Genshin Impact: Pool Character, Nirvana of the Demon God

The group bid a solemn farewell to the wanderer and parted ways.

Ying and her companions, along with the goddess of wisdom Naxida, will travel to Huacheng Guo to visit Tinali and investigate the truth behind the so-called "project" that the royalists are secretly planning.

The wanderer, however, had another important task—to take advantage of the critical moment when Caesar was restraining the consciousness of all the Doctor's slices, and to swiftly eliminate as many slices as possible with lightning speed, cutting off their spreading roots.

Although their goals differed, they were both urgent, so they did not hesitate to split into two groups and embark on dangerous journeys.

The path leading to Huachengguo winds through the depths of the dense forest, where sunlight is dappled and broken into fragments of gold by layers of branches and leaves.

However, this tranquility did not last long.

As expected, Ying and her group were ambushed en route.

Dozens of fully armed mercenaries surrounded them from all directions, exuding murderous intent.

This was clearly a carefully laid trap by the royalists, intended to hinder their progress.

But... if one truly believes that this rabble can stop a seasoned traveler who has fought countless battles and rewritten his destiny, a current god who wields the power of wisdom, and an incarnation of the Nirvana Demon God.

These scholars hiding behind the scenes are probably so engrossed in bottling up knowledge that they've become mentally unstable and confused.

The battle lasted only a moment.

Elemental forces clashed violently in the forest, lightning flashed like dragons, vines entwined, and wind blades pierced the air, tearing the enemy formation to shreds in an instant.

The mercenaries were routed before they could even utter a complete scream. The group broke through the encirclement unscathed and successfully arrived at Huacheng Guo.

However, when they stepped into this familiar academic city, they were greeted by empty courtyards and closed doors—Tinari was not there.

After questioning Kolai, everyone learned that Tina had left in a hurry a few hours earlier to go to the Zen Garden. He seemed to have a life-or-death emergency to deal with and could not afford to delay for even a moment.

The group exchanged glances, realizing the urgency of the situation, and immediately changed direction, rushing to Zenna Garden without stopping.

Within the Zen Garden, ancient trees reach for the sky, incense wafts through the air, and the air is filled with the tranquil scent of plants.

In this tranquil setting, a female scholar dressed in a plain white robe came into view—Hai Baxia.

She calls herself a spiritual scholar, a unique profession that exists only in Sumeru, relying on specially made plant incense to enter deep meditation and pursue truth beyond the realm of consciousness.

Legend has it that only by completing four rigorous stages of training can a scholar meet the gods in the spiritual world and receive enlightenment.

Haibasha, however, claimed that she had successfully completed the four levels of spiritual practice and had already met with the gods in the depths of her consciousness.

Hidden behind the light and shadow, Naxida frowned slightly, her eyes suddenly turning cold.

As the only visible deity of Mount Sumeru, and also serving as the goddess of wisdom, she personally receives and remembers every scholar who successfully completes their cultivation and arrives before her.

But she was absolutely certain that she had never met this person, let alone had any spiritual contact with him.

This isn't right.

The path of cultivation is arduous and long, and only a very few can reach the summit. Each one of them is a subject she is proud of.

Therefore, she could never have misremembered.

Naxida quietly transmitted her voice, which was as soft as the wind rustling through leaves and only reached her companion's ears: "Something is wrong. I have never seen her in my consciousness."

"Her condition is highly unusual, and we must handle it with extreme care."

"You all subtly inquire about her feelings first, while I secretly observe her emotional fluctuations—remember, do not provoke her, lest it trigger unforeseen changes."

Ying nodded slightly, her expression solemn. Paimon and Iya also quietly made a "everything is in order" gesture behind her, showing perfect understanding.

Meanwhile, Haibasha was completely unaware of the undercurrents surging beneath the surface.

Her eyes were slightly closed, her expression one of ecstasy, and her voice trembled with barely suppressed fervor as she slowly recounted that "supreme experience": "The moment my consciousness connected with the divine... that transcendent joy, that trembling of my soul being purified... it's simply indescribable..."

Her voice trembled slightly, her face was flushed, and her eyes shone with an almost sickly light.

Judging from her demeanor, tone of voice, and almost obsessive devotion, she had long since deviated from the norm.

Suppressing her doubts, Ying feigned curiosity and probed, "Such a wondrous experience? I wonder what kind of deity you saw..."

"Is it the benevolent Great Tree King, the majestic and profound Red King, or perhaps the Little Auspicious Grass King who is currently presiding over Sumeru City?"

Haibasha gently shook her head, her voice low and devout: "I do not know the name of that great man, but I know that he must be the greatest and most sublime god in the world."

As if sensing the deep-seated doubts in everyone's eyes, she smiled slightly and took the initiative to speak: "Words are ultimately too inadequate to describe such a sacred being. How about this... I will take you to meet that supreme deity in person?"

“After completing all my cultivation, I not only gained true wisdom, but I can even help others establish a ‘channel’ connecting them to the consciousness of the divine—” Her tone softened, but carried an undeniable certainty, “So, if you truly desire to see Him, I can try to guide you.”

Paimon's eyes widened, his voice trembling slightly: "This... this kind of thing is actually possible?!"

Ying's heart stirred slightly, and she quietly transmitted her voice: "Do you think it's believable, Naxida?"

Nasita, hidden in the shadows, responded immediately, her voice as gentle as the wind rustling through leaves: "I have never heard of or seen such a wondrous art... but if you are determined to try, I will do everything in my power to protect your consciousness and prevent it from being lost in the void."

Her bright eyes flickered slightly, and she nodded silently.

With Naxida protecting them, they already have an extra layer of protection.

After all, nothing in this world is 100% guaranteed. If someone is willing to lend a helping hand at a critical moment, it's worth taking the gamble.

So she looked at Haibasha and said firmly, "Then I'll leave it to you."

Haibasha smiled broadly, her eyes gleaming with an almost fanatical light: "Wait a moment, I'll go fetch the Spirit Fragrance—it's an indispensable 'ritual' relic for the path to the Divine Realm."

"Lingfenxiang?" Upon hearing the name, Paimon immediately turned to look at Ying and Yiya, his face full of worry. "Are you... really okay?"

When they first arrived at Sumeru, Ying and Yiya would instantly fall into a deep sleep as defenseless as infants as soon as they smelled that strange fragrance.

Although Mingyuan noticed the abnormality in time and personally treated them, confirming that they had fully recovered and could be discharged from the hospital, it remains to be seen whether they can remain conscious when faced with this mysterious incense again.

Yi Ya, however, remained calm and patted his chest, saying, "Don't worry, you have to trust Ming Yuan's medical skills. If he says we're fine, then we're definitely fine."

Ying nodded slightly, her gaze calm.

As the three were talking, Haibasha returned carrying an antique incense burner. She walked slowly to the group and lit the incense.

In an instant, a wisp of ethereal blue smoke rose, and an indescribable fragrance filled the air, neither like orchid nor sandalwood, carrying a kind of bewitching magic.

Once the surroundings were permeated with this strange aura, Haibasha said softly, "Alright... Now, please hold my hand. I will guide you to open the 'channel' for connecting your consciousness."

The three looked at each other, hesitated slightly, but finally took each other's hands.

As Ying and Paimon's left and right hands touched Haibasha's warm palms, they heard her softly call out:

"Are you ready?"

The three of them nodded in unison.

The next instant, the world suddenly turned upside down, and consciousness plummeted into an abyss, plunging into chaos and darkness.

Boom——!

A thunderous roar ripped through the silence, jolting them awake.

Slowly opening his eyes, he saw a towering figure, as majestic as a mountain, standing in the endless void.

The metallic shell gleamed with a cold luster, and the interwoven white and purple patterns resembled the blood of a god, flowing with an oppressive power in the darkness. The entire colossal statue was shrouded in heavy shadows, exuding a suffocating aura of power.

In the center of its head, the hatch slowly opened, revealing the empty cockpit—though no one was there, it still stirred up a strange unease in one's heart.

Inside the pitch-black driver's cab, a crimson dot quietly appeared, then continued to spread and intertwine, weaving a dense, blood-red curtain.

Finally, deep within that crimson expanse, a dazzling purple suddenly shone forth.

It was a device shaped like a chess crown, with a lightning element emblem prominently displayed in the crystal at the top—the "Heart of God" symbolizing supreme authority.

[A giant robot! Walter's favorite giant robot!]

It's so dark around me... The oppressive feeling is so strong, I can hardly breathe!

Is this the final boss in the main storyline? Can I try being the pilot?

Ying's eyes widened, her pupils contracted sharply, and her face was filled with shock.

Paimon, who was standing to the side, finally came to his senses and exclaimed in a trembling voice, "This is...!"

Ying muttered to herself, her voice filled with disbelief: "This is not the consciousness of the Great Tree King... nor the will of the Crimson King..."

Iya stared at the colossal statue, his brow furrowed in thought: "But it truly exudes the aura of a demon god..."

"Moreover, the cockpit also contains the Heart of Thor, which was handed over by the Divine Child sister some time ago..."

His voice lowered, and he slowly said, "So... this is a man-made god?"

Paimon gasped, almost jumping up: "We all saw the same thing! A gigantic robot! This is the 'project' the royalists were talking about?!"

“In that case… all the clues we had previously gathered seem to resonate with this scene…” Paimon stared blankly at Hibasha, his voice trembling slightly, “So… the god you spoke of is actually that giant robot?”

At this moment, Haibasha was completely captivated, gazing up at the colossal statue with tears of almost worshipful light in her eyes: "Did you see it? Did you feel it? That sublime deity, that supreme will, that emotion that transcends the mortal realm!"

Then, she sighed deeply, her tone filled with pity and sorrow: "Alas... what a pity, what a pity..."

"Unfortunately, the heart beating in my chest is still a filthy, human heart... Oh God... can you forgive me? Can you redeem my lowly soul?"

Why is there an echo in Haibasha's voice?

Sister, you've connected to the wrong Wi-Fi signal!

[Hey lady, can you be normal for once? You're really scary right now...]

[This part is absolutely sanity-draining! I suggest you just perform an evil ritual and summon an evil god!]

[Hai Baxia intended to go to McDonald's, but ended up bringing back KFC, or even Wallace...]