The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [93]

“…”

The King of Boreal Wolves, Andrius, remained silent in the face of Jia Changjiang’s response.

Seizing the opportunity, Jia Changjiang pressed on:
“So, Andrius… accept my challenge.”

His gaze burned with determination as he looked at the great wolf.

“Let me see… the strength of the Frost King you once were, who merged your very life into the earth upon death to become the guardian of this land. Just how powerful are you now?”

Jia Changjiang’s resolve was firm. He made his decision—to face this formidable opponent using his strongest weapon.

The weapon in question materialized in his hands, a bow he had obtained after defeating Dvalin.

This was the first time Jia Changjiang had chosen to wield the bow in battle, a testament to the worthiness of his opponent.

The towering longbow, as tall as Jia Changjiang himself, gleamed as he gripped it tightly.

Though there were no signs of elemental energy gathering, the temperature—which had plummeted with the arrival of the Frost King—began to rise subtly the moment the bow appeared.

Jia Changjiang’s hand hovered over the bowstring as an ethereal arrow materialized against the massive weapon.

The sight of this bow immediately drew Andrius’s attention. No longer dismissive, the wolf became visibly wary.

This bow was once wielded by a legendary figure named Hou Yi. In his time, the heavens were plagued by ten suns.

The ten suns scorched the earth, withering crops and slaughtering plants. Humanity starved while beasts wreaked havoc, preying on the defenseless.

Hou Yi emerged as a savior, slaying monstrous beings like Zou Chi on the plains of Zhou Hua, the Nine-headed Serpent over the waters of Xiongshui, and the Great Wind on the marshes of Qingqiu. Most famously, he shot down nine of the ten suns, bringing salvation to countless lives.

This bow had been an instrument of humanity’s survival and triumph over catastrophe.

It was a weapon of the people, forged to protect life itself.

It was a weapon that even the King of Boreal Wolves could not dismiss lightly.

“…It has been a long time since anyone called me by that name, human,” Andrius finally spoke, his massive body lowering slightly as he scrutinized Jia Changjiang. “That bow is not of this world, is it?”

“No, and neither am I,” Jia Changjiang replied without hesitation. There was no point in concealing the truth.

“This bow… belonged to a remarkable individual,” Jia Changjiang continued, his gaze shifting from Andrius to the weapon in his hands. “Its name endures because of him. It once bore witness to the brilliance of ten suns in the sky… and with it, that man shot down nine of them.”

“And he… was human. Just like me.”

Jia Changjiang did not delve further into the story. Instead, he tightened his grip on the bow and met the wolf’s gaze once more.

“That’s a tale from another world. Right now, all I want is to fight you using this bow.”

“You are a god. You are the Wolf King of Wolvendom… and this weapon is my fang and claw.”

Drawing the massive bowstring, Jia Changjiang willed an arrow of light to manifest and aimed it directly at the wolf.

“So… come at me!”

“…”

The King of Boreal Wolves observed Jia Changjiang’s unwavering resolve. After a brief silence, the great wolf began to stride forward slowly, his movements deliberate and measured.

“Human, if you so seek a trial… then have it as you wish!”

“With your so-called fangs and claws, come and claim your trial!”

As Andrius spoke, the surrounding space seemed to freeze, the light dimming as if the world itself were being locked in place. An invisible force blanketed the area, shielding the trial grounds from the outside world.

Within this barrier, frost and fierce winds interwove, covering the ground with jagged crystals of ice.

The King of Boreal Wolves stepped onto the icy terrain, each pawfall echoing with a sharp crunch.

“Human, tell me your name.”

“I am… the Weapon Master, Jia Changjiang!” he declared, veins bulging on his forearm as he drew the bowstring to its limit. “And this bow, in our legends… is called the Hou Yi Sun-shooting Bow.”

“Wolf King, thank you for accepting my challenge. Now… this is the moment I’ve been waiting for!”

A smile crept onto Jia Changjiang’s face as the wolf began to advance toward him. Then, with deliberate control, he released the bowstring.

Under the power of his mastery, Jia Changjiang unleashed the weapon’s full potential, allowing its will and attributes to be fully realized.

In the next instant, the ethereal arrow transformed into a dazzling beam of light that shot upward, piercing the sky and marking the start of their battle.

This was… the arrow that had once felled the suns.

“Come!!!”

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“Lupical’s leader is just ahead,” Razor said, leading Lumine and the others deeper into Wolvendom.

“The wolves should all be gathering there.”

“Razor, don’t worry,” Lumine reassured him. Seeing the concern etched on Razor’s face, she added, “We’ll help you. Your Lupical won’t come to harm.”

“Yeah, yeah! Even though the Traveler can be pretty unreliable at times, they always come through when it matters!” Paimon chimed in with her usual sass, placing her hands on her hips as if she personally handled every task.

“…Thank you,” Razor said softly, though his expression remained anxious. “But if it gets angry, it will be serious.”

“As a member of the Knights of Favonius, I can’t stand by and let anyone get hurt,” Amber said, a hint of worry in her voice.

“Hopefully, this can all be resolved…”

Amber’s sentence was interrupted by a blinding light shooting from the forest ahead, streaking into the sky.

“…peacefully,” Amber finished, though her voice faltered as her eyes widened. She stood there, dumbstruck, watching the brilliant beam arc across the heavens.

It was daytime.

Yet that light in the sky seemed to create a second sun, impossible to ignore and dazzlingly radiant.

At that moment, the light painted a breathtaking spectacle over Mondstadt, one that would be remembered by its people for years.

For now, two suns hung in the sky.

“Is that… an arrow?” Lumine squinted at the phenomenon, her eyes narrowing to make out the object within the brilliance.

“An arrow?!” Amber exclaimed.

“I’ve never heard of an arrow shining like the sun before!”

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Elsewhere, Venti sighed, slightly exasperated.

The bard had intended to purchase some wine, but everyone in the tavern—including the bartender—had run outside to gape at the sight of two suns.

“Why does Jax have to cause such a scene again? Looks like he’s picked a fight with the Wolf King this time…”

Venti slumped against the counter. “When he gets back, he’d better treat me to a few bottles of dandelion wine. No—two bottles!”

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T/N: JAX X VENTI SHIPPERRR, JENTI? VEX?

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