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

However, they must be very happy.

After all, this was their long-cherished wish as master and disciple, and they thought they would never have the chance to fulfill it in this lifetime, but now such a turning point has appeared.

Anyone would be overjoyed, but it's quite remarkable that Kamo Tadashi has managed to remain calm.

What Shimizu Asahi didn't know was that Kamo Tadayasu wasn't just satisfied, he was extremely satisfied.

If his health hadn't prevented it, he might have disregarded everything and worked with Shimizu Asahi to set up these formations one by one.

It's just a pity... what a pity...

Our era has passed; your era has just begun...

Outside the gates of Heian-kyo, the group bid each other farewell. After a long journey, they finally set off.

Under the watchful eyes of family and friends, Shimizu Asahi and her companions embarked on their journey... Chapter 882 The Finale

Time flies, and before we knew it, ten years had passed.

For monsters, ten years is just a slightly longer period of time, but for humans, ten years is enough to change an era.

Ten years later, in Heian-kyo, the capital of Yamato Province and the residence of the Emperor.

Compared to ten years ago, Heian-kyo has expanded considerably, and the buildings within the city are more vibrant than before. The bustling crowds and the constant shouts of vendors all reveal the ancient yet peaceful prosperity of the city.

Cherry blossoms fall, a gentle breeze blows, and this capital city, standing tall in the land of Yamato, quietly displays its charm.

However, the biggest difference compared to the previous Heian-kyo was not the joyful laughter of the people here, but the faint demonic aura that appeared in the city.

But this was not an evil demonic aura; rather, it was a gentle, calm, and peaceful demonic aura, devoid of any murderous intent.

Although it was very ordinary, it was definitely a demonic aura.

In this ancient city, demons now exist.

Moreover, people are well aware that monsters exist in this city.

However, no one, whether common people or Onmyoji, made a sound about these monsters.

It was as if... they were meant to live here.

Humans and demons lived together!

"This is... a scene of humans and demons coexisting..."

In the bustling street where cherry blossoms were falling, a black-haired man gently raised his head, looked at the scene before him, and couldn't help but sigh.

Emotions flowed through his heart—was it joy, happiness, or relief? He couldn't say for sure, but he could clearly feel that his heart was filled.

He gently raised his head, his pupils reflecting the azure sky.

The sky, as clear as a mirror, was much bluer than before...

The wind blowing in my face was also filled with an atmosphere of peace.

He finally...lived and saw this day...

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In ten years, the cherries ripened and the bananas turned green; Qingshui Chaoyang accomplished many things during this time.

He traveled to every inch of the land of Yamato, reached every village, and made contact with the monsters throughout the country.

He left his footprints and marks, leaving behind formations and connecting various places. His name spread throughout the entire Yamato Kingdom.

Through continuous efforts and actions, he spent four years carving out the entire formation, eliminating the greatest obstacle between humans and demons. Afterward, he returned to Heian-kyo and placed the divine artifact and the Cloud Mirror in the imperial palace.

He had already spoken with Yunwaijing before making the decision.

Yunwaijing agreed to let him stay in the palace, but that was only to stay in the palace; he would not allow anyone to attack his power in any way.

Shimizu Asahi naturally agreed, and thus, the Cloud Mirror became one of the sacred artifacts of the Yamato Kingdom, but it only sat in the center, allowing the power of space and yin and yang to spread throughout the entire Yamato Kingdom.

The land of Yamato thus entered a new era.

During this long journey, Shimizu Asahi's reputation reached its peak. His powerful strength and unwavering confidence that he would never fail led everyone to regard him as the new 'strongest' to govern the Yamato Country.

Even Kamo no Yasunori, the head of the Yin-Yang Bureau, could not compare with him in terms of prestige.

Therefore, when this new era arrived, Kamo no Yasunori was prepared to disobey his father's wishes and pass on the position of head of the Yin-Yang Bureau to him ahead of schedule, but Shimizu Asahi still refused.

Even six years after Kamo no Tadayuki's abdication, Shimizu Asahi showed no interest in becoming the head of the Onmyōryō (Bureau of Yin and Yang). Kamo no Yasunori tried to persuade him for a long time, but to no avail, and in the end, he could only put the matter aside for the time being.

However, this is not an abandonment; he simply plans to act at the right time.

But Shimizu Asahi may have sensed his thoughts, so he left Heian-kyo once again.

He wants to help other people in the world.

Even though humans and monsters have lived in harmony, there are still many people who need help.

The mission of an Onmyoji is not to exorcise monsters, but to bring smiles to people's faces.

He left a letter for everyone, and then, not long after returning, he left again.

His departure lasted for six whole years. During these six years, the situation between humans and demons was completely stabilized, and no one could threaten the harmonious coexistence of the two races anymore. Seimei and Hagoromo also grew stronger through continuous trials.

Now, they have become demon kings, and their strength may have caught up with Shimizu Asahi.

Among the many Onmyoji in the Onmyodo, these two are the closest in reputation to Shimizu Asahi.

If Shimizu Asahi truly does not wish to inherit the position of Onmyo-ryo leader, then only one of them will be able to inherit it.

In addition to these, there are two other very important things.

One of these events was the birth of a child for Kamo no Yasunori. As the head of the Kamo clan, he also bore the heavy responsibility of continuing the family line. Therefore, no matter how busy he was, he still made an effort to have a child.

The child was named Glory by Yasunori Kamo, meaning Glory Kamo, the child who would inherit the Kamo family in the future.

The other item was even more surprising.

Kidomaru asked Enmusubi for a match.

Hmm... the word "Yuanjie Shen" roughly translates to "proposing marriage and preparing for the wedding night."

When Shimizu Asahi received the news, he was stunned and instinctively took it as a joke.

In this world, if we're talking about understanding Kidomaru better than anyone else, even Kamo no Tadayuki could compare. Therefore, he understood Kidomaru very well.

How could someone who inherited the bloodline of the Asura Demon and possesses power that terrifies everyone possibly propose to someone? Even if the Goddess of Fate were allowed to live in his house, he would not do so.

Yes, he could guarantee that with his hand on his chest.

However, he was wrong...

Although Kidomaru didn't propose to Enmusubi, he genuinely acknowledged her status in the family.

After replying to the envelope and repeatedly confirming his suspicions, he finally accepted the fact with an incredulous expression.

I never expected that Kidomaru... no, I should say, is this the power of Enmusubi? Even Kidomaru could be subdued.

This woman is terrifying...

Of course, Kidomaru and Enmusubi did not publicize this matter. On one hand, they did not want too many people to know about it, and on the other hand, there was no point in telling others. It was enough for the people around them to know.

However, well, others have more or less noticed what's going on between them, so it doesn't really matter whether they keep it a secret or not.

In this relaxed atmosphere, time slipped by quietly.

Ten years later, in the second year, Kamo no Tadayuki, who was already sixty-seven years old, passed away peacefully. Upon learning of this, Kamo no Yasunori, Shimizu no Asahi, Hagoromo, Seimei, and Kidomaru put aside everything they were doing and rushed to the back mountain of the Kamo clan as soon as possible.

Kamo no Yasunori said that he had seen his father just before his death. At that time, his father did not show any signs of death and could even hold his grandson and smile like an ordinary old man. However, he never expected that in just one night, this old man who had guarded Heian-kyo for more than 40 years would leave silently.

Everyone was plunged into grief.

They informed the Emperor of the news, who expressed deep sorrow and then held the grandest ceremony to bid farewell to the old man who had given everything for Heian-kyo.

The ceremony was grand; even the elderly people of Heian-kyo (Kyoto) attended.

The younger generation may not have heard of Tadashi Kamo, but the older generation will never forget him.

They spontaneously came to see the old man off, and even many powerful demons came upon hearing the commotion.

The old man received the treatment he deserved.

Three years later, Kamo no Yasunori, who was now in his thirties and almost forty, once again summoned Shimizu Asahi and the other two, wanting to give them their positions. However, not only did Shimizu Asahi not say anything, but even Hagoromo and Seimei clearly expressed their lack of interest in the positions.

They insisted that Yasunori Kamo was the most suitable person for the position and refused to accept anything else.

Furthermore, the two who had learned Shimizu Asahi's techniques ran away from Heian-kyo the very next day.

Kamo no Yasunori could only curse inwardly that these two guys didn't know how to be considerate of their senior.

This time, Shimizu Asahi didn't go too far, but he still doesn't intend to accept the position.

Therefore, in order to get Kamo no Yasunori to let him go, he chose to take Kamo no Mitsuyoshi as his disciple.

Kamo no Mitsuyoshi is now eight years old, and it's time for him to learn Onmyōdō.

In fact, two years ago, Kamo no Yasunori had already begun teaching the little guy Onmyojutsu. After all, he was the next successor, so it was normal for him to start learning early. The little guy worked very hard and did not embarrass his father and grandfather. At such a young age, he was able to see some hidden monsters and sense his own spiritual power.

If properly instructed, he will surely become no less than Kamo no Yasunori, and may even break through to the level of Demon King.

As expected, Kamo no Yasunori was overjoyed when Shimizu Asahi presented this exchange condition.

He patted his chest and guaranteed that he would take care of everything at the Yin-Yang Bureau. He even said that he didn't mind living there, as long as Shimizu Asahi could accept Kamo as his disciple.

His appearance made Shimizu Asahi smile involuntarily.

It has to be said that my senior brother is indeed worthy of being a father, having endured so much suffering for his child.

Regardless, Kamo Mitsuyoshi became Shimizu Asahi's first disciple and joined his school.

Then, another ten years passed.

Having been a disciple of Shimizu Asahi for ten years, Kamo no Mitsuaki has grown into a very handsome young man. Inheriting the bloodline of the Kamo family, and having studied under Shimizu Asahi for ten years, he has become the new Onmyoji of Heian-kyo. In fact, just like when Shimizu Asahi debuted, he is already an Onmyoji of the level of a great yokai.

Such an achievement undoubtedly made Kamo no Yasunori and his colleagues very satisfied.

Now, these former young people have become the older generation. Kamo no Yasunori, Seimei, Hagoromo, and Shimizu Asahi are all in their forties and fifties, becoming memories of a generation. The future should be handed over to these new generation children.

Perhaps it was because the Ministry of Education had found a child who could carry on the future of Heian-kyo that Shimizu Asahi left Heian-kyo with his wives.

He went into seclusion in a place unknown to anyone except his friends, such as Seimei. Even those who knew his location only communicated with him through paper cranes.

And so, a full century has passed.