Activate the consanguinity and fuse the shikigami. Although it was just a simple phrase, as mentioned before, there were some prerequisites. In order to achieve a perfect shikigami fusion, it was best if the soul of the deceased was related to the living. 

In the era where the recuperation of reiki had not occurred, such blood relations were really hard to get. It was because most of the consanguinity of those who could turn into a spirit after death could not be trained. Moreover, a strong obsessiveness before death was required in order to turn into an apparition. These two prerequisites were already barely achievable. Moreover, the activation of consanguinity and the fusion of the shikigami were not an easy task.

The Japanese Onmyoji and shrine maidens devoted themselves in creating the path of the shikigami. It was aimed to enhance their strength and to break through the limitation on the strength of the traditional realm. 

In the era where reiki was scarce, it was basically impossible for a person to reach the Metamorphosis State. It was extremely difficult even to cultivate the Fourth or Fifth Foundation State. 

Even though Ikioi Ito and Yuma Sugawara managed to achieve the second stage of sword power just after they entered high school, their achievement was cultivated by using their resources. In Kimura Kazuki’s opinion, these geniuses could only stop at the fourth stage of sword power if they did not get to encounter any strange adventures in their life. Perhaps they might break through and achieve the fifth stage of sword power before they die. Basically, the fifth stage of sword power was already an invincible state in this era. 

Kimura Kazuki was currently in the Fifth Foundation Stage. However, with the reparations he previously received from the Arisu family and the reiki from Yuriko, he was now one step away from breaking through the Sixth Stage. The main reason why he was so speedy was that the two demons who had almost achieved the Metamorphosis State from Akichi High School. Those two demons were formed under extreme circumstances. It would be very hard to find such demons again.

In the era of weak reiki, cultivation was as difficult as reaching the sky. Hence, in order to enhance their strength, a minority would focus on cultivation while most of them would focus on ways to increase their strength. In Japan, shikigami was developed in such a way.

In the early days, the fusion of the shikigami was not that easy. It was still a close call even if there was a direct blood relation. However, through the transformation made by the onmyoji and shrine maidens from generation to generation, the consanguinity activation and shikigami fusion eventually became safe and convenient. 

Harunaka was relieved after learning that the consanguinity activation and shikigami fusion were not dangerous. She also recalled that many people were looking at her enviously when she was at lunch.

At that moment, she was still innocent and did not know why the others envied her. After listening to Senior Kimura explanations, she realized that they were envious of her having a mother who became a specter after her death. However, if she was given the chance to choose, she would rather revive her mother than to have this opportunity. 

Unfortunately, the dead could not be resurrected. 

Having this in her mind, Furuhashi Harunaka followed her senior into the house. She was still worried, “Senpai… Is it really not dangerous?”

“Yes.” Kimura Kazuki was not impatient with Harunaka’s repetitive question. Perhaps he would also be asking if he was in her position, Even if he had gotten a sure answer, he would still worry. 

“Well… I believe in senpai,” Furuhashi Harunaka forced a smile and answered.

Upon seeing this, Furuhashi Sakurakyu, who was on the side, was jealous. At that time, she thought that she was about to die and thus she kept repeating how awesome and wonderful Kimura Kazuki was in her dreams. However, seeing that her daughter had fallen in love, she would probably agree with whatever Kimura Kazuki had said. 

However, Furuhashi Sakurakyu was skeptical about the effect of her persuasion in her dreams. She had also promoted Kimura Kazuki to Furuhashi Akino, but it seemed like she did not have any special feelings toward him. Perhaps Furuhashi Harunaka had already fallen in love with Kimura Kazuki.

Having this in mind, Furuhashi Sakurakyu sat face-to-face with Harunaka. Then, they sat with their legs crossed in the middle of the formation and clasped each other’s hands as instructed by Kimura Kazuki. 

Even though the action was a little awkward, Harunaka did not say a word. Thus, she being her mother remained silent as well.

“Are you ready?”

“Yes.” Both of them replied in unison. Then, they smiled at each other.

Kimura Kazuki nodded and the next moment, the reiki flowed out from his body. The wisps of reiki were like a dragon, quickly covering the entire formation. 

After the reiki had the entire formation covered, Furuhashi Sakurakyu was the first to feel the difference. A comfortable feeling spread all over her body. At first she thought that she would be in immense pain during the activation of the consanguinity. However, it was not the case. 

She did not realize that the moment the formation was activated, numerous small holes suddenly formed at both sides of the entire house and a rush of white air poured in. 

Kimura Kazuki knew that this would happen. 

The activation of consanguinity also required fumes of incense as guidance.

Only the Land Spirit could transform the fumes of incense into incense crystals. Even though the practitioners were able to control it, they could only use it as guidance. 

Therefore, in ancient times, Onmyoji and shrine maidens utilized incense in the activation of consanguinity. By absorbing the incense into the body, it could reduce the sufferings of the practitioners. In simple terms, incense was an anodyne as well as a tranquilizer which could reduce the pain and negative effects during the consanguinity activation. 

This was why they came to Fukuyama Shrine. In Japan, large amounts of incense could only be found in shrines. 

Meanwhile, both Furuhashi Sakurakyu and Harunaka subconsciously closed their eyes, enjoying the comfortable feelings. 

In Kimura Kazuki’s eyes, Harunaka’s body was glowing with red light which covered her entirely. Thin strands of red threads were entering Furuhashi Sakurakyu’s body from Harunaka’s palm. 

Harunaka’s face turned pale as more red thin threads were being introduced into Furuhashi Sakurakyu’s body. Half an hour later, Harunaka’s face was as pale as a sheet. Fortunately, the process did not last for long. On the other hand, Furuhashi Sakurakyu felt a warm sensation. At this moment, she felt human again. 

Even though she was incarnated as a specter, being a ghost and being a human were two different things. The feeling was different… But now, she could feel like a human again. 

However, the feeling had just appeared for a split second. 

Kimura Kazuki stared at them silently. Actually, he did not have to be in the room. Aside from worrying that an accident might occur, he was staying in the room in order to watch the process of the consanguinity activation and the shikigami fusion. What ability can Furuhashi Sakurakyu activate with the consanguinity of Harunaka?

He had never encountered such a thing in his previous life and thus he was really curious about it. After all, he was a researcher and there were so many ways to cultivate in Huaxia. Japanese shikigami was something he would never be exposed to in his usual life. 

Two hours later, the night had fallen even though it was summer. 

After the wisps of white incense were cleared, both Furuhashi Sakurakyu and Harunaka slowly opened their eyes.