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Liyue once had paper materials about the remains of the fallen tree, but when Ye Lan checked them, she discovered that they had long since turned to ashes.
In fact, Ningguang learned about Yu Jin's information entirely through Ye Lan's irregular hints. Someone who could make Ye Lan treat him so carefully must be worthy of her attention.
“Phew~, the Immortal Summoning Ceremony is approaching, Liyue is getting lively again.” Ningguang put away the scroll, smiled and sighed.
This is a good thing. If you don’t use your brain for too long, it will become rusty.
……
Tianheng Mountain is the highest mountain around Liyue City. According to legend, Tianheng Mountain was nearly collapsed during the Demon God War, but it was Master Yixiao Daotian who supported the mountain with his antlers.
The truth of this legend is unknown, but the wonders of Tianheng Mountain are real. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a view that is almost the same as that of the Qun Yu Pavilion.
"Why did you bring me here? To see the scenery?" Yu Jin stood beside Zhongli and said while looking at the bustling city below.
Baiwen Tour Guide is offline and Zhongli Tour Guide is online.
So being taken to see the scenery is an experience that Liyue must have, right?
"How do you feel, Brother Yu Jin?" Zhongli put his hands behind his back, and besides relief, there was more fatigue in his eyes.
Although Zhongli now looks like a strong man, he is like an old man on the inside. Every move he makes is filled with extreme fatigue.
"It's very beautiful and prosperous, at least more prosperous than Mond and Inazuma." Yu Jin thought about it and felt that it would be better to be safe.
"Hahaha, with what Brother Yu Jin said, I can say that these two thousand years have not been wasted."
When Zhongli heard Yu Jin's words, he chuckled heartily.
Yu Jin glanced at Zhongli. The laughter he just heard finally made him sound a bit young.
“So, what does ‘farewell to the long-lost body’ mean?” Yu Jin interrupted Zhongli’s laughter and continued to ask.
Why do they all like to be riddlers?
"It's just the literal meaning." Zhongli raised his head and said while looking at the Qun Yu Pavilion in the sky.
"Do you want to change your body?" Yu Jin suddenly became interested. He was good at making people.
"Come on, tell me your requirements, and we'll start now. Male or female? Height and weight? I think you look great the way you are now..."
Yu Jin rubbed his palms. He didn't expect that he would have to do such a big job as massaging Yan Shen's body right from the start. He was actually looking forward to it.
“Ahem… Brother Yujin, you’re too polite. It’s not as it seems.” Zhongli waved his hand to refuse.
"Then what do you mean? You don't want to be the Rock God anymore?" Yu Jin put down his restless hands and said casually.
"It seems that I can't hide it from Brother Yu Jin." Yu Jin Zhongli nodded. As expected of a demon god older than him, he saw through his thoughts at once.
In fact, Zhongli’s idea of Jinx’s identity is a little bit off, but it doesn’t affect anything.
"Really?"
Even through the armor, Zhongli could sense the shock in Yujin's heart, so he suddenly wanted to take back what he had just said.
It seems that Yu Jin is really just guessing blindly.
"It is absolutely true. The Rock God Morax has been walking in Liyue for more than two thousand years."
"The people under his protection are strong enough to weather the storm, so it's time for him to leave."
"Liyue should be a stage for people."
Zhongli's tone was complicated. Relieved? Relaxed? Sighing? Maybe all of them.
"You have to think carefully. You are the official god of Liyue. If you die, won't other countries cause trouble?"
Yu Jin thought of the rise and fall of the human kingdom and spoke as if as a reminder.
"Haha, don't worry about that. The relationship between the seven countries is not an ordinary relationship between countries."
"The territories of the seven nations were divided long ago. No one would be foolish enough to break this balance."
"Besides, my colleagues also know that Morax won't die so easily."
"Tsk, it seems you are fully prepared." Yu Jin looked at Zhong Li's confident look and said with emotion. The latter nodded as a matter of course.
Compared to a certain bard, Zhongli is really quite responsible.
"Then why did you ask me to come here?" Yu Jin changed the subject and spread his hands.
Why are we looking for him when we are all ready? To be the atmosphere guy?
"Hahaha, of course I have something to ask, Brother Yu Jin. Please go to the Hall of Rebirth to have a chat." Zhongli said, then turned and walked down the mountain.
After hearing this, Yu Jin suddenly became a little crazy, because they had just climbed up from the Hall of Rebirth!
Chapter 243 Zhongli's Incarnation
2023-10-20
In the basement of the Hall of the Rebirth, brand new coffins were neatly placed there. Combined with the dim light in the basement, it looked quite scary.
"I mean, couldn't we just talk here? Why did we have to go to Tianheng Mountain?"
Yu Jin raised his hand, and a jumping flame emerged, illuminating the huge basement.
"Well..., Brother Yu Jin, just understand it as the elderly's way of digesting food after meals." Zhongli touched his chin and said after a moment of hesitation.
"Old people? What's going on? I noticed that you and Wendy seem to be like this? Like you are about to die." Yu Jin's words were very straightforward, but that was the meaning.
Zhongli's chest rose and fell a few times after hearing this. Although he had expected Yu Jin's personality, he still needed to be brave to get along with him.
"It's just wear and tear, don't worry about it." Zhongli waved his hand, then looked at Yu Jin who was looking around and said: "Brother Yu Jin, your mentality is really enviable."
"It's okay. Your souls have been tampered with, but mine hasn't." Yu Jin said, with a hint of boasting in his tone.
"That's really admirable." Zhongli narrowed his eyes. You? Did you do something? It seems that Yu Jin knows more than he thought.
But Zhongli quickly put these thoughts behind him. Everyone has secrets, and asking questions is very rude.
"After chatting for so long, it's time to get down to business."
"Brother Yu Jin, how about my incarnation?"
Zhongli raised his arm, and the heavy rock elemental force gathered in his hand. Then, a bright yellow stream of light appeared in the basement of the Wangsheng Hall, which was neither too big nor too small.
"Snap!" The light dissipated, and a huge half-dragon, half-scale beast appeared on the ground.
The beasts seemed to be carved from gold, stone, and jade, with strong yet soft bodies. The amber horns and scales reflected a faint orange light under the firelight, which made people feel at ease.
However, how come this strange beast really looks like it was carved from stone? Yu Jin reached out and poked Yu Lin's body, and there was no deformation at all.
The identification was successful, a pure stone statue.
"This incarnation has been shown to the world for thousands of years, and it's time to retire it." Zhongli walked to the side of the incarnation, his tone full of sighs.
The "immortal" that Liyue invites in its annual Immortal Ceremony is this incarnation.
"So small, you don't have the spirit of a god." Yu Jin stood up and complained.
If he hadn't said so, Zhongli's avatar would be at most ten meters long. Not to mention compared to Kutri, even compared to Tevarin, it was still pitifully small.
Barely, can he be compared with Andrius?
"It's not the shape that matters. In the eyes of the people of Liyue, it is Morax, no different from other gods." Zhongli explained calmly.
"Then how do you plan to retreat behind the scenes?" Yu Jin looked at the lifeless incarnation in front of him, who looked like a stone statue, and had his own guesses in his mind.
"The day of the immortal invitation ceremony will be the day when Morax dies." Zhongli's face was calm, as if what he said was not about himself.
But then Zhongli couldn't hold it anymore.
"No problem, I'll make a few cuts for you right now!" A dazzling light suddenly appeared in the dark basement.
Yu Jin took out a straight sword from somewhere. The difference from the previous one was that this straight sword was extremely smooth and the blade was like a silver mirror.
Irithyll Straight Sword - A straight sword given to the Knights of the Cold Valley. The weapon with cold air can cause frostbite.
All the knights of war will eventually turn into wild beasts, but the black eyes of Pope Sullivan will keep their fighting spirit high.
Irithyll Straight Sword is one of the few weapons that Ember can call "clean". It is perfect for making a few holes in Zhongli's avatar.
"Wait, Brother Yu Jin. I have another use for this incarnation, so don't bother." Zhongli saw Yu Jin reaching out his hand to stab in, and immediately stepped forward to hold him back.
"What? You still have a use for this pile of broken rocks?" Yu Jin retracted the Irithyll straight sword that was emitting cold air with some disappointment - he was just thinking about framing the Queen of Winter!
Unfortunately, Zhongli put an end to his idea.
"Of course, you don't know that one of Morax's powers is to forge Mora."
"And the material used to cast Mora is my flesh and blood." Zhongli Shenshen reached out his hand, a few fluorescent spots flashed, and a Mora shining with golden light appeared in his hand.
Correspondingly, the body of Zhongli's incarnation also shrank a little bit, imperceptibly to the naked eye.
"Morax? Does that mean there will be no more Morax produced in the future?" Yu Jin was shocked when he heard Zhongli's words.
This is a big deal, because Mora is something that can truly dissipate between heaven and earth.
Mora is a catalyst. Whether it is alchemy or weapon forging, Mora is needed to fuse or integrate the power of materials into the weapon.
If Mora had not been produced, Yujin could already imagine the scene where everyone was holding a blunt sword and trying hard to kill a wild boar.
"I think it's better for you not to die." Yu Jin nodded seriously and advised Zhongli.
“That’s why I asked Brother Yu Jin for help.” Zhongli shook his head. Even justice could not change his mind about withdrawing from Liyue.
The only thing that worried him before was what would happen to Mora on the continent after his death as Morax.
The Golden House has sufficient Mora reserves, and the Immortal Ancestor's transformation after his death can also smelt a large amount of Mora, but it is ultimately limited.
One day, all the Mora will be consumed. By then, will the "dead" Morax be resurrected?
Originally, Zhongli planned to take things one step at a time, but when he saw the red flowers blooming above the Northland Bank, he already had a plan in mind.
"My body is neither big nor small. If Brother Yu Jin is willing to protect my body and flesh, I will be extremely grateful."
As he spoke, Zhongli clasped his fists and bowed to Yu Jin to show his respect.
"No, no, no, I'm getting goosebumps." Yu Jin shuddered when he saw Zhongli looking so solemn.
Intellectuals, especially those with power, are the hardest to get along with. The many etiquettes are enough to make Yu Jin's scalp tingle.
"I agree, I agree." Yu Jin waved his hand and said. Zhongli really invited the right person, flesh and blood hyperplasia, he was familiar with this.
"But then again, I thought you were asking me to help you act or something. I've already thought of the script: The Rock King fights the tentacle monster, but is defeated and dies with hatred!"