Chapter 22 Wind Dragon Ruins Five and a half people must share three seals equally...

On the small path outside the Wind Dragon Ruins barrier, the group unexpectedly met the Abyss Mage they were looking for.

Diluk took out his greatsword: "Go ahead."

Bubble flames and wind arrows exploded one after another in perfect order, evaporation and diffusion collided violently.

Among the five and a half people, it is Diluk and Ibai who support the elemental reaction of the entire team.

But fortunately, we have big swords, one-handed swords, bows and arrows, and mages. The team configuration is complete, and the cooperation of water, fire and wind is also top-notch. It doesn't take much time to deal with these monsters.

"Yi Bai's strength is indeed not to be underestimated."

Qin exclaimed.

Not only is the reaction speed extremely fast, but the control of those bubbles is also very strong. Almost no one will be injured, so there is no need for her treatment. Of course, this is the best outcome.

Xiao Yibai shook his head: "It's everyone's credit."

Wendy: "That's right! Everyone is very powerful. We also have experienced honorary knights, well-trained captains, and the boss behind the tavern who silently protects Mondstadt!"

Paimon put his hands on his hips and said, "There is also the best guide of the Honor Knight and Barbatos, the wind god who only knows how to fish secretly."

Wendy: "Ahaha, I did put in some effort this time. For example... I discovered the magical rhythm that blocked the connection between me and Tevarin from the energy that leaked out after the Abyss Mage was defeated."

"Although that rhythm is even worse than the chorus of the Hilichurls, I have figured out how to break through the storm barrier and enter the Wind Dragon Ruins."

Qin looked at everyone carefully: "Then let's move on."

"The heroic epic is finally entering the chapter of the final battle."

Wendy concluded lightly, and he looked towards the end of the road, but he did not suppress the inexplicable uneasiness that rose in his heart.

Yi Bai landed at the end of the team, looked at the obviously absent-minded God of Wind Barbatos, and lowered his head to think.

Accompanied by a burst of crisp piano music, a strong wind swept through Wendy's hair, and the barrier of the Wind Dragon Ruins was completely broken.

Wendy turned around and looked at everyone:

"That way we can get in."

Paimon: “It’s really open!”

"Of course, don't underestimate the skills of the world's best bard."

Wendy smiled, but the smile gradually faded. He paused and said:

"I have a bad feeling. The wind is very oppressive. The situation inside may be more troublesome than I thought..."

Yi Bai interrupted Wendy's hesitation. The blue ripples in his pupils that usually appeared broken and floating now became calm and firm.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine, Brother Wendy. I promised to help you later."

He looked at Wendy. The wind blew through the gap between Yibai's snow-white hair and brushed past Wendy's ears, as if conveying a signal, a language.

"Trust Him"

Paimon broke the almost frozen silence and tried to boost everyone's morale:

“We’ll help, too!”

Sora nodded as well.

"Mr. Wendy, please don't worry. No matter what happens, as the Lionfang Knight and Dandelion Knight of West Wind, I will do my best to ensure everyone's safety."

Qin promised.

Diluk added:

"No matter how difficult it is to deal with the monsters and dragons of the abyss, humans are still human at heart."

Wendy breathed a sigh of relief, even though he had to use his power and was not willing to put everyone in danger.

But they do have the key to breaking the impasse - Kong, the adorable Xiaobai with mysterious powers, and the reliable people of Mondstadt. He also has to try to trust everyone.

"Then let's go."

"Okay, unlock the new map."

"Although he said he was busy saving the dragon, his eyes were on the treasure chest."

"The background music of Wind Dragon Ruins is so sad..."

"Isn't it possible that those Abyss Cult members will come to stop us again?"

"Isn't this normal? It would be strange if the people of the Abyss Cult would just look at it like this!"

Although there were ruins everywhere, thanks to the occasional winds, everyone still managed to reach the top of the tower, near the Wind Dragon's lair.

Paimon: “This is…”

Diluk: "Based on my knowledge of archaeology, this should be a light-guiding mechanism used to seal space."

Wendy: "Looks like we have to break these three seals first."

Sora sighed, "It's time like this again."

Yi Bai looked at the three seals scattered around:

"Can we split up? I will deal with the Light Guidance Agency in the north with my Honorary Knight brother."

Wendy glanced at Yi Bai and said, "Then Master Diluk and Captain Qin will be in charge of the west. I will go to the south to take a look."

People took action.

Yi Bai followed beside Kong, and as if to prevent the irregular tornado from separating the two of them, Yi Bai unconsciously grabbed Kong's sleeve.

Paimon thought it made sense and also grabbed Kong's hair.

Kong, who was carrying two children, helplessly grabbed Yi Bai's hand and held Paimon in his arms.

Get out of the storm-affected area as quickly as possible.

If you were accidentally blown up by a tornado like that, it would be difficult to escape and spread your wings of wind, not to mention two children who were almost weightless.

While Sora was determining the general direction of the facility, he chatted with Ibai:

"Did Xiao Yibai want to come here on his own this time?"

If he didn't want to go, Wendy probably wouldn't have suggested taking Yi Bai along.

"Um."

"Deep Abyss, I'm a little concerned and want to help."

Kong tightened his grip on Yi Bai's wrist, then immediately relaxed. He looked at Yi Bai and said softly, "Yi Bai has helped a lot."

Sora paused for a moment, then asked:

"Is the Abyss...Is it Yibai's enemy?"

Although he couldn't tell much emotion from Yi Bai's expression, the conflict between him and the Abyss Mage that day was indeed not fake. Kong felt as if he had caught a fleeting thread, and he intuitively felt that the other end of the thread had a strong connection with himself.

Yi Bai was lost in thought for a few seconds, but he didn't avoid the topic and told the truth directly:

“…Not entirely.”

He organized his words and explained softly:

"From different perspectives and at different times, I will have different understandings of the abyss, so... sooner or later, Honorary Knight will have his own definition of the abyss. Just believe in yourself."

...Abyss, Sora thought. From his current perspective, his understanding of the Abyss almost entirely came from what Wendy Kai, Alisa and the others said about the Abyss Cult.

"A bad guy who is hostile to humans", "corrupted Tevarin's spirit", "an inhuman monster", "mutually repelling the Eye of God".

At least for him now, the abyss represents complete evil. He nodded and hummed.

After coming to his senses, Kong turned to look at the rational and cute Xiao Yibai and couldn't help but smile.

"Sometimes I always feel that Xiaobai is not a child who needs to be taken care of, but a reliable and smart partner who can talk to me."

"But since you still look like a child, you need to smile more and have more childish energy, just like Paimon."

"Hey!" Paimon crossed his arms and looked at Sora, "I'm not a kid. Yibai has to call me Sister Paimon! Don't you agree, little Yibai?"

"Yes, Sister Paimon."

Yi Bai raised the corners of his mouth slightly, his aqua blue eyes were like bright ripples in the sunlight, soft, dazzling and pure.

Kong and Paimon were walking and playing, with Yi Bai following beside them and occasionally chiming in. The afternoon sun cast a special halo on the scene.

"Haha, Ibai is so spoiled. Whatever Paimon says is what he does."

"Okay, okay, Sister Paimon."

"These two kids are so cute"

"Especially when Sora was pulling one with each hand, I took a screenshot, it was so adorable."

"Having said that, I still feel like none of these three people are simple."

"It's like... setting a promise. Now that everyone is so close... there won't be any swords in the future."

"What if a little Yibai suddenly comes and backstabs the protagonist, and Paimon is forced to leave, or sacrifice himself to save the protagonist or something like that."

"Mature players need to learn to find their own knives."

"I was having a good time when you guys stabbed me. Are you guys human? (Angry)!!!"

…

"Here's one."

With elemental vision, Kong easily found the light-guiding triangle hidden under the pile of rocks.

With those almost cheating wings, Yi Bai easily brought the triangle down from a high place.

The golden light-guiding triangle, emitting light elements that flowed mysteriously like the starry sky, surrounded Yi Bai and descended from the sky along with a pair of white wings with aqua blue patterns.

Sora thought with a sigh, no matter how many times he looked at them, these wings were so beautiful that they seemed unreal, like an angel descending from heaven, purely shocking.

Paimon flew around the device and said, "Put the device in the center of this disk, and then we should be able to activate the light guide ceremony."

"Be careful, it may require a fight."

Yi Bai reminded.

As expected with such a large and obviously different disc, there is indeed a not-too-difficult battle after the machine is turned on.

Kong swung his bladeless sword and slashed at the suddenly appearing hillbilly. Yi Bai also threw out the bubble and controlled the water hillbilly shaman that was constantly restoring the monster's health and creating thorns.

The challenge has a fixed time, and it doesn't take long before most of the monsters on the opposite side are defeated.

As the last sword fell, accompanied by the sound of the seal breaking, Kong seemed to suddenly sense something, and he raised his head and looked towards the edge of the cliff far away in the Wind Dragon Ruins.

...being at the lowest point with a huge height difference, Sora could see nothing.

He put away his sword and stood there, thinking with some hesitation.

Yi Bai also retracted his strength and stopped where he was, looking into the distance along Sora's line of sight.

Paimon waved his hand: "Hey! What are you guys daydreaming about? Hurry up and leave."

Sora frowned. Maybe it was... an illusion?

He picked up his feet and chased after Paimon.

Yi Bai fell behind by half a second and looked towards the top of the cliff again. He did not see anyone, but Yi Bai knew that Yan was there.

So... could the changes Wendy detected this time be related to herself, the Abyss Order, and her?

Yibai paused, temporarily suppressed his considerations, and followed Kong.

No matter what happens next, if it is out of control caused by him, he will use all his strength to put things back on track as he wants.

A dark light flashed in Yi Bai's eyes, like a hidden wolf in sheep's clothing quietly revealing its claws full of control.