Lu Bu, the Thunder General, is my adoptive father in Genshin Impact.

This made it easier for him to inquire about Liyue's situation at any time.

……

Liyue, Guyun Pavilion.

The portal, built against the mountain, is shaped like a giant dragon coiled in a circle, symbolizing the Liyue people's commemoration of the Emperor and the auspicious meaning of the Emperor's eternal suppression of Oser.

At this moment, the island was deserted. Several thousand meters away from Guyun Pavilion, the Death Star dropped its anchor and remained in place. In addition to the original crew and Captain Beidou, the Liyue Qixing and Ganyu Guoba were also on the ship, waiting for a signal from Inazuma.

In Liyue today, it is an era of human rule. If a portal explodes, the person who activates it cannot withstand the shockwave with their body. For safety reasons, it can only be opened remotely.

Underneath the sails was an incense burner, which served as the "remote control" for opening the portal.

Everything is ready now, except for Xiao Yi's notification.

……

Xiao Yi and Thor stood in front of the teleportation portal, both of them having a strange feeling, as if someone was spying on them from outside their sight.

“Miss Ying, you must have noticed by now,” Xiao Yi said, feigning nonchalance. “Someone is observing us from the hilltop about 1,500 meters away.”

“That kid…” Ying hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

Since its completion yesterday, the entire island has been cleared out.

The warriors of the Sky Territory cautiously searched the mountains to ensure that no one was caught up in the portal's outbreak, including the wandering ronin bandits.

After all, the life of the Sea Demon is also a life.

However, the presence of a living being on the island now proves that its arrival nearby was not a coincidence. Moreover, Xiao Yi and Ying have already identified the spy.

On the mountaintop not far away, a boy wearing a huge hood and purple clothes stood with his arms crossed, looking impatient. He appeared to be staring at the huge teleportation portal, but in reality, he was looking at Xiao Yi and Ying standing in front of it.

Ying asked, "Do you need me to eliminate him personally now? Although I'm reluctant to do it, I need to find a time to resolve this matter completely."

"Forget it, I'm afraid the fluctuations of the lightning element will affect the opening of the portal." Xiao Yi shook his head. "It seems he's just here to join in the fun. If he really has ulterior motives, then you can intercept him with your sword."

Shadow asked again, "What happens after the portal is activated?"

Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment before replying, "Don't ask me. This isn't something I can decide. I'm not qualified to decide the fate of the stragglers. I even took his identity without permission..." Xiao Yi smiled, then became serious again, "The person qualified to decide his fate is Miss Ying."

The two fell silent again, and judging from Ying's expression, she hadn't made up her mind yet.

(Xiao Yi: Brother Guoba, tell them.)

……

On the Death Star, Guoba started talking to Gan Yu next to him, and Gan Yu realized what was happening and notified the Seven Stars of Liyue.

The Qilin girl solemnly said, "The auspicious time has arrived. Unseal."

Tianquan Ningguang, the leader of the Seven Stars, drove several golden gems into the incense burner. Then, the incense burner burst out with dazzling golden light, drawing an arc in the sky before finally flying towards Guyun Pavilion and quickly disappearing into the dragon head of the teleportation portal.

The portal burst forth with an extremely dazzling golden light.

……

At the same time, Xiao Yi raised his hand towards the torii gate, and the sky instantly darkened, with a large amount of lightning bursting from his palm and surging towards the torii gate.

Similar to Liyue, the injected energy only activates the teleportation device. Once activated, the energy to maintain its operation is entirely provided by the Demon God, and the Shogunate only needs to perform routine maintenance.

The giant portal connecting to the earth began to vibrate at a high frequency, just like when he conducted experiments in the castle tower.

Two outcomes: stability and explosion.

Xiao Yi was wary of a surprise attack from the skirmishers a kilometer away. As it turned out, the skirmishers were very obedient and just watched from the sidelines without taking any action. Xiao Yi couldn't quite figure out what they were up to.

His attention returned to the portal.

The teleportation portal, over sixty meters high, is as magnificent as a colossal giant. Purple energy begins to surge within the portal; whether it will erupt or remain stable is about to be revealed.

Chapter 213 Meeting with Ye Lan (Physics)

The energy within the portal surged continuously, bringing a different surprise every second. One moment it seemed to be stabilizing, and the next it seemed about to explode.

A violent gust of wind began to hit Xiao Yi and Ying. Fortunately, Ying was not wearing a skirt, otherwise, in such a strong wind, her clothes might have been blown up.

A sense of tension filled Xiao Yi's entire body. Whether the teleportation portal would explode and level Bayun Island, or ultimately stabilize and bring economic benefits to Daozu, no one knew what the future held until the true outcome was revealed.

The strong wind from the portal stirred up dust, preventing the scattered soldiers in the distance from observing the area around the portal and the movements of Xiao Yi and Thor. However, he remained standing in place without moving an inch. If someone unaware of the facts saw this scene, they might think that the young man was concerned about them and was standing on high up silently watching despite the danger.

However, Xiao Yi and Ying had no idea what the true intentions of the scattered soldiers were; only he himself knew the secrets behind their motives.

"Why is there such a commotion?! This dry dust is making me thirsty." Xiao Yi produced two cups of milk tea and two straws from somewhere, handing one to Miss Ying. "I took this from Ayato when I returned my sister to him. Want some?"

Dust storms swept around the portal, obscuring everything. The spies, who were secretly watching, couldn't see what Xiao Yi and the others were doing, so it was understandable that they took a break to drink a cup of milk tea.

Unexpectedly, Ying hesitated when faced with one of her favorite drinks, saying, "Hmm... I am indeed tempted, but who drinks in a storm of wind and sand?"

"That's a problem only humans should worry about, Miss Ying," Xiao Yi responded to her concerns. "If sand gets into your mouth, just break it down with lightning, and that's it, isn't it?"

Fine sandstone has a low element content and will not crystallize even when subjected to electric shock.

As for what it will break down into, who cares? It'll just go down with the milk tea and be done with it. Clean and hygienic.

Having received assurances from Xiao Yi, Ying eagerly inserted the straw into her milk tea and began slurping it down. Xiao Yi, too, took his time and drank a couple of mouthfuls.

Whether they were anxious or indifferent, tense or relaxed, there was nothing they could do right now. The only thing Xiao Yi and Ying could do was stand in the raging sandstorm and drink the icy, thirst-quenching liquid, waiting for the portal to give them the answer to their two months of hard work.

Even through the thick sand and dust, the light from the portal was still clearly visible, and it was clear that the outcome was imminent.

Rumble!!!

Accompanied by a deafening roar that could cause a sonic boom, an incredibly intense burst of light and shockwave bombarded the entire island, as if a teleportation portal had been opened, slamming directly into Xiao Yi and Ying's faces.

……

The sea area near Guyun Pavilion.

The island erupted with a roar and a blinding light, causing violent waves to surge in all directions. The Death Star, like a giant sea monster, began to rock violently as a result, even though it had already dropped its heavy anchor. This greatly surprised Captain Hokuto.

Ke Qing murmured worriedly, "It...it exploded?"

As an archer, Gan Yu's eyesight, enhanced by the Qilin bloodline, far surpasses that of ordinary people.

"No, it didn't explode," Gan Yu said happily. "It worked, the portal has stabilized."

Shockwaves and waves surged into the distance, and the light gradually faded, revealing the intact Lonely Cloud Pavilion and the dragon-shaped teleportation portal to the crew of Death Star and the Seven Stars.

In contrast to the calm before the storm, the darkness before dawn is eerily silent, but it won't be long before the rising sun illuminates the darkness. The recent outburst was precisely the most silent night before dawn; after enduring it, everyone will be greeted by the light of hope.

"Yay!!!" The passionate sailors began to cheer.

Seven Stars also showed joy on their faces.

The Death Star began to weigh anchor and set sail towards Lonely Cloud Pavilion. Only upon approaching did they discover that all the flowers, plants, and trees on the archipelago had been blown down by the impact.

But it's good, it saves time on logging, since we'll be building a dock and warehouse here in the future.

The Death Star docked, but neither the sailors nor the Seven Stars disembarked. Everyone's attention was focused on the Kitchen God communicator called Guoba, wanting to find out what was happening on Inazuma's side.

"Lulu, Lululu..."

Gan Yu translated, "Because of the outburst of Oser's power, communications have become blurred."

Everyone looked at each other.

No one knows what the situation is like on the other side of the portal. It may not be connected to Inazuma's portal, and those who enter may be transported to strange places. This possibility cannot be ruled out, so they must be 100% vigilant.

Moreover, the worst-case scenario is that Xiao Yi's door explodes while this door remains intact, which would essentially turn it into a random teleportation portal.

In short, the status of the portal can only be determined through practice, and various crises may occur at any time before it is truly confirmed.

At this point, it is necessary to send out experts to deal with the crisis.

"Shall I go ahead and scout ahead?" Gan Yu suggested.

“As Xiao Yi’s wife, we don’t know what’s on the other side of the portal. We can’t let you risk your life. Otherwise, we won’t be able to explain to Inazuma, not to mention that Liyue can’t lose you.” Tianquan Ningguang refused. Then she looked at the woman beside her. “Exploring dangerous areas should be left to professionals—Ye Lan. Whether the portal is stable and what the situation inside is, the exploration is up to you.”

Standing next to Ningguang was a tall, short-haired woman wearing a tight leather jacket, over which was a thick and luxurious cloak.

Most of the seven people who boarded the ship were accompanied by subordinates from the General Affairs Department. They were all colleagues who saw each other all the time, but none of them knew this woman named Ye Lan.

Yelan nodded in response to Ningguang's command, then left the deck without a word and walked toward the Panlong Teleportation Portal built against the mountain.

This female agent from Liyue couldn't help but complain inwardly about the strange construction style of the portal. Why could a project supervised by the pragmatic Yuheng Star have such a high-profile appearance?

She shook her head to clear her mind. The scene she was about to face was completely unknown, and she had to prepare for the worst in order to return unscathed.

Ye Lan arrived at the bottom of the giant dragon portal and cautiously walked up the steps, proceeding step by step. She was prepared for an accident and immediately activated the Eye of the Water God at her waist to conceal herself and quickly run back to the Death Star.

However, the portal was stable. Yelan walked to the energy that was as smooth as a mirror. The sailors on the ship came to the vicinity of the portal as backup.

Considering the future use of various machines to transport large cargo, Liyue's portals are similar to Inazuma's, with a diameter of about sixty meters, making humans appear extremely small when standing in front of them.

Ye Lan first reached out her hand towards the teleportation portal to make sure there was nothing unusual, then she started walking forward.

Duang!!

The next moment, she "bumped into" a strange man with black and white hair—in a physical sense.

Chapter 214 A pleasant sound is a good start

The powerful impact finally subsided, leaving Xiao Yi and Ying with their faces covered in "pearls" and milk tea, which had been smeared on them when the portal exploded.

However, rather than the portal exploding and causing even greater trouble, getting milk tea all over one's face is a good thing. Moreover, the moment the portal's energy erupted, the stragglers disappeared without a trace, probably having fled in panic when things turned bad.

He reached out and wiped the sticky drink off his face, then took out a clean white handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Miss Ying, who was secretly licking her lips.

"Thank you." Thor took the handkerchief.

Xiao Yi summoned two small jellyfish, smearing one on his face and the other on Miss Ying's face. The two took advantage of the fact that no one was coming from the opposite side to quickly tidy their appearance.

As for the milk tea cup, it was already blown far away by the shockwave, and it's more likely that it couldn't withstand the energy and dissipated, so there's no need to worry about throwing it away.

The two washed their faces, straightened their clothes, and looked at the portal where the energy had stabilized.

(Xiao Yi: Brother Guoba, are you there?)

(Miyamoto Musashi: It seems I've disconnected.)

(Shadow: There's no other way. We don't know the situation on the other side of the portal. Rather than letting the mortals of Liyue risk their lives to come here, let's just go directly there.)

(Xiao Yi: Miss Ying, we're less than three meters apart, you could just say it to me directly...)