The messenger's face was filled with fear. "Wh … When?"
His face suddenly changed into a smile. "Sorry, I was just joking. Please return that thing to me. We'll reach Kyoto soon."
Even if Xu Xian did not listen to Muto Makoto's translation, he knew what the guy was talking about through mind reading. He shook his head helplessly. "In your dreams." He clenched his fist tightly. The token turned into powder in his palm and scattered with the wind.
Xu Xian clapped his hands. The half-human, half-demon Yellow Springs Knights let out a sharp roar. Their bodies emitted a greyish black miasma. The surrounding plants that came into contact with the miasma quickly withered and died.
The messenger, who was standing in between them, was the first to bear the brunt. He wanted to turn into the wind and escape, but he was surrounded by the miasma. In an instant, only a pile of white bones was left.
The diplomatic group behind Xu Xian retreated continuously. The two deputies even rolled and crawled backward.
When the miasma dissipated, all the knights had disappeared. Only a lot of armor was left on the ground. The traces of the miasma's corrosion stopped in front of Xu Xian's feet.
Everyone in the diplomatic group was still in shock. They did not expect the land of Japan to be so dangerous. There were so many demons.
Wei Qing looked at Xu Xian. If it were not for him, everyone in the diplomatic mission would have died. This person who dared to say that he could quell the rebellion of a foreign country by himself indeed had incredible power.
Muto Makoto looked at the Yellow Springs Token that had turned into powder regretfully. If he could control an army like this, even if it was only a small part of it, no human army in this land would be able to fight against him.
However, after seeing this scene, he no longer had any doubts. He looked up at Xu Xian's back. As long as he could get this man's support, not only could he take back the Shogun's throne, but he could even replace the Emperor of the "Aeon Clan".
He was also shocked by his own thought. The Emperor was the descendant of the Amaterasu God. No matter how strong the Daimyo was, he would not dare to say that he could replace the Emperor. Therefore, no matter how many rebellions there were, the Emperor would always be the ruler in name.
However, he suddenly felt that this was not impossible. There was nothing in this world that could not be changed.
Originally, it was impossible for the Muto family to be destroyed, but in the end, it was.
Originally, he thought that it would be impossible for him to return to his hometown, but now, he had returned.
He believed in the existence of miracles. If he could change dynasties like in the Central Plains, abolish the great names, and make the world belong to the Muteng Clan, then his name would surpass all his predecessors!
Xu Xian didn't expect that his unintentional action would bury such a root of disaster for this land. No matter how weak a person was, as long as they had the foundation of strength, they would also give birth to vigorous ambitions.
"You can come out now," Xu Xian said as he turned towards the depths of the forest.
The guards hurriedly got into a defensive stance.
The bushes trembled, and a young man wearing a white hunting robe with green patterns walked out from the bushes. He said in a language that was not entirely Chinese, "Excuse me."
Wei Qing drew his bow and said, "Who are you?
Why are you hiding there? "
The man was pointed at by the bow and arrow, but he didn't panic at all. He said calmly, "I'm a Onmyoji. I felt the demonic energy here and wanted to help you, but now it seems that you don't need my help."
The Onmyoji explained, then bowed respectfully to Muto Makoto and said, "Long time no see, Muteng-sama."
Muto Makoto also seemed to remember something. "You're Abe …"
The Onmyoji smiled and looked at Xu Xian. "You're the envoy from Great Xia?"
Although he only crushed the token just now, it was clear that this person didn't care about the Yellow Springs Horsemen at all.
"I'm Xu Xian, the envoy from Great Xia. Onmyoji, can you tell me your name?"
Xu Xian nodded. He was also sizing up this Onmyoji. Although this Onmyoji didn't have the strength to move him, perhaps it was because he didn't have a systematic cultivation system.
However, this Onmyoji's surname and outstanding appearance made him pay more attention. He thought to himself, 'Could this be the person in the legends?'
However, because history had changed completely, he couldn't judge. However, this Onmyoji's body was indeed brimming with an inhuman aura. It was vaguely familiar.
According to the legends, that person was the son of the white fox.
Wait, this can't be Hu Xinyue's son, right? It can't be, judging from her attitude of looking down on humans.
"I … I'm Abe no Seimei. I've heard of your name before. Your poems can't even be blocked by the sea, but I didn't expect you to be so … young."
Xu Xian said, "As expected!" However, he was a little puzzled. It didn't seem right to calculate history.
Moreover, if there was a huge deviation in history, everything would be rewritten later. At least, he hadn't seen any famous historical figures in Middle Earth.
Was it because he was a semi-mythical figure that he was lucky enough to survive? Or was this Abe no Seimei different from the original historical figure?
Muto Makoto said, "Abe no Seimei, what are you doing here? We don't need you here."
"I hope to be able to help you, and I hope to receive your help."
Muto Makoto said angrily, "The Aoi family used the power of demons. My father once asked for help from the Yin-Yang Bungalow, but you Onmyojis ignored it. Now you want to help me? What are your intentions?"
Abe no Seimei said, "You must know that the Onmyojis' primary mission is to protect the Emperor. The Aoi family can only use the power of demons with the help of foreigners. Although we don't want to see such a scene, the demon fox was very active at that time. The Aoi family is still human, after all. We can't waste all our power on him. We can only think of a way to deal with him after we seal the demon fox."
"Help from foreigners?"
Xu Xian wondered if it was the Sect of Flame's doing. Obviously, the Onmyojis were not as powerful as the Heavenly Court. Since they were not powerful enough, they could only choose between humans who used the power of demons and real demons to deal with. The priority was naturally the demons.
Xu Xian asked, "What is the demon fox you are talking about?"
Abe no Seimei said with a heavy expression, "Naturally it's the Nine-tailed demon fox. Because of the Nine-tailed demon fox and the Aoi family, Kyoto is now the world of demons."
Xu Xian sighed. Obviously, the answer was as he expected. They could find two people to kill for no reason in Middle Earth. They could probably do whatever they wanted here.
"Then why are you jumping out to be his enemy now?
Don't you care about the demon fox anymore? "
Abe no Seimei said, "I have to stop the Aoi family. He is now preparing his troops and wants to use the power of demons to take over the land of Middle Earth."
"According to the documents I understand, the Middle Earth is not as overrun by demons as here. Obviously, someone is secretly suppressing the actions of the demons. I'm afraid this kind of power is not something that any human or demon can resist.
Once a war breaks out, many innocent people will lose their lives. Furthermore, it will cut off our relations with the Middle Earth. I'm afraid the damage to this country will be much greater than the Demonic Fox. I was already considering changing my target, but after witnessing your power just now, I hope that you can lend me a hand and seal the Demonic Fox. "
"Then, we can combine the power of the Muto family to overthrow the Aoi family, rebuild the shogunate, and become a vassal of Xia again. Then, we can restore our friendship with Middle Earth. Then, your mission will be completed."
Although his words were a little unclear, the meaning was clear. He thought of the trouble that the fox had caused him, and it could cause him even more trouble.
Xu Xian agreed without hesitation. "I promise you, but when the time comes, please let me deal with the demon fox." There was still someone waiting to talk to her.
Moreover, things would be much simpler if he could get the help of the local natives. After all, he did not have the determination to destroy the sun and butcher the beauty. It would be best if he could push the boat with the current. Although he accidentally did both things later, that was a story for the future.
Abe no Seimei showed a relieved expression and said to Muto Sei, "I've already asked people to help you contact the various places about your return."
The Muto family's hundred years of foundation would not be destroyed so easily. This was also what he wanted to make use of. If there was no one to inherit the position after the fall of the Aoi family, the ambitions of the various daimyos would be out of control, and it would eventually evolve into a national war.
The envoy group set off again. On the way, out of curiosity about the historical figures, Xu Xian asked, "I don't mean to offend you, but your aura is very different from ordinary people. It seems to have a very strong demon aura."
Abe no Seimei hesitated and said vaguely, "To tell you the truth, my mother is indeed not an ordinary person. Because of her, I could see and control demons since I was young. Therefore, I was accepted as a disciple by the famous Onmyoji Lord Abe. After my master passed away, I took over the Yin Yang head and became the leader of the Yin Yang Dao. However, my actions have always been unworthy of my master's teachings."
Although he was talented, it was obvious that Abe no Seimei, who was born in this era, was not as relaxed and proud as in the original history. However, there was no problem with this family tree.
Xu Xian could only say calmly, "After completing this matter, you might be able to become the most famous Onmyoji for thousands of years."
"How could that be!"
Xu Xian said, "Is it because of this reason that you only said to seal the demonic fox and not kill her?" With Hu Xinyue's ability to attract hatred, anyone would want to stab her twice!
Abe no Seimei said, "It's not like that. That demonic fox is too powerful. I only have the confidence to seal her because I borrowed a divine artifact. I'm afraid it's impossible to kill her.
Well, maybe that's also the reason! "
"Divine artifact?"
When Xu Xian was about to ask what kind of divine artifact it was, the forest suddenly came to an end, and a city appeared in front of everyone.
Abe no Seimei pointed to the tallest building in the city and said, "The demonic fox usually stays there."