I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [60]

Failing to learn the time and place of the Rite of Descension from the first elegant young woman she approached, the Traveler adjusted her approach. Her next attempt, with a graceful and charming lady clad in a deep purple gradient embroidered gown, proved fruitful.

“The Rite of Descension?” The woman’s voice was soft and gentle, carrying a trace of delicacy. “Ah, yes, thank you for reminding me—it’s today, isn’t it?”

The woman’s tone carried a slight air of nostalgia. “Last year, it was Yuheng Keqing who sought the Geo Archon’s guidance. This year, it seems the one presiding will be Tianquan Ningguang, another of the Liyue Qixing.”

“Liyue Qixing?” The Traveler tilted her head, puzzled.

“Hehe, I know this one!” Paimon raised her small arm triumphantly, resembling a tiny turnip. “Just like Mondstadt is a land of freedom, Liyue is the land of contracts, valuing commerce and trade above all. The Liyue Qixing are the seven most powerful merchants in Liyue Harbor. They’re the true rulers of the city!”

Hearing this, the gentle lady frowned slightly, displeased. “Hmph! That’s what foreigners always say. But everyone in Liyue knows better. This city—this nation—is ruled by one and only one: the Geo Archon.”

“The Qixing may be humans, but the Geo Archon is a god. Unlike Mondstadt’s Archon who left his people, our god is eternal, ever-present.”

The Traveler nodded in acknowledgment, unfazed by the correction. She calmly asked, “Where will the Rite of Descension take place?”

“Of course, at Yujing Terrace. Just climb the steps and look to your right. Wherever the crowd is thickest, head there—that’s your destination. The streets will be so packed you’ll struggle to move.”

After thanking the kind lady, the Traveler broke into a run, her light footsteps echoing across the port’s stone streets. Following the directions, she soon ascended the stairs and saw the throngs of people that seemed to flood the entire street.

The crowd was immense, shoulder to shoulder, voices blending into a cacophony.

Using the Traveler’s wind abilities, she and Paimon gently parted the sea of people, making their way to the front of the crowd.

From her vantage point, she spotted the woman at the center of the ritual.

The woman wore a long, pristine white cheongsam adorned with golden embroidery along its edges. Her elegance radiated authority, and her every movement drew attention.

But what truly captured the Traveler’s gaze were the subtle glimpses of fair, slender legs beneath the intricate hem of the dress. The golden patterns embroidered near her thighs lent an air of both dignity and allure.

Thank you for the blessing.

The Traveler clasped her hands together in silent gratitude, feeling that all the effort spent journeying from Dawn Winery to Liyue Harbor had been worth it.

“Who is the woman at the center of the ceremony?” the Traveler asked, her curiosity now fully piqued.

Paimon scratched her head, feigning confusion. “Maybe she’s a priestess of the Geo Archon?”

Her words were quickly refuted by a passerby nearby.

“No, there are no priests for the Geo Archon, nor are there churches. Unlike Mondstadt, all of Liyue’s people are the Geo Archon’s children.”

The man’s tone was deliberate and steady, carrying the weight of Liyue’s pride.

The Traveler glanced at him, taking note of his strikingly handsome face, which, if anything, surpassed her brother’s charm.

“That is Ningguang, the Tianquan of the Qixing and the overseer of Liyue’s laws.”

The man’s concise explanation cleared up her confusion.

“Thank you,” the Traveler replied politely.

Their conversation ended there, and silence returned between them.

Time passed, and Ningguang glanced at the sun overhead, calculating the moment.

Taking two steps forward, her voice rang out clearly: “The time has come for the ceremony!”

Stepping back, she turned toward the altar at the center of the stage.

Golden gemstones materialized around her, swirling in graceful arcs before flowing into the ceremonial cauldron at the altar’s core.

The light from the gemstones intensified, filling the cauldron until it overflowed with a radiant golden glow.

Moments later, the light surged into the sky, a brilliant beam piercing the heavens.

The once clear skies darkened, replaced by a stormy canopy. Thunder rumbled, the atmosphere trembling with raw energy.

Ningguang’s expression shifted abruptly. With a wave of her hand, several golden gemstones formed a barrier in front of her, shimmering like a protective shield.

Then, almost instantaneously, a multicolored orb descended from the heavens, smashing directly into Ningguang’s shield.

Boom!

The explosion resounded across the square, followed by the sound of cracking glass as her shield shattered under the impact.

Ningguang’s face hardened. With a flick of her wrist, larger gemstones coalesced into a second barrier, stronger and more robust.

As if on cue, several more orbs rained down, slamming into the new shield. Though it held firm, the strain was evident.

“Is this the extent of Liyue’s Qixing?”

The mocking voice came from above, light and teasing but with a faint trace of lethargy.

Ningguang frowned, her sharp gaze lifting toward the sky. She gestured subtly, signaling her two attendants to withdraw.

From the outskirts of the plaza, hundreds of Millelith soldiers surged forward, surrounding the area to secure the ceremony site and control the crowd.

Having taken these precautions, Ningguang called out firmly, “Who dares?”

Laughter rang out—a youthful, high-pitched laugh filled with insolence.

Descending from the stormy clouds came a small figure, her silhouette emerging into view.

She was a petite girl clad in an unusual red-and-white outfit reminiscent of ancient shrine maidens from Inazuma. She carried a wand adorned with sacred paper charms and was surrounded by black-and-white yin-yang orbs.

Her face was obscured by a dark gray mask, leaving only her eyes visible.

Hovering in the air, she looked down at Ningguang with an arrogant smirk. Her voice was clear, almost playful.

“We are the Defiers of Celestial Order, the Awakened of the Abyss. We are the history beyond history, the elements beyond the elements. You may address me as ‘Hakurei Reimu, the Ten-Thousand-Year Shrine Maiden.’ Or, if you prefer, ‘The Third Apostle.’”

“Today, I’m merely here to greet you, pawns of the Seven Archons.”

“Oh, and of course, I’ve brought you a gift.”

With a wave of her hand, the stormy skies cleared momentarily, revealing a massive object plummeting from above.

Ningguang’s eyes narrowed as the object hurtled toward them. She didn’t focus on what it was; instead, her gaze darted upward, catching a glimpse of the girl’s red-and-white figure disappearing into the clouds.

When realization dawned, Ningguang immediately issued her orders.

“The Geo Archon has been assassinated!”

“Millelith! Seal the area!”

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T/N: sheeeesh.... definitely more of a show also who was the man who could surpass aethers looks...?

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