sinovels Chapter 32
Chapter 32
【Taishan House Monarch Sacrifice】
-Because it was born of jealousy, it was brought to darkness.
-Birth jade, foot jade, death return jade.
-The scarlet lance, decorated with ghosts and gods, worships it.
- In the dark, retreat with fire.
-Jihuazhi wood, bibiro wood, white glue wood.
- The truth cannot be attained.
- Hold a pitch-black lance and worship it.
-Appear from the deep underworld!
-The eight-hunting spear is bound by a thick dyed rope,
-Open it for me, the way of ghosts and gods! (Note)
After reading this passage several times, I finally determined its meaning.
That's right, what's mentioned here is the content of "Taishan Mansion King's Sacrifice", which is known as the highest secret art that can control life and death in Yin Yang art.
The "Chao. Zhanshiluejue" kept by the Yuwujia was indeed written by King Ma Cangye, which was also confirmed by Mao Youquanzong.The various secret techniques recorded during this period were all created by the person who is revered as the Great Onmyoji.No one knows how deep that person's mana is.Because all the stories about him have been deliberately concealed, and disappeared without a trace from the long years, and the only work he left to future generations cannot even be verified by the author.However, one only needs to look at the five-pointed star seal (Note), which is the most basic curse seal of Yin Yang, to know the important position he occupies in the history of Yin Yang Dao.A considerable part of the theories about the five elements in Japanese Yin and Yang Dao are derived from the narratives in "Chao. Zhan Shi Lue Jue".As a study of basic theories, Yuwujia has maintained exchanges with clergy in other parts of Japan since ancient times, and the pentagram curse seal should have been widely spread at that time.
The collected volumes are not complete.I once read all the secret volumes as the chief priest, and I obviously feel that some parts are missing.This sense of incongruity has been preserved until now, only to realize that the content contained in the missing part turned out to be the source of the misfortune involving Tsukimi's continuation of the millennium.And part of that is now in my hands—
The few dilapidated book pages found in the secret altar under the worship hall of Tsukiyomi Shrine are indeed very similar to the inside pages of the scrolls of the Asakura family that I have seen.It was sealed in this stone-made space smaller than the underground warehouse by the sealing technique set by someone, and the time must have exceeded hundreds of years.
Being able to discover this space is also because of "inheriting" the power of that person.If everything is as he said, "Tsukiyomi Shrine" is just a virtual space he created a long time ago, then it is not surprising that there is a secret room here that only he can open.
There are no higher and taboo secret techniques recorded on the pages of the book. Instead, there are some sentences that seem to express my heart, which is very different from the content I have read in the past.About "the truth can't be achieved", it should be the author's heart, but the content of the other few sentences surprised me even more.
"Shengyu, Zuyu, Daohuiyu", these are ancient artifacts that only appeared in legends.Whether they really exist and what their functions are, even the most authoritative researchers of Yin and Yang in Japan today cannot be sure.But I also cannot deny it, because there are indeed several national treasure-level artifacts in Japan that have been preserved to this day, and the god-killing blade "Fudu Yuhun" (Note) enshrined in the forbidden area of the Asakura family is one of them.
Afterwards, I ordered someone to investigate the sacrificial vessel mentioned in the page again, and finally found that little-known secret technique in the extremely ancient spell books.
Taishan Fujun is the synonym for the god of the underworld.It is said that it is in charge of life and death and makes a verdict on the dead soul, determining whether it is going to the eternal world, entering reincarnation, or being driven into the underworld.As the name suggests, Taishan Mansion Monarch Sacrifice is a ceremony in which the performer worships the god of the underworld, so that his soul can break away from the normal track, no longer restricted by life and death, and become an existence close to gods and demons.This is also the highest field of the legendary Yin-Yang Art, the ultimate secret art that allows the practitioner to freely walk through the Yin-Yang Dao.
The sacrificial utensils used in the process of performing the spell are legendary secret treasures that have long been lost in the long river of time. The ultimate purpose of that spell is not only to pray to the gods, but also to reach an agreement, which is already an area that is almost inaccessible to humans.
King Ma Cang Ye didn't just leave a thousand-year-old curse on the people of Yuejian, his purpose was more than that, otherwise he shouldn't use such a profound secret technique.His heart is twisted, crazy, but surprisingly pure.That desire was so strong that when I read those few words, I felt I could empathize with him clearly.
Ye and I were not born in the dark ages, and we also have a family that gives us warmth.Still, I'm at a loss.Because from the Heian Era thousands of years ago to the present, people's hearts have not changed, and there has never been a lack of sorrow, pain, hatred, and envy in this world, and wars and disputes have never left human history for a second.
Even without seeing those memory fragments belonging to King Ye since birth, I wouldn't have much affection for humans.Psykers can touch human souls and see the dark world in people's hearts that the world cannot directly see.After understanding that this world is not ideal, many priests will have similar questions:
Why should such a world be guarded?
In the past, I couldn't understand how other priests thought and made the decision to stay in Yuejian, and what they thought about me.But now, I already possess the forbidden power of "spiritual vision", and I can easily understand what they try to hide under the pious surface, and the result is not much different from what I imagined.In fact, I did do something that would make Yuejian fall into a catastrophe beyond redemption.However, I don't understand why they regard Ye Ye as a dangerous and vicious person who endangers Yue Jian.He is obviously so gentle and kind, he has almost dedicated his life to his mission several times, why on earth should he treat him like this?
Just because he was born in Ma Cang's family, he was destined to be treated "differently" and to suffer loneliness.Just because he is my younger brother, he is doomed to bear baseless accusations and unwarranted charges.
Although our original intentions are different, both Yedu and I have worked hard with the goal of offering sacrifices to priests, and we have also worked hard to study methods to eliminate disasters and protect Yuejian.But now I understand that no matter what we do for Yuejian, even if we sacrifice our lives, the respect and gratitude that the surviving people can have for us is quite limited.This kind of positive emotion is far less than the resistance, anxiety and fear in my heart, so they secretly called me the "son of ghosts" who survived the sacrifice.
I don't quite remember which one of the mentors once said this sentence to me: Different people have different sorrows.Too much power is a kind of misfortune.
And up to now, every time I think about it, I feel uncontrollable helplessness and anger in my heart.That poisonous emotion spread from my mind to every nerve in my body, making me anxious and violent.When I realized it, I remembered what Ye Wang said.
Because of his existence, he was hated and feared by others, so he fell into darkness.
Clearly grasping the truth, but unable to practice it in reality.
If the world he lives in is not destroyed, the troubles in his heart will not stop.
So he has to sacrifice to the god in charge of life and death, open the way of ghosts and gods, and let evil spirits come to the world!
Crimson Moon's light suddenly trembled, and it didn't last long.The spiritual power circle of this mezzanine world resonated with my consciousness, because I just retrieved part of the power belonging to its owner.
At some point, Quanzong's figure appeared behind me again.Its form has become very clear, a brown tabby two-tailed cat with a low body, but a sense of vicissitudes in its topaz-like animal eyes, like an old man with extremely white hair.Calculated according to human time, it is nearly a thousand years old, but there is still a bit of arrogance and unruly feeling in its words, probably, it is influenced by the person who adopted him.
——My lord, your power of spiritual vision is already very strong, comparable to that lord.So, you should already know the secrets of this world, right?
I chuckled and put down the broken pages in my hand.
"He created this world because he has an extremely strong obsession, which prevents him from resting in peace in the Kingdom of Eternal Eternity."
——Master Ye Wang is gentler and kinder than anyone else, and also stronger than anyone else.But it was precisely because of this that his heart was corrupted by ghosts... In that dark age when there was no such thing as "peace", the pain and ugliness Lord Ye saw exceeded the limit that human beings could bear.
I can feel the pain caused by the darkness that flows wantonly into my heart. Spiritual vision is indeed a forbidden force that breeds misfortune, but I want to thank it.Taking actions without authorization caused the ceremony to fail, costing me and my family a huge price, but I finally got an equivalent harvest, allowing me to get closer to the real shore.
"Therefore, Ma Cangye King, who failed to fulfill his wish, used Taishan Mansion Lord Sacrifice to make his soul immortal in the root country. He hoped that one day he would bury this world in darkness with his own hands, and I It is the chess piece that makes his wish come true."
The cat's eyes widened again, staring into mine.Its expression also gave me a feeling of déjà vu, the person I met was not me, but Ye Wang.
"King Ye is about to come to the world again, and what he wants to destroy is not only Yuejian. He also needs a body that allows him to move freely, destroy Yuejian's enchantment, and let the eclipse spread to the entire world. And let this come true It's me... Quanzong, am I his reincarnation?"
——This is not reincarnation.
"Indeed. The reincarnated soul must abide by the precepts of the underworld, abandon everything in the past, and start a new life. But Ye Wang wants to engrave all these firmly in his soul until the soul dissipates. This should be Is it the 'rebirth' achieved through Taishan Mansion Monarch Festival?"
——That is indeed more accurate.Once your soul is completely liberated from the Root Kingdom, you will be reborn as Lord Ye Wang.Today you can be said to be incomplete.
"By then, 'I' will no longer be me, right?"
——This... Xiaosheng can't say for sure.And, how exactly do you define 'you' as an existence?From Xiaosheng's point of view, the soul you have now is still equivalent to Mr. Ye Wang, but it is not complete.
Looking at the confused cat spirit, I paused for a moment and found a way to express my thoughts:
"Maybe I was born as the same existence as him, I don't deny this, but the life I experienced is different from his. Even if I give me all his memories, I won't become Makura King Ye, Quanzong." I looked into its eyes and added firmly:
"Even if his soul is revived here, it won't be the Great Onmyoji Ma Cang Ye Wang you are familiar with, do you understand?"
Mao Ling blinked, as if tears were about to fall from his eyes.It stretched its body and paced a few steps in the void, and finally turned around again, with a slight whimper in its throat.
It is a royal spirit that has evolved into an elf, and has a wise mind, so it must have understood the truth long ago.What Ma Cang Yewang left in the Root Country is his strongest obsession and resentment, and there is no memory and humanity in the past.As for me, I was born as an existence with exactly the same "beginning" as him, and I descended into the Asakang house through the Taishanfu Monarch Sacrifice.Most likely, when the seal of the gate of the underworld is released, Ye Wang's obsession that has existed for thousands of years will merge with me.
Whether my consciousness was replaced by Ye Wang's obsession, or that obsession became a part of me, the former "Ma Cang Ye Wang" and "Ma Canghao" will no longer exist.At the main festival four years later, everything will naturally become clear, and Yuejian's fate will reach the final point of divergence at that moment.
"My younger brother Ye Ta, although he is willing to fulfill the mission of the priest and sacrifice himself, but in fact he does not like humans as much as he appears on the surface. So, I have always been unable to understand him. Why do you choose to guard this world? You know Most of the tragedies caused by spirits in the world stem from the darkness of the human heart. It can be said that the world is to blame. I have no need to protect such human beings. But, I made a decision a long time ago. No matter what kind of wish Ye has, I Will be by his side and help him achieve his ideal." I narrowed my eyes slightly and declared decisively:
"So, I won't let Wang Ye get what he wants, you understand?"
——My lord, please do according to your own decision.
The cat spirit lowered his body and made a humble gesture.I won't be surprised by its answer, because now I can easily detect even its heart, and there are times when spiritual vision is convenient.
"You appeared in front of me on purpose, and you naturally understand that it will hinder your master's rebirth. Is it okay?" I looked at it with provocative eyes, but it showed a slightly dazed and sad expression Come.
--Yes.Xiaosheng hopes to use your hand to stop Master Ye Wang.As you said, that gentle and kind Master Ye Wang will never come back...Xiaosheng just hopes...
"His obsession has lingered in the root country for more than a thousand years and became demonized. No magician can purify it. What awaits him is the end and eternal nothingness."
——Even so, Xiaosheng...
Quanzong's voice was drowned in the void, it just turned around slightly, and then quickly disappeared into the solidified darkness.
I sincerely hope that Master Ye Wang can be freed from the abyss of loneliness and pain...
I heard it say this in its heart, earnestly and sadly.
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The Siyue Festival, hosted by me, has come to an end.Although the ceremony failed, the temporary barrier built by several priests headed by Ma Cang Ye Ming has taken effect, and the effectiveness of the seal will be maintained until the main ceremony four years later.
I can confirm the selection results one year from now without going through the monthly meeting (Note).All of this is the result of that person's secret manipulation, so the next time the officiant priest must be me.
His power has become a curse, binding Tsukimi, and even replacing the gods to dominate the entire Oki Island.As his descendants, the Tsukimi people have survived with the accumulated resentment for thousands of years, and they have reached their limit.And Yue Jian's spiritual path has already stored the power of disaster that can destroy the world, and everything is gradually coming to an end under his control.
If you want to break his curse, you must have more power than him.If Wang Ye's power comes from his unfathomable resentment and despair towards the world, I will defeat him with stronger obsession and determination than him!Let the desire in my heart burn more violently and persistently, and turn it into an absolute will that even the gods cannot control. No matter what kind of fate it is, I will rewrite it!
Before that, as the new Patriarch, I have to face this distraught Tsukimi.
I couldn't attend my grandfather's funeral because I couldn't leave Tsukiyomi Shrine.Mother and father have been in a coma for several days, and it is probably more or less ominous.Most of Tsukimi's business was temporarily suspended, and even external communication was interrupted by the #earthquake caused when the door was opened.
The next week passed quickly in chaos. Before I could finish my thoughts, Granny Mu Nai rushed over from Aomori on the notice of my family, bringing a girl she adopted.If I remember correctly, it should be the marriage contract candidate that Ye once met.
When I saw her, I understood that this girl still has the memories of meeting Ye a few years ago in her heart.
I couldn't help but secretly smiled wryly, what "just met once", Ye you have always underestimated yourself.
Although it was a relationship so weak that even she herself hadn't confirmed it, it was still cherished for several years, and it will continue to be maintained in the future.
Although the girl named Anna was born in an ordinary family, she was feared by the world and abandoned by her family because of her power.In her heart, which hates humans, there is an unhealable pain and deep loneliness.Therefore, when I first met her, I had a feeling of "the same kind".
Most of the family members of the Ma Cang family who were able to be honest with me are no longer there, and the rest, even the family members, have various suspicions and fears about me.But if it's her, she can definitely help me.I need help, especially now that I can no longer move freely.
The mother-in-law went to see Ye who was sleeping in the art of sealing.Her spirit summoning technique is so superb that even the souls that have gone to the eternal world can be recalled for a time.But that was of no use to Ye, because now he should have become another person and started a new life.
The miasma burns on my face left horrific scars that couldn't heal, but it didn't really bother me much.Obviously, Ye Wang didn't want any accidents to happen to me before "rebirth". At that time, it should be his own spiritual power that protected me from the center of the miasma.Even if I cover my face with the prajna face, it still can't reduce the people's fear of me, anyway, I'm not doing it for them.
For a long time after that, I continued to search for the remaining pages of "Super.In the mezzanine world, there are more than one secret room deliberately hidden by Ye Wang. The places I can go to are very limited, and the price of breaking the taboo before is indeed enough.Where I can't go, Quanzong will confirm on my behalf, but this way the progress will be much slower.As King Ye's imperial spirit, it is also restricted by many spells.It can help me now because Ye Wang's obsession is still trapped in the root country, unable to control everything in this world.
I have always had a feeling that there will be the answers I need in the volume of "Super. Accounting for Things", because it is the only relic left by King Ye to future generations, and there are also a few memories of his past recorded in the middle.If I'm going to find a way to defeat him, I have to learn as much as possible about his past.
One day at the end of the Heian period about a thousand years ago, King Ma Cangye, who was the Great Onmyoji of Yinyangliao, suddenly abandoned his mission and set off a bloody storm in the capital, and then went to the spiritual path closest to Heianjing at that time ——The island of exile, the country of Osaki, tried to break the seal of the gate of the underworld, and summoned the eclipse that destroyed the world.
That turmoil was finally quelled, and Ye Wang was executed in the Moon Reading Shrine in Yinzaki Country.Although the eclipse was avoided, people did not have time to prevent him from launching the spell of Taishan Mansion King Sacrifice.The seeds of disaster were sown, and future generations fell into the fear and curse left by him.
I originally thought that this dark past was blocked and annihilated in history by the emperor at that time. After all, that is the attitude that the world often adopts towards taboo things, but now I know that is not the case.
It is Ma Cang Ye Wang himself who makes this history disappear.His powers have become so powerful that everything that threatens his plans is cursed and driven to extinction.Then, for quite a long time, no one dared to mention his name again, and it had become a dreadful curse.Then, he finally got his wish and disappeared from people's memory.
But King Ye was not silent, he turned all his resentment into obsession, entrenched in the root country, waiting for the day when Oki gathers a disaster that can destroy the world, and that is also the day when he will be reborn.
Combining various materials and the narration of the whole clan, the "root" that I have grasped has shown its embryonic form, but at the same time there is a contradiction:
Since King Ye deliberately concealed his past and accumulated power secretly so as not to be destroyed by others, why did he leave the "Super. Accounting for Things" that records his mental journey and spells to future generations?
Although the decision is divided into five parts and kept by the five families separately, and part of it is lost in the secret room of the Tsukiyomi Shrine, it is inevitable that people will see it and guess his identity, and then discover the beginning of the knot. possible.Leaving something that can prove his identity is a failure, and it is even more taboo to record the various spells he created.As a great Onmyoji, it is impossible for him to make such a low-level mistake, so why?
The whole sect is also ignorant of this issue.
So after repeatedly flipping through those ancient pages that had turned yellow, I slowly formed a feeling that there was nothing there.At the same time, the distant past that has appeared intermittently since I was born also emerged one by one.
Perhaps, he has been expecting someone to see this. Although it is an extremely contradictory wish, Wang Ye longs to be understood.
Even if he hates this world and hates humans, he cannot change the fact that he is also a human being, and cannot break free from the abyss of loneliness.
In the end, he's just a human being, too.
Note: This paragraph is referenced from "Yin Yang Treaty".
The birth jade, foot jade, and death return jade are recorded in "Xian Dai Jiu Shi Ben Ji", which only exist in mythology. :
Zuyu: One of the ten kinds of divine treasures, the shape of the jade is a pair of armor, which is a symbol of sufficient soul.
Raw jade: One of the ten kinds of divine treasures, this jade can give people the vitality of life, and is a symbol of vitality and soul.
Death Returning Jade: One of the ten kinds of divine treasures, this jade can revive the dead and is a symbol of the return of the dead.
Jihua の wood, bibiro wood, white bakelite:
A plant used to ward off evil spirits.In fact, it refers to the tree of flowers with vitality, sweet-scented osmanthus with thorny leaves, and white gum wood.
Note: The five-pointed star seal, the curse seal invented by Ma Cang Ye Wang, is in the shape of a pentagram. The five-element theory contained in it is the basic theory of Yin Yang. (This setting in sk is based on Abe Seimei’s Seimei Kikyo Yin. Abe Seimei is also the character prototype of Ye Wang.)
Note: Fudu Yuhun, one of the three great swords in Japanese mythology, the other two are Tianyeyun Sword (Kusanagi Sword) and Tenju Sword.In the original book, this sword is Ye's second medium. In reality, it is a giant sword with a length of more than 2 meters. According to research, it is an ancient weapon forged in the Heian period.
Note: Yuejian ceremony refers to the divination ceremony in the selection.