The Great Master of Gensokyo

That is the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the story of Princess Kaguya.

Princess Kaguya from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter should now be on the ancient moon, in a place called the Moon Capital.

The Moon Capital is the legendary Dragon Palace and Night Kingdom on Earth.

Ancient legends and memories related to the East gave Yuzuru a vague impression.

Unfortunately, Yuzuru's understanding of the East is not particularly deep, otherwise he would be a seasoned Touhou otaku.

Although not a veteran, Yuzuru Hanyu still really likes people from the East.

For example, Yuyuko is now his younger sister. For example, Yukari Yakumo is now his younger sister's best friend.

And those Eastern figures, whom Yuzuru had never met in various parts of Japan or somewhere in the world, are beginning or have already begun their own unique stories.

The future holds great promise for Yuzuru Hanyu.

Now, Yuzuru not only looks forward to the future, but he also longs to meet someone, a sage who has been watching him for some time.

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"This great Onmyoji wields far more power than I imagined."

Huo Qing'e murmured to herself, ending the chaos brought about by the Onmyoji and restoring order to Heian-kyo.

Yuzuru Hanyu's achievements and abilities undoubtedly qualify him to hold the position once held by Abe no Seimei.

The Minamoto clan was originally from the imperial family, so even if there was a rebellion, they were able to preserve the entire clan, but they were no longer as powerful as they used to be.

Yuzuru Hanyu truly achieved a position second only to the emperor.

She has been conducting some research on Yuzuru Hanyu these days, and Hanyu's rise to fame is undoubtedly legendary.

It seems that Yuzuru has everything going for him – the right timing, the right location, the right people – as if he himself is so beloved.

It's no wonder that Yuzuru Hanyu was able to reach such a high position at such a young age.

However, it was precisely because Yuzuru sat at such a high position, and because of his youth, that the aura surrounding him deterred those hidden behind the scenes from making any rash moves.

However, as time went on, they became confident that they could control Yuzuru Hanyu.

Behind the glory lies a reality fraught with crisis. Huo Qing'e smiled, feeling confident that she could persuade him.

Even if it couldn't help her find the true location of Prince Shengde's seal, Huo Qing'e felt that with her wisdom and the allure of becoming an immortal, she could entice Yu Sheng.

Yuzuru is indeed an Onmyoji, and as an Onmyoji, he wields immense power.

However, even great power will weaken with the passage of time and the aging of the body.

Who doesn't want to live forever and become an immortal?

Huo Qing'e believed that Yuzuru would not refuse.

However, as for why they didn't approach Yuzuru Hanyu, people like him tend to be secretive, which means they play mysterious to arouse the interest and curiosity of others.

Huo Qing'e could never have imagined that the young Yin-Yang Master she was facing was a future boy with the soul of the Central Plains.

The allure of becoming an immortal was indeed tempting for Yuzuru in some respects, but the temptation wasn't too great.

He had no desire to become an immortal who was free from all desires, and even a wicked immortal like Huo Qing'e was of no interest to him.

The so-called ascension in this world is said to be able to ascend to the heavens and become a celestial being. However, after consulting the ancient texts, Yu Sheng discovered that the heavens are actually a part of the underworld.

This made Yuzuru lose interest in his own desire to cultivate immortality, but he would be somewhat interested in the supernatural powers of immortals in this world.

As for the idea of ​​spending thousands of years pursuing immortality while everyone around him dies, Yu Sheng decided against it.

Moreover, immortals who pursue immortality are often captured by ghosts and gods of the underworld every now and then.

This is the 'calamity' that immortals encounter over hundreds or even thousands of years.

Therefore, the immortal is definitely a true expert when it comes to escaping.

Just like Huo Qing'e, Huo Qing'e knows many tricks, but they are all unorthodox and unorthodox, and are not worth worrying about.

In terms of the Five Elements Escape Techniques, her wall-penetrating technique can ignore any obstacle; even the power of barriers cannot stop her.

Therefore, the more they understood that Yuzuru wasn't really interested in becoming an immortal; what interested him was the principles of immortality and the supernatural powers of the immortals in this world.

Late at night, Yu Sheng waited for Huo Qing'e, and his purpose was definitely not just to lust after her body.

Chapter 133 The Art of Immortality

"Is it impolite to a host to arrive at their door only to find no trace of them?"

"Or is it that the night is long and the time is so auspicious, and the fairy wishes to offer herself as a pillow?" A teasing laugh rang out from inside the room, and Yu Sheng made no attempt to hide the fact that he had been waiting for Huo Qing'e for quite some time.

Huo Qing'e, who was originally confident, was a little speechless, but since her whereabouts had been discovered, she no longer needed to hide her tracks.

How did you realize it?

Huo Qing'e was surprised, as she had come to Yu Sheng's residence with a specific purpose in mind, which meant she didn't need to hide anything.

Although the many origins of Yin-Yang Dao are said to come from the Daoist school in China, not everyone may be able to see the clues.

It is true that ordinary people cannot detect Huo Qing'e's invisibility technique, but how could Yu Sheng, who cultivates the Yin-Yang Dao, not be interested in Daoist arts, after all, the Yu Sheng who transmigrated was a person from the Central Plains.

Yin-Yang Dao is a synthesis of Daoism, Buddhism, and the Shinto system of this Far East country, and Daoism has a long history with countless branches.

If Yuzuru wants to break through his limitations, he naturally needs to understand information related to Taoism.

“I am an Onmyoji, so I naturally have some knowledge of Taoism. This land has not learned any Taoist arts.” He smiled and replied to Huo Qing’e, “It is rather impolite of you to come uninvited, Fairy.”

"Indeed, I was presumptuous." Huo Qing'e said apologetically, but she smiled and ignored Yu Sheng's teasing words earlier.

For Huo Qing'e, who had been active from the Great Jin Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the people she had encountered and the ways of the world she understood were far more than the soul accumulated by Yu Sheng during his transmigration and this world.

Therefore, Huo Qing'e's public persona was not offensive, but what she was thinking inside was something no outsider could know.

"Then, may I ask your name, fairy? It is fate that we have met." Yu Sheng said with a smile, his words gentle. "My surname is Saigyouji, and my given name is Yu Sheng."

"My original surname was Wu, later Huo, and my given name was Qing'e."

Huo Qing'e's answer was no different from Yu Sheng's memory.

Moreover, he knew that Huo Qing'e had abandoned her husband to cultivate immortality not long after marriage, and although they had the title of husband and wife, they had not actually become husband and wife.

"I never expected that Lord Saigyouji would wait for me here for so long. I never imagined that your Yin-Yang techniques were so superb, and that you also had a deep understanding of Taoism."

Huo Qing'e's eyes were bright; she was certain that this trip would be a success.

Yu Sheng's interest in Taoism means that Huo Qing'e has a chance to persuade him. Ideally, she could use the principles of Yin and Yang to change the country and transform Huo Qing'e's image.

At worst, he could cultivate immortality and achieve eternal life to entice Yu Sheng.

Huo Qing'e was trying to take advantage of Yu Sheng, and Yu Sheng also wanted to take advantage of Huo Qing'e to learn about the immortals.

After all, rather than being insincere, Yuzuru preferred to have an open conversation.

She was an immortal who was passionate about promoting Taoism, but because she did many taboo things, she was not recognized by Heaven despite being an immortal, and became an evil immortal.

Just like what she did to Toyosatomimi no Miko, she made him choose to become a Corpse-Dissolving Immortal by attaching himself to things, wasting his original potential to become an immortal.

Therefore, Yuzuru might be willing to learn about cultivation, but he wouldn't practice cultivation as Huo Qing'e suggested.

She's already tricked Prince Shotoku, so she's not afraid to trick another one. Yuzuru isn't so lucky as to play along with her.

"Just a little interested," Yuzuru said with a smile.

"If you are interested, I would be willing to teach you the art of cultivating immortality and attaining enlightenment," Huo Qing'e said directly, without hiding her intentions.

Her eyes were bright, and a smile played on her lips.

"Moreover, the Yin-Yang Way originates from Taoism. As the head of the Yin-Yang Way, why don't you promote Taoism and let the world understand its philosophy?"

Cultivating immortality and attaining enlightenment is the lifelong aspiration of cultivators in the Central Plains.

Huo Qing'e was interested in Taoism from a young age, but because her father was obsessed with Taoism, he abandoned her and went to the mountains to cultivate immortality.

With the help of the Taoist classics left by her father, Huo Qing'e learned Taoist arts.

She even escaped the Huo family she had originally married into, and faked her death to embark on the real path of cultivating immortality and attaining enlightenment.

Over countless years, he learned the skills of immortals and gained power.

To live forever and maintain one's youthful appearance.

"The Yin-Yang Way does indeed originate from Taoism, but it has incorporated elements of the divine way of the Far East, and thus it has become quite different."

"I am somewhat interested in seeking immortality and enlightenment, but I am not in a position to interfere in such matters. I am merely an Onmyoji, not an emperor or a civil or military official."

Yuzuru chuckled, wondering if she had said these words to Prince Shotoku back then.

"Besides, if I were to do that, my position might not be secure."

Taoism is good, but it is not the Huang-Lao philosophy of the Han Dynasty, and it is of no use to the country.

Besides, if it were useful, Yuzuru wouldn't have used it in this country.

In this era, Buddhism is used to keep the people ignorant, making it easier to rule. Yu Sheng would not risk the wrath of the world by promoting Taoism.

Moreover, it would take Yuzuru a year to truly settle into his current position.

"I have a question for you. Did Your Majesty also say those words to Prince Shotoku back then?"

At this point, Yu Sheng changed his form of address. Huo Qing'e no longer concealed that she was an immortal who had attained enlightenment, and the title "Niangniang" was specifically for a fairy who had cultivated herself into an immortal.

Yu Sheng's words startled Huo Qing'e.

Her secret with Prince Shotoku is generally known to no one else, so how could Yuzuru know it all?

"As the current head of the Onmyoji, I naturally know some information."

"Back then, Buddhism and Shinto were in conflict. How Buddhism prospered and countless Buddhist temples flourished in the Far East was largely due to the efforts of Prince Shotoku."

With his eyes narrowed, Yuzuru smiled slightly.

The biggest reason why Prince Shotoku promoted Buddhism was a woman named Huo Qing'e.

Taoism was absorbed by Yin-Yang Taoism in Japan, and there are immortals from the East coming to the island nation in the far east. How could no one not know this?

However, this information is little known and generally not easy to find.

Even if Yu Sheng wanted to investigate, he might not be able to find out. However, he was just deceiving Huo Qing'e, which made Huo Qing'e somewhat skeptical.

Regardless of how well Yuzuru knew her identity, he had probably already planned to scheme against her.

"Your Majesty need not be curious as to how I know this, but since you have come to my door, you must have something to ask of me."

"I will assist Your Majesty to the best of my ability, but Your Majesty must also teach me the arts of immortality, how about becoming an immortal and attaining enlightenment?"

With a beaming smile, Yuzuru revealed his purpose.

This left Huo Qing'e speechless for a moment.

Should I say yes or no?

With Yuzuru's help, she might be able to rescue Prince Shotoku more quickly.

Huo Qing'e had a feeling that she was about to be betrayed by Yu Sheng. Yu Sheng seemed to be able to see right through Huo Qing'e, but Huo Qing'e couldn't understand him at all.

Chapter 134 Evil Immortal Methods

"However, I still have some doubts. How did you know about my relationship with the Divine Child?"

Huo Qing'e let out a soft snort, her gaze fixed intently on Yu Sheng.

She felt she couldn't just agree so easily, and besides, Huo Qing'e was also worried that the other party would take advantage of her.

That secret could not possibly be passed down.

Even if it were passed down, how could the monks of Chaohu Temple possibly tell others?

Her relationship with Feng Congmi, and her advocacy of Buddhism over Taoism, were all due to Huo Qing'e's temptation of the Taoism of immortality.

Prince Toyosatomichi, also known as Prince Shotoku, secretly practiced Taoism, while Buddhism, which was convenient for governing the people, was used for ruling.

Prince Shotoku ultimately chose to attempt to achieve enlightenment through the method of "corpse liberation."

"Even in the imperial palace records, there is no way that this is recorded. How do you know all this?"

Huo Qing'e's gaze turned cold, and pressure came from all directions towards Yu Sheng.