Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [577]

Just as Gu Sanqiu had said, Liyue Harbor was indeed striving toward an era of human governance.

The Millelith had forced the battlefront to a standstill along the coastline. Even with the overwhelming numbers of sea monsters, not a single one had managed to break through their solid defense!

General Tian had withdrawn due to exhaustion, leaving the command in the hands of the resolute Fengyan.

He had no special abilities, no divine heritage—just sheer determination and relentless effort, earning him a firm reputation in Liyue Harbor. Among the Millelith, he was known as the Jade Without Blemish.

Day after day, he had trained without rest. Never once had he stooped to underhanded dealings. In both strength and spirit, he was impeccable.

"Formation! First unit, fall back! Second and third units, rotate in to hold the line!"

Fengyan pounded the war drum, directing the Millelith. Taking inspiration from General Tian’s earlier tactics, he had abandoned the ships and used the cannon emplacements as bait, luring a massive number of sea monsters into another devastating explosion.

To be honest, when the explosion succeeded, Fengyan found himself silently grateful to the enemy who had been controlling the sea monsters from the shadows.

If these creatures had truly been mindless beasts that only knew how to charge forward, this strategy never would have worked.

But at the same time, an unsettling chill crept into his heart.

What kind of enemy would be so utterly indifferent to the lives of their own forces?

This was a strategy built entirely on throwing bodies at the problem, a relentless sacrifice to tear down their defenses with sheer numbers!

Fengyan had seen too many sacrifices on the battlefield, but those had always been acts of valor—choices made by heroes who gave their lives willingly.

But these sea monsters… they weren’t choosing. They were simply being sent to die.

"Gu Fei! Is there anything left in the armory that we can use?"

Fengyan roared, "Whatever you’ve got, bring it out—don’t hold back!"

"Hold back my ass!"

Gu Fei cursed as he worked the ballista. "This is the harbor district! The only weapons we have left are ones that’ll take out half our own men along with the enemy! If we use them, we’ll be the ones losing more troops!"

Fengyan understood immediately. If they deployed those weapons, the Millelith would have to retreat a fair distance to avoid casualties.

But with the sheer number of sea monsters… even if they pulled it off two or three times, so what? Once they fell back, reclaiming lost ground wouldn’t be easy.

"We must keep these creatures out of the harbor! We can’t let them in!"

Gu Fei rubbed his aching shoulder. "Hell, even I, a researcher, had to take up arms. If we let those bastards through now, we’d never live it down!"

"Report!"

A scout came running, his voice tense. "Some of the sea monsters seem to have received elemental reinforcement—they’ve broken through the line and entered the city!"

"What?!"

Gu Fei’s eyes widened. "What do you mean elemental reinforcement? Be specific!"

"The storm clouds above suddenly sank down and merged into the bodies of the sea monsters! When they stepped onto the water again, their speed doubled!"

"They don’t fear death at all! They’re completely ignoring our attacks—just charging straight for the city!"

A disruption tactic. Forcing them to split their forces.

Fengyan gritted his teeth. The beasts could afford to ignore casualties—but they couldn’t ignore the lives of civilians.

"First unit, forget resting! Activate your battle spirit and reinforce the city!"

Fengyan bellowed, "Send the signal! Lord Tian Shu will lead a squad to clear out the creatures that got inside! Don’t let them reach the evacuation zone!"

"There’s no need for panic."

A calm voice interrupted them. A scholarly-looking man with glasses appeared, seemingly out of place on the battlefield.

"The safety of the city will be handled by the Ten Golds. My young master asked me to relay this message to Liyue’s heroes."

"You’re Axu?"

Gu Fei recognized him immediately. "Xingqiu’s people are making their move?"

"Yes. This is Lady Xiangjun’s decree. The Ten Golds have already taken their positions."

Axu bowed deeply. "The rear is secure. You may fight without hesitation."

Behind you is your homeland, so you must fight without retreat.

But do not forget—the people you protect are also waiting.

By the hearth, beneath the warm glow of lanterns, they hope to welcome you home to share a meal together, to laugh beneath the setting sun.

Half an hour earlier—

"Xing Clan guards! If you have brothers or sisters, step forward!"

Rain poured down in sheets. Xingqiu and Chongyun casually tied up their soaked hair, ensuring it wouldn’t obstruct their vision in battle.

The clan’s household guards stepped forward without hesitation—only for Xingqiu to glare them back into line.

"You think I don’t already know which of you have siblings?"

Xingqiu laughed. "You’re all part of my family. How could I not know?"

"Only only children will stay behind to guard the family grounds. The rest of you—you’re coming with me to kill those beasts!"

Xingqiu raised his voice. "After this battle, every single one of you will have your names inscribed in the ancestral records of the Xing Clan! It won’t matter who you are, where you go in the future—you will be honored by our descendants for generations to come!"

"In the face of calamity, let heroes stand together! Move out!"

The guards and attendants of the Xing Clan followed without hesitation.

Back at the clan estate, a young man with sharp, refined features gripped the railing tightly, his gaze fixed on Xingqiu’s departing figure, his expression filled with worry.

"Do your best, little brother."

"The only thing I can do is guard our home and wait for your victorious return."

The steady, responsible elder brother held the fort, while his younger brother, with the air of a wandering swordsman, charged toward disaster.

With a firm expression, he turned and began directing the remaining household members.

All they could do was protect this home, so that when the warriors returned, they would still see familiar doors and glowing lanterns.

"Chongyun, you—"

"Shut up."

Chongyun shot Xingqiu a sharp look. "Saying something like that would make me sound weak and spineless."

"As a descendant of a family that exorcises demons, this is my duty."

"There was a time when I struggled with it. Why was I born with this condition? Why couldn’t I just live a normal life?"

A lone boat, three people, no supplies—charging straight toward Guyun Stone Forest.

So many things, so many people he held dear.

Chongyun looked up at the blackened sky. "But now, I finally understand. My pure-yang constitution… exists for this moment."

"To slay demons and exorcise evil—starting today!"

Chongyun extended a fist. Xingqiu blinked, then laughed and bumped it with his own.

"Good brother! Let’s go together!"

"Young masters, take these with you."

An elderly woman, Granny Ashan, carefully handed a bundle of steel needles to one of the Xing Clan guards.

"They may just be sewing tools I use to make toys, but the quality is excellent. They should work fine as hidden weapons."

She smiled warmly. "Go now, children. And all of you—come back safe."

"Hey—wait, you guys are heading to battle, right? Take me with you!"

A burly man clad in heavy armor, carrying an enormous warhammer, strode over. His equipment looked absurdly heavy.

"Don’t underestimate me! Back in the day, even the Geo Archon himself visited my family’s little shop. And he even gave me some pointers in martial arts!"

As they marched, more and more people joined their ranks. An old fisherman brandished his gutting knife. Two storytellers swapped their robes for light armor, carrying iron folding fans.

"I still don’t agree with your storytelling methods," Tian Tiezui suddenly remarked.

Then, he grinned.

"But for our home—"

Liu Su smiled as well.

"For Liyue."

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