The Great Master of Gensokyo

"I can't wait any longer, that damned Tengu, he's such a failure. If we could get our hands on the temple's treasures, what would the Genji army have to fear?" Tengu was secretly annoyed, but there was nothing he could say for the time being.

Since Genji's army had already arrived, it was impossible to avoid their advance.

"Let's fight!" It's time to decide the victor.

"Congratulations to Lord Seimei!"

"With our blood, we will make Lord Seimei the master of all demons and monsters!"

The powerful voice echoed throughout the battlefield.

As the storm swept through, Sakata Kintoki pointed his sword at the thousand sails. The earth shook, and the enormous sword light was obscured by its crimson hue under the night sky.

"Lord of demons and monsters? He's just a half-demon." Sakata Kintoki sneered. "He's not qualified to be the lord of demons and monsters."

“Fools who defy Lord Minamoto no Yorimitsu’s will, you should grovel at Lord Minamoto no Yorimitsu’s feet. This world belongs to humankind, not to demons like you.”

The dazzling sword light tore through the sky, seemingly reflecting the three thousand worlds.

Air, atmosphere, and even space and time seemed to shatter at this moment, and the three divine swords—Xianming Lianjian, Xiaotong Lianjian, and Datong Lianjian—danced.

Startled, Tengshe and Zhuque instantly transformed into their true forms. One became a giant blue serpent, and the other a fiery red firebird, meeting Sakata Kintoki's attack head-on.

The vast power of fear clashed with the power of curses, and the power of the divine artifact amplified the original strength of Sakata Kintoki. The three-way battle became the center of a storm.

...

On the Oboro-shakuhachi.

"How wonderful." Using the Marici Tensei technique to conceal his form, Saigyouji Hanyu looked down at the world below. "It's time."

"Lightning strike!" The Futsu-no-Mitama Sword was gripped tightly, and a massive bolt of lightning struck down, cleaving towards the center of the storm.

"Go down!"

As Saigyouji Hanyu jumped down, fiery red wings unfurled behind the armor formed by the fire spirit.

Yaodao-hime and Hagoromo-gitsune followed closely behind.

"Slash!" The Demon Sword Princess's aura changed drastically, unleashing the power of her demon sword. In an instant, all the demons were terrified. Not only Abe no Seimei's camp, but also the Minamoto clan's camp were thrown into great chaos.

"Who...!?" Tengshe and Zhuque were startled. After the lightning struck, they separated from Sakata Kintoki. The appearance of Saigyouji Hanyu was astonishing.

"How could a human be on the battlefield!"

"Wait... the woman behind him is Hagoromo Gitsune!"

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with disbelief. The long-absent Hagoromo Gitsune had appeared here.

"It's been a long time, you two under Seimei's command." Hagoromo Gitsune pursed his lips and stood behind Saigyouji Hanyu.

"Lord Hagoromo Gitsune, who is that man?" Suzaku asked Hagoromo Gitsune, his face flushed with anger. "Since you disappeared, don't you know that Lord Seimei has been unable to sleep or eat?"

Those are beautiful words, very well said.

"Hmph." Hagoromo Gitsune sneered, her pure white fox tail unfurling. "So he's really worried about me? Isn't that guy using me as a tool for his reincarnation, hoping to become a real demon?"

"Hayagi-gitsune, the tool person" is how Seimei defined her.

"Besides, I am not his real mother." Having broken free from Abe no Seimei's influence, Hagoromo Gitsune became an independent yokai.

"Enough with the nonsense. No one can force you to do something you don't want to do, Hagoromo Gitsune." Saigyouji Hayuu smiled calmly, his gaze sweeping over the group before him. "Will you cease fighting and retreat, or will you die here? Give me a choice."

In an instant, the oppressive aura of Saigyouji Hanyu descended.

"Where did this brat come from? Get the hell out of here!" Sakata Kintoki said angrily, pointing his sword at Saigyouji Hanyu. However, with a single slash from Yaodao-hime, the power of the divine artifact was instantly neutralized.

This startled Sakata Kintoki.

"Yoto Hime, he's in your hands now. I've got my eye on that person's divine weapon."

Saigyouji Hanyu's eyes gleamed as he looked at the sword in Sakata Kintoki's hand and the two divine swords floating behind him.

"Yes, my lord!" Yaodao-hime's expression hardened, and she pointed her demon sword at Sakata Kintoki.

In the awakened form of the Divine Blade, the Miko's Spirit Gear grants the Yoto Hime a power boost several times over!

"Arrogant!" Sakata Kintoki laughed angrily, but before he could utter a word of mockery, the oppressive aura of the Demon Blade Princess came crashing down on him.

Even with three divine weapons in hand, Sakata Kintoki felt pressured.

"Boom!!!" The demon sword in Yaodaoji's hand transformed into a ferocious blade of light that could cut through everything, and it seemed to be engulfing Sakata Kintoki.

"Die!" The arrogant Sakata Kintoki retaliated with a series of sword strikes.

In an instant, the light shone brightly.

"You brat who has bewitched Lady Hagoromo Gitsune, as long as we kill you, Lady Hagoromo Gitsune will obediently return with us." Tengshe roared and swept towards Saigyouji Yuusuke like an arrow released from a bow, the violent Tengshe tearing and biting.

"Fire!" The fire spirit danced, and Saigyouji Yuusuke dodged the attack of the flying snake. He gripped the Futsu-no-Mitama sword with his right hand and brushed the blade with his left index and middle fingers together.

With the blessing of the god of war, Bishamonten's mantra caused Saigyouji Yuuki's momentum to surge!

The Divine Sword, cleaving the heavens!

Bloodstains appeared on Tengshe's forehead.

"Ouch!" Even with the powerful demonic body of Tengshe, he was actually injured by Saigyouji Hanyu's sword.

"Lord Hagoromo Gitsune, don't be willful. Lord Seimei is your true destiny," Suzaku advised Hagoromo Gitsune, which made Hagoromo Gitsune laugh in exasperation. "How ridiculous! If Seimei were truly my destiny, he wouldn't be able to manipulate my will!"

"I am Hagoromo Gitsune, I am neither Kuzuha nor a substitute for his mother!"

A violent, terrifying power was released from Hagoromo Gitsune's body.

"The Three-Tailed Sword!"

A new signature weapon was formed under Hagoromo Gitsune's will!

Chapter Ninety-Six: The Annihilation of All Things

A storm is sweeping through!

A vast and dark oppression descends. Hagoromo Gitsune is a demon of a chaotic world, and her fear can only be rapidly amplified on the battlefield.

Holding the Three-Tailed Blade in her hand, this weapon, formed according to Hagoromo Gitsune's will, contained her resentment towards Abe no Seimei. Her will would not be toyed with by anyone.

"boom!!"

A surging, terrifying power rippled through the clouds, and the tail of the Feathered Fox spread out, displaying the majesty of a demon in a chaotic world.

Her fears were awakening.

"What kind of power is this!?"

"The Lord of Demons and Monsters, that great one is the true Lord of Demons and Monsters!"

Some demons, driven by fanaticism, directly betrayed their loyalty to Seimei.

Defecting to the enemy on the battlefield is an unforgivable crime.

The mutinous demons instilled fear in Suzaku; this was the power of Hagoromo Gitsune.

No wonder Abe no Seimei wanted Hagoromo Gitsune to return, intending to use her as a tool for his reincarnation.

For a moment, the air froze.

"I'm very satisfied!" The demons and monsters in Seimei's camp instilled a tremendous power of fear in Hagoromo Gitsune.

Behind her, there seemed to be a true darkness.

The eyes of Hagoromo Gitsune looked at Suzaku as if he were a dead thing.

The transformation of her aura brought her closer and closer to the goal. With the support of more demons, she would be able to transcend her own level and become the true lord of demons and monsters, a great demon who could ward off the fear of all ghosts.

"We can't let her truly transform into a great demon!" Tengshe roared, just about to intercept Hagoromo Gitsune, but Saigyouji Yuusuke's Futsu-no-Mitama Sword attacked, the air exploded with dazzling lightning, tearing through the sky!

scoff!

The Teng Snake let out a painful whimper!

"You have angered me, human!" Tengshe roared angrily, spitting out fiery red flames. However, Saigyouji Yuusuke raised his head, pointing his Fire Spirit Flame at Tengshe, and the flames exploded.

"Tengshe!" Zhuque roared, and Yuyi Tsurugi's katana began to dance.

I swear by this sword!

The katana, imbued with Hagoromo Gitsune's dark will, unleashed a sharp sword light that cleaved through everything, directly shattering the flames that Suzaku was trying to block.

The imposing Feathered Fox is now the master of all demons and monsters!

"Congratulations to Lord Hagoromo Gitsune!"

"Lord Hagoromo Gitsune is the true master of all demons and monsters!"

Aside from the Ooeyama Group and the Leopard Cat Group, numerous demons and monsters directly betrayed them.

Having crossed the ladder of demons, Hagoromo Gitsune has now truly transformed into a great demon.

Darkness descended.

...

"Playing with fire? You're not even as advanced as me." Saigyouji Habu chuckled, his right hand gripping the Futsu-no-Mitama sword, his left hand forming a hand seal for a spell. "Homage to all Tathagatas, all faces, all places, whoever slays obstacles, violence, great wrath, and all hindrances! Hum! Tarotaka! Hamman!"

A crimson cloud descended, and the flames roared even more fiercely!

This is the Fudo Myo-ō Fire Realm Mantra belonging to Saigyouji Habu!

The fire spirit's flames have been enhanced.

"Roar!!" Tengshe roared, staring at the raging flames before him, its snake eyes fixed on Saigyouji Yuusuke.

"!!!"

The intense hallucinations directly affected Saigyouji Hanyu's spirit.

Tengshe is one of the Twelve Divine Generals. The *Qimen Dunjia Romance* describes Tengshe as follows: "Tengshe, possessing the fire element of the south, is the god of deception. Gentle in nature but sharp-tongued, it governs matters of fear and the bizarre. Those who encounter Tengshe from a particular direction will suffer mental confusion, nightmares, and palpitations; however, if they obtain the correct gate, there will be no harm."

The general idea is that it represents the fire element of the south, and is the god of deception. It is hypocritical, has a sharp tongue, and is in charge of things that are frightening, strange, deceitful, and untrue.

"!!" Similarly, the Dream Eater appeared behind Saigyouji Yuusuke, and the mental interference from the Tengshe was dismantled by the Dream Eater.

The power of the dream-eating tapir allows one to see through all illusions.

"Is this all the tricks Seimei's shikigami know?" Saigyouji Yuusuke chuckled mockingly, his sword once again aimed at Tengshe. Tengshe dispersed the flames, a terrifying power emanating from his body, its immense aura almost enveloping the entire area.

The sword light of the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword was blocked by the Tengshe.

However, Saigyouji Hanyu's sword danced again. This time, it was not just a single sword light, but hundreds of sword lights that formed a light curtain, devouring everything in its path!

"Roar!" The power of the barrier opened, allowing Tengshe to barely withstand Saigyouji Yuusuke's sword light.

However, the surging power of the spell arrived suddenly.

"Lightning flashes, may your command be swift and complete!"

A vast expanse of silver lightning spread out, covering a patch of sky above Saigyouji Hanyu, and the boundless ocean of lightning engulfed the figure of Tengshe.

"Boom!"

Myriad sword shadows enveloped Tengshe. Even though Tengshe protected itself with a barrier, the dazzling blue sword light carried the thunderous power to destroy everything.

The air was oscillating and vibrating, undergoing violent distortion!

"His eyes are like thunder and lightning, shining brightly in all directions. They see through everything, inside and out, and nothing is left unsubdued. So be it!"

"Here comes the sword!!"

"Thunder is coming!!"

It was worthwhile for Saigyouji Hanyu to have spent this time researching lightning magic. Combined with the divine artifact Futsu-no-Mitama, the power of his spells became even greater.

He is a monk, and he has always been a monk.

The Futsu-no-Mitama Sword was raised high, and its vast magical power surged into the sky, directly seizing the clouds.

Thunder roared and lightning snaked about, gathering the power of thunder.

The next second,

"Boom!"

With a deafening roar, the lightning dragon burst forth from the clouds, unleashing a thunderous bolt that struck the Teng Snake.

Unable to resist, the Tengshe's body was engulfed by the Thunder Dragon.