I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [109]

The golden pupil continued to expand, encompassing everything around it.

All of Teyvat hung within its gaze, a fragile, dreamlike bubble floating serenely in the center.

The view shifted upward, revealing the being to whom the eye belonged—a massive, terrifying dragon.

It had seven heads and one tail, nine claws, and double wings. Its seven crowns bore the colors of the elements: fire, frost, rock, verdant grass, emerald winds, thunderous lightning, and rippling water.

The elements swirled across its colossal body, coexisting in perfect harmony.

In the palm of this mighty dragon rested the bubble-like world of Teyvat, appearing as delicate and vibrant as a small egg.

Through the golden pupil, Ganyu glimpsed herself atop Yujing Terrace, and Zhongli, who was now pushing open the radiant door.

The golden glow in the dragon’s pupil merged with the faint golden light of Zhongli’s eyes, the two becoming one.

Creak… creak…

Finally, Zhongli fully opened the door of light, stepped through, and disappeared.

The gateway in the heavens began to slowly close.

“Haah—!”

Ganyu gasped for air, returning to her senses.

Her face was pale as she recalled what she had just seen. Turning to the Traveler beside her, she saw that the young woman fared even worse.

The Traveler’s eyes reflected pure terror, the kind born from confronting something incomprehensible—a primal fear of the unknown.

It was as if the world she lived in was nothing more than a marble held in the hand of a giant. Even if the giant meant no harm, the mere knowledge that the world could be destroyed in an instant filled her with despair.

All sentient beings fear what they cannot control.

"Was that… Rex Lapis’ view of the world?"

Though Ganyu’s perspective was more limited than that of the well-traveled Traveler, her lesser understanding spared her from the same depth of dread.

"It… must have been," the Traveler replied, licking her lips nervously.

Without warning, Paimon reappeared on the Traveler’s shoulder, her voice cutting through the tension. "Whoa! Zhongli’s been keeping a lot from us, hasn’t he?"

"What do you mean?" Ganyu’s expression brightened slightly, her tears, which had frozen into crystalline droplets, beginning to melt.

"Zhongli didn’t really want to let Liyue Harbor or its people suffer," Paimon explained, crossing her arms with a knowing nod. "Just look! Those two gods haven’t even gotten close to the harbor—they’re stuck outside, unable to advance."

"And the storms and waves? They’ve been kept under control, never escalating beyond a certain point."

"He talks tough, but deep down, Zhongli still can’t let go of Liyue."

"Is that true?" Hope flickered in Ganyu’s eyes.

Then she remembered her own actions and words, and her expression darkened.

"But why… why couldn’t he just tell me? If Rex Lapis has a reason, why won’t he share it with me?"

"No clue," Paimon shrugged dramatically. "Maybe… he doesn’t want you nagging him about overtime?"

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Guyun Stone Forest, near the shore

Inside the barrier, the battle between the five adepti and Accelerator’s group had grown fiercer.

The adepti fought with abandon, their attacks unrelenting, while Accelerator and his allies focused entirely on evasion and delay.

At the peak of the adepti’s impatience, Accelerator and his comrades abruptly ceased their attacks and retreated toward the edge of the barrier.

Boom!

A deafening explosion shattered the barrier as Granny Ping unleashed a massive shockwave with her fist.

She was about to pursue the Apostles when Fu Hua’s voice stopped her.

Calmly shaking the embers off her fists, Fu Hua addressed the adepti. "Our mission is complete. You’re free to go now."

"What?" Cloud Retainer’s tone turned furious. "Do you think Liyue is some playground where you can come and go as you please? That we adepti are yours to toy with?"

Crimson Sparrow shook her head. "That wasn’t my intention. But shouldn’t you be more concerned about Liyue Harbor? The two gods are still wreaking havoc there. Unless you think fighting us is more meaningful?"

Her reasoning left the adepti no room for argument.

"Hmph," Xiao muttered, his gaze lingering on the Apostles before he vanished in a gust of wind, spear in hand, heading for Liyue Harbor.

The others followed, their expressions grim. In mere minutes—traveling faster than any ship—they arrived above Yujing Terrace.

What they saw left them stunned.

A faint golden gateway hovered high in the sky, while the two gods lay prostrate on the ground, unable to move.

By a stone table sat Ganyu and the Traveler, unharmed, calmly sipping tea and nibbling on pastries.

Xiao was the first to approach, his tone calm but urgent. "What happened here?"

Ganyu kept her head low, offering no response.

The Traveler hesitated, then extended her unfinished cup of tea and a pastry toward him.

"Huh?" Xiao blinked, clearly baffled.

"It was Zhongli… Mr. Zhongli," the Traveler finally said.

"Zhongli?" Xiao frowned. "Who is this Zhongli?"

"Rex Lapis," the Traveler clarified with a slight tilt of her head.

"Truly… Rex Lapis?" Cloud Retainer’s voice wavered.

"Why… why would he go this far?" Moon Carver said, his antlers drooping in sorrow. "We failed to see how deeply Qingyun’s loss wounded him."

"And where is he now?" Granny Ping stepped forward.

The Traveler shaded her eyes with her hand, pointing toward the radiant gateway high among the stars. "He entered."

"And then… he disappeared."

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T/N: PAIMON VERY SUS!

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