Simulation: Starting from Under One Person

If we're talking about the sealing-type skill that Rota Dragon King is most comfortable using, it's the formation Morax used to seal Rota Dragon King. Besides, if a formation can seal Rota Dragon King, how could it not seal off even a little bit of pollution?

Even if pollution erupts in a burst, the sealing array can still hold out for a period of time.

While the Dragon King Ruoduo was casting his spell, Fang Rui and the others left the cave. Ye Lan marked the place on the map she had drawn, designating it as a no-go zone, and would arrange for people to monitor the place at all times.

It is not appropriate to entrust this matter to Qianyan Army. We should find a family of exorcists to guard this place. If it is just to guard, two people are enough.

Recording this incident, Yelan continued drawing maps.

Fang Rui found it very difficult to understand flat maps; he had to carefully examine them for a while before he could comprehend them.

The group wandered through the giant rock abyss, sealing off all the dangerous areas.

"I didn't expect there to be so many dangerous areas."

Ye Lan looked at the markings on the map with a sense of helplessness.

"Is it too much? We haven't even reached the halfway point of exploring the Laminar Abyss. There are still many more dangerous areas to explore."

Upon hearing this, Ye Lan's lips twitched slightly. Why were there so many caves in the Layered Rock Abyss? Who dug out these interconnected passages?

Based on the mining methods used by miners, the mine tunnels should consist of a main tunnel and a temporary main tunnel.

That's what she thought, and that's what she asked.

"Hey! It wasn't dug by miners?!" Paimon exclaimed in surprise.

“It doesn’t seem like it.” Ying agreed with Ye Lan’s guess. She had seen mines before, and they wouldn’t be narrow and long.

At least two of the giant caverns are not connected by narrow, elongated passages.

After all, the main mine tunnel is so large and there are so many miners, so if they were to dig, they would do it horizontally, not dig a narrow passage separately, unless there are special circumstances.

"It's possible that it was dug up by illegal organizations such as treasure hunting groups. After all, the Layered Rock Abyss is under lockdown, which is a good place for them to hide from the snow. Besides, even if the Layered Rock Abyss is not under lockdown, it would be very difficult to find someone hiding in it."

"Moreover, the Abyss of Layered Rocks has mushrooms and other plants, as well as usable animals and clean water sources, so there is no problem hiding here for a period of time."

“That’s true…” Yelan agreed with this view. There are quite a few treasure-hunting groups in Liyue, and no one knows exactly where they dug a pit.

Especially in the Layered Rock Abyss, due to the many dangers inside, the Thousand Rock Army will not enter to search, but will only guard key locations.

Therefore, it is the best hiding place for criminals.

As for miners, the mining area is the main mine tunnel; miners will not venture into other areas.

As they talked, the group headed to the next area, and then an object floating in the air came into view.

"This is..." Ying looked somewhat shocked. She was very familiar with the creation that floated in the air, after all, she had seen it not long ago.

The time I spent adventuring in the Dragon Ridge Mountains was truly...cold!

"This is what I meant by items that can evolve impurities. The birth of Lumen Crystal is also related to it."

Amidst the surprised gazes of the crowd, Fang Rui explained, "One of the reasons it appeared here is to deal with pollution."

In other countries, when they stumble into the abyss, it's always a nail driven in, followed by a curse.

When Kanria touched the abyss, the way it was dealt with was by the Keepers of Heaven leading the Seven Rulers to besiege it, and then adding some curses.

Therefore, the amount of energy that Kanria obtained from the abyss must have been enormous...

And Kanria's strength was also so great that even a nail couldn't solve the problem.

but……

The corresponding question is how Kanria developed to this point under the watchful eyes of the guardians of justice.

Based on the situation at Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain, it can be inferred that this country was discovered shortly after it came into contact with the abyss; the difference between the two should be in location and time.

After all, those who uphold the laws of nature should bear the 'wear and tear'.

Wear and tear is imposed by the laws of nature.

It's normal for those who aren't upholders of justice to be worn down and troubled... right?

Uncertain, Fang Rui decided to leave the Lava Abyss and return to Liyue to ask someone.

The current Sustainer no longer resides on Sky Isle, but lives in Liyue, occasionally traveling to Inazuma, Sumeru, and Mondstadt.

As for Fontaine, Nata and Winter Solstice, she rarely went there...

Zhi Dong's attitude towards the maintainers was terrible; he always felt that they would fight.

Fontaine's laws are somewhat chaotic in some aspects, and those who uphold them don't seem to care about adhering to the law, which makes conflicts highly likely.

As for Nata, the god of fire loves to fight, and the entire kingdom is full of martial spirit, so it's not really suitable for playing.

"Can it be transferred?" Ye Lan asked.

"My advice is not to move it. Its landing point is significant. Since it landed here, there must be a reason."

As he said this, Fang Rui estimated the location; this place seemed to be quite close to the area that had been severely contaminated before.

"All right!"

The group left this place and continued to wander around the layered rock abyss, where they encountered the mushroom of Mount Sumeru.

"To be honest, I know there are many mushrooms in Mount Sumeru, but I've never heard of a mushroom that can grow this big and have intelligence."

Looking at the glowing mushrooms, Ye Lan exclaimed from the bottom of her heart, "The mushrooms of Sumeru are truly amazing."

From the information she gathered, the mushrooms in Sumeru were incredibly diverse, possessing all sorts of effects. Some of these effects would genuinely surprise her, but none of her previous surprises were as intense as the ones she encountered this time.

"A mushroom, and you want my help?" Ying's expression was a little subtle; it was yet another request without any payment.

Why do I often encounter requests that are not paid?

She mentally complained, but Ying didn't refuse. Based on the information provided by Mushroom, the group discovered some dangerous monsters in the Layered Rock Abyss.

And I learned a little about Kanria...

According to information provided by the two Abyss Apostles who accompanied them, these knight-like monsters are the form that Kanria's soldiers took after being cursed.

"...What are you thinking about?" Noticing Fang Rui staring at the knights, Kuina asked.

Her voice drew the attention of others, who all looked over, including the two Abyss Apostles.

After all, those who are destined to know who Fang Rui is.

“I’m thinking…whether I should help them lift the curse, after all, these knights have never done anything wrong, nor attacked humans…and they’ve been protecting Hilichurls.”

After all, some of these knights retained their consciousness and were able to control their own behavior and that of their companions, so they lived in areas inaccessible to ordinary people.

Upon hearing this, the two Abyss Apostles were very excited; they would be very happy if their companion could be freed from the curse.

The two did not disturb Fang Rui's thoughts. Although Fang Rui had expressed his ideas, he had not yet made a decision, and neither of them wanted to impose their expectations on others.

Of course, another reason is that Fang Rui's strength is too outrageous, and they can't afford to provoke him.

If they rashly say something that angers Fang Rui, they will be the ones who suffer.

"Yes, I can help."

After a while, Fang Rui had made up his mind, "But how exactly to help depends on asking for their opinion... as well as the opinions of other people."

With that in mind, Fang Rui first helped stabilize the consciousness of these knights, then talked to them, and then led them back to the Abyss of Layered Rocks.

After completing the mission, Ying returned to the Abyss of Layered Rocks and reunited with Fang Rui and the others.

At the entrance to the Abyss of Layered Rocks, Fang Rui met Zhong Li and his companions sitting at a stone table next to a tree, drinking tea and wine. He then told them about the Black Serpent Knight.

“I have no objection,” Zhongli said. “As long as they follow the rules and live peacefully, that’s fine.”

"Same as above." Lei Movie was too lazy to say anything more.

“I’m willing to give them a chance; everyone has the opportunity to choose,” Wendy said.

“My opinion is the same as yours.” In Nasita’s view, since these people have not made any mistakes, what’s wrong with giving them a chance?

"Since you all agree, I'll talk to someone, and she should agree."

"By the way, do you know where she is?"

“…I don’t know,” Zhongli replied after taking a sip of tea.

“My winds haven’t brought me any news of her,” Wendy said. She hadn’t deliberately used the winds to gather information, and she hadn’t gathered any news of the Sustainer at all.

After all, he doesn't enjoy being beaten up. It's very convenient for the maintainer to beat someone up; a portal will take them right in front of you.

"I don't know," Lei Movie's answer was equally concise.

“She should be in Sumeru,” Nasita guessed. “She came to Sumeru to inspect the World Tree some time ago; I wonder if she has left now.”

"Sumeru?" Fang Rui asked thoughtfully. "Did you continue building that giant robot?"

“No, the materials needed to manufacture it are too expensive,” Nasita replied. The current economic situation in Sumeru is in a recovery phase, so it’s not a waste of money.

After receiving the answer, Fang Rui asked another person, "Did the Thunder Kingdom collapse in Mount Sumeru?"

“No,” Nasita replied. “He has many things he wants to make up for, and staying in Sumeru prevents him from fulfilling his dreams.”

"Is that so..." Fang Rui didn't ask any further questions. "In that case, I will make a trip to Sumeru."

"Kui Na, do you want to come along?"

"No, I'll stay in Liyue." Quina discovered that Liyue has many delicious dishes, and she has no interest in running around for the time being.

"Okay, can I ask you to take care of her?"

"Are you sure you want to ask us for this?" Zhongli and the others asked in return.

You should know that they can't possibly raise a single Mora, and if you join them, you'll have to be prepared to wait in the shop for someone else to redeem you.

Fang Rui: "...Never mind what I said."

"Leave it to me! I'll arrange for someone to show her around Liyue." Yelan accepted the task.

"Thank you, I will pay you."

With that, Fang Rui parted ways with the others and headed towards Mount Sumeru with the travelers.

To be precise, the traveler did not venture deep into Mount Sumeru; he only visited Huacheng Guo a few times.

This was her first trip to Sumeru's capital city, Sumeru City.

"It doesn't feel as lively as Liyue Harbor, but it has a different kind of charm."

Looking at the city built on the back of the giant tree, I had a feeling of wonder: why are the buildings in the city so simple?