Original God: Using a vest knife to make players and game characters cry

The three of them planned to go to Wanmintang for dinner, which was Anqi's suggestion. Compared to the famous Rina and Tsukina, she preferred Wanmintang.

The atmosphere over there is more lively and warm, with a homey feel.

The three arrived at Wanmin Hall and were dumbfounded.

The real Wanmintang is not as narrow as in the game, but now it is bustling with people. To exaggerate, there is not even a place to put your feet down.

"Hey little sister, how about we go to the Glazed Pavilion?"

D'Artagnan noticed that there were still quite a few people waiting at the front desk, and he was reluctant to wait, so he offered his suggestion.

"This... okay..."

Angie had no choice but to compromise; she couldn't very well drag her brother and Elena into waiting, could she?

I should have known. With such a grand ceremony to be held, there must have been a lot of people coming to Liyue during this time. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been so many people even before mealtime.

She even thought she was smart to come before mealtime, but it turns out everyone thinks that way?

The three walked towards the Glass Pavilion. For some reason, Anqi felt that someone was watching her, ever since she arrived in Liyue a few days ago.

Angie's intuition has always been very sharp, but no matter how much she investigated, it was useless, as if it were just her own illusion.

Because she was powerless to help, Angie didn't intervene.

However, her feeling was indeed correct. From the moment Angie set foot on the land of Liyue, she had been under the watchful eyes of Venti and Zhongli.

It's not that I'm worried she'll do something wrong, but I'm worried she'll get into trouble.

The only known person who is confirmed to possess a pure soul must absolutely not be harmed!

……

Inside Wangshu Inn.

Chaska was eating, and across from her, Aoi was chattering away:

"Sister, the ceremony starts the day after tomorrow. Although we came with a mission, don't push yourself too hard. This time, your opponents are all strong people from the other six countries. It's okay if you lose, but you must not get hurt!"

"I have some information about the contestants here. You can take a look later. These are all the recognized top contenders for this ceremony. As long as you don't encounter them in the early stages, advancing shouldn't be difficult."

Nata's situation was special. If it weren't for the invitation personally sent by the Wind God, who represented four gods, Nata probably wouldn't have come to participate.

The older sister was chosen to attend the ceremony, and as the younger sister, Aoi knew her sister's temperament well, so she came along because she was worried about her.

Since we're here, we should show the spirit of the Nata people and not fail to even get a ranking.

Of course, all of this must be based on the premise of safety and no injury.

Chaska listened quietly to what Aoi said, saying nothing but disagreeing in his heart.

How can you fight without getting injured?

Moreover, the participants in this ceremony are all prominent figures from various countries. She can only guarantee that she will not suffer serious injuries, but she cannot guarantee that she will not suffer minor injuries.

Seeing that Kuiko was still talking, Chaska put a piece of food into her bowl.

"Eat quickly, Aoi, the food will get cold soon."

……

The world of players.

Chen Xiyao originally wanted to use Ying to find the people Venti mentioned in Liyue Harbor, but unfortunately, while she did find them, they were all people she already knew.

Kaeya, Rosalia, Seno, Desia, Kujo Sara…

I did see a young reporter in Fontaine, but I didn't see any in Nata, and I didn't even meet Angie from Zhidong.

"I don't know if you guys have noticed, but there are a lot more NPCs in Liyue Harbor in the game, and the number of Thousand Rock Army is several times greater than usual."

Chen Xiyao was extremely familiar with the crafting table and the area around the Adventurers' Guild in Liyue. She recognized the extra NPCs and the Thousand Rock Army at a glance.

After Ying's final conversation with Kujo Sara, it finally showed that time could be accelerated.

Chen Xiyao used a clock to set the time to the day of the ceremony.

……

Liyue, the opening day of the Kaiyang Zhenyue Ceremony.

On this day, almost everyone in Liyue Harbor got up very early and gathered at the seaside.

The venue is currently guarded by the Qianyan Army, and they won't let anyone go up.

A moment later, the earth shook.

The vast and boundless Yunlai Sea no longer has its former shimmering waves. Countless huge black rock steles have risen from beneath the original sea surface, standing atop the original venue.

The square stele is as deep as ink, with sharp edges and corners, carrying an unchanging weight and perseverance.

It's not over yet. The venue is just a huge platform, which is spacious but has no seats for watching the ceremony.

Once the stone tablet stopped growing, outside the venue, a strong wind brought in a large amount of yellow sand, which piled up around the venue, forming a gradually rising circular viewing platform.

Once the initial shape was established, the strong winds subsided, and the yellow sand solidified into rocks.

The Qianyan Army opened the passage, and the crowd cheered as they rushed toward the viewing platform, entering in an orderly fashion under the protection of the Qianyan Army.

Seeing all this, Ying was filled with pride and became even more determined to achieve a good ranking in this ceremony!

"Ying, let's hurry! There are so many people, we might not get a seat if we're late!"

Paimon called out anxiously, "The little guy isn't so sad anymore."

Ying nodded and followed behind the crowd with Paimon.

……

At the venue, Ningguang stood on a floating stone, dressed in a magnificent robe woven with gold thread and embroidered with rock and cloud patterns, exuding elegance and majesty.

"Distinguished guests who have traveled from afar, heroes of Teyvat, and warriors of Thousand Rocks who protect the lands of Liyue—"

She didn't deliberately raise her voice, but her clear, steady, and penetrating voice, with Wendy's help, instantly suppressed the noise of the entire venue, drawing the attention of the guests from the seven countries to her alone.

"Today, the clouds gather and the sea is as calm as a mirror, the sunlight reflecting off this 'miracle of mountains and seas' created by the Lord of the Rock and the Singer of the Wind. Liyue is deeply honored to use this sea and sky as a backdrop and martial virtue as a pledge to invite heroes from the seven kingdoms to join us in this grand event—'The Opening of Yang and Shaking of the Mountains'!"

"The name 'Kaiyang' is not just for show. It commemorates a commander who shines as brightly as a star and is as steadfast as a rock—the previous Kaiyang of Liyue."

"She once stood beneath the towering cliffs, guarding the nation's gates with her own flesh and blood; her fall was like a star falling into an abyss, causing the entire Liyue region to grieve."

"..."

In the audience, Zhongli's eyes flickered. He had existed in this world for a very long time, and the passing of Kaiyang Star felt like it was just yesterday...

Qingxu's eyes were filled with tears. Liyue had never forgotten her sister's sacrifices. Her sister was remembered by everyone, and that was enough!

My sister would be so happy if she knew!

On stage, Ningguang's speech continued.

"This arena, a testament to our covenant! Liyue, with its most solid rock foundation, bears the weight of your courage, and with its freest winds, carries the weight of your illustrious names! Whether you haile from the free-spirited city-states of the wind-whistling, the rainforests brimming with wisdom, the islands shimmering with lightning, the frigid snowfields, the fiery tribes, or the lands of mechanical rhythms—"

"This place is the battlefield where you prove your martial virtue, pursue glory, and fulfill your will to protect!"

"The Liyue Septate and the General Affairs Department have prepared the fairest judgment, the most comprehensive safeguards, and..."

A signature smile, radiating business acumen and the air of a superior, curved her lips.

"...a prize worthy of your outstanding martial achievements. The victor shall enjoy unparalleled glory and rich rewards; and the names of every participant who upheld martial virtue and gave their all shall be engraved in this annals of history, to be remembered by the mountains and seas!"

"Now, I hereby announce that the preliminary rounds of the 'Kaiyang Zhenyue Ceremony' have officially begun!"

The entire venue erupted in enthusiastic applause, which lasted for more than a minute.

Beside Ying, Paimon asked with a puzzled look:

"Ying, there seem to be over nine thousand people in this competition. If so many people are competing together, how long will it take?"

Ying was very experienced in this regard: "Paimon, did you just hear Ningguang mention the preliminary rounds? If I'm not mistaken, these preliminary rounds are the first round of eliminations, which usually eliminates 80% or 90% of the participants."

"What? So many!"

Chapter 283 Preliminary Rounds

After Ningguang finished speaking, she left. Tianquan was the head of the seven stars, so it was impossible for her to preside over the ceremony.

Replacing Ningguang was a female official from the Liyue General Affairs Department who was very familiar with the entire ceremony. She stood on the high platform at the front of the venue and began to introduce the preliminary rounds.

Due to the large number of participants, some weaker contestants had to be eliminated.

Therefore, the preliminary rounds consisted of three stages.

Mysterious Rock Maze: Located on the arena, it is a maze full of traps and mechanisms, testing both skill and intellect.

Ningfeng Yujing: The location is at sea. Examine the balance and reaction. Don't rush when it falls. The Thousand Rock Army will be there to retrieve it from below.

Thousand Rock Shadows: Contestants who pass the first two rounds will enter the Thousand Rock Army's phantom battle formation driven by elemental power. The phantoms are not very powerful, but their formation is rigorous, and they need to pass through it within the specified time.

Only those who pass these three tests are qualified to participate in the subsequent arena battles.

After the female officer from the General Affairs Department finished her introduction and stepped down from the stage, countless huge basalt slabs rose from the center of the arena, and the entire arena quickly transformed into a maze.

The top of the maze is blocked by a wind wall, through which one can see the general layout of the interior.

Ying's competition pass, which she always carried with her, suddenly showed some unusual activity. This was something the female officer from the General Affairs Department had explained before; it meant that the contestant could go to the competition venue to begin the competition.

"Ying, are you going to the competition? Good luck!"

Ying smiled and touched Paimon's little face: "Wait for my good news."

"Yes, Paimon is waiting for you here!"

Ying stood up, and all the audience members around her turned their attention to her.

"He's a traveler!"

"Was the traveler sitting here the whole time? I didn't even see him!"

"That little guy next to me must be the famous Paimon, right?"

"..."

The audience waved and followed the signs down from the viewing platform.

Paimon blushed with pride at the praise and proudly swayed his little belly.

……

A corner of the arena.

There were several hundred people who came down with Ying, and Ying spotted Kaiya in the crowd at a glance.

"Oh, you're a traveler. What a coincidence, we're actually in the same group."

"Kaiya, what a coincidence."

"Haha, it's been a long time since we've had such a lively place. It truly lives up to its reputation as a venue created by the gods. This arena is far too big, and this maze looks like it's going to be very interesting."

Kaeya was eager to get started; he represented Mondstadt on this trip and couldn't afford to let them down.

Many people have already rushed into the maze. Kaeya said to Ying:

"Traveler, I'll go first. I hope we won't meet again in the arena later."

Ying looked up at the towering maze and followed the crowd inside.

……

The world of players.

The three levels present players with three secret realms.

After Chen Xiyao controlled Ying to enter the maze, it loaded for a short while, and what appeared in front of her were more than a dozen identical doors. She randomly chose one of the doors to enter.

"Since it's a qualifier, it shouldn't be too difficult, but I have to be careful. If I fail, I don't know what others will think of me."

Chen Xiyao was delighted by the cheers from the audience on the viewing platform. The Traveler is quite famous in Liyue, and she couldn't afford to lose face here.

Chen Xiyao is very careful, but sometimes being too careful isn't a good thing.

In the game, the floor Ying was standing on suddenly collapsed, and Chen Xiyao had no time to react before Ying fell down.

The image also featured poignant text:

You've been eliminated.