Chapter 45: Zhong Li's identity may be exposed? The journey to Jueyunjian
In the previous chapter, Tianhe and Zhongli left Liyue Harbor together, intending to purify the Ruotu Dragon King.
But this also attracted Ningguang's attention. After all, Zhong Li's identity has always been a mystery. Previously, many traces of Zhong Li were found in recent decades, but Zhong Li's appearance has not changed at all. Multiple pieces of evidence show that her identity is definitely not simple. Just over a decade ago, she was invited by the 75th generation head of the Wangsheng Hall to become a guest of the Wangsheng Hall.
After that, when Ningguang became a merchant, she met the guest official. She did not mock like other guests, but bought Ningguang's goods. It can only be said that Ningguang now has a complicated feeling about Zhong Li. In addition, the number of times she has contacted Tianhe has increased, which makes her a little jealous. Various evidences show that this person is very likely the retired Rock King Emperor, but can she tell? Definitely not, and all the evidence must be destroyed. Ningguang did not expect that the biggest rival in the future to compete with others for Tianhe would be Morax, the oldest of the Seven Rulings of the Midgard. Could Barbatos next door also come in? Alas, Ningguang's headache is getting worse and worse. She can only say that she will take it one step at a time.
At the same time, at the Liyue Northern Bank, Dadalia also learned that the Winter Kingdom had sent a technical team to investigate the construction of the Guiliyuan New District and learn related technologies, of course, as a corresponding price. For this reason, they had to withdraw most of the Fatui armed forces stationed in Liyue, except for the Fatui Ninth Company that was still exploring the Stratum Abyss Mine.
This made the Fatui executive officer Dadalia a little short of available personnel, but there was no other way, these Fatui soldiers would definitely be dispatched to the other five countries to perform related tasks. But there was no other way, although Dadalia had no one to use, she could only rely on herself to continue to search for Morax's traces, but this was a headache for her, after all, the new emperor Tianhe did not have the Heart of the Rock God.
Let's pull the perspective back to the protagonist. Tianhe and Zhongli first teleported to the teleportation anchor point on the Wangshu Inn in Dihuazhou. Then Tianhe came to the top floor and shouted to the empty place: "Xiao!" At this time, not far from the Wangshu Inn, a Yaksha wearing a Nuo mask and madly killing monsters heard Tianhe calling him. Xiao immediately killed the monster in front of him, and then quickly flew all the way to the top floor of the Wangshu Inn.
"Tianhe, what do you want to talk to me about? Hey, who is this? The Emperor!" Xiao hurriedly paid respect to Zhong Li, but found that she could not move. She found that Zhong Li used the gentle rock elemental power to hold her up and prevent her from kneeling. "I am no longer the Rock King Emperor. My name is Zhong Li now. Liyue has been walking with the gods for more than 3,700 years. It is time to learn to rely on herself. I want to buy osmanthus flowers and wine, but it is a pity for the old friend~" Hearing Zhong Li's sigh, Xiao's plain face showed some emotion, so she hurriedly asked: "What do you want, Lord Zhong Li?"
"I'm just passing by here with Tianhe. He's here to purify your karma for you. Oh, by the way, he's the new Geo King of Liyue." Xiao muttered, "Lord Zhongli, Lord Tianhe?" Tianhe saw that Xiao looked a little stunned, then patted her shoulder and said with a smile, "Okay, Xiao, don't be so rigid. We are friends, right? I'll help you purify today's karma first. Xiao, what do you think about resurrection?"
"Resurrection? Is it really possible?" Xiao felt that her own karma was being purified quickly, but her own strength did not decline, and compared to when she first met Tianhe, Tianhe's strength became stronger than before. She was now willing to believe Tianhe, and then Zhongli also told Xiao a fact, that the Demon God of Dust finally resurrected her.
Xiao naturally knew Guizhong, the lively demon god. Although she had not met Guizhong many times, she had heard of him. Unexpectedly, Tianhe had the power to resurrect Guizhong. Then what about her sisters and the big sister of Fushe~
Speaking of it, Sister Fushe's life or death is unknown, and she finally disappeared in the depths of the Layered Abyss. However, she has never found a chance to ask Zhong Li for leave to go to the Layered Abyss. Moreover, the Layered Abyss was blocked by the Seven Stars of Liyue using the Seven Star Formation not long ago. Xiao naturally has no chance to enter the depths of the Layered Abyss to look for Fushe. He must see her alive, and even if she is dead, he must find her relics and build a cenotaph for her.
However, after seeing the possibility of resurrection from Tianhe, Xiao's favorability towards Tianhe has reached its limit, so now she absolutely approves of Tianhe's identity as the new emperor. After all, Tianhe's abilities, future and identity as an alien traveler may bring new prosperity to Liyue.
Of course, Tianhe also promised Xiao that he would find time to make a special trip to the Layered Rock Abyss later. However, he remembered that Ye Lan was from a family of exorcists, and she might want to find out the truth about how ancestors such as Boyang and Rong Zhao followed the Thousand Rocks Army to drive the abyss monsters back to the depths of the Layered Rock Abyss, and in the end only Rong Zhao survived, but he also came back crazy.
Of course, now is not the time to talk about this. We have to go to Jueyunjian first to meet the three three-eyed five-manifested immortals. So after helping Xiao clear his karma, Zhongli and Tianhe said goodbye to Xiao. Xiao looked at the direction they were going away, and his pretty face actually showed a smile. It has been a long time since he felt so relaxed. Xiao once guarded the front line of Dihua Island during the dark disaster period, fought against monsters, and almost went crazy in the end. Fortunately, Barbatos woke up and played a song for Xiao, which calmed Xiao's karma.
Xiao has never been alone. She has been watched by three gods: Rock God Morax Zhongli freed her from the Dream God and signed a contract to protect Liyue for a thousand years; Wind God Barbatos Wendy helped her when she was about to fall into madness, allowing her to regain her sanity and clarity; and now the new Rock King Tianhe cleared Xiao's karma and resurrected her friends. Xiao knew that it would be difficult to repay the kindness of these three people in this life, so she decided to continue to protect Liyue, both for the kindness and to fulfill her duty as a guardian Yaksha.
After bidding farewell to Xiao, Zhongli led Tianhe from the south of Wangshu Inn, bypassed Cuijue Slope, and came to Jueyunjian. Jueyunjian was full of mountains and ridges, but with the help of Zhongli, Tianhe and Zhongli quickly lit up the Seven Heavens Statue in the Minlin area. Although it was strange to be led by the Rock King Princess to open her statue, Zhongli did not say anything, and Tianhe did not say anything either.
So Tianhe followed Zhongli to Qingyun Peak and found True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang. She originally thought someone was visiting her and didn't intend to pay attention to it, but she found out that it was the Emperor who was visiting, which really scared the immortal. "Greetings, Princess Di." Zhongli waved her hand and replied simply, "Xueyue, no need to be polite. I am just an ordinary person now. You can call me Zhongli. This is the new Emperor of Rock King. His name is Tianhe. I have already announced my retirement in front of the people of Liyue." Zhongli introduced Tianhe's current identity to True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang while speaking, "This young man actually has such great power? Hello, Tianhe." True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang felt the healing aura emanating from Tianhe, which cured the immortal's hidden injuries and made the immortal feel quite good about him. At the same time, Princess Di's introduction also raised the True Lord's attitude towards Tianhe by several levels.
Tianhe said politely, "I'm just an ordinary traveler, but I'm glad to meet you, Master." Master Xueyue Zhuyang nodded, and then said, "It's okay. With Master Zhongli's introduction, Tianhe, right? Then we are also a family. If you have any difficulties, you can come to me. But, what is the purpose of Master Zhongli's visit this time?"
Zhong Li patiently explained to the immortal deer, "Xueyue, I brought him here to meet all the Three-Eyed Five-Manifested Immortals, and the biggest purpose is to purify the Ruotu Dragon King. In the past, the Ruotu Dragon King went mad due to wear and tear, and we were helpless and could not kill him. In the end, it was only when Ruotu was conscious that we managed to seal him. However, the purification of the Tianhe River has given us new hope."
True Lord Xue Yue Zhu Yang seemed to be talking to himself, "Ruo Tuo? If Tian He can really succeed in the purification, perhaps it can also bring considerable combat power to Li Yue. Then I would like to thank Lord Tian He in advance for Ruo Tuo. After all, she was only slightly inferior to you back then. Since she has come here specifically to purify the Ruo Tuo Dragon King, it is just a coincidence that we get to know each other. I won't say much. Lord Zhong Li, Lord Tian He, I will take my leave for now. I wish you a safe journey!" After True Lord Xue Yue Zhu Yang finished speaking, he bowed to Zhong Li and Tian He, and then left.
So Zhong Li and Tianhe left Qingyunding and headed towards Hulao Mountain, but they set anchor points along the way. On the way up the mountain, they also saw a lot of amber. Perhaps this is one of the reasons for the name of Hulao Mountain?
How did Tianhe and Zhongli meet the immortals during this journey? Let the author explain it next time!