Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

"Ah, you mean we should go deal with that monster?" Karen asked after a moment of surprise.

"Well, let's not talk about whether Akano has any problems or not, but as a guardian, it's hard for me to just sit back and do nothing in this situation." Tianlang replied.

"Then we'll go with you so we can take care of you on the way." Mo Yan said.

"Well, I'll leave it to you then." Tianlang nodded, then turned back to look at Chen Feng, "You can continue to use the name of Flame King, and I also hope that you can fulfill this responsibility. Until we return, I'll leave this to you."

"Don't worry, I will!" Chen Feng assured, patting his chest.

Tianlang nodded and asked about the specific location of the mountains, then left the village with everyone.

The road was blocked by heavy snow and visibility was almost zero. Everyone struggled forward in the wind and snow. Fortunately, they had made cold-proof preparations before leaving the village. Otherwise, with such a strong wind, let alone going up the mountain, they might have frozen to death halfway.

After finally reaching the mountain, the environment ahead was full of holes.

Standing on the mountainside, the sight before them made them gasp. Rocks and trees lay in ruins, and many damaged weapons lay scattered in the snow. It looked as if they had been through a major battle.

There was a huge pit ahead, and everyone stopped beside it with curiosity and vigilance.

"This sign of destruction looks familiar." Karin lowered her head and thought.

Zhao Heng nodded: "Yeah, it looks like the footprints of some creature."

"Could it be the monster Chen Feng mentioned?" Mo Yan asked.

"Not sure, but probably." Tianlang thought.

Suddenly, Kailin shouted, "I remember now! This footprint is exactly the same as the one we saw on the road when we came here!"

Hearing this, everyone gathered around the pit again to observe carefully.

"It's true." Tianlang stared.

"It seems the answer is about to come out." Zhao Heng said seriously.

Kailin once again looked around. The snowstorm had briefly subsided, and visibility gradually cleared. Beyond the violently damaged rocks and trees, there were many human-like "ice sculptures." These sculptures were incredibly lifelike, some collapsed to the ground, some stood sideways, and still others were reduced to mere shattered remains.

Confused, she slowly walked forward, and at this moment, she screamed again.

"Hey! Mo Yan, Tian Lang, come over here and take a look!"

Hearing the sound, everyone walked around the huge pit and hurried forward. At this time, Kailin stopped in front of a huge block of ice. Seeing everyone running towards her, she pointed at the ice and said, "Look, there seems to be someone in this ice."

"Someone?"

Everyone peered carefully into the ice, puzzled, only to see a blurry figure. It was a young, red-haired man. He held out his right hand, a look of astonishment on his face, as if he had been struck and trapped in the ice.

At this moment, looking at the man in the ice, Tianlang widened his eyes: "Chiye?"

"What? You said he is the Flame King Lieyan Chiye?" Kailin asked in surprise.

Tianlang nodded, then lay down on the ice and said, "Yes, there's no mistake. I can't fail to recognize his cockscomb."

Zhao Heng lowered his head in thought. "So, Chen Feng mentioned earlier that his friend followed the troops into the mountains and was attacked by monsters. Could this be the place?"

Kailin turned around and asked in surprise, "You mean these ice sculptures around here aren't naturally formed, but..."

"Well, they should be the mercenaries who entered the mountains to investigate the situation. Their current state is consistent with what Chen Feng described when his friend turned into an ice sculpture." Zhao Heng replied.

"No way, so, could it be that Akano has already..."

Tianlang shook his head. "No, although it's very weak, the power of the contract is still flowing through Chiye. I think he's trying to break free, but even Chiye can't handle it. It's hard to imagine what this monster is... And the elemental flow on the ice is so similar..."

Zhao Heng sighed angrily: "Don't worry too much, just think about what to do next."

Zixuan nodded: "Yes, even Chiye can't deal with that monster. Is there really any need for us to move forward? Maybe we will..."

Hearing this, Tianlang nodded and replied, "It is indeed necessary to re-strategize, but we are already here, we can't just retreat."

"So what do you want to do? Go and fight that monster? Don't forget that your strength hasn't recovered yet." Karen said.

"I understand that. Anyway, let's walk around first. Maybe we can find something. If anything unexpected happens, I'll immediately send everyone back down the mountain." Tianlang said, "Or now..."

"Yes, yes," said Kailin. "It's not my style to abandon my friends, and deep down, I don't want to see everyone in the village suffer from the cold."

"That's right. Now that we are here, we have to advance and retreat together. Besides, in this kind of environment, it will be easier to get frustrated if we separate." Zhao Heng said.

"Maybe this is the damn sense of responsibility." Mo Yan smiled.

Tianlang looked at Chiye trapped in the ice, and although he felt sorry for him, he had no choice but to give up. Breaking the ice by force would likely cause secondary damage to him.

"Wait for me, Akano. I will definitely rescue you."

After saying that, Tianlang turned around and continued walking forward.

The four of them looked at each other helplessly. As companions, they could only agree with Tianlang's approach. Although it would be more convenient to knock him out and take him away, he was unfamiliar with the place and something unexpected might happen.

Everyone continued to move forward along the road, not knowing that when they left, the ice layer that sealed off Chiye had already shown signs of melting.

High on the mountain, two figures were looking down and observing. They were Yite and Fengling.

"It's true that enemies often meet on narrow paths. Why do I keep running into them everywhere?" Feng Ling folded her arms in dissatisfaction. "But it looks like they're also looking for that failure of yours?"

"It's a test product!" It replied dissatisfiedly.

"Really? It seems to me that they are all the same. After all, even you are having trouble controlling it now, isn't it?"

Yite looked at Feng Ling with disdain, but he did not respond. Instead, he lowered his head and considered his next plan.

"But this is an opportunity, isn't it?"

"Opportunity? Do you want to play the mantis stalks the cicada, while the oriole waits behind it again?" Feng Ling asked.

"Isn't it possible?" Yite replied, folding his arms. "Don't forget, they hold the guardian credentials of the three guardians. For me, this is a perfect testing phase. No matter which side wins, it won't be bad for us. Conversely, if we're lucky, we might even be able to get back the guardian credentials of the Moon Saint, the Evil Fiend, and the Blood Princess."

Feng Ling shook her head helplessly and said, "Then it's up to you, but don't go overboard like last time."

"Don't worry, I will." After saying that, Ite turned and walked down the mountain.

"Wait, where are you going?" Feng Ling shouted.

"Of course, I want to meet these old friends." It said, turning around.

"Huh?" Feng Ling was stunned.

"After all, they are my creations. I have to show them the way."