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Zhongli pondered for a moment and said, "The ocean embraces all rivers, and Liyue Harbor is a gathering place for a thousand sails."

“That’s right. Sea routes are an important way to reach other countries. Liyue is mountainous, so it’s okay for ordinary people to walk, but it’s too difficult to run large caravans.”

"However, these mountains, rocks, and minerals are also Liyue's main wealth. Once the trade routes open up, they will be our capital to exchange for exotic treasures from other countries."

"Of course, ore mining must be done in moderation. We must take a sustainable development approach for this resource in Liyue."

Now that he knew what was going to happen in the future, Su Chen naturally wouldn't let the Liyue people dig out another giant abyss of rock.

However, the formation of the Great Abyss was mainly caused by the fall of a celestial body. However, due to unrestricted mining, the Liyue region became resource-scarce, and the ley lines were damaged.

Although it is unknown whether this can change Ruoduo's fate, putting Ruoduo aside, taking a sustainable path remains of paramount importance.

“Sustainable development?” Zhongli pondered. “That’s a novel idea, but your concept has already surpassed Liyue’s current level by over a thousand years. Xuanyuan Clan, with you in Liyue, it will surely prosper in the future.”

Morax approved of your idea and, with the help of the immortals, established a port east of Tianheng Mountain.

[This process is not something that can be accomplished overnight, so you did not intend to immediately relocate the people of Liyue. Instead, you ordered them to explore westward, expanding Liyue along the roads built in the past, gradually moving it away from the influence of the cold wave.]

Meanwhile, you led five Yakshas into Guili Village to eliminate evil spirits and suppress the remnants of the demon god. After two years of hard work, Guili Village gradually recovered its former ecology.

In the 36th year of the Xuanyuan Calendar, Liyue Harbor was completed, and a large number of Liyue citizens moved in, beginning their lives of expanding their maritime territory.

At that time, a great demon raged in the sea, and countless sea beasts roared day and night, stirring up giant waves in an attempt to submerge Liyue Harbor.

Morax transformed rocks into a stone whale and entered the sea to fight sea monsters. After a battle that lasted half a month, peace was finally restored to the coastal areas near Liyue Harbor.

[In the thirty-seventh year of the Xuanyuan Calendar, a cold wave swept across the land, rendering the original Liyue City utterly uninhabitable. You led the remaining inhabitants to relocate to Guili Town, beginning the plan to rebuild it.]

"I never thought that after all this time, I would end up back here."

Looking at the devastated Guili Village, Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, who had transformed into human form, couldn't help but sigh.

Black hair, glasses, cheongsam—a birdman with substance and personality.

As he spoke, Liu Yun's eyes were filled with nostalgia.

This land of Guiliji holds too many memories for her and the immortals.

"I wonder how that guy is sleeping," Liu Yun said again.

"Hehe~ She'll probably be very happy to know you're back."

Beside Liu Yun, a woman with bells around her waist and a long spear in her hand smiled.

She is Liu Yun's good friend, the True Lord of Ge Chen Lang City, and some people also call her Fairy Ping.

"Hmph~ That's not necessarily true. This guy is always worried that I'll surpass him in mechanical arts."

The immortals nodded in agreement with Liu Yun's words, saying, "Yes, yes, whatever makes you happy."

"Brother Xuanyuan, why are we back again?"

Over here, Gan Yu, who had grown a bit older, grabbed Su Chen's clothes and looked up to ask.

Qilin are immortals, and their growth cycle is a bit slow. However, after more than 20 years of development, Xiao Ganyu has already taken shape and has some resemblance to the future Da Ganyu.

Su Chen laughed and said, "This shows that we have a special connection with this place."

Gan Yu tilted her head: "Then am I destined to be with Brother Xuanyuan?"

"Of course I have, otherwise how would I have caught you cheating on Qingxin?"

Gan Yu blushed and said shyly, "No, no... I didn't steal any food."

Hmph, she didn't steal any food; she ate it openly and honestly.

As she gets older, Gan Yu is paying more and more attention to her figure, so she is now very particular about what she eats.

Over time, the fat gradually disappeared, and now Gan Yu is indeed curvy in all the right places, truly a girl next door who has grown up.

Watching her grow up little by little, the loving emperor was filled with joy.

The restart of the Guili Village begins, and you summon the Thousand Rocks Guild to begin clearing out the surrounding monsters. At the same time, you embark on your grand plan to unify Liyue.

The war between the Demon Gods and the Demon Lords is not yet over. Humanity is in turmoil, some subservient to the Demon Gods, others existing in tribes in the mountains. Now, the fate of the world rests in your and Morax's hands; unifying Liyue is imperative.

[You mentioned this matter to Morax, who agreed that unifying the world primarily involves uniting humanity; all within the territory of Liyue will be subjects of the Human Emperor.]

Over the next three years, the Thousand Rocks Clan marched north to Dihuazhou and Qingcezhuang, west to Tianqiu Valley and Jueyun Pass, swept through Tianheng Mountain, and quelled the monster uprising at Lingju Pass and Dunyu Mausoleum.

In the fortieth year of the Xuanyuan Calendar, Liyue achieved a preliminary state of unification. Apart from a few demon god forces, the remaining humans were all subjects of the Human Emperor. Statues of the Human Emperor were erected throughout the land of Liyue. Looking at these statues, you felt that the sculptors' skills were really not very good, unable to carve even a tenth of your heroic figure.

In the 41st year of the Xuanyuan Calendar, you arrived at Liyue Harbor and gathered with the immortals at Cloud Terrace, drinking and making merry.

Liyue Harbor.

Human Emperor Palace.

"So, why put two statues there?"

Su Chen looked at the Jade Capital Terrace, with statues standing on either side.

One is for the emperor.

One is for the emperor.

Zhongli said, "It was the people who wanted to build it, and I felt it was fine, so I acquiesced. What's wrong with that?"

"Not really."

Su Chen remembered that there were no statues on the Jade Capital Platform in the game.

"The scenery of Liyue Harbor is quite different from that of Guili Village," said True Lord Gechen, looking at the bustling Liyue Harbor with obvious delight.

In the game, after Liyue Harbor was built, she was one of the few immortals who stayed and lived in Liyue Harbor.

"It's really good, but..."

Zhong Li's expression suddenly changed, and he shook his head helplessly.

"what happened?"

"Let me tell you," Liu Yun said with a smile. "A few days ago, the tide was surging and a lot of sea creatures were brought into the port. The Emperor ordered people to clean up those things... Hehe~ The mighty Rock King Emperor can't even handle some small things."

"Uh."

Su Chen suddenly remembered that Zhong Li seemed to dislike those sticky and slippery things, and because of the 'dark memories' of the Demon God War, he later developed a strong aversion to seafood and similar foods.

"what are they doing?"

Heuria watched the crowds moving around in Liyue Harbor with curiosity.

Along the way, she witnessed the prosperity of Liyue City and Liyue Harbor, and realized that her past gentleness and weakness could not bring true happiness to her people. So she finally made up her mind to assist Su Chen.

Su Chen didn't let her go to the front lines to fight the demon gods. Putting everything else aside, with Heuria around, at least the people of Liyue won't lack salt in the future.

At this moment, Heureia's bright black eyes were fixed on the scenery inside the harbor.

The entire port presented a different scene than usual—red lanterns symbolizing joy, yellow ornaments symbolizing wealth, and bustling crowds seemed to be preparing for an upcoming festival.

Zhongli put down his wine cup, a slight smile playing on his lips: "The Human Emperor's Festival is approaching."

"The Human Emperor's Sacrifice?"

Su Chen was slightly taken aback.

Suddenly, he understood why Zhongli had been in such a hurry to find him.

The so-called Emperor's Festival is a festival held by the people of Liyue Harbor to express their reverence for you. Festivals are not prevalent in this era; most are sacrifices to gods. As a human, your status in the hearts of the people of Liyue is now no different from that of a god.

The Human Emperor Ceremony lasted for three whole days. During this time, the people burned incense and prayed to worship the Human Emperor. There were also theatrical performances, with storytellers recounting his great achievements.

[It is thanks to the Emperor that Liyue Harbor exists today... This is the consensus of the people of Liyue. But you know that even without you, Morax would have accomplished all of this. However, his idea is 'uninterested in vying for supremacy,' 'only wishing to cleanse the world and protect this corner of the floating world.' Therefore, when you suggested that he organize a major event for the divine, Morax decisively refused.]

Human power is finite, and you suddenly worry: what will Liyue Harbor become if you leave one day?

[Therefore, you began to accelerate the elimination of those lurking crises in Liyue.]

[In the 43rd year of the Xuanyuan Calendar, you and Morax traveled west to the area of ​​Nantianmen, where you suppressed the demon god that was harassing Liyue. On your return to Liyue Harbor, you happened to hear the sound of a dragon's roar coming from the mountains.]

[You and Morax venture deep into the mountains, following the sound, and encounter an ancient rock elemental creature deep within the earth's rock.]

Morax, pitying that He was born unable to see the light of the sun and moon, granted His request and decided to take Him to the surface. He also laid down three rules with Him: He must not disrupt the order of Liyue, or He would be sealed back into darkness.

Knowing the power of this ancient rock dragon, you also stepped in to help.

Morax granted him eyes to see clearly and named him 'Raja Naga'.

[And you, by fusing the templates of a human emperor and a sage, bestowed upon Him the wisdom to understand all things and to distinguish good from evil.]

Rumble~

The earth shook violently in the mountains, countless boulders shattered and slid down, and then a terrifying aura was released from the earth's veins, startling all the surrounding beasts into fleeing.

Roar! ! !

A deafening roar, like a dragon's cry, followed by the collapse of rocks and the emergence of the enormous body of the Dragon King Ruotu from the earth.

At this moment, Ruo Tuo was not consumed by hatred. Instead of dark and ominous power, golden rock power emanated from his body. The strength of this power surprised even Zhong Li.

"Morax...Xuanyuan Clan..."

The dragon uttered a deep sound.

He opened his eyes and saw the world for the first time, feeling immense joy in his heart.

The wisdom bestowed upon Him by Su Chen allowed Him to quickly adapt to the impact of external information. Then, He looked at Zhongli and Su Chen, and gratitude appeared in His golden eyes.

"Thank you," the dragon said.

"Ruo Tuo, from this day forward, your duty is to protect Li Yue," Zhong Li said in a deep voice.

Ruoduo nodded: "I will do what I promised."

“Once the contract is established, the one who breaks it shall be punished by being eaten by rocks.”

A tremendous power descended from the heavens and earth, enveloping Su Chen, Zhong Li, and Ruo Tuo.

This is an ancient covenant.

Su Chen laughed loudly: "Alright, now that it's settled, let's go have a drink!"

"liquor?"

King Ruoduo looked puzzled.

Soon, He felt the 'warmth' of the wine.