Genshin Impact: Awakening in the Darkness

"Today, the Abyss will surely be defeated!"

With the Shaoyang spear transformed, Jin Xuan, now clad in divine armor, had a shimmering golden sheen in his white hair, though it also had gray highlights. His once white robes inlaid with silver were now stained with ink on the lower half, giving him a less pure and more Xuanqing-like appearance.

"Hahaha, so it was you, the little bird that ruined my plans. But I underestimated you. You actually managed to occupy the body of that 'Order' and even control its power. I have to think more highly of you now."

"Distraction in battle is a grave mistake!" Heavenly Principle's voice also rang out, indicating that it was not yet possible to suppress the will of Abyss.

"The Golden Roc Clan, suppress the Abyss!"

"I will obey Your Majesty's command!"

The warriors of the Golden Roc clan flapped their wings, brandished their weapons, and charged into the abyss, attempting to purify, expel, and suppress it.

They were originally souls that should have been destroyed after being tainted by the abyss. Back then, Xuanqing couldn't bear it and stored their souls in the Yin-Yang Heavenly Compass, waiting for the time when the influence of the abyss would be worn away so that they could be reincarnated.

However, just as the Yin-Yang Heavenly Compass descended upon this place, excited voices came one after another.

It was excitement, it was anger, it was longing, it was sadness.

(Your Majesty, we wish for revenge.)

(No.)

(Your Majesty, we wish to fight alongside you one more time.)

(Your Majesty, the Abyss destroyed Dragonsleep Valley, and now it wants to repeat the same mistake, but now, apart from you, there is no one else who can purify them.)

(I can do it alone.) Xuan Yue refused, but the souls of the Golden Roc clan continued to persuade him.

(My Lord, you are now the Celestial Lord of Liyue. Do you really want Liyue to become the next Dragonslumber Valley?)

(...)

(Your Majesty, let us lend you another helping hand!)

(Take care of yourself.)

(Thank you for your kindness!)

The energy field of the Yin-Yang Heavenly Compass trapped all the demons here, preventing them from spreading outwards.

A land without gods, a cataclysmic disaster, a blood-red sky, mountains of corpses and seas of blood, demons and gods emerging in droves, never to return. The heavens decree: the nation is destroyed; divine punishment is imminent, calamity befalls humanity; none can escape it.

"Is this the scene you saw back then?" Xuan Yue murmured, "It's truly heartbreaking."

The laughter of "Abyss" could be heard intermittently from within that barrier; over the years, his power had only grown stronger.

"Xuan Yue?" Morax asked uncertainly.

"Hmm." Those blue eyes had finally become someone else's. He wouldn't blame Morax for keeping it from him; after all, he had already forgotten.

Xuan Yue came to Lei Dian Zhen's side and purified the abyssal power on her body.

"No, the power of the abyss has seeped too deep into her body; she can't be saved."

From Xuan Yue's perspective, Lei Dian's soul had been almost completely eroded, and she didn't have much time left.

"Time sent her out."

"it is good."

[Time] Hearing Xuan Yue's call, just as the gap on her side was being filled by the Golden Roc Clan, they immediately rushed over.

"Wait, cough cough... Xuan Yue." Lei Dian Zhen shouted with his last bit of strength, "I want to make a deal with you."

"Your soul can't take it anymore."

"Please... just turn back time, even just for a moment."

"...You take the time." This was a tacit agreement.

"Thank you."

Xuan Yue picked up the gun, didn't look back, and rushed into that space.

The space of the Abyss was as dark as ever; fear, dread, madness, and an ominous aura seemed to be engulfing him.

“Here you are.” Tianli turned and glanced at him.

She had many wounds on her body, which were tinged with black aura, clearly indicating that she had been injured by the abyss.

Where is he?

"Little bird, are you looking for me?"

(Behind him!) The Shaoyang Sword thrust out, revealing an ethereal figure.

"Oh dear, it's been a long time since we last met, why are you all shouting and killing as soon as we meet?"

The sound echoed all around, audible but intangible; this was will.

"Divine Judgment!" The power of purification clearly had a suppressive effect on the Abyss, and the originally dense ominous aura around him had faded somewhat.

"Be careful, this is their territory, we can't be careless." [Tianli] drew his sword and charged into the mist.

Xuan Yue enveloped herself in holy light and went deeper into the darkness. The deeper she went, the more the power tempted her, arousing her desires, her fears, and her obsessions.

(Xuan Yue, have you forgotten me?)

It's Xuan Qing's voice!

Xuan Yue looked around, but there was no one there. This was probably the terror of the abyss; they could see your memories.

Xuan Yue shook his head, this time he was even more cautious. The demons kept appearing and getting stronger, and in the end, Xuan Yue was unable to win instantly, and instead engaged in a fierce head-on battle with the demons.

"Finally, have we arrived?" He wiped the sweat from his brow and climbed to the top of the stone platform in the space. Here, he didn't see "Heavenly Principle," but instead, a demonic creature gave him a strong sense of oppression.

"..." Xuan Yue gripped the Shaoyang Sword tightly, preparing for battle.

The Shaoyang Sword trembled, attracting Xuan Yue's attention, but only for a moment. Then, he rushed towards the demon and began to fight it.

However, from a true perspective, the demons fighting Xuan Yue are actually the "Heavenly Principle".

"Beautiful, so beautiful!" Abyss chuckled from a distance. [Heavenly Principle] had been pestering him, and luring it away seemed impossible. Then he discovered that the little bird hadn't completed its transformation; its willpower was weak. He'd given it a little scare, but the bird had completely shut down its senses, focusing only on fighting, and hadn't even noticed anything amiss with this illusion.

"[Order]! Wake up, you idiot!" [Heavenly Principle] had been keeping an eye on [Abyss]'s movements and, noticing that he was trying to escape, immediately shook off Xuan Yue and headed to block him.

"Demon, don't run!" Xuan Yue immediately gave chase, interrupting Tian Li's next move.

"Hahaha, [Tianli], I'll lend you this place to continue playing. I'll take my leave first." [Shenyuan] teased from behind Xuan Yue. At this moment, Xuan Yue couldn't see him at all; he only had eyes for the demon [Tianli].

"Crossing the Yellow Springs, gazing at the other shore, dreaming of the River of Oblivion, three feet of raging flames burn away the heavenly calamity!" This sword strike was not aimed at the "Heavenly Principles," but rather at the person behind him, carrying a terrifying temperature and the power of purification, slashing towards the true enemy.

"Aaaaaah!!" The will of the Abyss was instantly burned away, accompanied by a terrifying scream that echoed to the outside world.

"They... succeeded?!" Barbatos was being supported by Morax. They had been pulled back by the "life force," and if they continued any deeper, they might end up like Thor and Ice God.

"I'm afraid so, but the Abyss has also been thoroughly enraged." Morax couldn't help but worry about Xuan Yue inside.

Inside the space, Xuan Yue and Tian Li stood side by side, watching as the will of the Abyss coalesced once more.

"You...you dare to do this! This time, none of you will escape!" Countless figures gathered in this space, surrounding Tianli and Xuanyue.

"Split up."

"it is good."

The two gods raised their hands, dispelling the illusory figures on either side, their roles clearly defined. 〖Heavenly Principle〗 controlled 〖The Abyss〗, preventing it from leaving the area, while Xuan Yue was responsible for igniting these wills, causing them to vanish into nothingness.

Time was stretching out, and they could no longer perceive the time in the outside world.

"Huff, hah." Xuan Yue used the Shaoyang Sword to support her body. The aura of the abyss had been greatly diminished, but it still remained.

〖Tianli〗 was also panting slightly, but was also wary of 〖Abyss〗's sudden attack.

"It's no use. The abyss has already penetrated deep underground. All your efforts are in vain!"

"..." Neither Xuan Yue nor Tian Li spoke. Shen Yuan was indeed right. They had already penetrated deep into the earth's veins, and the souls of the creatures they had tainted had become corrupted.

(What should we do? We can't let the Abyss escape from here. What other options are there?)

I, Jin Xuan, a descendant of the Golden Crow and a member of the Golden-Winged Roc lineage, offer this sacrifice: the Zhaoyang Compass!

The Zhaoyang compass, yes, that thing!

Xuan Yue was about to do something when she suddenly heard Xuan Qing's words.

Xuan Yue, live well...

(Sorry... Xuanqing.) Xuanyue stretched out her left hand, took a deep look, then plunged it into her body and took out a compass. The compass had some cracks, but its style was obviously related to the compass hanging high outside.

"You! Stop him!" Abyss saw through Xuan Yue's thoughts; how could it possibly let him use that move again?

“Heavenly Principle, don’t let him get in my way.”

"it is good."

With the help of "Heavenly Principles" to buy time, Xuan Yue once again focused her mind and established a connection with the Zhao Yang Compass. With Jin Xuan's memories, everything became much easier.

"No!" The Abyss beings began to fight desperately, attempting to shake Xuan Yue's will.

Darkness and fear surged into Xuan Yue's heart once again. Xuan Yue tried to suppress the discomfort and struggle against it, but it seemed that she was sinking deeper and deeper.

He felt himself floating in the darkness, the pressure making it hard to breathe. Then a hand pulled him out, gently stroking his eyes, and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

“Xuanqing…” Xuan Yue regained consciousness and, without waiting for the Abyss to react, started the final program of the compass.

Heaven and earth are divided into yin and yang, yin and yang are divided into two polarities, and the two polarities are divided into heaven and earth.

"A very good introduction, but let's not have a next time. Your Majesty, just tell me its function directly. This thing reminds me of the altar in the center of the square." In his memory, he was Jin Xuan, teasing the compass's design.

"Um... I just remembered, this compass is indeed used for sacrifice... similar to our ritual practice." Xuan Qing explained somewhat awkwardly.

"Phew~ My dearest ruler, are you preparing to approve documents, reports, or review policies tonight?"

Haha, I used to complain about its design, but I never thought that in the end we would still have to rely on it to break the deadlock. Well then, goodbye, old friend.

A beam of light flew towards the sky, pointing directly at the Yin-Yang Heavenly Compass high above, its oppressive power intensifying as the gears began to turn.

"To lend you a helping hand!"

"To assist the emperor!"

"To assist the emperor!"

"Assisting the Sovereign!" The warriors of the Golden Roc clan transformed into countless beams of light and shadow, merging into the compass. They exhausted their last bit of strength to help their sovereign achieve this goal.

"Has things gotten this bad?" This wasn't the first time she'd seen this beam of light; she'd seen it ten thousand years ago as well. This beam of light had destroyed the abyss once, but the price was devastating.

"We can't stop him from making his decision," [Space] added, acknowledging the truth.

"Offer the soul of the Golden Crow as a sacrifice, Zhaoyang Compass!" Golden light flashed from Xuan Yue's forehead, and the shadow of a Golden Crow was wrapped inside a transparent stone. The Golden Crow tried to break through this protection, but the transparent stone outside stubbornly refused to give way.

"Xuanqing, I'm begging you..."

Xuan Yue's words caused the stone to crack slightly, and the Golden Crow broke through the protection and rushed into the compass.

Without this wisp of soul, Xuan Yue collapsed like a puppet without a soul. The Shao Yang Sword immediately carried Xuan Yue's body out of the seal, trying to take him to the outside world, its blade emitting a faint mournful cry.

"I absolutely cannot fail again!" The Abyss went berserk, trying to stop the Shaoyang Sword from taking Xuan Yue away, and some of its clones also went to destroy the compass.

[Heavenly Principle] brandished its sword to block the way, signaling the Lesser Yang Sword to leave immediately. The Lesser Yang Sword swiftly fled the area, while the Bright Yang Compass sensed its movement and immediately merged into the Yin-Yang Heavenly Compass high in the sky. [Abyss] failed.

"You! You deserve to die!"

-outside world-

"Morax, someone's coming out!" Barbatos pointed to a figure of light in that direction, with Abyss in pursuit.

"It's Xuan Yue! Heavenly Justice is on its way!"

"We can't let them touch it, Song of the High Heavens!"

Morax and Barbatos's attacks slowed down the Abyss's progress, and the Shaoyang Sword, carrying Xuan Yue, had already disappeared without a trace.

The Yin-Yang Heavenly Compass was spinning rapidly, and with a loud "click," the ceremony was complete.

As the magic array rose, a figure appeared in this world, holding a golden egg in his hand. His face showed no emotion, but the invisible pressure he exuded was even greater than that of the "Heavenly Principles".

"Then, as you said, the Abyss will surely be defeated."