Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [582]

Even he could now understand why the Lord of Geo had chosen this path. But Gu Sanqiu’s approach was a blatant defiance of the Archon’s will.

On one side was the Geo Archon. On the other… was this reckless lunatic. For the first time, Xiao found himself frustrated by a mere conversation.

Summoning the Dragon King—whose might alone could end this battle in an instant—was a simple enough solution. But how, then, would they awaken the people of Liyue and forge the will of a nation ruled by mortals?

A fresh wave of pain pulsed through Xiao’s temples.

I’d rather just fight Osial.

This kind of discussion was not for him. It was too constraining.

Out at sea, the crimson giant remained locked in fierce combat with Osial, showing no fear as it continued its relentless assault.

The difference was that the giant had the Jade Chamber providing long-range fire support, whereas Osial was forced to split its focus between both attacks.

This is infuriating. That was Osial’s first thought. The three wretched creatures above weren’t ignorant of godly warfare; their ability to read the battlefield and time their strikes was painfully precise.

And as for the thing it was fighting directly—disgusting. So long as those insects in Liyue Harbor remained untouched, this wretched construct of human willpower would not fall.

"You think I’m so easily bullied?"

As Osial’s authority gradually returned, a sinister violet light flashed within its eyes. The resurgence of its power ignited a deep, burning fury within the ancient god.

"Roar!"

With an earth-shaking bellow, a massive orb of violet-black water shot from Osial’s maw, transforming into an endless downpour that rained toward Liyue Harbor!

"That’s poison rain!"

Mountain Shaper’s voice rang out sharply. "Ganyu, freeze it! Do not let a single drop reach the harbor!"

"Frostborne Form!"

Ganyu gathered her elemental energy, launching an enormous Frostflake Pearl forward in an attempt to freeze the rain midair—just as she had done before.

But to their shock, the pearl only managed to freeze part of the water. The violet-black liquid remained untouched, still hurtling toward Liyue!

"Xiao—what is that poison? Can it be stopped?"

Golden light gleamed in Gu Sanqiu’s eyes. "With the formations my family laid in Liyue Harbor years ago, I can raise a shield to buy you some time. Can you shatter it completely?"

"That’s no ordinary poison," Xiao replied. "It’s a fusion of karmic corruption and godly venom—part of Osial’s divine authority. There’s something else within it as well."

He paused. "The shattered dreams of fallen gods. You could think of it as a different form of willpower. If infected, it could lead to demonic transformation."

"I see… so that’s the nature of its authority."

The golden light in Gu Sanqiu’s eyes faded.

Osial had yet to reveal its final trump card. His own strike had to be decisive—he would only get one shot.

Hummmm!

A powerful resonance echoed through the air as a translucent barrier expanded over Liyue Harbor. At the same time, a massive, dark-green cauldron soared into the sky, unleashing a powerful suction force that absorbed all of the poison rain hovering above the city!

"Refine!"

Standing atop the cauldron, Master Stove radiated a grave determination. His body swelled in size as he anchored the cauldron, suppressing its violent tremors while channeling adeptal flames to refine the poisonous rain within!

"My, my… things have escalated to the point where even an old woman like me has to step in?"

Madam Ping appeared atop the Jade Chamber, hands clasped behind her back. "The city is under my protection. If this is just a single strike, Yao Luweng can handle it."

"Good thing you’re here."

Mountain Shaper sighed in relief. They hadn’t expected Osial to harbor such intense hatred for the willpower giant, but at least they still had allies to rely on.

"Roar!"

A deafening roar tore through the battlefield. Osial’s body erupted with blinding aquamarine light as an invisible wave of elemental force swept across all of Liyue Harbor!

"Damn it—that was just a feint!"

Moon Carver’s expression changed drastically. "Songdust, give it everything you have! Osial’s using its authority again!"

Cloud Retainer and Mountain Shaper roared in unison. "The rest is up to you!"

The Guizhong Ballista flared with a dazzling brilliance. Three enormous beams of light shot toward Osial, striking its glowing blue body and forcibly shoving one of its heads back beneath the waves!

Whooosh!

The unseen elemental shockwave passed through the city. Gu Sanqiu suddenly felt parched, his lips cracking from dryness in mere moments!

"This is… its divine authority?"

Gritting his teeth, he kept striking the war drums. "Xiao, isn’t Osial the God of the Vortex? Why can it manipulate the water inside our bodies?"

"The God of the Vortex—that was merely its throne, not the full extent of its authority."

Xiao reached out, shielding Gu Sanqiu from the creeping corruption. "At its core, Osial is a mighty god of water."

"Much like how the Lord of Geo, as the God of Contracts and Wealth, still commands the Geo element in battle."

The crimson giant—after its valiant struggle—began to crumble. The power of Osial’s divine authority triggered the body’s self-preservation instinct, causing many citizens to faint from the sheer pain, unable to sustain their willpower any longer.

Aside from the Millelith, who clung to their duty with unwavering resolve, only Xingqiu and the others remained conscious.

The fury and bloodlust on Osial’s face faded into cold tranquility.

Everything had been an act.

It had allowed this to happen—just for this opportunity to force Liyue’s last hidden adepti into the open and claim its ultimate victory.

Power surged through Osial’s massive frame. Though it wouldn’t be able to unleash another attack of this magnitude for a while, the trade-off had been worth it.

The giant was gone. The dragon had not appeared. The willpower of Liyue’s people had collapsed.

And now, unchallenged, the divine pressure of a god bore down upon Liyue Harbor from all sides, drowning the city in despair and agony.

"You were waiting for an opportunity?"

A radiant golden light pierced through the darkened skies, descending upon Gu Sanqiu. Behind him, the fleeting image of a massive star flared into existence as his power soared.

"Well, so was I!"

Bottleneck?

Break!

Forget waiting—I’m going to destroy you right now!

"Osial!"

Gu Sanqiu shot into the air, his voice thundering as he faced the god. "Compared to the Raiden Shogun, you’re nothing!"

He raised his right hand as if lifting the heavens themselves, then threw his full force into a devastating strike aimed directly at Osial!

BOOM!

The entire Guyun Stone Forest trembled violently as golden light erupted from beneath the waves. Alarmed, Osial instinctively recoiled, coiling its massive body into a full defensive posture!

That was the power of Guyun Stone Forest—the seal of Morax.

How… how can he wield it?!

Osial unleashed a violent storm in an attempt to hurl this insolent insect away!

"Wind, heed my command!"

The Seed of Whirlwind trembled as the very air froze. The surrounding winds halted in an instant before coalescing into a massive tower that slammed into Osial’s head!

Gu Sanqiu’s command over the elements had finally reached a level capable of shaping the battlefield itself.

With his authority, he had struck a god unprepared—dealing a massive blow.

Beneath the waves, golden light surged. Pillars of stone rose from the ocean depths, forming a massive, ancient spear.

"World-Piercing Rock Spear!"

Gu Sanqiu thrust his left hand downward. The Wind Tower pinned Osial in place while the colossal geo spear impaled its body!

"Fire at will!"

His voice, carried by the wind, reached the Jade Chamber. Ningguang wasted no time.

Brilliant flames erupted. The Guizhong Ballista unleashed a torrent of light. A storm of relentless attacks engulfed Osial in a sea of devastation.

"Well done!"

Master Stove cheered. With Osial’s power severed, the poison rain in the cauldron was completely refined.

Green waves of healing energy spread from the cauldron, restoring Liyue’s wounded.

In a single moment—the tide had turned in Liyue’s favor.

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