The Great Master of Gensokyo

"You will eventually be mine."

Soothing Saigyouji Hanyu, Hagoromo-Gitsune slowly said, allowing Saigyouji Hanyu to spend a wonderful night.

However, this night left Saigyouji Hanyu with somewhat mixed feelings.

He seemed to be dreaming about someone, Hagoromo Gitsune?

No, how could I possibly dream about Hagoromo Gitsune? I should be thinking about Yuyuko all the time.

Upon waking, Saigyouji Hanyu fell into deep thought.

He felt as if a string in his body had snapped.

"What's wrong, Master Yuzuru?" Midori looked at Saigyouji Yuzuru with a puzzled expression. He seemed a little different this day.

The naive little witch has no idea what happened last night.

"Ahem, it's nothing." He coughed lightly, changing the subject. "Let's get ready to leave."

The trip to Harima Province has been finalized.

At this point, Saigyouji Hanyu naturally had no intention of delaying in any way.

"Lord Yuzuru, let's set off then." Hagoromo Gitsune chuckled, not mentioning anything about yesterday, her beautiful eyes sparkling with an unusual light.

Saigyouji Hanyu was somewhat evasive when Hagoromo Gitsune looked at him.

Why would I dream about Hagoromo Gitsune?

No matter how hard Saigyouji Hanyu thought about it, he couldn't figure out the reason.

For the next few nights, Saigyouji Hanyu dreamed of Hagoromo Gitsune's figure.

Is puberty here...?

Hagoromo Gitsune stared at Saigyouji Hanyu, amusement on his face.

Meanwhile, on a battlefield.

Flames soared into the sky as the twelve divine generals and shikigami of Seimei, including Tengshe and Zhuque, surrounded the Minamoto clan's camp.

The immense fear transformed into a terrifying and awe-inspiring demonic power.

The news of Watanabe Tsuna's death eventually spread.

How could Abe no one's Onmyoji and Twelve Divine Generals possibly let this opportunity pass by?

For Genji, the turmoil intensified.

This prompted the Genji to accelerate the recruitment of shrine maidens from local shrines. With just over two thousand shrine maidens, the Genji was able to form a grand array to summon the gods.

Victory was achieved through the power of the gods.

Flowers bloom in the courtyard.

Kamo no Tadayuki, the pillar of the Kamo family, was completely deposed. In the conflict with Abe no Seimei, the Kamo family ultimately lost and was expelled from the Bureau of Onmyōryō.

The Kamo clan's remaining influence dissipated, and the Abe clan completely replaced the Kamo clan's power within the Bureau of Yin and Yang.

Along with the investment of the Huakaiyuan family, everything went down the drain.

But that makes sense; the Abe clan was too powerful to stop. Even if Kamo no Tadayuki had the will, he was powerless to prevent Seimei from taking action against the Bureau of Onmyō.

"The battle between the Genji and Abe clans will surely be decided within a month."

"Is the Kamo family not planning to do anything now?"

On the left and right sides of the chessboard, Ashiya Dōman and Kamo Tadashi were playing chess. In this conflict between the Genji and Abe clans, the Kōkaiin and Kamo families seemed to be uninvolved, but whichever side won would have a huge impact on them.

The Kakaiin family's plan to establish themselves in Heian-kyo and lay the foundation for the thousand-year-old tradition of Onmyoji would also be cut off.

"What else can this old man do?" He gave a bitter smile. He was now just a cripple. "With the power of the Kamo family, it's already a miracle that the family has survived."

"By severing my spiritual power, I can no longer use Yin-Yang techniques, in exchange for my disciple's final mercy towards the Kamo family."

Kamo no Tadayuki's sacrifice was enormous.

"Does the Keikain family intend to intervene in this war?" he asked Ashiya Dōman, who still wielded considerable influence within the Keikain family.

Although Lian Po was old, he could still eat five dou of rice.

Ashiya Dōman's abilities were absolutely no less than those of Abe no Seimei.

The only rival who fought against his disciple throughout his life was Ashiya Dōman.

“Indeed, this is the only chance for the Keikain family. I will use the Emperor’s authority to unite with Minister Fujiwara no Fuhi of the Imperial Court.”

"The protracted dispute has already made the court weary."

“Your disciple is too arrogant. If this conflict with the Minamoto clan continues, Heian-kyo will remain in turmoil, which is detrimental to the country.”

Ashiya Dōman made no secret of his plans. With the Kamo clan losing power and no longer able to contend with the Abe clan, the Kakain clan became the only option.

What those in power want is balance, not allowing one side to expand unchecked.

Clearly, Abe no Seimei's power has already made people feel uneasy.

"Speaking of which, what about your other disciple?" Ashiya Dōman asked, referring to Kamo no Tadayuki's other disciple.

When he returned to Heian-kyo earlier, there were rumors that Kamo no Tadayuki had taken on a second disciple besides Seimei.

Another disciple of Kamo no Tadayuki, Saigyouji Habu, was indispensable.

"...My other disciple?" Kamo no Tadayuki frowned slightly. He hadn't expected Ashiya Dōman to suddenly ask about this. "He's currently in Nara, temporarily residing at a shrine. I originally planned to resolve Seimei's matter before bringing him to Heian-kyo..."

As a result, too many things happened.

“He’s not ready to get involved in this war yet.” Tadashi Kamo instinctively refused.

"The chaos in Heian-kyo is imminent."

“A god has descended to earth, and only your disciple is the key to resolving this matter.”

Ashiya Dōman spent a long time calculating before finally figuring out how to resolve the war. His words, however, made Kamo no Tadayuki's heart sink.

Daoman's calculations have never been wrong.

If that's the case, what decision should Kamo no Tadayuki make?

Doman wanted to use Kamo no Tadayuki's identity to get Saigyouji Habu into the Keikain household and help Keikain end the war.

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Chapter 67 The monsters are eliminated

The old fox's cunning was on full display at this moment.

"Hehe, if you can find his approval, I won't stop you." Kamo Tadashi raised his head and replied to Ashiya Dōman.

Others feared Ashiya Michiman, but Kamo no Tadashi was not.

The Kamo clan still wields considerable influence, though it no longer affects the Bureau of Onmyō. Even with his abilities crippled, Kamo Tadayuki remains the soul and indispensable figure of the Kamo clan.

Ashiya Dōman's plan to exploit Saigōji Hōshū was far too easy.

"So, you're saying you're unwilling to help me?" Ashiya Dōman said, somewhat angry, his face showing a hint of embarrassment.

“I told you to ask for his opinion. I don’t want my disciple to be in such a dangerous situation. With the power of the Kakaiin family, surely they can quell this riot?”

Kamo no Tadashi said lightly, his face showing doubt.

The Kakain family was the family that succeeded to control the Three Sacred Treasures. Since the Kamo family could no longer maintain its resistance against the Abe clan, it was only natural that the Kamo family was abandoned.

Kamo no Tadashi understood this, so he didn't want to argue anymore.

The only thing he couldn't let go of was his disciple.

"It's easier said than done. The Kakain family is likely to suffer heavy losses. This turmoil in Heian-kyo is no ordinary event, and it may even open the gates to the underworld." Ashiya Dōman's expression was grave, causing Kamo no Tadayuki to frown.

Wow, it's that serious?

"If you can persuade my disciple in Nara, then I have no objection," Kamo no Tadayuki said with a sigh to Ashiya Michiman.

If that's the case, Kamo no Tadayuki naturally can't ignore it.

He could only do his best to ask Saigyouji Hanyu for assistance.

"Persuade a brat?" Ashiya Dōman thought for a moment, then chuckled. "Then let this old man get some exercise and head to Nara."

Perfect timing, let's meet Kamo no Tadayuki's second disciple.

The genius whom Kamo no Tadayuki described was no less than Abe no Seimei.

...

Saigyouji Yuzuru never expected that he would be targeted by the old fox.

Furthermore, the great Onmyoji Doman even predicted that a deity would descend upon Heian-kyo during the chaos there.

The abilities of the great Onmyoji are thus evident.

True power doesn't come from being a mere Grand Onmyoji. A true Grand Onmyoji, however, can use various methods to maximize benefits and minimize harm, and even perceive the future.

Kamo no Tadayuki possessed 'future vision,' Ashiya Dōman could predict divine intervention... Even Abe no Seimei had some ability to foresee the future.

Saigyouji Yuusuke has only scratched the surface of what Onmyoji is like.

However, despite his strength, Doman could not predict Saigyouji Habu's growth.

The old fox was scheming to use anything he could to serve Hua Kaiyuan's family.

However, things may not always go as the old fox wishes.

Times change because of people.

Every era has its geniuses, and the geniuses of every era are the sons of man.

Saigyouji Hanyu was the lucky son of man, and as such, he possessed extraordinary talent for embarking on the path of Onmyoji.

Originally, the son of a human from the Heian period should have been Abe no Seimei. Unfortunately, he now wishes to fall into demonhood and be reborn into the world, abandoning his human form.

The existence of Saigyouji Hanyu inevitably replaced him.

Therefore, it was impossible for the eras of Saigyouji Habu and Abe no Seimei to coexist.

However, when Saigyouji Hanyu truly faces his senior brother, he will need more time to grow.

The escalating war between the Genji and Abe clans presented an opportunity.

He originally planned to go to Harima Province to explore the headquarters of the Shimokakaiin family, but with the expansion of the war, it was not easy to bypass the battlefields of both sides.

With Watanabe no Tsuna dead, and one of the Four Heavenly Kings gone, how could Abe no Seimei's Twelve Divine Generals not seize the opportunity?

Despite the intensity of the battle, the two races' top fighters were still not mobilized.

The strongest and most powerful member of the Abe clan was Abe no Seimei, while the strongest member of the Minamoto clan was Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

The two should have been comrades, but now they are like strangers.

Ultimately, it all boils down to a struggle for interests.

Seimei had his own ambitions, and so did Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

...

As the war escalated, it began to affect the Nara area.

Right now, it's just that there are more monsters. What if Nara becomes a battlefield?

And so, Saigyouji Hanyu rode the Oboroguruma from Mount Nara and began his exorcism of yokai.

At the same time, you can grind reputation, earn achievements, and complete some side quests.

At most, you can exchange some materials and become proficient in the spells you have mastered.

All the other spells were mastered to a high level.

This made Saigyouji Hanyu very satisfied with his growth, and the monsters he encountered along the way were more troublesome than one after another.

On the huge, dark-colored carriage, Midori felt melancholy.

"Can we really stop this war?" At this moment, Midori seemed less confident.