Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [571]

It turns out that even among the high-ranking retainers of the Archons in Teyvat, there are many struggles they can’t openly voice.

For example, there’s Dvalin, who once again got tricked by his own god. Or that pink-haired fox, who has to take on the responsibility of overseeing everything to help her god break free from psychological burdens.

And then there’s the Incense Burners, who constantly find themselves getting buried in the ground by their own boss.

…Wait, that last one probably doesn’t count.

Because, honestly, most of the time, they bring it upon themselves.

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Above the waters of Yunlai Sea, the fleets of the Crux and the Millelith were steadily retreating. From high above, one could see sea monsters relentlessly tailing the ships, seemingly determined to close in for melee combat.

“Fire!”

On the shore, Gu Fei roared the command. Elemental cannons, arranged in formation, unleashed their volleys toward the rear of the fleet, easing the pressure on their retreating comrades.

These cannons, inspired by the elemental circuits of the Everlasting Machine and enhanced with a modified elemental gunpowder formula from the Chasm, might not rival the long-charging Narukami Oshima Cannons of Inazuma in sheer firepower, but they made up for it with overwhelming density.

The dark-yellow barrels trembled continuously as they fired, sending round after round of bombardment accurately into the sea.

If there were some kind of hit counter keeping track, every cannoneer would have racked up at least two hundred consecutive hits by now.

That’s how densely packed the sea monsters were.

Boom!

Suddenly, from beneath the waves, massive boulders shot skyward, aimed directly at the cannon emplacements!

As the rocks whizzed overhead, Beidou’s eyes widened as she tracked their source—a colossal sea monster with enormous tentacles, now acting like a living catapult.

“No need to panic! Leave it to us!”

The Mountain Lord of Canglong roared in response, his blood surging as his already massive frame expanded further. He and several old comrades leaped into the air, shattering the incoming boulders into fragments before they could land.

“Form up! Defend the cannons!”

With practiced coordination, the Millelith formed circular formations, deflecting the stone shards into the sea, ensuring the cannons could continue their relentless fire.

“The Millelith have finished regrouping.”

“Reporting to the Tianshu Star! The Millelith are assembled, and our elite teams, imbued with the battle-hardened spirit of determination, have taken key positions. They’re ready to deploy at a moment’s notice!”

“Good.”

The aging Tianshu stood near the frontlines in full armor, squinting as he surveyed the sea monster horde.

Too many.

They needed to inflict heavy losses before these creatures could reach the shore—otherwise, their own casualties would be even greater.

Resources, structures, consumables—none of those mattered more than the lives of Liyue’s people!

“Split our elite battle-hardened squads into three teams. Load their ships with large amounts of gunpowder. Order all crew members to abandon ship and board the Crux fleet.”

The Tianshu’s gaze was sharp and merciless. “Once they get close enough, they must immediately abandon the ships—no one is allowed to stay behind. Have the cannons provide cover fire for their retreat.”

“As long as the Crux fleet successfully withdraws from the battlefield, we’ll blast the ships and send those monsters a grand farewell gift!”

“Yes, sir!”

A signal officer never questioned the commander’s decisions—especially when it was obvious to any reasonable person how fiercely the Tianshu was trying to protect his comrades.

“Gu Fei! Little Gu!”

“Use whatever we have in the secret vault! Whatever happens, the Qixing will take responsibility for it!”

A grin spread across Gu Fei’s face. “Now that’s what I like to hear!”

“Alright, bring out the best of our secret stash!”

Several burly Millelith soldiers struggled to carry over a large chest. Gu Fei and a few of the “younger” elderly researchers from the vault carefully extracted the ammunition inside.

These weren’t ordinary shells.

Each one shimmered in different colors, so crystal-clear and flawless that they hardly looked man-made.

The researchers insisted on handling them personally—if only because they didn’t trust clumsy outsiders not to trigger a catastrophe.

“Sumeru’s mutagenic technology, Fontaine’s special elemental alloys, Inazuma’s thunder-infused elements… combined with stacked crystalline cores and stabilized primal resin.”

“Liyue’s talismans, thick Geo-infused casings, Cryo for stability, Hydro for cooling, Anemo for increased range… We can’t fire them all from a single cannon, but this will be more than enough!”

As the multi-elemental shells were loaded into the barrels, Gu Fei’s expression grew almost… twisted.

“Even mere mortals can wield the power of the elements through sheer intellect!”

He raised his voice. “Give me a signal, or I’ll detonate everything myself!”

“Understood. Wait for my command!”

The Tianshu wiped a hand across his forehead. Was the secret vault completely corrupted by this kid? I told him to take whatever he needed, and he really just took everything!

All of it was technology painstakingly smuggled from foreign nations—each piece a priceless, classified treasure!

I said the Qixing would handle it, but you really just threw caution to the wind, huh?

Oh well. As long as it works. What’s a little diplomatic dispute?

Just some political sparring. Liyue’s Moonsea Pavilion has plenty of talent—we’re not afraid of a few arguments!

The orders had been relayed. The sea monsters were closing in fast. They had to accelerate the plan.

“Prepare!”

Gu Fei took a deep breath, his right hand resting on the firing valve.

The wind hadn’t changed. The position was nearly optimal. All that remained was keeping his composure.

Around him, the elders of Canglong Mountain stood alongside the Millelith, guarding the artillery line to ensure the safety of both personnel and equipment.

“Report!”

A lookout shouted, “The Crux fleet has withdrawn! All Millelith soldiers have successfully abandoned ship! I see the signal from the Alcor!”

The Tianshu’s eyes sharpened as he swung his arm downward. “Fire!”

Boom!

A golden glow flared as protective talismans lit up on Gu Fei and the others. The sheer power of these shells was immense, but they also put an enormous strain on the cannons.

After so many rounds of continuous bombardment, an explosion was inevitable.

A deafening chain of blasts erupted over the sea, the devastation so overwhelming that even the fearless sea monsters instinctively hesitated.

This was human-made divine wrath.

“Regroup! Have the logistics team on standby! Every soldier from the Crux fleet must receive immediate medical attention!”

The Tianshu exhaled, steadying himself. Besides Ningguang and Keqing, who were stationed alongside him to defend the coastline, the rest of the Qixing were handling various other strategic points.

Frankly, for an old man, the pressure was immense.

“I’ve got a daughter’s wedding to attend. There’s no way Liyue Harbor is falling today!”

He popped a few medicinal pills into his mouth, straightened his back, and continued issuing commands.

Still… the Jade Chamber hadn’t moved.

Which meant something even worse lurked beneath the waves.

“Heh. That part’s your problem now,” the Tianshu chuckled. “I’m almost retired. Clearing the battlefield for you young folks is the best I can do.”

The stench of burnt flesh drifted ashore with the sea breeze, and everyone’s faces turned solemn.

This was a war unlike anything they had seen in years.

“Hey, bro,” a younger Millelith soldier muttered to his comrade, his expression serious.

“After this battle… dead or alive, we’re gonna be famous, aren’t we?”

“Famous? We’ll be immortalized in history. But make sure you survive, kid.”

“Dying for one’s country is a real man’s duty. But living to see your name carved on the monument of merit… that’s a real man, too.”

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T/N: hmmm whos Gu Fei again? was he the head scientist... this is the problem with taking a break from a translation AGHUAUIAHFI i already have severe memory problems... plz dont hurt me

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