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Keqing, who was unfortunately facing such a high-pressure scene when hosting the Immortal Invitation Ceremony for the first time, took a deep breath.

They began to carry out the process that had been carried out in previous years - informing the people of the Emperor's development policy for Liyue in the coming year.

But after seeing the first few plans, even Keqing, who had been able to remain calm in various situations before, suddenly showed a look of surprise that was hard to suppress.

——Even though she had anticipated the special nature of this ceremony, when Keqing actually saw these messages, she still couldn't believe her eyes.

However, facing the expectant gazes of the people below the stage during the ceremony, no matter how surprised they were, they had to read out the message in the oracle according to tradition.

Without having time to think too much, she just paused for a moment and then continued:

"——Liyue has a history of 3,700 years. The legacy issues that are beyond the scope of ordinary people to deal with have accumulated over time to a point that cannot be ignored."

".At the time when the two countries are forming an alliance, the two gods have shown their favor and will work with the immortals to deal with these disasters caused by extraordinary factors in accordance with the mutual assistance regulations. The following are the specific details:"

"——Temporarily and completely seal off the Stratum Chasm. All remaining miners and staff will be evacuated within a certain period of time."

"——Travel to the original area will be prohibited after the 15th of the next month and will be restored at the end of the month."

"——The uninhabited area at Nantianmen is temporarily blocked. Undeclared residents are prohibited from entering the area."

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After completing the announcement of recent plans with an inexplicable feeling, Keqing paused and read out the last few items from the oracle:

"——In the next period of time, the Qianyan Army will blockade some areas that need to be governed.

All those affected, including those working in the abyss, can report any losses they have incurred, and compensation will be provided after verification by the General Affairs Department."

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As these pieces of information were announced, the people in the entire Yujingtai area fell into a short period of silence.

A moment later, the figures of the two gods in the sky slowly dissipated as the ceremony ended.

As if they had finally recovered from this overly intense shock, the people in the audience burst into unprecedented enthusiasm.

"——Great! Great! I knew that Lord Yan would not turn a blind eye to us!"

"The Rocky Abyss has been sealed off for more than half a year. Now that the two gods are willing to help, the hard days for us workers will finally come to an end."

A middle-aged man who was still wearing two thin clothes even in such weather was so excited that he was speechless for a moment after hearing the news that the gods would take action to solve the problem of the abyss.

"Gui Li Yuan? That place is flooded every day. I heard from the merchants who passed by that if you don't walk along the road at night, you will encounter many inexplicable and terrifying monsters."

"——I wonder how the Emperor intends to deal with this? With such a large area, if we can grab a portion of it as soon as it is well governed, we can make a lot of money even if we use it to grow crops!"

The focus of a wealthy businessman was obviously different from that of the workers next to him. He first set his sights on the possible profits contained in the vast plain of Guiliyuan.

"Hiss, I can roughly guess the reasons for the first two."

"But what is the purpose of blocking the South Gate?"

"Apart from the treasure-stealing group, there probably aren't many people going to such remote places on weekdays, right?"

A young man in a long gown and looking like a student was obviously confused by the third notice.

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All of a sudden, all the people became more excited than ever before, knowing that the Emperor would personally work with another god to solve these long-standing problems.

——After the incident in the Abyss, everyone said that Prince Yan no longer cared about the lives of ordinary people because he distributed power to the Seven Stars. But now it seems that he has always been concerned about these things in his heart.

While countless people were analyzing what impact this ceremony of summoning the immortals would have on their lives, Qixing on the stage had another consideration in his mind.

——In this oracle, the Emperor once again chose to personally solve the problem for the people of Liyue after hundreds of years. The signal conveyed by this action forced them to think deeply.

——If it is true as the rumors say, the Emperor will take back some of his power and lead Liyue in person again like he did a thousand years ago.

So how will these "Seven Stars" welcome this "earth-shaking" change in such a future?

For a moment, with the end of this ceremony of summoning the immortals, they were faced with an unprecedented amount of information.

From wealthy businessmen and politicians to ordinary people, everyone on this earth has truly understood.

Whether they like it or not, Liyue will stride into a new historical period in an unstoppable manner.

Whether it was excitement or fear, after the two gods left, the real impact of this ceremony of summoning the gods had only just begun to ferment.

The floating island on top of Jueyunjian and Qingyun.

As a golden light flashed, two young figures quietly appeared in the center of the platform.

——It was Zhongli and Lin Feng who came to review the ceremony after the Immortal Summoning Ceremony.

Even though Lin Feng was involved in the drafting of this oracle,

But when I think of the entries that are completely opposite to the Emperor's ideas in the game,

He once again clearly realized how much change his existence would bring to the world.

But even though the ceremony of inviting the immortals has been completely concluded,

In fact, he and Zhongli still had one last thing to deal with - that was to work together to open up a land route between the two countries.

Nowadays, the only way between Xumi and Liyue is through a narrow tunnel in the Layered Stone Chasm.

Even if it is led by gods, the alliance contract can only be effective in very few areas due to the restrictions on the flow of materials and exchange of talents between the two countries.

Therefore, he did not immerse himself in thinking, but spoke:

"Although after the Immortal Invitation Ceremony, I still have many questions I would like to discuss with you, Your Majesty."

"——But after all, this time the ceremony of inviting the immortals took much longer than expected. If we don't go to Caiqiao Valley soon, I'm worried that the God of Wind will be waiting anxiously."

"——How about we finish this last piece of work first?"

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"That's good. If we delay too long, it will be a real headache for my old friend if he makes a scene afterwards."

Originally, he was worried that Lin Feng had consumed too much energy in the operation just now.

So Zhongli teleported to Qingyun Peak, intending to let the other party rest for a while.

After hearing Lin Feng's proposal, he also remembered his old friend's talent in making trouble.

——No reason can make people feel annoyed and headache. If he really finds a suitable reason, I am afraid that I will not be able to live in peace for a while.

Thinking of this, he shook his head and said simply:

".I was worried that you would feel exhausted after spreading power across the entire Liyue area, so I planned to bring you here to rest for a while."

"——Since you still have some strength left, it seems that I have underestimated your ability to recover after gaining the two powers."

"——Well, although my condition is not as good as before, I still have some spare energy."

"Let's go."

“——It’s time to rush to Caiqiao Valley and completely connect the road between Xumi and Liyue, so as to put an end to the last step of the Summoning Immortal Ceremony.”

Shaking their heads, Zhongli and Lin Feng looked at each other, and accompanied by a dazzling golden light, the two gods, who had just attended a ceremony, both disappeared in this secluded place on the clouds.

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Chapter 196: Abyssal Forces Intervening in the Layered Abyss

The westernmost part of Liyue, the Firewood Collecting Valley.

Now, more than half a year has passed since the Stone Abyss was completely sealed off.

Caiqiao Valley, which was originally a resting place for mine workers, became particularly deserted after most of the workers had evacuated.

——But even if there are no workers, there are still some traces of other "laborers".

And at this moment,

A bard in a green robe was having a headache dealing with these treasure-stealing groups that appeared out of nowhere because of the commissions from the other two people.

"——There are too many treasure-stealing groups on this old man's side!"

"I thought the atmosphere in Mondstadt was quite liberal, why is it even more exaggerated here, old man?"

Thinking of the dozens of treasure-stealing camps of all sizes that he had dealt with along the way,

Wendy, who originally thought this was an easy job, couldn't help but put on a bitter face.

As the one who has known the old man the longest among the seven gods, although he is always slacking off on weekdays,

But the two friends who had signed the contract with him seemed to have an inexplicable trust in him as the third party.

Therefore, from the very beginning, they had no intention of hiding from themselves what exactly was going to be done at this ceremony of inviting the immortals.

But it feels good to be trusted like this.

But it is another matter if he is pulled over to help with work just because he is idle.

——While Zhongli and Lin Feng were participating in the Immortal Invitation Ceremony, all irrelevant personnel in the Caiqiao Valley area were cleared out.

Preventing them from being accidentally injured during the subsequent road connection process was the task Wendy was assigned at the beginning.

But who would have known that since he came to Caiqiao Valley, he had not seen any of the so-called "irrelevant personnel", but treasure-stealing groups of all sizes appeared one after another.

Those who steal ore, illegally refine gold, dig for relics, and engage in cross-border smuggling

In this small wood-collecting valley, all kinds of treasure-hunting groups with different functions are present.

Looking at the makeshift "alchemy workshops" around him, Wendy suddenly felt that the security environment in Mond, where treasure-stealing groups were rampant, was not that bad after all.

Seeing this scene, the Wind God, who seemed to be doing nothing, shook his head slightly and couldn't help but sigh:

"Alas, it's not easy for the old man either."

"With such a big country and so many people, if I had to manage everything myself like the old man, I would want to run away just thinking about it."

"——Sure enough, it's more suitable for me to just lie down and sleep in a corner after drinking cider like I did in Mondstadt."

Thinking of the time and energy his two friends spent on governing the country, Wendy shook his head and felt that the current "free" Mondstadt was actually quite good.

"Ah? Who are you?!"

"Boss, there are enemies."

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While thinking and complaining, he used strength close to that of an ordinary God's Eye holder to deal with the treasure-stealing groups hiding in caves and underground.

Wendy has been busy for a while, paying off the debts she had to pay for the free food and drinks she had been eating and drinking for a while.

Finally, I managed to complete this commission jointly issued by the two gods before the agreed time.

After sensing the faint elemental fluctuations in front of him,

The bard, who had not even broken a sweat, was more nervous than ever.

I took a look at my neat and tidy appearance.

Wendy, who was ready to take advantage of the opportunity to buy a few more bottles of good wine, thought quickly and simply smeared some dust on her face and rolled over.

With a miserable look as if he had been beaten up by someone, he faced the two young figures that appeared not far away.

"——Wow, old man, you are finally here!"

"——Before I came here, you didn't tell me there were so many treasure-stealing groups here!"

"Look, look, they beat me up when I wasn't paying attention, and I'm in this state.

Old man, you must be kind and give me a few more bottles of good wine as promised!"

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Because I was afraid that Wendy would solve it too quickly, I waited impatiently in the woodcutter's valley.

Having given up their original rest plan, the road repair duo who had just been teleported from Qingyun Peak,

After seeing the God of Wind who seemed to have been pinned to the ground and kicked for a long time, they were both silenced by this operation.

Seeing that the old man seemed to have no idea how to respond for a moment,

Lin Feng shook his head, glanced at the large group of treasure hunters gathered behind Wendy, and said helplessly:

"Okay, okay. I know you've been working hard. Let's talk about the wine after we get back."

"——I'll give you some extra date palm wine from Xumi. Don't stare at the bottles of fine wine that the old man has stored for hundreds of years.