Heavenly Bonds

Chapter 80: The Youkai's Challenge

The mysterious woman led Snow Sky-Dog and Kurogami Masayuki to a grand, imposing castle. As the two gods stepped into the castle's grand hall, they were shocked to see Mizuchi Haruka standing there, seemingly waiting for them.

"Mizuchi Haruka, you're here too? How long have you been at this castle?"

"Snow Sky-Dog, there's no need for such a surprise! The woman who brought you both here also sought me out and requested my presence at this castle several days ago."

"Mizuchi Haruka, Snow Sky-Dog, can either of you tell me why the three of us are here in this castle this afternoon?" Kurogami Masayuki scanned the vast hall with a hint of surprise mixed with the innate skepticism of his wise mind.

"Kurogami Masayuki, Snow Sky-Dog, and Mizuchi Haruka, all three of you gods are present in my castle this afternoon to face a series of challenges that I have set for you!" A powerful voice resonated from afar, as a youkai general clad in golden armor strode towards the throne-like seat of the you