The Great Master of Gensokyo

Furthermore, the nature of spiritual energy is closer to the fire attribute.

Spiritual power itself has no attributes, but the existence of guardian spirits means that spiritual power possesses attributes. Therefore, the effects of activated spells will vary depending on the attribute.

With a wave of his hand, crimson flames appeared directly in Saigyouji Hanyu's field of vision.

The raging fire burned away the remaining monster corpses, and the charred ground dissipated as the flames swept across it.

"How is she?" Saigyouji Yuusuke, regaining his senses, looked at Hagoromo Gitsune, who was still unconscious after suffering severe injuries.

“No.” Midori shook her head. She poured her spiritual power into Hagoromo Gitsune’s body, but the spiritual power and Hagoromo Gitsune’s demonic power produced a repulsive reaction.

"Her injuries were too severe. If she hadn't used her spiritual power to stop the massive bleeding, she probably would have..."

The massive bleeding stopped, but only barely. While the external injuries to Hagoromo Gitsune's body weren't too noticeable, her internal organs had suffered severe damage.

The battle with the Twelve Divine Generals had left Hagoromo Gitsune utterly exhausted, and she was now extremely weak.

Given the physical injuries, it would be very difficult for him to recover on his own.

“Let me do it,” Saigyouji Hanyu said, bending down to examine Hagoromo Gitsune’s injuries.

At the same time, he was also a little puzzled as to why Abe no Seimei would clash with Hagoromo Gitsune.

Logically speaking, since Abe no Seimei's birth mother, the white fox Kuzunoha, is already dead in this world, how could Hagoromo Gitsune possibly be related to Abe no Seimei?

This was what puzzled Saigyouji Hanyu the most…

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[Hagoromo Gitsune is a reincarnated demon who inherited the power of the remnant soul of the white fox Kuzunoha and was resurrected from the underworld.]

[Form a protective contract with Hagoromo Gitsune to protect her from being controlled by Abe no Seimei.]

[Rewards: 50 Achievement Points, 20 Shikigami Summoning Scrolls, and Great Power Magic (Beginner)]

Another task was announced, and with the system notification, Saigyouji Hanyu understood the situation based on the displayed information.

That is, Abe no Seimei failed to revive his mother, and Hagoromo Gitsune was born.

Hagoromo Gitsune was the vessel that Abe no Seimei intended to use to shed his human form and become a true demon.

He will be born through the belly of a fox spirit, violating the laws of reincarnation.

No wonder Hagoromo Gitsune wanted to escape.

To be honest, the rewards for this mission were quite generous.

Achievement points: 50; Shikigami Summoning Charms: 20; and a Yamantaka spell (beginner level). The Yamantaka spell is no less powerful than the Fudo Myoo Fire Realm Mantra; it is a spell used to subdue enemies by praying to Yamantaka.

Generally speaking, this is a spell that requires extensive preparation and cannot be cast by one person alone. However, the Yin-Yang Technique rewarded by the system allowed Saigyouji Hanyu to directly enter the basics and grasp the essence of the Great Vajra Tokufu.

To progress from beginner to expert, and even to mastery, Saigyouji Hanyu needed to constantly practice his incantations.

Taking a deep breath, Saigyouji Hanyu looked at Hagoromo Gitsune.

"Um, could you help me undo her clothes..." Saigyouji Hanyu coughed, a little embarrassed.

He was bound to be inconvenienced, but of course, it was all for the sake of saving Hagoromo Gitsune; that was absolutely the only simple reason.

"Ah...do I have to take off my clothes?" Midori looked at Saigyouji Hanyu in surprise, her pretty face flushing a lovely red. "In that case, I understand, Hanyu-sama..."

Midori naturally obeyed Saigyouji Hanyu's orders.

I just hope Hagoromo Gitsune won't be angry...

Who could have caused Hagoromo Gitsune to be so badly injured in this state?

"Amulet, life."

He placed his index finger on Hagoromo Gitsune's chest, and a deep blue talisman appeared on her. The life force emanating from the talisman not only stopped the bleeding from Hagoromo Gitsune's body but also gradually restored a trace of color to her pale face.

Hagoromo Gitsune, who was in a state of severe injury, has recovered slightly.

"Ugh~" Hagoromo Gitsune's lips moved, and she let out a whimper.

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Chapter 51 The Origin of the Feathered Fox

"Woo~" Hagoromo Gitsune let out a whimper, her voice soft and alluring.

She slightly opened her eyes, and her consciousness gradually returned to clarity.

What came into view was a handsome young man. The young man wore a gentle smile as he gazed at Hagoromo Gitsune.

"You're awake." Saigyouji Yuzuru's voice rang out, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He was worried that his treatment would fail, after all, it was the first time he had used the talisman "Life".

There are some uncertainties regarding whether the effects will be the same as in the game.

"Human...human?" This aura is definitely human.

She never expected that she would be saved by humans.

Hagoromo Gitsune's feelings were complicated, and her gaze fell on Saigyouji Hanyu.

"It's kind of pretty..."

The thought flashed through her mind. However, the strange sensation on her chest brought Hagoromo Gitsune back to her senses, and her pretty face immediately turned extremely flushed.

"You...you bastard. Haven't you touched me enough?" The furious fox girl tried to muster her strength, but her weakness prevented her from moving at all.

In the blink of an eye, Hagoromo Gitsune's complexion turned a little paler.

I don't know if it was anger or embarrassment...

She's good-looking, but I never expected her to be such a little rascal.

Had she been completely exposed? Hagoromo Gitsune felt as if the whole world had plunged into darkness…

Saigyouji Hanyu felt a little uneasy. Midori also blushed slightly; although Saigyouji Hanyu was trying to save someone, it couldn't be considered that he had made inappropriate advances towards Hagoromo Gitsune…

Can he say that he didn't do it on purpose?

Although Hagoromo Gitsune is very perceptive, and Saigyouji Hanyu felt a little reluctant to part with her, he was absolutely only doing it for the sake of healing her.

Otherwise, the effect of the "Spell of Life" won't be as good.

"It's good that you're awake. Your body was seriously injured before, and I wanted to treat you better, so I apologize for any offense I may have caused..." To avoid embarrassment, Saigyouji Yuusuke said with a normal expression, as if he hadn't done anything wrong and was simply trying to treat Hagoromo Gitsune.

This caused a look of confusion to appear on Hagoromo Gitsune's face.

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Was this guy really just trying to save her?

"Th...thank you." She let out a soft hum, but if it was just to save her, Hagoromo Gitsune could accept it.

Besides, Saigyouji Hanyu wasn't ugly.

"Then can we talk? Fox, what's your name?" His gaze fell on Hagoromo Gitsune, who had already straightened her clothes.

The fox girl's pretty face still had a slight blush.

"..." Hagoromo Gitsune turned her head away, not answering Saigyouji Hanyu's question.

“Tell me, or I can’t help you. In your current state, it will be difficult for you to recover your peak demonic power without ten days to half a month of rest,” Saigyouji Yuusuke said, a faint smile appearing on his lips. “Besides, I’m very curious how you managed to provoke the Twelve Divine Generals of the Great Onmyoji Abe no Seimei?”

In the present day, the most powerful Onmyoji of this era is Abe no Seimei.

His fame and prestige extended beyond the human world, where he held a high position and wielded great power. In the world of yokai, relying on the twelve divine generals and shikigami, he established himself as the strongest Onmyoji (master of yin and yang) among humans.

"If you want to recover properly, tell me everything. Although I saved you, we have no vested interests. If you encounter the Twelve Divine Generals again, you won't be able to escape."

After all, Abe no Seimei was his senior brother, and it's unclear why Saigyouji Habu wouldn't easily protect Hagoromo Gitsune.

"The previous Twelve Divine Generals are yours..." Hagoromo Gitsune's face showed shock. Although the Six Directions of the Twelve Divine Generals were weak, they were still Abe no Seimei's shikigami.

We lost just like that?

“Of course, my Lord Yuzuru took care of it all with ease, including the pursuing demons that followed,” Midori said from the side. This made Hagoromo Gitsune give Saigyouji Yuzuru a scrutinizing look, unsure whether she should trust the human in front of her.

"You still bear the curse mark of Abe no Seimei. He will come looking for you sooner or later."

Hagoromo Gitsune, all alone and helpless, will not receive any help.

"Why are you helping me?" Hagoromo-Gitsune asked with some suspicion, still somewhat distrustful of Saigyouji Hanyu.

Could it be that Saigyouji Habu and his group have some old grudge against Abe no Seimei?

“My name is Saigyouji Hanyu, and she is the shrine maiden who follows Midori. My teacher is Kamo no Tadayuki, and Abe no Seimei can be considered my senior brother.”

"It's just that my teacher and my senior brother had a conflict, and that senior brother wanted to kill my teacher."

"My teacher left me here and went back to Heian-kyo to deal with my senior brother. So I want to understand why you are being hunted by Abe no Seimei. Perhaps I can help you."

Saigyouji Hanyu's words gradually made Hagoromo Gitsune lower her guard.

"My name is Hagoromo Gitsune."

She was somewhat reluctant to mention Abe no Seimei's situation, but seeing how sincere Saigyouji Habu was, she slowly brought it up.

"It should be said that I inherited half of his mother Kuzunoha's remnant soul. He experimented with the art of resurrection, attempting to pull his mother's soul, which had been dead for many years, back from the underworld..."

The situation was similar to the system's prompts, but even more detailed, and Hagoromo Gitsune's words made Saigyouji Hanyu understand what was going on.

One can only say that Abe no Seimei was incredibly audacious, actually wanting to resurrect a dead soul from the underworld, and moreover, the soul of his mother who had been dead for many years.

Such a technique that disrupted the order of the human world naturally failed.

The remnant soul returned to the body that Abe no Seimei had carefully prepared, but the one who awoke was not his mother, the white fox Kuzunoha, but the white fox who had gained the power of the remnant soul.

Her birth was a combination of the fox demon's fear, the remnant soul of a white fox, and the ambition of Abe no Seimei to overthrow both the Yin and Yang realms, which led her to the darkness of the underworld in the mortal world, thus creating the existence of Hagoromo Gitsune.

She possesses demonic power at the level of a thousand years, but Hagoromo Gitsune is still a high-level demon, not a great demon, because the time she has been in human form is too short and she has not yet digested this power.

Chapter 52 The Active Feathered Fox

The existence of Hagoromo Gitsune is quite unique.

It could be said that a series of coincidences gave birth to Hagoromo Gitsune. Although Saigyouji Hanyu was surprised, he thought that this was probably what they called a yokai.

Essentially, the birth of yokai (supernatural beings) stems from humanity's imagination of the unknown. Seimei's desire for his mother's resurrection, and his inner hope that he could use her power to be reborn without relying on the underworld's cycle of reincarnation, were all part of his wish.

In this way, one can cleanse oneself of one's human form and become the true master of demons and monsters.

Abe no Seimei was a prominent figure in the Yin-Yang school of thought during this era.

He wanted to control Kyoto and the country forever.

"This is a bit troublesome." Saigyouji Hanyu frowned slightly, wondering if he should make a trip to Heian-kyo. Otherwise, he had no idea what the situation was like there.

Even Saigyouji Hanyu felt that guy's ambition was too great.

Throughout human history, there have been many ambitious figures similar to Abe no Seimei.

Once he's made some preparations, he should be able to head to Heian-kyo; otherwise, the risks are too great.

Saigyouji Hanyu's strength is not yet that of a Grand Onmyoji. It is only with the help of the power of his shikigami that he can deal with high-level yokai, let alone great yokai.

To deal with a great demon, Saigyouji Hane would have to become a true Onmyoji.

At that time, he also had the ability to seal the Saigyu demon.

Heian-kyo is such a dangerous place that you must be fully prepared before you set off.

"That's terrifying..." Midori was dumbfounded. What Hagoromo Gitsune said was completely beyond her comprehension.

If Abe no Seimei had actually succeeded, would this country have descended into darkness?

"He wants to transform from a half-demon into a true demon." It must be said, he truly lives up to his reputation as the great Onmyoji from the records.

His senior brother, whom he had never met, was undoubtedly a true prodigy.

However, it is precisely because he is a prodigy that Saigyouji Hanyu was able to shatter Abe no Seimei's expectations, which fueled his desire for challenge.

Foolish senior brother, I'll crush your ambitions...

He assured him that his senior brother wouldn't be able to enjoy his freedom for long.

Heian-kyo is not just his Heian-kyo.