The Great Master of Gensokyo

Hundred Ghosts at Night.

In reality, it is also a process of gathering "fear", and being recognized by all ghosts will enhance one's own abilities like never before.

Becoming the lord of all demons is the most effective way to become a great demon. However, ordinary demons may not be able to do it, and demons who can gain the recognition of all demons are extremely rare.

Otherwise, there would only be a handful of great monsters in the world.

Humans may never encounter a great yokai in their entire lives. This is because great yokai are considered deities in the yokai world.

"I actually failed." The Tengu's face darkened, and the surging demonic power within his body was circulating, trying to break free from the bindings of the Immovable Golden Binding.

However, the restrictive effects of the curse gradually began to intensify at this point. The curse's power not only bound the tengu's body but also restricted the flow of demonic energy.

"No need to waste your energy. The Immovable Golden Binding is not something that ordinary high-level demons can break free from, and it is a spell enhanced by so many Onmyoji like us!"

"Tell me, who sent you?" Kamo no Yasunori said in a deep voice, staring at the tengu before him.

The tengu struggled and resisted, completely ignoring Kamo no Yasunori's words.

"Lord Karasu Tengu!"

"Damn Onmyoji, release Lord Karasu Tengu!"

The enraged demons suddenly charged towards the Onmyoji.

"I take refuge in the Vajra!" Suddenly, Keikain Hidemoto, who was standing next to Kamo no Yasunori, made his move. The Fudo Myo-o mantra was chanted by Keikain Hidemoto and formed, using the power of Fudo Myo-o to dispel the attacking demons.

At the same time, a vast amount of magical power was formed.

Blue lightning crackled around Hideyuki Kakaiin.

"I take refuge in all Buddhas, Indra, please grant my wish!" This was the mantra of Indra. A vast network of lightning, summoned by Hideaki Kakaiin, formed to block the demons.

Yin-Yang Dao, a unique application of incantations, was revealed to Saigyouji Hanyu.

He looked at the boy, who was about his age, with some surprise. Using lightning magic was more troublesome than using fire magic. However, Hideyuki Kakaiin used lightning magic without any awkwardness.

There are quite a few Onmyoji geniuses in this world.

"Let's begin the final cleanup." Saigyouji Yuusuke commanded the Kanko and Baku to reap the lives of the remaining yokai.

The Tengu is at its wit's end and has no chance of turning the tide.

Midori was beside Saigyouji Habu, helping him ward off the approaching yokai. Keikain Hidemoto looked at Saigyouji Habu in astonishment, amazed that he could command two shikigami.

Moreover, they are all legendary shikigami. The fox spirit and the dream-eating beast are quite special and cannot be controlled by ordinary onmyoji.

How?

"Ahhh!"

"You bastards, I won't let you get away with this!" Anger, an unparalleled anger, throbbed in the mind of the tengu.

Who knows how much time he spent gathering so many demons, only to have them all destroyed by those despicable human Onmyoji?

Having been captured and imprisoned by the Onmyoji, it revealed the name of that master, and will certainly not let the Tengu go.

The tengu, trapped in a desperate situation, has only one path left.

perish together--

"Oh no, it's being enhanced by a curse!"

"That tengu is breaking free from the spell's influence!"

The change happened so quickly that it caught everyone off guard.

In just a few seconds, the Tengu broke free of its restraints, and its immense demonic power surged into the sky, turning the entire sky black.

At the moment of descent from the demon realm, a great demon is born. Under the influence of the surging demonic energy, even the surrounding fear becomes somewhat distorted.

"All demons, heed my command!"

"By my power!"

Having broken free of its restraints, the tengu merged directly with its Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons), becoming a true monster.

"This is troublesome." Kamo no Yasunori's face darkened; he hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

"You bastards, I'm going to burn you to ashes."

Flames, black flames, burned around the tengu. And the long sword, wreathed in black flames, slashed down.

"The Buddha said, 'Sever that one. At that time, Immovable King immediately seized that one, and with his left foot he stepped on the crescent moon on the top of his head, and with his right foot he stepped on the crescent moon on the top of his head. At that time, Mahasthamaprapta died and fainted inside, attained immeasurable Dharma, and received prediction of Buddhahood!'"

A purple-gold aura shielded everyone present.

Kamo no Tadayuki chanted the incantation, and the complex incantation became concise under his words, revealing an illusory image of Fudo Myoo.

Although it is an illusion, it still possesses incredible power.

Under Kamo no Tadayuki's spell, the power of the Karasu Tengu was completely neutralized.

"The Immovable King's Demon-Subduing Mantra".

Saigyouji Hanyu recognized the spell his teacher had used; it was the strongest spell in the Fudo Myo-o mantra.

Acala is an incarnation of Vairocana Buddha in Buddhism, possessing the divine power of all Buddhas, and is the most important of the Five Great Wisdom Kings.

The Fudo Myo-o Mantra can subdue all demon kings in the three thousand worlds. Under the Fudo Myo-o Mantra, demons and heretics are instantly reduced to ashes.

"town!"

Boom!

The majestic and dignified Fudo Myo-o Bodhisattva, with the sound of chanting echoing around him, unleashed his domineering will upon the Karasu Tengu after Kamo no Tadayuki uttered the word "suppress."

"!!!" The tengu's body shattered and disintegrated under the power of the exorcism spell, unable to resist the power that emphasized subjugation.

The Onmyoji present were all utterly shocked.

[Ding! You have achieved victory in the battle against the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, completing your first battle controlling two shikigami.]

[Reward: Shikigami Possession.]

At this moment, Saigyouji Hanyu received a notification sound indicating that the mission was completed.

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Chapter Twenty-Five: Suwa Daishin Shrine

Saigyouji Hanyu was taken aback. Was the mission already completed?

It seems so. Defeating the Tengu alone is not among his mission objectives. The system's mission is only to achieve victory in the battle against the Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) and to complete the battle to control two shikigami.

The techniques for possessing a shikigami were quickly instilled into his mind.

Compared to shikigami fusion, the biggest advantage of shikigami possession is that Saigyouji Hanyu can borrow the power of two shikigami to possess himself, and there is no time limit.

If Saigyouji Hanyu's abilities are sufficient, the more shikigami he possesses, the stronger he becomes.

To rely on a shikigami, one's own physical body and spiritual power must be strong.

"It's a pity there aren't any techniques to increase spiritual power," Saigyouji Yuusuke couldn't help but think to himself. For Onmyoji, 'talent' is the most important thing.

As for how to enhance spiritual power, that wasn't mentioned.

If Saigyouji Hanyu could acquire the Ripple Breathing technique, he might be able to achieve a qualitative leap.

Of course, this can't be rushed; he still has a long way to go before becoming a great Onmyoji.

The fox spirit and the dream-eating Baku have returned to Saigyouji Habu's Onmyōryō (Bureau of Yin and Yang). The battle had taken a toll on both shikigami's health.

If it's not at 10% health, it means the shikigami still has fighting strength and isn't on the verge of death.

That would be pushing the shikigami to their limits. Unless it's a matter of life and death for him, he wouldn't use the shikigami like a tool.

For Onmyoji, shikigami are the best partners.

If Saigyouji Hanyu wants to enhance the effect of shikigami possession, then establishing a good relationship with the shikigami is essential.

"Master Yuzuru, are you alright?" Midori looked at Saigyouji Yuzuru with a worried expression on her face.

The battle with the monsters still took a toll on Saigyouji Hanyu's health.

"I'm fine, just a little tired." Saigyouji Hanyu shook his head and gave a forced smile. "It's the teacher who's really working hard."

His teacher, Kamo no Tadayuki, single-handedly suppressed the demon Karasu Tengu, and was in a worse state than Saigyouji Habu.

"Cough cough." Bright red blood spilled from the corner of Kamo Tadashi's mouth.

Using all his strength to suppress the tengu has cost Kamo no Tadayuki quite a bit.

"Father," Kamo Yasunori said, supporting Kamo Tadayasu, who was standing not far away. Seeing Tadayasu's worried expression, he said, "Wasn't it a bit too much to use the exorcism spell? The power of that tengu was enough for me and my disciple to suppress..."

As soon as he said that, Kamo Yasunori was glared at by Kamo Tadayasu, who said irritably, "If you were so capable, you wouldn't have let a mere tengu escape the Immovable Golden Binding spell, and I would have to deal with it for you."

I thought that Kamo no Yasunori's arrival would be helpful, but in the end, he still had to find his own way.

His own disciple is much better than someone else's.

Kamo no Tadashi never liked the sight of his son.

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"Hanyu, come here." Saigyouji Hanyu walked towards the two of them, while Kamo Yasunori looked at him with some surprise. "Could it be that he is the disciple you have taken in this time, Father?"

The younger generation of the Saigyouji family are simply too young.

"Hmph, that's natural." He looked at Saigyouji Habu with satisfaction, and said to Kamo Yasunori, "You've mastered the use of basic talismans in just one week, and even developed your own spells. How does that compare to your disciple?"

Kamo no Tadayuki was proud to have such a disciple.

Compared to Abe no Seimei, Saigyouji Hanyu was the one who satisfied him the most.

Saigyouji Hanyu was a little embarrassed by his teacher's praise.

"Speaking of which, are you alright? Why don't you sit down and rest first?" Kamo no Tadayuki looked unwell, which made Saigyouji Hayuu's face show some worry.

"I'm not dead yet. I never expected to encounter such a night parade of demons on my way back to Heian-kyo." With a sigh, Kamo Tadashi looked somewhat weary. "It's my fault for being incompetent. If I were younger, how could such a large number of demons have lasted so long?"

The Onmyoji is getting old and has weakened.

"Nonsense, Master is an eternally young Onmyoji." Saigyouji Hanyu said, touching his nose.

He was telling the truth; there was nothing false about it.

"The eternally young Onmyoji, you know how to talk, buddy." Seeing his disciple's satisfaction, Kamo no Tadayuki was even more displeased with his son. "Yasunori, can you tell me why I was attacked by yokai on my path, and why you're still here?"

He was extremely dissatisfied with his son.

"Please forgive me, Father." Somewhat embarrassed in front of Saigyouji Hanyu, Kamo Yasunori still respectfully accepted Kamo Tadayuki's reprimand. "This matter might be because Seimei discovered something from the past..."

Kamo no Yasunori left unsaid, silencing Kamo no Tadayuki, who had intended to continue his reprimand.

"Don't talk nonsense without evidence," Kamo no Tadayuki said in a deep voice, making Saigyouji Habu feel uneasy in the atmosphere. He didn't speak, and Midori didn't dare to interrupt the conversation between the two Onmyoji.

"Many Onmyoji belonging to the Kamo family have been purged from the Onmyo Bureau, and there have been several incidents of ghosts injuring people in Heian-kyo." Kamo Yasunori said in a low voice to Kamo Tadayuki, "I came out this time because I received a warning and was worried that something might happen to you, Father. As expected, you were attacked."

"As for the rest of the matters, please move to the nearest Suwa Shrine to discuss them, Father." Any further discussion would be beyond the knowledge of Saigyouji Hanyu and his disciple, Keikain Hidemoto.

Not far from here is Suwa Shrine, which enshrines the ancient Suwa Daimyojin.

However, the incense at that shrine has been extinguished for some time now.

[The host has received a mission: Explore Suwa Grand Shrine.]

[Reward: Achievement Points +10, One Special Summoning Charm.]

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Chapter Twenty-Six: Shrines, Gods, Onmyoji

Here comes another task.

Why say it again?

Saigyouji Hanyu wasn't particularly interested in listening to gossip about his teacher's dark past, but he was a little curious about his senior.

It seems that the senior student and his teacher have a love-hate relationship.