The Great Master of Gensokyo

Almost none of the demons of Mount Ooe that Ōtakemaru encountered survived.

"This..." Before Ōtakemaru could recover from his shock, the gap behind him opened. In an instant, Ōtakemaru's body was drawn into the gap.

The situation was completely unexpected.

This is the power of the Boundary Youkai, Yakumo Yukari.

"Alright, that's settled. As for whether they live or die, that's up to fate." Satisfied, Yukari Yakumo closed her folding fan. She turned around with a smile and looked at Saigyouji Habu and Midori.

"Master!" Inugami's sword was about to dance, but Saigyouji Yuusuke stopped him, "Stop, don't fight, Inugami, that great demon means no harm."

The tense atmosphere that was about to erupt quickly dissipated.

"Boy, how do you know I mean no harm?" Yakumo Yukari, with a half-smile, walked towards Saigyouji Hanyu. "Aren't you afraid I'll eat you?"

Yakumo Yukari pretended to scare him, but the calm Saigyouji Habu simply shook his head slightly, "If you want to make a move, you can do it to me anytime, just like you did to that monster."

"Besides, how could I, a human, possibly resist a great demon?"

Since there's no way to resist, then we'll just have to accept it silently.

Of course, Yukari Yakumo had no idea that it was when she appeared that, thanks to the system's prompts, Habu Saigyouji understood Yukari Yakumo's interpersonal relationships.

So, Yuyuko actually knows Yukari Yakumo?!

Yukari Yakumo was taken aback, not expecting Saigyouji Hanyu to say such a thing, and the smile on her face became even more delighted.

"You're really interesting, and you seem to have taken on a bit of Yuyuko's scent." Yukari Yakumo sniffed at him, her cheerful smile and excited gaze making Habu Saigyouji feel a little uncomfortable.

"Eh, you know Yuyuko?" Saigyouji Habu was even more surprised after Yakumo Yukari confirmed his relationship with Yuyuko.

Saigyouji Hanyu really wanted to say something: Had Yakumo Yukari and Yuyuko become best friends at this time?

Calm down... calm down...

"Hmph, of course. It's just that she keeps mentioning your name these days, which is really annoying." Yakumo Yukari withdrew her gaze and said to Saigyouji Habu with a calm expression.

"As a human being, this appearance is actually somewhat cute."

Yakumo Yukari's words caused Saigyouji Hanyu to cough slightly, and his lips twitched involuntarily.

"My name is Yakumo Yukari, the Boundary Youkai Yakumo Yukari. You can call me Yukari-neechan, just like Yuyuko does," the mischievous Yakumo Yukari said.

Sister Zi…

I never imagined that a demon over a billion years old could...

Saigyouji Hanyu's worldview seems to have been turned upside down. Midori's expression was also somewhat confused at this moment.

“Sister Purple…” Saigyouji Yuzuru thought for a moment, but still felt that it went against his conscience.

Succumbing to evil forces...

"Hehe." Yukari Yakumo laughed happily, just like a child.

"Um, Sister Yukari, what are you doing here? Yuyuko is now..." Saigyouji Yuusuke couldn't help but ask, though he was a little embarrassed despite his shamelessness.

In the past, Saigyouji Hanyu would have directly called Yukari-mama...

However, now, in the real world, Saigyouji Hanyu decided not to court death.

"Call me 'Sister Yukari' again, and I'll tell you," Yukari Yakumo chuckled as she addressed Yuusuke Saigyouji.

“Sister Purple…” Saigyouji Yuzuru once again went against his conscience.

"Not bad." At this moment, Yukari Yakumo stopped teasing Yuuki Saigyouji.

If she hadn't promised Yuyuko, Yukari Yakumo really wouldn't have wanted to get involved.

Her gaze fell on Saigyouji Hanyu, and she said, "I just sensed danger on your side, but I didn't expect it to be the demons of Mount Oe."

"I banished those demons to the gaps; I don't know how many of them will survive."

"I'm not too late, am I..." Yakumo Yukari coughed and said to Saigyouji Habu, "I didn't expect you to grow up so fast."

"But shouldn't you be in Heian-kyo right now?" She wasn't in Heian-kyo, but still in Nara-yama. Yakumo Yukari's mood soured.

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P.S.: Thank you everyone! The data surged on Monday. I'm having some writer's block on this chapter, so I'll post the third update. The next update should be after 2 PM.

Chapter 44 The Genji Clan

If she hadn't promised Yuyuko to protect Saigyouji Hanyu, Yukari Yakumo wouldn't be here.

I really don't know what kind of spell Yuyuko has been cast on. Maybe Yukari Yakumo doesn't know what a brother complex is?

“Well…” Saigyouji Yuusuke coughed lightly, feeling a little uncomfortable explaining, “Some things have changed in Heian-kyo, so I’m staying here.”

Otherwise, Saigyouji Hanyu would have become a true Onmyoji of Heian-kyo.

He was able to obtain Onmyo-ryō certification, thus gaining a true official status. Of course, not counting the status of an Onmyoji, Saigyouji Hanyu could actually be considered a nobleman. Although the Saigyouji family had declined, they still had influence in Heian-kyo.

The Fujiwara family was a distant relative of the Nishigyu family.

"How is Yuyuko?" Saigyouji Yuu asked after much hesitation. If Yakumo Yukari knew Yuyuko, he could learn about her situation through her.

"Want to know?" Yakumo Yukari smiled slightly, a wicked smile that gave Saigyouji Habu a bad feeling. "I won't tell you."

Just kidding, Yuyuko now belongs to her alone.

"Huh?" Saigyouji Hanyu, with a black line on his face, didn't know what to say at this moment.

From Yakumo Yukari's words, he could tell that she was unhappy with him.

"..." Lilies are wonderful, but they can't have children.

Is Yuyuko really okay with Yukari Yakumo? He was a little worried that Yuyuko's orientation might be completely turned gay.

"Silly girl, she's becoming more and more like Yuyuko, so cute." Unable to resist, Yukari Yakumo reached out and pinched Habu Saigyouji's cheek.

As for Midori standing to the side, she was completely ignored by Yukari Yakumo. Is this what you call being cuckolded in front of someone's face?

The shrine maiden's feelings seemed somewhat complicated, a feeling that was hard to describe.

Of course, Saigyouji Habu didn't want to do anything either; Yakumo Yukari in front of him was a powerful demon...

Since we can't resist, we might as well just silently endure it.

"Hey, if you really care about Yuyuko, then find some time to go back and see her." Yukari Yakumo said with a smile, leaning close to Hayuu Saigyouji's ear, "She's a lonely child."

"Goodbye." After catching up, Yukari Yakumo didn't linger.

"Wait..." Saigyouji Yuzuru had just spoken when he quickly saw Yakumo Yukari's body disappear into the gap.

Originally, he wanted to ask more about Yuyuko's condition, but seeing this, Saigyouji Hanyu could only swallow back the words he was about to say.

……

Saikyoji family.

In Yuyuko's courtyard, the girl remained alone, sitting listlessly on a stone bench, seemingly waiting for someone to appear.

"I'm back, Yuyuko." The gap opened, and Yukari Yakumo emerged from it. Yuyuko couldn't help but show her joy.

"Zi, I hope my elder brother is alright."

"You don't even ask me how hard I work."

Upon hearing Yuyuko mention Saigyouji Hanyu immediately, Yakumo Yukari rolled her eyes and let out a soft snort.

All that effort she put in to help that kid fight the monster was for nothing.

"I'm sorry, but Yukari is really strong. She can handle any kind of monster, so of course I'm not worried," Yuyuko said shyly, a cute blush appearing on her face.

If the elder brother is number one, then Zi can definitely be ranked second.

"Alright, alright, your older brother is very powerful. He's already grown up enough to deal with powerful high-level youkai." Yukari Yakumo sighed softly and said to Yuyuko, "Maybe when he grows up, he'll already be a renowned onmyoji."

"Eh? Is that so?" Yuyuko, who had been worried, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Sensing that something had happened to Saigyouji Hanyu, Yuyuko was truly worried.

It's probably due to the way she uses her abilities. Although Kamo no Tadayuki sealed away the Saigyou Ayakashi, weakening Yuyuko's ability to lure death, he also granted her some ability to predict danger, similar to a kind of 'future vision'.

"Of course, I wouldn't lie to you," Yakumo Yukari said with a smile, wondering if she should talk to Yuyuko about the shrine maiden who was with Saigyouji Hanyu.

...

On the other hand, Heian-kyo, which seemed calm on the surface, was actually rife with undercurrents.

The Minamoto clan, unlike the Abe and Kamo clans, was a third-party entity within the Bureau of Yin and Yang. It was one of the surnames bestowed upon members of the Japanese imperial family when they were demoted to the status of subjects, usually to princes or princesses who were demoted.

The high esteem in which the Genji clan was held is evident; although not members of the imperial family, they held a political status no less than that of royalty.

Although the Minamoto clan had the most members who were samurai, many of them possessed the talent of Onmyoji and became Onmyoji themselves.

Moreover, as the apparent guardians of the imperial family, the Genji clan wielded the power of the Yasakani no Magatama.

The Minamoto clan, who possessed the Yasakani no Magatama, were able to glimpse the power of the gods through it.

“Abe no Seimei’s ambitions are growing, and we may not be able to protect the Yasakani no Magatama with our strength.”

"The old emperor has absolute trust in Abe no Seimei, and the position of our Minamoto clan is in grave danger."

Inside the Minamoto clan's altar, the old man sighed. As a senior member of the Minamoto clan, how could he not be aware of the clan's crisis?

"But are you really sure about this, Minamoto no Yorimitsu?"

"If we want to borrow power from that serpent god, we might not be able to contend with Abe no Seimei."

He looked up at the young man in front of him.

The person before me has the merit of slaying Shuten-dōji and ending the Ōeyama Rebellion.

“The Genji clan, being of royal lineage, has the duty to protect the Emperor.”

"For the glory of the Genji, I cannot tolerate Abe no Seimei becoming too powerful."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu raised his head, a slight smile appearing on his usually indifferent face.

"Elder, I think you understand." He lowered his head, hoping that the elder of the Minamoto clan would agree to open the altar so that he could borrow the power of the serpent god.

"Go in." Under pressure from Minamoto no Yorimitsu, the silent elder entered the altar.

That was an altar in the underworld, which was not part of the human world, where one could directly communicate with the gods worshipped by the Genji clan.

The deity worshipped by the Genji clan had a familiar name in ancient times—Yamata no Orochi (Eight-Headed Serpent).

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Chapter 45 The Thunder Emperor Summons (Unlocked)

Yamata no Orochi.

The ancient serpent god was defeated by Susanoo and banished to the narrow space between the realms of Yin and Yang. The fact that the Yamata no Orochi was banished here means that it has no chance of descending to the mortal world again.

Unless, with the help of modern humans, they can regain faith in Yamata no Orochi through sacrificial rituals. Fortunately, Yamata no Orochi encountered the Minamoto clan.

"Hehe." A mocking laugh rang out from within the altar, and a pair of eyes seemed to be fixed on Minamoto no Yorimitsu as he entered.

"The Genji clan, huh."

"What wish do you want me to help you fulfill this time?"

The voice rang out, and with each word it spoke, it amplified the fear in Minamoto no Yorimitsu's heart. Minamoto no Yorimitsu took a deep breath and said to the serpent god who appeared out of nowhere, "Respected serpent god, my name is Minamoto no Yorimitsu."

Having overcome his fears, the young man's eyes were now filled only with ambition and scheming.

The gleam in his eyes was like a blazing flame.

"I wish to borrow your power to create life so that I may create my own shikigami." When Minamoto no Yorimitsu spoke again, there was no fear in his eyes.

His young face exuded arrogance; he was both a warrior and an Onmyoji.

His eyes, brimming with ambition, revealed his desire to gain immense power.

"Oh?" The voice chuckled, sounding both confused and bored. "Why should I agree to your request, human?"

"What you must do first is offer me a sacrifice."

Humans sacrifice themselves in exchange for the power they receive, a natural and equivalent exchange.