Genshin Impact: My confession was rejected, so I traveled to seven countries

The book on the founding of Emperor Liyue of Rock King records: "At first, Rock King descended and retreated the tides, erected a celestial balance, and calmed the tidal flow. The people then lived in peace, cleared the mountains to mine jade, hewed the rocks to create passages, and gathered stones to build forts. The people then lived in peace, cleared the mountains to mine jade, hewed the rocks to create passages, and gathered stones to build forts."

"At that time, the people of Tianheng were mostly engaged in mining, traveling thousands of miles without poverty. They also led their people to settle in the north of Tianheng, farming as their occupation. In its heyday, roads connected the land, and towns and farmlands stretched as far as Shimen. The Rock King praised them, and returned them to their original place, winning over their people. Subsequently, Liyue slowly developed and flourished. However, the full-scale outbreak of the Demon God War changed this situation."

"During the Demon War, flames of war raged across Teyvat. Liyue, located on the continent's plains, boasted a vast, open terrain ideal for survival, and it also became a crucial battleground. Compared to the other six kingdoms, Liyue boasted the largest number of demons at the time, and naturally, the fighting was particularly brutal."

"Originally, Liyue had many beloved demon gods who forged pacts with the Geo Emperor and lived in peace. But after the war began, they betrayed their faith for their own gain and brutally massacred the peaceful Liyue. At the time, because the Emperor trusted his allies, and because the Demon God War was just beginning and hadn't fully erupted, he failed to take effective precautions. Their backstabbing instantly caused Liyue heavy losses."

Dark clouds obscured the sky, and the continent was dark and gloomy, as if it threatened to tear the heavens apart. Fierce waves raged across the continent, leaving only ruins and broken walls. Liyue was far from peaceful at that time, and demons roamed the seas. Liyue seemed on the verge of destruction, with corpses strewn across the land and grief lingering. Some lost loved ones, some lost parents, and some even lost their children. The people prayed endlessly, begging the heavens for mercy and an end to this damned war.

"Although Liyue advocates peace, it is not without any power. Upon learning of his ally's betrayal, the Rock King Emperor suddenly became furious. Although he had no intention of conquering the world, the betrayal of his allies and the massacre of his people forced him to bear the responsibility of a god!"

"So, responding to the people's request and also to protect his subjects, the Rock King Emperor gathered them together and performed a miracle. He carved a long sword from pure golden amber and slashed off a corner of the mountain with it, thus establishing a solemn and supreme covenant with his people: those who were separated will be gathered together; those who broke the covenant will be punished; those who lost their loved ones, lost their treasures, and suffered injustice will be compensated; those who slaughtered without permission, committed treason, and betrayed their faith will be killed without mercy!!!"

"If I go against my words, I will be like this mountain!!!" As he said this, the Lord of Rocks swung the long sword in his hand and suddenly cut off a corner of the mountain. The huge mountain fell down with a loud bang, just like the oath of the God of Rocks, and it suddenly exploded in the hearts of his people.

"At this point, all the immortals have gathered, Qianyan is established, and the battle between immortals and demons has officially begun!"

True Lord Lishui took a deep breath, calmed his excitement, and said slowly, "I can still remember that exciting moment. The people were indignant, the immortals were eager to fight, and every Thousand Rock Army soldier's eyes were gleaming with intense fighting spirit. Their blazing gazes were fixed on the spirited white-robed figure at the top of the mountain.

"He is their god, their faith, their hope and reliance that can lead them to peace. At his command, they will rush to the battlefield and make those who harm them pay a terrible price."

“And the God of Rock did not disappoint them. The first enemies they set out to fight were those who had betrayed Liyue.

"That battle was raging, the heavens and the earth dark. The Thousand Rocks soldiers who had lost their loved ones were like gods of war crawling out of hell, their eyes bloodshot with killing intent. Even when seriously wounded, they refused to retreat and rest, continuing to charge at the enemy. I was on the battlefield at the time, and seeing this scene, I didn't know whether to feel relieved or tragic. But I didn't stop them, because I knew that the pain of losing a blood relative is unfathomable to those who haven't experienced it. Perhaps only by letting them kill the enemy with their own hands can their raging hearts be calmed, and their deceased loved ones finally rest in peace."

Lishui Zhenjun's tone was filled with heaviness. As someone who had experienced that war, he still felt uneasy when he mentioned it.

Upon hearing this, Su Mo nodded silently, tears glistening in his eyes. Shen He beside him also looked a little lonely, as if this story reminded him of his own experience.

Lishui Zhenjun continued, "Although Liyue boasts numerous immortals and high-ranking combatants, the other factions are not entirely incompetent. Due to the continued spread of war, Liyue has suffered heavy losses. The mountains and plains are littered with corpses. Over time, those that were not handled in time began to deteriorate, emitting an unbearable odor. Various forms of cholera continued to spread, eventually leading to a plague. As a result, the military's combat effectiveness was significantly reduced, and the people were unable to work normally. To address this predicament, Emperor Yanwang specially approved the establishment of the Wangsheng Hall, which is specifically responsible for handling such matters."

"But the plague was so widespread that the Wangsheng Hall alone couldn't handle it. So the Emperor commissioned us immortals to assist. Under our arrangements, the people began to be evacuated and isolated. After much deliberation, dozens of immortals decided to join forces and create an unprecedented fire, burning away the corpses and miasma that littered the mountains. The fire burned for a full ten days before gradually dying down. Remember, it involved dozens of immortals working together, their combined strength could move mountains and fill the sea, but even so, the fire burned for a full half-ten days..."

"After the fire was extinguished, Liuyun led the charge and created a strong wind that blew away the filth and the remaining miasma and plague in the air. They then created heavy rain for several days and nights, which completely dissipated the plague."

"Oh, I still feel scared when I mention it..." Lishui Zhenjun sighed.

Su Mo scratched his head in confusion after hearing this and asked, "The strong wind was led by my Master Liu Yun. What were you responsible for at that time, Zhenjun? Are you one of those dozens of immortals?"

Lishui Zhenjun looked at Su Mo with a dark face, and said kindly: "Guess why the first two characters of my name are Lishui."

Su Mo smiled awkwardly upon seeing this: "Oh, hahaha, I was wondering why it's called Li Shui, so this is what it means, I thought it meant managing the river, hahahaha"

"Master Zhenjun, actually I know about this. I just saw that you were a little unhappy so I made a joke. Please don't take it to heart. Haha, I know that Master Zhenjun has always been a generous person. You will definitely not care about this matter of mine, right?" Su Mo looked at Master Lishui with anticipation.

"Hehe..." Lishui Zhenjun sneered.

Su Mo felt a little embarrassed when he saw this and immediately changed the subject: "Master, those immortals you mentioned are so powerful. Do they really have immortality?"

Lishui Zhenjun frowned. "How is that possible? There were many Liyue immortals at that time. Although they were a force that could not be ignored, it did not mean that the enemy camp did not have a fighting force that could match them. Many old friends also died in this war."

True Lord Lishui looked at the towering Tianheng Mountain in the distance, reaching into the clouds, and remained silent. He sighed for a long time and said, "Do you know the meaning of Yixiao Daotian?"

Su Mo frowned slightly, as if he had some impression of it.

Seeing this, Master Lishui rolled his eyes and said, "You must know about the Bishui River."

Su Mo nodded: "I know this, I seem to have been there when I was a child, what's wrong?"

True Lord Lishui sighed, "That was formed by the blood of Yixiao Daotian."

"Blood!?" Su Mo was a little surprised.

Lishui Zhenjun nodded silently.

After the great fire, with the help of the immortals, Liyue quickly regained its former vitality. Food was plentiful, the people lived and worked in peace, and the land flourished. However, Liyue's material prosperity also attracted the attention of others, including a powerful rival. He claimed to be the master of the Yakshas. His Yakshas were all brave and skilled in battle, especially his five great Yakshas, ​​each of whom possessed strength comparable to that of an immortal. However, he was ultimately slain by the Geo King Emperor, and his Yakshas, ​​inspired by the Emperor's unparalleled strength and unique personality, surrendered to Liyue. From then on, Liyue's combat power increased to a new level.

"After the Yakshas surrendered, the Emperor selected the five strongest among them and appointed them as Guardian Yakshas. They began to fight alongside Liyue. Later, the Demon War reached its climax, and Liyue instantly became a battleground. Demons from all over the world began to attack Liyue from all directions."

"Although Liyue had a high combat power and a large population, it could not withstand the all-out invasion, suffering heavy losses for a time. In that invasion, even the first Dust Demon Lord to forge a pact with the God of Rock perished."

"When the Yanwang Emperor learned of the invasion of Guiliyuan, he immediately assigned the immortals to guard the border. He personally led the Four Yakshas and a group of immortals to Guiliyuan. But you know how it ended. Even though they knew the battle situation immediately, by the time they arrived, the Demon God of Dust had already fallen. Guiliyuan was engulfed in flames of war, and the Emperor was furious. He killed all the invaders to appease the anger of the victims and his guilt towards the Demon God of Dust."

"As the Emperor rushed to Guiliyuan, he dispatched immortals to garrison the border and strengthen defenses. He transformed Liyue into a form that surrounded it, creating a powerful force to protect its people. When war broke out, the Rock King Emperor took a large number of his forces with him to support Guiliyuan, leaving behind only Yixiao Daotian and the smallest of the Five Guardians, the Yaksha, and the Golden Peng General, Xiao."

"Liyue was able to thrive thanks to the ruggedness and grandeur of Mount Tianheng. However, as the saying goes, fortunes are intertwined with disasters, and vice versa. Mount Tianheng's grandeur has helped protect Liyue even better, but it also gave rise to the events of Yixiao Daotian."

"Although everyone protected Liyue in the center, some inevitably slipped through. They exploited the towering Tianheng Mountain to swoop down from above, passing everyone's position and striking directly at the Liyue gathering point. Although we discovered this situation in time and cut off this route, some demon gods still seized the opportunity to attack the people below Tianheng Mountain. Beneath Tianheng Mountain, the demon gods invaded. Yixiao Daotian fought four demon gods with all his might, remaining undaunted. Relying on his sturdy antlers, he defeated the invaders one by one. The demon gods, enraged, rammed their heads against Tianheng Mountain. Instantly, huge rocks fell, and the people wailed and fled in all directions. Seeing the mountain collapsing and Liyue's vitality about to collapse, the immortals, the deer-shaped immortal Yixiao Daotian Zhenjun, to protect the villagers, had his close friend (Xiao) cut off his own antlers from deep within his head to support Tianheng Mountain."

After the antlers were severed, Yixiao Daotian lost his pride and joy. Blood flowed from his head, and he lay on the ground wailing in agony. Xiao couldn't bear it and wanted to treat him, but Yixiao Daotian told him to put his people first. Just as Xiao was rushing to Tianheng Mountain, a demon appeared from nowhere and blocked Xiao's path. To help Xiao reach the foot of the mountain, Yixiao Daotian, despite the excruciating pain in his head, fought the demon. Xiao, carrying the antlers, rushed to the foot of Tianheng Mountain. There, the antlers suddenly grew enormous, and the mountain, which was about to collapse, was supported and stopped shaking. Seeing this, Xiao hurried back, but Yixiao Daotian died in the battle. His blood has since become the Bishui River.

"Tianheng Mountain still stands tall and majestic. Even in the most powerful earthquakes, it has never collapsed. Only a steep rock face remains to mark its past.

A flash of reminiscence flashed in Master Lishui's eyes. "To protect Liyue Harbor, Yixiao Daotian used its powerful horn to prop up the crumbling Tianheng Mountain. Before that, it had taken great pride in the strength of its horn."

"Because of this, Xieyue kept complaining to me, saying that Yixiao Daotian was showing off his antlers to him every day. He was just a deer, so everyone had them, so why was he showing off so much?"

"Thinking about it now, it's quite amusing. Even though Xieyue kept complaining, I could tell he was genuinely happy that Yixiao Daotian had this power. But he just couldn't stand Daotian's constant bragging, so he complained."

Su Mo chuckled: "It seems that even immortals are not without a competitive spirit."

Upon hearing this, Master Lishui smiled:

"Yes, that fellow Yixiao Daotian often boasted about his antlers. And even now, the 'Tianheng Mountain' he propped up still stands majestically, while the blood he shed in his desperate battle formed the 'Bishui River'. The fact that such a great feat is still remembered by us old folks is certainly satisfying."

Su Mo nodded and continued, "And then?"

Lishui Zhenjun sighed, "Since then, the Emperor has almost never smiled again. He has become increasingly focused on the war, until the final battle. The Emperor threw down his rock spear, and the sea demon fell. The situation in Liyue was basically stabilized. Only then did I see a smile on the Emperor's face that resembled his past, but there was a difference. It was different from the past.

"After the spear fell from the sky, the giant rock spear stood proudly in the sea. Over time, it eroded and gradually formed the Lonely Cloud Pavilion of today."

"At this point, the Demon War in Liyue is basically over."

Su Mo felt a little heavy-hearted: "Alas~ It's really an experience that I can't bear to look back on." He has always been a person who is easily moved, especially by such tragic facts.

"Yes, but fortunately, we won the victory in the end, otherwise we really wouldn't be able to explain to those who passed away..." Lishui Zhenjun laughed at himself, as if it was a painful recollection of the past and a farewell explanation to the past.

The stars in the sky are still shining in the blue sky; but the people in the world are in a state of confusion and find it difficult to calm down.