The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

The two girls, who looked remarkably alike, stared at each other face to face, but there wasn't a single trace of friendliness in their eyes.

“Mei. She…” Kiana was stunned, and she could clearly feel how tightly Mei was gripping her arm.

Clearly, what Sirin feared has come true.

When Ying arrived, the situation became extremely awkward...

"Let me tell you, actually..."

Kiana wanted to say something so that the two of them could live in peace.

However...

"You don't need to say anything. She's the woman in the photo, right? Oh no, I should say a deity?" Mei glanced at Kage with disdain.

In short, his expression showed disrespect for gods and spirits.

Out with the old, in with the new, an unforgettable Lantern Festival (Liyue New Year): Chapter 40 The battlefield is about to turn into a 'battleground'... Fortunately...

On the bustling streets of Liyue, passersby slowly paused.

It might be a little inappropriate to say this, but I have to admit that gossip news is incredibly interesting, especially when it involves several stunningly beautiful young women...

"Hey, look. What's wrong with them?"

"It can't be some kind of romantic entanglement, right? The problem is... who's with whom?"

"Want to know? Come closer and listen. Anyway, it's the end of the workday, so you have plenty of time."

Soon, residents gradually gathered around, focusing their attention on Kiana and the others.

To be honest, this was something no one present had expected, given that it was happening in front of so many people.

Of course, the three people who were most surprised and confused were not the ones caught in the vortex.

Instead, it was Ying and Yun Jin standing to the side.

The two women exchanged bewildered glances, staring at Kiana, who was surrounded from both sides by two girls who looked and acted like her. They were extremely curious... what exactly had she done?

Why does the atmosphere feel so strange right now?

"Who...are you? Why are you standing between her and me?!"

Kage didn't know Mei, so he naturally regarded her as an outsider.

And that is indeed the case. After all, Mei is neither the true being of this world nor anyone from the Shadow. At most, she can only be considered a somewhat similar traveler from another world. It is completely impossible for them to recognize each other as sisters upon first meeting.

Similarly, for Mei, Shadow is also a stranger, perhaps even a stranger she needs to be wary of and target.

“That’s not important!” Mei said without hesitation. “What’s important is: Who do you think you are? What are your intentions in approaching my friend?”

"Uh, Mei. Don't do this. After all, Kage is our good friend. You should know that..." Kiana said, unable to bear it any longer.

"Our friends?"

Upon hearing this pronoun, Mei felt anger for the first time. She slowly pulled Kiana closer, then questioned her urgently, "Kiana, I don't understand what 'friends' means. Don't you know who she is? She's a god in this world! How could you be friends with her? Haven't you considered the consequences? Are you in danger?"

"Mei, stop fooling around!" Kiana frowned.

Mei snorted coldly: "Hmph!"

"Mea Yi..."

"Alright, for your sake. Miss, thank you so much for helping Kiana, and I sincerely wish you more happiness." Mei interrupted Kiana, intending to help her friend get rid of the suspicious god's entanglement.

"You can't leave."

After being ignored time and again, Ying gradually realized that the situation was getting out of control.

As the ruler of Inazuma's Imperial Palace, she naturally lowered her face and began to radiate hostility.

Who exactly is this woman? Why would she want to prevent me from having contact with Kiana? What gives her the right to do this?

Why would she... think that way about herself?

This was the first time Ying had encountered something like this.

In this world, I met a stranger who resembled me. But this stranger... intends to stop me?

"Why can't we leave?"

The woman retorted with an expression that seemed perfectly reasonable.

Her attitude was truly outrageous.

"You dare to stop me?" Shadow roared.

In Shadow's eyes, Kiana is eternal, someone who can stay with him forever and watch over the ends of the world together.

And at this very moment, this woman is actually trying to sever his connection with her?

Absolutely unforgivable!

Shadow's insistence is perfectly reasonable. As a god who seeks eternity, He would never stand idly by and watch Kiana be taken away.

Unfortunately, Shadow's thoughts might not be understood. Mei, for one, completely couldn't understand why, even after she had politely asked her not to get close to Kiana, Shadow still relentlessly tried to interfere.

Do you really think you have no thoughts?!

"What do you mean by 'stopping me'? I don't know what you're trying to say. I need to continue our journey with Kiana. Please move aside!"

Mei stared directly at Ying without flinching, showing no sign of backing down: "Otherwise, I won't be so polite to you."

"Just you?"

Hearing Mei's threat, Kage's tone became even more serious.

She had never met such an incomprehensible person before.

Doesn't she know that she is a god? What gives her the audacity to oppose her?

Ying didn't speak, but instead slowly raised her hand to her chest, intending to punish the disrespectful person.

As the purple katana was slowly drawn from its sheath, everyone on the streets of Liyue, including the onlookers, felt a sudden increase in pressure.

Mei knew perfectly well that the so-called otherworldly god's action was by no means benevolent.

However, as a Herrscher, as a warrior who participated in the final battle and ultimately succeeded in defeating and reacting to the Honkai.

She was fearless of the gods before, and she is not now.

"Boom!"

A massive bolt of lightning struck the shadow in an instant.

Ying didn't dodge, because she didn't take this level of attack seriously. She slowly drew her sword, then swung it fiercely.

With a loud "whoosh," the giant lightning bolt vanished without a trace.

What... what's going on?

Upon seeing this, Mei gasped, her eyes filled with shock.

The knife in her hand could actually extinguish lightning?

Is this truly a power possessed only by gods?!

"I didn't expect your reputation to be well-deserved? In that case, Raiden Mei, reporting for duty!"

Mei was startled at first, but then she came to her senses and began to focus intently on dealing with her target.

Thunder Movies...

"Let me truly experience the power of an otherworldly god!"

"Mei! Wake up!"

Mei, full of fighting spirit, suddenly felt someone hug her waist. Surprised, she turned around and saw Kiana holding her tightly with both hands.

What's going on here?! Doesn't she know this woman in front of her is dangerous...?

Look, she's already taken out this knife, and she's even walking towards me!

"Kiana! Let go! Don't you know how dangerous she is? Oh no! She's coming this way..."

Who can understand Mei's feelings at this moment?

The person I love most, in this critical moment, not only didn't pick up a weapon to fight alongside me, but instead hugged my waist and said, "Stop fooling around!" What kind of situation is this? What's wrong with this world? Can't things ever get better?!

Ugh! This is infuriating!

As the shadow slowly approached, Mei suddenly felt as if she was powerless to do anything again...

However...

Right at this most crucial moment!

"Phew, we've finally made it. Zhongli, look! They're about to start fighting, hurry over and smooth things over!" Paimon's voice rang out at just the right moment.

The sudden shout drew everyone's attention.

Everyone turned their attention to the renowned traveler, and... the famous guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth.

Mr. Zhongli...

Out with the old, in with the new, an unforgettable Lantern Festival (Liyue New Year): Chapter 41: Can you really only choose one?

Liyue Harbor, just over ten minutes ago.

There were few customers at the storytelling stall.

Zhongli savored the precious fragrant tea in his cup, listening quietly to the storytelling with his master.

Of course, besides Master Hu, there are two other distinguished guests at the audiobook stall today.

"Mr. Zhongli, is it?" Xu Kong Wanzang flicked his folding fan, obscuring half of his pretty face, and asked in a slightly puzzled tone, "Why are we here?"

"Sigh, I didn't expect them to be so late after everything was settled and the rest was over. I wonder why Mei and Kiana are taking so long. Void Recluse, do you really have no clue?"

Bronya straddled the stool with her legs crossed, looking every bit the big sister.

"I'm not in the mood to answer you."

Bronya, who booked three rooms at the inn but ended up sleeping in two of them overnight, shared a table with Zhongli and Master Hu while listening to the story. Also present was Void Treasury, who successfully visited the Hall of Rebirth but was unwittingly persuaded by some hall master to offer a full-service package.