I'm not feeling right when I transform into Keqing

In an instant, all the flagpoles and offerings on the sacrificial field were overturned to the ground, and everyone was knocked to the ground by a huge air wave.

It wasn’t over yet. Just when everyone thought it was over, there was another huge roar.

It's not far from the sacrificial site.

When Ningguang looked up, she saw a shocking scene in the dust.

The originally magnificent and solemn Yiyan Palace was flattened to the point that only one layer was left. On top of that layer, a huge brown dragon was lying on the Palace, motionless.

“Emperor…, Keqing! Where’s Keqing?!”

As soon as Ningguang finished speaking, a purple figure walked out from the dust.

Keqing dropped the sword full of holes in her hand, then looked up at the huge dragon, her mind going blank for a moment.

"how come……"

After seeing that Keqing was safe and sound, Ningguang immediately realized how serious the matter was.

He waved his hand and shouted to the Qianyan Army coach present: "The Emperor has been assassinated! Seal off the scene!"

……

……

Ten minutes later, Ningguang received many reports that all those who were suspected of participating in today's ceremony would be investigated by the Qianyan Army.

However, what concerned her most was not the report, but Keqing who was still standing in front of the collapsed Yiyan Palace.

"I understand, Baiwen Baixiao. I'll leave these matters to you." Ningguang said to her two secretaries.

"Yes."

"Sir, do you need us to notify the other Seven Stars or... Immortals who are not in Liyue Harbor?"

After a moment of silence, Ningguang shook her head.

"Let's check the possible murderer at the scene first."

After giving the instructions, Ningguang went downstairs from Yuehai Pavilion, walked past the heavily guarded Yujing Terrace, and came to the sacrificial site of Yiyan Palace.

She looked at Keqing's back, thought for a moment, then stepped forward and said, "The Emperor...is no longer alive."

Keqing stared at the dragon body in the hall for a long time and then frowned: "The elemental power of the two of us is simply not enough to cause such damage."

“Perhaps the Emperor was injured during his training?” Ningguang guessed, and then walked closer to Keqing.

"We have already embarked on this path, and we have no choice but to go all the way."

“Now is the best time to roll out the plan.”

"..."

"But don't you find it strange?" Keqing tilted her head and looked at her: "This road seems to have been arranged by someone else?"

All threats to their plans, before and now, disappeared.

Even their biggest worry, whether they could stop the Emperor from coming or how long they could stop him, disappeared without a trace at this moment.

This is such a coincidence, as if there is an invisible hand controlling it behind the scenes.

“Maybe.” Ningguang said, “But we can’t verify it.”

Keqing shook her head: "I think it's okay."

"As long as we can save the Emperor..."

"Hmm? But this is the case..."

"If the invisible hand really exists, it will be a major threat to Liyue. Only the emperor himself knows about it." Keqing said with a firm tone: "Isn't the original purpose of our plan for the future of Liyue?"

Still so stubborn, and still saying shocking things.

Sighing slightly, Ningguang held her forehead and said, "But the key is that the Emperor has passed away."

Keqing nodded, but shook her head: "Gods are different from mortals. Maybe there is a chance."

"You said 'maybe'? You're not sure?"

“Well, but I think there might be someone who might know.” Keqing turned around and looked towards the Feiyun Slope under the Yujing Terrace.

……

Ten minutes later, Keqing arrived in front of the Hall of the Dead.

The girl at the funeral home was also surprised to see Keqing coming again.

Such a major event happened in Liyue Harbor, and Lady Keqing actually appeared in the Hall of Rebirth. What is she going to do?

But despite her doubts, she still bowed obediently.

"Is your guest here?" Keqing asked.

"Your guest?"

"Zhong Li."

Keqing walked into the Hall of the Dead, then recalled the route the girl from the funeral home had told her, and came to the second floor of the Hall of the Dead.

After walking through an ancient corridor that smelled of sandalwood, Keqing arrived in front of a study.

The door was ajar, and a light, pleasant whistle came from inside.

It seems that someone is in a good mood.

Keqing stood in front of the door and knocked.

Suddenly, the whistle stopped.

Then, after the sound of footsteps, the door was gently opened from the inside, and a tall and mature woman appeared in Keqing's sight.

"Keqing..." Zhong Li showed a rare look of surprise, "What are you doing here?"

"I want to save the Emperor." Keqing replied.

This made Zhong Li open his mouth slightly, then he put his hands behind his back and paused for two seconds, with a hint of disbelief still in his golden eyes.

She thought maybe she had heard it wrong.

"You said you want to save the Emperor? That Morax?"

"Yes."

After a moment of silence, Zhong Li said, "But the dead are gone. If we look for a way to revive them, isn't that... a bit too much?"

Keqing frowned. She didn't know if it was an illusion, but she felt that Zhong Li's words seemed to carry a hint of helplessness and persuasion.

Chapter 82: The Emperor's Back-up Plan

"The assassination of the Emperor is a very serious terrorist incident for Liyue Harbor," Keqing said.

This simple sentence made Zhong Li understand why Keqing wanted to resurrect Geo King.

"Do you want to find out the person who assassinated the emperor?" Zhong Li frowned slightly.

"Yes."

Looking at Yuhengxing's determined eyes, Zhong Li also understood the position of the people of Liyue in her mind. For the sake of Liyue, she even wanted to resurrect the Emperor.

I felt somewhat relieved, but also a little helpless.

"How do you determine that the emperor was really assassinated?" Zhong Li asked calmly.

Keqing asked back: "Then how do you determine that the Emperor was not assassinated?"

This simple question caused both of them to fall silent for some reason.

Later, when Keqing felt that she probably couldn't find the answer from Zhong Li and was about to leave to find Grandma Ping.

Zhong Li said, "The Emperor has passed away. As a user of rock element, I can clearly feel it. In my memory and impression, although the resurrection of the dead has happened, it is usually not a good thing."

"What do you mean?"

"Reincarnation is one of the laws of nature and the most basic rule of this world. If you violate it, you will naturally pay the price." Zhong Li said: "After resurrection, the living beings usually lose consciousness and memory, and some even become mindless walking corpses."

"I think that although the Rock King is a god, he has also gained flesh and blood for Liyue over the years. His existence in the universe should not be able to escape this law."

Keqing lowered her head and thought, and she understood what Zhong Li meant, which was that even if there was a way to resurrect the Emperor, the Emperor might not be the same Emperor anymore.

On the contrary, it might bring even greater disaster to Liyue.

Keqing had indeed not expected this.

However, if we give up because of this worry, the truth about the emperor's assassination will never be revealed.

The mastermind behind this may have been hiding in the darkness, waiting for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to Liyue, which has no god's protection.

This is something that Keqing, the Seven-Star, absolutely cannot ignore.

“If… the Emperor loses consciousness after being resurrected, will his strength still be the same as before?” Keqing asked with a frown.

Zhong Li is knowledgeable and almost omniscient, so Keqing thought of asking her first.

And she did not disappoint Keqing, and seemed to know a way to resurrect the Emperor.

However, after hearing what Keqing said, Zhong Li raised his eyebrows and looked at Keqing: "You... still want to revive the Emperor?"

"Ah."

Zhong Li never thought that Keqing's character of "diligent in doing her duty and serving the people wholeheartedly" would be like this today, which gave her a headache.

Why didn’t she think Keqing was so stubborn before?

“Although I am not too sure about it, but according to some records in history books or legends, the resurrected body is usually dead in the mind, but the body itself is intact, and may even be stronger.” Zhong Li said after a pause.

“Stronger…” Keqing murmured softly.

Keqing had never seen the Emperor at his peak.

But as a Qixing who grew up listening to the story of how the Emperor ended the war with the Demon God, Keqing knew that if what Zhong Li said was right, it was probably pretty close.

Then the resurrected Emperor may not only threaten Liyue, but may even bring doom to the entire Teyvat.

This is definitely not a rational choice, at least for now.

Because Keqing is very clear about her current strength, she is not sure if she can fight against the resurrected Emperor.

However, apart from resurrection, Keqing could not find any other way.

Zhong Li on the side had been observing Keqing's expression.

After she deliberately exaggerated the dangers of resurrecting the Emperor, Keqing fell into a long silence and seemed to have really given up that crazy idea.

At this time, she also understood that Keqing would not give up with her character.

I will only look for other ways to find out the "mastermind" behind the scenes.

"However, there may be other methods besides resurrection." Zhong Li said at this time.

"What?" Keqing looked up at Zhong Li in surprise: "Is there any other way?"

"Yes." Zhong Li nodded, "The way to find the mastermind behind this is not to revive the Rock King."

Keqing's eyes lit up.

This is of course better, because Keqing's purpose in resurrecting the Emperor is to find out the real assassin.

“Please be sure to tell me, sir!” Keqing bowed.

Zhong Li nodded slightly, then said, "I wonder what Keqing thinks of the Emperor?"

"My feelings towards the Emperor?" Keqing didn't understand why Zhong Li asked such a question at this juncture.

However, Zhong Li shouldn't be the kind of person who would lie intentionally, so he probably had a purpose for asking this question.

After thinking for a while, Keqing slowly opened her mouth and expressed her opinion of the Emperor.

"Powerful and full of wisdom... but too doting on his children. He is a wise ruler."

Nodding slightly, Zhong Li said, "The Emperor is indeed powerful and wise, so do you think she would really die without saying a word?"

Suddenly, Keqing understood what Zhong Li meant.

She looked at Zhong Li: "You mean... the Emperor has a backup plan?!"