People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 496 "The Thor Authority Collection Plan and the Shadow of the Thunder Movie"

Late at night, in the town of Inazuma, at the Fuchigami Confectionery Shop.

Before closing down, they completed a special dessert order from the castle tower. After the dessert shop closed, the ordinary members of the working cult went to the accommodations arranged for them in Inazuma Castle.

In a spacious hall that had been expanded several times over through some special means, a massive beast, its entire body covered in sharp spikes and appearing as if cast from gold, emerged halfway from a dark portal.
Although the intense abyssal aura indicated that this was an enemy of beings that was almost impossible to control, if one looked at the king beast's head, which bore many similarities to a wild wolf,
However, one could see that the king of the beast realm, when facing the figures in front of him, had a more obsequious expression with his tongue lolling out than the big yellow dog at the Liyue Bridge.

"The leader of the Beast Realm Wolves, this is indeed a relatively powerful abyssal monster. This one seems to be special. It should have no problem defeating a Shogunate army head-on."

"But its power is only relative to ordinary people. If you want to use it to directly withstand a blow from Wuxiang and thereby obtain the power of Thor, its current level is probably far from sufficient."

He stood up from the table, carefully observed the hastily named Golden King Beast, and after assessing its strength, bluntly stated his judgment.

"Speaking of which, if it were a full-force, unrestrained strike, it would indeed be the most representative of Aying's power. But even if one were to gather that power, aside from throwing it out and causing lightning element contamination, I'm afraid..."

After all, the impression of the Abyss invasion in her "memory" was still very deep. When she first saw this Beast King Beast, Hana Sanri felt an instinctive sense of vigilance.

But perhaps because the name "Dahuang" was too approachable, or perhaps because the guy's expression really did resemble that of a field dog, the topic of discussion eventually shifted to the purpose of collecting Aying's power.

"—It's very simple. The key to the connection to the divine throne is currently in my hands, but the complete 'God of Thunder' also possesses her authority as a demon god within her power components."

"Inazuma's god is one of the victors of the Demon God War. He possesses unprecedented power among the demon gods, so much so that even after discarding his divine heart, he still has combat power no weaker than that of the ruling level."

After a slight pause, although the little blond-haired abyss already knew the source of his power, seeing the completely bewildered expression on Hana Sanri's face, Lin Feng still offered a brief explanation:
"Well, I may not have told you this before, but I have a way to replicate any authority that I can find. Just remember it; it's not something you need to worry about too much."

"This situation is rather special. Considering that I need to give her a formidable adversary, this is probably the first time I have attempted to 'steal' power without her knowledge."

Hana Sanri: ".?"

Did I hear that right? Replicating Aying's authority? This isn't a problem that needs much attention?

What I heard was so unexpected that I paused for a moment, even my movements faltering.

Unconsciously, I glanced at my "colleague" beside me, who seemed quite used to it.
Hana Sanri blinked in confusion, looking at herself, the only one on the field who found this strange, and even began to doubt whether she had a problem with common sense.

"A formidable enemy? Is it related to those recently gathered remnants of the abyss? Could the collected power of authority also be part of that?"

Having formed some vague guesses, Kong turned to look at Lin Feng, who was sitting at the table.

"You guessed right, that's exactly it."

Lin Feng nodded.

"—Inazuma's abyssal filth has been deposited in the ley lines for hundreds of years through the medium of the Divine Cherry Roots, and has long been deeply entangled with the memories in the ley lines."

"The nation's memory and the people's fears are intertwined, each seeping into the other, which is why the filth manifests itself as 'monsters,' a figure widely found in Inatsuma legends."

"The most profound memories associated with the ley lines in each region are different; some are from demon gods, some from ancient dragons, and some from natural disasters."

"But what's interesting is that, in Inazuma right now, the symbol of 'power' in the hearts of the people, and the embodiment of their deepest fears, clearly points to one image: the 'Thunder God' himself, seated inside the castle tower."

He paused for a moment, then looked at Sora and Hana Sanri, who seemed lost in thought.
Lin Feng didn't beat around the bush and stated directly the final opponent he had prepared for the gods:
"—Gathering the filth of the entire Inazuma ley line, using its memories to create the 'God of Thunder,' and then imbuing the clone with my replicated authority of thunder."

"This is a 'God of Thunder' even more powerful than the 'God of Thunder,' an opponent she could almost never defeat on her own."

"Thus, if she can still wield her sword against an enemy stronger than 'herself,' and ultimately defeat him, then the fear born of her past hesitation and failure will no longer be a shadow haunting her heart."

"."

"But, to possess power that combines filth and perfection, it would be difficult for Ah Ying to accomplish this alone."

From the beginning, it was clear who the figure in the Inazuma ley line that left the deepest impression on the people was, and it was also foreseeable that Ah-ying might eventually have to fight against "herself".

However, if it's just filth, even if Aying has to exert a little effort, given her power from when she returned and quickly wiped out the entire Inazuma territory, defeating "Shadow" shouldn't be a problem.
But if the complete, or even more powerful, authority of lightning is added, how could A-Ying possibly face the union of herself and filth?
"Yes, the gods alone cannot defeat the enemy. This is the inescapable flaw of Inazuma's current 'eternity,' a problem that will inevitably be faced one day."

"There is still a long time before the final battle. I hope that in the process she can realize that as the goddess of Inazuma, she actually has a power that, although it is currently on the opposite side of her, has always belonged to her and can be used."

The reflection formed from filth was originally an aggregation of memories, merely a counterfeit with form but no substance. However, the power of thunder originating from the deity itself would endow the counterfeit with divine might indistinguishable from the original.

Having cast aside the shadow of the divine throne, one cannot overcome one's own complete authority.
Having severed her connection with the people, she was also unable to listen to the nation's wishes or use the "power of will" that had once helped the young punk defeat her.

If the existence of a powerful enemy could make this god, who substitutes force for thought, begin to ponder why the willpower that should have been an ally is now standing against him, then perhaps...

Once she solves this problem, all of Inazuma's current problems will disappear.

"."

After a moment of silence, they finally learned the final piece of the plan.
After making a preliminary assessment of the strength of this final opponent, Sora and Hana Sanri, who were standing nearby, finally understood why the person in front of them was paying so much attention to the "resurrection ritual".

Even so, the problem still exists.

Whether it's the near-impossible plan itself, or the "fake" whose power even surpasses that of the gods, the foundation of it all lies in the successful replication and distribution of the Thunder God's authority.
Based on the initial information, the person chosen to accomplish this crucial task appeared to be the large dog standing nearby.
"Given the current situation, unless you intend to personally knock someone unconscious and rob them, the divine power that embodies the will of a god will not be so easy to obtain."

"Going back to the very beginning, how exactly could a Golden King Beast withstand the full force of Wuxiang's strike and bring back the power of the Thunder God?"

"—It's not too difficult. Just focus all your efforts on lightning resistance and vitality. Grass element is the most suitable for this kind of thing."

Such a plan would only be made with absolute confidence; otherwise, it would simply be sending a dog's head to some otaku girl.
Throughout Teyvat, very few creatures can rival Apep in terms of survivability, demonstrating the authority of the Grass element in terms of durability.

He paused slightly, then pointed to the purple patterns that were beginning to take shape on the beast king beast beside him.
Looking at the abyss-haired little blond who had raised the question, Lin Feng revealed what the beast hound clan had been doing all this time:
"—It has actually been soaking in the Wuxiang Blade Narrow Space during this period, and will continue to do so for a long time afterward. This is the preliminary preparation for accelerating the evolution of lightning element resistance."

"Besides the 'adaptability' power I gained by using the grass element, I wonder if any of you have heard of the legend of the Chilong in Liyue?"

“I possess a nearly complete remnant of authority originating from the Chilong. This authority possesses extreme vitality and defensive tendencies, enough to survive an attack from a ruling level.”

"Although the Beast Hound Clan cannot fully utilize the maximum potential of this authority, they can only use it briefly at most,"
But once 'Big Yellow's' resistance has evolved sufficiently, even if it's just a temporary addition of this authority, I'm certain it will become one of the individuals with the strongest resistance to 'Incomparable Slash'.

Achieving invincibility across all attributes is difficult, but specializing in a specific god or even a particular move is much easier.

The Heart of God is already in my hands. Once the dog brings back the power belonging to the God of Thunder, three parts of power plus two and a half parts—that's not bad, isn't it? "."

"This is indeed a targeted approach unique to the Abyss, but even the Abyss itself probably couldn't be this thorough."

Previously, due to the needs of the plan, I had learned about some of the situation in Nata and had witnessed the Abyss doing something similar to what is happening now, after eroding the ley lines.

However, even when the Abyss itself targets a specific individual in Teyvat, such a process is extremely slow and its effects are not very noticeable.

At this moment, having witnessed the ease with which the most suitable authority could be found and used, Kong vaguely foresaw the terrifying prospect of this quantitative change leading to a qualitative change and an exponentially accelerating growth rate.

"—If Your Excellency wishes to have the God of Thunder personally unleash that strike, a significant Abyss invasion is necessary. Once the time is right, please assign the Abyss Order, and we will be responsible for drawing out the god as precisely as possible."

"—The Abyss Order is also searching for that 'Puppet Sword Demon,' and will report any further information as quickly as possible."

Having essentially understood everything that needed to be done, Kong no longer had any questions and instead accepted the tasks that the cult could accomplish.

With such an unprecedentedly powerful ally as a safety net, Kong is now only worried that the Order will not be able to play its due role.

"After finding Chiyo, I will be in charge of directing the subsequent battle, creating the appearance of an occupied Abyss Clear Sky zone."

"The situation will be very unfavorable, but if Aying can really break the current deadlock, then she may have a chance to become a leader no less capable than Zhen."

I felt a pang of reluctance to burden my old friend with such immense pressure, but I also knew that the situation in Inazuma was already dire beyond repair; it was a necessary rebuilding of both the gods and the nation.
Hana Sanri thought about the incredible abilities of the person in front of her and finally made up her mind.

"Alright, then I'll leave it to you two."

"—My power has been incorporated into the ley lines of Narukami Island, and the ritual here has been completed."

"The sacred cherry blossom on Narukami Shrine will become the temporary core of the entire Inazuma resurrection ceremony. Later, I will connect the ley lines of other islands with its root system and handle them in a unified manner."

He waved his hand, signaling the Golden King Beast beside him to return to the Musou Blade Rift to soak in the nuclear wastewater, and then took the broken horn with a strong abyssal aura from Hana Sanri's hand.

Having finally arranged the general plan of action, Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief and decided to go to Bayun Island as quickly as possible to bring up his general in charge of the charge.

On the other side, between Kannazuka and Hachiyū Island, east of Nashiina Beach.

Unbeknownst to many, in a dessert shop within Inazuma Castle, the owner and employees were discussing how to better elbow the entire Inazuma family.

The battle that took place on the beach late at night is now raging.

Putting aside all the external factors, the hard power of the rebel army and the shogunate army has been different from the beginning, and the battle lines have been in an irreversible and gradual retreat recently.

To make matters worse, after the mediocre general was replaced by Kujo Sara, the situation of the battle lines shifting backward became even more serious. After several defeats, the battle area was about to be pushed back to Hachiyū Island.

But no matter how disparate their strengths are, once the war begins, the hatred intensifies and there is no choice but to give up. A constant retreat is clearly something the resistance cannot afford.

As the first step in the counterattack plan, under the cover of darkness, this long-prepared night raid, led by "General Goro," should theoretically have achieved sufficient results. However, even though they were the ones taking the initiative, the current situation was more unfavorable to the Haiji Island side.

"The eternal way is vast, and the resounding spirit is eternal!"

Above the night sky, dazzling lightning burst forth from the suspended Tengu, striking down a large number of rebels who had attacked under the cover of darkness.

With the God's Eyes of the vast majority of people confiscated, no one in the entire resistance army, except for General Goro, had any way to counter them.

"."

"—General's 'eternity' is an inevitable outcome; the resistance's stubborn resistance is futile."
Those who choose to surrender now, I, as the general in charge of the Heavenly Realm, promise to speak to the general to reduce your punishment.

Above the battlefield, calm and composed voices urging surrender echoed, their words revealing absolute confidence.

At the front of the battle, the young general with canine ears and a tail gritted his teeth, drawing his bow and nocking arrows several times, but they were still evaded by the figure in the sky.

!!!

His hair stood on end as he dodged an incoming bolt of lightning.

After struggling to raise a Geo elemental shield to block the attack for the soldier beside him,
Even though he didn't want to admit it anymore, Goro knew that his strength was far inferior to that of the Tenryo magistrate, not to mention the flight and vision advantages that the Tengu race brought.

"."

However, in the overall battle below, the Haiqi Island side, which had been preparing for a long time, still held the advantage. They had a rare and excellent opportunity to counterattack, and it would be a mistake to choose to slink back just because of one enemy.
On the battlefield, there was no time for him to consult the "secret pouch" he carried with him.
Take a deep breath and look at those soldiers who fought to the death, who did not back down even in the face of such circumstances.

Although somewhat unwilling, adhering to the strategy that preserving manpower is the key to everything, he still used his rock elemental power to project a signal in the air, intending to order a retreat:

"—On my orders, the enemy general is troublesome, it is not advisable to fight any further, the entire army retreats."

"—Trying to leave? You're already surrounded. You have no reinforcements. Surrender is the only option."

"Boom!!"

？ ！！

Before Kujo Sara in the sky could finish speaking, a series of missile explosions instantly drowned out her words.

I never imagined I would encounter such an attack.
She narrowly escaped a barrage of bombs from behind, and realizing something was amiss from her surroundings, she turned around abruptly to find her rear camp in complete chaos.

"."

!!!

Before I could say anything, a chill ran down my spine, and I frantically searched for the source of the sense of crisis.

A moment later
Having finally located the approximate location, Kujo Sara's body stiffened.
He noticed that next to a figure with short blond hair, an old man who met his gaze had silently drawn his longbow.

(End of this chapter)