21st Century Necromancer-Chapter 889 - 883 Future Planning

Chapter 889 -883 Future Planning

When Chen Yu initially constructed his Necromantic Space, he stole half a tributary of the Nether River from the peninsula opposite Japan. Although he merely punctured a small hole in one of the tributaries, even so, it drew away a tenth of the water flow from the Nether River passing through that peninsula.

At first glance, it might seem like Chen Yu stole a significant amount, but in reality, it was because the water flow of the Nether River passing through that peninsula was so minuscule that even such a small diversion claimed a tenth of its volume.

Compared to the methods used by other pantheons that essentially create new tributaries directly from the world’s main Nether River, the tributary passing through the peninsula seems more like an offshoot of an even smaller sub-tributary.

If Chen Yu hadn’t been so weak back then—barely having just transitioned into a Necromancer—he might have been capable of directing half that tributary over to his space.

At his current Demigod-level strength, carving out a similarly scaled Nether River would be no trouble at all.

In comparison, the tributaries redirected by Shen Zhou are far more robust, and even the branches drawn by the Japanese Deity system for Japan carry significantly greater water volume.

To use an analogy, if the tributaries of the Nether River flowing through this world are on the scale of the Yangtze or Yellow River, then the branches separated by Shen Zhou are akin to dividing a main river channel, much like the fish-mouth split at Dujiangyan, diverting the lesser portion of the main flow.

As for the Japanese Deity system, their tributary could still be considered a major branch of the Yangtze River—substantial enough to qualify as a significant waterway.

But the tributary running through that peninsula? It’s barely the level of an artificially dug irrigation canal off an existing tributary.

This led Chen Yu to seriously suspect that the ancestors of Koreans were simply too subservient to the Celestial Empire in ancient times, earning them this pitiful tributary as a “reward.” If any genuine deities had intervened, the volume wouldn’t have been so meager.

This was also why Chen Yu never worried about retaliation despite stealing a tenth of their water—because the opposing force was simply too weak.

When Chen Yu attempted to redirect the Nether River back then, merely glancing at Japan caused his eyes to rupture under the overwhelming power of Amaterasu in Gao Tianyuan. Yet, his actions toward that peninsula triggered no reaction whatsoever, a clear indication of their lack of strength.

Considering that their mythological system only took shape in the 20th century, and prior to that, they had no cohesive mythology but rather fragmented beliefs heavily influenced by Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism from Central Plains culture, it’s not surprising they lack their own deities to believe in.

What’s more, in modern history, that peninsula was conquered twice by Japan and once by the Americans, so even if there were any mountain spirits or wild deities, they would have been thoroughly eradicated.

The reason Chen Yu pondered these issues, aside from Jounouchi Hiromi’s earlier discussion of whether Sakanoue no Tamuramaro was Chinese or Korean, was because Misumi Mikoto had inquired about the Nether River water source for her own Necromantic Space.

Given Misumi Mikoto’s recently transitioned state, she could barely hope to replicate Chen Yu’s early tactics of punching a small hole in someone else’s tributary to steal a bit of water.

However, with the boost in power she received after summoning the Chitose Sisters with Chen Yu’s help, she naturally wanted to perfect her Necromantic Space even further.

Chen Yu naturally supported Misumi Mikoto’s aspirations. As for his own Necromantic Space, although the current flow of Nether River water was sufficient, the growth of his power and the expansion of his space seemed to necessitate additional resources as well.

Thus, after Misumi Mikoto consulted him about this issue, Chen Yu developed a fresh idea and plan.

Chen Yu, however, didn’t intend to implement this plan immediately. He decided to wait until he completed his current Divine Enthronement plan and officially became a deity. At that point, he would have greater confidence in achieving his goals.

For now, though, the focus was still on their tour of Kiyomizu-dera.

Besides the temple’s famed Kiyomizu Stage, another must-see attraction was the Otowa Waterfall, which inspired the temple’s name.

The Otowa Waterfall had three streams of flowing water representing longevity, academic success, and romantic fortune. Visitors could only choose one stream to drink from when making a wish—and only take a single sip. Otherwise, greed would cancel out the wish’s fulfillment.

This legend had a peculiar allure for Chen Yu’s group. While Chen Yu and his wife simply participated for fun, Tokairin Yuko and Kohinata Kaori deeply believed in it. Even Minami, under everyone’s collective gaze, shyly chose the stream symbolizing romantic fortune for her wish, drawing repeated side-eye glances from Kohinata Kaori.

However, even if Kohinata Kaori had her suspicions, she wouldn’t voice them in this setting or at this time. Thus, after the group passed the Otowa Waterfall, they continued exploring other attractions within Kiyomizu-dera.

Beyond the main hall and Kiyomizu Stage, Kiyomizu-dera housed numerous Buddhist halls and structures. Among the most notable were the Three-storied Pagoda and Zuigudou.

The Zuigudou offered access to its underground chamber for a ticket costing just one hundred yen. Visitors could experience the famous womb passage, symbolizing a spiritual journey inside the womb of a Bodhisattva for prayer.

Chen Yu and his wife showed little interest in this, as did Qingdai and Kube Rokuro. Inomata Naoki, however, was pulled along by Tokairin Yuko and Kohinata Kaori, with Minami joining them after being persuaded by Kohinata Kaori.

Watching the four descend into the underground chamber, Chen Yu, uninterested in the attraction, didn’t say much. Instead, he found a clean spot where he could help the now increasingly frail Jounouchi Hiromi sit and wait for their return.

Qingdai, Kube Rokuro, and Misumi Mikoto, who were similarly uninterested, also sat down with them.

After sitting, the group naturally began chatting about Kube Rokuro’s career plans.

“Rokuro, now that you’ve obtained your medical license, what are your plans for work? Do you intend to continue your job at UDI?” Chen Yu asked Kube Rokuro, curious about his future.

In Japan, being a doctor is a highly respected profession, far removed from the societal status and income disparity of a forensic technician. Given Professor Kube’s connections, Chen Yu’s inquiry was only natural. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

Faced with Chen Yu’s question, Kube Rokuro shook his head and responded, “I’m still considering it. I really enjoy my work at UDI. I find it very meaningful, but now that I have a medical license, I need to think about my future as well.”

“Thinking it over is indeed a good thing. Regardless, you have a girlfriend now. Even if not for your own sake, you should consider Qingdai’s feelings. She comes from a distinguished family. If you stick to a job as an autopsy recorder, even if Qingdai doesn’t mind, you should think about how you’ll support your family when you get married, right?” Chen Yu advised as he looked at Kube Rokuro.

Hearing this, Kube Rokuro humbly nodded, accepting Chen Yu’s advice. “I understand, Brother Yu. I’ll think about it seriously.”