Chapter 609: The Method of Transformation
——Teyvat
(This is the truth behind the sealing of the Ruotu Dragon King)
Five hundred years ago, there was a huge abyss of rock.
"…Human, you attack the ley lines on which I depend for survival, and you will die!"
"No, humans are at fault, but revenge cannot be taken in this way..."
A rock dragon as huge as a mountain was rolling in the rock abyss. Its expression was ferocious and its eyes were fierce. Sometimes it showed a look of pain and its body was struggling on the ground.
The terrifying force and majestic rock elemental power caused the abyss to shake constantly.
This vibration is showing signs of spreading outside the Layered Rock Abyss. If it really spreads outward, all living things in Liyue will be devastated.
Morax, dressed in white and divine attire, descended from the sky.
He couldn't help but frown when he saw the look on Lord Rudra's face.
"Is this day finally coming? Ruota..."
"It all started with you..."
Morax sighed slightly. Although he had never witnessed this symptom with his own eyes, he had heard of it a little.
Wear and tear.
Memories and thoughts are gradually worn away by the baptism of time, and finally they lose their rationality and become beasts that only know how to fight.
This is the fate that the immortal species with long lifespans must experience.
Morax can also feel that he is gradually suffering from "wear and tear" and he no longer has the vigor and vitality he once had.
My temper has also been restrained compared to the beginning.
Gui Zhong has been saying recently that His eyes are gradually becoming as steady as rock, which is a manifestation of "wear and tear".
In this Teyvat, the only one who is not susceptible to "wear and tear" is the naturally gifted demon god.
The exact survival time of King Rhodra is unclear, but it is likely to be almost the same as Morax.
Even if not, it is longer than that of ordinary immortals.
Therefore, his "wear and tear" is probably even worse than that of Morax, and he will explode if he is not careful.
In order to expand territory and develop production, today's humans over-exploit and cause the earth's veins to vibrate, and this incident became the trigger.
The lit fuse caused the "wear and tear" of King Rudra to erupt.
Today, the Dragon King Rudra has become as rational as a wild beast, no longer as wise and calm as before.
The ability to get along with others is also gradually lost.
Morax raised his hand, and a stream of rock elemental force descended from the sky, pouring into the struggling Rhodra Dragon King.
The intensity of the dragon king's struggle gradually decreased, and he finally calmed down. He looked at the man in the sky and said:
"Thanks, Morax."
"Are you okay?" Morax asked with concern.
"It's OK. It has stabilized for now." The Dragon King Ruota said while maintaining his dragon form, "But it's only a temporary solution, not a permanent one."
His rationality became a little clearer under the power of Morax, but that was all. He even forgot how to transform into a human form.
"Although you have used your strength to prevent me from further wear and tear, it is in vain."
“Wear and tear is a natural phenomenon and cannot be controlled by human power.”
"This is a rule. Even you and I cannot disobey it."
Morax's heart sank. Yes, one day, he would become like Lord Rādhāra.
He is now over 6000 years old, and that day is not far away.
But the [Contract] I carry on my shoulders...
Suddenly, the Dragon King Rādhāra spoke up and said, "We now have two choices... One, we fight."
Morax nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
If this is the wish of King Rādhāra, He can fulfill the contract and fight with King Rādhāra.
"The other one... is to seal me away."
"Is this really necessary, Ruta?"
Morax frowned and said, He didn't want this to happen.
Ruotu Dragon King said in a deep voice:
“It’s not a question of whether you want it or not.”
"Morax, you have no choice. Otherwise, the day I completely lose my mind will be the day Liyue falls."
"Seal me while I still have my sanity. This is the best option for you, for me, and for Liyue Harbor."
Morax will not watch the Dragon King Rudra harm Liyue.
If the Dragon King Rudra really harms Liyue, even just kills one person, Morax will fight him.
King Rudra didn't want to see Morax in trouble.
He also did not want to stain His hands with human blood.
The ones who wanted to coexist peacefully with humans were both Morax and Rhodra, and they did not want that to happen.
Sealing is the best option while King Rudra is still conscious, so they have no choice.
"Okay...if that's what you want..."
Morax sighed, then took the Dragon King Ruota out of the Layered Rock Abyss and came to Tianheng Mountain.
King Rudra had no objection to this.
Although he was born in the Chasm, Liyue now needs to mine ore in the Chasm to develop.
If one is sealed into a deep sleep in the abyss, then even if it is only for a period of time, one will be awakened by the sound of mining.
Reluctance rose in Morax's eyes, and the Rainbow Spear appeared in his hand, and he was about to suppress and seal Ruota.
The Dragon King Rudra remained calm and offered no resistance.
However, at this moment, a red light swept over from a distance, and Jun Bai appeared beside the two of them, flapping his flaming wings.
Seeing the atmosphere gradually becoming tense, Jun Bai asked:
"Are you guys... going to decide who is truly the strongest in Liyue? Doesn't that include me?"
He said this half jokingly.
But seeing the serious expressions of the two, Jun Bai's smile gradually faded and he said, "Are you... serious?"
"Morax, are you really going to attack Ruota?"
The Dragon King Rudra shouted, "Phemicus, get out of the way! This is my own decision, don't waste time."
"I don't think I'll ever be able to wake up again!"
"Wasting time? Awake?" Jun Bai looked at Morax, his eyes full of inquiry.
Morax briefly outlined the previous situation.
Jun Bai's eyes became melancholy, and then suddenly an idea flashed in his mind and he said, "Hmm? I suddenly have an idea."
"Morax, continue to cast the seal, I'll be with you."
Morax didn't understand what was going on, but he cooperated anyway and raised the Piercing Rainbow Spear to cast the seal, and stone pillars rose from the ground.
At the side, Jun Bai made various seals with his hands.
The scarlet red light flew towards the Ruota Dragon King as the seal was cast. With every ray of light that flew out, Jun Bai's face became paler.
Finally, the seal was established, and Jun Bai's magic was nearing its end.
Finally, a ray of red light flew out.
A barrier completely wrapped around the body of King Rādhāra, then gradually sank into the ground, leaving only the tail of King Rādhāra outside.
Jun Bai let out a long sigh, then turned around and met Morax's puzzled gaze: "That's not a seal, right?"
"Phemicus, are you doing something really bad to Ruota? Tell me, and I will believe it."
Jun Bai and Morax looked at each other and said:
"That is indeed not a seal, but a kind of magic that I have been studying for a long time, called - Metamorphosis."