The Embers of King's Teyvat Journey

"Flowing Water Sword Technique..." The young master looked down, his mind replaying the sword technique that transformed water droplets into a vast ocean, as well as the overwhelming feeling of "flow" and "viscousness".

None of Rota's attacks actually hit the embers, because Rota was destined to be tightly entangled by the water flow the moment the first wave hit.

The impact originating from his soul constantly hindered Ruoda's movements, making it impossible for him to attack.

Even if Ruoduo were to launch an attack, the prince felt it would be futile. Under that "flow," the prince believed any attack would be dodged.

“Flowing Water Sword Technique… Demon King Armament…” The young master looked at his palm. He had always been proud of his skill, which he called “Demon King Armament.”

But now, can the Demon King's Armor defeat that ever-growing and stronger sword technique?

The answer was no. The young master took a deep breath. "He is a god... What am I comparing myself to him for?"

"Yes, what am I supposed to compare with him to..."

The young master was completely unaware that the emotion called "escape" had appeared in his heart for the first time.

"How can this guy be so fierce?" Ausel saw the beast leaping not far in front of him, and despite the jade tablet blocking his way, he still shrank back.

Who knows if these animals will turn into a wall of flesh and "reshape" him again?

"How dare you call yourself a senior if you're not fierce?"

The flames burning in the sky made a hissing sound. Then the flames subsided, and the ball of fire directly pierced through Zhongli's jade scepter, seemingly intending to fly straight to the Jade Pavilion.

However, Ember was aware of his surroundings. Just as he was about to descend upon the Jade Pavilion, the flames dissipated, and Ember simply "slammed" onto the floor.

"Don't talk to me, I need to rest for a bit."

Glancing at the crowd that had gathered around, Yu Jin silenced them with a single sentence.

After saying that, the embers stopped breathing, as if they were dead.

The silence lasted for a long time; Ember did not speak, nor did anyone else.

After all, no matter how you look at it, performing that miracle just now was extremely taxing and he was recovering from it, so Yu Jin needed to rest properly.

Just as everyone was thinking this, they suddenly saw Yu Jin's body move. Then he stood up with a "whoosh."

"All done?" Ausel asked incredulously as he saw Ember spring up from the floor with a somersault.

How long has it been? An hour? He's already standing up? Oser was even thinking that if things got really bad, he'd go to the sea and catch some seafood for Ember to help him recover.

"Alright." Yu Jin patted his chest, acting as if nothing had happened. Well, actually, it did have some effects; for example, Yu Jin's whole body was sore.

It feels similar to what an average person feels after strenuous exercise.

"Okay, you're good." Oser stopped talking and started drawing circles with his tail.

How can there be such a big difference between humans and snakes?

"It's good that Brother Yu Jin is unharmed, but I wonder about Ruo Tuo below..."

Before Zhongli could finish speaking, Yu Jin tossed his Piercing Rainbow Spear back and waved his hand, saying, "It's nothing, he's just asleep."

Looking at Ruoduo's even breathing, Yu Jin nodded. He hadn't expected Ruoduo to sleep so quietly. If someone his size were to snore, the entire Liyue region would probably never get any sleep.

"Once he wakes up, it should all be over. Of course, that is, if your relationship with him is good enough."

"If it's like Ausel's case, we'll probably have to fight again. We'll see then!"

Ember suddenly realized that things were in trouble. What if Ruoduo still harbored ill will towards Liyue after she regained consciousness?

"Don't worry about that, Morax and that fat dragon are in cahoots." Oser said with a hint of disdain as he looked down at the sleeping Rota.

Morax was already powerful, and then there was Rota, who was in cahoots with him. The Demon God War in Liyue was truly heartbreaking to hear about and tearful to witness.

For someone so strong to still hire thugs, Oser wanted nothing more than to give Morax the middle finger to express his contempt.

"Good relationship? Then how did you get sealed away?" Yu Jin scratched his head. The way Ruo Tuo came out was somewhat similar to that of Osel.

However, without his help, Oser would probably only be able to release his projection through the crack in the seal and try to break the seal from the outside.

As for Ruoduo… Ember recalled that their first encounter was with the chaotic rock elemental force in the world. It was estimated that Ruoduo discovered a flaw in the seal and tore it apart with all his might.

"Because of wear and tear." Zhongli reverted to his appearance in the long robe, and the Guanhong Spear in his hand was nowhere to be seen.

“Wear and tear, it’s maddening. Even former friends can turn against each other under the influence of wear and tear.” He shook his head and looked at the crowd behind him.

“So, Your Majesty…” Ningguang and Zhongli exchanged a glance, and she saw deep weariness in Zhongli’s eyes.

“Yes, the wear and tear has already affected my mind. If I don’t ‘retire,’ I’m afraid I’ll end up like Ruoduo, forgetting… or even hating Liyue.”

Zhongli sighed. Wasn't faking his death also a way for him to save himself?

"Stand still! I'll give you a few hits." Yu Jin drew his Flowing Water Sword again, eager to test his skills against Zhong Li.

His gaze occasionally drifted to the young master and the scattered soldiers beside him. The Ember's Flowing Water Sword Technique, though becoming increasingly powerful, required the original soul as its source of power.

There are two right here.

Although both of them are male, they shouldn't be able to reproduce. However, for Ember, the boundary between men and women is practically nonexistent.

and so……

Seeing Yu Jin sharpening his sword, both the young master and the scattered soldiers felt a deep sense of malice.

Chapter 314 Zhongli, who is determined to retire

2023-11-25

"Repair the wear and tear..."

Zhongli looked down at Ruo Tuo, who lay sleeping like a mountain, and fell into deep thought.

He glanced back at Ningguang and the others behind him, and then, sensing the three Returning to the End mechanisms filled with immortal power on the Jade Pavilion, he nodded almost imperceptibly.

"That's right! Just a couple of blows, and you'll be refreshed the next day after a good night's sleep!" With that, Yu Jin brandished his curved sword, and the sharp sword light instantly shaved off several strands of hair from the young master and the stragglers.

The cool sensation on their heads made them involuntarily take a few steps back. If Yu Jin's hand had trembled even slightly, their heads would probably have been the ones to fall.

“I thank Brother Yu Jin for his kindness. However… let’s end the duties of the Rock God here.” Zhong Li smiled slightly.

"Relinquishing my divine duties means that wear and tear will no longer be a deadly danger to me. Moreover, among the seven gods, the Rock God has been fulfilling his divine duties for over two thousand years."

"And Liyue, I have watched over it for over 3,700 years. Now... it's time to retire."

Zhongli recalled the past with a calm and detached air, and the more he did so, the more resolute he seemed in his decision to relinquish his divine office.

"Is Your Majesty leaving Liyue?" Gan Yu, who had remained silent in the Qunyu Pavilion, asked.

"I haven't considered that yet." Zhongli shook his head, turned around, and looked at the people behind him earnestly, saying:

"The protection of the gods will not last forever. Today's events have shown me your character, which is sufficient to guide Liyue forward."

"So, from now on, I'll be relying on Qixing a lot in Liyue." Zhongli clasped his hands and nodded to the people behind him, officially handing over the responsibilities that originally belonged to the Geo Archon to Qixing.

"Your Majesty is too kind." Ningguang, Keqing, and the others quickly bowed to Zhongli. While excited, a hint of worry appeared on their brows.

Throughout history, there have been voices within the Seven Stars who have wanted to expand the "duties" that belong to humans, but these voices have mostly been suppressed by the others who follow the Emperor.

Ningguang herself had also imagined in the dead of night that if Liyue were completely under her control, how long would it take for the shadow of Qunyu Pavilion to envelop the Seven Kingdoms?

Now that this fantasy has become reality, besides the excitement that followed, Ningguang also felt a touch of doubt and fear.

For thousands of years since its founding, Liyue has progressed under the guidance of the Emperor, making it the most prosperous nation on the continent.

Now they are the ones guiding Liyue. Can they hold the helm of such a large ship?

The self-doubt in her heart did not last long. After a few deep breaths, the worry on Ningguang's face disappeared.

Although she represents the Seven Stars, she is ultimately not one of the Seven Stars.

Yuheng Keqing's execution ability, Tianshu Tianshu's brilliant strategies... these are all things that even Ningguang herself cannot match.

Moreover, she has many reliable companions, which makes her previously heavy divine responsibilities seem much lighter.

Seeing Ningguang regain her confidence, Zhongli's smile deepened. He hadn't misjudged her; this generation of Seven Stars was capable of taking on his responsibilities.

"Hey! Your Majesty, we've been friends for so many years, why didn't you even tell us?" Liu Feng Jie Yun Zhenjun flapped his wings, his tone somewhat indignant.

It's one thing to have deceived the Seven Stars, but Zhongli even kept them in the dark. Does he not trust his old friends?

"Liu Yun, don't joke around. Everyone knows how big your mouth is. Besides, the Emperor left enough clues to easily see his purpose."

The deer-bodied True Monarch, who wielded the power to carve the moon and sculpt the sun, stepped forward and retorted. Liu Yun's sharp tongue was renowned far and wide.

“Absolutely, absolutely.” The ruddy-haired True Lord of the Die Shan Mountains, who was standing to the side, also nodded in agreement.

"you……"

"Haha, it seems you guys are still on such good terms. Perfect timing, don't look down on me when I visit your caves in the future."

Seeing the three immortals bickering, Zhongli couldn't help but laugh. Since becoming the ruler, the numerous affairs under his jurisdiction had left Zhongli with very little free time.

The leisurely days of sitting in the mountains all day with a pot of tea, like before, are becoming increasingly rare. Fortunately, these wonderful days will soon return to him.

Even the usually composed Zhongli couldn't help but feel overjoyed at the thought of this.

"If you don't mind, that's perfect. I'm currently working on a 'cooking marvel' that can cook automatically. You can come and give it your opinion when it's ready."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun was naturally overjoyed. She had long wanted Zhongli to try out all the mechanisms she had developed and those she was developing!

"Alright, then I look forward to seeing what kind of delicious dishes your [Cooking Divine Machine] can cook up." Zhongli nodded and agreed.

"So... what should we do with these two?" Ember put away his weapon and pointed at the young master and the stragglers who had just received the silver bracelets.

"Who released me?" Before Zhongli could make a move, Ausel spoke first.

“This orange-haired guy,” Yu Jin said, pointing to the young master whose eyes were darting around.

"Good lad, I can tell you're quite skilled. Since you let me go, I'll reward you handsomely!"

Oser emitted a faint blue light and then said, "Put your head out, and I'll give you a big one. I'll make you my familiar!"

The young master glanced at Osel, but made no move.

"Don't be ungrateful, kid. Become my servant, and you'll be able to wield elemental power without the Eye of God. Plus, your lifespan will be the same as mine, and you won't need to bathe anymore, you'll be the same underwater and on land..."

Oser thought the young master didn't know his worth, so he rattled off all the benefits of becoming a member of the family, making even Ember want to come and experience it.

At least the idea of ​​"being just like on land underwater" is quite appealing to Ember.

"Well... actually, I'm already a servant of the Ice God." The young master scratched his head and said somewhat embarrassedly.

The Fatui's executors are far more powerful than ordinary possessors of the Eye of God. This is certainly due to their own extraordinary nature, but the divine protection of the Ice God cannot be ignored.