The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [258]

“Alright!” Teucer cheered as he ran off to play with the Ruin Guard and Ruin Hunter. Paimon followed closely behind, keeping an eye on him.

Jax had held back when subduing the machines, ensuring there were no major damages to their exteriors. However, he had already extracted the most valuable components from both automatons. As for the hatchling Geovishaps, Jax had discreetly stored their remains—there was no need for a child to witness anything too gruesome.

“When did you even get this armor, Jax?”

Lumine approached Jax, curiously examining the thick, scaled black armor that complemented his spear and shield. It didn’t feel like it was made of metal or stone; instead, it resembled biological scales—like part of a living creature.

She’d already been suspicious earlier when Jax fitted Paimon with a miniature set of similar material. Even with Elemental Sight, the armor emitted no discernible elemental energy. It was... just black.

Jax’s peculiar ability to pull strange items out of nowhere struck again.

“You want one?” Jax said casually, his voice slightly muffled by his helmet. “I can make one for you later. I’ve still got some leftover materials.”

“That sounds great!” Lumine replied, her excitement overriding any doubts.

She had long since stopped questioning the bizarre tools and treasures Jax produced. After all, she’d even borrowed some of his creations, including that strange set of enchanted monkey hair he’d given her.

“Are there any other traps or machines nearby?” Jax asked, glancing around the ruins. “Teucer’s playing here, but if anything unexpected pops up, Childe’s going to kill us.”

“...Whoa, look! A huge spider!” Teucer’s voice echoed suddenly.

“Teucer! Don’t run off!” Paimon shouted as she chased after him.

Lumine sighed, crossing her arms. “Hey, Jax, maybe we should ambush Childe instead? That way, if anything happens to Teucer, we’ll have leverage.”

“Stop joking around. Let’s focus on treasure hunting while Teucer’s busy playing with the Ruin Guard,” Jax replied firmly.

With Teucer safely occupied in the now-cleared ruins, Jax, Lumine, and Paimon began exploring deeper into the complex.

Using Lumine’s Elemental Sight, they soon discovered another hidden door within the ruins. Pushing it open, they were greeted by the warm glow of orange magical lanterns, illuminating a modestly sized chamber.

In the center of the room stood a stone tablet, and further in, atop a raised platform, was a single golden sword embedded in the stone.

“Treasure!”

Lumine eagerly pulled out a long stick and poked the pair of ornate chests flanking the platform, ensuring no traps or hidden Slimes would spring to life. When nothing happened, she opened them with glee.

Inside, she found various valuable artifacts and an ancient ring.

The ring, though clearly old, exuded an air of dignity despite its dulled gemstone and slightly tarnished band. Engraved on the inside were the words:

“The world is full of strife, and all living beings endure suffering.”

The ring might have been strange, but it was clearly an antique—and likely worth a lot of Mora. The rest of the treasures in the chests were similarly high-quality, befitting the ruins’ legacy.

But the most eye-catching item in the room remained the golden blade atop the platform.

Jax and Lumine exchanged a glance. It was obvious that this sword was the item Zhongli had intended for her to find.

Before retrieving it, they turned to read the inscriptions on the stone tablet near the platform.

“Greed, attachment, envy, anger, malice, arrogance, rivalry, desire, chaos..."
"These nine human vices can either create order or sow discord. They do not fade, nor do they end, stretching on for eternity. Thus, the Nine Pillars were erected to bring peace and suppress war.”

“To any who break the Nine Pillars of Peace, the world shall once again fall to chaos and conflict.”

“Those who read this tablet may take the treasures within to protect Liyue.”

After reading the inscription, Jax stepped aside, gesturing for Lumine to approach the sword.

The blade, though it radiated an aura of power, wasn’t something Jax needed. His current equipment already suited him perfectly, and this weapon clearly belonged to Lumine.

“Go ahead,” Jax said, nodding toward her.

Lumine ascended the platform and grasped the sword’s hilt. With a firm pull, she easily lifted it from the stone.

Unlike the aged treasures in the chests, the sword showed no signs of wear or degradation. Its gleaming golden blade seemed untouched by time, and it radiated a sharp, almost divine brilliance.

“Jax, this sword feels incredible!” Lumine exclaimed, holding it up to the light.

“It’s definitely no ordinary weapon,” Paimon added, her voice filled with awe. “Traveler, you’ve found a real legendary sword this time!”

Unlike the “Dawn Winery’s Sword of Legend” that Kaeya had jokingly hyped up, this was clearly an authentic relic of Liyue’s history.

As Lumine examined the blade, she could feel its power resonating within her. It seemed to amplify the energy of her Geo abilities, making them feel more potent and dynamic.

“Zhongli wanted me to have this?” she murmured, marveling at the craftsmanship.

Jax activated an old system function he hadn’t used in a while to appraise the sword. A simple notification appeared in his mind:

[Summit Shaper]
“A blade symbolic of a specific contract, said to have once cleaved the peaks of mountains.”

“It’s called Summit Shaper,” Jax said, relaying the information.

“Summit Shaper...” Lumine repeated, gripping the sword firmly. Though it was technically a one-handed blade, it felt weighty in a way that signified both its literal and symbolic power. It wasn’t just a weapon—it was a statement.

“Lumine, with that sword, you’re definitely ready for whatever comes next,” Jax said, his voice confident.

“This sword feels amazing,” Lumine said, swinging it experimentally. “It’s like I can feel the Geo energy around me waking up!”

“Traveler, you’ve really found the ultimate sword!” Paimon cheered.

“This has to be what Zhongli wanted me to find,” Lumine said, her eyes gleaming with determination as she held the sword high.

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