The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

Therefore, it is not surprising that these beast hounds obey the apostles.

"Looks like we've found the source of the problem. Next... hmm? I remember this place..."

Although it had been a long time since she had been here, Kiana's vague memories told her that this area was not far from where the roots of the Divine Cherry Tree were located.

If too much power is released, it will likely damage the roots of the Divine Cherry Tree...

Recalling Hana's past prayers, Kiana slowly turned her gaze to the shadow beside her before leaping off the cliff.

"what happened?"

Feeling her gaze, Ying returned it.

"There are some important items nearby that cannot be destroyed. Please try to control your power from now on, Shadow."

As she said this, Kiana lowered her head slightly, asking as if she were pleading.

This kind of formation surprised Ying, who had never seen it before.

She thought about it for a while, but ultimately couldn't figure out what made her make such a request.

"Holding back against the enemy is a cardinal sin for a martial artist. But if it's your request..."

Shadow pondered for a moment, then gently reached out and touched Kiana's head.

"I will be satisfied."

"Hehe!" Kiana suddenly opened her arms and hugged Shadow's slender waist, then rubbed against him forcefully as a sign of friendliness. "That's great, Shadow."

"Well..."

Watching Kiana rubbing against his chest, Ying suddenly felt a sense of being relied upon by his younger sister.

However, her action... was really too much of a joke.

"Kiana, that's enough! It's a bit crowded..."

Ying lowered her head, slightly dissatisfied with her willfulness but powerless to resist, and could only mutter under her breath.

"Huh?"

Kiana slowly raised her head, stared at the shadow for a while, and then pinched it with her hand.

That's when I realized I might have gone too far with my antics...

"Uh, sorry."

After releasing the Shadow Queen, Kiana scratched the back of her head and smiled, then took out the Flame King Sword.

"Let's set off to face our enemy."

"Ah, the time to set out has come."

After deciding to fight, both sides jumped off the steep cliff.

I plan to eliminate the monsters and apostles that have invaded the world...

...

"Coming from the abyss..."

On the vast wilderness, an apostle moved slowly.

Ahead of him were many hunting hounds from the beast realm.

At this moment, the hunting dogs lay prostrate on the ground with utmost respect, which was reassuring.

Unfortunately, even with these guys around, they couldn't change the situation.

"Where did that guy go?"

The Abyss Apostle's departure from the Dark Sea and arrival in this world governed by the laws of nature is undoubtedly a very dangerous undertaking.

Logically speaking, the companion should be on guard in such a situation.

But just as he arrived with the beast gifted with gold, the one who initiated the operation vanished...

Or perhaps it no longer exists?

Lei Shitu pondered for a moment, then said as if talking to himself:

"The Divine Cherry Tree must wither and die, otherwise the Abyss will not be able to overthrow this kingdom."

It was precisely because of this purpose that he chose to join this operation.

However, the reality does not appear to be optimistic.

The person who initiated the operation and was supposed to meet with me has disappeared?

The guy who's good at using water elemental power to defeat enemies should know better than me what kind of punishment he'll suffer for disappearing without a trace, right?

Could it be... that he was killed by someone?

"Has the operation been exposed? Well, why not give it a try?"

The Thunder Apostle slowly turned its direction, facing the Thunder Pool, which remained with a huge void after the Great Exorcism.

During the Great Purification, Hana-sanri lifted the restrictions on this area, which resulted in the release of the Thunder Pool, which was originally intended to prevent unauthorized intruders.

Having lost its abundant lightning elemental power, it became clear and harmless.

"Forward! Crush the tree roots in the cave!"

"Awoooooo!!!"

At Lei Shitu's command, the beast hounds snapped out of their daze and began to race toward the place where the roots of the Divine Cherry Tree were entwined.

After waiting patiently for a long time, these hunting dogs were already starving and their hunting instincts were kicking in.

Driven by this, they rushed forward, striving to harm the large tree that stood on the mountainside.

Seeing this, Apostle Lei nodded slightly.

Although destroying a large area of ​​tree roots wouldn't make the tree wither, inflicting such profound damage now would prevent the tree from being severely punished upon its return to the cult.

When the time is right, we will bring reinforcements to completely wither this great tree.

Then Inatsuma can say that everything is under his control!

"Ready, ignite!"

The sudden, clear roar shattered Lei Shitu's dream.

He looked into the distance, where the sky, which should have been dark and empty, was suddenly dyed red by blazing flames.

A white-haired girl with a single ponytail, dressed in clothing from an unknown country, is wielding a blazing giant sword and frantically reaping the lives of the beast-hunting hounds.

The slashes she unleashed with her greatsword were so powerful that the terrifying sword marks left in mid-air have not yet faded.

Who are you?!

Seeing the beast hounds being hacked to pieces, reduced to ashes like helpless lambs being burned alive, the Thunder Apostle was horrified and unleashed a bolt of lightning.

"The retinue of the god of fire? Impossible! How could His divine retinue come here? But your power!"

"Me? An unknown traveler."

Faced with the power unleashed by Kiana, these beast hounds were utterly powerless and were quickly wiped out.

Having accomplished this feat, she slowly held her sword and gazed at the apostle, like a guardian deity standing watch over the mountain.

They protect the sacred cherry tree from harm...

The Battle Between Flame and Lightning and the Abyss (Genshin Impact): Chapter 41 The Thunder of Divine Punishment Descends

Staring at the white-haired girl who had suddenly appeared before him, Lei Shitu suddenly realized something.

"You took care of that guy?"

As he spoke, the Thunder Apostle slowly unfolded the Abyss Tome he carried with him, ready to take action and deal with Kiana at any moment.

However, before he could unleash his lightning attack, he heard Kiana ask with slight surprise:

"Who?"

"That guy!"

"Uh...that guy?"

"That's the guy you took care of not long ago!"

The Thunder Apostle slammed his fist on the Abyss Tome, seemingly enraged by Kiana.

However, after he threw that blow, he suddenly came to his senses.

"Ah! The divine decree of the abyss, the abyss! Please forgive me..."

It seemed that, to this apostle, the scriptures before him were sacred and inviolable.

After that hammer blow, the apostle immediately became flustered and began to frantically try to make amends.

It's impossible to tell from his previous deep and gloomy appearance.

What are you doing?

Seeing this, Kiana raised her sword with both hands and aimed it at the apostle.

"What plan are they plotting now?"

"Oh."

Faced with Kiana's questioning, the Thunder Apostle, who had finally recovered, slowly extended his hand.

Following the direction of his finger, the remaining beast hounds rushed off like a pack of wolves pouncing on their prey.

Amidst the ferocity of the pack of hounds attacking her, Kiana wielded the King's Sword and resumed the battle.

"How dare you stand in the way of the Abyss, nameless traveler! You will be defeated by us, to avenge the slaying of the Abyss's messenger..."

"Take care of him." Before Lei Shitu finished speaking, an entity he could never have imagined suddenly charged down with a knife.

Looking at the katana radiating a bright purple light, he instantly realized...

Thor himself has descended upon us?!

"Uh!"