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

Not long after, Yae, who had just recovered from the strenuous exercise, also arrived at the foot of the Sakura and joined the meeting.

First, Xiao Yi had Xin Hai explain the current situation of the Coral Palace. The evil spirit had not affected Haiqi Island at all. However, Xin Hai realized that disaster was approaching and knew that no egg could be spared when the nest was overturned. Therefore, he personally came to Narukami Island to warn the shogunate.

Xiao Yi explained the matter of the evil spirit to those who were unaware of it.

"To actually use the remains of the Sea Goddess to fulfill evil desires, what a heinous crime!" Xin Hai commented without hesitation, then she looked at Xiao Yi, "Since you have already conceived a plan, please don't hide it, tell us what we need to do."

"Everyone's task is very simple..." Xiao Yi said.

Everyone awaited his insightful remarks.

"Carry Thor's coffin."

When he finished speaking the last half of his sentence, the crowd erupted in an uproar.

Chapter 79 The General Was Assassinated, by His Adopted Son

Carry Thor's coffin?

Everyone had mixed feelings, except for Araki Ichito, who was eager to try.

Today's young demon is lucky. He not only saw the legendary Thunder General, but also met many people he had met once before, but were not very familiar with, such as the fox woman who had competed with him in eating ramen.

The fox-like woman seems very tired today.

In addition, Arataki Ichito can witness the passing of a god and have the opportunity to help carry the god's coffin, all of which are rare and precious experiences.

It's unclear why Thor died.

Xiao Yi explained without reservation, and the group gradually understood his plan. They eventually accepted this ingenious but dangerous scheme.

Everything is ready, except for the final step.

……

Inazuma Castle.

The shogunate army summoned the people inside and outside the castle to gather in front of the statue of the Raijin (thunder god). The shogun was about to announce something important. Before that, the earthquakes and other disasters caused by the evil spirit had caused widespread panic, and the people were eager for an explanation from the shogunate authorities.

Since the general himself has taken action, it means that things are going as they predicted, and Inazuma is about to face a great disaster that will require the intervention of the gods.

People eager to know the truth quickly gathered in the open space in front of the statue, much like seagulls seeing fries on the dock. Their numbers were comparable to the crowds during the Great Trial. The samurai responsible for maintaining order were extremely busy.

Not only the common people, but also the nobles with names and surnames were present, and they were just as clueless about the situation as the commoners.

Moreover, many noble sons joined the punitive expeditionary force, and before they could even plan their funerals, they were notified to come and watch the general's speech.

However, the protagonist of this grand gathering, General Thunder, has yet to make an appearance.

……

Inside the castle tower, Yae no Miko knelt on the ground, holding a brush in her hand. Beside her was a wooden container that resembled a palette, filled with viscous liquids of various colors.

The divine child looked at the general kneeling before him, his eyes closed and his face cracked, and carefully dipped his brush into the palette, dabbed at the paint, and then held it towards the general's face.

She certainly didn't want to draw a little turtle on Thor's face; rather, she wanted to use makeup to cover up the flaws caused by the pollution. Otherwise, if a god appeared before mortals in this form, it would probably cause panic before he could even say anything.

Like a conscientious painter or a meticulous whitewasher, Yae no Miko diligently mends the rift between her best friend, despite her usual laziness and slackness.

Before long, the paint in the palette was almost gone. The pink fox added the last stroke to its best friend's fair cheek, gazing at the face as if admiring a work of art.

Compared to Thor a few minutes ago, the current Shadow is almost the same as in his prime. Only by getting very close can you see the tiny cracks. However, only Xiao Yi and Sha Luo are qualified to get close. Even the great nobles have to keep their distance from the gods.

"Is it over?" Shadow asked.

"Yes, it's over." The goddess placed her brush on the palette. "Go on, it's all up to you now. My dearest friend who's finally out of her shell!"

"Don't joke with me now." Ying rolled her eyes at her and walked outside.

……

The nobles were starting to get anxious as General Raiden hadn't made his appearance for a long time. What made them even more worried was that a servant had seen the head of the Kamisato family and the general's bodyguard, Kujo Sara, walking very close to a pink-haired woman, who was accompanied by a boy with animal ears.

This feature is very similar to that of Kokoro Kokoro, the leader of Umi-Gishima Island, and Goro, the general of Umi-Gishima Island.

Intelligence also indicates that Xin Hai has arrived at Narukami Island with more than ten soldiers, attempting to meet the general.

The combination of these two pieces of information greatly increased the credibility of the rumors about the two important figures from Haiji Island in Inazuma Castle, and the nobles, while surprised, speculated about what kind of conspiracy the Coral Palace might be plotting.

However, they could not disobey the general's orders, so they had no choice but to stay in the temporary viewing platform that had been rebuilt after the previous viewing platform was destroyed, and wait for the general to finish his speech before making further plans.

What made the nobles even more uneasy was that Ayato Kamisato, his sister, and Sara Kujo were not on the viewing platform—the three of them had actually disobeyed the shogun's orders!

This irrefutable evidence instantly boosted the credibility of the Kamisato family's claim of collusion with the enemy, but the nobles were still powerless because the military power of the Tenryo Magistrate was in the hands of Kujo Sara, and Kujo Masahiro, the eldest son of the Kujo family, was stationed outside, so they had no troops to arrest him.

I can only complain to the General or Lord Narukami later and demand a thorough investigation.

Amidst the deafening cheers of the Inazuma people, Raiden General emerged from the top of the castle tower, creating lightning beneath his feet as he strolled through the air to his own statue. Despite feeling unwell, this little trick was no match for his reflection.

It had been some time since the deity last appeared in public, but the people's enthusiasm had not diminished at all. When the general reappeared, they greeted this eternal deity with enthusiastic shouts.

Ying arrived at the arena where the original competition had taken place.

The battleground, riddled with holes, later became a memorial building, covered with traces of the battle between Miyamoto Jiro and Xiao Yi. In response, Xiao Yi proposed that the public pay to visit the site and arranged for the company's magistrate to complete this task to earn extra money.

After the Thunder God descended onto the arena, Narutoko walked up the stairs, holding a long halberd formed from rice light. Even from dozens of meters away, one could feel its intimidating power.

Ying faced the people and explained the truth to them. Her voice was weak and not loud, but it seemed as if there were invisible electronic loudspeakers amplifying it.

"My eternal people, a great calamity is about to befall our land. Nevertheless, brave warriors will protect your safety, and I will personally wipe away the filthy shadows that have invaded Inazuma, restoring your peaceful lives as before..."

Thor suddenly stopped speaking. She looked down at her chest, where the tip of the halberd slowly emerged. Shadow calmly turned her head to look. The one holding the halberd and stabbing her from behind was Xiao Yi, the adopted son of the god who was loyal to the gods.

Witnessing the sudden and shocking scene, the commoners and nobles reacted in perfect unison, and the scene fell into a deathly silence, as everyone could not believe that such a thing had happened.

The screams from the crowd shattered the silence, followed by countless screams and shouts that echoed throughout Inazuma City, far exceeding the volume of the original competition, soaring into the sky.

Fear, worry, shock, terror, panic, doubt, confusion... various emotions constantly arise in people's hearts, only to be replaced by another emotion.

Meanwhile, a group of people methodically climbed onto the arena, carrying coffins on their shoulders.

First up was the street urchin Arataki Ichito, who supported the front of the coffin with his broad shoulders; in the middle were the eldest daughter of the Kamisato family and the high priestess of the Coral Palace, two beautiful young women who were just as capable as men in carrying the heavy coffin; at the back were the head of the Kamisato family and the Inu-mimi General of Umijima, who tacitly secured the rear of the coffin.

Sensing the coffin approaching, Xiao Yi pulled out the halberd that had pierced his adoptive father, and stood tall, facing the crowd.

Chapter 80 Ordered to Punish the Traitorous Emperor Lei (film)

The lightning halberd in Xiao Yi's hand turned into purple particles, slowly drifting into the air like fireflies shimmering in summer. Along with the halberd, the body of the lightning general began to disintegrate. This eternal god of sound was about to dissipate like bubbles.

The lightning element particles of the halberd mingled and intertwined with the particles of Thor, disappearing into the still-dark sky like a fleeting flash of lightning.

Despite the constant emission of lightning element particles from Shadow's body, Thor's weight remained heavy. Even after the halberd completely disappeared, she was still standing in place, her body beginning to lean backward.

Meanwhile, the coffin arrived.

This coffin is truly unique, made entirely of high-quality stone, with intricate patterns carved on its surface, seemingly ancient runes and forbidden magic.

This was a high-grade stone coffin that Xiao Yi had urgently commissioned when he went to the military camp to find Xin Hai. The runes were personally carved by the Eightfold Divine Child, and it is no exaggeration to call it the most luxurious coffin in Teyvat.

The pallbearers were all important figures.

At the very front is Arataki Ichito, the well-known street urchin of Inazuma Castle and leader of the Arataki Faction; in the middle are the famous Princess Kasumi Ayaka and the great priestess of Umijima, Sango Miyako; at the back are Ayaka Kasumi, head of the Kasumi family, and Goro Sango Miyako.

It's practically an all-star lineup for Inazuma.

The coffin arrived behind Xiao Yi. He forced a sorrowful expression, supported Ying who was about to collapse, and the five coffin bearers placed the coffin on the ground, opened the lid, and a refreshing pink light emanated from it, while a soothing fragrance gradually wafted out.

The coffin was lined with crimson hydrangeas, and the edge was decorated with a ring of celestial cloud grass seeds, serving as a beautiful ornament for the eternal rest of the deity.

Xiao Yi gently placed the deity into the coffin, solemnly closed the stone lid himself, and looked back at the crowd that was almost in chaos.

The runes on the stone coffin shone brightly with dazzling lightning, and a beam of light, like a reverse lightning strike, burst forth from it, soaring straight up towards the other side of the sky.

Rumble!!!

A huge hole, like a vortex, was punched into the sky—almost covering the entire Inazuma Castle, flashing with violent lightning, yet it did not affect the city in the slightest.

With a burst of light, the miasma that had enveloped the city was also dispersed, and the evil spirit could no longer observe the city's movements.

It is said that after a demon god dies, the enormous energy within its body will overflow endlessly, devouring the surrounding environment and living beings, and its powerful elemental force will pollute everything it touches.

The truth about the evil god is this: when Thor killed the serpent Orobas, the demon god's resentment and power erupted violently, leaving a permanent scar on the island of Ba Yun.

Now, it's Ying's turn.

But she gently restrained and channeled this energy toward her subjects, directing it toward the vast heavens rather than harming her nearby eternal children.

The huge hole in the sky, filled with lightning and thunder, is a symbol of the power of shadow, and also a symbol of her unwavering love for the people until death.

Xiao Yi forced himself not to laugh, and took out a scroll that looked like an imperial edict from his pocket. It had several lines of characters that were both firm and delicate, and the characters emitted a faint purple light.

He infused the scroll with lightning elemental power, and the words on it were projected into the sky, making them clearly visible to everyone present.

"It's the General's handwriting!" a nobleman shouted.

Xiao Yi raised his voice and shouted, "Gentlemen, the General and I have an agreement that if she ever deviates from the path of eternity, I will personally punish her and succeed her as Inazuma. This edict, written in black and white, is enough to prove its authenticity. If I disobey it, may I be struck by lightning!"

The pink-haired fox stood atop the castle tower, watching the spectacle unfold, and quipped with a mocking expression, "Even Thor was taken down by you, who would dare strike you with lightning?"

Xiao Yi continued in a serious tone: "Now, Inazuma is plagued by disasters and is facing imminent calamity, all because of the wickedness of the Thunder God. Therefore, I have decided to obey the imperial decree to punish the treacherous Thunder God, and then personally lead the expedition to sweep away the filth and restore Inazuma to a peaceful and eternal state."

"Under my rule, Inazuma will not fall, and everyone will have a bright future!"

The moment Xiao Yi finished his speech, the entire city became incredibly noisy, with all sorts of discussions arising one after another. He could sense the complex emotions of the people.

The nobles seemed quite bewildered. The men carrying the coffin were of high status, and they certainly supported Narutoko's succession as Raiden General.

Aside from the street urchin Arataki Ichito, the high priestess and general of Umijima Island support Xiao Yi, as does the head of the Kamisato family, the shrine magistrate, Kamisato Ayato. Judging from the current situation, Kujo Sara, who has disappeared somewhere, should also support Xiao Yi...

The nobles of the shogunate were simply powerless to oppose him.

Even if there were ways to counter it, what good would it do? In the face of absolute power, any schemes and anger are laughable, like a meaningless clown performance.

The man who assassinated General Raiden, Inazuma, who can kill him? Who dares to kill him? Who wants to kill him?

Inazuma must have a god; if Narukami also dies, then the country will not last long.

Just then, a resounding denunciation echoed throughout the venue, and the chattering crowd fell silent.

The white-haired old man, Ying Si, entered the arena and pointed his index finger directly at Xiao Yi's nose.

"You are one after another... usurper, traitor, villain!!!"

Without waiting for a reply, Xiao Yi ordered, "Insulting the gods is a serious crime. Take him away. I will deal with this guy personally after this matter is over."