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Osial's voice boomed like rolling thunder across the entirety of Liyue Harbor, deafening and earthshaking.
"Pfft—"
Hearing Osial's declaration, Shajin couldn't help but laugh aloud, his voice echoing in the air.
A mocking, playful grin danced across his face as he cast his gaze toward Zhongli, his eyes gleaming with teasing amusement.
"Our mighty Geo Archon, the God of Contracts—Morax… doesn't plan to do anything?"
His tone dripped with sarcasm and provocation.
Zhongli spared him a glance. His expression was calm, deep, and utterly unshaken.
"This is Liyue's trial," he replied slowly. "I have no intention of intervening."
Shajin paused, then shrugged, clearly disappointed.
He had expected Zhongli to make a move. But now it seemed unless Liyue's survival was directly at stake, Zhongli would remain as a passive observer.
"Well then~"
He sighed, muttering to himself.
Still, he understood—Zhongli's inaction likely concealed a deeper layer of intent.
Perhaps…
This was the outcome he had been waiting for?
Or could it be…
Shajin tapped his index finger on the table, eyes locked on Zhongli, who sat serenely with closed eyes.
You were counting on me to act, weren't you?
A smile curved at Shajin's lips.
Morax… your "trial" won't stop here, will it?
Very well, then let's wager—
Who will lose their composure first~
…
Osial, upon learning of Morax's death, reacted as if injected with a violent surge of adrenaline—utterly uncontrollable, mad with elation.
Like a beast intoxicated with bloodlust.
He summoned powerful whirlpool-like water cyclones one after another. These torrents twisted like demonic tentacles, lashing wildly across Liyue Harbor's coastline.
And the Overlord of the Vortex he wielded—was truly terrifying.
A single blow carved away a massive chunk of Liyue's shore.
It was as though Osial intended to unleash the full extent of his divine might—an endless downpour of devastating power flooded the battlefield, the scene nothing short of apocalyptic.
"If Morax is no longer here—then let his nation suffer the wrath of the Vortex in his place!!!"
…
Huff… huff…
Cloud Retainer, Moon Carver, and Mountain Shaper were utterly exhausted after the long, relentless battle. Their immortal power was all but depleted.
They knew—the climax of this fight had arrived.
"Moon Carver. Mountain Shaper. It's time we honor the contract with the Lord of Geo."
Cloud Retainer descended from her Guizhong Ballista, transforming into human form. Her gaze was resolute, unwavering.
Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper followed suit, leaping down from their perches, standing together like a final line of defense.
"Master…"
Shenhe rushed forward, grabbing Cloud Retainer's sleeve, her eyes filled with deep sorrow.
Her voice trembled, each word squeezed from the depths of her heart.
Cloud Retainer gently patted her shoulder, then turned to Ganyu, nodding for her to come closer.
Ganyu bit her lip, her eyes brimming with unshed tears, her heart overflowing with words she could not bring herself to say.
"Master…"
She called out softly, the tears finally threatening to spill.
Cloud Retainer opened her arms, drawing both girls into a tight embrace.
Her gaze was gentle yet firm, as though trying to pass on every ounce of her love.
"While this immortal is no longer present… you, as sisters, must look after one another. I hope you'll both take root, grow, and find peace in the human-governed Liyue that lies ahead…"
Her voice carried the weight of farewell—but also deep hope.
Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper said nothing. But everyone could feel the unwavering resolve that radiated from them.
Keqing clenched her fists, her heart full of turmoil. She knew how important the adepti were to Liyue, but she also understood that Liyue needed its people to carry the future.
If the adepti were to leave… only humans would remain.
And so she wondered—
Are we truly incapable of doing anything without them?
Does Liyue truly need the power of the immortal to survive?
We wanted to prove the strength of humanity…
We wanted to prove our wisdom…
But in the end, we still couldn't accomplish anything…
From above, Ningguang slowly descended.
She swept her gaze over the crowd—brave Millelith soldiers, solemn Qixing members, enigmatic immortals…
Every face was heavy with grief.
"Everyone, please don't be so sad or disheartened. There's no longer any need for the adepti to sacrifice themselves as keystones to ensure Liyue's peace."
Her voice was steady, calm, filled with a comforting strength.
Everyone looked up at her, eyes filled with uncertainty and surprise.
Then Ningguang smiled gently and continued:
"I… have another solution. A better one."
Cloud Retainer raised a brow, surprised.
"Oh? Tianquan, do tell us what you have in mind."
Everyone turned their attention to Ningguang, eager to hear her plan.
Ningguang let out a quiet sigh and turned toward the battle-damaged Jade Chamber, a flicker of sorrow and determination in her eyes.
Then she smiled—relaxed, unburdened.
"I've decided to abandon the Jade Chamber."
Her words were soft—yet they struck like thunder in every heart.
Everyone knew what the Jade Chamber meant to Ningguang. It was the culmination of years of effort, the symbol of a girl who rose from selling grilled fish to becoming Liyue's famed Tianquan.
Only Paimon didn't quite understand.
"Eh? What does that mean?"
Ningguang, hoping to lift the heavy mood, smiled as she explained:
"With everyone's help, we can raise the Jade Chamber into the sky. And with its weight and velocity as it crashes down…"
"I believe… it will strike no less powerfully than the Lord of Geo's spear of stone~"
Paimon instantly understood—but had no words to respond.
Ningguang looked down at the Jade Chamber beneath her feet, her gaze full of bittersweet emotion.
"Farewell… my old friend…"
"This parting today…"
"…is for a better reunion tomorrow."
"And…"
"The joy you've brought to the people…"
"That, too, is your purpose~"
Then she turned toward the crowd, eyes blazing with resolve.
"Everyone, I ask you—lend Ningguang your strength. Let the Jade Chamber rise!"
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