In Genshin Impact, I'm really not Muzan.

Even if Teyvat hadn't been destroyed, how could Dullin possibly contend with the technology of that time after his resurrection? It would be like an atomic bomb versus a stone weapon—they would shatter upon contact.

"We'll have to go check it out then..." Suzumiya Yu murmured. Because of the noise around them, Keqing, who was standing to the side, didn't hear him.

Dulin is an artificial being, and Suzumiya Yu's ability to devour should also be effective against it. Moreover, there's another Abedo who awakened from the dragon's belly... If given the chance, Suzumiya Yu would like to meet him.

This Abedo is now far too intelligent; there is practically nothing that can stump him. In fact, the threat he poses to Suzumiya Yuushin is already comparable to that of the Seven Gods.

Moreover, Suzumiya Yui will definitely have to contact Rhinedot. If she finds out that her most prized work was overturned by a former failure, she will definitely be very surprised and go see for herself.

Once she appears, Suzumiya Yu will be able to talk to her. If they can reach an agreement, they can cooperate and discuss how to overthrow the rule of Sky Island. If they can't reach an agreement... then the Twelve Demon Moons may have to add another member.

It's unclear just how powerful Rhinedoth is. Her alchemy is considered divine; aside from Aberdoth and Durin, the strange creatures that invaded Teyvat hundreds of years ago were basically created by her.

Not only that, even the Beast Realm Hound that appeared in Inazuma Tsurukan, also known as the Bleeding Dog, was created by her. Perhaps the most outstanding work among them is the Beast Realm King Beast, whose sense of oppression is probably the strongest among all the mini-bosses.

Its entrance was so astonishing that even Suzumiya Yu was somewhat envious, but... its exit was rather pathetic.

Chapter 241 Fireworks of Liyue, Fireworks of Inazuma

"The fireworks display is about to begin. Please enjoy it. This is probably the first time you've seen a fireworks display in Liyue, right?" Keqing looked at the countless points of light in the distance and couldn't help but glance at Suzumiya Yu beside her.

Those points of light are lanterns, somewhat similar to the ancient Kongming lanterns. You write your wish on paper, put it inside the lantern, and let it drift away on the evening breeze. In this way, your wish will come true.

Of course, this is just a superstition in Liyue, or to put it more nicely, a custom. Anyway, it's not troublesome. It's a festival, so there have to be some symbolic activities. Thus, the legend about the Lantern Festival was born.

"I've heard that fireworks originated in Liyue, and I'm really looking forward to your fireworks display." Ryou Suzumiya put his hands in his pockets, a slight smile curving his lips, and narrowed his eyes as he shifted his gaze from the distant Dragonspine Mountains to Liyue Harbor.

"Inazuma's fireworks are pretty good too. Although fireworks originated in Liyue, we rarely hold such large-scale fireworks displays. But Inazuma is different. I heard that fireworks displays are a part of festivals and celebrations, big and small."

Keqing said that in order to have some common topics with Suzumiya Yu, she had specifically looked up the customs of Inatsumi and found that the Inatsumi people seemed to really like fireworks, especially in the summer, so much so that fireworks symbolized summer in their culture.

As she said, whenever Inazuma has any festivals or celebrations, no matter how big or small the event is, there will always be a fireworks display, and it will be very formal, with new fireworks designs that will catch people's eye.

All of this is thanks to Naganohara Fireworks Shop. As the most well-known fireworks shop in Inazuma, even the head family of the Three Commissioners would frequently patronize their business, because in Inazuma, only Naganohara fireworks could make them feel at ease.

“It’s not as exaggerated as you say. Inatsumi does like fireworks, but these fleeting things are the furthest from eternity,” Suzumiya Yu said. Eternity and fleeting moments are opposites, and fireworks represent fleeting moments.

It's laughable, really. A nation that pursues eternity is so fond of fleeting things like fireworks. What's even more surprising is that General Thunder, who is eternity itself, actually condones the existence of such things.

Perhaps in her view, fireworks have become an indispensable part of Inazuma, so erasing them might bring a bad reaction.

Suzumiya Yuu didn't ask Kage about this issue either. Judging from her attitude towards fireworks in the game, Kage actually maintained a neutral attitude towards such a fleeting thing, and even tacitly allowed her subjects to come into contact with it.

If this were in another country... take Liyue as an example, if anyone dares to touch something that is completely contrary to the meaning of the contract, the result would be going to jail.

In worse cases, they might even be subjected to the punishment of being eaten by rocks, a cruel form of torture created by the Geo Archon himself in Liyue.

Mondstadt is the same; those who pursue things contrary to freedom will inevitably be punished. The period of aristocratic rule is the best example of this. However, Barbatos, the god of wind, was involved in that. If he hadn't intervened, there probably wouldn't be the Knights of Favonius as we know them today.

So, even though Wendy seems to be always thinking about how to slack off, he will still step up when it matters, as can be seen from overthrowing the rule of the nobility and slaying the dragon Durin.

"Eternity?" Upon hearing the word "eternity," Ke Qing suddenly looked up at the sky. "What kind of eternity is the one that your general is pursuing? If it is only spiritual eternity, then it is indeed easy to achieve."

"But if it's about material eternity, then I'm afraid you could never achieve it even if you spent your whole life trying. Even if she were a god, she could only get infinitely close to material eternity, and that would bring you a lot of trouble, wouldn't it?"

What Keqing was referring to was the Eye Hunting Edict and the Isolation Edict of the past. These were policies issued by General Raiden in his pursuit of eternity, which caused widespread suffering throughout Inazuma. Even the Coral Palace Army on Umiyori Island formed a resistance army to resist the Eye Hunting Edict.

Can a policy that leads to the division of a country be considered good? Of course not. Where there is oppression, there is resistance. It is precisely because this policy oppresses a segment of the population that Inazuma is forced to split from within.

Fortunately, we live in a time of peace. If it were during the period when the Dark Sea invaded Teyvat, and Inazuma split at that critical juncture, he would probably have been destroyed long ago.

At the very least, Haiqi Island could not survive, since General Thunder could not tolerate his people betraying him. If it were Shadow, there was still a possibility that he would come to the rescue.

At that time, the residents of Coral Palace will probably have no choice but to hide in Abyss Palace, since that is where their ancestors lived. However, the environment in Abyss Palace is not very good either, and there are even creatures like deep-sea dragon lizards.

It was the serpent god Orobas who defeated the deep-sea dragon lizard and successfully brought the ancestors of the Coral Palace to land, away from that dark and sunless underground. It is unknown how they survived in that environment.

Moreover, even the Abyss Palace might not be able to withstand the invasion from the Dark Outer Sea. The power of the evil spirits is omnipresent and can even seep into the depths of the earth. If the ancestors of Orobas or the Coral Palace did not leave them a last resort to save their lives, then they would be doomed.

"You dare to deny even the will of the gods? What am I supposed to say to you? Whether I agree with you or disagree with you, what does it matter to me? My only goal now is to eliminate Muzan Kibutsuji, nothing more."

Suzumiya Yu said expressionlessly that he had already learned about Keqing's disrespect for the gods before he transmigrated. However, in the eyes of that Geo God, if more people like Keqing could appear, then Liyue would not have to worry about not being able to enter an era of human rule.

Only by breaking away from the protection of the gods can Liyue become a city-state ruled by humans. The most basic requirement to do this is to deny the will of the gods, or rather, deny the power of the gods, just like Keqing.

Suzumiya Yuu also denied the existence of gods, but his method of denying them was far more ruthless than Keqing's. Keqing at least denied the existence of gods verbally, but what about him? He directly denied the existence of gods by drawing his sword. Who would have such audacity?

However, there is nothing that can be done about it. Just like humans and monsters, because of the difference in species, the two cannot coexist and can only fight day and night.

The same goes for Suzumiya Yuu. He had long since transcended his human identity, which is why he could not coexist normally with humans. His only thought was to replace the gods and become the supreme ruler of humanity, since the gods were not human either.

Chapter 242 The Sea Lantern Has Arrived

In the silent night sky, a shooting star suddenly streaked across the horizon, exploding at a certain height, its brilliant multicolored light spreading outwards.

Then, countless meteors followed one after another, and in an instant, the entire night sky was filled with colorful fireworks. In Liyue Harbor, all the residents looked up at the sky, enjoying this fireworks display that they could only see once in a long time.

Above the Jade Pavilion, Liang Gongyou stared expressionlessly at the colorful painting before him, his pupils reflecting the vibrant colors of the exploding fireworks. Beside him, Keqing wore a smile, lost in thought.

"Lady Keqing." At this moment, a woman dressed in the attire of a secretary from the Qunyu Pavilion approached. She first bowed to Keqing and then said, "The things Lady Ningguang prepared for you have arrived. May you go and collect them now?"

Suzumiya Yu was taken aback upon hearing this. In his memory, although Keqing and Ningguang were born at the same time, their personalities did not get along, and they often had minor conflicts over choices, but they could usually reconcile.

Given their relationship, it's quite surprising that Ningguang would prepare something for Keqing. At least, Suzumiya Yuu can't accept it right now.

However, upon further reflection, besides Keqing, Beidou seems to be the person with the worst relationship with Ningguang in Liyue. Even so, the two appear together in most situations, which is enough to prove how much they love and hate each other.

In this light, it's not surprising that Ningguang would prepare a gift for Keqing. Both are members of the Liyue Seven Stars. Even if they don't get along in daily life, they always stand on the same side when it comes to matters of national importance.

“Okay, I’ll go now.” Ke Qing nodded, then looked at Liang Gongyou. “I’ll be gone for a while, and I’ll be right back. I hope I’ll still see you here then.”

After saying that, she left with the secretary and turned to walk into the Qunyu Pavilion.

Liang Gongyou glanced at it only once before immediately looking away. His attention was not on Ke Qing, nor on the fireworks display, but on the other side of Yunlaihai.

There, through layers of sea mist, Ryou's gaze fell upon a majestic mountain peak, its summit radiating a faint blue light.

That's the direction of Inazuma, and that towering mountain is Mount Kagekō, located in the central area of ​​Narukami Island. The place emitting a faint blue light is Narukami Shrine, where the Rai-zakura trees are planted.

Now that I think about it, it's been almost a year since I left Inazuma. Judging from the timeline, Ayaka Kamisato's baby should have been born by now, but I don't know what it's called.

When he left, Suzumiya Yuu hadn't thought of this. If he could leave a name behind, it would make up for a great regret in his heart. But it doesn't matter. As for names, he can just pick any one.

The person who chooses the name needs to be carefully considered. In Suzumiya Yu's opinion, besides himself and Kamisato Ayaka, there are three people who are most suitable to name the child.

One is Ayato Kamisato, Ayaka Kamisato's older brother. It's only natural for an uncle to name his nephew.

The other two are Kage and Yae no Miko. The former is the goddess who rules Inazuma and has a noble status. It can be considered an honor for her to name the child.

The latter is the priestess of Narukami Shrine, whose prestige in Inazuma is second only to the Kage, and she is also the high priestess, symbolizing holiness and purity... Well, Yae no Miko is not pure at all.

At that moment, Suzumiya Yu suddenly remembered something. He reached into his pocket and took out a small gadget.

It was a miniature figure, exactly like Yoomiya. This was the farewell gift Yoomiya gave Suzumiya Yu before he left Inazuma, and it was the only farewell gift he ever received.

This miniature figure is actually a firework, made by Yonomiya. Making something this small while maintaining quality is a very difficult task. Even for an experienced firework maker like Yonomiya, it would take a long time to make one.

"Ah, this is the kind of thing that should be used at times like this," Yuu Ryou remarked. Then, he lit the fuse and launched the firework into the air.

The fireworks shot into the sky, then exploded, spreading colorful lights in all directions before disappearing into the night sky.

Even though it was just a fleeting moment, seeing the exploding fireworks made Suzumiya Yu think of many things.

He possesses an endless lifespan, but most of those who accompany him are just ordinary humans. Only Shadow and Yae no Miko possess life force comparable to his.

Characters like Ayaka Kamisato, Yomi, and Kokoro will all grow old and die; this is an inevitable end for humanity. In Demon Slayer, even Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who is known as the chosen one, will die due to old age.

But as Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku said in the Mugen Train arc, aging and death are the beautiful aspects of being human. Without these things, humans can no longer be called human.

It's still early. By the time Ayaka Kamisato and the others grow old and die, there will be at least sixty or seventy years left. Yuu Suzumiya will have plenty of time to be with them, but by then, they won't have enough time to be with her.

For Ayaka Kamisato, he was the one who would accompany her for life, but for Yuu Suzumiya, Ayaka Kamisato was just someone who accompanied him on a part of his life's journey, not his whole life.

At this moment, Suzumiya Yu felt the fragility of life for the first time. She had never noticed it when she was doing those bloody things before, but now she realized it. Was it because she was too emotional?

Well, it doesn't really matter. After all, his goal is very ambitious. It would be too embarrassing to stop because of something like this.

......

"Sorry to keep you waiting." The fireworks in front of her had been exploding for who knows how long when suddenly, Suzumiya Yu heard a familiar voice. It was Ke Qing; she had returned.

The moment she turned around, Suzumiya Yuu froze on the spot.

Because he saw that Ke Qing had taken off her usual clothes at some point and changed into a dress he had never seen before, which was somewhat exotic in style.

The dress is predominantly blue-black. Although the clothes have been changed, Keqing's signature black stockings remain, preserving the soul of the character.

Overall, this dress suits Keqing quite well. Although it gives off a rather revealing vibe, perhaps that's the charm of a dress. After all... what it's for, those who know, know.

Chapter 243 The Final Plan

"Ningguang's personal tailor made me a new dress, saying it's exotic in style. What do you think, does it look good?" Keqing, dressed in the dress, looked at Suzumiya Yuu, while tossing her hair behind her ear, exuding feminine charm.

"Ah... overall it's not bad, right? Does Ningguang have one too?" Suzumiya Yu asked. Since it was Ningguang's personal tailor who specially made a set of clothes for Keqing, Ningguang must have one herself.

“Of course, it’s impossible for her private tailor to only make clothes for me,” Keqing said. Just as Liang Gongyou had thought, Ningguang also had a dress with this exotic style.

Thinking of this, Ryoumi began to imagine Ningguang in a formal dress, but no matter how he imagined it, his focus would always be on Ningguang's age.

Indeed, as Liyue's wealthiest merchant, Ningguang's age is unknown, not even explicitly stated or hinted at in the game.

Some even speculate that Ningguang is actually an elderly woman over fifty who uses special methods to maintain her youthful appearance, and this is a possibility.

The thought of an elderly woman over fifty years old wearing such a formal dress... well, while Ningguang's appearance is indeed quite beautiful, it still feels somewhat unsettling.

"Speaking of which, how old is Lord Tianquan this year?" Before anyone knew it, Liang Gongyou had directly voiced the question that had been on her mind, which made Keqing pause in surprise.

"What's wrong with you? Why ask such a question? Don't you know that age and weight are the two most important secrets for women?" Ke Qing said irritably, seemingly not intending to answer Liang Gongyou's question.

What she said is not wrong, but women should pay more attention to their weight than their age. After all, as the saying goes, "fair skin covers a hundred flaws, but being overweight ruins everything."

Those tanks that weigh hundreds of kilograms that often appear online... it's not that I disrespect them, but they are really terrifying.

Soon, the fireworks display ended, and Suzumiya Yu felt like he had watched something pointless, because apart from the very beginning, he hadn't really paid attention to the fireworks. After watching them so many times, he was starting to lose interest in them.

The festive atmosphere gradually faded as night fell. By late at night, it was difficult to find any pedestrians on the streets of Liyue Harbor, with only some Thousand Rock Army soldiers and workers cleaning up the ground after the festival celebrations.

Liang Gongyou left Qunyu Pavilion, but instead of returning directly to Keqing's house, he went to the top of a mountain.

This is Mount Tianheng, the origin of Liyue. Standing here, you can see the entire Liyue Harbor.

At this moment, Suzumiya Yu's expression was chilling, and her blood-red pupils revealed no trace of human emotion.