Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [585]

"How did you break free?"

Gu Sanqiu didn’t bother answering Osial. Instead, with a casual wave of his hand, he shattered the prison of dreams that had trapped Xiao.

Osial truly embodied the mind games approach to battle—attacking where the enemy was weakest, making them face their greatest fears. Honestly, it was almost impressive.

But since it had dared to trap his own people, Gu Sanqiu had no intention of leaving this disgusting technique intact.

As the dream sphere crumbled, Xiao burst free in a flash of golden light. His face was drenched in sweat, his breath ragged—he had clearly endured a lot.

"Alright, now I’ll answer you." Gu Sanqiu cracked his knuckles. "But why should I bother explaining to you? Who the hell do you think you are?"

Then, without hesitation, he lunged back into the fight. "Fake time? Did you really think I wouldn’t see through it?"

"Hah… fake time… What an accurate description."

A bitter look flashed across Osial’s face.

The seal within it was tightening once more. Using its authority as it had earlier was no longer an option.

Breaking the seal… Destroying Liyue… Rebuilding a godly kingdom upon the endless ocean… Rising as one of the new Seven Sovereigns…

Was it all… just a dream?

"When one awakens from a dream… the deepest sorrow is in realizing it was never real."

Even as it fought Gu Sanqiu, a growing sense of resignation settled in Osial’s eyes.

Had the temptation been too great?

Had it been blinded by ambition, falling victim to greed and arrogance?

Morax—was it truly possible that he had foreseen all of this?

Perhaps… it had been allowed to escape.

Perhaps… it had been nothing more than a mere trial for these mortals.

Osial threw back its head and roared.

"Morax! Morax!"

The laments of the defeated meant nothing.

Not even as much as the barking of a dog—for at least, a dog’s cries could evoke pity.

But in this moment, the only name that burned in Osial’s mind was that of its old rival—

That cold, unyielding god, whose face of impenetrable stone concealed a ruthless killer.

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Above, atop the Jade Chamber, Ningguang’s expression was tight as she watched Gu Sanqiu continue his battle against Osial.

"Everyone, I’ve made a decision."

She took a deep breath.

"You said the seal is restoring itself, correct? That means all we lack is one final strike—something powerful enough to force Osial back into the depths."

"I will sacrifice the Jade Chamber."

"With its sheer size and weight, a direct impact will guarantee Osial’s defeat. I ask for the adepti’s cooperation in making this happen."

"Sacrifice the Jade Chamber?!"

Keqing turned to her in shock. "The battle is almost over! There’s no need for such an extreme measure!"

Moon Carver nodded in agreement. "The Yuheng Star is correct. The seal is stabilizing, and Osial is no match for the young master and the Conqueror of Demons."

"No… it’s not just that."

Ningguang glanced back at Liyue Harbor, brows furrowing.

"I have a bad feeling about this."

"Hah… A bad feeling? Good."

A sudden flicker of light—

And a figure in black robes appeared on the Jade Chamber, letting out a crooked laugh.

"You must be the Tianquan Star… The Incense Burner has given an order—the Jade Chamber cannot be destroyed."

"Until everything is over, its role remains crucial. Do you understand?"

Gu Sanqiu?!

Keqing frowned at the black-robed figure.

Something about this person felt off, but she couldn’t quite place why.

It was strange.

Ningguang froze—then, suddenly, she smiled.

"Understood. Leave it to me."

Incense Burner's orders?

Hah. That brat wouldn’t dare speak to me like that.

Which meant—

The only person capable of appearing here without alerting the adepti…

Was one of his subordinates.

Lord of Geo… the god I have always revered…

A wave of relief washed over Ningguang.

A battle-worn fatigue crept into her limbs—so much so that, for the first time, she felt on the verge of tears.

You’re alive.

You haven’t abandoned Liyue.

As for whether this black-robed figure was the Lord of Geo?

Impossible.

The kind and benevolent Emperor of Rock would never laugh like that.

No—this was undoubtedly one of his subordinates.

"Old man, I delivered your message."

The black-robed figure huffed. "But seriously—if you sensed something was wrong, why aren’t we just rushing over and smashing whoever’s behind it?"

Zhongli stood atop Yuehai Pavilion, gazing toward the sea where Osial was being forced back into its seal.

Osial…

Times have changed.

Perhaps you and your kind still linger in the past, clinging to the age of the Archon War.

But for me… everything is different now.

Few remain who can still walk beside me.

At the black-robed figure’s question, Zhongli merely chuckled.

"No, this is merely precaution."

"But I did send you to the Jade Chamber for that boy’s sake."

"He has made a promise—one he will never break."

"To protect his sister’s Jade Chamber, no matter what."

"As an elder… I may have been too harsh this time." Zhongli sighed. "So, as compensation… let us grant the child his wish."

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"Princess… Are we really going through with this? This is Morax’s domain."

A creature clad in ornate garments hesitated. "This is an opportunity, yes… but it would surely enrage that lunatic in Guili Plains."

"If that lunatic charges into the Abyss, our entire operation will suffer. Destruction is always easier than creation."

"A chance is a chance."

Lumine’s icy gaze swept over her followers.

"If we hesitate out of fear, then when will our grand plan ever be complete?"

"Understood!"

The radical faction of the Abyss Order roared in approval.

They had been right to place their faith in her.

This was the princess they had long awaited!

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BOOM!

A sudden shockwave erupted over the ocean.

Osial, who had been forced onto the defensive by Gu Sanqiu and Xiao, surged back to life!

With a vicious strike, it smashed Gu Sanqiu back to his normal size.

…??

Gu Sanqiu blinked, stunned.

What just happened?

…You—!

You thick-browed bastard—don’t tell me you have a SECOND PHASE?!

Old man, what kind of garbage seal is this?!

"ROAR! Bastards! You dare try to control me?!"

For the first time, Osial was truly enraged.

Did those rats really think they could enslave a god?!

The seats of divinity remained empty—and they thought they could claim the power of a god?

Even wounded, he refused to be their pawn!

A god who played the game would never allow itself to become a mere piece.

The battle with Morax—at least that had been fair.

Schemes, strategies—none of it mattered. In the end, it had simply lost.

But this?

To be manipulated by those insects?

The pride of a god would never allow it!

"Boy!"

Osial’s forehead shone—revealing a crystalline gem before Gu Sanqiu’s eyes.

"Strike me with everything you have. If you fail to send me back—those rats will succeed!"

"Come, Mortal of Morax! Show me the worth of your kind!"

Gu Sanqiu didn’t know what was happening.

But there was no way in hell he’d waste this chance.

"Xiao!"

With a furious roar, Gu Sanqiu threw everything he had into the World-Piercing Rock Spear—

And alongside the great azure roc, it descended upon Osial’s brow!

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T/N: damnnn im guessing the pricness tried to control Osial

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