Genshin Impact: Awakening in the Darkness

Xuanqing: "I will lend you a hand."

Xuanqing didn't understand what "Xuanqing" meant: "Do you want to do something before you replace me?"

Xuanqing shook his head: "My decision is—to help you suppress the imbalance of 'Order'." He looked at the warriors who stood tall and straight despite the oppressive aura at the port and said, "What you just said has inspired me. Liyue will become the next Dragonslumber Valley..."

Xuan Qing: "I still don't quite understand..."

Xuanqing: "Of course, sometimes we don't even know what we're saying. This remaining fragment of me only represents everything from the 'War of the Demon Gods.' Similarly, I also represent the remnants of the memories of 'Dragon Sleep Valley.'"

Xuanqing: "If Liyue is a continuation of Dragonslumber Valley, then could you become the fusion of two eras?"

“You…” Xuan Qing had already understood “Xuan Qing”’s thoughts. Seeing Xuan Qing’s shocked eyes, “Xuan Qing” seemed to have expected it: “Surprised? We’ve done this many times before, heading towards annihilation. To be honest, I don’t really want to replace you. You’ve found a new family, while I’m like a drifting duckweed, never belonging to this world. Rather than letting the ‘order’ rewind, it’s better to let you continue with my share.”

Xuanqing's hand touched the jade pendant at Xuanqing's waist, which floated in his hand and faintly glowed. Xuanqing touched Xuanqing's hand and placed it above the jade pendant.

Xuanqing: "You should be happy for me and for yourself. I will achieve my wish, and haven't you also overcome your inner demons?"

Xuanqing knew what he was talking about and smiled slightly, "Yes...we should be happy."

The two looked at each other and smiled. Suddenly, the light from the yin-yang openwork jade pendant burst forth, and specks of fluorescence surrounded them and wrapped around their hands.

Xuanqing: "I am a remnant of the old era, a remnant of history."

Xuan Qing: "I am the bearer of the new order, crossing the long river of time."

Xuanqing: "I come from the past, the embodiment of 'Order' in retrospect."

Xuan Qing: "I represent the future, the embodiment of the changing 'order'."

Xuan Qing: "We are all witnesses to this era, chroniclers, and also rule-breakers! We will create a state of 'balance'!"

The fluorescent light that had been wrapped around Xuanqing began to envelop him. At the same time, Xuanqing felt that he was no longer affected by the imbalance, and his power was slowly returning.

"Then, it's time to say goodbye." Just as the fluorescent light was about to completely cover Xuanqing's body, he spoke: "Take my share and protect Teyvat. Let's not repeat the tragedy of the 'Era of Oblivion.'"

After saying "Xuanqing," he disappeared, and the effects of the imbalance of "order" completely disappeared.

"I will……"

———On the "Pavilion of Jade"———

"Huff...huff..." Kong gasped for breath. These Fool soldiers seemed endless, surging towards them in waves. Keqing's stamina was also waning, and she had some wounds on her body. Fortunately, she was fast, otherwise she would have definitely been hit by that lightning hammer.

Paimon was starting to panic: "There are too many fools, we're about to..."

Grandma Ping chuckled and said, "Children, are you trying to say 'we're about to lose control'?"

Paimon: "Hey! Who... what's your name?!"

Grandma Ping gathered a stream of immortal power in her hand and transmitted it to Ke Qing, Kong, and the rest of the Qianyan Army who possessed the Eye of God.

Grandma Ping: "Hahaha, everyone in Liyue calls me Grandma Ping. Don't say anything discouraging, accept this."

Kong was swinging his sword when he felt as if his attack had unleashed a shockwave upon impact, instantly catching a group of Fatui.

Paimon: "This is...fairy power! Wow, it's 'Grandma Ping's Shockwave'! Grandma Ping is so strong!"

"Once you've adapted, start your counterattack." Granny Ping looked at the battlefield and suddenly noticed Kong's strange physique: "Hey, this traveler... seems to be able to contain multiple kinds of immortal power."

Xiao glanced at them and heard Granny Ping's sigh. He immediately gathered a wisp of energy in his hand and transferred it to Kong, who was still able to continue fighting.

"The name Yaksha means 'swift.' With my divine power, try to run like me." After saying this, Xiao immediately rushed back to the battlefield.

Sora didn't expect Xiao to share some of his power with him, and then... he couldn't stop running!

Paimon: "You ran way too fast!"

At this moment, Gan Yu also put away her bow. The battlefield was somewhat chaotic, and her ranged attacks were not very effective, so she followed Granny Ping's example and used her magic power to bless all the warriors.

Gan Yu: "The Blood of the Qilin will protect you from evil. Put aside your worries about being injured—that's what I did during the War of the Demon Gods."

With the blessing of these immortal powers, everyone's pressure eased considerably, their morale gradually rose, and they turned the tide of the battle.

Ke Qing: "Everyone, keep up the good work! The number of fools climbing the Jade Pavilion is decreasing!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the Thousand Rock Army rallied their spirits, shouting, "Fellow soldiers! Once we've dealt with them, you immortals can focus on the demon god!"

"Charge!" The Thousand Rock Army's attack became swift and fierce, and Sora and Keqing's swordsmanship grew even more ruthless. Only when the last enemy fell and there was no further support did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

Xiaoyue: "The interference has been removed, we can now exert our full strength."

The three immortals increased their output of immortal power, and the three energies combined to unleash a powerful attack that rushed towards Oser.

"Hmm?" Xuan Yue glanced at the attack and immediately retreated. Just as Ausel was about to give chase, he ran into the attack. This attack aggravated his old wounds, and a surge of anger rose in his heart.

Paimon was overjoyed when he saw the hit: "It worked! If we keep suppressing it like this..."

Before she could finish speaking, they saw a ball of energy simultaneously condense in the mouths of Osel's six heads.

"Not good!" Xuan Yue tried to interrupt their attack, but Oser had one head that hadn't used its power like the others, just waiting for him to come this way. Then that head directly rammed into Xuan Yue, knocking him aside and sending a shockwave in the direction he flew backward.

The people in the Jade Pavilion: !!!

"Jin Xuan! No!" Paimon cried out, but a figure had already swiftly approached and rescued Xuan Yue before the attack arrived.

"Great Sage Who Subdues Demons!" Gan Yu was also a little frightened, while Xiao looked at Xuan Yue with concern. He found that Xuan Yue's injuries were quite serious. Aosai's attack just now was not light, and he must have suffered internal injuries.

"Ugh...cough cough." Xuan Yue spat out a mouthful of blood, and before she could catch her breath, she immediately said, "Quick! Get away from here!"

Ke Qing: "What?!"

Everyone looked up and saw that Oser's attack had completed and was shooting straight into the sky. A sense of crisis arose instantly. Just as Liu Yun and the others were preparing to launch another attack with the "Return to the End Machine," the attack from the sky arrived. It slammed down with immense power, shattering the platform instantly.

Many of those who hadn't yet evacuated, including the traveler, fell from the platform. Xiao immediately flew over and rescued the traveler, while the remaining Thousand Rock Army soldiers were rescued by Xiaoyue, Lishui, and Liuyun and taken back to Qunyu Pavilion.

Xuan Yue: "Cough cough! Watch out, the attack is coming again!"

Oser began his attack again.

Xiaoyue and Lishui immediately constructed defensive formations, but... this time, "Qunyu Pavilion" didn't seem to be his target; his attack was directed at—Liyue Harbor.

Paimon: "His attack is heading towards Liyue!"

Sora: "What do we do?!"

Xuan Yue wiped the blood from his mouth and spread his wings to rush out. Liu Yun, Granny Ping, Xiao, Li Shui, and Xiao Yue immediately grabbed him.

"Get out of the way!" Xuan Yue was extremely anxious at this moment, and her tone turned cold.

"What do you want to do?" Grandma Ping asked.

"My golden body is large enough to cover the entire Liyue Harbor! I can withstand Oser's attack!"

"We disagree!" Xiaoyue shook her head.

"No, no! It's too dangerous!" Paimon also stopped him.

Kong shook his head in disagreement: "There must be another way!"

"It's too late!" Seeing that Oser had already launched an attack, Xuan Yue immediately spread his wings, trying to block Li Yue above him before the attack arrived.

But Ausel's attack was faster than his, and Xuan Yue was filled with despair...

"Rise!" With a sharp shout, a huge golden lotus shield suddenly appeared, enveloping the entire Liyue Harbor and blocking the attack.

Liyue is intact.

“This sound…” Xuan Yue stood frozen in mid-air, enveloped by the barrier, and even his injuries seemed to improve.

He was very familiar with the divine power emanating from "Order".

"This... could it be Lord Celestial!" Upon seeing this scene, the people of Liyue Harbor, who had been fleeing in all directions, stopped in their tracks and shouted the name of Lord Celestial.

"Ah Yue, rest now." Xuan Qing, dressed in a divine robe, appeared before Xuan Yue and then transmitted his voice to the "Qunyu Pavilion": "Everyone, I've kept you waiting."

"It's the Heavenly Lord!" Xiaoyue exclaimed in surprise.

Ningguang: "Hmm? That voice is Lord Tianjun." She lowered her head in thought, seemingly lost in thought.

Xuanqing: "I will guard Liyue Harbor, so there is no need to worry about the safety of the rear. However, I have only recently awakened, and I am afraid that my current power is not enough to suppress Oserw."

Paimon: "Oh! What should we do? What about the other fairies? Do you have any ideas?"

Liu Yun shook his head and said, "Without the 'Return to the End,' it will be difficult for us to continue our counterattack!"

Gan Yu also said with some distress, "Even with the Heavenly Lord's protection, it's not a long-term solution. But the 'Jade Pavilion' is currently Liyue's last line of defense; we can't afford to retreat even a step!"

Ningguang left the control panel and came to them, saying, "May I ask, Heavenly Lord, is your current power enough to restrain Oser?"

Xuan Qing: "Sure. I can hold him off for half an hour."

"Thank you, Heavenly Lord." After saying this, Ningguang turned to everyone and said, "I have a plan. With the Heavenly Lord's guarantee, this method has a high success rate."

Paimon immediately asked expectantly, "What method?!"

Ningguang looked at the pavilion with some reluctance, but then, looking at the monster threatening Liyue in the distance, she instantly made up her mind:

"I want to give up 'Qunyu Pavilion'."