The Embers of King's Teyvat Journey

Right now, apart from being arrogant, he just looks like an ordinary person wearing armor.

Yu Jin first rubbed his shoulders, then stretched his body. He hadn't expected the second task to be so easy; he should have brought the young master along.

That way, he can prove his abilities and save everyone's time.

"Hehe, I'm not good at fighting. This time, Keqing from Yuheng Star is the examiner." Ningguang shrugged when she saw Yujin looking at her.

She's a strategist, not a henchman. But doesn't that sound like she's belittling Yuheng? It must be an illusion!

Yu Jin's gaze then turned to Gan Yu, wondering how this shapeshifting beast's strength compared to that of a dragon.

"Huh? Mr. Ember, don't look at me, I'm not good at fighting either." Gan Yu immediately waved her hand. Her best achievement was defeating a giant beast, and that was because she was too fat and choked the beast to death.

Although she is very strong in a real fight, that would require her to reveal her true form. Gan Yu doesn't want to reveal her true form in Liyue.

"Stop looking! I feel like you're underestimating me a bit?" Ke Qing leaped out, a one-handed sword appearing in her hand.

Looking at the scratching head of the embers, even she, who was usually broad-minded, couldn't help but feel a little resentful.

As the Jade Balance among the Seven Stars, Keqing has left her mark on almost every part of Liyue, if not all, and almost all of it, all by herself.

The hardships and dangers she faced are probably only known to Ke Qing herself. And her strength was honed little by little in those perilous situations.

Keqing was naturally somewhat dissatisfied that Ember was looking down on her so much.

Furthermore, she also possesses martial arts skills learned from renowned masters. Combining these two aspects, her strength ranks among the top in Liyue.

Thinking about it this way, she seems to be the most powerful fighter among the Seven Stars?

But Keqing quickly dismissed this pointless thought. So what if she's the strongest among the Seven Stars? There are plenty of talented people in Liyue; she still has a lot to learn.

"Alright, please." Yu Jin bowed and gave Ke Qing a knightly salute. He still felt a little embarrassed about bullying the little girl.

"Since that's the case, I won't stand on ceremony!" Keqing bowed with her sword in her hands, then charged towards Yu Jin with her sword drawn.

Even without using the Eye of God, Keqing's speed was astonishing. In an instant, she was in front of Ember.

Lunge to the face, White Clouds Covering the Top, Butt... Butt Slanting Sword Technique?

Ember parried Keqing's sword techniques one by one, but Keqing's final diagonal slash almost knocked him over.

Swinging a sword while sticking out your butt, what kind of swordsmanship is that? Yu Jin thought it was pretty good, at least it was pleasing to the eye.

With a flick of her wrist, the force of the sword she held in her hand sent Keqing staggering backward, nearly causing her to lose her footing.

"So...so strong!" Gan Yu, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but exclaim softly.

Keqing's strength may not be top-tier in Liyue, but in terms of skill alone, she is certainly a master in her own right.

She was truly surprised to find herself completely suppressed by the embers.

"Your martial arts are also top-notch?" Ningguang's expression was somewhat serious. She had originally thought that Yu Jin had been able to suppress her a few days ago by relying on surprise and his superior physical abilities.

I never expected his skills to be so superb. The combination of immense strength and exceptional technique makes him far more powerful than either of the other qualities alone.

The best example of this is the young master of the eleventh seat of the Fatui. Although Ningguang doesn't think much of his intelligence, there's no denying that his strength is quite troublesome.

"Hmm... my pace is okay, but my strength is lacking."

"When stabbing the face, you can twist your wrist downwards to strike the enemy's throat. Your speed should be able to compensate for the reduced distance."

"As for the White Clouds Covering the Top, you'd better not use your strength. A downward strike requires a lot of power, and you're not good at it."

"And your ass... your ass is so sharp, I can't see anything clever about it."

"Why not straighten your thighs, lean your body back, and twist your wrist to thrust? That should be better than your 'butt-slanting sword technique'."

As Yu Jin spoke, he even gave a demonstration.

He straightened his legs and leaned back, and a straight sword suddenly appeared in his hand. Using his elbow as the center, whether thrusting upwards or slashing upwards, it was all as easy as using his own arm.

However, he quickly realized that he was there for an interview, not to teach people martial arts.

He then sheathed his straight sword, crossed his arms, and said to Keqing, who was somewhat mesmerized, "Alright, alright, if you've seen enough, continue. Use your Eye of God."

"Huh?" Keqing snapped out of her daze, her body unconsciously mimicking Yu Jin's earlier movements.

"What 'ah'? Continue." Yu Jin raised an eyebrow and repeated what he had just said.

Upon hearing this, Keqing glanced at the embers and then said somewhat reluctantly, "You don't have the Eye of God. If I use it, wouldn't it be an unfair victory?"

Actually, Keqing has more moves she wants to ask Ember for advice on.

“Me? I don’t need that kind of thing.” Yu Jin shook his head and continued:

"Stop dawdling. You should know that you can't beat me without the Eye of God."

"Of course, even if I use it, I still won't win." Ember silently added in his mind.

"Then I shall humbly accept your offer. Please enlighten me!" Keqing didn't delay any longer. Just as Yu Jin had said, she couldn't defeat him without the Eye of God.

Her attack just now seemed swift and fierce, but in reality, she was suppressed by Ember at every turn.

Adding to Ember's subsequent comments, all of this demonstrates Ember's exceptional strength, forcing Keqing to be cautious.

The Eye of God shone brightly, and a lightning wedge condensed in Keqing's hand. Then, the lightning wedge transformed into a stream of light and rushed towards Ember.

The lightning wedge exploded suddenly as it flashed to the location of the embers. The lightning elemental power rippled outwards in all directions.

However, the electricity was like a tickle to the embers. Although the lightning wedge exploded, it did not disappear; it hovered in the air like an anchor point.

Its use is indeed similar to that of a teleportation anchor.

The lightning wedge flashed, and then Keqing transformed into lightning and rushed towards the direction of the lightning wedge.

"Go!" Upon seeing this, Yu Jin unleashed a powerful flying kick, sending the lightning wedge formed from elemental force flying out of the Jade Capital Platform.

Keqing, who was following the flashing lightning, was also swayed off course. If nothing unexpected happened, Keqing would probably fly off the Jade Capital Terrace and fall into the lotus pond below.

"Drink!" Keqing's figure reappeared amidst the lightning, and then she landed back on the ground with a downward attack.

Keqing, who had stood up again, looked at the Thunder Wedge floating high in the sky outside the Jade Capital Platform and fell silent.

Normally, her elemental power wouldn't be strong enough to sustain such a long lightning wedge without dissipating.

But the current situation is definitely not normal—how could a normal person kick a lightning wedge formed from elemental force?

"Tsk tsk tsk, this won't do. You're leaving a weakness in front of the enemy. You might as well just teleport."

Yu Jin shook his head and looked at the dissipating lightning wedge in the distance.

“You…you’re right.” Ke Qing was about to retort, but when she turned her head and saw Yu Jin’s nonchalant look, she swallowed her words.

There was nothing she could do; the person who had broken her move was right in front of her, and there was no point in arguing.

Chapter 258 Reverse Assessment

2023-10-28

The distant lightning wedge dissipated, turning into faint specks of purple light.

At the same time, Keqing's Eye of God became even brighter than before. That was proof that she could unleash Elemental Burst.

This is one of the few drawbacks of the Eye of God. Having to use several elemental skills before unleashing Elemental Burst? In Ember's opinion, this is a constraint.

Keqing felt the elemental power flowing within her body, and she knew that the time was ripe to unleash her elemental burst.

Sparks of lightning danced across Keqing's body, and even with her God's Eye, she felt a faint, tingling pain all over her body.

"Phew!" Ke Qing shook her head slightly. After warming up with elemental combat skills, was she still a little unaccustomed to such a high concentration of elemental power?

I've heard that some top experts can unleash an elemental burst by subjecting their bodies to a large amount of elemental power without using elemental combat techniques.

But all of them are renowned powerhouses; at least, Keqing cannot do that yet.

"The light of the sword is like mine, cutting off everything!"

With a shout, Keqing unleashed the lightning elemental power accumulated within her body. This elemental power not only enhanced Keqing's physical abilities to the extreme but also conjured several afterimages that rushed towards Yu Jin.

At this moment, Keqing's body was completely integrated into the sword shadows, and its speed was as fast as leaping lightning.

"Well done!"

Yu Jin crossed his hands, and with a flick of his fingers, sheets of snow-white paper appeared between his fingers.

"My sword shines like my blade, slicing through every piece of beef offal!"

Ember, mimicking Keqing, also let out a loud shout, and then transformed into a stream of light to meet the sword net woven by Keqing.

However, he relied not on elemental power, but on pure physical attributes.

Keqing is currently in an extremely peculiar state. With the support of abundant elemental power, she is moving so fast that she cannot see anything in front of her at all.

The standing or floating phantoms of lightning elements played an extremely important role.

On one hand, they can confuse the enemy, and on the other hand, they help Keqing determine the direction of her slash within the flash.

With these afterimages present, Keqing didn't need to see her surroundings clearly at all. Because in her lightning-fast, continuous strikes, anything would be pulverized!

But this time, something seems different.

Keqing slashed and moved through the space, but she felt no resistance, as if her elemental burst had gone unused.

But that's impossible. Given the distance between Keqing and Ember just now, her elemental burst could definitely have enveloped Ember.

Could it be that he escaped?

Yu Jin, of course, did not escape. From a greater distance, Yujingtai was bustling with activity at this moment.

The shimmering purple light and the faint white light intertwined, transforming into a sharp blade that could shatter everything.

The reason why the white light is said to appear and disappear is because it seems to only appear when it is close to the purple light.

It was as if the white light was constantly weaving through the gaps in the purple light.

"Ningguang, does the Ember possess the Eye of God?"

Gan Yu stared at the dazzling scene before her, shocked but also filled with doubt. She recalled the details around Yu Jin; it seemed he didn't possess the Eye of God, did he?

But without the Eye of God, how could he keep up with Keqing's Heavenly Street Parade?

"Phew—he just doesn't have the Eye of God. I've really learned something new today." Although Ningguang's tone was relaxed, the noticeably faster rise and fall of her chest revealed her inner turmoil.

Can this level of skill be achieved without the Eye of God?

"Boom!"