Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

"Of course, but we still need to understand it ourselves." Hong Tao said.

The two stood up and looked at the cave in front of them again. Although they could not be said to be fully prepared this time, they were indeed much more calm than before.

"Then let's go!"

The two looked at each other, then embarked on their own trials again.

Hong Tao passed through the tunnel and arrived at the stone bridge with stalactites hanging overhead and the river rushing below. Miraculously, the stalactites that had fallen into the river had now grown back overhead, and the stone bridge that had been smashed had also returned to its original appearance.

He swallowed his saliva and stepped onto the stone bridge with his heart beating fast. At this moment, the ground began to shake again.

Pfft!

Just like before, the stalactites above head fell to the water surface like sharp knives one after another, and the originally narrow stone bridge was smashed into pieces by the falling stalactites. Soon there was no complete path to stand on.

"This is really troublesome." Hong Tao stood at the only foothold. At this moment, he gritted his teeth and looked at the road in front of him. "There is no other way. I can only fight hard."

He knelt on one knee and touched the ground with his right hand. After calming down, he began to release elements to resonate with the surrounding elemental fluctuations, offset them, and control the flow of elements.

Sure enough, after a while, the vibration coming from underground disappeared indirectly.

"Great, now!"

He quickly stood up and walked quickly towards the intermittent stone bridge in front of him, finally managing to cross the turbulent river before the earth veins started working again.

Once again on flat ground, he heaved a sigh of relief. But at this moment, a turbulent river suddenly surged up from both sides of the road, turning into a ferocious dragon and rushing towards Hong Tao like a flood.

Varied--!

Hong Tao was caught off guard and was nearly washed off the cliff. He stuck his battle axe into the ground, stood on the edge of the road like a rock on a mountain, and then marched forward against the high pressure.

"This little bit of pressure can't defeat me!" he roared, his eyes full of determination.

But under the raging flood, he was ultimately unable to move forward.

"Tsk, this is really difficult to deal with, but it has come to this, how can I be defeated by a little Hong Tao like you!"

Ah!

Hong Tao roared angrily, and elemental power overflowed wildly. The next second, he split the waves in front of him into two!

A gap was created between the waves. Seeing the right opportunity, Hong Tao rushed forward to the exit.

He originally thought that everything would be over when he reached the exit, but he was wrong. After reaching the so-called exit, what appeared before his eyes was not the nothingness of Black Demon Mountain or the starry sky of Teyvat, but a huge beast's nest built on a pool of water with chains attached.

Within the lair, a giant beast sat quietly. Its body was the size of a small mountain, covered in layers of scales. Each scale resembled a meticulously crafted blue-green shield, possessing a cold, hard texture. In the dim light, it shimmered with a faint glow, as if it were a cold flame from ancient times.

Its head was massive and majestic, its eyes like pools of burning blue flame, deep and mysterious, their gaze sweeping across its surroundings with a tangible intensity. Its horns were thick and curved, their shafts covered in ancient yet complex patterns, as if inscribed with natural runes, emanating an ancient and powerful aura.

Its whiskers drooped, each one as thick as an adult's arm. The hairs swayed gently in the breeze, as if imbued with vibrant vitality. Its claws dug deep into its lair, its sharp nails like giant hooks, gleaming with a cold light, as if they could easily rend any obstacle in the world. Its tail coiled behind it, thick and powerful, its scales gradually becoming smaller, its tip akin to a flexible spike.

Its massive back, its spines rising high like rows of rugged mountains, seemed to flow through the gaps between each vertebra, emitting a faint blue halo. Its ears, like giant palm-leaf fans, wavered gently, sending wisps of air swirling around them and creating a gentle whistling sound.

Its throat was covered with strange wrinkles that rose and fell slightly with its breathing, as if concealing some special ability. The scales on its abdomen were more delicate and smooth than those on its back, yet they also exuded an indestructible sense of power. Occasionally, light shone through the gaps between the scales, as if an endless source of energy lay beneath its abdomen.

White mist occasionally emanated from the beast's nostrils. The mist permeated the air, carrying a chilling aura like a frosty winter wind, chilling the surrounding air. Within its gaping mouth, its teeth resembled a forest of sharp peaks, jagged yet incredibly sharp. Each one seemed etched with the marks of time, emitting a chilling, menacing aura.

Just as Hong Tao was staring at the giant beast in shock, he suddenly remembered the legendary creature in Black Demon Mountain - Qiuniu.

The appearance of this giant beast is exactly the same as the legendary Qiuniu. Its unique blue-green scales, majestic horns and mysterious aura all speak of its terrifying strength.

I never thought that after overcoming so many obstacles, the one who finally stood in front of me was such a terrifying creature. Lord Demon really put a lot of effort into it.

Hong Tao sighed, feeling flustered by the threat before him. But the trial had reached this point. If he gave up, all his efforts would be wasted.

But just when he was struggling with this, Qiuniu, who was sleeping soundly in the beast's nest, was suddenly awakened by the discordant sound. He opened his dark blue eyes and looked at Hong Tao who was in a panic.

"No, I was discovered!"

Moo——

Suddenly, Qiuniu let out a deep roar, a sound that seemed to come from the ancient abyss.

Hong Tao was startled. Though he had only heard about it, he knew all too well how terrifying the Prison Ox was. Before he could even make a move, the Prison Ox's massive body began to twist violently, and the air around it seemed to instantly become humid. The Prison Ox opened its mouth and let out a deafening roar, and then, moisture rapidly gathered around it.

Qiuniu jerked his head, and a torrent of water rushed towards Hong Tao. The water was like a roaring water dragon, and wherever it passed, deep gullies were washed out on the ground. Hong Tao dodged quickly to the side, but the water seemed to have eyes and changed direction in an instant, continuing to rush towards him.

Hong Tao raised his battle axe and smashed it against the ground, creating a wall of earth that rose up from the ground, attempting to block the flow of water. However, the force of the water controlled by Qiuniu was too strong, and the wall instantly collapsed under the impact of the water.

"hateful!"

Hong Tao leaped up and continued to adjust his posture. But at this moment, Qiuniu exerted his strength again, and the surrounding water flow gathered into several small waterspouts, sweeping towards Hong Tao from different directions.