Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

Darkness engulfed the entire space like a tide. It was pitch dark around, and the only sounds were the commotion and low airflow coming from the surroundings.

Mo Yan gripped his sword tightly. The effect of his enhanced perception was still there, but he could only capture countless chaotic shadow elements. They moved in the darkness like living things, sometimes condensing into blades, sometimes turning into phantoms, interfering with his judgment.

"Welcome to my territory." Rednos' voice suddenly rang out. "This place is called Shadow City. As you can see, it is a dark kingdom hidden in the shadows. Here, every shadow is my eye, and every inch of darkness is my weapon. As intruders, you will either drown in the darkness or struggle to your death. But no matter which one you choose, you will not be able to escape this cage."

As soon as he finished speaking, several black shadow blades shot out from all directions, with a sharp sound that pierced the air. Mo Yan swung his sword to block, and sparks suddenly lit up in the darkness, then went out in an instant.

"Is everyone okay?"

He shouted, his voice clear in the empty darkness.

"It's okay, but it's pitch black in here, how can we fight?" Karen's questioning voice was particularly noticeable.

"Calm down. You have to keep calm in this situation." Zhao Heng's voice came from the left.

"That's right, we can't see each other now, so we can only rely on ourselves, so we must be careful!" Zi Xuan said seriously.

"You're right. In my country, it's better to worry about yourself than others. But having said that, the fact that you've managed to hold on until now has already exceeded my expectations." Rednos' voice seemed to come from all directions, echoing with a teasing tone. "But the game has only just begun."

As soon as the words left his mouth, the ground suddenly shook, and countless shadowy claws burst forth from beneath their feet, clawing at their ankles. Mo Yan reacted swiftly, leaping to his feet and slashing his sword in a circular arc, severing the incoming claws. The black fragments scattered upon the ground, only to recondense in an instant, like maggots clinging to a bone.

"Tsk, this is really tricky." He gritted his teeth.

"Ah!" Suddenly, Karen's cry came from not far away.

"Karen, are you okay?" he turned and asked.

"I'm fine. I just got scratched on the arm by a mad dog. It's just a superficial wound. You should take care of yourself first!"

As soon as he finished speaking, bursts of gunfire were heard from not far away.

Mo Yan wanted to get closer, but the moment he took a step, a flying bullet almost hit his ankle.

"Hey, be careful!" he shouted from the front.

"Oh, sorry, it's because it's too dark here and I can't see anything. How can we fight?" Karen shouted angrily.

At this moment, Rednos's voice came from behind, very close.

"Why, you still care about your companions at this time? Didn't you listen to what I said before?"

Mo Yan turned around suddenly, and a faint light suddenly appeared in the darkness in front of him, and Rednos stood in the dim light with his hands folded.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared into the darkness again along with the glimmer of light.

At this moment, Mo Yan was alert to his surroundings, constantly using his senses to feel the flow of the surrounding air, but he found nothing.

Suddenly, a sound of breaking wind came from the side, and as the faint light lit up again, Rednos's dark blade was almost within reach.

Mo Yan did not dare to slack off and immediately swung his sword to block. However, when the long sword touched the dark blade in the dim light, it passed through as if it was piercing into the void.

"Another phantom?" Mo Yan's heart tightened, and he subconsciously rolled sideways, dodging the real slash that followed. The dark blade grazed his shoulder, leaving a piercing pain.

"In the City of Shadows, truth and falsehood have no boundaries." Rednos's voice chuckled in his ear. "What you think is real may just be an illusion I want you to see."

Mo Yan gritted his teeth and said, "So this is your true strength? Using endless darkness to trap people?"

"I suppose so. Don't forget my nickname, 'Shadow Tyrant,' which means the Overlord of Shadows, and I am the law here." Rednos' voice was tinged with pride. "Perhaps in your eyes, my weaponry isn't even a tenth as good as yours or the other guardians. Even my strength is very similar to that of the evildoers known for fighting violence with violence. But can you tell the difference between reality and illusion?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of breaking wind was heard again. This time, Mo Yan directly used his talent to strengthen his defense. However, he was still kicked in the back by Rednos and rolled forward violently.

"Oh, by the way, because I control the space here, no matter whether it is lightning or fire, they will never guide you as long as I don't want them to."

Mo Yan slowly stood up, gritting his teeth.

"No, we must find a way to break through this predicament, otherwise everyone will be trapped here and die, but what can we do..."

Suddenly, a faint light flickered from his left pocket. He set aside his sword and reached for the dark purple elemental crystal. The crystal spontaneously lit up in the darkness. Though faint, the lavender light was like a guiding star, slightly forcing back the chaotic shadow elements.

"This is..." Mo Yan was stunned.

"Ms. Kelly, what is this?"

"Elemental crystals, created by purifying elemental power, are a unique technology of our elves. In the past, they were also tools that helped people quickly master elemental power."

"If, as your companions say, you possess a compatibility with the remaining two guardian credentials, then this shadow element crystal will naturally help you master the power of shadow. In this way, you will be able to break through his shadow domain in a short period of time!"

I still remember that when I received the news, Kelly had come to me alone.

"Remember, although the elemental crystal can help you master elemental powers that you never possessed for a short period of time, this opportunity only comes once, so you must seize it well."

"I see. Thank you, Miss Kelly!"

A flash of enlightenment flashed in Mo Yan's eyes, and he tightened his grip on the elemental crystal. A lavender glow grew stronger as his mind focused on it, and the previously chaotic shadow elements began to take on a pattern under the crystal's light.

"Is this the power of shadow?"

The surrounding elements briefly surged towards his body. It was dark and mysterious, yet somehow gave people a sense of anger and pity that belonged to humans.

"What's going on? Why can I feel..."

Mo Yan opened his eyes, but quickly shook his head.

Yes, now is not the time to think about these things. The most urgent task is to break through the current situation and lead our partners out of this darkness.

He took a deep breath and held the elemental crystal tightly in his palm. Through the control of elemental power, he finally saw clearly every move of Rednos.

"Got you!"

He swung his sword violently, and the lavender sword light cut through the darkness like a meteor, accurately slashing at Rednos's real body. It turned out that he had been hiding in the shadows in the center of the venue, using the cover of countless phantoms, like a dormant hunter.