The Great Master of Gensokyo

At this moment, the fear that had been attached to Saigyouji Hanyu dissipated, and Hagoromo Gitsune reappeared.

"The man I've set my sights on." Hagoromo Gitsune revealed a satisfied smile.

Daoman's defeat was inevitable; he couldn't possibly make any waves now.

Inugami and Yingcao were standing to her and Saigyouji Hanyu's left and right. Saigyouji Hanyu was only traveling with a few powerful shikigami.

The demon sword princess, standing to the side, once again reverted to her shikigami form.

"Master, let me heal you." Yingcao said loudly, and with a wave of the dandelion in her hand, not only Saigyouji Yuusuke, but also Hagoromo Gitsune were restored to their original state by Yingcao's power.

"Thank you for your hard work, Yingcao."

Saigyouji Hanyu ruffled Yingcao's hair, and Yingcao showed a cute, satisfied expression.

"What an amazing shikigami." Feeling her body recover, Hagoromo Gitsune couldn't help but take a few more glances at Yingcao.

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Ashiya Dōman was startled and hurriedly asked, "Your name is Saigōji Hōshū?"

“That’s right.” Saigyouji Hanyu’s expression was strange, and he couldn’t tell what Ashiya Dōman was thinking. “Is there a problem?”

"Your teacher is Kamo Tadashi, isn't he?"

Doman's words made Saigyouji Hanyu nod slightly.

"I didn't lose unjustly." Ashiya Dōman laughed loudly, acknowledging his defeat to Saigōji Hayū. "I'm the one who fell. Kamo no Tadayuki has really taken in another kid who's no less than Abe no Seimei."

"That kid is Lord Tadashi's disciple..." Kamo Shin looked astonished, and the other Onmyoji were even more at a loss for words.

If he was a disciple of Kamo no Tadayuki, then Saigyouji Habu's mastery of incantations, as well as the incantations of the Fudo Myo-o lineage, would be understandable.

"Hehe." Saigyouji Yuzuru smiled calmly. "So, shall we continue?"

"I admit defeat, I was wrong this time, but why are you with this fox demon?"

Ashiya Michimitsu sighed helplessly, glancing around at Hagoromo Gitsune and Saigyouji Hanyu, his thoughts somewhat strange.

"You know her background, right?"

"I know Hagoromo Gitsune's identity, so there's no need for Master Doman to worry about anything else."

Saigyouji Hanyu coughed lightly and addressed Ashiya Dōman.

"Haha, my bad." Since Saigyouji Hanyu was able to control Hagoromo Gitsune, Ashiya Dōman couldn't say anything.

"This is really interesting." Hagoromo Gitsune squinted her eyes, but didn't say anything. She was quite happy that Saigyouji Hanyu had defended her so well this time.

This shows that she has good taste; Saigyouji Hanyu is a man who satisfies her.

"Then, that's the end of it." Saigyouji Yuzuru shrugged, his expression somewhat subtle. He hadn't intended to pursue the matter any further.

However, the fact that the Kinpozan Temple stood by and did nothing annoyed Saigyouji Hanyu.

Chapter 83 Futsu no Mitama Sword

"In that case, the matter is resolved satisfactorily."

Zen Master Wuzheng spoke up, but felt somewhat uncomfortable being stared at by Saigyouji Yuusuke.

This made things awkward, as the temple was ultimately wrong for not preventing the conflict from happening.

"Abbot Wuzheng, aren't you going to give me an explanation?" Saigyouji Yusuke's gaze fell on Zen Master Wuzheng.

"Big brother……"

Minglian still wanted to say some good things about Zen Master Wuzheng, since Zen Master Wuzheng was still her teacher.

"The temple has failed in its duties in this matter. What are your plans, Master Yusheng?" The helpless Zen Master Wuzheng asked, his tone filled with respect.

Saigyouji Habu, a master of Onmyoji capable of suppressing Ashiya Dōman, is someone that Zen Master Wōshō can take seriously.

“I want a relic,” Saigyouji Hanyu said, immediately silencing the surrounding atmosphere.

What did Saigyouji Hanyu say? He wants a relic!?

“Do you know that the relics are extremely important to the temple and cannot be handed over?” Zen Master Wuzheng frowned slightly and sighed helplessly. “The relics belong to the temple and are of vital importance to it. I cannot easily give the relics to Lord Yusheng.”

"If Lord Yuzuru has any other requests, this old monk will do his best to fulfill them."

Leaving aside the importance of relics to the temple, relics are also related to an important seal, the power of which requires the energy output of relics.

So much so that when Zen Master Wuzheng used the power of Vaishravana, he couldn't even deal with several thousand demons.

"In that case, how about giving me the other treasure from the temple?"

Saigyouji Hanyu didn't intend to ask for the relics directly.

"What treasure!?" Zen Master Gosho wondered, only to see Saigyouji Yuusuke step forward and say, "The Futsu-no-Mitama Sword."

Futsu no Mitama is one of the three legendary swords of the Age of Gods in Japanese mythology.

Legend has it that the Kinpo Mountain Temple, which houses the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword, was originally owned by Takemikazuchi and Emperor Jimmu.

At that moment, a mission appeared before Saigyouji Hanyu's eyes.

Unseal the seal on the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword and master its power.

[Reward: One Shikigami Awakening, and the Spell "Mount Taifujun Festival".]

The Futsu-no-Mitama Sword originally belonged to Mononobe Futsu of this world. Mononobe Futsu and Soga no Toru had been responsible for the destruction of the native gods since ancient times.

Huo Qing'e was not sealed here; the real seal is at Chaohu Temple.

The relic is crucial, but in reality, it is not as important as the Futsu-no-Mitama sword.

He doesn't intend to unseal Mononobe Futsu, but he can take Futsu-no-Mitama, which was originally Saigyouji Habu's goal.

"You want the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword..." Zen Master Gosho was startled, his face showing hesitation.

“Alright, that sword has been lying in the temple for quite some time. If you can gain the approval of the Futsu-no-Mitama sword, then this sword can be given to you.” After a long silence, Zen Master Gosho agreed.

"We cannot lend out the relic, but could we at least have a look at it?" Ashiya Dōman chuckled and spoke up at that moment.

Reminded by Saigyouji Hanyu, Ashiya Dōman became interested in sarira (relics).

“Abbot, don’t worry, I’m just taking a look.”

"Abbot, you mustn't..."

“The relics are of utmost importance to the temple and cannot be shown to outsiders.”

The monks nearby spoke up, sounding somewhat anxious.

However, seeing the pressure Ashiya Dōman was under, Zen Master Wōshō nodded helplessly.

"Yes, but it will be in three days."

Why wait until three days later?

Hagoromo Gitsune joined the conversation, a puzzled look on her face.

"That was during the Night of the Demon, when all was silent and demons raged. We needed to bring out the relics to protect the temple. Moreover, the temple's protective barrier was severely damaged..." Zen Master Wuzheng needed to use the power of the relics to rebuild and stabilize the barrier.

“That’s interesting. Then let me join you too,” Saigyouji Yuusuke said, and Zen Master Gosho did not refuse.

"Yes, but please do not try to take the relic out. The only safe place for the relic is in Yoshino Mountain."

Zen Master Wuzheng gave another solemn reminder.

Saigyouji Hanyu's eyes flickered, and he nodded slightly. If he could see the relic, Saigyouji Hanyu was in no hurry.

Then, we can find a suitable reason to borrow it.

With the armies of the Genji and Abe clans yet to arrive, he couldn't possibly help the Kinpusen Temple for nothing.

Saigyouji Hanyu felt that the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword alone was not enough, but now was not the right time.

"Please wait a moment, Lord Yuzuru, while I fetch the Futsu no Mitama sword."

The sword was actually inside the main hall.

“Okay.” Saigyouji Yuusuke had no objections; he had gained something this time.

Yesterday, Saigyouji Hanyu already knew about the Futsu-no-Mitama sword, but at that time he hadn't figured out a reason or how to ask for it.

"That guy is Lord Tadakatsu's disciple."

"The Futsu-no-Mitama Sword is a treasure; can that person really be allowed to possess it?"

"Could it be that Lord Doman and Lord Shin have tacitly approved this...?"

The Onmyoji were still discussing it privately, but they dared not talk about it openly. Ashiya Dōman had suffered a loss in this battle of spells, so naturally these Onmyoji did not dare to provoke Saigōji Hōshū's prestige.

Although young, Saigyouji Hanyu already possessed the aura of a great Onmyoji.

"The Futsu-no-Mitama Sword, are we really going to give it to that Yuzuru?" Kamo Shin asked from the side, feeling that the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword was not as good as Ashiya Dōman.

Although Saigyouji Hanyu was a disciple of Kamo no Tadayuki, Kamo no Nobu had no personal relationship with him, and this talent aroused Kamo no Nobu's jealousy.

"There's no need to interfere. Let him have the sword."

Ashiya Dōman said calmly, ignoring Kamo Shin's complaints, because in Ashiya Dōman's eyes, Saigyouji Habu was the only one who could resolve the chaos caused by the false gods.

Saigyouji Hanyu's own skill in sorcery is indeed strong, and the fact that he was able to force him to defeat with the help of his shikigami is quite impressive.

This made Ashiya Dōman even more convinced of his own calculations.

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ps: Third update.

Chapter 84 Futsu no Mitama (Unsealed)

The Futsu-no-Mitama Sword is located in the center of the main hall and was originally held by Mononobe Futsu.

Prince Shotoku's subordinates were all sealed away.

"So this is the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword." Saigyouji Hanyu stared at the blade in the main hall, a look of surprise on his face.

The Futsu-no-Mitama sword was sealed within its scabbard.

Yesterday, Saigyouji Hanyu only glanced at it briefly and did not notice what the sword looked like.

“This is indeed the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword.” Zen Master Gosho nodded slightly and said to Saigyouji Habu, “The scabbard has the function of sealing the divine sword. If you can draw the scabbard, you can break the seal on the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword.”

The divine sword was placed right in front of Saigyouji Yuusuke. What Zen Master Gosho didn't know was that although the relic could suppress the seal and maintain its energy,

However, the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword is the only divine sword capable of breaking the seal.

When he received this mission, Saigyouji Hanyu also received historical clues about the sword.

"Does breaking the seal require the approval of the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword?" Hagoromo Gitsune asked, her gaze falling on the sword in the hand of Zen Master Gosho. "How about I give it a try?"

“No, the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword must not be touched by yokai,” Zen Master Gosho hurriedly said, his face showing regret. Meanwhile, Saigyouji Hayuu’s gaze fell upon the divine sword.

He took the divine sword and grasped the hilt of the Futsu-no-Mitama sword.

"Om!!"

In an instant, the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword resonated with Saigyouji Habu's Cursed Power Zen Master.

Arcs of electricity flickered around Saigyouji Hanyu, and the silver-white blade was drawn, which delighted Saigyouji Hanyu.

"It's done!" Saigyouji Yuzuru hadn't expected things to go so smoothly.

“Impossible…” Zen Master Gosho’s face froze. He had never thought that Saigyouji Habu would be able to unseal Futsu-no-Mitama.

The Futsu-no-Mitama Sword has been passed down since the Asuka period, and no one has been able to unseal it.

“Then, this sword is mine.” Saigyouji Yuusuke smiled, while the Zen Master Gosho beside him looked distressed and could only nod.

The divine artifact already had an owner, so how could Zen Master Wuzheng possibly object?

I just feel like the temple is getting a bad deal.

Compared to Zen Master Gosho's helplessness, Saigyouji Yuusuke was quite satisfied.

The system task has been completed, and a notification sound has been received.

[Ding! Congratulations on successfully unsealing the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword]

[Reward: One Shikigami Awakening, and the Curse Technique: Mount Taifujun Festival]