Red-Haired Yaksha

With sword in hand, the foe’s chest pierced,
Blood-soaked hair, in battle fierce.
Endless sorrow for a fallen land,
East wind sighs, as west winds stand.

Description

In the Kingdom of Yaksha, there were eight great generals, one of whom was named Mi Yan. He had once practiced under the Golden Summit Immortal at the Yuzhen Temple, located at the foot of Mount Lingshan. Having fought countless battles, he possessed the valor of a warrior who could face ten thousand enemies.

Red-Haired Yaksha

Information

Type: Lesser Yaoguai

Location: Pagoda Realm

When a formidable enemy attacked, the Yaksha King appointed Mi Yan as the vanguard general. Mi Yan set up a large camp at the border and addressed his soldiers: “If any of you fear battle, walk away now, and I won’t hold it against you. But know that if we lose this foothold, the kingdom will fall. Our elders, children, and all our wealth will become the property of our enemies.” With these words, he and the entire army swore a blood oath to advance and never retreat.

The Yaksha army, isolated and outnumbered, faced an enemy surrounding them on all sides, their banners blotting out the sky. Wave after wave of enemy forces attacked relentlessly. Mi Yan and his troops fought fiercely, suffering heavy casualties. Ultimately, Mi Yan was surrounded by numerous Arhats and was beheaded.

The soldiers, countless among them having sacrificed their lives, retrieved their general’s head. Placing Mi Yan’s head in his coffin, they witnessed his body slowly sit up and lament, “If we lose our homeland, what difference does it make whether I have a head or not?”

With these words, he closed his eyes and fell back down, finally passing away as blood gushed from his neck, staining his hair red. Later, his subordinates, in a display of loyalty and bravery, poured the blood of their enemies over their heads, emulating Mi Yan. Despite their valor, the Kingdom of Yaksha was ultimately destroyed, but not a single soldier from Mi Yan’s army deserted.