In Douluo Continent, my summoning of Naxi Da was exposed by the heavens.

Speaking of the word "wear and tear," Ouyang Kong remembered that it was only mentioned during the Liyue storyline. After the Liyue storyline, the word was rarely mentioned.

Especially after reaching Sumeru, the word "wear and tear" basically disappeared.

This makes one wonder if this "wear and tear" was specifically targeted at Zhongli and the Dragon King Ruotu.

Or rather, "wear and tear" is not imposed by the laws of nature at all; it is simply because one has lived too long and has been driven mad by the curse of immortality.

Judging from the state of the Naga King Ratna, it's not impossible.

If something as useful as "wear and tear" really existed, it should have been targeted at dragons like Apep, but there's no mention of "wear and tear" in Apep's case.

Appepp himself also showed a disdainful expression.

"What 'wear and tear'? It's just the punishment for too much contact with those tiny humans."

Without engaging with those insignificant human beings, without experiencing their fleeting emotions, there can be no "wear and tear."

Perhaps, as Appepp said, the real "wear and tear" comes from emotions.

The benevolent words of the Dragon King Ruoduo continued on the celestial screen.

"Wear" has robbed the Dragon King of Rota of his thoughts, causing him to forget his former best friend and forget the Liyue Harbor that he once personally protected.

The once-perfect Dragon King became violent and extremely aggressive.

Evil intentions will not admit this.

"Humans attacked the ley lines on which I depend for survival first."

Good intentions do not deny this.

"That's true, which is why you attacked the Rock Abyss and that led to the great battle with Morax."

Initially, in order to expand their territory and develop production, the people of Liyue entered the mines. However, excessive mining caused the earth's veins to tremble, which caused us great suffering.

"Wear and tear" makes us like wild animals. No matter how much we struggle, we gradually lose the ability to coexist with others... and lose our rationality.

Morax diverted his power to stop the further expansion of "Wear," but it was in vain; "Wear" was the way of nature, beyond his control.

Therefore, we became "you", and from "you" differentiated "me".

I am your final covenant, witnessing the agreement between Naga King Ratna and Morax. You may be angry, but you should not deny my existence.

"No! No!"

"I am the remnant of the benevolent nature of the Naga King Ratna, representing the will to make a covenant, a lofty heart, and a peaceful desire to coexist with humanity."

"No! I am the Dragon King of Ruotu, a creation of elemental crystals, bearing the power and memories of the earth, living as long as the mountains and seas, and am by no means an ally of ants."

Apep was delighted to hear the word "ant" from the Dragon King of Nagarjuna.

"Although they've gone mad, they've regained the pride of the dragon race. Not bad, not bad. So-called gods and humans are nothing but ants."

She had forgotten how she had been punished by the Frostfire Nails.

"Morax is not an ant!"

"The god of ants is nothing but an ant himself."

"You've forgotten too thoroughly. The person who truly admires Morax is you, and also me."

The things you have forgotten reside in my heart; if you are the memory of the earth, then I am the memory that coexists with humanity.

The power of good intentions within Naga King Ruoduo extends towards evil intentions.

"Heaven moves eternally, mountains and seas take form..."

Evil thoughts also began to arise.

"A star rises from the barren land, shining as brightly as the sun!"

At this moment, Zhongli sighed deeply again.

Those who viewed the sky screen also felt a sense of antiquity and profoundness from these sixteen characters.

The history of Douluo Continent may be very long, and the time span of the God Realm is even more exaggerated, but it cannot give people this sense of weight.

"This is the weight of history! It really touches the heart."

Ouyang Kong felt this profound sense of weight the most.

The Great Tree King also spoke up, saying, "The memories and emotions carried by the Liyue ley lines are indeed much stronger than those of other countries."

I think it wasn't just because of Morax, the Rock God, but also because it was created by the people living on that land together.

"During the years I've been in charge of the World Tree, I've also felt that at certain times each year, the ley lines record profound memories and emotions."

Ouyang Kong smiled.

"That's the Lantern Festival, the most important festival in Liyue, a day to go home."

The images on the sky continued.

After receiving the power and emotion of good intentions, the evil thoughts of Naga King Ruoduo also wavered.

"Strange... What is this feeling? These... what are these...?"

"You are already exhausted and will dissipate before me. Before you dissipate, I will share these things with you."

Snow falls on a spring wilderness, melting in an instant; though fleeting, it leaves no trace in your heart, even if it's the last time.

"No! How could this be? I refuse to accept this fate."

"Perhaps it's not fate, but a predetermined tribulation."

The little girl, formed from evil thoughts, glanced at Zhong Li.

"Mora...x..."

After reciting his name, he disappeared into the seal.

"Ah! Rota, are you satisfied now?"

"I can't say I'm satisfied with cleaning up my own mess. Morax, is your name Zhongli now?"

"Exactly."

"Zhong... never mind, I'm still more used to calling you Morax."

"Whatever you like."

"I haven't forgotten the crucial detail."

"It was nothing, don't worry about it."

"Your eyes are perfectly intact, so you naturally don't know about the blind dragon's pursuit of sunlight, but I will never forget that Morax granted the Dragon King of Jotaka eyes, ah..."

"Your strength is also about to run out."

"A keen eye as always."

"Let's go for a walk..."

The scene shifts to the Dragon Tree outside the seal, where Old Dai has also arrived.

After telling him about the other three exhausted miners, Lao Dai expressed his gratitude and went to take care of his fellow miners.

Morax and Rota continued their conversation as old friends before their parting.

"After I dissipate, I will bring the owner of this body back to Liyue Harbor. Kunjun is the descendant of a master craftsman, and given time he will surely become famous. Such a person cannot be harmed."

"You're still the same as ever, you still have a strong preference for blacksmiths."

"Swords have no eyes, but craftsmen have feelings; aren't human feelings the thing that humanity is most proud of?"

"Rota, I am no longer the Rock God."

"I can feel it."

"Right now, I'm just an ordinary Liyue person."

"Even you've come this far! Let me be clear, I can't guarantee there won't be another shock that wakes me up next time."

"It's alright. Even if that day comes, the people of Liyue should be prepared to face you."

The Dragon King Ruo Tuo said he could sense that Morax was no longer the Rock God, which means he could indeed sense that the ancient dragon's power in the heart of the gods was no longer in Zhongli.

I didn't notice it at the time, but now when I look back, it's all just details.

On the sky, both the Dragon King Ruoduo and Zhongli were looking towards Liyue Harbor.