had expected, the crowd stirred, confused yet curious. When she spoke those words, their hearts raced, and many dared to lift their heads.
What greeted their eyes left them awestruck.
Before them stood a maiden of otherworldly beauty. Her long pink hair cascaded gracefully, framing a pair of non-human fox ears perched atop her head. Her attire radiated mystery, blending elegance with an enchanting charm reminiscent of the legendary fox spirits of their myths. Her slender legs were deliberately—or perhaps carelessly—left exposed to the air.
Sacred, enchanting, pure—she seed like a celestial fox spirit who had stepped straight out of a legend.
Behind her, two others erged from the shimring veil of the torii gate—a man and a woman whose presence also defied mortal comprehension. Their attire was less seductive than hers but exuded an unparalleled aura of nobility.
The materials, craftsmanship, and designs of their clothing were unlike anything from this world.
"My, my~! Have you all been so captivated by my beauty that you can't even respond to my words~?" Yae Miko chuckled lightly, though inwardly she was reveling in amusent. This reaction was simply too entertaining.
In Inazuma, even though yokai had beco scarce, the people had long grown accustod to their presence. They respected her more for her role as the Guuji of Narukami Shrine than for her identity as a fox spirit.
"Welco, Lady Fox Spirit and esteed immortals!"
The first to recover was the head priest of the Kamigakari Shrine family, Taikan Kamigakari. His face flushed red with excitent as he bowed deeply, his voice trembling as he shouted.
Although the one who descended was not Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto, they were undoubtedly divine beings from Takamagahara. As a priest, he was honored to be the first in a millennium to welco such beings.
"Lady Fox Spirit, may I ask what has brought you and these two immortal envoys to descend upon us? Is it a divine decree from Takemikazuchi-sama?" Taikan Kamigakari asked, his body quivering with emotion.
Yae Miko chuckled inwardly. This old man certainly knew how to play along. She decided she would teach him a few simple Onmyōdō techniques later.
Onmyōdō, after all, had been brought to Inazuma four centuries ago by a man nad Harunosuke. Inspired by Liyue's Adeptus Arts, he had adapted them into techniques usable by ordinary humans.
So of these basic techniques didn't require elental energy but could instead be powered by a person's vitality and life force without any harmful side effects. Liyue, in fact, had many such practices—martial arts, inner energy cultivation, and more, supported by nurous sects.
"My master, Narukami-sama, recently cast her gaze upon the mortal world on a whim and was displeased to find it plagued by man-eating demons, their foul presence tainting the land with resentnt. Thus, she sent and her two divine envoys to cleanse this realm," Yae Miko explained with a wry smile, her tone playful yet authoritative.
Taikan Kamigakari imdiately turned to Kagaya Ubuyashiki, his expression a mixture of awe and relief.
"So, this is the reason for your descent! Kamigakari Shrine and the Ubuyashiki family have been combating these man-eating demons for a thousand years."
According to ancestral records, the progenitor of these demons had once been a scion of the Ubuyashiki family, who inexplicably beca a demon. Over the centuries, he multiplied his kind, creating an unending nightmare of bloodshed and despair.
Their family had been cursed ever since, with their descendants rarely surviving past their twenties—only prolonged by intermarriage with the Kamigakari Shrine family.
"Yes, Lady Fox Spirit. It is deeply shaful, but these man-eating demons are the legacy of a sin committed by my ancestor a thousand years ago. To atone, our Ubuyashiki family founded the Demon Slayer Corps, taking in children orphaned by demons and striving to end this curse."
Overco with emotion, Kagaya Ubuyashiki struggled to contain his tears as he bowed even lower. Joy filled his heart as relief overwheld him.
At last, divine intervention had arrived to eradicate the demons that had plagued this land for so long.
"Indeed, I am aware of the Demon Slayer Corps. My master, Narukami-sama, sees all from her divine throne and has inford of everything," Yae Miko said, folding her arms confidently.
Thanks to the wealth of knowledge in her mind about this world's future, her words carried undeniable authority.
Truly, that Celestial Lord of Sky Island was incredible. Was he perhaps the God of Ti?
"The demons should have drawn divine attention a thousand years ago, but alas…" Yae Miko sighed theatrically.
"A thousand years ago?" Taikan Kamigakari repeated, puzzled.
Yae Miko nodded, inwardly amused by how well he played along. This old priest was the perfect straight man for her routine, akin to those codic duos in Liyue's fad skits.
"Indeed. None of the deities worshipped on this land are addressed by their true nas. It's as though letters to the gods were sent with the wrong nas and addresses. How could the gods respond?"
She jingled her kagura bell again. The clear sound resonated.
"What?! We've been worshiping the wrong nas?" Taikan Kamigakari exclaid, eyes wide with disbelief. His reaction was as if lightning had struck him.
"Precisely. The deity you call Takemikazuchi is actually nad Narukami no Mikoto1. Though the aning may seem similar, the gap between the two is as vast as the heavens and the earth."
With an air of authority, Yae Miko gracefully entered the dilapidated Takemikazuchi Shrine, her every movent radiating poise.
"This isn't entirely your fault, of course. After all, the gods have not descended since the Age of the Gods, three thousand years ago."
"Gods are eternal, but human lives are fleeting. Over a hundred generations, it's inevitable that knowledge passed down by word of mouth would beco distorted, even to the point of misnaming the gods."
She turned back to face the crowd. So stared wide-eyed, others listened intently, while still more seed struck by her words. Her gaze sparkled with delight.
Ah, the joy of leading others by the nose—truly intoxicating.
And this wasn't even a lie. Lies could be exposed, but this? This was unassailable, making her mischief all the sweeter.
Plane of High Heaven
Shinto Priest(s)
Shinto Ritual Ceremonial Dance
The term "Mikoto" (命 or 尊) is a classical honorific used in Shinto mythology and texts to address gods (kami) and other venerated beings. It conveys a personal, exalted reverence and is often used in mythological nas as part of a deity's full title.
Raiden—God of Thunder
鳴神 (narukami) is an old-but-not-quite-archaic word for thunder. Also, 神 ans god or spirit, and 鳴 refers to certain loud sounds - in this case, thunderclaps. For her, it can an either "thunder" or "god of thunder(claps),"
命 ((no) mikoto) ans Lord, it's used after the nas of gods and nobles.
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