Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [579]

Boom! Boom-boom! Boom!

The drumbeats continued, growing ever more intense. The Millelith, along with the militias fighting throughout the city, grew more and more determined. On the frontlines, there were even signs of them beginning to push back the enemy!

"Hold the line! Don’t advance too far!"

Fengyan roared from the front, his voice sharp with urgency. "Watch out for traps!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Massive spheres of water rose from the sea’s surface. The storm clouds and howling winds fused into swirling waterspouts, merging with the spheres before hurtling toward Liyue Harbor!

"Impudent wretch! How dare you!"

Moon Carver bellowed in fury, stepping onto the clouds above the Millelith’s ranks. The twin horns on his head flared with golden light, transforming into razor-sharp slashes that shattered the incoming water spheres.

"It’s an Adeptus! The Adepti have come to aid us!"

Cheers erupted among the Millelith. From the rear, the drumbeats only grew fiercer, stoking their fighting spirit to new heights!

Rumble!

The sea surface exploded, sending a towering wall of water sweeping toward the city like a giant’s hand. Waves and tornadoes surged forth, even dragging some of the sea monsters near the shoreline into their grasp.

"So, it’s capable of summoning tsunamis now."

Gu Sanqiu continued to strike the war drum. The blood-red dragon coiling in the sky did not attempt to resist the tsunami. Instead, it devoured more of the storm clouds above, fighting against the entity in the sea for control over the skies.

"A mere tsunami—there is no need for concern."

The voice of Mountain Shaper rang out. The twin crane Adepti, black and white, shot forward at blinding speed, circling the massive tsunami several times before dispersing it just before it could crash into Liyue Harbor.

Crack!

A deafening sound of something shattering echoed through the air.

Far out at sea, an enormous figure began to emerge—like an ancient, submerged city slowly rising from the abyss.

The moment its full form was revealed, both sides of the battle fell silent. The sheer presence of the entity sent waves of terror through the Millelith, making it difficult even to hold their weapons.

These were battle-hardened soldiers—men who had fought countless battles. Their weapons were as much their companions as their comrades-in-arms.

And yet, the mere sight of this being was enough to shake them to their cores.

This… shouldn’t have been possible.

"The God of the Vortex… Osial."

A true god had descended upon the world once more.

The battle was forcibly halted. The Millelith could barely hold their weapons, all due to some passive ability emanating from the god’s very existence.

Those whose wills were weak would not even be able to stand before such a being.

"A god has its own dominion… but I have my own means to counter it!"

Gu Sanqiu struck the drum once more.

The blood-red dragon abandoned its struggle for the skies, instead spiraling above Liyue Harbor, fortifying the will of all who stood beneath it. It turned its gaze to the emerging Osial and let out a thunderous roar!

"Grip your weapons tight! That thing isn’t going to go down easily!"

Gu Sanqiu bellowed, his voice shaking with fury. "This is the ancient enemy of the Millelith—the God of the Vortex, Osial!"

"A defeated god dares to return? Then we will send it back to the depths!"

"We stand together against this god!"

With the blessing of the blood-red dragon, the Millelith finally regained their resolve. They turned their eyes to the massive serpent looming over Liyue Harbor, their hearts surging with newfound courage.

So this… this was the enemy our predecessors fought against?

So mighty… so awe-inspiring!

"The Millelith are the guardians of Liyue!"

Gu Sanqiu struck the drum and laughed. "A god? So what?! Since the beginning of time, Liyue has never known fear!"

"The Millelith stand firm, the mountains do not waver—our blades and shields shall purge evil and defend the righteous!"

The Millelith had always been Liyue’s protectors.

Day after day, they honed their skills with unyielding resolve.

Why do we fight?

The meals we eat are simple, sometimes even less flavorful than those from Wanmin Restaurant, but no one ever complains.

Why do we fight?

We live alongside danger. We dance with death.

We sleep under the stars, our beds are the earth and stone. We have no warm blankets, no lovers by our side.

Why do we fight?

To protect the land we love. To safeguard the people we cherish.

We draw our blades without hesitation—because we must cut down all that threatens our home!

This is the oath of a soldier to the people of their nation.

"The Millelith stand firm, the mountains do not waver—our blades and shields shall purge evil and defend the righteous!"

All the gathered battle spirit and killing intent converged into a singular form.

A massive, crimson figure slowly took shape, the dragon-and-phoenix insignia upon its chest coiling tightly together.

Osial roared in fury.

It abandoned its struggle against the blood-red dragon, opening its maw and unleashing a torrent of dark blue water straight at the crimson giant!

That figure… it stirred memories long buried.

Back then, it was these wretched insects—these mortals—who dared to wield the power of their collective will and raise their blades against a god!

Men and women who did not fear death, who stood unwavering even as a single breath of Osial’s could have ended them all.

Arrogant mortals! How dare you defy the divine!

Morax has fallen! Liyue should have crumbled with him!

I shall carve a new divine kingdom upon the endless ocean!

Liyue’s mountains and stone will sink beneath the waves—mere ornaments for my underwater throne!

Once I succeed, no seal will matter! I shall reign as the supreme god of the new Liyue!

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"The time has come!"

High above on the Jade Chamber, Ningguang formed a hand seal, and the hidden weapon systems embedded in the floating palace roared to life, radiating an ominous energy.

Keqing raised her sword.

The Millelith soldiers stationed on the Jade Chamber moved into position, rolling out massive ballistae onto the deck.

"Jade Guard, Moonsea Guard, Chi Tiger Guard, Qingce Guard—advance!"

The most elite forces of the Millelith, hidden until now, had been waiting for this moment!

"For the Lord of Geo!"

Ganyu raised a gleaming ice pearl. Behind her, a phantom of a white qilin flickered into view before vanishing. The ice pearl ascended, flooding the surrounding ballistae with elemental energy.

"Fire!"

Boom!

Dozens of ice-blue beams streaked through the air, striking Osial as it attempted to destroy the crimson giant!

Even the body of a god could not withstand such concentrated firepower—it was forced back several paces!

"It’s working!"

Ningguang’s heart leapt with hope. Her hand seals shifted once more.

"Everyone—I will create an opportunity for you!"

"Unleash the full power of the Jade Chamber!"

Cannons flared to life across the floating fortress. A rain of elemental-infused artillery showered upon Osial, each strike detonating like fireworks in the storm.

On the ground, the crimson giant let out a silent roar.

Above, the blood-red dragon coiled tightly, condensing its form into a single, vicious spear—one that the giant grasped and hurled straight at Osial!

"ROAR!"

Osial bellowed in rage, conjuring a whirling barrier of water to deflect the incoming assault.

Dozens—hundreds—of water-forged tentacles lashed out, striking toward the Jade Chamber like bolts of lightning!

With a fierce cry, Ningguang activated the final weapon.

A massive cannon emerged from beneath the Jade Chamber, drawing power from burning Mora and the highest-quality magic crystals.

"Fire!"

BOOM!

The sheer force of the blast rocked even the mighty Jade Chamber, sending it reeling back several kilometers.

A golden beam tore through the sky, obliterating most of Osial’s attacks.

But a dozen tentacles remained, surging toward the floating palace’s base—aiming straight for its foundation!

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