I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [99]

A deafening roar filled the skies, shaking the hearts of all within Guyun Stone Forest.

Massive waves surged outward, radiating from the center of the sea.

Like fountains, towering pillars of water erupted, creating a chaotic symphony of air screaming and earth trembling.

Within the columns of water, the form of a colossal azure serpent began to take shape. Its enormous body stretched for kilometers, adorned with intricate patterns that defied description.

Every minor movement of the eight-headed serpent caused the ground of Guyun Stone Forest to quake violently.

ROAR~~~!

The monster raised its heads to the heavens and bellowed once more.

The once-clear, boundless skies began to fill with heavy clouds, formed by water vapor drawn from the sea below.

Osial, Vortex God of the ancient seas, one of the most powerful Archons during the Archon War thousands of years ago, had awakened.

Standing on the trembling ground of Guyun Stone Forest, Keqing gazed up at the towering serpent. Its overwhelming presence radiated unimaginable power.

Her fists clenched, and her mind sank into grim reflection.

This… this is the power of a god. Unstoppable. Unmatched.

For a fleeting moment, Keqing felt the foundation of her beliefs falter.

She had always held that human effort could rival that of the adepti, that the age of mortals had arrived, and the era of the adepti was fading.

But as she stood before the terrifying majesty of a revived god, doubt crept into her heart.

No.

That doubt lasted less than a second before Keqing shoved it aside.

Her expression hardened as she barked orders to the Millelith soldiers at her side.

“This eight-headed serpent is Osial, the Vortex God, sealed here by Rex Lapis a thousand years ago. It’s not something we can defeat with our current strength. Do not waste time—retreat to the The Crux fleet immediately!”

Her swift commands saved countless lives, for mere moments after the Millelith began their retreat, Osial unleashed a massive torrent of water upon the land.

The surge swept across the ground, erasing everything in its path.

Hilichurls, Slimes, even the elemental constructs of Geovishaps—nothing could withstand the deluge. All were obliterated and submerged beneath the raging sea.

From the deck of the The Crux fleet’s armed ships, Keqing watched the devastation unfold.

She exhaled deeply, trying to calm her nerves, before turning to face Captain Beidou, who had also returned to the ship just moments earlier.

Beidou, unflinching, gazed at the rampaging serpent. Her crimson tongue darted across her lips as she smirked—a mix of fear and excitement.

“That thing makes the sea beasts I’ve killed look like harmless little snakes,” Beidou remarked, her voice laced with admiration and defiance. “No wonder it’s an ancient god from the Archon War.”

“Now’s not the time to reminisce about your past glory,” Keqing cut in sharply, her tone measured but firm. “Captain Beidou, you’re the most knowledgeable person in Liyue when it comes to sea monsters. No one else comes close. You’ve slain more beasts than anyone, and you understand their nature better than most.”

“Can you deal with this one?”

Beidou’s grin widened, but she shook her head. “Not a chance, Lady Keqing. Gods aren’t just bigger, badder sea beasts. They’re on an entirely different level. With courage, strength, passion, and a little liquor, you can face a sea beast. But this? No. My crew can’t handle it, and neither can I.”

“I see.” Keqing nodded, her jaw tightening.

Taking a deep breath, she issued another command. “Captain Beidou, as the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing, I order you to return to Liyue Harbor at full speed aboard the The Crux fleet.”

“And then what?” Beidou asked, her tone tinged with amusement as she studied Keqing’s determined expression.

“Liyue is in chaos,” Keqing admitted. “The Tianquan, Ningguang, is gravely injured. Rex Lapis is presumed dead. The Fatui scheme in the shadows, and the Outer Order’s apostles lurk unseen. On top of that, the adepti harbor resentment toward the Qixing—especially me, after what I said during last year’s Rite of Descension.”

“Tell me, Lady Keqing, what’s your plan when you get back?”

Keqing’s eyes sharpened as she replied without hesitation.

“To unite every force available and protect Liyue Harbor.”

She turned her gaze toward the distant serpent, her resolve unshaken. “No matter what happens, the people of Liyue must remain safe. As a member of the Qixing, it’s my duty to ensure their safety.”

“I’ll draw on every source of strength—adepti and mortals alike. I don’t care if I’m ridiculed, cursed, humiliated, or even punished by the adepti themselves.”

“I will not give up.”

“Use their strength and then discard them when you’re done?” Beidou teased, her tone half-joking.

“No.” Keqing’s voice was steady as the wind carried her words.

“I’ve always said that the adepti and the people of Liyue will be allies. Comrades. Equals. Together, we’ll build a Liyue that belongs to all of us. The adepti won’t stand above mortals as privileged overlords, nor will merchants and their guilds hoard power unchecked.”

“Between friends and comrades, help is given freely, not imposed with arrogance or left unexplained.”

Beidou chuckled, her smile lingering. “Lady Keqing, you’re quite the romantic.” She paused, then added, “No, that’s not right—you’re idealistic. But Ningguang’s world isn’t so simple, isn’t just black and white.”

“That’s why I can’t stand her,” Keqing replied bluntly. “The more I understand her, the more I despise her.”

“A world of gray is too ambiguous. You never know if the gray comes from blending black and white—or if it’s black disguised as white.”

“Black and white… isn’t always wrong.”

Beidou’s laughter abruptly ceased. Her expression hardened as she turned her gaze back to the distant, roaring serpent.

“You’re interesting, Lady Keqing.”

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