The Great Master of Gensokyo

“Brother!!”

Minamoto no Yoshitsune's eyes were ferocious, but in his current state, he looked like someone in a state of impotent rage.

Genji's army gradually collapsed.

Is it more suitable for human habitation?

"His dying words are truly ironic; I am by no means a champion of justice."

Yuzuru shook his head, feeling like laughing.

He looked up, and the long-awaited sunlight finally broke through the gloomy sky.

⑥ Heavenly Palaces

Chapter 131 Huo Qing'e

[End the chaos in Heian-kyo and resolve the reappearance of Orochi.]

[Rewards: 300 Achievement Points, 30 Shikigami Materials (for Shikigami enhancement), Totsuka Blade (weapon).]

[You have obtained the divine artifact of Eastern destiny, and now control the destiny of Eastern Japan.]

"Not bad, I guess." Yuzuru was satisfied with what he had gained from this battle.

The original Totsuka Sword had already been refined into a weapon by Abe no Seimei, and it was already damaged when Yuzuru defeated Abe no Seimei.

This new Totsuka sword, however, truly belongs to Yuzuru.

However, Yuzuru is not a true swordsman, so he can't use dual swords.

"Can the Totsuka Sword be fused into the Futsu-no-Mitama Sword?" Yuzuru asked the system.

【Can】

The reply was still simple and cold. Then, the sword that appeared in Yuzuru's hand began to merge with the Futsu-no-Mitama.

Combining the power of the Totsuka Sword, a brand new Futsu-no-Mitama Sword appeared in Yuzuru's hands.

Satisfied, Yuzuru gazed at the sky, and at that moment, his aura seemed to undergo an inexplicable change.

It seems that she has transformed from a human to a sacred being; at this time, Yoto Hime has broken free from her possession of Yuusuke.

"Master, he..."

Seeing this, Yaodao-hime did not dare to disturb him. Yuusuke seemed to have entered a state of enlightenment.

...

After this battle, the rest of the Minamoto army collapsed, and Minamoto no Yoshitsune disappeared without a trace.

As for Minamoto no Yorimitsu's other two retainers, Urabe no Suetake and Usui no Sadamitsu, they committed suicide rather than surrender.

However, the remaining members of the Minamoto clan ultimately sought to preserve the entire clan.

Instead of continuing to fight, they chose to surrender.

For Yuzuru Hanyu, the waves he has stirred up in the world have only just begun.

"This country is really lucky."

The girl, riding the wind, gazed at the figure not far away.

She was like a celestial maiden, wearing a light blue silk skirt that swayed gently in the wind. The neckline of her dress seemed a little low, revealing only a glimpse of snow-white skin.

Huo Qing'e, draped in a feathered robe, smiled faintly. "With the birth of a sage, it's no wonder this country's mystery has never been extinguished."

"This land is the most suitable place for cultivation than those cave dwellings in the Central Plains."

"Perhaps we can rely on his strength."

Just as she set her sights on Toyosato Miko hundreds of years ago, Huo Qing'e now wants to rely on Yu Sheng's power.

In order to promote Taoism, she came to this island nation in the far east from the Sui Dynasty.

Toyosatoshi was Prince Shotoku at the time, and Japan was in a period of rapid transition from a matriarchal to a patriarchal society.

For example, Empress Suiko was the first female emperor of Japan.

The crown prince is a woman, so it is only natural that this is the case.

At that time, Japan was undergoing a period of great social change, and Huo Qing'e gained the approval of Toyosato Miko by using the doctrines of Taoism and Buddhism.

The Taoist methods of achieving immortality fueled her desire for eternal life. Meanwhile, Prince Shotoku used Buddhist teachings to better govern and control the people.

However, Prince Shengde did not become an immortal like Huo Qing'e. Instead, he chose the path of corpse liberation and was sealed in a temple along with his subordinates.

He promised that when the time came, he would release them from the seal and allow them to become true immortal beings.

However, the monks' obstruction caused Huo Qing'e to fail at the last minute, and she was even expelled from this island nation in the far east.

This infuriated Huo Qing'e.

Immortals in this world are different from those in some other worlds who can destroy the heavens and earth, destroy planets, and fly on swords.

Immortals are humans who have accumulated superhuman abilities through cultivation. Their lifespan ranges from a hundred to a thousand years.

To yokai, immortals are the most attractive humans. Consuming an immortal allows a yokai to level up.

If an immortal slacks off in their cultivation, there will be no chance to make amends; they will fall directly into hell and never be reborn.

The immortals' ambition is to become celestial beings, thereby gaining immortality and the qualification to live in the heavenly realm.

However, for some reason, Huo Qing'e is not a true immortal, and her whereabouts are elusive. She likes to play tricks on mortals and is an extremely wicked person.

Dealing with her is not easy; you might end up getting tricked and having bad luck if you're not careful.

Whether Huo Qing'e can get help from Yu Sheng remains to be seen.

Her idea was to have Yuzuru help her solve the problems with those troublesome monks and assist Huo Qing'e in rescuing the sealed Prince Shotoku.

Or, to make it easier for oneself to promote Taoism in this country.

In general, Huo Qing'e was a proponent of Taoism.

In the past, she had the help of Prince Shotoku, which enabled Taoism to gain recognition.

Ultimately, however, Buddhism was better suited to fooling the people and keeping the country from falling into chaos when it came to governing the country and keeping the people at peace. It was only allowed to spread in a small circle, which led to its absorption by the Yin-Yang School and the formation of the Yin-Yang Master system.

Huo Qing'e was dissatisfied; she believed that the allure of immortality would force the Yin-Yang Master to make a choice.

...

Huo Qing'e's beautiful ideas will likely be dashed.

Yuzuru would be interested in how to cultivate immortality, but in this world, the most important thing in cultivating immortality is to sever the seven emotions and six desires and be without desires and wants.

If becoming an immortal were the way to go, then Yuzuru wouldn't need to be human and enjoy life. It's the various special abilities gained through immortality that truly interest him.

As for asking him to become an immortal who is free from desires and wants, forget it. Becoming such an immortal would be worse than death.

If he could improve himself and master supernatural powers such as the Thirty-Six Heavenly Spirits or the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends, Yu Sheng would probably be very willing to learn about immortals.

As for becoming stronger, Yuzuru's Yin-Yang Dao has already reached its limit.

Having come into contact with the cultivation practices of immortals and the Taoist knowledge of achieving immortality, Yuzuru had quite a few ideas.

Yuzuru Hanyu doesn't ask for anything in the short term. If there's anything he really needs to do himself, he's willing to quell the chaos caused by demons and monsters.

There's also the exploration of the secrets of the departed gods, the end of the age of gods, the rise of monsters... all sorts of hidden secrets from the past, allowing Yuzuru to understand this world a little better.

[The Origin of Gensokyo]

This task has no time limit.

The old version of the system will stop receiving updates and will be restarted when the new version reaches its maximum release date.

The system notification sounded, and Yuzuru's embarrassing system began its upgrade.

"The origin of Gensokyo?"

"But how do we complete this task?"

Confusion was evident on Yuzuru's face; he probably wouldn't get an answer anytime soon.

The system didn't provide Yuzuru with an answer and fell silent.

"Ok?"

I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but Yuzuru always feels like someone is watching him.

"It shouldn't be Yakumo Yukari, right?"

Yuzuru shook his head. Yakumo Yukari wasn't that bored; she should be taking care of Yuyuko right now.

Chapter 132 Becoming an Immortal

"Perhaps I feel right."

A strange look flashed across his face, but Yuzuru chuckled and didn't pay it any mind.

"I hope life will be more enjoyable for me in the future." Yuzuru squinted as he looked up at the sky again.

Heian-kyo, now bathed in the light of dawn, looks exceptionally beautiful today.

And this ancient capital of Japan came to an end after more than three months of turmoil. The conflict between Onmyoji directly shook the very foundations of the entire nation, something unimaginable.

However, upon closer examination, it all makes perfect sense.

Because Japan is different from China, where the emperor truly ruled a unified, centralized government.

In Japan, under the emperor there were various noble ministers, and under the noble ministers were various local nobles.

The rivalry between Abe no Seimei and Minamoto no Yorimitsu garnered support from the central court nobility and even local nobles.

The mystery of this world is not hidden, and in times when monsters wreak havoc, the importance of Onmyoji (yin-yang masters) gradually surpasses that of so-called priests.

Because some ancient divine arts cannot be used by priests unless they are truly devout.

The power of Onmyoji became an important force that various noble families vied to win over.

...

Humanity has entered the present era, although it is much smaller than in more ancient times.

However, for humans, this era may be more suitable for survival.

Humanity's golden age produced countless outstanding individuals, but it could not change humanity's inherent weaknesses.

The race was in a state of ignorance, unaware of civilization, with no historical records and no written language.

Temporary prosperity is but a fleeting glimmer of light, like a firefly.

In the Silver Age, the gods ended the chaos of the mountains and rivers and established order.

Humanity was able to break free from ignorance and establish civilization. The heavens and earth were ruled by gods, so humans believed in and revered gods.

However, the rise of gods was also fleeting. In the Bronze Age, humans wielded national artifacts, and demons and monsters rose from the mountains and forests.

History marches on, propelling humanity forward.

Humanity not only emerged from ignorance but also established civilization and formed the divine instruments of the state.

However, the gods of the past have long since vanished and their whereabouts are unknown.

No one knows where the gods have gone, and even when Yuzuru asked Miketsu, he couldn't get an answer.

Because Miketsu's arrival was in response to Yuzuru's summons.

She doesn't have the many memories of the gods from the past, and this world may not be the human world that Miketsu knows.

Unable to get an answer from him, Yuzuru had no choice but to find the answer himself.

The ancient moon may harbor the last of the gods.

...

It's not a matter of "maybe," but rather that gods truly exist.

After the pacification of Heian-kyo, Yuzuru gained supreme power as the Great Onmyoji. Relying on his power and understanding of the world, Yuzuru realized that some stories had not yet begun.