The Great Master of Gensokyo

The obedient spider lily immediately came over, and Saigyouji Hanyu grasped her jade-like hand, saying, "I'm sorry."

Yuyuko's hand was also grabbed by Saigyouji Hanyu. Both of them had bitten their fingers, and their blood beads mingled together.

The power of the Saigyou Ayakashi was channeled through a bridge built by Saigyouji Hanyu, with a portion of it being transferred to the Higanbana.

The wind howled all around, and the air emitted a sharp, deafening roar, as if the struggling demon from the west had gradually stopped struggling.

Yakumo Yukari held her breath, and the others dared not make a sound. Fine beads of sweat seeped from Saigyouji Hanyu's forehead.

I don't know how much time passed, but the cherry blossom leaves fell one after another, scattering across the earth.

"Did it work?" Yukari Yakumo was quite nervous, while the surroundings returned to calm.

Saigyouji Hanyu's face turned pale, and at this moment he nodded.

"It's done." The influence that Saigyou Ayakashi had on Yuyuko was accepted by Higanbana, who became her guardian spirit.

For the red spider lily, the aura of death is nourishment.

Yuyuko, who was unable to live like a normal human due to the influence of the Saigyou Ayakashi, has finally been changed.

The power that can kill living things is too terrifying. Over the years, Yuyuko has been unable to use this power, and her father has been able to isolate her from the outside world.

Yuyuko felt as if she had been abandoned by everyone in the world.

This loneliness was something no one could understand. Later, she met Zi and her caring older brother.

Is this nightmare of over a decade finally over?!

"Really? Is it okay?" Yuyuko was a little incredulous, and she felt quite apprehensive.

"Of course, you must trust your elder brother." Saigyouji Yuusuke nodded. The spider lily had become Yuyuko's guardian spirit, which meant that Yuyuko could also learn magic and the like.

However, there were some things that Saigyouji Hanyu didn't say, namely that Yuyuko's life form would gradually transform into a spirit rather than a human.

Whether it's good or bad is hard to say, but one thing is certain: Yuyuko can now control this power.

Her power comes from the Saigyu Demon.

"But, Master, what about your health?" Hotaru asked with some concern. She suddenly noticed that Saigyouji Yuusuke was quite weak, as if he had used up half of his life force.

"Brother!" Yuyuko was a little flustered.

"Let me help Lord Yuzuru." Although she has become Yuyuko's guardian spirit, Higanbana can still move freely in the form of a shikigami.

"Spring mud protects the flowers, and life is returned."

The life force that Saigyouji Hanyu lost is gradually returning.

The others were only happy for a short while when Saigyouji Hanyu's aura rapidly declined.

"Master." The spider lily panicked.

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Chapter 154 The Gods Are Dead, Mortals Live On

The attempt to return life failed, and Saigyouji Hanyu's breath seemed to be rapidly fading, as if he were about to die.

Yingcao and Bilianhua used their skills simultaneously, but they couldn't stop Saigyouji Yuusuke's life force from gradually fading away.

"What's going on? My brother..." Yuyuko panicked, not knowing what to do. Her pleading gaze fell on Yakumo Yukari, who hesitated for a moment before channeling her power into Saigyouji Habu.

"Did you disturb the seal on Saigyou Ayakashi and allow his death aura to reach him?" Yakumo Yukari couldn't help but ask, a hint of worry in her heart.

Unexpectedly, when Yakumo Yukari used her power of realm on Saigyouji Habu, the effect of the life-restoring effect of the Spider Lily seemed to continue to take effect.

Moreover, Saigyouji Hanyu's spirit had not yet dissipated, and the fire spirit took the form of sitting cross-legged on the ground just like Saigyouji Hanyu. The azure dragon transformed into azure light and ascended into the sky. Not only the earth's vein energy but also the clouds in the sky gathered in the surging clouds.

An immense pressure of spiritual energy spread outwards.

It was as if this world was caring for Saigyouji Hanyu, nourishing him with nutrients.

Yukari Yakumo, who had never seen such a sight before, exclaimed in surprise.

"Yuki, how is my brother?" Yuyuko, who knew nothing, placed her hopes on Yuki Yakumo.

If anything were to happen to Saigyouji Hanyu, Yuyuko would be sad for the rest of her life.

“Your brother is fine, or rather, his body seems to have undergone a change that I can’t understand.” Yakumo Yukari pondered for a moment, then said to the person next to her, “You and his shikigami don’t need to worry. I really don’t know what kind of good luck this kid has.”

"That means my brother is well." Yuyuko said with delight.

“Not only are you unharmed.” Yakumo Yukari nodded, fearing that Saigyouji Habu’s life level would also undergo a tremendous leap.

Before long, Saigyouji Hanyu's complexion gradually recovered.

"You've recovered?" Yukari Yakumo's gaze fell on Habu Saigyouji. "What happened to you just now? Why did you suddenly become like that?"

"I don't know either, I just felt the Saigyou Ayakashi's hatred suddenly attack me." A hint of helplessness appeared on his expression. He hadn't expected the Saigyou Ayakashi to have such an effect on his body.

He took precautions to avoid the impact of the death aura on his physical body, but unexpectedly, he was struck by the aura at the level of his soul.

The hatred from the Saigyu demon nearly caused him to lose his mind and take away all his life force.

Fortunately, Saigyouji Hanyu survived the crisis.

"I'm sorry, brother," Yuyuko asked with concern, "Are you really alright?"

“There are no problems now.” Saigyouji Yuzuru nodded, telling Yuyuko not to worry, “Let me go back and rest by myself.”

"Then you should go back and rest first." Yukari Yakumo nodded, her eyes flickering as if she wanted to ask Saigyouji Hanyu something. But she didn't say it aloud, only saying, "I'll come find you later."

"?"

Before Saigyouji Yuuki could figure out what was going on, Yakumo Yukari had already disappeared from sight.

what's the situation?

...

"I wonder if that kid is just lucky or blessed by heaven and earth," Yukari Yakumo sighed softly, her feelings somewhat complicated.

Upon reaching the level of the Divine Realm, Yukari Yakumo felt that the higher she went, the less progress she could make.

The world seems to be limiting the power of monsters, preventing them from breaking through certain limitations, and causing them to suffer setbacks after crossing those limitations.

Humans are different.

Does this world truly have a special fondness for humankind?

Moreover, even though the gods have departed and monsters have flourished, the human race will never be extinct and will remain just as powerful.

Yakumo Yukari, vaguely aware of something, had a sudden realization.

"This era will eventually end, and the age of humans will replace the golden age of youkai." Yukari Yakumo gazed at the sky, lost in thought. She recalled the rumors she had heard and wondered why the gods of that ancient era had departed.

There was Tsukiyo-no-Mikoto, who led gods and humans to the moon. There was Amaterasu, who created the world and departed for the human realm. There was Susanoo-no-Mikoto, who founded Shintoism and upheld the last remaining human faith…

The ancient gods, who foretold the coming of Ragnarok, made their own choice to preserve the last vestiges of the divine age.

What have these pleasure-seeking monsters done for the sake of monsters?

"At the end of the yokai era, can the rampant and unruly yokai withstand the tides of time?"

She suddenly remembered what Saigyouji Hanyu had said before, and began to understand the relationship between yokai and humans.

Before the era of human domination over heaven and earth arrives, the idea of ​​establishing a sanctuary for yokai to allow them to continue to survive comes to mind.

Not to mention the thousands upon thousands of demons, even those demons who surpass ordinary great demons and reach the level of gods would scoff at Yakumo Yukari's idea.

They are content with the golden age of monsters and enjoy the benefits of this era, without considering the impact of the world on monsters or the gradual decline of mystery.

Is the future of monsters something that powerful demons at the divine level should be concerned with?

Humans are weak, and they are able to rise above humans and enjoy the benefits that come with it.

The future is not something these monsters care about.

None of them could have foreseen that, with the development of the times, human common sense would constantly change. Under the influence of the mysterious decline, no more monsters would be born, and even if they were, there would be no more so-called pure-blooded monsters.

Humanity's fate is inextricably linked to the world's; the planet has reclaimed the power that the gods had usurped. And above humanity, those beings beyond human consciousness will gradually be negated as the unified human consciousness collective, Alaya, grows stronger.

The era of planetary dominance is gradually arriving.

For demons and gods, that planet would be in the true end of the Dharma era.

Unlike now, when all demons are at their peak, with countless great monsters emerging, it is a true golden age of demons. Who cares about the deluge after death?

However, Yukari Yakumo realized that her desire to realize this idea was not only for the sake of the youkai community, but also for Yukari Yakumo herself.

Saigyouji Hanyu would probably be surprised by Yakumo Yukari's idea. I wonder if it was because of Saigyouji Hanyu's past words that prompted Yakumo Yukari to establish a sanctuary for youkai.

Gensokyo, beloved by the gods, would be a place where Yakumo Yukari could easily achieve her goal if she needed his power. Saigyouji Hanyu would be happy to help make it a reality.

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Chapter 155 The Barrier of Illusion and Fantasy

in the room.

"Phew." Saigyouji Yuzuru exhaled a breath of stale air. His head was a little dizzy, but he had finally recovered.

For Saigyouji Hanyu, this was truly a close call.

"Is it an illusion that my own level of life has taken a leap?" Saigyouji Yuusuke couldn't help but think, while his gaze fell on the experience points that he hadn't seen in a long time.

His engagement to Mokou and his marriage to Kaguya earned Saigyouji Hanyu approximately 4000 points.

"Add all of it to the level?"

Saigyouji Hanyu pondered for a moment, then made a decision.

"If you allocate 2000 to experience level, and have another 1000 experience points, it seems you can unlock the 'Spirit Vision' function."

'Spiritual vision' is different from 'seeing ghosts'. 'Spiritual vision' is a kind of spiritual perception that allows Onmyoji to gain enlightenment, which is equivalent to having a third eye.

Everyone's clairvoyance is different. Just like his teacher, that old yin-yang master, who activated his 'spiritual vision' and gained the ability to predict the future.

"Then let's add it to Spirit Vision." After much deliberation, Saigyouji Yuusuke finally made his decision.

As the choice of spiritual vision began, Saigyouji Habu seemed to sense some mysterious change.

“This is… the Eye of Akasha.” Saigyouji Yuusuke suddenly sensed the enormous difference that had occurred in the world before him.

His spiritual vision was activated, granting him the ability to read and copy from Akasha's records—this pair of magical eyes.

Furthermore, we can connect with the ocean of world consciousness and gain inspiration from the world.

"This power is simply too wondrous." Records exist in the world at all times. Information from the past, present, and future resides in the Sea of ​​World Consciousness, also known as the Void or the Records of Akasha.

His current ability prevents him from seeing the past or future, but it allows him to see the abilities of others. He can seize and copy the memories stored in the world.

"What would happen if I copied and seized Yakumo Yukari's power of realm?" A subtle thought surfaced in Saigyouji Habu's mind.

The thought flashed through his mind, but quickly faded away.

At that moment, Yukari Yakumo burst into her room. Of course, she didn't knock; she simply slipped through the door.

"Don't show up so suddenly!" Saigyouji Hanyu complained to Yakumo Yukari, rubbing his forehead. This made Yakumo Yukari smile a little embarrassedly, "I'm really sorry, I'll be more careful next time."

Hearing Yakumo Yukari's words, Saigyouji Hanyu had a headache; how many times had she said that before?

"Is there something you need?" Saigyouji Hanyu asked Yakumo Yukari. Yakumo Yukari looked at Saigyouji Hanyu and nodded, saying, "I've thought it over. There are some things I want to tell you."

"I need allies, and I might need your strength. Because what I want to do requires me to shoulder the future of the monsters."

"To shoulder the future of the monsters?"

Yakumo Yukari's sudden words caught Saigyouji Habu off guard.

"Why did you suddenly think of taking responsibility for the future of monsters?"

He looked at the sage-like youkai before him, somewhat amused and exasperated. He hadn't initially understood the meaning behind Yakumo Yukari's request to find him; it turned out this was what she was referring to.

This inevitably aroused a sense of curiosity in Saigyouji Hanyu.

"Is it strange?" Having anticipated that Saigyouji Hanyu would say this, Yakumo Yukari couldn't help but smile and say, "Because I suddenly realized why I can't make progress."