In the Sea of Quanta, there was something resembling an egg, being corroded by the Sea of Quanta, but miraculously, the eggshell-like exterior protected the contents from corrosion, though it seemed it wouldn't last much longer.
A spatial fluctuation shimmered, and a battleship emerged.
“On the Hyperion”
“Qixuan looked at the egg-like object.”
“Aichan, is that Teyvat?”
“【Aichan: Yes, it is currently being corroded by the Sea of Quanta, very slowly.】”
The outer eggshell was created by the Primordial One, Phanes, to protect Teyvat.”
However, he seemed to be an outsider.
An outsider?
Qixuan asked, puzzled.
Aichan was searching for information about the world of Teyvat.
It was no wonder Qixuan didn't know, because before, when she played the game, she only focused on the heartbreaking storylines, which made her silly from all the sadness.
Found it!
Aichan's voice broke Qixuan's thoughts.
“Before Phanes's arrival, the indigenous people of Teyvat were ruled by a group of dragons.”
“Later, Phanes's arrival led to a great war, and finally Phanes defeated the indigenous people of Teyvat.”
The leader of the Dragon Sovereigns, Nibelung, fled outside Teyvat.
And Phanes, in order to heal the wounds of the world, used his power to build this (shell) and create four administrators.”
They are the Archon of Time, Istaroth, the Archon of Space, and the Archon of Life and Death.
“To maintain and manage this world that was on the verge of destruction.”
“And later, the Dragon Sovereign Nibelung, having acquired some unknown power from outside, returned and began his revenge against Phanes.”
“After another great war, Phanes and the four administrators were all severely wounded.”
“Life was consumed, Space and the Archon of Death are barely maintaining, and as for Time… he is retired.
And when the Dragon Sovereign Nibelung died, he used his power to curse this world.”
Phanes used his last bit of power to repair this world.
“Then he commanded Space to protect this world before he fell.
But the remaining Archon of Celestia alone was just a drop in the bucket, most of his power was used to maintain the (shell), and his own power was almost exhausted.”
It was then that Qixuan understood the phrase, “The Sustainer is dying, and the Creator has not yet arrived.”
“Aichan, what time is it now?”
Aichan checked Teyvat’s current status and said.
“It is currently the early stages of the God War, and all factions are developing.
And the Archon of Celestia has just begun to bestow the title of Seven Archons, and the Gods on the continent have all started wars.
So, Captain, where do you plan to go?”
Qixuan began to think.
Mondstadt is still under the rule of the Isolated King of the Tower.
It's not good for her to get involved; without that little boy's sacrifice, Venti might have been born even later.
Liyue is a good place to go.
Although it is currently wartime there, she is no pushover.
She is fully capable of living there, and as someone from the Rabbit family, she has a sense of belonging to her homeland.
As for Sumeru and Inazuma, they both have their own administrators.
It's not good to approach Greater Lord Rukkhadevata too early; the customs in Inazuma might not be suitable.
As for Natlan, if I go, will it affect Mavuika's plan to save Natlan over a hundred years?
Snezhnaya was not yet open at that time.
Even if she was strong enough, going there rashly wouldn't be too good.
Moreover, the Tsaritsa is going to fight the Archon of Celestia.
If she cooperates with the Archon of Celestia, wouldn't she get beaten?
She still wants to experience the storyline.
“I wonder if it’s Lumine or Aether.”
After finishing her thoughts, she told Aichan to go to Liyue at this time.
Before that, she still needed to meet with the Archon of Celestia.
Aichan: Okay, Captain, recalling the Hyperion.
With a wave of Qixuan's hand, the Hyperion returned to the Imaginary Space, and Aichan also entered the Imaginary Space with it.
Qixuan flew into the continent of Teyvat, protected by the (shell).
As soon as she entered, she felt a clearance probing her, and Qixuan tried to communicate with the clearance of consciousness.
After the other party found no malice, they sent an invitation to meet at Celestia.
Qixuan thought to herself, is this Archon of Celestia so easy to talk to?
She didn't think too much and quickly flew to Celestia.
In the palace composed of various prismatic white stone pillars, the Archon of Celestia (Space) sat in the center of the throne.
As Qixuan walked to the center of the hall,
The Archon of Celestia opened his eyes and looked at this outsider who exuded an aura even stronger than his own.
In fact, if it were an outsider from before, the Archon of Celestia would have driven him out long ago.
But this one's aura was clearly stronger than his, even approaching that of his master, Phanes.
And his power was almost exhausted, so fighting was clearly not a wise choice.
But the Archon of Celestia still showed the resolve befitting an administrator: Outsider, what is your intention in coming here?
Qixuan looked at the appearance that was extremely similar to the Herrscher of the Void and couldn't help but whisper, “Hmm… I didn't expect the real person to be even better looking than in the game.”
This couldn't escape the Archon of Celestia's ears.
“But he didn't mind and still asked: Outsider, what is your intention in coming here?”
If you want to occupy this world, I'm afraid I won't let you have your way.
“Qixuan replied: I traveled the star seas, and at first, I saw this place like an egg.
But the situation of this egg is not good; it is being corroded by some kind of power.
As the administrator of this world, you must know the situation of this world, right?
This (shell) won't protect this world for long.”
And why would I occupy a world that's about to be destroyed?
The Archon of Celestia knew all these things but had no solution.
He could only wait for the new Creator his master spoke of to arrive.
Qixuan continued, “Perhaps I can help you?” The Archon of Celestia was stunned, not expecting Qixuan to say that.
“The Archon of Celestia shook his head and said: I have no reason to accept help from an outsider. You are very powerful, but powerful people helping weaker ones always come with conditions. I don't know if I can promise your conditions.”
Me, well~~ (Hehe) Qixuan smiled slyly, “Why don't you listen first before deciding?”
The Archon of Celestia pondered for a moment, “What are your conditions?”
“Qixuan: I can help you stabilize Teyvat's (shell), so you can recover your power. Then, when the time comes, I will use my own power combined with yours to help this egg escape from here (referring to the Sea of Quanta).”
As for the conditions, I want to live in this world for a while. I am very interested in this world. Don't worry, I won't do any damage to this world, nor do I have any need to do so.
Of course, if I want to change some things, you are not allowed to stop me. Don't worry, it won't harm the world. How about it? Consider it?
The Archon of Celestia pondered for a moment and chose to trust Qixuan. Firstly, she indeed had no need to deceive him; this world was dying, what would she gain?
Ultimately, the Archon of Celestia agreed, but he used a portion of his own clearance to draft a contract, asking Qixuan to stamp it with her power.
Although this wouldn't restrict Qixuan much, if she went back on her word, Qixuan would lose that portion of clearance. Qixuan signed without hesitation.
“The Archon of Celestia: Oh, by the way, the power corroding the world has now extended into the ley lines. I call it ‘the Abyss.’ This power is very troublesome, you…”
“Qixuan: I know, don't worry, I have a way to deal with this power. Now, let me help you stabilize the (shell).”
After speaking, she released a vast amount of Imaginary Energy to patch up this layer of (shell) and then added another layer of (shell) to the outside of the (shell). Does this count as nesting dolls? Qixuan thought to herself.
The Archon of Celestia didn't expect him to repair the world like this; it was truly… simple and crude, but very effective. Now his power could be recovered.
There's no need to worry about the power protecting the (shell) being corroded by the (Sea of Quanta). The Sea of Quanta cannot directly devour Imaginary Energy in essence.
This resulted in the Teyvat continent truly gaining an extra layer of protection, the tempered kind.
And some powerful beings on Teyvat also sensed the changes.
Sumeru… In the newly built Sumeru City, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata was discussing with King Deshret how to solve the Desert problem, when suddenly Greater Lord Rukkhadevata felt the notification from Irminsul.
“Greater Lord Rukkhadevata: (The world is protected? The corrosion of Irminsul seems to have weakened.)”
Because the protagonist isolated the source, now only the portion of “Abyssal power” that has already corroded the Teyvat continent remains.
The First Hydro God.
Ah, he's not the Hydro God yet.
Egeria also felt the changes in the world within the Primordial Sea.
Morax looked up at the sky.
Mondstadt and Natlan are still in turmoil.
Snezhnaya is still under construction.
The situation in Inazuma is not too good either.
The Hexenzirkel also felt the changes in the world.
“After doing all this, Qixuan said to the Archon of Celestia: This is temporarily done.”
You can recover your power. Oh, right, aren't you going to bestow the title of Seven Archons?
I have a request.
“Archon of Celestia: Speak.”
“Qixuan: The Archon of Water might need the power of the Primordial Sea to create humans, do you permit it?”
“The Archon of Celestia was somewhat puzzled but still said with some uncertainty,
The Primordial Sea is one of the core powers of the world, in that case.”
“Qixuan said: You've already started recovering your power, and maintaining the normal operation of the world doesn't require too much of the Primordial Sea; it won't use too much.”
The Archon of Celestia reluctantly agreed, but clearly stated that she would act on behalf of the Archon of Celestia, and if an accident occurred and Qixuan did not intervene, he would still impose punishment, which was not his original intention.
If it were before, the Archon of Celestia might never have allowed it, but now...
“After getting permission, Qixuan said: Alright, now I should go to Liyue.”
(No, he doesn't know where Liyue is yet.) Never mind, I'll go myself, I should be able to find the place.
After speaking, she left Celestia. The Archon of Celestia watched Qixuan leave, then closed his eyes, waiting for the final selection of the seven victors below.
Just as Qixuan was on his way to Liyue.
Aichan popped out: Congratulations, Captain, for meeting the Archon of Celestia, experience points +5000 points.
“Qixuan: That much?”
“Aichan: The more influential people in the world you talk to, even once, the more experience points you get. And vice versa.”
“Qixuan: I haven't had a good look at the prices in the mall yet.”
With that, she opened the mall: Resurrection Pill 30,000 experience points (effect: revives deceased individuals)
Note: If the body is well preserved or the soul is well preserved; if the body is not completely preserved, it should be taken with the Flesh-Generating Pill.
”If the soul is incomplete, it should be used with the Soul-Restoring Pill.”
Qixuan checked the prices of these two pills, and they were both very cheap.
One Soul-Restoring Pill costs 10,000 experience points, and a Flesh-Generating Pill costs 15,000 per pill.
As for weapons, all kinds of Divine Keys are available, the cheapest costing 100,000 for a single use. That's right, it's a one-time use.
Permanent ones are twice the price, and the most expensive costs 1,000,000 for a single use.
There are also various mechs from Schicksal and Anti-Entropy.
St. Freya's Valkyrie mechs, various weapons, from large items to small daily necessities.
The prices and quantities made Qixuan's head spin. After closing the mall, she asked Aichan if they were almost there.
“Aichan: Almost there, ahead is Guili Plains. It hasn't been developed much yet. According to the data analysis, the current Guili Plains was just established by the God of Dust, Guizhong.”
“Qixuan: Okay, let's go.”
With that, she quickly flew towards Guili Plains.