Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

Grandma Ping and some other immortals from other paths watched one by one.

Opposite them, the human forces led by Ningguang did not back down in the face of the immortals' coercion; they were already prepared to be questioned by the immortals.

Ningguang stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Fellow immortals, the death of the Emperor has caused great grief to the people of Liyue. We are investigating the cause, but right now it is more important to stabilize the situation in Liyue. We must not allow the kingdom that the Emperor devoted everything to protecting to be destroyed in our hands."

"Hmph! Are you implying that we're being unreasonable and making a scene?" Lord Xiaoyue sneered. "With the Emperor gone, is Liyue still Liyue without him?"

“It still will be!” Ningguang’s expression was solemn. “Liyue is Liyue. It will not change because of the absence of one person. We are all part of Liyue. Even though the Emperor is gone, his will remains, and the spirit of the contract remains. The people of Liyue will carry on with this will and continue to live!”

"That sounds nice, but you Seven Stars just don't want to take responsibility for this?"

Lord Lishui questioned him.

“We will naturally take responsibility, but fellow immortals, please allow us to finish what we need to do first. Liyue’s current situation is more complicated and troublesome than you can imagine.”

"Stop spreading alarmist rumors. Even if the Emperor is gone, we will still abide by our original contract and continue to protect Liyue. With all the immortals here, Liyue will not fall. As for you, you have not offered any explanation to this day and are not trustworthy at all!"

"Indeed, the Seven Stars control Liyue and squeeze out the immortals. Now that even the Emperor has passed away, if we don't take action, Liyue will be a place where the Seven Stars can control everything!"

The immortals' words resonated with many people.

If they were to choose between the Seven Stars and the Immortals, most people would probably choose the Immortals.

After all, there is a fundamental difference between immortals and humans. No matter how powerful a human is, they can hardly defeat an immortal. Now that the emperor is gone, there are immortals around, which makes people feel safer.

Of course, what most people hope for is for the immortals and the Seven Stars to join forces and continue to maintain the Liyue they know and love, because change is often full of unknowns and fears.

"Make way! We need to enter Liyue Harbor right now!"

Xiaoyue and the others approached step by step.

Ningguang's expression changed, and she said in a deep voice, "Please, fellow immortals, calm down and let me say one more word."

"What's the point of saying anything now? Since Seven Stars can't offer an explanation, we'll find out the truth ourselves!"

In the eyes of the immortals, the Seven Stars were probably the biggest culprit in the Emperor's death. After all, human nature is cunning, and it's not surprising that they orchestrated their own scheme.

But how exactly was the Emperor murdered?

If the immortals didn't know this reason, they certainly wouldn't let it go.

Just as tensions were running high, a golden light suddenly descended from the sky and landed right in the middle of the standoff.

Boom! —

An explosion rang out, sending dust and smoke billowing into the air.

Everyone was startled and looked at the spot where the weapon had crashed down, where they saw a dark gold spear stuck in the ground.

"This is... the Emperor's weapon!?"

The immortals were terrified.

Just then, the crowd parted, and a voice came from afar.

"We're all family, why are you staring at each other like this? Since you can't argue with each other, let me say something fair!"

Su Zhe walked over, and under everyone's watchful eyes, pulled out the rock spear, then raised it high—

"I am the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas!"

Chapter 12 Su Zhe Refuses Godhood, Seal Shatters, Giant Beast Awakens

The Great Sage Who Overturned the Seas!

Then everyone remembered the scene that seemed like a divine decree, just three days before the invocation ceremony began.

Clearly, it was the Geo Archon who informed all the citizens of Liyue, because the Summoning Ceremony was about to begin, so everyone's attention was quickly diverted.

But now that I think about it, why did the Emperor bestow titles upon immortals back then?

And why, for the first time ever, was everyone notified?

Now that I think about it carefully, there must have been some carelessness behind the Emperor's actions!

"The Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas? Isn't that the immortal who just appeared not long ago?"

"Yes, His Majesty the Emperor specifically informed us at the time."

"What does Your Majesty mean by this? Did you already know that you would meet with misfortune and specially choose a successor?"

"That shouldn't be the case. If they were choosing a successor, why would they choose a new immortal?"

According to the customs of the Liyue people, the succession of positions is determined by seniority, so it should be chosen from among the more prestigious orc families of the past.

Unless, of course, this newcomer is exceptionally outstanding, or... has a special relationship with us?

"Traveler, traveler, so Su Zhe really is an immortal!"

Paimon asked in a low voice, "Can immortals conjure up Mora? If we worship him and ask for Mora, do you think Su Zhe will give us lots and lots of Mora?"

Ying: "→_→"

"This guy has finally arrived."

On the other side, seeing Su Zhe appear, Ning Guang finally breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on her face.

She knew that she and her group couldn't stop the immortals on their own, and that Su Zhe was the most suitable person to talk to them now.

"This must be the Emperor's intention."

Ningguang thought to herself.

"That's more like it. What kind of family would argue like this?"

Su Zhe looked around and saw that everyone was standing quietly, so he smiled.

"The Great Sage Who Overturned the Seas".

The immortals looked at each other.

The True Lord of the Moonlit Blade stepped forward and asked, "What are your thoughts on this matter?"

"What are you referring to? Is it the Emperor's death, the current state of Liyue, or the immortals taking control of Liyue?"

"The reason for all this stems from the death of the Emperor."

"Since that's the case, then I'll start from this point and say something fair."

Su Zhe raised his voice, "Fellow immortals, before you suspect that the Seven Stars might be behind this, have you considered what benefits the Seven Stars would gain from losing the Emperor in Liyue? The human world values ​​'profit' and considers whether it will be beneficial before doing anything. Admittedly, with the Emperor's fall, the Seven Stars can control everything, but without the Emperor supporting them, this sky could collapse at any moment and crush Liyue."

"Even a three-year-old understands the significance of the words 'Rock King' to Liyue. Do you think the Seven Stars wouldn't understand?"

The immortals have unique ideas that differ greatly from those of humans, a fact that Su Zhe had already experienced in the game.

Some common sense may not be considered common sense by them.

Especially for immortals who live in the mountains for a long time, they either talk to themselves or have only a few friends, talking about the same things over and over again. Over time, even if they don't get sick, they will have long been isolated from the world, and their thinking will gradually become biased and narrow.

From this perspective, immortals like Granny Ping, who frequently reside in the human world, are fundamentally different from the immortals of Jueyun Realm.

"From an absolutely impartial perspective, I would say that the immortal's motives are actually greater than those of the Seven Stars, since the Emperor's death has left the position of Rock God vacant."

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The immortals were furious.

"Great Sage Overturning the Sea, you dare to speak such nonsense! We immortals have a contract with the Emperor, how could we possibly harm him?"

Su Zhe said calmly, "It's just a reasonable guess, just like your suspicions about Seven Stars, isn't it? I'll just ask you one question: do you really think Seven Stars has the ability to orchestrate a conspiracy to kill the Emperor?"

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“You always say that the Seven Stars have ill intentions, but if that were true, why would the Emperor tolerate it? What you see, the Emperor has also seen; what you cannot see, the Emperor has seen long ago!”

"The Seven Stars, no, they should be the people of Liyue. Millions upon millions of generations have passed down their legacy. Everything they have given for Liyue is no less than what we immortals have done. You protect Liyue, and humanity built Liyue, cultivating the land, weaving, building houses, opening roads, and engaging in trade... Over these thousands of years, the people of Liyue have used their own hands to create the prosperity that Liyue enjoys today."

"Furthermore, although the nine anomalies of 54365938 were brief, everyone in Liyue Harbor witnessed that the guy who killed the Emperor came from the sea, but there was actually another reason behind it."

Su Zhe looked around at the ordinary people and said loudly, "You must all be wondering why the Emperor bestowed my title before the Immortal Invitation Ceremony, right? Well, I'll tell you now, the Emperor had already sensed that danger was approaching Li Yue!"

"I have been appointed the Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas. Firstly, it gives me a legitimate reason to conduct investigations in secret. Secondly, in case of any unforeseen events, and to prevent conflict between immortals and humans, I will step forward and speak the truth in critical moments!"

"The Emperor has gone to great lengths for Liyue, but what about you? You've all lost your composure and started fighting amongst yourselves before any external enemies even attacked. Do you want the kingdom that the Emperor has protected for thousands of years to be destroyed in an instant?"

The immortals looked at each other in bewilderment.

Su Zhe's words were reasonable, leaving them with no room for rebuttal.

They lived in the mountains for so long that they rarely paid attention to these things, but the Rock King Emperor was different. They knew that the Emperor liked to travel in the mortal world.

Perhaps that's why the Emperor saw far more than they did.

"Actually, I have already found a crucial clue. If nothing unexpected happens, the murderer who killed the Emperor will soon be exposed!"

The immortals were taken aback.

"Great Sage Who Overturns the Seas, are you telling the truth?"

"It is true, of course, but there are still some uncertainties." Su Zhe raised his hand, and the spear in his hand changed, returning to its square shape. "This is the token that the Emperor gave me before. With this as proof, all immortals, heed my command!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Rock of No Form shot into the air, and surging golden divine power spread out from it.

Beneath the golden light, there were wisps of imperial might, just as when the Emperor himself appeared!

The citizens of Liyue hurriedly knelt on the ground.

The immortals hesitated for a moment, then responded in unison, "We will obey the Great Sage Who Overturns the Sea."

"By the Emperor's decree, if Liyue encounters any danger, humans and immortals should join hands to overcome the difficulties and continue Liyue's prosperous and glorious history for thousands of years."

Su Zhe looked solemn; his acting skills were top-notch.

Isn't it just pretending to be a charlatan? Anyone can do that.

As it turns out, the Emperor's words worked very well for the people of Liyue, especially now that they had lost their leader. Naturally, they were very happy to hear Su Zhe say such a thing.

The immortals, however, were more concerned about the so-called 'murderer'.

So for a moment neither side voiced any objection, but then a voice suddenly came from the crowd.

"May I ask, Great Sage Overturning the Seas, did the Emperor entrust you with this token in his intention to have you inherit the throne?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the people kneeling on the ground raised their heads and looked at Su Zhe expectantly.

Even Ningguang had this thought at this moment.

Regardless of whether the Emperor is truly dead or feigning death, if the situation continues like this, wouldn't Su Zhe ascending to the position of Rock God be what everyone hopes for?