Genshin Impact: The Vision of Gods Shines Again

Feeling stifled and easily becoming irritable, Mu Xian didn't want to exchange pleasantries with Zhong Li.

"Where's Walnut?"

"The sect leader is not here."

Zhongli crossed his arms, speaking as if he were catching up with an old friend.

"However... it's a blessing in disguise."

Zhongli smiled slightly: "At least my wait wasn't in vain."

It was that kind of riddle-like talk again, as if they really expected Mu Xian to understand it.

Do you still remember the contract we made back then?

Before Mu Xian could speak, Zhong Li looked at the distant Lonely Cloud Pavilion, as if lost in memories.

"That contract must be bothering you a lot."

Mu Xian did not answer, but the indifference on his face told Zhong Li his answer.

"Just as I thought..."

Zhong Li's tone remained as calm as ever.

"Saving you back then was just a small favor."

"When I entered into the contract with you, it was also my wishful thinking."

"Perhaps... this could be considered a form of repaying a debt of gratitude..."

As he spoke, Zhongli turned his gaze to Mu Xian.

"From this day forward, our contract is considered terminated."

Zhongli's words did not bring Mu Xian much relief.

He paused for a moment, then squinted and looked at Zhongli more closely for the first time.

The contract was terminated suddenly and inexplicably, which made everyone feel that something was amiss.

Before Mu Xian could discern much from Zhong Li, Zhong Li had already turned back towards the direction of the Layered Rock Abyss.

The entire Stratocratic Abyss is quite a large basin, and its magnificent scenery can be seen from the entrance.

"Perhaps you sense something strange about your body."

"This body, unless subjected to an attack powerful enough to shake the heavens and earth..."

Zhongli stopped mid-sentence, like a riddle teller.

But this time, Mu Xian understood the meaning behind Zhong Li's words.

However, before Mu Xian could ask Zhong Li about the origin of this body, Zhong Li had already changed the subject.

"However, even if you do return to the ley lines as you wish... I think the sect leader will do everything she can to bring you back."

"For you, this might be another kind of trouble..."

"Why are you telling me all this?" Mu Xian asked.

Although I'm reluctant to admit it, Hu Tao... might really do something.

I think you're hesitating too.

Zhongli then spoke to Mu Xian, saying, "He's hesitant about whether leaving will affect the Hall Master, and he's also hesitant about how to get rid of him."

"If you really want to leave silently on your own, why don't you..."

As he spoke, Zhongli's tone became serious: "It would be better to let everyone forget you."

"Whether it's blood relatives, old friends, or the head of the hall himself."

Previously, Mu Xian's gaze had been fixed on Zhong Li.

After Zhongli finished speaking, Mu Xian finally understood another layer of meaning.

Whether the contract ends or everyone forgets themselves...

All of this seems to be a prelude to what is to be said later.

Before Zhong Li could speak, Mu Xian asked, "So what am I supposed to do now?"

"Do you know..."

Zhongli continued tactfully, “The history of this world is hidden within the World Tree, constantly flowing through every branch of the World Tree, which is controlled by the God of Wisdom.”

"However, for me, so-called history is not as reliable as I imagined."

As he spoke, Zhongli walked up to Mu Xian.

"The little device I gave Aja before is now in your hands, isn't it?"

Mu Xian knew that Zhong Li was referring to the wooden glass lily in his arms.

Before Mu Xian could take out the glass lily, he felt something being stuffed into his palm.

I glanced down and saw it was the bracelet I had left at the ancestral hall.

"The mechanism is called the Fleeting Glass, which was given to me by an old friend."

"The two crystal flowers are a pair. If one flower absorbs energy and blooms, the other flower will release energy and slowly wither away."

"On one side, a few petals bloom, while on the other side, a few petals fall."

Zhongli's tone became distant, and his gaze seemed to pass through Mu Xian and look towards a more distant direction behind Mu Xian.

"Although the sect leader doesn't want me to tell you, but..."

As he spoke, Zhongli's thoughts returned: "The Hall Master is currently in Sumeru, and I have also placed the other part of the Sumeru Glazed Tile in the Hall Master's hands."

"No matter what, before you make a decision, I still hope you can personally deliver it to the hall master."

...

Crows flew over the towering cliffs, adding a touch of life to this area that had been sealed off again by Tianquan.

Zhongli's position seemed to be higher than before, and he could see the entire abyss.

However, Zhongli's gaze was only fixed on Fu'ao Valley not far away.

He then moved away from Fu'ao Valley, turned around to look at Tianqiu Valley behind him, and finally focused his gaze on the more distant Nantianmen.

"Wear and tear..."

It was a sigh, as if recalling some past event, which brought to mind an old friend.

The dark brown deer descended from the clouds and quickly landed behind Zhongli.

"Emperor."

The True Lord of Water and Mountain said with some confusion, "After going through so much trouble to rescue him, why terminate the contract that binds him?"

Zhongli gazed into the distance, recalling that so-called contract.

The contract was so brief, consisting of only one sentence.

Take good care of the sect leader until his next death.

There was no written agreement, no names of the parties involved, and it wasn't even a formal contract; it was just something Zhongli casually mentioned.

"That wasn't a contract, and he was never bound by any contract."

Zhongli closed his eyes, recalling the first time he met the heavily injured boy at Guyun Pavilion.

As mentioned before, Zhongli initially only wanted to prevent a mistake; it was just a small act of kindness...

But the boy's gaze at that moment made Zhongli change her mind...

"Liyue, a land ruled by men, should not lose such a person. This is the last contract I, as a god of Liyue, have made."

Zhongli opened his eyes and looked in the direction of Sumeru.

"No, it is not the last contract, nor is it a contract."

This is the first time Zhongli has made a contract with anyone other than this.

—It's not called a contract, it's called a promise.

Chapter 115 Ice and Flame

The world doesn't stop turning because some people leave, but many more people are gradually changed because of those who disappear.

A month has passed since the Rongcai Festival ended, and the relationship between Umijima and Inazuma seems to have become even more strained.

The fireworks girl in Inazuma smiles more happily than before, but she always goes to the beach at night and sets off ugly, monotonous fireworks by herself.

The ninja in the final episode became even more sleepy than before, but he stopped muttering about continuing to grow.

The shogun of the shogunate was still sitting in the castle tower, his usually flawless demeanor occasionally revealing a bewildered expression that even he himself was unaware of.

The Heavenly Commander had been following a number of incorrect orders, and even the meticulous general had apologized.

After returning to Mondstadt, the lady from Mondstadt locked herself in her house, and it was a long time before anyone saw her.

Perhaps it was Ke Qing, or perhaps it was Yan Fei... they would come to the Hall of Rebirth from time to time to take a look.

The same silent ceremonial attendant stood once again at the entrance of the Rebirth Hall, with another newcomer to the hall standing beside her.

The Hall of Rebirth reopened, but the old, catchy limericks were nowhere to be found in the alley, nor was the person that Ke Qing and her friends had hoped to meet.

It wasn't just Ke Qingyanfei searching for someone; there was also a white-haired girl who didn't know who she was looking for.

Walnut and Wood Seer seem to have disappeared...

One day passes, and then it's another day.

The Traveler and Paimon embark on their search for their blood relatives once more, this time heading towards Sumeru, on the western side of Liyue...

"The Seven Gods statue is on that rock. You should have seen it when you came from this path."

"If it's a bit difficult to climb up, it's okay not to clean up. Master won't mind."

The green-haired girl dressed in Sumeru robes looked at the traveler and spoke with understanding.

But clearly, the traveler didn't want to be looked down upon, so he put his hands on his hips.