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

"Father, we need to make plans as soon as possible."

In the land of Yamato, a great disaster has occurred. In this critical era where humans and demons coexist, a catastrophe that breaks the balance has emerged.

—The Plains of Demons...Uprising! Chapter 859 (Firefighter Shimizu Asahi)

When Tamamo-no-Mae asked Shimizu Asahi to handle the matter of the divine artifact at the Demon Realm, she already said that it was a place as terrifying as the Demon Realm, and without the natural barrier of Mount Oe to protect it, the evil spirits inside could come and go freely.

It is a place even more terrifying than the Ghost Realm.

Once, Kamo no Tadayuki led his troops to conquer the rift, hoping to annihilate it all, but he was ultimately defeated by the countless terrifying demon tides.

Apart from Kamo no Tadayuki and a few Onmyoji, everyone else who participated in that battle was terrified of this place and dared not set foot in it again.

However, since very few monsters from the Demon Realm leave the Demon Realm, they had no other preparations besides being wary.

But now, no one expected that the monsters of the Demon Realm would suddenly riot and even leave the Demon Realm to come outside!

The Demon Plains are located not far from Heian-kyo. Although it is bordered by the sea on two sides, it is still part of the mainland. Given its location and number, this riot swallowed up countless villages in an instant.

Upon learning of this, Kamo no Yasunori immediately ordered a crackdown. However, due to the sheer number of monsters, their frenzy, and their rapid advance, even with his orders, Kamo no Yasunori was unable to control the situation.

Especially since the monsters attack in scattered ways, instead of clustering in one place, the Onmyoji are mostly chasing after the monsters and are unable to carry out effective extermination.

Left with no other choice, Kamo no Yasunori recalled Seimei and Hagoromo, who were on missions elsewhere, and then split them into two groups to suppress the demons. Kidomaru, whom Kamo no Yasunori was unfamiliar with but who was indeed his younger brother, was also brought out.

However, even with three people, they could only solve part of the problem, and how could three people possibly withstand so many monsters?

According to the report, the area north and east of Heian-kyo has been largely occupied by yokai.

There are also many monsters in the south and west, but there are not enough troops available to support them right now.

Even the samurai suffered heavy casualties.

Kamo no Yasunori had no choice but to come here and ask Kamo no Tadayuki to make a decision.

"...Go and invite Chaoyang."

With his white hair, Kamo no Tadayuki, who was beginning to enter old age, spoke softly.

Two months have passed since Shimizu Asahi last parted ways... no, four months. In these three months, Kamo Tadashi's hair has turned completely white, and his once resolute face now shows signs of aging.

The aftereffects of his battle with Yuan Jijing began to take effect, and he clearly noticed that his physical strength was weakening.

Spiritual power, physical body, everything began to decline. Although his cultivation level was still rising, he was powerless against the fatigue in his body.

As a human being, he eventually entered his twilight years.

If his body hadn't been unable to support him, he wouldn't have let Kamo Yasunori go to Shimizu Asahi.

The power of Heian-kyo is actually not bad. Although the Minamoto clan was destroyed, the Kamo and Fujiwara clans were not greatly affected. Moreover, Abe no Masatsugu and Kuzunoha, Hagoromo and Seimei, plus Kamo no Yasunori and Kidomaru, have great yokai and demon kings.

Suppressing this unrest is not impossible, but... the key lies with the victims.

The area is too large now, and people are dying and being injured every moment. He must suppress it as quickly as possible in order to give the world an explanation.

Besides protecting the people, there is another crucial matter.

Peaceful coexistence between humans and transgender people!

The situation was already difficult enough. If it can't be resolved quickly, the injured will never forgive the monster for the next hundred years!

This unrest has truly exceeded all expectations!

"Father...I understand!"

Looking at his aged father, Kamo no Yasunori seemed to want to say something, but considering the current situation, he nodded firmly and then got up to take his leave.

Soon after, a paper crane flew into the distance...

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Meanwhile, far away in the country of Nagato in the San'in region, Shimizu Asahi was enjoying himself with his wife and sister.

Starting from Heian-kyo, they traveled westward, passing through the countries of Tanba, Tajima, Mimasaka, Izumo, and Iwami, before finally arriving in Nagato Province.

Although Nagato is not as famous as Izumo, its scenery is uniquely beautiful, and importantly, unlike Izumo, it is not full of mountains and rocks.

A month has passed since they set out, and during this month they have truly relaxed and enjoyed themselves. Ali's wishes have been greatly fulfilled during this trip.

"Hehehe... If we keep going, we'll reach Chikuzen... Master, shall we continue forward?"

This trip is mainly to places they haven't been before, such as Hizen and Higo in Chikugoku, which they have already seen, so they are not very attractive.

"Hmm... Indeed, Lady Himiko must be busy too. It would be too much trouble for them if we went over there."

The main reason is that I went there once a month ago, and going again now would be too frequent.

Therefore, Shimizu Asahi made a decision.

"Let's change course and go through Suo Province."

"Ah."

The girls had no objections and obediently listened to Qingshui Chaoyang's words before turning away.

And so, they traveled from Nagato to Suo, and from Suo they came to other countries such as Tosa and Aki, experiencing styles outside of Heian-kyo and broadening their horizons.

Just as he was preparing to continue his journey to other countries, he suddenly received a paper crane.

"This is... my senior brother's aura?"

Seeing the paper crane flying in from the horizon, Shimizu Asahi felt a chill, then reached out and took the paper crane.

"What happened?"

The fact that Kamo no Yasunori used a formation to protect the paper cranes and gathered spiritual energy to support their continuous flight suggests that something serious has happened in Heian-kyo.

He quickly unwrapped the paper crane and carefully read through the information on it.

Then... his expression changed drastically!

"Oh no, we have to go back to Heian-kyo!"

He shouted it out almost without hesitation, and then immediately flew towards Heian-kyo.

The girls were stunned for a moment when they saw this, and then quickly chased after him.

"What's wrong, Chaoyang? Has something serious happened in Heian-kyo?"

Seeing Asahi's anxious expression, they were all surprised. This was the first time they had ever seen Asahi Shimizu so anxious since they had known him.

"The monsters of the Land of Twilight... have all escaped!" Chapter 860: The Land of Yamato Amidst Calamities

"Uprising at the Land of the Demons?"

The girls were taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, and then... their expressions changed slightly.

Even if they didn't understand the specifics, they at least understood the meaning behind that short sentence.

Heian-kyo... no, it should be said that all the cities and villages outside Heian-kyo are in danger!

Realizing what had happened, they stopped talking and quietly followed Shimizu Asahi back home.

With Shimizu Mio present, the group returned to Heian-kyo at an extremely fast pace.

Upon returning to Heian-kyo, he disregarded the so-called rule of landing before entering the city and flew directly to the Bureau of Onmyō.

"Senior brother!"

A solemn voice came from the courtyard, and Shimizu Asahi pushed open the door and went inside.

Upon hearing the sound, Kamo no Yasunori subconsciously looked up, and upon seeing Shimizu Asahi, his eyes immediately blazed with deep joy.

"Chaoyang! That's great, you're finally back!"

"Quick, sit down!"

He pulled Shimizu Asahi's hand, intending to make him sit down, but Shimizu Asahi was clearly not in the mood for that and spoke directly.

"Senior brother, let's get down to business. How's the situation now?"

Judging from the handwriting on the paper crane and the amount of spiritual energy consumed, the paper crane had been flying for at least five or six days, possibly even ten days. Therefore, the information he learned from the paper crane was outdated, and he needed to learn new information as soon as possible!

Upon hearing this, Kamo no Yasunori abandoned the brief conversation and immediately revealed a very troubled expression.

"Chaoyang, things have become very bad."

"Although I had Seimei Hagoromo and Kidomaru join forces... and even sent Mr. Abe, there were just too many of them."

The newly appointed head of the Yin-Yang Bureau spoke with an unpleasant expression.

Seven days ago, he released the paper crane, hoping that Shimizu Asahi would return as soon as possible. But naturally, Shimizu Asahi could not return so quickly, since no one knew where he was now.

Therefore, he also needs to do what he should do.

Therefore, before Shimizu Asahi returned, he issued a series of orders.

He knew that the monsters were now spreading outwards from the center of the Demon Plains. The nearby cities were beyond his control, and as for the villages that were too close, he could only have some Onmyoji protect them while the main force went further back.

The cities that are too close to the Demon Plains were destined to be captured, but the cities that follow could still be saved, so they were told to prepare in advance.

People from the direction of the Demon Plains are not allowed to enter or leave freely. Even if they do enter, they must have proof. The city walls will be used to guard the city and protect the people, ensuring safety.

And his decision was indeed correct.

Upon receiving the order, the city immediately dispatched scouts to gather information and then prepared for battle against the monster.

With some preparation, the city was finally able to hold out with a narrow escape.

But holding the city was not enough. The monsters were clever; instead of gathering together to attack the city, they hid around the city walls.

If anyone leaves the city, they will inevitably be attacked by them.

In other words, surround but do not attack.

If it's only for a short time, it's fine, but if it's for a long time, you can't farm or trade, and you can only be forced to defend, which won't last long at all.

In just seven days, the people in various cities were already filled with fear and unease.

Many villagers are clamoring to go to the city to settle down, and some are even leaving their villages despite the advice of the Onmyoji.

Despite the Onmyo-ryo's best efforts, they still couldn't stop them from willingly throwing their lives away.

On this basis, the casualties became extremely high.