Twelve Guardians

The Twelve Guardians (十二天将) are the exorcists who inherited the names and powers of Abe no Seimei's shikigami. They are the most powerful exorcists behind the Chief Exorcist and Miko. Each are a member of a house descended from the twelve allies of Abe No Seimei in ancient times.

Strength, Powers and Abilities
A Guardian is as strong as 1000 Exorcists or more. It is determined that all of the Twelve Guardians are as strong as Abe no Seimei and Kuzunoha. In the Anime, They also able to perform a special ritual called Rikujin Shinka and Heavenly Blue Earth Ritual.

Flight
It is said that only Shimon Ikaruga as Suzaku is the only one to have technique that enables flight but there are also Miku Zeze as Daion when she possesses her Giant Doll and Tenma Unomiya as Kijin when he is using his Sword as Hoverboard.

Upgrading Enchantments
It seem that the Guardians' enchantments can be upgraded to modern weapons and robotics, as demonstrated by Subaru Mitejima who uses guns and Cordelia Kasukami who uses a robotic armor.