Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [578]

As the group advanced, more and more people joined the ranks.

Hidden in the shadows, Dainsleif silently observed as one person after another stepped out from their homes, seamlessly blending into the growing procession of Liyue’s people.

Among them were vegetable vendors, shop owners, retired Millelith soldiers wounded in past battles, and even street ruffians—men who were often looked down upon, now gripping wooden clubs and kitchen knives as they marched forward.

Above the crowd, a golden aura swirled and coalesced, forming the massive head of a dragon. It clenched a crystal-clear pearl between its jaws, emanating a steady, unshakable presence that instilled confidence in every single person below.

We can protect ourselves.

"Humans have their own foundation. This is the kind of people raised in a land governed by its own rulers."

Dainsleif felt as though he had glimpsed something profound. "They do not lose their nobility simply because they followed a god’s guidance. Instead, they have taken that nobility as a lesson in governance."

"When faced with calamity, humanity will shine with its own radiance."

"Well said. But I’m sorry—there’s no reward for that insight."

Dainsleif tensed. In the next moment, a long, jade-green spear was pressed against his throat.

Beyond the spear’s wielder—a man with green hair radiating pure killing intent—stood another figure, fully shrouded in a black robe. It was the latter who had spoken, deliberately exposing Dainsleif’s presence.

"A man of Khaenri’ah. I’m very curious—who gave you the courage to step into Liyue Harbor? Did you think we weren’t here?"

The robed man’s voice was laced with murderous intent, no longer restrained. "We still have unfinished business from five hundred years ago. I was too busy back then, so I settled for causing a little chaos in the Abyss—but it wasn’t enough."

"So tell me… what are you here for? To die?"

"No. I bear no ill will."

Dainsleif frowned as he looked at the black-robed man. "Back when my companions and I traveled to Liyue, I don’t recall ever seeing you. Are you Liyuean as well?"

"Back then?"

Xiao interjected, "You were still recovering from your wounds at that time. This man lived in Liyue Harbor for a while."

"And that old geezer didn’t kill him?"

Xiao shook his head. "It would have been meaningless."

"Alright then. You get a free pass."

Only after the two of them left did Dainsleif finally exhale in relief.

The Vigilant Yaksha and another being whose presence rivaled his own had managed to corner him without making a sound. It was… unsettling.

"But… so even you people can’t sit still anymore."

Dainsleif lifted his gaze to the stormy sky. "Does that mean… the beast lurking in the sea is finally about to show itself?"

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"Evil be purged!"

Inside Liyue Harbor, the torrential downpour had turned the battlefield into Chongyun’s domain.

Though his forces were mostly a mix of militia and ordinary citizens, he stood at the vanguard, personally ensuring that not a single sea monster breached the evacuation zone!

"Obey my command!"

Chongyun’s voice rang out as the full force of his pure-yang constitution erupted. Icy talismans flared with elemental radiance, freezing vast swathes of sea monsters in an instant!

"Careful there, Chongyun! You keep that up, and you might freeze us too!"

Amid the chaos, two highly agile swordmasters—Musou Meikou and Kaedehara Kazuha—moved along the battle’s edge, cutting down any sea monster that tried to slip through.

A piercing screech echoed from above.

A massive black hawk swooped down from the sky, landing on the far side of the evacuation zone.

From its back, the small figure of Qiqi leaped down, a long, ancient sword strapped to her back.

"Everyone, do not go near the edge. It is dangerous."

"Qiqi… will protect everyone."

"That’s… that’s the Qiqi Immortal Child!"

Those who had been shivering in fear at the sounds of battle suddenly brightened at the sight of her.

"It’s Qiqi from Bubu Pharmacy—Lord Xiangjun’s senior!"

"And that hawk—it’s the divine beast that serves Lord Gu Xiangjun!"

"Qiqi Immortal Child, stay strong!"

A stream of faith surged toward Qiqi, and radiant, multicolored light flickered across her body.

Even her usually blank expression seemed to soften, just slightly.

"Helping others… makes Qiqi happy."

"Qiqi… will protect everyone."

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"That little girl… she was the one who used to gather herbs, wasn’t she?"

The Mountain Shaper sighed. "Thinking back to what happened, I still feel guilty. She was just an innocent child."

"Speaking of which, are we just going to keep standing here?"

Cloud Retainer flapped her wings. "The three of us, posing in the middle of a storm? You don’t think that’s a bit ridiculous?"

Both crane adepts turned their gazes toward Moon Carver.

?

What does this have to do with me?

The divine stag let out a long sigh and turned his attention downward.

"Do you see? This is the resilience of humanity. This is the radiance that emerges from their very being."

"Even now, do you still fear that this era of human rule is fragile?"

Cloud Retainer fell silent before letting out a long sigh.

"Fine, fine. We shall see how it unfolds. Since the Lord of Geo believes in them… we should at least do the same."

"Moon Carver… the Lord of Geo isn’t truly dead, is he?"

The divine stag shook his head solemnly. "No. Morax has indeed fallen. His Rite of Resurrecting the Adepti in the Golden House is proof of that."

"Hmph. After all these years, you still haven’t mastered his teachings, but you have picked up his cryptic way of speaking."

Cloud Retainer scoffed. "Fine, we all acknowledge the Lord of Geo’s passing. Happy now?"

Why do you sound so dissatisfied? If you have a problem, go confront my master yourself!

Moon Carver sighed inwardly. This is why playing both sides is exhausting. I’m just a simple stag adeptus—why am I stuck bearing all this pressure?

Master was once wise and majestic, a craftsman who shaped the land, a warrior whose name was revered.

How did he become… this?

His ability to let others take the blame is so masterful, it must’ve been self-taught to perfection.

And Moon Carver had kept an eye on him in recent years. Drinking tea, watching operas, feeding birds, pitting crickets against each other—his master had truly mastered the art of retirement.

Young master… your family bears a great burden.

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Boom! Boom-boom! Boom!

The war drums echoed like thunder across the battlefield, shaking the three adepti out of their thoughts.

Even they could feel the reverberations invigorating their spirits—let alone the soldiers fighting on the front lines.

"Heh, that lunatic finally showed up."

Xingqiu wiped the frost off his face, laughing. He had dashed into Chongyun’s frozen domain to finish off a few sea monsters, and damn—it was cold.

Amidst the rhythmic pounding of the drums, scattered, individual prayers and hopes fused into a singular force, rising into the form of a blood-red dragon, wreathed in mist and lightning!

High above the sky, past the constraints of the stars, a dim celestial body began to shine.

Gold, cyan, and crimson light intertwined, breaking through the dust and revealing the radiant jade hidden beneath!

Far away in Inazuma, atop Tenshukaku, the Raiden Shogun gazed into the distance.

A god’s unsealing was impossible to ignore. Even from this far away, she could feel the surge of divine energy.

But what surprised her more was another presence—a force she hadn’t expected to resurface.

A dim star, shedding its shadows, preparing to unveil its full brilliance to the world.

"A fate star, blooming?"

"Not long ago, he was on the brink of death… and now, he is about to grasp true power."

Within the Plane of Euthymia, Ei’s gaze sharpened.

"The world is ever-changing. Only eternity… can be the solution."

Beneath the raging sea, something stirred.

Sensing the blood-red dragon encroaching upon its dominion, it roared in fury—sending storms and waves crashing upon Liyue!

Torrential rain and hurricane-force winds tore through the city, uprooting trees, shattering rooftops, and causing devastation in an instant!

"If you can’t hold back, then come out!"

Amidst the deafening drums, Gu Sanqiu tied back his hair and struck the drum with all his might.

This was the will of Liyue’s people—

The Millelith shall stand eternal!

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