How did I, an Onmyoji, become the Lord of Yokai?

Wait, why did it suddenly turn into a class?

Shimizu Chaoyang was momentarily stunned.

Upon hearing this, Cangzi immediately shook his head and said, "I'm fine, sir."

"That's good. Let's start the lesson then. But before that, tell me how much you know about Yin-Yang magic?"

"Hmm... the degree..."

Ye Zi, who was still exploring Yin-Yang techniques, thought for a moment and then replied uncertainly, "Probably... at the most basic level? Right now, I can only use talismans to draw in spiritual energy and then attack."

"Being able to manipulate spiritual power with talismans? Isn't that amazing?"

The black-haired boy couldn't help but reveal a hint of surprise. Two and a half years ago, Ye Zi could only use talismans to form arrays and trap people. She had almost no offensive means. But unexpectedly, she can now attack with talismans.

This is great news!

It seems that the Yin-Yang technique from three hundred years ago wasn't so weak after all.

"Then, can you transform spiritual energy into physical power? For example, wind, fire, water, earth... and so on."

"I don't even know how to do this... In fact, I don't think anyone but you can do this. Whether it's the King of the Zhai or the God Lord, they are just stronger than us in spiritual power. Moreover, we don't even dare to think about the ability to control wind and fire like you do."

"Is that so...?"

Shimizu Asahi rubbed his head. This... the basics he was talking about that all Onmyoji would understand three hundred years from now, hadn't even been developed yet in this era.

It seems he's going to start teaching from the very basics...

After mentally reviewing his knowledge of basic Yin-Yang techniques, Shimizu Asahi coughed twice and then asked, "Kurako, do you know the difference between demonic power and spiritual power?"

"The difference between demonic power and spiritual power? Hmm... I don't know."

Cangzi pondered for a moment, seemingly trying to understand the difference, but since she didn't know much about demonic power and spiritual power, she shook her head in the end, indicating that she didn't know.

However, of course, this question was beyond her time; in this era, only he himself could answer it... Chapter 349, Section 352: It feels like the teacher has truly become my teacher.

After the girl shook her head, the black-haired boy smiled, raised a finger, and explained kindly and earnestly.

"Cangzi, in fact, demonic power and spiritual power are the same in their origin."

"Humans can use spiritual power to perform Yin-Yang arts, and monsters can also use demonic power to perform Yin-Yang arts. In other words, both demonic power and spiritual power are forces that can perform Yin-Yang arts. From this point of view, these two forces are actually the same force."

"As for why there is a distinction between demonic power and spiritual power, it is probably due to the difference between humans and demons."

"No matter how similar a yokai is to a human after it takes human form, it is still a yokai, that is beyond doubt. Therefore, there are differences between the bodies of humans and yokai, and it is these differences that lead to the two races' adaptation to power, which eventually transforms into yokai power and spiritual power."

Therefore, strictly speaking, the two forces are no different.

"Are the two forces indistinguishable?"

Hearing this, Cangzi paused for a moment, then, as if realizing something, she suddenly exclaimed in a tone that, though not entirely certain, seemed to confirm it: "So, sir, you're trying to tell me that what demonic power can do, spiritual power can also do?"

"You figured it out so quickly? As expected of Kurako."

Shimizu Asahi looked at Kurako with some surprise, then praised her and continued, "That's right, just like how demonic power can drive Yin-Yang magic, spiritual power can also be transformed into demonic magic."

"In other words, spiritual power can be directly transformed into the ocean or flames."

"So, the water you conjure out of thin air is all transformed from spiritual power? Does that mean you are a human who is close to a sea monster or a water demon?"

"Humans who are close to siren or water spirits? Why do you say that, Kurako?"

"Because the gentleman has been using water all the time, like a water sprite or a sea siren."

"No...why do I look like a siren or a water sprite when I use water?"

Shimizu Asahi blinked, momentarily unable to follow Ye Zi's train of thought. However, after chuckling at the absurdity of it, he suddenly paused, momentarily stunned.

"Wait, Kurako, you mean I'm like a siren, only able to use water, so I'm a human who's close to a siren, right?"

"Isn't that...?" The shrine maiden tilted her head, asking in a slightly dazed and cute manner.

"I see... Since monsters can only use one power, you also think that humans can only use one power?"

Qingshui Chaoyang roughly understood what Cangzi meant.

She believed that since monsters could only use one power, humans could naturally only use one power as well.

If he hadn't been quick-witted, he might not have been able to react in time.

However, now that he's realized this, he naturally has to explain to her the difference between monsters and humans.

"Cangzi, listen carefully. Although spiritual power and demonic power are the same, the people and demons who use them are different."

"That's why there are sayings about being good at something or not being good at something. Take the Yuki-onna for example. Yuki-onna are good at ice and snow but not good at fire. However, not being good at something doesn't mean they can't do it. The reason they don't use fire is simple: because it's not convenient for them."

“Apart from fire, they can also use the forces of water, trees, and land.”

"Therefore, what determines what kind of power Onmyoji and Yokai use is what they are good at."

"If you think that different monsters only use different powers, you will suffer a great loss."

"Is that so?"

Kurako was startled. All along, the monsters they encountered only used one power, which gave them a fixed idea—'monsters only use one power'.

But unexpectedly, it wasn't that they couldn't use it, but rather that they didn't like to. This discovery is important, even to those who don't understand it!

Seeing the extremely surprised girl, the boy smiled and nodded, then took out a talisman and showed it to her carefully.

Realizing that the master was going to demonstrate for him, Cangzi immediately focused his attention and stared intently at the talisman.

Then, in the next moment, orange-red flames suddenly burst forth!

Although it was just a cluster of flames, the shock it brought was extraordinary. Cangzi was completely astonished. She never expected that the master would actually possess other powers.

"That's amazing..."

"Hehe... It's alright. Actually, I'm more familiar with water and ice, but using fire would be more direct, so I lit a fire."

Gently dissipating the flames in his hand, Qing Shui Chaoyang changed the subject again, saying, "Now do you understand? What power you use depends on what you like."

“Unlike the monsters who rely on their race to decide which power to use, we humans can decide our power based on our own will.”

However, just as humans have advantages, so do monsters.

Compared to humans who explore which power is more suitable for them, yokai can make decisions from birth, and because their yokai power is innate, they are more skilled at controlling it than humans.

In addition, monsters have a lifespan far exceeding that of humans. Even if they cannot defeat a human in ten or a hundred years, they can still outlive that human by using their lifespan.

Therefore, humanity's advantage is actually not that great; in fact, it could even be said that it is at a disadvantage.

But of course, there's no need to say such things to Kurako.

"However, even if humans can use multiple powers, they should not be greedy and try to master them all. The path of Yin-Yang Arts is very long. Even if one spends a lifetime, one may not be able to reach the end of a single path. Therefore, it is enough to choose a path that suits oneself and walk it."

"The adage 'Don't bite off more than you can chew' is very true, but few people can truly live by it..."

After pausing briefly, Shimizu Asahi, who was continuing to teach Kurako, suddenly stopped. He noticed that Kurako's gaze towards him had suddenly become... well, it was as if she was somewhat happy.

So he touched his face and asked, "What's wrong, Cangzi? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Hehe, it just suddenly feels like you really have become my husband."

Cangzi gently squinted her eyes, and a lovely and gentle smile appeared on her face.

For some reason, just a moment ago, she had a feeling of returning to her childhood when she was receiving shrine maiden training.

Back then, she was just like she is now; she knew nothing and only knew how to absorb knowledge from the teachers in front of her.

The only difference was that the teacher in front of her now was much gentler. Chapter 353 Hmm...it seems I really have grown to like her a little more.

As the supreme shrine that serves Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the lord of Izumo, Izumo Taisha requires its successor to be the most outstanding and perfect being in the world. Although the celestial maidens have always been in charge of Izumo Taisha, they are not the corrupt clan that one might imagine.

What they pursue is reputation, not bloodline.

As long as the person in charge of the shrine is given the title of celestial maiden, then anyone can become a shrine maiden.

In other words, Izumo Taisha believes in the principle of the strong being respected; whoever is more outstanding will succeed.

As a direct descendant of the Celestial Maiden Clan, Cangzi faces immense pressure in this competitive environment. Even though the Celestial Maiden Clan believes in the supremacy of the strong, which family would truly be willing to let someone who is not of their own bloodline take their place?

Therefore, Cangzi endured countless pains from a young age.

While others train for six or seven hours, she trains for eight or nine hours; while others achieve near perfection, she strives to surpass it.

It was this unbearable experience that shaped her into who she is today.

She can no longer distinguish whether the persona she presents to others is her true self or a mask created by the pressure she can't bear.

However, regardless of the circumstances, she was filled with aversion to studying and training.

Even if the other person is Qingshui Chaoyang, she will still have an instinctive dislike in her heart.

However, in those few short words, her inner disgust subsided without her even realizing it...

That's why she said, "It's as if he really became my husband."

Indeed, gentle people are always gentle, no matter what...

"As for 'sir'... I know I'm still far from being a real 'sir,' but I'm still quite happy to hear you say that."

The young man, who didn't understand what this meant, laughed quickly. "Now that you understand the difference between demonic power and spiritual power, and you also understand the advantages of humans, I will now teach you how to transform spiritual power into physical power."

"Remember this carefully."

"Ok!"

A cheerful and obedient smile appeared on the girl's face. She, who once hated studying, has now begun to enjoy the fun of learning.

However, Shimizu Reiko, who was watching them study, unconsciously frowned.

Although Chaoyang and Yezi didn't notice her change, she, who was the one who got along the most with her, did.

She suddenly took off her mask, revealing a genuinely sweet and innocent smile.

What happened? What happened in those few short sentences?

A sense of caution welled up in Reiko's heart.

The woman's intuition told her that if things continued like this, she would have another enemy. Although she was not afraid of enemies, she still felt uncomfortable about someone coveting her possessions.

So... Reiko left the room with Yoko.