The Great Master of Gensokyo

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Chapter Seventy-Seven: Before the Storm

When Saigyouji Hanyu woke up, he only sensed that the atmosphere around him had become a little strange at first.

Something's definitely not right. How did Hagoromo Gitsune end up on my bed?

Moreover, the sight of Midori crying with such deep resentment gave Saigyouji Habu a jolt; this didn't seem like a dream.

"I can't help it." The stimulation in front of him made Saigyouji Yuusuke lose control. When he came to his senses, he saw what was happening in front of him.

The warmth and softness of her body made Saigyouji Hanyu somewhat unable to control himself.

"You're awake?" Hagoromo Gitsune was a little surprised, but she remained calm and said with a faint smile on her lips, "If you're tired, why not sleep a little longer?"

Saigyouji Hanyu was indeed going to sleep, but what he wanted to know was how Hagoromo Gitsune got into his bed.

Looking at the delicate situation before him, Saigyouji Hanyu felt a headache coming on.

"Lord Hanyu...!" Upon seeing Saigyouji Hanyu awaken, Midori felt a sudden chill, a faint blush appearing on the shrine maiden's face. "It's none of my business."

She had absolutely no other intentions; she just wanted to see Saigyouji Hanyu sleeping.

As for Hagoromo Gitsune standing to the side, she seemed even more innocent, as if she hadn't done anything at all.

"I only came to see you because I thought you looked too tired, Yusheng." Hagoromo Gitsune tidied up her words, which were not problematic.

This is a huge problem!

If you came all this way just to take a look, shouldn't you just leave after you've seen it?

"Since you're alright, go back now." Saigyouji Yuzuru coughed and said to the two of them, "Next time, you're not allowed to enter my room without my permission."

And so, Midori and Hagoromo Gitsune ultimately did not spend the night in Saigyouji Hanyu's room.

If he hadn't suddenly woken up, Saigyouji Hanyu probably wouldn't have realized what had happened.

Boys need to protect themselves when they go out. Saigyouji Hanyu didn't understand the meaning of this sentence before, but now he finally does.

Ha, women, they're all such big pigs.

Saigyouji Hanyu gained a profound understanding.

...

Meanwhile, at Mount Yoshino.

Several kilometers away, a group of Onmyoji was heading this way. This group included Onmyoji from the Kakaiin clan and Onmyoji from the Kamo clan.

The changes at Mount Yoshino have made it impossible for both the Hanakain and Kamo families to remain calm.

The Kamo family had the largest number of members, almost gathering the elite of the entire clan, all for the purpose of protecting the Kinpo Mountain Temple.

More importantly, it is to prevent Mount Yoshino from becoming a battlefield.

"The conflict between the Abe and Minamoto clans is escalating. Can we really stop them from going to war at Yoshino Mountain?" The Onmyoji in the group discussed, appearing somewhat uncertain.

Because on the Yoshino Mountain side, the Abe clan led their army with the Twelve Divine Generals, including shikigami like Tengu and Suzaku.

Genji was one of the four Heavenly Kings under Minamoto no Yorimitsu, namely Sakata Kintoki.

It is said that Watanabe no Tsuna, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, died, which broke the stalemate between the factions.

The conquest of Yoshino was the key to Abe's ability to turn a disadvantage into an advantage.

"Don't forget, we're being led by Lord Doman, Abe no Seimei's lifelong nemesis."

"With Lord Doman here, we must trust Lord Doman."

At this moment, both the Kamo family and the Kasakain family had immense confidence in Ashiya Dōman.

Ashiya Dōman was a great Onmyōji (master of Yin and Yang), who became famous in his later years and was renowned for his magical duel with the great Onmyōji Abe no Seimei.

The Kakaiin family is the lineage of Dōman, and the entire Kakaiin family's Yin-Yang arts originated from Ashiya Dōman.

It was he who facilitated the alliance between the Kasakain family and the Kamo family.

However, with the gradual decline of the Kamo clan, the Kakain clan has shown signs of taking its place, as the Kamo clan can no longer balance the growing power of the Abe clan.

In the secular world, power needs to be balanced, let alone the supernatural forces of Onmyoji.

The growing power of the Abe clan indirectly threatened the former Emperor's status as a god-king.

The growth of the Kakaiin family is inseparable from Ashiya Dōman's efforts, but it is only right that the Kakaiin family strives for excellence.

Based on Ashiya Doman's Onmyōdō system, the Keikain family developed a technique for fusing shikigami with their power, and the Keikain family's prosperity began from there.

The only obstacle is the now powerful Abe no Seimei.

...

"Shin, do you think this trip will go smoothly?" Compared to the optimism of the accompanying Onmyoji, Ashiya Dōman had a hint of worry in his heart. "It won't be easy to stop the great battle at Yoshino Mountain, and if a battle really breaks out, the Kinpo Mountain Temple may not be able to protect it."

Ashiya Dōman's worries were unfounded. Even if he was a great Onmyoji, no one would give him face if he didn't subdue both sides.

"In that case, shouldn't we have the monks of Kinpusan Temple withdraw?" The speaker was Kamo Shin, the only truly talented Onmyoji that the Kamo family could boast of.

"Besides, not only my Kamo family and the Keikain family will be arriving at Mount Yoshino this time, but also monks from the Tendai sect. Surely Abe wouldn't be so unwise as to clash with us?"

He Maoxin was confident about this trip.

"Heh, young man." Ashiya Dōman smiled calmly, saying nothing more. So what if the Tendai monks came? The Abe clan might give them face, but would the Genji clan?

There lies a crucial seal over there, and Ashiya Dōman is very worried that if it gets caught up in the war, the seal might be destroyed.

The Jinfengshan Temple contains the seal of Prince Shotoku.

Prince Shotoku, who created the golden age of the Asuka period, promoted Buddhism in order to conceal his own practice of Taoism and his ambition to become an immortal.

It was Prince Shotoku who destroyed the prosperity of Shintoism and destroyed many indigenous clan gods.

Buddhism flourished as a result and took root in Japan.

Prince Shotoku, fearing death, chose to become a corpse-dissolving immortal. As a result, fearing that Prince Shotoku's resurrection would overthrow Buddhism's position in Japan, the monks of Asago-ji Temple took charge of sealing Prince Shotoku.

This included sealing off Prince Shotoku's subordinates in order to maintain the status of Buddhism in the country.

The same applies to the Yin-Yang Way. Without Prince Shotoku destroying the indigenous clan gods, the Yin-Yang Way would not have flourished and risen to prominence. Therefore, Yin-Yang masters turn a blind eye to the actions of monks.

However, if they are caught in the crossfire of war, the consequences would be unimaginable.

And at Jinfeng Mountain Temple, it is rumored that immortals are sealed away.

A powerful immortal assisted Prince Shotoku in dominating the entire Asuka period.

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P.S.: The background of the Divine Child and Huo Qing'e has been explained in this chapter.

Chapter Seventy-Eight: Yuzuru's Interrogation

The Asuka period in Japan was the last glimmer of the Ujikami period.

The ancient gods disappeared without a trace from that time onward, the boundary between humans and gods became clear, and monsters replaced the gods in the mortal world.

Even Ashiya Dōman himself longed for that era.

However, that era has passed, and it is impossible to go back to the past.

"I hope everything goes well." Ashiya Doman looked in the distance, where Mount Yoshino was faintly visible.

Not only Ashiya Dōman arrived, but also monks from the Tendai sect.

The Tendai school, also known as the Lotus School, was brought to Japan by the monk Saichō in the 9th century. Together with the Shingon school, it developed into the famous "Heian School".

The Tiantai school is currently experiencing the fastest growth.

The Shingon school predates the Tentai school and is considered on par with it.

The storm was brewing, but Saigyouji Hanyu was oblivious to it.

The first night was peaceful, thanks to Saigyouji Hanyu's sleep, though a few minor incidents occurred.

However, Saigyouji Hanyu believes that neither of them did it intentionally.

But the atmosphere after waking up was a little strange.

"Could it be because I didn't agree to let them stay overnight in the room?" Saigyouji Yuusuke couldn't help but think. But if he really let the two of them stay overnight in the room, wouldn't this sacred Buddhist place be defiled?

Moreover, sharing a bed is something that Hagoromo Gitsune can accept, but Midori certainly cannot.

That's true, because Midori is a die-hard fan of Saigyouji Hanyu, so she naturally can't let that wretched vixen gain the upper hand.

Time returns to night.

"Fox demon, you shouldn't have climbed into Lord Yuzuru's bed."

Suiko was still a little upset about what happened yesterday. She never expected that Hagoromo Gitsune would launch a night attack on Yuusuke before she did.

She felt like she had been cheated out of a lot. Her mind was filled with the image of Saigyouji Hanyu resting his head on Hagoromo Gitsune's chest, and she couldn't help but feel a little green with envy.

She was here first!

"Have you ever heard the saying, 'The latecomer surpasses the early one'?" Hagoromo Gitsune looked at Midori, who was still brooding over yesterday's events, and chuckled with amusement. "While you didn't know, I was always by Yuzuru's side."

He did many things that Cui Zi didn't understand.

This secret was unknown even to the gods.

"Damn it, I won't lose to you!" Cui Zi's face turned bright red, and she couldn't help but feel competitive.

...

Saigyouji Yuzuru was unaware of what had happened between the two in the room. He just felt that the atmosphere was a bit off since he woke up, so he chuckled dryly and quickly changed the subject, "Speaking of which, how is that female demon?"

He was referring to Aya Shameimaru, who was still tied up.

The sealing technique sealed Aya Shameimaru's demonic power, and Aya Shameimaru has temporarily lost the ability to fly.

"You've become much more obedient. Why can't you resist the urge to teach that vixen a lesson?" Hagoromo-Gitsune blinked and grinned mischievously at Saigyouji Hagoromo.

Hagoromo Gitsune still speaks without any restraint in front of Saigyouji Hanyu.

"Ahem, what nonsense are you talking about? Of course not..." Saigyouji Yuusuke said helplessly, "I just wanted to ask if that female demon knows which side the Abe clan is on. If necessary, perhaps we can take the initiative to attack. As long as we decapitate the enemy, then the matter of Yoshino Mountain can be resolved smoothly."

What Saigyouji Hanyu truly desired was to successfully complete the mission.

"That's true, but is she willing to tell us? Besides, with our strength, beheading her would be a serious matter..." Cui Zi couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Putting aside the power of the Minamoto clan, the twelve generals of the Abe clan were all top-tier yokai who guarded their respective regions.

They even possess corresponding special abilities.

"Is there any need for Yuzuru to stay here and protect this temple?" Hagoromo-Gitsune asked with some curiosity. After protecting Kinpusan Temple yesterday, this temple was undoubtedly no longer their concern.

Unless, this temple has something that Saigyouji Hanyu values.

“Indeed there is.” Saigyouji Yuusuke smiled calmly and said to Hagoromo Gitsune, “If we could obtain the relic that protects this temple, we would probably be able to deal with even a great demon.”

In the ensuing chaos caused by false gods, sorcery alone will not be enough.

If there is the power of relics...

The monks of this temple do not possess the power of relics; otherwise, how could they have allowed thousands of demons to breach Mount Yoshino?

In fact, when Saigyouji Yuusuke stepped into the Jinfengshan Temple, he sensed the power of Bishamonten, which was quite formidable.

However, those who wield the relics do not make good use of the power of Vaishravana.

"Is this temple willing to hand over the relics?" Hagoromo Gitsune asked Saigyouji Hanyu, taken aback.

The relics are of particular importance to Jinfeng Mountain Temple.

"Whether they are willing or not is not up to them. But what if the relics approve of me?"

Staying here wasn't just because of the mission; Saigyouji Hanyu had his own thoughts and plans.

...

Aya Shameimaru was still being held in Midori and Hagoromo Gitsune's room.

His room was very close to the two people's, so it was only natural that he was attacked at night yesterday. This was also because Saigyouji Hanyu was not prepared and he did not instruct Yaodaoji.

"Waaah, can you please let me go?" Aya Shameimaru said aggrievedly. When she saw Yuusuke Saigyouji arrive, she quickly said to him, "I will never tell anyone. Whatever happens here is none of my business. I just want to go home."