I, the leader of the esoteric sect, am doing great things in the infinite world!

Li Lin said with a serious expression, "The seven kingdoms of Teyvat have long been bound to the gods. If you want to untie them now, it's like someone telling you to hold it in halfway through urinating. Can you really hold it in?"

It is well known that Li Lin is not good at using metaphors.

Fighter Talulah: "Then how do you explain Terra's actions?"

“Because the difference in strength between Terra and other countries is not significant, and there is no justice in the world watching over them, although there are examples of one person fighting against a country, it is not impossible to counter it.” Li Lin retorted, “If you still want to ask, I can only say that all of this is a conspiracy by Yukino Yukinoshita in the second dimension.”

Zhongli watched as Li Lin suddenly spoke to thin air, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

"—I really can't do anything with you." Li Lin changed the subject and said with concern, "So divine rule and human rule need to be tested. Why don't you release Oser to flood Liyue Harbor as a trial?"

“No.” Zhongli rejected Li Lin’s suggestion, but the suggestion also gave him some insight. “But it may be a way. As for the Heart of God, I will not hand it over for the time being.”

"Hey, why don't you keep your word?!"

This time it was Zhongli's turn to smile: "Mr. Li, I do indeed never break my promises, but I did not give you any contract during my visit this time."

Tiangong·Nian: "Puff puff".

Li Lin pointed at Zhongli and gestured at him, uttering threats like a child: "You wait—"

“However, I can offer Mr. Li a suitable place,” Zhongli said slowly. “If you can demonstrate sufficient magnanimity and ability, the Heart of God may well be given to you.”

"After all, this is a burden to me."

"Explain in detail," Li Lin grumbled.

Zhongli raised an eyebrow slightly: "Back when I raised my army in Liyue..."

"Although I have no intention of vying for power, I know the suffering of the common people. I know this. Fast forward." Li Lin impatiently pressed the space bar.

Zhongli's smile froze: "...In other words, I am the ancestor of all immortals."

Li Lin narrowed his eyes slightly: "What are you trying to say?"

“Just before coming to Wangshu Inn, I issued a decree to all the immortals—” Morax took a slight breath, “to designate Taiwei Mountain in Jueyun as your cave dwelling, and at the same time announce your existence.”

"His immortal title is [True Lord of the Insightful Fire], his Dharma name is [Vajra of the All-Illuminating Secrets], and his wonderful name is [True Man Li of the Southern Bright Sun-Casting Realm]."

Li Lin's eyes widened. "I've become an immortal?"

Then Li Lin realized what was happening and slammed his hand on the table: "Damn it, I'm an immortal, and you're the ancestor of all immortals? You're trying to take advantage of me, aren't you?!"

He's always the one taking advantage of others; no one ever takes advantage of him.

Is there something wrong with this person's way of thinking...?

Zhongli was slightly taken aback, then thought for a moment: "How about this, upgrade your immortal title by one level?"

"What you love is your life," Li Lin said sarcastically, arms crossed.

Zhongli seemed not to understand at all: "How about 'Dongming Li Huo Tianjun'?"

"Elaborate."

"...Do you have absolutely no understanding of the immortal cultivation system?" Zhongli realized this only then.

Li Lin smiled with satisfaction, as if looking at someone with intellectual disabilities: "You finally understand, the True Lord who doesn't carry a wallet."

176. Having achieved success, he went to become an earth-walking immortal.

Zhongli, or rather, the God of Wealth who forged the currency circulating throughout the continent from his own flesh and blood, chuckled: "All the silver and money circulating on the continent is my flesh and blood. In all these years, no one has ever made trouble for me over money."

Li Lin stood up.

Zhongli frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"

“I’m going to blow up the Rebirth Hall and the Northern Bank right now, let’s see how you’re going to pay the price.”

Zhongli quickly pulled Li Lin aside: "I think we should talk about the immortal cultivation system instead."

The destruction of the Northern Bank and the Hall of Rebirth would cause significant turmoil in Liyue.

It's definitely not because no one paid him for blowing up those two places.

After sitting down again, Zhongli sighed: "First of all, on the continent of Teyvat, the responsibilities borne by humans are far more noble than those of the immortals. Therefore, in Liyue, only non-human beings can be called [Three-Eyed Five-Manifestation Immortals].

"Secondly, in the immortal system, there are talismans with the immortal titles and real names of immortals that are engraved with all taboos. This is also the ability that immortal practitioners rely on to subdue demons and monsters—memorizing the immortal titles of each immortal, and then using talismans, incantations, and the ritual of stepping on the Big Dipper to invite the immortal power."

Zhongli took out a jade tablet carved from yellow jade from his sleeve, placed it on the table, and handed it to Li Lin. "This is the seal used to imprint the 'Unfettered Talisman'."

When Li Lin reached out and grasped the jade pendant, the long-lost words reappeared before his eyes.

The dark green desktop rose silently.

[Immortal Dao Seal]

[A rare artifact with second-order casting characteristics.]

[Description: Upholding the principles of Heaven, observing the ways of Heaven, the true names of immortals are inscribed upon them. The ranks of immortals are numbered, their ranks fixed, governed by the Emperor, and from this arises sacred achievements.]

[Characteristic: Unrestricted. The holder will be considered a member of the Liyue Adeptus system and will be able to create their own Unrestricted Talisman through a seal!]

You can use the Unrestricted Talisman to directly communicate with and transfer power to the person who possesses it.

The moment Li Lin grasped the jade pendant, the surface of the yellow jade instantly took on a series of strokes, outlining seal characters.

The name of this extraordinary object was also changed accordingly: [Dongming Lihuo Tianjun Fayin].

......

Yujing Terrace, Yuehai Pavilion.

A crimson flame suddenly appeared in an ancient painting hanging on the wall of the Liyue Septim council site.

The flames quickly swept across the yellowed surface of the painting, but instead of burning it, they left behind simple, rustic characters resembling ashes.

This line of text is above all the True Lords, and even before that Great Sage Who Subdued Demons. It occupies a large area of ​​blank space, almost rivaling Morax, the ancestor of all immortals!

His name is: Dongming Lihuo Tianjun!

......

"Very good, then, the religious names within the belief system—"

Zhongli nodded slightly. Li Lin accepted the title of immortal, which meant that he stood on the side of Liyue.

"The power of faith is very effective for us. You can also call it the power of aspiration. The offerings of all beings can help us achieve our goals at a certain time. But we need to be careful not to be bound by faith."

“Incense is useful, but it is also poisonous,” Zhongli said. “People’s perception of your image will be attached to your vows, which can also be considered a kind of wear and tear.”

"Imagine if you became the person everyone wanted you to be, would you still be yourself?"

Zhongli took out a piece of green jade tablet, on which the characters were mottled like scales. Over the centuries, countless immortals had left their names on it.

“If you are ready, then have your Dharma name engraved on it.”

Li Lin indicated that he understood, and then reached out and inscribed the name of the Night Watchman, Pupil Door, on it in the language of the esoteric world.

A god who guides the way, a god who illuminates and dispels darkness, a god without mercy.

The incense is poisonous, so let the night watchmen handle it. It's like finding a hundred dollars on the street that someone is using to send away misfortune, and Li Lin then puts it into the donation box in the main hall of the temple, letting the little devils and Buddha fight it out.

The name of the Venerable Sichen shimmered slightly, as if possessing divine power.

Completely unaware that he had suffered a great loss, Zhongli nodded, put away the green jade tablet, and finally took out a white jade ring and handed it to Li Lin.

"This is proof of your immortal status—or rather, Liyue theatrical stories often mention the white dragon in fish robes. This longevity ring is actually a magical artifact that can gather the power of wishes."

Zhongli gestured for Li Lin to put on the ring, "Just like how Liyue merchants often have the idea of ​​tax avoidance, this is also a method used by immortals to avoid taxes, but unlike the former, this is a behavior permitted by the contract."

"The constraints imposed on immortals by the Dharma body are too great. Therefore, the faith and vows passed down from the common people have become the main source of income for immortals."

"Congratulations to Master Li on his passing." Zhongli said with a teasing smile.

Li Lin had no interest in arguing with Zhong Li.

He looked at the cards that were flipped open on the dark green tabletop; these were all existing "immortals".

He randomly clicked on a card with a light green background. Sharp, blade-like strokes outlined a figure with indifferent eyes. The boy, wearing a Nuo mask and holding a long spear, stared blankly at Li Lin.

[Acquaintance: The Great Sage Who Subdues Demons "Xiao"]

[Sexual Aspect: Blade]

[Rank: Sixth Mark!]

The "Xiao" once suffered for serving something it should not have served; this suffering has now transformed into the sharpness that forges its weapon.

[For a being who has never attained the status of a Knower, the Sixth Mark is the end.]

Li Lin got up, took a few steps, and fell into deep thought.

Few things could make him think so quietly.

What exactly has been changed in the Genshin Impact world captured by Night Watchman: Hidden Door? What is certain is that the principles of Heaven have been replaced by Night Watchman: Hidden Door, and now, the Constellation system has been replaced by the Signature system of the Vatican world.

However, judging from their appearance, the six life stars do indeed correspond to the six levels of marks in the esoteric Buddhist world—and the seventh mark is the ascension to immortality.

Therefore, as the seven rulers of the mortal realm, each god is equivalent to an immortal being.

And who is the one who signed the document? Surely it can't be one of the four "shining shadows" corresponding to the principles of Heaven, right?

While Li Lin certainly likes pretty girls, he has also done some research on the game's background. Now it seems that the original background of Genshin Impact may be related to the esoteric world system.

In short, the plot suddenly became serious at the beginning.