Original God: Founding the Shushan Sect, Gathering People in Teyvat to Cultivate Immortality.

"But there is no way to solve the problem of wear and tear. This will only consume Liyue's essence."

“We worked so hard to build Liyue, not for ourselves or a single person, but for all the people of Liyue.”

"We have established Liyue, and the people of Liyue have lived up to our high expectations and have developed to this day."

“Why should I, who founded Liyue, end up being a stumbling block to its continued development?”

This series of words silenced Liu Yun and the others.

Zhongli was right. If they had known this at the time, they would have really done the same.

In Zhongli's heart, Liyue is the most important.

But in the hearts of the immortals, Zhongli is the most important.

"But these things are in the past."

Zhongli changed the subject and the atmosphere eased a lot.

"The leader appeared, Shushan came into being, I got the opportunity to cultivate immortality, and so did you."

"The wear and tear that I fear, that all the long-lived species of Teyvat fear, poses no threat in front of the power of cultivation."

“My wear and tear was eradicated.”

"But even so, I should step down from the throne of Rock King. I had to step down for the sake of Liyue."

"but now……"

Zhongli paused, his tone became sincere, even a little pleading.

"I want to live for myself once..."

Ningguang and others looked at Zhongli with mixed feelings.

"Liyue has the martial arts, and the largest number of immortal cultivators. As soon as Shushan appeared, they contacted Shushan."

"Tianquan, Yuheng, Ganyu... and all the seven stars have become inner disciples of Shushan."

“In the magnificent new world of the future, Liyue has already walked to the forefront and sat on the wave of the times.”

"I know your abilities, I recognize them, and I respect them."

"With you here, I believe Liyue will not be crushed by the wheel of time."

"You are also immortal cultivators with long life spans. You can lead Liyue into a better era."

"The revival of spiritual energy is more of an opportunity than a disaster for Liyue."

"I know that there is nothing that Liyue cannot face on her own."

"And I, like I said before, I'm tired."

"Liyue no longer needs me. In terms of economy, my brain is no match for Tianquan. In terms of military strength, you in the future will not be worse than me."

"I can now rest assured that Liyue will walk in this world on her own. If that's the case..."

Zhongli paused, with a hint of longing in his eyes.

"I want to feel everything that I have never experienced in these six thousand years of life."

"Live for yourself..."

Xueyue pursed her lips and looked at Zhongli with some sadness.

"Emperor..."

After saying this, Zhongli seemed to have lifted all the burden from his shoulders, and said with some relief:

"I have received the Master's grace to relieve the wear and tear. Under Shushan, Liyue can also develop to its full potential and become stronger."

"This kindness is something I will never be able to repay in my lifetime."

"Now, I have been entrusted with an important task by the head of the sect and have become the acting head of Longshou Peak."

"This duty is not an obligation owed to the people of Liyue by Morax, the Geo King, but a responsibility that I, Zhongli, personally choose to take on as an individual."

“This is the first time in my life that I have made an independent decision from my own perspective.”

"I have to fulfill my responsibilities."

"This is not a request from Shushan or the headmaster, but my own choice of what I want to do as an individual in over 6,000 years."

Having said that, Zhongli paused and looked at Ningguang and the others with some emotion.

"You don't understand how much this means to me."

"Everything I have done in the past was driven by the times. As more and more people depend on me for survival, the decisions I make become less and less selfish."

"At the end of the day, any decision I make needs to be made with other people in mind first."

"This time... I can think about myself."

"Just like Wendy said, this time, the gods who pursue the contract will truly have freedom."

262. The top otaku Shushan leader, the first time to come out of the mountain in the ceremony of inviting the immortals

"When I decided to abdicate, I no longer thought about Liyue."

“I thought I would feel a little empty, but I didn’t.”

"I know that Liyue will definitely get better and better, so I am not worried about Liyue."

“I began to think about how I should practice in the future and how I should enjoy life.”

“This feeling is very new to me, but it makes me feel the revival of vigorous vitality.”

Although Zhongli remained serious, everyone could hear the levity in his tone.

"I want to become the formal and qualified abbot of Longshou Peak. This is a decision I made out of my own wishes."

"I want to follow Shushan and witness the world together, and see what the real immortals in the immortal world are like."

“I want to revive my old friends, let them see Liyue today, and then practice with us, so that they won’t be too lonely in the long years ahead.”

"I want to continue practicing, and when I am strong enough, I can recruit some disciples and strengthen Shushan. This is my way of repaying the headmaster and Shushan."

"And for now..."

Zhongli paused, his eyes turning cold.

"I want to break through to the peak of Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation as soon as possible and avenge my senior brother."

"All these thoughts are urging me to break away from Liyue as soon as possible."

"I might become a burden to Liyue in the future. Likewise, Liyue will also affect my practice."

"Since Liyue is already strong enough to no longer need me, let's just fulfill our own wishes."

Zhongli sighed deeply, and when he said this, all the reluctance in his heart disappeared, leaving only the final determination.

Zhongli calmed down and said seriously:

"So, this meeting is not a discussion, but a notification."

“Three days later, during the Immortal Invitation Ceremony, I will formally announce my abdication. From now on, Liyue will enter an era without gods!”

"I know that the subsequent impact may make you a little busy. The most important thing is that it may also affect your cultivation."

"Especially after January, the Nine Nether Secret Realm Conference will begin, and you will all need a lot of time to prepare."

"My hasty abdication may cause you to be a little flustered."

"But...please allow me to be willful this time."

"It's been more than six thousand years... I should have fulfilled my duties well, right?"

Everyone was silent for a while. Ningguang took a deep breath and smiled.

"Of course, Emperor, you are the most perfect god. Your duties have ended. From now on, please live for yourself."

"Don't worry about Liyue. You will only see Liyue become more and more prosperous and powerful in the future. It may even fly out of Teyvat and follow Shushan to the heavens."

Zhongli looked at Ningguang steadily, and after a while, he nodded slightly.

"As Zhongli, thank you very much."

He also knew how great the impact of a sudden abdication three days later would be.

The God of Geo is gone, and he will be gone from now on. It will take a long time just to revise the laws of Liyue.

Not to mention the subsequent addition and elimination of other systems.

This is a big job, and one that must be reviewed by all seven stars.

But Zhongli had no choice.

He now has reasons to abdicate.

One month later, the Nine Nether Secret Realm Exploration Conference begins.

This time he went in, he wanted to kill Qingfengniu for revenge.

It is impossible to have such strength within a month through ordinary means.

The only way is to lock the Demon Tower.

Zhongli was going to the Demon Locking Tower. He had already discussed this matter with Jiang Yan.

But the Demon Locking Tower is extremely dangerous, and even Zhongli is not sure he can get out alive.

Rather than waiting for something to go wrong and Geo Emperor to really die, it would be better for him to abdicate in advance and tell the entire Liyue that Geo Emperor has resigned.

not to mention……

He was really tired.

"So, the focus of our discussion now should be the specific details of the ceremony to invite the immortals three days later."

Keqing changed the subject. After all, it was quite awkward for Zhongli to thank her.

In Liyue, he is the Rock King Emperor. In Shushan, he is the abbot of Dragon Head Peak.

He really thanked us, but everyone was still a little uncomfortable.

"Please keep the specific procedures of the Immortal Ceremony the same as we agreed before."

Ningguang said:

"The ceremony of inviting the immortals has been prepared, but the opening ceremony has been postponed for a while."

"Just pick the one that's ready. The emperor just needs to propose his intention to abdicate during the ceremony of inviting the immortals."

"Emperor, you need to prepare your speech in advance."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhongli coughed dryly and said with an awkward expression:

"Can I trouble you?"

"..."

So if you quit your job, we still have to write your resignation letter for you?

So free?

Ningguang sighed inwardly and nodded helplessly.

"No problem, Baiwen, finalize the speech as soon as possible within the next three days."

"Yes, Lord Ningguang."

Ye Lan opened her eyes and gave a reminder.

"Regarding the political turmoil in Liyue after the Emperor abdicates, all Seven Stars can prepare in advance."

Uncle Tian, ​​whose appearance had somewhat returned to his youth, nodded in agreement.

"The General Affairs Department must also be expanded as appropriate. There is also Yue Haiting. Sister Gan Yu is about to break through and has great talent. And the head of the sect..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhongli coughed and said:

"Master, please don't talk too much about this private matter."

Uncle Tian nodded repeatedly.

"Anyway, what I mean is that Sister Ganyu, as one of the pillars of our Liyue cultivation world, must put cultivation first."