Mr. Zhongli, we can't slack off anymore!

Within the gastric juices of the Insect Demon, the traveler spread her hands, and the water elemental seal was completed in her palms.

The blue of the water element converged upon her.

The highly corrosive acid gradually receded as the water was removed.

The soft intestines around the intestines became dry due to lack of water.

*

On Mount Tianheng, several immortals stopped what they were doing.

"What was swallowed by the demon god could not be..." True Monarch Xiaoyue Zhuyang dared not continue.

"What should we do then?" True Lord of Flowing Water and Die Mountain was at a loss.

"The demon has not yet been exorcised, yet you two old friends still have the mind to think about the future?" Xianyun pushed up his glasses.

"The Emperor has instructed... Fine, if I die here, I won't need to reply." True Monarch Xiaoyue Zhuyang, with a heart set on certain death, vowed to fight the Demon God.

"Your Majesty, you are compassionate and know that the chaos caused by the demons will inevitably result in casualties. You will not blame us," Xiao said calmly.

"Alas, we have fought alongside the Emperor for thousands of years, and have long since retreated to the mountains and forests, no longer concerning ourselves with the affairs of Liyue. We will simply die in battle."

"However, someone should be left behind to inform the Emperor and the Seven Stars of Tianquan of the outcome of this battle. The Dharma Protector Yaksha holds the important position of guarding the key road, has close ties with the Emperor, and also has dealings with the Seven Stars. Why don't you stay behind to deliver the message?" True Lord Lishui Dieshan thought of a good idea.

"..." Xiao was silent for a while before speaking: "The Emperor has been kind to me, and I am willing to risk my life to repay his kindness."

"Things haven't come to that yet, you all see," Grandma Ping reminded her old friends to observe the demon god's condition.

After molting, the demon was entirely green, with four insect wings on its back, and lay motionless in the rock pit.

"It hasn't moved yet." Xianyun had also been observing it for a long time.

“That traveler might be making some moves inside its belly. The Emperor ordered us to protect her; there must be a reason for that.” Granny Ping walked a few steps toward the direction of the demon god, her hands behind her back.

The demon suddenly opened its eyes and rolled around in the mountains, slamming its belly against the rocks again and again.

*

Inside the demon god's stomach, it no longer resembled a living organ, but rather a cracked earth, a dry cave.

The traveler has a water elemental seal on one hand and a rock elemental seal on the other.

She clasped her hands together.

"crystallization!"

A wave of energy, carrying elemental reactions, spread throughout the entire body of the Insect Demon God.

*

"Look!" The True Lord of Moon-Cut Sun saw the body of the Insect Demon God gradually petrifying from its abdomen.

"The demon god has fallen, and the aftershocks are coming. Fellow immortals, quickly cast spells to defend against them." Xianyun put two fingers together in front of her chest, and a layer of wind element barrier appeared before her.

The entire Demon God of Insects was petrified.

*

The traveler inside the demon wielded his gun and struck it heavily, creating a fissure that grew outwards like a crack in a plant root.

*

On the Qunyu Pavilion, Tianquan Ningguang watched as the Insect Demon God in the distance turned into rock, and in the blink of an eye, his body was broken in two.

"As expected, she really is..."

The refugees gazed into the distance, and a glimmer of hope returned to their eyes.

"We win! We win!"

"It's Prince Yan who's back!"

*

A burst of intense light filled the mountains and forests, turning all living things around into rock.

The immortals used magic to protect them from the ravages.

The light faded, and the dust settled.

The sky over Liyue was cloudless.

The long night ended, and the first rays of the rising sun fell on Tianheng Mountain.

"Cough cough..." The traveler accidentally inhaled a mouthful of dirt, and her nasal passages felt particularly uncomfortable. She crawled out from the remains of the demon god, which had turned into rubble, and shook off the dirt.

"Traveler!"

Several immortals came to her side.

"Did we win?" the traveler asked, his mind still a bit foggy.

"Yes, the Demon God has fallen," Grandma Ping replied.

"Ha..." The traveler finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked around, trying to find that person.

Mr. Zhongli, did you see that?

I protected Liyue.

*

The traveler, who was urgently searching for someone, smiled with relief.

"You... no longer need me. Congratulations."

"What are you laughing at, Guest Elder?" Hu Tao asked, helping up a survivor she had just rescued.

“The Demon God has fallen,” Zhongli replied.

"Really!" Hu Tao was so happy that she forgot about the survivors and jumped up excitedly.

"Ouch!" The survivor fell to the ground.

"Oh, I'm so sorry I forgot about you, I'm so sorry." She bowed and apologized.

"The intense light just now must have been the afterglow of the demon god's fall." Xingqiu looked towards the direction of Tianheng Mountain.

"Farewell, everyone. I must go and report back." After saying this, Ye Lan disappeared from their sight.

"I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Zhongli said, preparing to depart.

"Aren't you coming with me to find the traveler?" Hu Tao called out to him.

*

Back at Qunyu Pavilion.

The traveler heard that all the residents of Liyue Harbor would be temporarily settled here.

"Everyone, Miss Traveler, the deputy head of the Hall of Rebirth, has returned." Ningguang, along with Qixing, the secretaries, and the Thousand Rock Army, had been waiting here to greet them.

"Emperor Rock King!"

"It's Prince Yan!"

"Thank you, Prince Xie Yan, for saving my life."

When the residents of Liyue Harbor see travelers, they spontaneously kneel down on both knees. This is the highest form of courtesy in Liyue, and even the Seven Stars are not qualified to receive such a courtesy.

The kneeling ceremony was abolished by the Rock King Emperor a long time ago.

"Get up, get up. I'm not the Rock God." The traveler, who had received a socialist education in reality, naturally couldn't bear this and quickly clarified.

The pressure is immense!

I am not a slave owner, don't kneel down! We must resolutely crack down on the dregs of the old society!

"Lu Ren!" Xiang Ling was pushed to the back of the crowd, and took advantage of the opportunity when they knelt down to wave to the traveler.

"Xiangling!" The traveler's embarrassment was relieved.

She bypassed everyone else and hugged Xiangling.

"Thank goodness, you're alright!" Xiangling was extremely excited.

"Lu Ren! Xiang Ling." Hu Tao, who had just returned, also hugged her.

When Chongyun saw Xingqiu return, the two bumped fists and were about to hug again. But they lowered their hands after raising them and gave each other an awkward smile.

The traveler looked up and asked Hu Tao, "Where is Zhongli?"

"He seemed to have something to do. I called him, but he left without saying what he was going to do." Hu Tao scratched her head, regretting that she hadn't tied the guest to the traveler's presence.

"They've left?" The traveler was extremely anxious.

He will not……

"Don't worry, he's fine. He doesn't have any injuries at all. He's probably just too tired and went to find a place to sleep," Hu Tao comforted her.

"Maybe." The traveler knew it was absolutely impossible.

"I have to go find him." The traveler was about to leave when Ningguang and Keqing stopped him.

"Please wait a moment. A banquet will be held at Qunyu Pavilion today. We would be honored if you would do us the honor of attending, Miss Traveler," Ningguang said.

"Liyue was able to defeat the Demon God thanks to you. Please stay, otherwise the people you saved here will not be at peace," Keqing added, urging them on.

"But……"

"After the banquet, we immortals can also help you find people." True Lord Xiaoyue Zhuyang and True Lord Lishui Dieshan followed.

Xianyun and Grandma Ping blended into the crowd and joined their apprentices.

"Alright," the traveler nodded. They should know where Zhongli is, right?

"Let the chefs from Wanmintang, Xingyuexuan, and Liuliting take care of the meals at the banquet," Ningguang and Xiangling said.

"I guarantee I'll complete the mission," Xiangling agreed.

*

Several hours later, the square in the Qunyu Pavilion was filled with tables.

All the delicious food was laid out.

The traveler, having washed away the dust and changed his clothes, sat with the people of Liyue.

People came in droves to offer toasts, tea, and thanks.

The travelers were extremely busy.

She sat down only after greeting everyone.

A family, ranging from an elderly person with white hair to a young child, came to express their gratitude: "Excuse me, has Mr. Zhongli, the guest elder of the Rebirth Hall, returned? He saved our family."

"He hasn't come back yet," Walnut, who was beside the traveler, replied.

"Ah, is that so? If the hall master sees him, please thank him on behalf of our whole family."