Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

Wild Blade continued steadily forward towards the exit. His mind was now at peace, and each step was firm and steady. The sand beneath his feet was no longer as hostile as before. The poisonous scorpions and quicksand seemed to sense his change in state of mind and no longer attacked him so frequently.

However, just as he was about to reach the exit, he noticed that the surroundings began to blur, as if a thin layer of mist was slowly rising. He could almost hear the roar of wild beasts in the mist, and at that moment he realized that the real challenge he was about to face might be...

He walked towards the exit with a nervous heart, but the next second what came into his sight was a dry depression.

Huh, huh...

From the hollow, shouts echoed. In the distance, a massive, oppressive creature slowly emerged. It resembled a leopard, its body covered in red and black markings. Its horns were sharp as blades, and its eyes shone with a chilling coldness. This was Zhe.

"Oh my god, this is a bit of a joke, right?"

Kuang Dao gripped his double blades tightly, ready for battle, beads of sweat dripping from his forehead. At this moment, Zhe opened his eyes.

Zhu Hong's gaze shot straight at Kuang Dao, and that gaze seemed to contain endless pressure, making Kuang Dao feel like his breathing was stagnant.

The beast slowly raised its massive claws and lightly scratched the ground, creating a deep furrow. It seemed to be demonstrating to Kuang Dao, but this did not threaten Kuang Dao's confidence at the moment. He took a deep breath and quickly launched an attack.

Kuang Dao's body was as fast as the wind, and he rushed towards Zhe in an instant. His double blades flashed coldly in the air, and he jumped high and stabbed Zhe's head fiercely.

Zhe was unfazed, dodging Kuang Dao's attack with a slight tilt of his head, while simultaneously lashing his thick tail towards Kuang Dao like a steel whip. Kuang Dao, with nowhere to gain leverage in mid-air, could only grit his teeth and block with his double-edged blades.

clang!

With a loud bang, Kuang Dao was swept back by Zhe's tail and fell heavily to the ground. He felt his arms go numb and almost lost his grip on the double blades. But he quickly adjusted himself and stood up with a somersault. Zhe saw that Kuang Dao was not knocked down by the blow and seemed to be in a good mood. A low roar came from his throat.

Ouch!

Suddenly, Zhe roared to the sky. In an instant, the wind and clouds surged, and a howling gale swept in, carrying Zhe's anger and majesty. The wind was like countless sharp blades, raging towards Kuang Dao. Kuang Dao felt as if he was in the midst of a raging wave, and every step forward was a battle against a huge force.

In the legend, Zhe was extremely arrogant. When it saw Kuang Dao trapped by the strong wind, it did not immediately launch the next round of attack. Instead, it stood where it was, looking at Kuang Dao with contempt with its scarlet eyes, as if provoking it and saying: Is this all you can do?

"Stop looking down on others, you bastard!"

Crazy Blade gritted his teeth and gathered the elements into the double blades in his hands. Then he swung the double blades to break through the restraints in front of him.

He rushed towards Zhe again and locked his target on the horn of his head. However, just as he was about to get close, Zhe's figure suddenly flashed past him, dodging Kuang Dao's attack like a shadow.

"Is this possible?" Kuang Dao's strike missed the target and he quickly turned around to look around.

At this time, due to Zhe's rapid movement, the dust raised around him covered his figure, and at this moment he could only catch sight of his shadow.

However, after waiting for a long time, Zhe did not attack Kuang Dao. It toyed with Kuang Dao as if it were its prey.

The anger in Kuang Dao's heart continued to rise, but he did not take any action out of impatience. After passing the sand at the door, he knew that the more passive he was, the more he had to stay calm.

Across the sand, the wind still howled, sending dust flying through the air. Kuang Dao's clothes rustled in the wind. He stood there like a statue, motionless, his hands gripping the blades the only sign of his vigilance.

Suddenly, Kuang Dao opened his eyes abruptly. He sensed a slight air movement to his left. Without a second thought, he swung his sword to the left.

clang!

The double blades collided with Zhe's claws. It turned out that Zhe had been secretly approaching Kuang Dao, hoping to launch a sneak attack when he was off guard, but he didn't expect Kuang Dao to notice his movements.

But Zhe was not annoyed by this, and his bloody mouth only curled up slightly.

Yes, it is laughing. The more the prey shows its will to survive, the more it enjoys the hunt.

Ouch!

It roared with fury, and in an instant, the wind blew up again, this time carrying dust and sand with it, and the mad sword was instantly swept high into the sky.

"Ahhh!"

The wind tore through his body, and Kuang Dao was swept high into the sky by the gust of wind. He felt like a helpless leaf, powerless against this overwhelming force. The wind was like countless sharp knives, tearing at his body, and the dust continuously struck him, each blow like the blow of death.

Damn it, is this the end?

A wave of despair surged in Kuang Dao's heart. He stared down at the massive, oppressive Zhe below him, a seemingly invincible foe. All his efforts seemed insignificant before Zhe. The little confidence he had just built up on the sand was now completely shattered.

He felt his strength slipping away, like sand in an hourglass, flowing irreversibly. He recalled the hardships he had endured along the way. Was this the end? He was filled with resentment, yet also felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

No, I can't give up, especially here!

His eyes showed determination, but he seemed so powerless in the strong wind. At this moment, a voice that seemed to come from hell entered his mind.

"Are you still holding on? Give up. Your persistence is worthless. Facing death is your destined destination!"

"This voice... could it be that you are Zhe?"

"Haha... I heard the Demon Lord recruited a human from the impoverished mortal realm to inherit the title of Wind Ancestor. At first, I wondered who it was, but I never expected it to be a wretch like you. Your past is indeed regrettable, but alas, the wind is merciless! It cruelly destroys everything, and you simply cannot control such a catastrophic element!"

"Hmph, how do you know if you don't try it?"

"Oh? So you still won't give up? Well, then, I'll let you witness this corrupted power of nature with your own eyes!"

Roar--

It let out an excited roar, and in an instant, the wind around it became stronger.

The wind swept away everything, and Kuang Dao struggled to hold on in the fierce wind. Gradually, he stopped struggling and hardened his heart, choosing to ride the wind.

He gathered a wave of air around him, and took advantage of the wind and waves to slow down the force of the wind. Finally, after unremitting efforts, the strong wind completely dissipated!