"What a miraculous energy! While still a bit immature compared to elemental power, it is perfectly suited for humans. Its threshold is much lower than that of a Vision. Yuto, you truly are a genius. With this alone, you are worthy of being recorded in history."
After Zhongli confirmed that Chakra was not forbidden knowledge, he returned to his original demeanor, his words filled with praise and commendation for this new energy.
However, after the praise, Zhongli's expression suddenly turned sorrowful. "If this energy had appeared five hundred years earlier, the casualties of the Millelith would likely have been much fewer."
Five hundred years ago, during the battle at The Chasm, the Millelith almost used their lives to buy time. When the defense line was on the verge of collapse, Boyang, Bosacius, and a portion of the Millelith used the taiwei instrument to forcibly seal the demons and their own people in the underground mining area. This gave the remaining Millelith on the surface a chance to breathe, ultimately defending Liyue.
"Lord Rex Lapis, since things have come to this, let's think more positively. If not for that bloody battle of the Millelith, perhaps the spirit of 'Millelith's Steadfastness, Unyielding Peaks, and Millelith's Formation, Capable of Resisting Gods' would not have been passed down to future generations of the Millelith."
"Indeed, misfortune is what fortune leans on, and fortune is what misfortune hides." Zhongli extended his right hand, and a bright yellow light shimmered. Soon after, a fake Pyro Vision appeared in his hand, which he then handed to Yuto.
"Is it that simple?"
"A fake Vision is just a glass bead; what difficulty is there?"
Yuto looked at Zhongli so easily creating a fake Vision and couldn't help but feel a bit cheated. "Then, Lord Rex Lapis, perhaps you could help me make Visions of other elements as well? That way, if I learn other elemental transformations later, I'll have them ready."
"...Alright. However, I hope that one day, you will be able to openly display your masterpiece to the world."
"That day will come."
"Oh, by the way, Lord Rex Lapis, Shenhe and Xiao's conditions..."
"You are correct. My friend from Mondstadt does indeed have the ability to purify God remnants. However, his uninhibited image seems to have caused severe psychological trauma to Moon Carver. Furthermore, he seems very interested in my wine and has already conveyed through Moon Carver that whenever he comes to Mondstadt in the future, I must entertain him with wine of this caliber."
You're pretty similar; Barbatos is a wine-loving drunkard, and you're a penniless street wanderer. Of course, Yuto dared not say this aloud.
"What about Shenhe?"
"That child Shenhe no longer needs to use red ropes to suppress the malevolent aura, but habits formed over many years cannot be changed overnight. Cloud Retainer reportedly kept her in the abode, saying she would personally teach her how to speak."
Upon hearing this, Yuto immediately grew anxious. What did that woman know about speaking skills?! If she taught Shenhe, wouldn't she just raise a second version of herself?
Thinking this, Yuto wanted to rush to Mt. Aocang to bring Shenhe out, but then he remembered that Cloud Retainer should have already left Mt. Aocang by now. Coupled with the current chaotic state of Liyue, it was probably better to let Shenhe remain in the abode to calm down.
Zhongli left Yuto's home. As soon as he departed, Yuto felt his entire body go limp. The oppressive feeling from Lord Rex Lapis just now was truly terrifying. He was indeed worthy of the title of God of War.
In fact, Yuto had carefully considered telling Zhongli about Chakra today. As the guardian God of Liyue, he was actually the one who most hoped for Liyue to develop and grow strong, and also the God who most thoroughly embodied the concept of [love for humanity].
I believe that even if he now says he has retired, if a crisis beyond human capabilities truly arises again, he will still step in to help.
Liyue's prosperity, in fact, was largely due to his protection. Liyue only had economic prosperity, but after this matter, the God of Geo would trade his Gnosis to Snezhnaya. At that time, Liyue's sole right to mint currency would completely disappear.
In terms of high-level combat power, if the Adepti were excluded, the truly strong human experts who could be ranked could be counted on one hand.
Although the Millelith possessed an Unyielding spirit, their actual combat quality was not as good as the Millelith of five hundred years ago. This could be seen from the change in the Millelith's weapons.
The weapons of the ancient Millelith were carved from the divine bedrock that formed Liyue Harbor, incredibly heavy, impossible for ordinary people to lift, let alone wield in battle. But at that time, every Millelith soldier could use such a weapon as if it were an extension of their arm. In game terms, they each had a four-star weapon.
These essential tools of war, in times of peace, were used by fewer and fewer people. The standard weapon currently equipped by the Millelith is the White Tassel, a three-star weapon.
What Chakra could do was raise the lower limit of Liyue's combat power. And Zhongli's meaning just now was very clear: he hoped that Yuto could spread Chakra in Liyue. Even if Yuto didn't do it, he could do it himself, because just now, he had already successfully extracted Chakra.
However, as Lord Rex Lapis, he disdained to compete for fame with a junior. Therefore, he yielded the achievement that could be recorded in history. This was much better than some academic tyrants in his previous life who monopolized their students' thesis results.
Meanwhile, after a conversation with Ningguang, Lumine and Paimon unexpectedly learned of a Fatui stronghold. After destroying it, they discovered the fact that they were mass-producing talismans of banishing.
They then followed Zhongli to Dihua Marsh to find wild Glaze Lilies. At this point, all the preliminary preparations for the Rite of Parting were concluded.
When they returned to Liyue Harbor, they learned that Liyue's Adepti had all arrived and were engaged in tense negotiations with the Liyue Qixing. The Adepti did not recognize the Qixing; they only recognized their contract with Lord Rex Lapis. If not handled well, the first Human-Adepti War could break out.
And at this time, Liyue was also turned upside down by this matter. Even the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor was drawn into the conflict, forcing Zhongli to leave early.
Before leaving, Zhongli reminded Lumine: "Traveler, you should also consider this. In my opinion, to stop an imminent explosion, it's better to first think about where the fuse is?"
At this moment, Lumine immediately reacted to this statement. Who would most wish for such widespread chaos in the city? It could only be Childe, a Fatui Harbinger.
Childe's goal was Lord Rex Lapis's remains, or more precisely, the Gnosis within the remains. When all chaos became particularly chaotic, there was only one place he would go now.
The Golden House!
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