Since that day, Liyue had been on high alert daily, with strict vetting for everyone joining Liyue.
At this moment, Guizhong was registering names; every person or God joining Liyue had to be recorded.
Qixuan and Zhongli were discussing whether to proactively attack or defend and wait for other Gods to come to them.
Xianyun, however, was still researching one of her new inventions.
It was more accurate to call it a weapon than a new invention—a huge ballista, though it only existed on blueprints.
There were still many imperfections, and she planned to ask Guizhong for her opinion later.
Just then, a large group of humans arrived outside.
Leading them was a Damselette emitting the aura of a God.
A human beside the Damselette asked, "Heuri, will this Geo God really take us in?"
The Damselette, named Heuri, said with a lack of confidence, "I've been asking around these past few days, and this Geo God is friendly towards humans."
It should... it should be fine. Even Heuri herself didn't quite believe her own words.
"After all, since the God War began..."
The Gods she had seen so far were either occupying other Gods' territories or...
At this moment, someone in the group whispered, "It's all because our God is too weak; otherwise, why would we be driven away by other Gods?"
The person who had just spoken to Heuri angrily turned around and retorted, "Shut up! Without Heuri, you would probably already be—"
Just as he said this, Heuri quickly interjected, "Don't say anymore. I don't blame you all; it's true that I lack the power to protect you."
"You can't say that, Heuri."
Suddenly, a voice came over, and Heuri looked up.
A Damselette with long white hair and eyes seemingly containing stars, and a powerful and steady male, stood opposite her.
She hadn't felt their aura at all, indicating that they were immeasurably stronger than her.
(A short while ago...)
Qixuan was still discussing the upcoming matters with Zhongli.
Suddenly, Qixuan felt a familiar aura; the air was suddenly filled with many salt crystals.
She understood who had arrived.
She said to Zhongli, "An ally of ours has arrived. Although she is relatively weak now, if her strength grows, perhaps only the two of us will be able to contend with her. Let's go meet her together."
Zhongli nodded in agreement, "Alright." He also wanted to meet the God Qixuan spoke of; there weren't many whom she would call powerful.
(Back to the present)
At this moment, Heuri was a little nervous.
She took a deep breath, took a few steps forward, and bowed slightly, "Geo God, God of the End, I apologize for my presumptuous visit. I hope you will forgive me."
I was defeated by other Gods and forced to wander homeless. I do not wish for my people to suffer. I humbly request that you take us in. If there is anything you need, I will help.
Qixuan: "How did you know he was the Geo God?"
Zhongli said, "With such a big commotion in Guili Plains before, how could any God not know?"
Qixuan was a little embarrassed, "Alright, alright, I was just trying to lighten the mood."
Zhongli nodded slightly, his gaze calm, "Since that is the case, if you are willing to abide by Liyue's rules, I will naturally protect you."
A low cheer arose from the crowd behind Heuri.
She also showed surprise and hurriedly bowed again.
"Thank you, Geo God! We will certainly serve Liyue."
Just then, Guizhong stepped forward, smiling as he observed Heuri.
"You are the God of this group of humans? If you don't understand anything in the future, just come and ask me."
Heuri looked gratefully at Guizhong, "Thank you, God of Dust."
Guizhong: "Oh, don't call me a God."
Just call me Guizhong," Guizhong said, pulling Heuri inside.
Zhongli said, "Is this the powerful God you spoke of? Her clearance seems to be salt."
Qixuan: "That's right. Salt is not only indispensable in people's lives; with her, logistical supplies will have basic assurance."
Moreover, her ability, saltification, can instantly turn enemies into salt crystals, a nearly one-hit kill skill.
Of course, for high-level Gods, it only has some effect.
Zhongli: "This is indeed a very good ability."
After dinner,
Everyone returned to the conference room, and Heuri was also dragged along by Guizhong. When explaining what this place was for,
Heuri expressed, "Is this really something I'm allowed to hear? I won't be silenced, will I?" Guizhong was amused by her expression.
He rubbed her face and said, "Oh, after joining Liyue, we're all family. What kind of expression is that?"
Zhongli said, "Everyone, we are now ready to depart."
After Qixuan's reconnaissance during the day (Qixuan sent out many clones),
There are not many powerful Gods left within Liyue's borders; the Chi has been sealed.
Currently, only Qisha of Tianheng Mountain occupies that area.
After discussion, tomorrow, Qixuan and I will lead the Yakshas and a portion of the Millelith to subjugate Qisha.
To prevent other Gods from ambushing Liyue, the Adepti will remain in Liyue.
At this point, Qixuan said, "I will leave a clone here. If there's trouble, I'll sense it immediately."
(Qixuan considered that there was still a big guy in the sea. Although it wasn't a problem for her and Zhongli, it was still very dangerous for others.)
At this moment, Guizhong said, "Don't worry, Xianyun and I recently developed a large ballista that can fire Adeptal energy and element energy; its power is considerable."
It was finally named after me, called the "Guizhong Ballista."
After speaking, he proudly raised his head. As expected, he was hit by Xianyun this time.
Xianyun said, "Don't disturb the discussion of the Geo God and the others."
Guizhong covered his head and said aggrievedly, "Aren't you just jealous that I won against you?"
Hmph! Xianyun also turned her head away and lightly snorted.
Zhongli said, "Logistics will be handled by Marcius and Heuri."
Marcius stated that he would bring enough food and water, and Heuri also stated that she would produce enough salt.
After all discussions were complete, everyone left the conference room to prepare. Qixuan found Guizhong and said she had a surprise for him.
Guizhong said, "What's wrong? A surprise for me? What is it?"
Guizhong was a little puzzled but also a bit excited, because everything Qixuan brought out was always good.
Qixuan looked at Guizhong, who was a little excited, and with a smirk, said, "Guess?"
Guizhong immediately got angry.
Qixuan said, "Alright, alright, don't be angry." As she spoke, she handed Guizhong a black metal box.
Guizhong looked at it for a long time but didn't understand what it was.
Qixuan taught Guizhong how to use it. A flash of white light passed, and Guizhong was wearing a new set of clothes.
It was more accurate to call it armor than clothes.
A sand-colored long dress, a crossbow at the waist, and a brown ball in her hand.
Guizhong understood what it was through the system inside the armor and excitedly said, "Is this for me?"
Qixuan said she was worried that other powerful Gods might ambush Liyue tomorrow.
Even with the Adepti and your "Guizhong Ballista," it wouldn't last too long, so I forged this set of "Dust Demon: Thousand Crossbows" Valkyrie armor.
Guizhong directly flew and hugged Qixuan, saying, "You are too good to me."
(Qixuan's face turned a little red.)
(Aichan secretly watched the Captain from the Imaginary Space, sighing, "Has the Captain truly learned from a certain Elysian Realm leader?")
Early the next morning, everyone gathered at the training ground (set up by Qixuan for training the Millelith).
Zhongli wore a dark brown robe, his eyes glowing with an amber light.
He exuded an "Imperial" aura. Qixuan wore an outfit identical to a certain old artifact from Shenzhou.
Below, the Yakshas and Adepti stood ready.
Teng She Grand Marshal: "Reporting to the Geo God, the Millelith have assembled."
Zhongli nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
Then he began to speak, "Everyone, with the God War erupting, since we cannot stand idly by,"
Then let us be the ones to end this war.
"In this world, myriad demons and Gods arise. Though I have no intention of vying for supremacy, I know the suffering of the common people. I only wish to cleanse the four directions and protect a corner of this floating world."
Millelith: "Millelith are firm, Unyielding as mountains. Armored as bulwarks, subduing evil!"
Millelith are firm, Unyielding as mountains. Armored as bulwarks, subduing evil!
Millelith are firm, Unyielding as mountains. Armored as bulwarks, subduing evil!
March!"