According to Princess Himiya Akiko, Izanagi’s head and torso were not sealed within Yomi. After all, Yomi possessed the power of resurrection, so sealing his head and torso there would only aid his rebirth.0

Mount Fuyo was an active volcano. If its crater were seen as an abyss leading straight to the netherworld, then Yomi lay at the very bottom, at the yin-yang rift, plugging the surging yin energy. Izanagi’s remains rested above Yomi, and above them was the seal set by Vairocana.0

Whether one sought to enter Izanagi’s divine kingdom or Yomi itself, one had to first fish out Izanagi’s remains.0

Sage Qingwei’s concern was how much consciousness Izanagi still retained. If Izanagi was asleep or half-asleep, moving only by instinct, then it would not be so troublesome. But if he were fully awake, that would be disastrous. After all, Izanagi was an ancient god, ranked far above the Three Great Kami. Who knew what power he might wield?0

Princess Himiya Akiko’s reply gave Sage Qingwei some reassurance. Vairocana had not only shattered Izanagi’s body but also scattered his soul, leaving...0