Earth Immortal Righteous Path

Chapter 401 Ashiya Michiman and Izumo Zi
Long, long ago, there was an "evil" monk named Onmyoji Ashiya Michimitsu.

From the standpoint of the nobles at that time, he failed in a martial arts battle, so he was "evil".

As a matter of course, the victor Qingming is naturally just.

However, this Onmyoji, who is more like a monk than an Onmyoji, still has a high reputation among the people.

The general public didn't think he was evil, but missed this venerable mage very much.

He and Qingming, one in the folk and one in the court.

It also stands on the pinnacle of the Yin-Yang Dao in the current world, and also has a very high popularity. It is almost the two banners of the Yin-Yang Dao at that time.

Of course, when it comes to Onmyoji, one has to mention the origin of Onmyoji.

The Japanese "Yin-Yang Dao" originated from the Yin-Yang and Five Elements Theory during the period when a hundred schools of thought were contending in China.

In the era of ignorant science, in order to avoid disasters, people always hope to know the changes of the world in advance. The emergence of "Yin Yang and Five Elements Theory" has turned this wish into reality.Its representative classic is the "Book of Changes" that has been handed down since the Zhou Dynasty!
Therefore, it is not unreasonable to regard "Book of Changes" as one of the original classics of Yin and Yang Dao.

In the sixth century A.D., the Chinese theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements was introduced to Japan by mixing Taoist incantations and esoteric astrology.

After landing in Japan, some local cultures were infiltrated, thus forming a unique "Yin Yang Tao".

However, when this term officially appeared in Japanese historical materials, it was already the tenth century.

The Yin-Yang Dao at this time is different from the early Chinese Yin-Yang thought. It has both divination, sacrifice, astronomy, calendar and other applications.

Prince Shotoku of the Tuigu Dynasty is a leader in using this knowledge.A believer in Buddhism, he considered the combination of yin and yang and five elements when he formulated the "twelve ranks of crown positions" and the color of clothing, which had a great impact on Japanese society. Since then, onmyoji has become a popular "profession" and entered a period of full prosperity.

What kind of person is an Onmyoji?
Simply put, it can be said to be a fortuneteller or an illusionist.They not only know how to observe the stars and recognize people's faces, but also measure directions, know disasters, draw symbols, recite spells, and perform illusions.People also know the reasons for invisible forces, such as fate, souls, and ghosts, and have the ability to control these things.

The organization formed by the gathering of Onmyoji is called "Yin Yang Dao".

Occupations similar to onmyoji once appeared in China.

That is Confucianism.

Yes, it is Confucianism.

At least in the Confucianism of the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, it was a similar profession to that of Onmyoji.

The same people who know Feng Shui and learn divination from the "Book of Changes" are masters who are proficient in both.

Not only that, the great Confucianists at that time also knew about astronomy and disasters, and even came up with the theory of "interaction between heaven and man", which fooled the world for many years.

Therefore, in this respect, even if onmyojis are replaced by Confucian scholars in the Han Dynasty, it is not out of the question.

Anyway, both of them have to study the "Book of Changes", and even learn secret spells.

Yes, unlike the Confucian scholars of later generations, the Confucian scholars in the Han Dynasty even knew magic arts...
Many people don't know that Confucianism has changed many times during the historical changes, but at least the Confucianism in the Han Dynasty really shouldered the same responsibilities as Onmyoji.

There are many great Confucians who are proficient in physiognomy and divination, and at the same time dabble in astronomy and geography, as well as various disasters, including but not limited to drawing amulets and chanting spells, expulsion of unknown...

It sounds more and more similar.

Therefore, there is no doubt that the origin of Onmyoji is regarded as ancient China.

The Heian Era, an era that once faced the prosperous Tang Empire across the sea.

It has bred a splendid and splendid culture that will amaze future generations, but it also hides many unknown darkness.

Beginning in 794 AD when the capital of Japan was moved from Nagao to Heian, the Heian era began slowly for more than [-] years.

But Ping An in the capital city is not a paradise, with ghosts and ghosts intertwined. Demons and ghosts do not stay in remote forests or deep mountains, but live together with human beings in the capital, even under the same roof.

Heian-kyo is being eaten away by monsters, becoming a lair of ghosts and ghosts, and also a stage where onmyojis are active.

In order to eliminate the contradictions between heaven, earth, human beings and ghosts, "Onmyoji" show their talents.

They use all-inclusive divination and mysterious spells to exorcise evil spirits and kill monsters, and become powerful protectors from the royal family to the common people!
But the job of an onmyoji is not easy to hold. To survive in the intriguing court, they must be familiar with all kinds of elegant things, such as Waka, Chinese poetry, pipa, flute, and incense or tea ceremony.

In addition, you must have the ability to see through people's hearts and the professional ethics of not leaking secrets.Therefore, those who can become Onmyoji are all the first-class talents at that time.

Therefore, a qualified onmyoji has the following requirements in summary:
Familiar with court etiquette, aristocratic entertainment appreciation, proficient in psychology, diplomacy, professional ethics of keeping secrets, familiar with the classics of yin and yang, and sufficient adaptability!

With so many harsh conditions, even among thousands of apprentices, not one of them may be able to become a talent.

Therefore, at that time, all the efforts of the whole country were devoted to the establishment of Onmyolia and the cultivation of Onmyoji, and the gain was nothing more than taking care of the situation in Kyoto so that it would not deteriorate.

It is no exaggeration to say that becoming an Onmyoji was equivalent to becoming an aristocrat in the Heian era.

Even ordinary little nobles are not as noble as onmyojis.

They, in the Heian era, were equivalent to the scholar-bureaucrat class in the Warring States period of China.

The status is above the ordinary nobles and below the great nobles, and they are the absolute elites of this country!

Onmyoji is a combination of alchemists, astrologers and Fengshui masters. It is mainly engaged in Yinyang Dao, Li Dao (making calendars), Tianwen Dao (providing astrological services) and Leu Ke (timekeeping).

If it is in an ordinary world, then this kind of profession can predict the weather at best. Although it is rare for ordinary people, it is not so magical.

It's a pity that this is an era where ghosts and ghosts live together at night, and ghosts and monsters are real, and all kinds of disasters even haunt people's roofs...
Then in such an era, an onmyoji who walks among humans, gods, and ghosts and balances yin and yang is quite remarkable!

Fighting against gods and monsters with a mortal body is not just possible with magic spells.

"Onmyoji's actions take up [-]% of their strategy, [-]% of their spells, and the remaining [-]% by deception."

All qualified onmyojis understand this point.

To deal with those mobile natural disasters that destroy cities at every turn, relying on spells that have been practiced for at most decades is not enough to rely on.

Most of the time, they rely on tricks, courage, and illusions to fight, and rarely confront them head-on.

Among them, the best ones are undoubtedly not famous all over the world, but become heroes in people's hearts.

Ashiya Michimitsu is such a hero.

Although he himself doesn't think he has anything to do with the word "hero".

"Huakaiyuan...does Yinyangliao have any records about this surname?"

Leaning against the wall of the ruined temple, the lazy Master Daoman asked about the air in front of him.

Shikigami can be invisible, just like all kinds of aliens in this era.

Ordinary people do not have the ability to see spirits and ghosts.

"No, I searched all the documents about surnames in the whole country, and there is no record about Huakaiyuan."

There was a voice in the air that sounded like a little boy.

"In addition, there is another saying that this Huakaiyuan... is your descendant..."

Daoman, who was drinking, suddenly threw the jug out.

"I don't remember that I have a wife and children?"

Master Daoman is a mage onmyoji, that is, a monk onmyoji.

He had disciples, but he never got married. Where did he get a son with the surname "Hua Kai Yuan"?

"Is this acting in the old man's name?"

Daoman, with half-gray hair, clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction.

"The old man would like to see the quality of this Huakaiyuan... If you dare to call yourself my descendant, you must at least show decent skills."

"Zi Ji, go and give me a try, this Huakaiyuan Xiuyuan's ability."

Following Daoman's call, a young girl in purple came out of the ruined temple, without saying a word, and was about to leave with her luggage on her back.

"Go, it's just right, he and you have met before, so I don't think I will admit the wrong person."

"You want to learn Yin Yang from me, isn't it because of this guy?"

"Now, it's time..."

This girl is none other than Izumo Zi who lost so badly three months ago.

Three months can change many things, including a girl's life.

The guy named Huakaiyuan Xiuyuan slipped away after making a fuss, which was a fatal blow to this girl, especially when she read out the vision in public...

As a result, she came here under orders to hunt down Huakaiyuan Xiuyuan in order to wash away her responsibility for negligence.

So, Shi Izumo, yes, Shizumo Izumo is now, remembering what she saw in the spirit vision back then, she made a special trip to inquire around Harima, and found Ashiya Michimitsu, who lives in a ruined temple here.

The time was... three days ago.

(End of this chapter)