Genshin Impact: I, Heavenly Principle, Will Make Teyvat Supreme

The young Water Goddess was astounded as she felt the presence of the Divine Pantheon Blueprint within her being.

Born from the faith of mortals, she had wielded the sacred artifact Spear of the Wing since her creation, granting her control over the lake's waters and the surrounding weather.

"Was it because of my years of blessing the lakeside village that I have now been acknowledged by Ame-no-Minakanushi-sama as a candidate for the Takamagahara?"

Before this moment, she knew nothing of divine matters beyond the myths and legends told by the villagers and passing merchants.

But now, as a divine aspirant within the pantheon, she could glean vast amounts of knowledge about the gods from the blueprint.

Currently classified as a Noragami, all she needed to do was continue safeguarding the village with bountiful harvests and favorable weather. Once her merit was sufficient, she could advance to the Fourth Tier, becoming an official Minor God.

Kneeling devoutly before the sky, the Water Goddess sincerely expressed her gratitude:

"I humbly thank Ame-no-Minakanushi-sama for Your divine favor."

...

Meanwhile...

After leaving Himeji City, Toga the Dog General wasted no time in seeking out his trusted allies and amicable yokai to persuade them to sign the contract.

His longtime friend, Hosenki, agreed almost immediately after a few persuasive words.

At the moment the contract was signed, all of Hosenki's subordinate yokai were automatically bound by the agreement.

...

As Toga sliced through Hosenki's diamond-hard body with ease, fragments of shattered gemstones scattered across the ground.

Hosenki, his skeletal eyes glowing red with astonishment, muttered, "So this is the power of immortal energy... No wonder you chose to submit to the gods."

His body was once thought to be the hardest in the world, and yet Toga had sliced through him as if he were mere clay. He had no doubt—if he had refused, Toga would have split his skull in two without hesitation.

Toga smirked confidently as he sheathed his Tessaiga, exuding an aura of dominance.

"I'm no longer the same as before. I'm now a legitimate Immortal, and any daiyōkai who submits will receive immortal power from the Sovereign. Then..."

Before he could finish, his expression suddenly stiffened—followed by an overwhelming surge of exhilaration that caused his entire body to tremble. His form flickered, briefly transforming into his massive dog-like true form.

Within his mind, the Divine Pantheon Blueprint materialized, flooding him with divine knowledge.

"Heh... Ha... Hahahahaha! I can't believe it's happening so soon! This is the divine pantheon only those destined for godhood can enter!"

Toga's face stretched into a wild grin, his excitement barely contained.

He had only just ascended to Immortal status, yet here he was—eligible to become a god.

The blueprint clearly laid out a structured path to ascend from the lowest tier of Noragami all the way to the highest level of Supreme God.

As long as he continued accumulating merit for the divine system, one day he could claim such an exalted position.

"So many great gods... Beyond the supreme ones, there's only a single Subordinate God, a fox spirit... and not a single other Subordinate God."

His gaze fixated with reverence upon the divine thrones encircling the first and second rings, before finally settling on the Almighty Creator seated at the center—the Lord of the August Center of Heaven, the Lord of the Eternal Throne, the Heavenly Principle.

The realization struck him like a bolt of lightning—the very world itself was created by this Creator God.

In that instant, Toga truly grasped what it meant to be part of the divine system.

When he looked at Hosenki and the other daiyōkai around him, he could not help but feel a sense of superiority—as if they were mere villagers while he had stepped into the grand halls of the divine court.

He noticed something else—the third and fourth tiers of the pantheon were still empty.

What did this mean?

It meant that one day, one of those thrones would belong to him.

Toga, the Dog General, was no ordinary yokai—now, he was an immortal, personally granted immortal power by Rex Lapis. In the future, should he ascend to the rank of Takamagahara' True God, he would serve directly under the Sovereign's divine authority.

Hosenki saw the disdain in Toga's eyes but wasn't angered. After all, Toga had become overwhelmingly powerful.

All Hosenki could think of now was becoming a subordinate under Rex Lapis, obtaining immortal power, and then challenging Toga to a duel. He was eager to see if the so-called "immortal power" would allow Toga to look down on him so arrogantly.

Toga raised his head proudly and declared with dominance, "Hosenki, come with me to subdue all the daiyōkai worthy of submission."

"Our next targets: Ryuukotsusei, the ancient forest hermit Bokuseno, the bat clan's Taigokumaru, the grim reaper who dwells at the border of the underworld, and the rising eastern faction—the Nura Clan."

"Then there's the Kyoto-based horde under Nue, the Lord of All Demons, and the Hyakki Yagyō's mighty leader, Inugamigyobu Danuki, from the Four Provinces."

"There are also the powerful yokai from the birthplace of monsters—the Tōno region."

Toga paused to think, listing even more formidable yokai.

Hosenki gaped in astonishment. "Toga, are you seriously planning to subdue all of these powerful yokai—many of whom are even stronger than the entire Western Lands?"

Toga responded matter-of-factly, "Of course. I am an immortal now."

If he could aid Rex Lapis in bringing so many daiyōkai under Liyue's banner, such a contribution would surely be enough to promote him to a Fourth-Tier Minor God.

Just imagining how much stronger he could become made Toga restless with anticipation.

Grabbing Hosenki by his skull, he charged toward the nearest target—Ryuukotsusei, the dragon yokai.

"Hey, I can fly! Let go of my head, you stupid dog!"

Half a day later...

...

BOOM!

Thunderous explosions filled the air as massive orbs of demonic lightning were spewed from the mouth of a colossal dragon with a sinister, grinning face embedded in its forehead.

The land was torn apart, leaving craters hundreds of meters wide. Mountains crumbled beneath the bombardment, and even towering peaks over a kilometer high were shattered.

"Toga, you damn mutt!"

With ease, Toga deflected the incoming lightning spheres using his Tessaiga, sending them crashing harmlessly away.

"Ryuukotsusei! Either you submit to me now, or I'll beat you into submission and make you sign the Sovereign's contract!"

To Toga, Ryuukotsusei was just another stepping stone on his path to becoming a Minor God.

BOOM!

After just two exchanges, Ryuukotsusei was slammed into the ground. The once mighty dragon was tossed around like a ragdoll, helpless against Toga's newfound strength.

No matter how much he resisted, he was eventually thrown around so much that he lay flattened and defeated.

In the end, the once proud dragon coughed out a sigh of defeat.

"I... I give up, Toga! I'll sign the contract! I submit to the Takamagahara' True God!"

Toga smirked and flung the dragon aside like a discarded rag.

"Let's go, Hosenki. Next up—Bokuseno."

Meanwhile...

...

As Toga continued his conquest, word of the divine contract and Rex Lapis's grand vision of restoring order to the world spread like wildfire.

Both yokai and human spiritual families were rapidly making their own moves in response.

Among them, the Onmyōji clan of the Kyoto-based Keikain family, led by the strongest Onmyōji of the era—Hidemoto Keikain, had begun their journey to the land where the gods had descended.

...

The emergence of the Divine Pantheon System stirred waves of excitement among Liyue's immortals, yet it did not hinder the rapid progress of the nation's expansion.

With the True God descending upon the mortal realm, and the Three-Eyed Five-Manifestations Immortals, alongside the Millelith tirelessly exorcising demons across the land, human cities and villages from vast surrounding territories eagerly sought to become a part of Liyue.

To the common people, a nation established by a True God was akin to the legendary descent of Amaterasu Ōmikami, who founded a divine kingdom.

In these war-torn times, every ordinary person yearned for divine protection.

Liyue's domain expanded at an astonishing pace, with new villages and cities joining its ranks every day.

Within Liyue's territory, any yokai that refused to comply with the contract was swiftly suppressed by the Millelith.

The army, having fought alongside Rex Lapis during the Archon War, and having defended against the darkness of Khaenri'ah five hundred years ago, remained an elite force. Though their physical prowess had somewhat declined over time, their methods of subduing demonic entities were as effective as ever.

The battle formations created by Morax himself allowed:

A squad of ten to handle a small group of Hilichurls.

Fifty to take down a Stonehide Lawachurl.

A hundred to defeat an elite monster.

And three hundred could suppress higher elemental lifeforms, beings equivalent to high-level yokai in the world of Inuyasha.

Now, with ten thousand Millelith soldiers deployed to this new world, their presence was unmatched.

In an era where an army of a mere few hundred soldiers clad in leather armor and wielding spears could claim to be an impressive force, the Liyue military, with its soldiers clad in elite iron armor, wielding spears forged by master craftsmen, and adept in tactical formations, were nothing short of divine warriors.

Within Liyue's expanding borders, the stark contrast to the chaotic outside world was undeniable.

Here, yokai and humans coexisted in harmony. Though humans still retained an instinctive fear of yokai, they believed that no yokai would dare to violate the contract in Rex Lapis's land.

There had already been yokai who, upon harming humans, suffered divine retribution—their bodies bursting apart from within due to the contract's enforcement.

The same punishment applied to humans who harmed kind-hearted yokai.

As the immortals said, "Ones who break their contracts shall suffer the Wrath of the Rock."

Under the binding force of the contract, this place had truly become a paradise of coexistence.

Over time, humans and yokai grew familiar with one another—yokai assisting humans in tasks beyond human capability, and humans, in return, inviting yokai into their homes for meals.

"Truly incredible," a voice exclaimed from within a luxurious, flame-horse-drawn carriage soaring through the sky.

The speaker, peeking through the bamboo curtains, was a young man dressed in the robes of an Onmyōji, possessing a refined demeanor.

He was none other than Hidemoto Keikain, the current head of the esteemed Keikain Clan, regarded as the most powerful Onmyoji of his time.

"You've never witnessed such a wondrous sight before, have you, Monk Tenkai?"

Seated opposite him, Monk Tenkai, fingers sliding over a string of prayer beads, gazed out the window and replied,

"There's nothing surprising here. According to ancient records, over a thousand years ago, during the age of divine favor, humans and yokai coexisted peacefully in the lands under divine protection. Neither race would dare profane the divine will."

Hidemoto Keikain gazed forward as the magnificent city in the distance gradually came into view, a smile forming on his lips.

"Rex Lapis, the Sovereign Lord Rock King, a god revered by all deities. Though this is the first time I've heard this divine name, with a True God descending to establish order anew, who in this world would dare to oppose?"

"Even those monstrous yokai whose names have echoed through several eras would not have the courage to face a True God head-on."

"I've just received intelligence that the two formidable yokai of the Western Lands—Toga the Dog General and Princess Inukimi—submitted alongside the entire Western Lands as soon as the Sovereign descended upon this world."

"Not only that, they have received the Sovereign's divine blessings and are now leading conquests against other powerful yokai."

Monk Tenkai folded his hands, his tone calm. "Is this why you're in such a hurry?"

Hidemoto Keikain sighed. "With such an awe-inspiring divine presence, it won't take more than a month before all the major yokai of this world sign the contract. Then, the age of divine governance will truly arrive."

"A dream-like era where humans and yokai peacefully coexist."

"But with such an era, we onmyōji will lose our value and significance."

"That's why I must act first and bring the Keikain Clan under the Sovereign's divine radiance at the earliest opportunity. The first to act always holds the advantage."

Monk Tenkai chuckled. "Hmph, such cunning. Here we are under the divine presence of the Sovereign, and you still harbor such self-serving thoughts. Isn't that quite irreverent?"

Hidemoto Keikain shook his head with a wry smile. "I hold genuine reverence for the gods, without a trace of blasphemy. What you see is only the surface of my intentions."

"Divine authority is absolute, and the gods will not permit the existence of evil yokai."

"For example, the yokai who have turned Kyoto into a den of demons. Sooner or later, Liyue will clash with those creatures."

"There's no doubt that the gods will emerge victorious, but I intend to use the downfall of Kyoto's yokai to earn a small, yet significant, contribution in shaping this new era of divine rule."

Monk Tenkai's lips twitched slightly. "You're always looking for a way to profit, Hidemoto. Truly impressive."

Meanwhile, in another part of the world, within the stronghold of the Nura Clan...

In the depths of Mount Nejireme, once the domain of the daiyōkai Ushi-oni, now under the rule of Nurarihyon, the Supreme Commander of the Nura Clan.

In the bustling mountain fortress, over ten thousand yokai reveled around bonfires, drinking and brawling in wild merriment.

However, inside the main tent, a small group of powerful yokai sat in tense silence, fists clenched with anxiety.

Nurarihyon, known for his usual calm demeanor, was now pacing back and forth, his brow furrowed.

"The divine contract..." he muttered. "The True God seeks to redefine the order of the mortal world."

A deep voice rumbled from one of his subordinates. "Indeed, but what do we do now? I've heard that the daiyōkai of the Western Lands have either submitted or been annihilated. That Dog General, Toga, is now marching from one stronghold to another, forcing everyone to sign the contract."

Another yokai spoke up, his voice trembling. "I heard from a yokai who fled from Liyue's territories that even the mighty Dragon Bone Spirit, Ryukotsusei has been subdued! And now, Toga is advancing rapidly towards our Nura Clan."

A third yokai, visibly nervous, pleaded, "Supreme Commander, please say something! What should we do?"

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