In Genshin Impact, I'm really not Muzan.

Moreover, they wouldn't be so foolish as to fail to realize that most of their brothers had already died, and there must have been uncontrollable factors involved.

The uncontrollable factor was something they couldn't handle, so their best option was to leave Liyue Harbor as soon as possible, or hide and avoid the storm, or they would suffer a terrible fate.

As for Suzumiya Yu... well, whether the Treasure Thieves and the Fatui appear or not has nothing to do with him. After all, he just accepted Keqing's request, and he's already full. He's just wandering around Liyue with nothing to do.

As the sun set, Suzumiya Yu arrived at a canyon where a huge ancient tree grew. The tree trunk was the same color as ordinary trees, except that it had some strange blue stripes on its surface.

In addition, the ancient tree's leaves are yellow and have not withered even though it is now deep winter. On the forked branches, there are also many supplies that look like blue crystals.

“This is…” Liang Gongyou immediately recognized her current location as the South Heavenly Gate, located in the west of Liyue. Above her was Mount Hulao, where the True Lord of the Moon-Cut Sun resided, and it was very close to the immortal abode.

Nantianmen is a place with a story. It is where an evil dragon that once caused chaos in ancient times is suppressed. Others may not know who that evil dragon is, but Liang Gongyou does.

King Ratna, the king of the earth, is a pure elemental being. He was awakened from the depths of the earth by Morax, who was then the god of war, during the war between the demon gods, and became one of Morax's servants.

Although they are said to be family members, their relationship is more like that of friends. They respect each other and get along very well. At that time, the Dragon King Ruoduo was fighting to protect Liyue and defeated and annihilated many demon gods.

The Rocky Abyss is the habitat of the Naga King Ratna and the location where it was discovered by Morax. Hundreds of years ago, excessive mining by humans damaged the ley lines.

With its home destroyed and constantly eroded by wear and tear, the Dragon King Rota eventually lost its mind and drew its sword against Morax. The two fought their way from the Abyss of Rocky Layers all the way to the Southern Heavenly Gate.

What is most surprising is the formidable strength of the Rota Dragon King. Despite being merely a familiar of the Rock God, its power is in no way inferior to Morax himself.

In the end, Morax was able to successfully seal the Dragon King Rota because the last vestige of goodwill in Rota took control of his body, and he then voluntarily allowed himself to be sealed.

If it weren't for this, it's hard to imagine how much of a commotion that epic duel would have caused, and one side might even have perished as a result.

Not long ago, the seal on the Dragon King Rota gradually loosened, and eventually, it transformed into a little girl and successfully escaped by manipulating the workers of Liyue. However, it was eventually resealed by Ying, Paimon, and Zhongli.

It's worth mentioning that the sealing was also carried out by the benevolent incarnation of the Dragon King Ruotu. If it weren't for his presence, Ying and the others might not have succeeded so easily.

In summary, the Dragon King Rota is an extremely powerful being, whose strength is even enough to threaten the Seven Rulers of the Mortal World. If it were released, it would inevitably cause great losses to Liyue.

At that time, even if the Liyue Seven Stars and the Sages cannot contend with the Dragon King Rota, Zhongli will definitely make a move. However, since his strength is far from his peak, even if he can defeat the Dragon King Rota, it will definitely be a Pyrrhic victory.

At that time, Suzumiya Yu will reap the benefits, defeating both of them at the same time, and the points reward she receives will probably be unimaginably high.

However, while Ruo Tuo Long Wang can be killed, Zhong Li is out of the question, because Liang Gong You still needs him to help her look after Li Yue, just like Ying. Although Li Yue is nominally ruled by the Seven Stars of Li Yue, Zhong Li can strip them of all their power in a matter of minutes if he wants to.

Moreover, humans have very short lifespans, at most only a hundred years. Suzumiya Yu might be able to persuade the current generation of Liyue Seven Stars, but can he persuade the next generation of Liyue Seven Stars, and the generation after that?

The answer is no, and doing such a thing is a huge waste of time. It would be better to be more direct and directly control Zhongli, which would be equivalent to indirectly controlling the entire Liyue. At that time, the second step of Suzumiya Yu's plan to rule the Teyvat continent would be completed.

As for the next target, it will definitely be Mondstadt. If she can successfully control Liyue, then Mondstadt will be nothing to Suzumiya Yu.

Even if that lazy wind god preserved his strength, so what? Mondstadt's current fighting force is only about one-fifth of what it used to be, and the rest of its members have all gone on expeditions with Grand Master Falgar.

This results in Mondstadt being the weakest of the seven Teyvat kingdoms, and Venti is probably in the same boat.

After all, it is true that if a god does not personally rule his people, his power will become weaker and weaker. It is just unknown to what extent this weakening of divine power will weaken the god.

If it were really like Wendy getting his heart ripped out by the Lady, that would be hilarious. A god, and one of the original Seven Rulers, being instantly killed by a mortal would be a disgrace to the Seven Gods.

"The Dragon King Ruoduo... I wonder if releasing you will attract his and the immortals' attention?" Liang Gongyou pondered as she looked at the huge ancient tree in front of her.

The sealing of the Dragon King Ruoduo was not solely Morax's responsibility; the immortals also participated. The three immortals who contributed the most to sealing the Dragon King Ruoduo were the well-known True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng, True Lord Xiaoyue Zhuyang, and True Lord Lishui Dieshan.

These three were elders among the immortals, having fought alongside Morax for many years and naturally enjoying his deep trust. That's why the important task of guarding the seal of the Dragon King Rota was entrusted to them.

However, it seems that Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun and the others have disappointed Zhong Li's expectations. They let Ruo Tuo Long Wang break free of the seal so easily, and they didn't even notice. This is the most outrageous thing.

Ryou Suzumiya took a step forward and slowly walked to a stone tablet in front of the ancient tree. There was a line of words engraved on it in ancient script. Although it had been eroded by time and was somewhat blurred, Ryou Suzumiya could still make out the contents.

[The universe cherishes life, and the Immortal Lord is benevolent. He has subdued the evil dragon here; idlers must not trespass.]

This stone tablet must have been left by an immortal. The meaning on it is quite clear: the immortal lord is benevolent, so he suppressed an evil dragon here, and no idler is allowed to cause trouble again.

In retrospect, the stone tablet did serve some purpose, since no one had been able to find the Dragon King Ruoduo for hundreds of years.

Chapter 239 Eve of the Lantern Festival

"I just don't know how to break this seal..." Liang Gongyou muttered to himself. The Dragon King Ruoduo had been resealed. It was possible that Zhongli had tampered with the seal, which was why he couldn't detect the other party's presence.

If we don't know where it is, we naturally don't know where the seal is. And if we don't know where the seal is, how could we possibly break it?

Moreover, the True Lord of Moon-Cut Sun resides on Mount Hulao, which is above Liang Gongyou's head. If any disturbance occurs here, it will likely be discovered immediately. If the information reaches the ears of other immortals or Zhongli, things will become very difficult.

Therefore, Suzumiya Yu can only rely on her memories to find the seal of the Dragon King Ruoduo. In the game, the seal of the Dragon King Ruoduo is placed in a cave next to the ancient tree, which can be seen as long as you go in.

However, in reality, that cave doesn't seem to exist, so naturally, the seal can't be found. This is understandable, since the cave is far too conspicuous and would be easily discovered.

Being discovered is not a big deal, but if the Dragon King Ruoduo is released, then we're doomed. The entire Liyue will be in trouble, and the Liyue Seven Stars and the Sages simply cannot cope with such a powerful being.

However, Ryou Miyako was not in a hurry. After all, he had plenty of time. Even if he couldn't find a way to release the Dragon King Ruoduo, he could still proceed according to the original plan. Even if he had to fight Zhongli head-on, what difference would it make? With his current strength, he was not guaranteed to lose to the other party.

However, the only thing that worried Suzumiya Yu was Sky Island. Since Tenri left last time, there had been no news from Sky Island. It was eerily quiet, which made Suzumiya Yu feel uneasy. She thought that they were plotting a plan, a plan to eliminate her.

If I were to defeat Zhongli and gain control of Liyue, it would inevitably attract their attention, after all, that's Morax, the strongest being in Teyvat, who was defeated just like that.

While this might not necessarily threaten Sky Island, the gods of Sky Island should understand the principle of preventing future troubles.

I just hope they won't make a move, otherwise the situation will be completely different, and even Suzumiya Yu might not be able to handle it.

......

As time goes by, the Lantern Festival is drawing ever closer.

Today is the last day of the Lantern Festival, and also the liveliest time of the entire festival. The people of Liyue Harbor, as well as outsiders who have come specifically to participate in the Lantern Festival, are all quietly waiting for night to fall.

The Lantern Festival is the grand finale of the Lantern Festival and a favorite part of the festival for Liyue residents. However, it seems that there are no Lantern Festival lanterns this year; instead, a fireworks display has been held.

Fireworks display... Just thinking of those three words made Suzumiya Yui think of Yoomiya, and then of Ayaka Kamisato and the others.

I don't know what the situation is like in Inazuma now, or if any unexpected changes have happened. Although Suzumiya Yu has learned to fly, it still takes a long time to travel between Liyue and Inazuma.

Moreover, flying is an extremely energy-consuming activity. Short-distance flights may be fine, but for long-distance flights, Ryou Miyako simply cannot sustain the energy expenditure. She might fall into the sea due to exhaustion before she even returns.

No one will be able to save him then. Even if his ghostly constitution prevents him from drowning, there are many ancient pure-blooded elemental beings in the depths of the ocean. They possess power far exceeding that of demons, and even the Seven Gods dare not venture into the depths of the ocean.

If they catch her, Suzumiya Yu is doomed; she won't have a chance of survival.

Of course, these things were not something Suzumiya Yu needed to worry about. Today was the last day of the Lantern Festival, and instead of thinking about these serious issues, he might as well relax.

The streets are filled with the cries of street vendors. You rarely see them except during the Lantern Festival. If a customer likes their snacks, they could become rich overnight.

Liyue is the country with the most Mora, so there are examples of people becoming rich overnight because of their outstanding abilities.

Moreover, some of the snacks in Liyue are indeed quite delicious. There are even several snack stalls in Liyue Harbor that have been passed down from the generation of great-grandfathers, and they still have a place in the snack market of Liyue Harbor to this day.

Suzumiya Yuya had also tried some of these snacks, the most famous of which was probably "Chūgen no Otsui" (Central Plains Offal Soup). He had tasted Chūgen no Otsui from many snack stalls, and each stall's flavor was different, but the essence of the food remained unchanged.

To be honest, the name of this snack sounds a bit like an insult, but it's actually just a very ordinary meat skewer. Many people have eaten it their whole lives without realizing that the "offal" in the name isn't an insult, which is quite comical.

"Suzumi, where do you plan to watch the fireworks tonight?" Suzumi Yuu hadn't even entered her room when Keqing suddenly appeared behind her in the courtyard.

Judging from her appearance, it seems that she came to invite Suzumiya Yu to the fireworks display. It's not hard to tell from what she said that if she wasn't going to invite him, why would she ask such a question?

Suzumiya Yu and Keqing have a very good relationship, especially among the opposite sex. After all, Keqing doesn't have many male friends, mainly because no man dares to approach her.

After all, Keqing can be described as a heroine. Such a cool and capable young lady is not someone that ordinary people can handle.

The young noblemen who proposed to her only wanted to form a marriage alliance with Ke Qing. As for how to promote the relationship between the two after the marriage, they had never thought about it, because they simply couldn't.

“I’m not that picky… Do you know any good places to watch fireworks?” Suzumiya Yu asked in return. This was the first time he had ever heard of Liyue’s fireworks display, and he had never even seen it in the game, so he definitely wouldn’t miss it.

What's more, this is a fireworks display specially prepared to welcome the Lantern Festival. It can be seen from every corner of Liyue, so even if Suzumiya Yu doesn't want to watch it, she has to.

If that's the case, then why not accept Keqing's invitation? After all, holidays are always meant to be lively, and fireworks are certainly a sight to behold. However, the sound of explosions can be a bit annoying after a while, especially for people with good hearing.

“I’m planning to go to the Jade Pavilion to watch the fireworks. Do you want to come with me? With your status, it’s fine if you go up to the Jade Pavilion. Ningguang will allow it,” Keqing said. The Jade Pavilion is not a place that ordinary people can go up to, but Liang Gongyou’s status is not ordinary.

The great hero who saved Liyue Harbor from the demons, and even amassed great prestige in Inazuma, is probably only comparable to the legendary blond traveler.

Chapter 240 The Past of Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain

Suzumiya Yu and Keqing climbed up the Qunyu Pavilion together, and the surrounding view suddenly became wider. Standing on the Qunyu Pavilion and looking into the distance, they could see a majestic mountain that was faintly visible in the distance to the north and slightly to the east.

"Dragonspine Snow Mountain... There aren't many mountainous terrains in Liyue, so is it possible to see Dragonspine Snow Mountain from here, or is it because the snow mountain itself is so large that it can't be hidden?"

Suzumiya Yu said calmly, even though Liyue Harbor was a prosperous and thriving place right beneath his feet, his attention was focused on the towering mountain that reached into the clouds in the distance.

Dragonspine is a well-known and extremely dangerous area in Mondstadt. It is a place frequently visited by adventurers, but because the environment on the mountain is so harsh, many people have lost their lives and died tragically.

At the very top of Dragonspine Mountain stands a colossal stone pillar. This pillar is not a creation of the Teyvat continent, but rather comes from the Sky Isle, and is an ordinary stone pillar that could be described as nothing special.

The stone pillar is called the Nail of Frost, and this ordinary stone pillar, when it descended upon Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain, directly destroyed an entire ancient civilization. Its power was unimaginable.

The ancient civilization was destroyed around the time of the Demon God War. At that time, Mondstadt was only a place where humans could survive, except for the sealed-off Tower region and the Dragonspine Mountains. The rest of the world was covered with snow that never melted.

After that, the later-born Kingdom of Kanria wanted to find out the real reason why that ancient civilization was destroyed, so it sent many farming machines to investigate, which are now the Ruins Guardians and Ruins Heavy Machines.

However, the final result was a drop in the ocean. They found no clues about the destruction of the ancient civilization in the snowy mountains. The only thing they knew was that the Frost Nails came from Sky Island.

So they began to covet the power of Sky Island, which may have been the fuse for the destruction of Kanria by the Heavenly Principle. After all, you've set your sights on me, so why shouldn't I deal with you?

That's about all there is to the story of Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain. If we had to pick out a story to tell separately, it would be about the Honeysuckle Tree and the demon dragon Dulin, who has already perished in Sleeping Dragon Valley.

The Honeysuckle Tree is an ancient tree with mysterious power, which may come from outside the world or from the elemental veins deep underground.

In short, it was because of its existence that the Dragonspine Mountains were able to sustain human life at that time, as its power could melt the snow. In the old Mondstadt, the Dragonspine Mountains were a land of birdsong and fragrant flowers, which was like a paradise to the Mondstadt people at that time.

After the ancient civilization was destroyed, the Honeysuckle Tree fell into a deep sleep because it could not withstand the power of the Frost Spikes. After sleeping for thousands of years, it was finally awakened by the dragon Durin who invaded Mondstadt.

The dragon Durin is the creation of Rhinedoth, the greatest alchemist in Kanria. On the surface, Durin is merely a creature created by Rhinedoth to invade Teyvat, but in reality, it is just a vessel to contain a failed experiment.

This failed attempt was another Abedo, but I won't go into details because it's not connected to the overall story of Dragon Ridge.

Five hundred years ago, the dragon Durin was killed by the wind god Barbatos and the east wind dragon Dvalin in the Dragonspine Mountains. Its poisonous blood stained the land and gradually corrupted Dvalin's mind, leading to the Dragon Plague of Mondstadt, in which the wind god's servants betrayed them.

However, its poisonous blood is not entirely useless. The honeysuckle tree, which had been dormant for thousands of years, was awakened again after consuming its blood.

However, the awakened honeysuckle tree has lost its original power to melt ice and snow; one can only avoid the ice and snow at a very short distance away from it.

Even more surprisingly, the dragon Dulin, who had already died, was revived by connecting with the honeysuckle tree. However, it was not fully awake yet, but only revived in a way similar to the survival of a heart.

Its heart is located in a cave at the bottom of Sleeping Dragon Valley. Even though it has not fully recovered, it still possesses extremely strong vitality and can even affect the people and monsters in the snow mountain.

The dragon Durin is a symbol of evil, and it remains so even now. Even its heart reeks of nausea. If it were to be resurrected, it would surely bring disaster to Mondstadt once again.

However, this possibility is extremely slim. Unless the Abyss Order or the Fools notice it and use extreme methods to revive it, Dulin's current strength is absolutely insufficient to reshape his physical body. Even if he could, it would take at least tens of thousands of years.

Tens of thousands of years... What an exaggerated number! Even the ancient war between the demons and gods only happened two thousand years ago. The entire history of Teyvat probably doesn't even span tens of thousands of years.

Tens of thousands of years from now, no one knows what the world will be like. Perhaps the continent of Teyvat will have already been destroyed.