The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"A tool created by the gods... Let me test you, just you—!"

"Don't move! Otherwise, my arrows won't discriminate!"

The sudden angry shout startled the crowd, and soon everyone noticed a white-haired girl dressed in strange clothes.

They all stepped back, leaving their positions to the girl and... the menacing Kujo Sara behind her.

"Didn't I say before that if I ever saw you again, I would stop you even if it cost me my life?"

"Yes, you did say that. So, Kujo Sara, are you trying to stop me from rescuing my comrades?"

Kiana turned around and looked coldly at the person in front of her with her bright blue eyes.

His gaze was filled with majesty, like that of a deity who commands respect without anger.

At this moment, Kujo Sara, the most loyal general of the Shogunate to the Raiden Shogun, was fortunate enough to personally experience...

The oppressive aura of the Lawgiver.

The Song of Flames and Lightning (Genshin Impact Inazuma Main Story): Chapter 48 Facing the Lightning

For the first time in his life, Kujo Sara felt the oppressive feeling of facing a god from someone other than Raiden General...

Even the high-ranking and powerful Tenryō Magistrate, Lord Kujō Takayuki, could not possibly display even the slightest bit of the spirit this young girl possessed.

"You...you pose a threat to the General's safety, I cannot let you leave! Stay where you are, or else..."

At this moment, Kujo Sara completely regarded Kiana as a god-level enemy.

She spread her tengu wings and unleashed the full power of lightning she could control. Some of the lightning bolts even struck the sky uncontrollably, startling the Inazuma residents into screaming.

I will defeat you, no matter how strong you are!

"Such grand words! Too bad, they can't scare me." Kiana showed no fear in the face of the Tengu's lightning.

She slowly took a firm step forward.

This step also signifies the determination to go to war.

"Thunder!"

In an instant, Kujo Sara moved, transforming into a lightning bolt like a tengu and rushing towards Kiana with all the power she could muster.

A series of thunderous cracking sounds echoed continuously.

Dozens of bolts of lightning descended from the sky, their immense power even destroying the floor like tofu, leaving a ring of craters.

Such formidable power left even the shogunate samurai who rushed to the scene in awe, and they, along with the residents of Inazuma, marveled at the shogun's strength.

However, when the lightning faded, the scene everyone had been waiting for did not appear. On the almost completely destroyed floor, only a white-haired girl stood tall.

Before her lay a tengu with black wings on its back, emitting white smoke.

"It's a very strong lightning strike. Stay here and don't move, or you'll be in danger."

Kiana slowly uttered these words, then turned to look at Ying, who had been stubbornly resisting for a long time.

The appearance of Kujo Sara was quite unexpected, but it didn't have much of an impact.

Next, all we need to do is defeat this puppet, and everyone should be able to evacuate safely...

However, just as Kiana was preparing to jump off the stands and officially intervene in the battle...

A hand gripped her ankle tightly.

"I can't let you... threaten the general..."

Kiana looked down and saw Kujo Sara's eyes wide open, filled with fear but also with a kind of courage that seemed to have a fight to the death.

It can only be said that General Lei Dian was very lucky to have such a loyal subordinate who was willing to sacrifice himself.

"Loyal Tengu, your courage is commendable, but..."

Kiana gently moved her leg and broke free from her restraints.

Even with the aid of divine eyes, a mortal body can never reach the heights of a god-like being.

She, small but loyal, may not know that the general she respected had no need for her protection.

"Get some rest."

Looking at the unconscious Kujo Sara, Kiana couldn't help but have a question in her mind.

The Tengu of this world... it's unknown whether she possesses the strength of the Shadow Tengu clan, but her courage is undoubtedly evident in her.

Shadow, if you could leave the Pure Land of One Heart, would you feel anything?

"Let me see..."

With the obstacles cleared, no one can stop Kiana now.

She slowly looked towards the battlefield and discovered that in the short time she had just fought Kujo Sara, Ying had successfully escaped danger with the help of elemental power, Thomas, and Hayato.

Perhaps it was because of his interest in this martial prowess that a sword, one that the world had almost never seen before, was drawn.

In an instant, the Pure Land of the Mind was opened by the fire.

The next second, she collapsed to the ground, powerless against the sword raised by General Thunder.

Just then, Thomas picked up his spear and threw it, but the sharp spear was easily deflected.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, this agile guy grabbed Yozu and Ying and tried to escape.

However...

"Leave behind the Eye of God."

General Thunder was incredibly powerful; with a mere flash, he stood between the two, his sword already pointed at the crowd...

A flash of lightning!

'when!'

The clash of swords, accompanied by the entanglement of fire and lightning... both of these forces are invincible and powerful, and neither can yield to the other.

"Boom!"

The power of fire clashed violently with the power of thunder, ultimately resulting in a fierce explosion.

"What's going on?!"

"That white-haired woman seems to have rushed over!"

"Quickly send the warriors of the Tenryo magistrate to aid the general! Someone! Help Lord Kujo to the rear to heal his wounds, and notify everyone to come here immediately!"

The public was in chaos.

But the audience remained unusually calm.

"Ying, are you alright? And all of you, Thomas, Zaoyou." Kiana flicked her cloak, as if the fearful crowd could finally see the light of day again.

"I...I'm fine, Kiana, do you need my help?" Ying clutched her chest, clearly still not recovered.

"Kiana, you're so biased...aren't you worried about Paimon?"

Paimon stood with his hands behind his back, complaining with some puzzlement.

"Haha, sorry, sorry... After all, you can always protect yourself, right? Enough with the chit-chat, let's get down to business..."

Kiana reminded everyone to remember to wait for the signal to retreat and to be careful.

After explaining how to retreat, she suddenly reached out her hand towards Ying:

"That mask...can I have it? The battle is over, I need to tell her everything."

"...Please make sure you're alright, Kiana."

Ying handed over the mask from Hana Sanri and offered her her care.

Kiana just laughed heartily, then patted her head and told Thomas and Paimon to take good care of her and Zaoyou.

“You usurper,” General Thunder’s cold tone revealed a chilling killing intent, “you have some skill, but you are extremely rude.”

"hehe."

Kiana slowly turned around, put her right hand on her hip, and quietly looked at the lightning general in front of her, who was revered by the people of Inazuma.

She was heroic and valiant, her sword blade seemingly capable of slicing through lightning. Her head held high, she stood like a god of war, looking down on any mortal who dared to defy her.

Can a mere doll that acts on behalf of humans possess such imposing presence?

Shadow, just how strong are you? Let me see!

"The Eye Hunt Order is an eternal and necessary practice."

The doll mechanically repeated everything she thought it would do.

Without any warning, General Thunder raised his sword and slashed, displaying divine martial prowess with the swiftness of lightning.

Thunder rumbled and then the lightning faded; how exactly that sword strike was executed remained a mystery to most.

'when!!!'

The swords clashed fiercely once more, producing a crisp yet incredibly loud clang.

This is the first time since Shin's passing and Kage's retreat to the background that someone has perfectly blocked General Raiden's attack.

Song of Flames and Lightning (Genshin Impact Inazuma Main Story): Chapter 49 - Instant Kill of the General.

"Hmm..." General Thunder pressed down hard on his blade, attempting to suppress Kiana's Flame King Sword, but he failed.

The scorching greatsword, under her pressure, only trembled slightly...

General Thunder could not have imagined that he would one day be suppressed.

"You usurper, who exactly are you?"

"Haha, just an unknown traveler, nothing more. Ying, now's the time!"

With Kiana's command, Ying and the others began to flee. During this time, General Raiden attempted to turn around and give chase, but Kiana forcefully stopped him.

"Your opponent is me, don't even think about running away!"

"Hmph, arrogant." Because he was blocked from pursuing the holder of the Eye of God, he was considered arrogant by the Thunder General.