Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [586]

Boom!

Two immensely powerful attacks struck Osial squarely in the unguarded center of its brow. Under this onslaught—practically akin to pure, undiluted damage—its massive azure form shone with a brilliant golden light. The mighty god’s body shrank instantly, vanishing along with the radiance into the sea below.

"Xiao, stay here and watch out for any remnants of the god's will. I have to go back first."

Gu Sanqiu panted heavily before turning and soaring in the direction of Liyue Harbor.

The battle wasn't over yet!

He hadn't understood most of Osial’s incoherent shouting, but three words had been unmistakable—"ground rats."

Just as expected, the Abyss had come to stir up trouble!

He needed to activate the contingency plan—now!

If Xiao didn't stay behind, what if those Abyssal bastards conjured up another Osial projection?

"Everyone, remain on high alert! The enemy isn't dead yet!"

But his warning came just a second too late—within the city, hordes of monsters had already appeared, surging toward the evacuation zones!

"Million Spears of Stone!"

Like a torrential downpour, spears of rock rained down. He couldn't unleash an attack as catastrophic as the World-Shaking Stone Spears within the city—not unless he was willing to disregard the lives of the citizens.

"Fall back, all of you! Millelith, Ten Gold Association—hold the front line!"

"Don't panic, everyone! My master will definitely protect us!"

A child clutching a wooden sword pounded his chest in reassurance. "I'll protect everyone, too! A true hero fights for the people and the land—that’s what my master taught me!"

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At that moment, the ocean roared once more. On the Jade Chamber, the exhausted warriors steeled themselves as a massive, dark purple serpent-like projection began to take shape.

Another battle…?

Keqing gritted her teeth and tightened her grip on her sword. No matter how many times this fight repeated—for Liyue, she would never back down!

Boom!

In the distant sky, five beams of light—far more awe-inspiring than the energy blasts of the Ruin Machines—split the heavens apart. The beams streaked over Liyue Harbor, piercing straight through the forming godly projection above Guyun Stone Forest, shattering it into dust!

On the Jade Chamber, every pair of eyes turned toward the source of the attack in sheer astonishment.

Cloud Retainer let out a breath of relief. "So, there was another contingency after all. But that young master truly is reckless—he even brought those things out."

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In the distance, five colossal, ancient-looking warships—scarred and battered—slowly cruised across the sky. Their relentless bombardment reduced the invading monsters in the city below to shreds.

The sheer terror of the scene sent a chilling realization through the Abyss Order’s higher-ups lurking in the shadows. They had walked straight into a trap.

Deep underground, the child who had spoken so boldly moments ago gulped nervously, staring at the towering monster wielding a giant axe in front of him.

"I—I'm a hero! I have to protect everyone!"

The boy raised his wooden sword with determination. "Come at me! I'm not afraid of you!"

"Foul fiend! How dare you lay a hand on Liyue's youth?! Die! Die! Die!"

A thunderous roar erupted from outside the evacuation zone. The sheer force of the voice alone obliterated the axe-wielding monster, reducing it to black smoke that scattered into the wind.

A towering elder—over two meters tall—descended from the sky, slapping away the remaining monsters with ease, turning them into smoke just the same.

"Kid, you've got guts—a true man!"

The old man let out a hearty laugh, ruffling the child's hair. "How about it? Interested in joining my sect for some proper training?"

"No way! I already have a master!"

The boy puffed out his chest. "My master is a Fumoshangren—the great Incense Burner, Gu Sanqiu!"

"Oh? So, you're the head disciple of the top-ranking martial artist, huh?"

The elder chuckled, playing along. While letting a child charge into battle recklessly was far from ideal, his courage was still worthy of praise.

Up above, along the railings of the warships, stood elders clad in faded yellow battle robes. Their auras were both ancient and powerful, as if they had been dug up from their very graves.

"My friends," one of them declared, raising a golden goblet, "drink deep—for now, our battle begins!"

The old warriors lifted their cups, downing the scorching liquor as its heat spread through their bodies.

Before the Millelith was formally established, when Liyue was still a land teetering between civilization and wilderness, the elders of towns, villages, and clans had sworn oaths to each other over golden goblets.

Drinking that wine symbolized loyalty to the Geo Lord, devotion to their people, and the binding of the strongest warriors into an unbreakable force—the Millelith.

Time had passed, but this tradition endured.

No matter how the world changed, they would always be Liyue’s people.

Many of the elders, who had lived long lives, murmured an ancient chant under their breath—a version of the Millelith Oath passed down through generations.

Children, you may love Mondstadt’s wind and wine, Inazuma’s cherry blossoms, Fontaine’s grace, Natlan’s fiery passion, Sumeru’s wisdom, or the unyielding frost of the north…
But never forget—the mountains and stone of Liyue raised you. Your irreplaceable family stands by your side. You are, and always will be, children of this rugged yet cultured land.
Take off your warrior’s plume and fasten your medal of honor. Show not just your might—but your will to kill.
If need be, we will stain these medals red once more, sacrificing all within the thousand-rocks' embrace.
A commander’s helm is no divine gift, but a badge of blood-earned glory—a testament to all who stand beside you.
Don your battle armor, forged by your people’s hands. Guided by the sundial of gilded bronze—fight, fight!
Upon your victorious return, we shall toast you with the same golden goblets from our oath-bound past!
Fight, people of the Millelith! Bring peace to those trembling beneath the stone, and offer triumph to the kind-hearted Lord of Geo!

No matter how identities changed, they remained Liyue’s children.

They might lack the strength to fight a god—but on their battlefield, they would give everything they had!

Death is of no consequence!

On the scarred and battle-worn warships, warriors of old leaped down, their killing intent and battle cries merging into one as they launched a ferocious assault against the invading monsters of Liyue Harbor!

"Defend Liyue!"

May the golden age remain ever tranquil, as the myriad immortals descend to shield the people!

Above, the warships slowly adjusted their course. The massive, menacing barrels of their primary cannons locked onto a new target, their energy surging once more—there was still another formidable enemy awaiting them.

"Well, well, long time no see. Or should I say—your long-planned schemes against Liyue are downright infuriating. I can’t deny the urge to just slaughter every single one of you."

Gu Sanqiu stood before a gathering of Abyss Order members, their formation encircling one particular figure—the Traveler’s sister.

Honestly, he wasn’t too impressed with their defensive stance. From a cannon’s perspective, they were practically standing right in the center of a perfectly marked target.

"Heh heh heh… Not bad. Since when did the Abyss start pulling moves like this? You really think you’re not afraid to die?"

The black-robed man sneered, eyes gleaming with malice. "I wasn’t even looking for a fight, yet you had the audacity to show up and make trouble yourselves?"

"Huh. So that thing’s still operational. Interesting."

Suddenly, Lumine spoke.

"Liyue, in days past—monsters plagued the seas, vile chimeras lurked in the mountains. This was after the Archon War, when gods and mortals pooled their wisdom to create weapons against these threats."

"The Demon-Suppressing, the Demon-Exorcising, the Demon-Subduing, the Demon-Banishing—and the Chilong Warships, crafted from the remains of a wicked dragon. I never thought these ancient relics could still be used in battle."

…?

Gu Sanqiu froze.

Was she secretly a Liyue storytelling enthusiast or something?!

…?

The black-robed man also paused, then narrowed his eyes. "How do you know all this? Who told you?"

Had the Abyss really grown so powerful that they could even dig up this kind of classified information? These warships hadn’t appeared in centuries.

"It was the Geo Archon who told me."

…!

"I’ve seen these warships before," Lumine continued. "I just never had the chance to witness them unleash their full power from the skies."

…!!

The black-robed man was stunned.

Old man, are you sure you're not an informant at this point?!

This kind of information—you’re just casually sharing it with an Abyss leader?!

Gu Sanqiu had long since given up trying to make sense of it. Had Morax also been hit with that strange "affection multiplier" effect when he spoke to Lumine?

…Did that bizarre "charm ability" work even on gods?!

Still, one thing was clear—these warships were supposed to have been gloriously retired ages ago. Using them even once was already pushing it. If they’d had them against Osial, the fight would have been much easier.

But the real reason these giants had been deployed was more than just a hidden trump card.

This was Gu Sanqiu’s way of rallying the people once more—and more importantly, a warning to those with ulterior motives.

If you think Liyue’s crisis is your chance to profit from its suffering—then first, consider whether you can survive a direct cannon blast.

Not to mention, if they’d dragged these relics into prolonged combat, the five ships combined wouldn’t have lasted as long as the Jade Chamber.

"This time… we lost."

Lumine's gaze sharpened. "But next time, we will succeed. For the sake of our great cause!"

"Great cause, my ass."

Several Abyss members erupted in rage, but before they could act, the black-robed man took one step forward—and they instantly fell silent.

They weren’t afraid of battle.

They were afraid that this maniac would lose control, charge in, and start slaughtering people at random, accelerating the end of the world. That was something they absolutely could not allow.

Gu Sanqiu let out a mocking laugh. "Before you get all high and mighty about your ‘cause,’ maybe think about your brother, who’s been searching for his only living relative."

"Your brother—Aether—he’s been looking for you, tirelessly."

Perhaps because Gu Sanqiu and the black-robed man were both present, Lumine’s expression remained completely unfazed—not even the slightest flicker of surprise.

"In the face of my cause, even blood ties will not stay my blade."

"When the journey reaches its end… all will be made clear."

A rift in space tore open before her. Just before stepping through, Lumine cast one final deep look at Gu Sanqiu.

"In the end, all journeys reach their conclusion. Incense Burnder, you will not escape this fate either."

"How considerate of you."

Gu Sanqiu waved dismissively. "Make sure you take your little lackeys with you. Otherwise, those five warships up there aren’t shooting blanks."

The portal slowly closed.

Gu Sanqiu and the black-robed man stepped out from the Abyss Order’s hideout, gazing over Liyue Harbor—where the last traces of black smoke faded into the sky.

Cheers of relief and joy echoed from the streets below.

A weight he hadn’t realized was there lifted from Gu Sanqiu’s shoulders.

Throwing back his head, he let out a long, triumphant cry—his wind-wielding power surging skyward, parting the lingering storm clouds.

At long last, the sun shone down upon Liyue Harbor once more.

"Victory. And not just any victory—a crushing, undeniable triumph."

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