The Great Master of Gensokyo

As for what Seimei plans to do, he no longer consults him.

Kamo no Yasunori, who was at least half a teacher, was insignificant in Abe no Seimei's eyes.

This inexplicable sense of unease made it impossible for Yasunori Kamo to sit idly by and wait for his doom.

"I want to see if that kid actually takes me as a teacher, and where he intends to lead the Yin-Yang Way," said Kamo Yasunori with a worried expression, as if a storm was brewing.

Are half-demons still not trustworthy?

“Master, our grandmaster will probably be gone for a while before he returns.” The young Onmyoji said to Kamo no Yasunori, “No matter what Abe no Seimei does, he will not harm our grandmaster. He is now the great Onmyoji and is under the control of the Emperor.”

No matter how dissatisfied Kamo no Yasunori was, he could not openly confront Abe no Seimei.

“You don’t understand, Hidemoto.” Kamo Yasunori looked at his disciple, Hidemoto Keikain, the current head of the Keikain family, who came from the Ashiya Doman family. “What if that guy is secretly raising monsters?”

Kamo no Yasunori's words shocked Hidemoto Keikain.

"Impossible. That person is already at the pinnacle of power among Onmyoji. Why would he need to keep yokai as pets?"

This was something that Hideyuki Kakeru couldn't understand. He never imagined that it was because Abe no Seimei wasn't a real human, but rather the child of a human and a yokai.

Under normal circumstances, his human side would naturally lead him to protect humanity and stand on the side of human interests.

What if the monster aspect replaced the human aspect?

So-called half-demon all face this kind of situation. Kamo no Yasunori naturally couldn't tell Keikain Hidemoto this. If the Great Onmyoji was a half-demon, then the respect and status that Onmyodo had gained with the Emperor would be overturned.

Even if it doesn't lead to a complete overthrow, it means that Abe no Seimei has already used other means to control the old emperor and powerful ministers.

This country is about to face an unprecedented dark period.

That was a situation that Yasunori Kamo no did not want to see.

The only one who could stop Seimei was his father, Kamo no Tadayuki.

The Kamo family held a very high position in Onmyōdō (the Way of Yin and Yang), and the earliest Onmyōdō was established by the Kamo family, spreading from the Central Plains Empire to the Eastern lands.

While Abe no Seimei may have an unparalleled reputation and power in the official sphere, the Kamo family was the true great family of Onmyoji.

The undercurrents in Heian-kyo had nothing to do with Saigyouji Hanyu.

Because this is not something he can touch right now. How could he know that his senior brother would want to go against his teacher?

Moreover, I will have to face that senior brother in the future.

A love-hate relationship?

Saigyouji Hanyu, who only wanted to have enough ability to help Yuyuko, probably didn't want to encounter this situation at all.

It would still be some time before he arrived in Heian-kyo, and he tentatively inquired about Suiko's request with Kamo no Tadayuki.

"You mean that shrine maiden?" Kamo no Tadayuki smiled, and when Saigyouji Hayuu brought it up, he simply shook his head slightly. "She doesn't have the talent for Onmyōdō, and she's even less suited to be an Onmyōji."

"However, the shrine maiden does have some talent. I won't take her as my disciple, but you could go and guide her."

Kamo no Tadayuki's words made Saigyouji Habu immediately understand his plan.

"Wait, teacher, do you mean I should instruct her?" An Onmyoji instructing a shrine maiden? I don't seem to know any shrine maiden spells, so what's the point?

“I will teach you some methods of using spiritual power as a shrine maiden, and you can guide her. She is a child with good shrine maiden talent, but it is impossible for her to become an Onmyoji. If she wants to follow us, I can recommend her to Ise Grand Shrine to become a true shrine maiden.”

Kamo no Tadashi, who values ​​talent, doesn't mind helping Midori, and there's another reason for that as well.

"You'll be an adult at sixteen, right? If you're interested, would you like your teacher to play matchmaker for you?" As he spoke, Tadashi Kamo's tone became somewhat subtle.

This made Saigyouji Yuzuru cough. Midori was just a little girl, and he wasn't interested in children at all.

In ancient Japan, people did indeed marry at a very young age. If he had married earlier, he wouldn't have been able to marry Yuyuko.

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② Tales of the Gods

Chapter Nineteen: Ghost in the White Mist

There are no German orthopedic clinics right now, so Saigyouji Hanyu doesn't think Saigyouji Seijin would break his own leg.

Yuyuko, who was influenced by the Saigyou Ayakashi, naturally longed for her younger sister to be free. Otherwise, she would be confined to the courtyard and would never see the real cherry blossoms in full bloom.

He didn't think twice before refusing when Kamo Tadashi was joking.

On the other side, Midori had been waiting for Saigyouji Hanyu for a long time.

Do you want to hear good news or bad news?

Saigyouji Hanyu's suspense only fueled Midori's curiosity.

"Let me hear the bad news first." At this point, Midori was somewhat prepared.

"My teacher did not agree to let you become his disciple."

"Did they refuse?" Somewhat dejected, Xiaocui lowered her head.

The Onmyoji are now considered to have a more revered status than the Shrine Maiden.

If she could follow Kamo no Tadayuki, Midori might be able to become a truly powerful shrine maiden.

"Thank you for your trouble, Lord Yuzuru." Although she cannot become Kamo no Tadayuki's disciple, she will not give up on becoming a shrine maiden.

"Don't be too discouraged, I have some good news." Saigyouji Yuzuru said with a wry smile, "My teacher is an Onmyoji, so it's impossible for him to teach a shrine maiden as a disciple."

"He can recommend you to Heian-kyo and enter the Ise Grand Shrine to become a true shrine maiden. During this time, he will also see some of my methods for using spiritual power as a shrine maiden."

"If you don't mind, can you learn from me?" Saigyouji Yuzuru's words made Midori feel much better.

"Oh, is this alright? Won't it be too much trouble for you, Master Yuzuru?"

Cui Zi was surprised and a little embarrassed.

"No trouble at all. I'm also very curious about the shrine maiden's techniques. Would you be interested in having her as my opponent in the future?"

At this moment, Saigyouji Hanyu spoke in a serious tone, and his sunny smile touched Midori somewhat.

"Hmph, I won't lose to you, Lord Yuzuru." Although the result was slightly different from what she expected, Midori was still satisfied.

"Shall I learn from Master Yuzuru?" As a disciple of a great Onmyoji, one can withstand the power of high-level yokai.

As a mere shrine maiden, Midori really didn't have the confidence to catch up with Saigyouji Habu.

However, she will work harder in the future.

Saigyouji Hanyu became Midori's target.

It's hard to say whether it's good or bad for Saigyouji Hanyu.

The previously peaceful system underwent an unexpected change.

[Ding! Initial upgrade complete. The Onmyoji system has launched a brand new update.]

What was originally just a text prompt box in front of him has changed; a mechanical system prompt voice appeared in Saigyouji Hanyu's mind.

"So this system can upgrade itself?" Saigyouji Yuusuke, with a subtle expression, quickly sensed the difference in the upgraded system.

A complete data panel appeared before Saigyouji's eyes.

Name:【Saikyoji Hanyu】

Technique Level Lv2:20/100

Occupation: Onmyoji

Ability: Shikigami Fusion

Skills: Basic Talisman, Word of Power - First Form, Word of Power - Guard, Word of Power - Bind, Talisman - Life, Talisman - Annihilation, Word of Power - Star (Gray), Thunder Emperor Summoning (Gray)

Ability: (Gray)

Achievement Points: 0

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The level of the technique symbolizes the level of strength that Saigyouji Hanyu already possesses, and by strengthening the level of the technique to Lv5, it might be possible for a human to rival a great yokai.

In terms of skills, they are all from the original game world. The ability attributes are grayed out, and the only skills that were not unlocked are Thunder Emperor Summoning and Word of Power: Star.

The Onmyoji's shikigami encyclopedia remains unchanged, but the other shikigami are all grayed out.

That means that Saigyouji Hanyu is no longer able to use these shikigami.

At the top, there's only one SSR, Aoandon; there aren't many other SRs, but Saigyouji Hanyu has a full collection of N-rank characters.

However, releasing it would make it a weak monster, just a minor monster.

At this point, Saigyouji Hanyu could only hope that he could draw more R-rank or higher shikigami.

R-rank shikigami are mid-level yokai. By fusing with his own shikigami, Saigyouji Hanyu can have a certain ability to deal with high-level yokai.

The current fusion of shikigami still has side effects and time limitations. Perhaps one day when it is no longer needed, Saigyouji Hanyu's own abilities will be able to truly fight against a high-level yokai.

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The earlier commotion at the mountain shrine quickly subsided.

The other girls who remained at the shrine on the mountain all left; they were originally commoner girls who had been captured by a yokai.

Becoming a shrine maiden is not what they desire.

Some of them had learned a little about the use of spiritual power, which they developed and mastered when they were preparing to become shrine maidens.

Of course, as time goes by, it eventually settles into the ordinary.

Although Midori was somewhat reluctant to see them leave, there weren't many people in this world who truly had the courage to confront monsters.

— Monsters are things that humans fear.

To face monsters, you must have the courage to die, because you never know what kind of bizarre things you will encounter.

Three days later,

Not long after leaving the mountain shrine, the group, who were just about to cross Mount Nara and successfully reach Heian-kyo, encountered trouble again.

It was daytime, yet a thick fog enveloped the area, and within that fog, one could almost hear the cries of a baby.

"Don't be too careless, Yuzuru," Kamo Tadashi warned, his old face turning pale as he covered his nose.

The situation has become somewhat worse.

The dense fog carries a strong ghostly aura that can affect a person's mind and spirit.

"Is it the work of a monster?" Midori couldn't hide her shock; it was the first time she had ever seen anything like it.

"A dream-eating Baku!"

The kudu is still in a state of rest and recuperation, and it is impossible to activate it until it reaches 100%.

Saigyouji Hanyu has started using a new shikigami.

[The host encountered a dense fog, from which monsters emerged. Victory was achieved through a battle using the Baku (dream-eating beast).]

[Reward: Achievement Points +30, Fudo Myoo Fire Realm Mantra (Beginner)]

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Chapter Twenty: The Fire Realm Mantra of Fudo Myo-ō

The path to becoming an Onmyoji is indeed not smooth sailing.

Saigyouji Hanyu had anticipated this and was prepared for the attack by the demons.

However, compared to Saigyouji Habu's composure, Midori appeared even more nervous, because this was her second encounter with a yokai. And it might even be a rather powerful, high-level yokai.

"Is Lord Yuzuru not afraid of monsters?" Midori couldn't help but ask. Seeing that Saigyouji Yuzuru looked normal, most people would be frightened by such a bizarre scene.

"Fear? Why should we fear? Yokai are born from human fear; it is humans who should be afraid." Saigyouji Hanyu laughed. Yokai are nothing more than beings created by human fear of the unknown.