Zhongli: "The original alliance of the three Gods ultimately left only me. I united their people, and the power of faith greatly increased, leading to a significant boost in my strength. With this, I single-handedly swept away Osial from the sea, the Yaksha Lord of Qingxu Pool, and the Chi from Qingce Village, among other Gods.
Looking across all of Liyue, there was no other God to be found besides me. Thus, I achieved the God of Geo divine position.
If Havria, the God of Salt, had come to seek refuge with me, perhaps her fate would have been like Guizhong's, eliminated by other Gods who found an opportunity, or sealed away. Even in the best scenario, she would have ended up like Guoba, with greatly diminished sentience."
Yuto: "Mr. Zhongli, you haven't yet explained the function of Osial's clearance. Do you think I should absorb it?"
Zhongli: "Osial's clearance is part of the ocean clearance. After absorbing it, you can breathe underwater like a sea beast, effortlessly conjure raging whirlpools and tsunamis on the sea surface, and perhaps even gain the ability to control sea beasts.
As for whether you should absorb it, speaking from common rationality, I truly do not know. I have never heard of a human body absorbing a God's clearance.
If it were an ordinary human, I don't believe their physique would be sufficient to withstand the power of the clearance. But you are different. You can achieve battle prowess comparable to a God before reaching adulthood. This, too, is something I have never heard of.
Furthermore, as you are currently the Inazuma Regent, if you can successfully control the power of the clearance, you can also gain strength from the faith of the Inazuma people. More importantly, the lifespan of a human will no longer restrict you; you will enjoy Changsheng."
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Upon hearing this, Yuto's eyes immediately widened. Strength, power of faith, clearance—Yuto didn't care about any of that. What he was most concerned about right now was his human lifespan. But now, the opportunity to enjoy Changsheng was right before his eyes; how could anyone not be moved?
However, Yuto's joy only lasted for a second. The next moment, Yuto looked at Shenhe, the woman he loved, standing before him.
If I achieve Changsheng, what about Shenhe?
Although Shenhe is an Adeptus disciple and practices Adeptus magic, she cannot achieve Changsheng like a true Adeptus.
Must I just watch Shenhe grow old alone? No! That is absolutely unacceptable!
At this moment, the sensitive Shenhe also realized what Yuto was thinking and couldn't help but grasp his hands tightly.
Yuto cautiously asked: "Lord Rex Lapis, do you think there's a possibility that one clearance could be shared by two people?"
Zhongli couldn't help but shake his head upon hearing this question, saying: "There is indeed such a precedent. Aren't Baal and Beelzebul a pair of twin Gods? You can ask her when you return to Inazuma, but their situation is very special and not universal. It certainly cannot apply to you and Shenhe."
Yuto sighed and said to Shenhe: "A-He, listen to me. I will leave Osial's clearance to you. Don't rush to refuse; just listen to what I have to say.
I, Uchiha Mikage, achieved battle prowess comparable to a God at the age of 17. I will certainly not stop here in the future. I will definitely be able to achieve Changsheng through other means.
But you are different. Lord Rex Lapis just said that without the support of the clearance's power, it would take you at least several millennia to cultivate to your master's realm. But you don't have several millennia, and I cannot just watch you slowly grow old. I want to enjoy Changsheng with you."
Shenhe was already in tears, repeatedly trying to refuse but being stopped by Yuto. She could only tightly embrace Yuto.
Just then, Yuto suddenly remembered something and asked Zhongli: "Mr. Zhongli, is Havria's clearance still in the Sal Terrae?"
Zhongli: "It seems you truly know a lot. After Havria's death, her clearance transformed into a salt lamp and a salt ruler. Since that is the case, I will take you there."
Yuto: "Thank you, Mr. Zhongli."
Zhongli waved his hand: "No need to be so polite. Originally, I intended to use Havria's clearance on Osial. Although Havria's clearance is weak, it has a significant restraining effect on ocean Gods.
However, the current Osial is no longer a threat, so Havria's clearance is useless to me. Moreover, you have made great contributions to Liyue, and as the retired God of Geo of Liyue, I should show some appreciation."
And so, Zhongli brought Yuto and Shenhe to the ruins of Sal Terrae. Although there was a strong seal on the ruins, for Zhongli, a living history, removing the seal was a trivial matter.
When the three truly stepped into the ruins, Shenhe was immediately shocked by the myriad of statues within. These statues were all lifelike, but every single one depicted a state of fleeing backward, their faces filled with expressions of terror.
Shenhe: "These statues are..."
Zhongli: "Indeed, they were once people, the people protected by Havria. However, no matter how weak a God, the power lost upon their death is more than what a mortal body can bear. Those who couldn't escape in time all turned into this appearance.
And the Salt God's people who escaped this disaster left her territory and went to Liyue, seeking my protection. However, the people protected by the Salt God slowly gathered in the Yinyuan Hall, which manages the salt industry among Liyue's Eight Gates, and began to spread legends that I had killed Havria."
Shenhe: "How could these people be like this? They truly never learn. First, they betrayed the Salt God who protected them, and now they want to slander Lord Rex Lapis who protects them? They should be taught a lesson."
Zhongli: "Haha, I have that much tolerance. Besides, history can be recorded, but history is not reliable. Time possesses great power, and history will be distorted over the years.
I once personally ended an era. I have always wondered how to record the histories I ended.
Now, the truth of Havria's death is known to few besides me. People's impression of Marchosius is also gradually becoming my description. As for Guizhong, who lived in an even more ancient era, even fewer people know of her.
Before, I thought carving stones was a good way to record, but seemingly unchanging bedrock, a seemingly unchanging world, and even I, might disappear one day.
Perhaps, I should find a better way to record."
Hearing Zhongli's words, the image of a blonde Damselette inexplicably appeared in Yuto's mind. At this moment, she should have already reunited with them in The Chasm, right?
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