In Genshin Impact, I'm really not Muzan.

Kirigiri was once the weapon of Takane, one of the four great samurai of Inazuma, while Kirigiri no Kaiko is a famous sword that was reforged using fragments of Kirigiri.

The whereabouts of Kirigiri's Reflection have been unknown for hundreds of years, and its prototype, Kirigiri, has vanished without a trace. Rumor has it that the famous sword was swallowed by darkness along with its owner.

In other words, the monster before them was actually Kirigiri Takane, one of the four great samurai of Inazuma? How could this not be shocking?

It's important to know that the reason these four men were able to become famous warriors was because they had already died and were posthumously awarded this title.

But now? The already dead Kirigiri Takane has reappeared, and has become a monster swallowed by darkness.

"Don't ask anymore. He doesn't seem like he'd talk to you properly right now. Just keep him in check. This guy gives me a bad feeling." Ryoujiro held her breath and then drew her sword and charged out in the next second.

"Thunder Breathing - First Form: Thunderclap Flash - Divine Speed!"

The ground shattered instantly due to the immense force of his stomp, and his body transformed into a streak of lightning as Suzumiya Yu unleashed a slash, aiming to kill Takane.

However, to his surprise, his most powerful attack was easily caught by his opponent.

A violent metallic clang rang out in the air. The next second, Tenmoku and Kirigiri, both renowned swords, clashed together. Moreover, the black mist that had been swirling around Takamine actually traveled along the blade towards Suzumiya Yu.

If an ordinary person were to come into contact with this black mist, they would probably be corroded to the bone in an instant. But Liang Gongyou is different. His body has already decomposed too much of this black mist, so it poses virtually no threat to him now.

Gao Ling was not surprised that Suzumiya Yu could resist the black mist. To be more precise, he was now a monster who could not even express emotions, so he directly pushed Suzumiya Yu away and slashed forward with several black mist sword energies in an instant.

"Breath of Thunder, Second Form: Rice Spirit!"

Not to be outdone, Suzumiya Yu unleashed five lightning-fast sword strikes with thunderous force, directly blocking the opponent's attack.

The next second, he rushed forward and engaged in close combat with his opponent for a long time.

Hyakume stood frozen in place, because in his eyes, Suzumiya Yu and Takane's bodies were like two streaks of lightning, and their movements were impossible to see with his eyes.

He knew very well that if he intervened, he would be torn to shreds in an instant.

The power levels were on completely different dimensions, and it was precisely because he knew this that he stood still.

"Breath of Flame, Fifth Form: Flame Tiger!"

He raised the blade high, then swung it down with all his might. A fiery tiger pounced out, and because the two were almost face to face, Gao Ling had no way to dodge the attack.

The Fiery Tiger caused a violent explosion after hitting Gaoling. Surprisingly, he only lost an arm. Moreover, the black mist had regenerative abilities, so his severed arm was able to recover quickly.

Suzumiya Yu had never realized it before, but now that he had experienced it firsthand, he understood just how troublesome it was to deal with an enemy whose body could regenerate infinitely.

Moreover, the power of demons is not limitless. Suzumiya Yu didn't know if the black mist was the same, but in any case, he had to end the battle as soon as possible.

His intuition told him that things were not so simple; there must be a reason why the already dead Kirigiri Takane had suddenly been resurrected in this way.

Perhaps, just as he had guessed, the evil gods of the Outer Sea have already begun preparations for their second invasion of Teyvat.

Hyakume and Takane are just the beginning. More creatures from the Dark Sea will appear in the future. With Teyvat's current power, it's not certain that they can be driven back as successfully as last time.

Thinking of this, Suzumiya Yuu became serious. Her breathing technique suddenly changed, and the seemingly ordinary blade was now burning with a deep red, blazing flame.

"Sun Breathing - Ninth Form - Sunset Turn!"

The next second, Suzumiya Yuu's body flashed into the air, and then he swung a horizontal slash in an upside-down position. The flames attached to the blade immediately began to boil, and his target was Takane's neck.

Every living thing has its weaknesses, and Suzumiya Yui refused to believe that the creatures of the Dark Outer Sea were immortal.

However, his swift attack had no effect, because before he could sever Gao Ling's neck, his blade was blocked by the opponent.

With his unbelievable reaction speed, Gao Ling's current strength is already approaching that of a demon god.

With a sudden burst of force, Suzumiya Yui deflected Takane's weapon, her body spinning several times in the air before landing safely.

This won't do. Gao Ling's attributes are no weaker than his, and his body can also regenerate infinitely.

Should I use that move? The final form of Sun Breathing, though I've never used it before, Suzumiya Yu knows it's her strongest killing move right now.

The thirteenth form of Sun Breathing is formed by continuously performing the first twelve sword forms in a dancing manner, creating a cycle that continues indefinitely.

Its advantage lies in the fact that once it is used, it can render the opponent unable to fight back. As long as you can outlast the opponent, you will surely win.

Thinking of this, Ryouji took a deep breath. He knew he had to use all his strength, otherwise he would not be able to defeat Takane.

However, just as he was about to unleash the thirteenth form of Sun Breathing, an arrow suddenly flew from afar and pierced Takane's shoulder in an instant.

The sudden turn of events startled both Suzumiya Yu and Hyakume, and even Takamine was momentarily stunned.

They looked in the direction from which the arrows had come, only to find a figure had appeared there at some unknown time.

It was an elderly woman dressed in a priestess's robes, who showed no signs of life and stood there like a dead person.

In her hand, she held a bow and arrow with a purple base. Suzumiya Yu took a closer look and then recognized it.

The string of flying thunder vibrates.

Chapter 132 The Old Shrine Maiden of Asase Shrine

The Flying Thunder String, Yui's exclusive weapon, is considered the pinnacle of bow and arrow weapons, but Yui didn't manage to pull it.

Therefore, he wasn't very clear about the story of the Flying Thunder String, only knowing that, like the Mist Cutter, it was once a weapon bestowed upon Takane by the Thunder General.

"Auntie Shrine Maiden?" Hyakume was taken aback when he saw the elderly shrine maiden. His long-dormant memories began to resurface, and he quickly recognized her as the old shrine maiden who had once adopted him.

“Hello…” Not only him, but even Gao Ling showed strong emotional fluctuations when he saw the old shrine maiden.

Suzumiya Yu was left standing there, which made her seem a little lost. The battle was going well, so why did this person suddenly appear out of nowhere?

However, he quickly realized that the old witch might be the key factor in turning the tide of the battle. Although he didn't know how she had survived until now, it was not the time to worry about such things.

Gao Ling harbored strong feelings for the old witch, and the old witch felt the same way. Looking at her old friend, a moment of hesitation flashed through her mind.

But soon, she raised her bow and arrow again, drew the string, and shot an arrow imbued with lightning element.

The arrow struck Gao Ling precisely in the abdomen, and the powerful elemental energy instantly annihilated his entire stomach into ashes, but the properties of the black mist allowed him to recover quickly.

This scene surprised the old witch; she seemed not to have expected it, and continued to draw her bow and shoot arrows.

More than ten arrows were fired in succession, but the result was the same as before. Gao Ling's body was already immortal and indestructible, and ordinary attack methods could not suppress him at all.

"Flame Breathing - Third Form - All-Encompassing Flame!"

Just as Takane was getting closer and closer to the old shrine maiden, Suzumiya Yu suddenly descended from the sky, unleashing a slash with flame effects that instantly cleaved her body in two.

A scream seemed to come from some unknown creature in the air. A few seconds later, Gao Ling's body returned to normal. Moreover, Suzumiya Yu's actions seemed to have angered him, so Gao Ling focused his attention on him again.

The two were very close, and Suzumiya Yu had no time to dodge before Takane severed her arm with a single strike. However, like her opponent, he also possessed the ability to regenerate, so the severed arm quickly grew back.

The two quickly created a safe distance between themselves. Although Gao Ling had become a mindless monster, he still possessed combat experience from his human days and was not a complete walking corpse.

Suzumiya Yui stepped back to the old shrine maiden's side, then glanced at her: "You should know how to use the secret techniques of Narukami Taisha, right?"

In the memory of that feather, the old witch used a powerful secret technique to break the seal on Kapachiri's resentment, causing a thunderstorm to ravage Qinglai Island.

Although Suzumiya Yu didn't know what kind of secret technique it was, since the other party was a shrine maiden, it must have been learned from Narukami Taisha.

In Inatsume, there are many shrines, but only a handful truly possess various powerful secret techniques, and among them, Narukami Shrine stands out as the best.

“I’ve learned some before,” the old witch replied to Suzumiya Yu in a hoarse voice.

“That’s fine,” Suzumiya Yu nodded. “You should know how to use sealing techniques, right? Your old friend, Yuugami Harunosuke, can even seal the King of Tanuki Demons. Don’t tell me you can’t.”

The Tanuki King, Goyakuzo, who guards the Forest, was sealed away by Yuigami Harunosuke in a fit of rage hundreds of years ago because he tried to steal the protective charm of the Divine Cherry Blossom Festival. He has not been released from his seal to this day.

"My sealing techniques are not as sophisticated as Wei Shen's, but they can still serve some purpose."

"That's fine. I'll go up and hold that guy off. You take the opportunity to seal him away, but please don't let it affect me."

After saying that, Suzumiya Yuu drew her sword and rushed forward, engaging Takane in a fierce battle.

The energies of various colors burst into dazzling fireworks in the air. Neither Suzumiya Yu nor Takane could kill the other, but whoever gained the upper hand could suppress the other for a period of time.

Suzumiya Yu went there with this goal in mind. Over the course of three years, his swordsmanship had become incredibly refined, no less than that of Takane, who came from a samurai background.

He kept switching between breathing techniques, ending each attack with a Sun Breathing move, and soon he successfully suppressed Takane.

At the same time, the old witch seized the opportunity, forming a very strange hand seal while uttering whispers, as if she were chanting some kind of spell.

A moment later, a golden wheel appeared above her head. The outer edge of the wheel was covered with gold paper similar to talismans. The next second, with a thought, the golden wheel smashed directly towards Gao Ling, who was being suppressed by Liang Gongyou.

When Suzumiya Yu saw the old priestess make her move, he immediately distanced himself from Takane, because he didn't want to be sealed away.

The golden wheel slammed heavily onto Gao Ling's body without making a loud noise. His body simply froze in place, and then beams of golden light appeared, tightly enveloping Gao Ling's body.

As the golden light gradually shrank, Gao Ling's body also disappeared from the spot, and he was eventually imprisoned in a ball of light no bigger than a ping-pong ball.

The sealing of Takane meant the battle was finally over, which made Suzumiya Yuu breathe a sigh of relief, as he hadn't encountered such a difficult battle in a long time.

The orb of light slowly flew into the old witch's hand. She looked at the struggling mountain inside, her eyes filled with mixed emotions.

Gao Ling was once her lover. Although their relationship was not accepted, it did not change their feelings for each other.

Hundreds of years ago, when the Dark Turmoil had just ended, she shot an arrow through Gao Ling's chest, thinking he was dead. But to her surprise, he was still alive and had become so powerful.

She seemed to have a premonition about this, which is why the old shrine maiden returned to Qinglai Island, only to encounter Takane and Suzumiya Yuzuru in the midst of a battle.

What surprised her even more was that Hyakume had also returned. He had disappeared after the fleet was destroyed by the thunderstorm. She wondered if their reunion today was fate or a coincidence.

If the other party hadn't maintained their rationality as a human being, she might have sealed them away in the same way.

"Auntie Shrine Maiden, where have you been all this time? Why couldn't I find you when I returned to Qinglai?" Hyakume-ki stepped forward and patted the old shrine maiden's shoulder in a hearty tone.

The black mist on his body had been mostly absorbed by Ryou Miyako, so it would no longer affect others.

Chapter 133 Return to Narukami Island

When acquaintances meet, they naturally reminisce. Suzumiya Yu didn't disturb them. Instead, she obtained the last feather of Kapachiri from Hyakume and then chose to leave.

He stayed on Qinglai Island for quite some time, much longer than he originally planned, so Ayaka Kamisato is likely to worry about him. To avoid causing unnecessary trouble, he'd better go back as soon as possible.

As for Takane, the old priestess planned to keep him by her side, and Hyakume, having nowhere else to go, also planned to travel the world with the old priestess.

Thus, the story of Crane View and Qinglai Island came to an end. Although the last Upper Moon was not found on this trip, a total of 15,000 points were gained, which far exceeded Liang Gongyou's expectations, so he was very happy.

......

After leaving Qinglai Island, Liang Gongyou returned to Narukami Island. Before leaving, he had investigated whether there were any other creatures in the Dark Outer Sea on Qinglai Island, but he found nothing.

Considering the story of Takane, this incident should just be a coincidence. Hyakume returned from the Dark Outer Sea, the deceased Takane was resurrected in some unknown way, and the old priestess also returned to Seirai Island.

This is just a cycle, and it has no direct connection to the Dark Outer Sea.

Moreover, according to Hyakume's description, there are many countries on the border of Teyvat, who have been responsible for guarding the frontier for generations. Once any creatures from the Dark Sea attack, they will immediately report to the seven countries of Teyvat.