Godlike: Double Penetration of the Starry Sky! A brutal beating of Ge Xiaolun at the start.

At this moment, Long Wen stood before everyone, his posture upright and his confident expression evident, receiving everyone's approving gazes. The alliance was also more united because of the resolution of this crisis.

Chapter 222 Silent Support

Chapter 222 Silent Support

However, just when everyone thought the storm had passed, an elder of the Zhou Li family stepped forward, looking coldly at Long Wen: "Long Wen, although you have made a great contribution this time, the daughter of my Zhou Li family cannot be entrusted to someone of unknown strength. If you want to continue to be with Zhou Li, you must prove that you have enough strength to protect her, otherwise, don't blame us for taking her away."

The sky above Mondstadt was a deep, jewel-like blue, with fluffy white clouds drifting like cotton candy. A gentle breeze carried the melodious chimes of the cathedral's bells. The square in front of the cathedral was bustling with people, lively yet imbued with a solemn atmosphere. Long Wen, dressed in a black, imposing outfit, stood tall in the center of the square, his deep eyes revealing unwavering determination. Beside him, Zhou Li, still in her signature purple gown, had a hint of tension on her usually cold and beautiful face. She bit her lower lip lightly, occasionally glancing at Long Wen, offering him silent support.

Not far away, the elders of the Zhou Li family stood in a row, their expressions varied—some doubtful, some expectant. The First Elder, Yao Guang, crossed her arms, her gaze coldly fixed on Long Wen, seemingly waiting to see what tricks he would pull. Among the crowd were representatives from various factions. Qin, as the acting Grand Master of the Mondstadt Knights, stood tall and elegant, her long golden hair flowing in the wind. She stared intently at Long Wen, her hand gripping her sword tightly, ready to respond to any unexpected situation. General Lei Dian, dressed in magnificent attire, her dignified face revealing no emotion, was followed by two attendants. She tilted her head slightly, her eyes scrutinizing, as if assessing whether Long Wen was worthy of standing there. The Eightfold Divine Child, holding a fan, covered her lips with a light laugh, her cunning gaze sweeping between Long Wen and... Zhou Li's gaze swept across her body, as if she already knew everything; Diluc, clad in a red robe, his cold face appearing particularly somber in the sunlight, stood quietly to the side with his arms crossed, secretly observing the situation; Ye Lan, with her graceful figure, her black dress perfectly outlining her curves, moved through the crowd, discreetly observing the actions of those around her, gathering intelligence; Mona frowned, arms crossed, head held high with haughty pride, yet a hint of curiosity shone in her eyes, she muttered softly, "Hmph, let's see what this kid can manage."

Long Wen took a deep breath, turned to look at Zhou Li, gently took her hand in his, and smiled confidently. "Zhou Li, don't worry, today I will make your family accept me." His voice was steady and powerful, like sunlight piercing through the clouds, dispelling the gloom in Zhou Li's heart.

Zhou Li nodded slightly, her eyes filled with affection and trust. "I believe you, Long Wen." As she spoke, she grasped Long Wen's hand in return, the warmth of her palm conveying a touch of concern.

Releasing Zhou Li's hand, Long Wen took a step forward, and the plaza instantly fell silent, all eyes fixed on him. He slowly raised his hands, palms facing upward, and the elemental power within his body began to surge. In an instant, the water element gathered first, and the moisture in the air rapidly condensed, forming a crystal-clear water sphere in his palms. The sphere shimmered, as if concealing a miniature ocean. Immediately afterward, the wind element roared in, spinning rapidly around the water sphere. Driven by the wind, the water sphere transformed into countless fine water droplets, scattering in the air and forming a dreamlike mist.

Chapter 223 What kind of power is this!

Before the crowd could even finish their gasps, fire element surged forth, instantly igniting the water mist. A raging inferno shot into the sky, the intense heat distorting the surrounding air, eliciting gasps from the crowd. Long Wen didn't stop; earth element followed, causing the ground to tremble slightly. Huge boulders burst from the earth, hovering around the flames, glowing red-hot from the intense heat.

"What...what kind of power is this!" A young member of the Zhou Li family blurted out, his eyes filled with shock. He involuntarily took a few steps forward, wanting to get closer and see for himself.

Seeing this, everyone gathered around, exclamations of amazement rising and falling. The doubt on the faces of the elders of Zhou Li's family gradually faded, replaced by surprise and shock.

"Hmph, you've got some skill." Yao Guang frowned slightly. Although her words remained firm, there was a hint of approval in her eyes.

Long Wen's lips curled into a smile, a barely perceptible smug glint in his eyes. His hands moved even faster, the various elements rapidly shifting at his fingertips, their power growing ever stronger. Water element transformed into ice shards, shooting like projectiles towards a distant boulder; with a "crack," the boulder was instantly pierced by the ice shards, shattering into several pieces; wind element whipped up the dust and sand, forming a small tornado that swept away all debris in its path; fire element erupted forth, drawing a dazzling arc of fire across the sky, illuminating the entire plaza; earth element coalesced into a small mountain, standing firmly in the center of the plaza.

"Go Long Wen!" Zhou Li shouted excitedly, her eyes filled with admiration and joy, her hands unconsciously clenching into fists to cheer for Long Wen.

Just as everyone was immersed in the powerful elemental display of Long Wen, suddenly, the cathedral bells rang urgently, the originally azure sky was instantly covered by dark clouds, and an eerie aura spread.

"Oh no, something's happened!" Qin shouted, quickly drawing her sword and cautiously looking around.

Long Wen's eyes sharpened, and he stopped what he was doing, looking towards the church. "Looks like we're in trouble."

Before anyone could react, a group of monsters formed from dark power surged out from the shadows of the church. They were twisted and emitting a pungent stench, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced on the crowd.

"Protect the people!" General Thunder gave the order, and his attendants rushed forward to fight the monster.

Diluc flashed into the fray, his greatsword flashing with power, each strike cleaving a monster in two, black sap splattering everywhere. "Hmph, these monsters, you're unlucky to have met me today!" His voice was deep and cold.

Long Wen looked at Zhou Li and said, "Find a safe place to hide first."

Zhou Li shook her head. "No, I want to go with you." Her eyes were firm, and she quietly tightened her grip on the long whip in her hand.

Long Wen sighed helplessly, "Alright, let's go together!" With that, the elemental power within him erupted once more, and he charged towards the monster horde.

Yae (Zhao Mahao) stood to the side, gently waving her fan, a sly glint in her eyes. "Interesting. It seems this show is getting more and more exciting." Although she appeared relaxed, she was secretly observing the battlefield situation, preparing to lend a helping hand at a crucial moment.

Ye Lan moved with ghostly grace, weaving through the horde of monsters. Her dagger flashed like lightning, targeting vital points with deadly precision. "These guys are really good at hiding," she muttered to herself as she attacked.

Chapter 224 Your Achilles' Heel

Mona stood at a distance, eyes closed, gesturing with her hands in the air and muttering incantations, seemingly using astrology to find the monster's weakness. "Hmph, watch me find your Achilles' heel." She spoke arrogantly, yet with complete concentration.

During the battle, Longwen discovered that these monsters seemed to be controlled by a mysterious force at the top of the church, from which they continuously poured out. As long as this force was not cut off, the monsters would be endless.

"Listen up, everyone!" Long Wen shouted, drawing everyone's attention. "These monsters are controlled by a mysterious force at the top of the church. We have to find a way to go up and destroy it!"

Everyone nodded in agreement. The members of the Qin organization's knightly order formed a defensive line to hold off the monster's attack, buying time for Long Wen and the others.

Long Wen, Zhou Li, Diluc, and Ye Lan worked together, charging towards the church. Along the way, the monsters' attacks grew increasingly fierce, and they fought their way forward. Long Wen used elemental power to clear a path for them; water froze the monsters' movements, wind dispersed their formations, fire burned approaching enemies, and earth erected a temporary defensive barrier. Zhou Li's whip lashed through the air with impenetrable force, tearing monsters apart wherever it touched. Diluc's greatsword was incredibly powerful; each swing carried immense force, slicing through monsters as easily as cutting vegetables. Ye Lan, on the other hand, used her agility to weave through the monster horde, seeking opportunities to deliver a fatal blow.

Finally, they arrived at the foot of the church, but the staircase leading to the top of the church was blocked by a dark magical barrier.

"What should we do?" Zhou Li asked anxiously.

Long Wen frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration. "I have an idea!" He gathered earth element in his hands and slammed them down on the ground below the barrier. The ground instantly collapsed, forming an opening leading into the church. "We'll go in from here and go around to the back."

The group followed instructions and entered the church. The church was dark and damp, filled with a putrid stench. The walls were covered in eerie (cedf) runes, as if telling a story of a forgotten, dark history. They proceeded cautiously, constantly on guard against any potential dangers.

Suddenly, a huge dark monster pounced out from the shadows of the church. Its body was as large as a mountain, its eyes flashed with blood-red light, and it spewed a black flame from its mouth, burning towards Long Wen and the others.

"Watch out!" Long Wen shouted, quickly mobilizing water elements to form a water curtain that blocked the black flames.

Diluc seized the opportunity to rush forward, raising his greatsword high and slashing it down fiercely at the monster's head. "Die!"

The monster raised its hand and swung it, sending Diluc flying. Diluc crashed heavily into the wall and spat out a mouthful of blood with a "pfft".

"Diluc!" Yelan exclaimed, trying to go over to check, but was blocked by the monster's attack.

Long Wen's eyes narrowed, and he thought to himself: a direct confrontation won't work; I'll have to outsmart it. While dodging the monster's attacks, he observed its patterns of movement. He discovered that after each attack, a scale on the monster's abdomen would briefly open, revealing a core that shimmered with a faint light inside.

"Zhou Li, Ye Lan, attack its abdomen!" Long Wen shouted.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Li and Ye Lan quickly adjusted their attack direction, thrusting their whip and dagger towards the monster's abdomen. The monster, in pain, struggled frantically. Long Wen seized the opportunity, gathering all his elemental power to form a powerful attack wave, slamming it down towards the monster's core.

Chapter 225 You think you can stop me? Not so easy!

"Agh!" The monster let out a miserable cry, crashed to the ground, and turned into a pile of ashes.

"Hurry!" Long Wen helped Diluc up, and the group ran towards the top of the church.

Upon reaching the top of the church, they saw a black-robed mage manipulating a mysterious magic circle, continuously summoning monsters.

"That's him!" Long Wen shouted, and everyone rushed towards the black-robed mage.

Seeing this, the black-robed mage sneered, "Trying to stop me? Not so easy!" He waved his hands, and countless black tentacles surged from the dark magic circle, wrapping around Long Wen and the others.

Long Wen, Zhou Li, Diluc, and Ye Lan worked together to engage in a fierce battle against the black-robed mage. Long Wen used elemental power to sever the tentacles' attack, Zhou Li's whip entangled the black-robed mage's hands and feet, restricting his movements, Diluc seized the opportunity and thrust his greatsword fiercely towards the black-robed mage's chest, while Ye Lan launched a sneak attack from the side, stabbing the black-robed mage in the back with her dagger.

After a fierce battle, the black-robed mage gradually became outmatched, sustaining multiple injuries, and his magic circle began to crumble.

"You... just wait..." The black-robed mage uttered a harsh threat before turning into a wisp of black smoke and fleeing.

As the black-robed mage fled, the dark magic circle collapsed, and the summoned monsters vanished.

Long Wen and the others slumped wearily at the top of the church, panting heavily, their bodies covered in wounds and bloodstains.

"Finally, it's over..." Long Wen wiped the sweat from his face and grinned, though he was exhausted, he couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.

Zhou Li leaned gently on Long Wen's shoulder. "Thanks to you this time." Her voice was languid, and now that she had let down her guard, she revealed her girlish side.

Long Wen turned his head slightly to look at Zhou Li, a faint smile playing on his lips. "With you by my side, how could I not give it my all?" Their eyes met, and a sweet atmosphere seemed to fill the air.

The group returned to the square in front of the church, where the crowd cheered and praised Long Wen and the others for their heroic performance. The elders of Zhou Li's family completely changed their opinion of Long Wen. Yao Guang stepped forward, patted Long Wen on the shoulder, and said, "Long Wen, today you not only demonstrated your great strength but also saved Mondstadt. On behalf of the family, I acknowledge you and agree that Zhou Li can continue to be with you."

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Long Wen bowed slightly and said humbly, "Thank you, Elder."

At this time, Long Wen's prestige in the alliance reached its peak, and the forces that had once been suspicious of him were now completely convinced of his worth, making the alliance even more stable.

Longwen stood before the alliance members, cleared his throat, and began his speech: "Gentlemen, today we have collectively faced a life-or-death test, which has also shown us the power of unity. On this continent of Teyvat, potential dangers lurk everywhere. Only by joining hands can we protect our home and our loved ones. In the future, we will continue to explore the unknown, enhance our strength, and work together for the prosperity of the alliance and the happiness of everyone!" His words were full of power and wisdom, inspiring every alliance member.

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The sea breeze, carrying a salty, damp scent, swept through every corner of Liyue Harbor's docks. Here, a thousand sails raced, merchant ships shuttled back and forth, sailors busily loaded and unloaded cargo, their shouts and calls weaving into a noisy yet vibrant symphony. However, beneath this bustling surface, undercurrents surged, various forces lurking like hidden reefs in the deep sea, their relationships intricate and complex.

Chapter 226 An Ambitious Plan

Long Wen, dressed in a sharp, tailored outfit, stood tall and imposing, the sword at his waist swaying slightly with his steps, exuding a restrained sharpness. Zhou Li, in a moon-white long dress, the hem fluttering gently in the wind, her cold and beautiful face radiating a touch of heroism, followed closely beside Long Wen, like a perfect couple. They moved through the crowd, their gazes firm and sharp, as if searching for something in the vast sea of ​​people.

A short while later, Long Wen's footsteps came to a stop in a relatively secluded corner. Before him stood a graceful woman—Ye Lan. Ye Lan wore a fitted purple cheongsam that accentuated her beautiful curves. Her long, glossy black hair was casually styled, with a few strands falling around her fair neck, adding to her allure. Her eyes, like the deep night sky, held a cunning and intelligence. She toyed with a pair of exquisite dice in her hand, seemingly nonchalant, yet actually observing her surroundings warily.

Long Wen stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said sincerely, "Miss Yelan, I have long admired your name. I have come today to discuss an important matter with you. I wish to form an alliance, aiming to gather forces from all sides to jointly protect the continent of Teyvat. Among them, the power of Liyue Harbor is crucial, and you, Miss, have extensive connections and are well-informed. If we can obtain your assistance, the alliance will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort." His voice was steady and powerful, and his eyes were full of expectation.

Ye Lan raised an eyebrow slightly, her beautiful eyes sweeping over Long Wen as she looked him up and down. A faint smile played on her lips. "Oh? Forming an alliance? That sounds like an ambitious plan. But..." She paused, her gaze sweeping over the bustling crowd around her, and lowered her voice, "The waters of Liyue Harbor run deep. Various forces are deeply entrenched. You're an outsider, talking nonsense. What makes you think everyone will believe you? And what makes you think you can handle this complex situation?" Her words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the slight enthusiasm in Long Wen's heart. Doubt and suspicion stood between them like thorns.

Long Wen's heart tightened, a fleeting look of defeat crossing his face, but it vanished in an instant. He tilted his head back slightly, took a deep breath, and his gaze hardened once more: "Miss Ye Lan, I understand your concerns. But please believe me, this is not a spur-of-the-moment decision... Along this journey, I have endured countless hardships and witnessed firsthand the various crises facing the continent of Teyvat. Though I am merely an adventurer, I have the determination and the ability to bring peace to this continent. Today, I am willing to prove my sincerity with my actions." His hands clenched silently at his sides, his knuckles turning white from the force, as if declaring his resolve to Ye Lan.

Seeing this, Zhou Li gently grasped Long Wen's hand, offering him silent support. She turned slightly to look at Ye Lan and said softly, "Miss Ye Lan, I've known Long Wen for a long time, and I know his character and his beliefs all too well. I hope you can give him a chance, and also give Liyue Harbor and Teyvat a chance." Her voice was gentle yet full of strength, and the trust and determination in her eyes were deeply moving.

Ye Lan narrowed her eyes slightly, remaining silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. Just then, a gasp suddenly rang out from the surrounding crowd, and they all surged towards the center of the dock.

"Let's go take a look." Long Wen's eyes flickered, and he quickly followed with Zhou Li and Ye Lan.

Chapter 227 Stunned

In the center of the dock, Longwen nimbly leaped to an open space. He surveyed his surroundings, took a deep breath, and slowly closed his eyes. In an instant, the elemental power within him began to surge, and the surrounding air seemed to vibrate in response. He slowly raised his hands, his palms shimmering with light—a manifestation of his unique and profound understanding and control over the elements of Liyue.

He first waved his hand gently, causing the stone slabs on the ground to tremble slightly. Then, rocky ridges burst forth from the earth, like winding dragons, lifelike and vivid. Next, he lightly tapped his finger, and the moisture in the air rapidly condensed, transforming into fine raindrops that wove together into a dreamlike curtain of water, the droplets shimmering with iridescent light under the sunlight. Then, he spun around, creating a whirlwind that carried flower petals, scattering them and releasing a delicate fragrance.

This spectacular display left the surrounding crowd speechless, with gasps of amazement and cheers rising and falling as they gathered around Long Wen, forming a dense circle of people in the center.

"Who is this person? How can they possess such incredible power!"

"I've never seen such manipulation of the elements before, it's simply amazing!"

Standing in the crowd, Ye Lan's initial doubts were replaced by shock. She parted her red lips slightly and murmured to herself, "I never expected him to have such strength..." A strange light flashed in her eyes as she began to re-examine this seemingly ordinary adventurer who possessed immense power.

Diluc, the owner of Dawn Winery, remained hidden in the shadows, quietly observing everything. He wore a black trench coat, the collar slightly turned up, obscuring half his cold, handsome face, revealing only a pair of deep, unfathomable eyes that exuded mystery and authority. Seeing Long Wen's reaction, he nodded slightly, inwardly approving: "This kid's got some interesting..."

After demonstrating his strength, Longwen landed lightly, slightly out of breath. His gaze swept over the excited crowd, then turned to the direction of Yelan and Diluc, and he declared loudly, "Friends of Liyue, I am demonstrating my power today not to show off, but to let you know that I have the ability to provide a solid guarantee for the Alliance. Currently, Teyvat faces numerous crises, and the forces of darkness are stirring. Only by uniting can we overcome these difficult times." His voice was loud and impassioned, penetrating the noisy crowd and clearly reaching everyone's ears.