Chapter 54 The decisive battle.

At the gate of Liyue that welcomes foreign tourists, countless thousands of Rock Army soldiers surrounded it, waiting in a serious posture. Ningguang, Keqing and the other seven stars stood aside, as if waiting for something.

In the distance, a fairy crane fluttered its wings and slowly descended from the sky to the ground, standing at the front of the team. She raised her head, and her bird eyes, set against red eyeshadow, revealed majesty and oppression. Two fairy deer followed behind her step by step, stepping into the air.

Xiao Shangxian appeared at the end of the group of immortals, holding his arms, without saying a word.

Liuyun Jiefeng glanced at Ganyu, who was standing between the two camps with a slightly frowned face and a slightly uneasy expression. He then looked at Ningguang, who was still smiling and dignified, and said in a questioning and arrogant voice:

"Why, such a big fuss, do you not welcome us?"

Ningguang smiled and said calmly, "Of course not. The immortals have come from afar, so they naturally need the most solemn welcoming ceremony."

She paused, her tone still gentle: "But now is a special period. As the Seven Stars and the administrators of Liyue, we should act more carefully. I hope you can understand."

Lishui Dieshan snorted: "Your comprehensiveness means you bring soldiers to surround us? This is indeed grand."

Liu Yun was a little angry, and her cry became even sharper. She flapped her wings vigorously, releasing a pressure that impacted everything around her:

"No matter how many there are, isn't it a bit too much to expect us to fight against the immortals with just these fragile human bodies?"

The immortals behind Liuyun, including Ganyu, all stood still under Liuyun's impact. Only the Seven Stars and Qianyan Army members felt their legs go limp due to the pressure, and it was as if a terrifying air current was flowing inside their chest.

Keqing frowned and her face turned pale. She respected the immortals who had built and protected Liyue, but if they wanted to destroy it all because of the Emperor's death, then humans would never sit idly by and wait for death.

She thought that the situation was like a huge balance, originally tilted towards the immortals. If this negotiation was not successful and the balance tilted just a few notches, Liyue might be controlled by these immortals who didn't care about government affairs, had a weak sense of time and were arrogant towards mortals.

So from the beginning she chose to remain silent and had to leave the confrontation to Ningguang, who was best at negotiation. Not to mention that behind this huge scale, there might be a beast that was powerful enough to overturn everything.

Ningguang looked at Liuyun Jiefeng, who was already releasing his pressure, and took a breath. She added under pressure:

"The immortals may have some misunderstandings. We naturally come to negotiate with the immortals with the utmost sincerity. These Thousand Rocks Army are stationed here only to deal with the next crisis that may erupt in Liyue so that they can be deployed at any time. We have no intention of offending the immortals."

Tsuki Tsuyoshi: "A possible crisis? That's a good excuse."

Xiao remained silent and closed his eyes. Although the Thousand Rocks Army surrounding this place would definitely make him wary of attacks from them, Tian Quanxing's words might not be empty talk. He had been killing for many years and at this moment he did inexplicably have a premonition of danger.

Why is this?

Liuyun Jiefeng got to the point: "We were told by a traveler that the Rock King was murdered during your ceremony to summon the immortals. Is this true?"

Ningguang was silent for a moment. “It is true. The Seven Stars have sent people to Liyue to investigate the murderer of the Emperor, but they have not yet reached a conclusion.”

Even if she guessed that the Emperor was not dead, these mortals could not find out anything. However, the truth was hidden behind the fog, and the rumor that the Emperor had passed away was hanging over everyone, which inevitably made her mood worse and worse:

Liu Yun's pressure became even heavier, his tone became more serious, his voice became louder and louder, and he made no secret of his attitude of coming to question:

"What is the purpose of the Seven Stars slandering foreign travelers, hiding their immortal bodies, and taking advantage of the vacuum period after the death of the Emperor to quickly seize power?!"

Upon hearing that the traveler had left the Qun Yu Pavilion, Liu Yun originally wanted to inquire about his attitude, but he did not get any news from Kong in Liyue Harbor. Instead, he learned that Qixing had blocked the news of the Emperor's murder in the entire Liyue Harbor, as if he had been prepared and was dividing up and controlling all the power that originally belonged to the Emperor.

?

Where does this put the Emperor's position in Liyue for thousands of years? Where does this put these immortals? Without the Emperor, can these seven stars really manage the huge Liyue? Who can guarantee that they will not be corrupted by greed and destroy this country? ?

The immortal is worthy of being an immortal. Even more powerful power was released from Liuyun Jiefeng's body. Behind Ningguang, more and more Qianyan soldiers without the Eye of God could no longer support their bodies. They were trembling and could only stand with the support of the people around them. There were even a few weak soldiers who had already kneeled on the ground.

Ningguang and Keqing were closest to Liuyun Jiefeng and were the first to be hit. The light of the Eye of the Thunder God had already lit up, and a long sword appeared in Keqing's hand. She glanced at the staggering Thousand Rocks Army. She gritted her teeth, drew her sword without fear, looked at Liuyun Jiefeng, and prepared to raise the hilt.

Ningguang suddenly stretched out her hand to hold the person beside her, and at the same time tried her best to suppress the energy fluctuations in the air that prevented her from moving.

Can't fight.

Not long ago, when Ganyu returned from Ogihua Island, she also brought a message from Mr. Liaoran, saying that the danger in the sea would appear within an hour or two, and asked her to immediately organize the Thousand Rock Army to be prepared.

But at this critical moment, news came that the immortals who had lived in the mountains for a long time had come with ill intentions.

Once a fight really breaks out, not only will the Qianyan Army suffer heavy losses and be unable to resist the crisis, but it will also be almost impossible to win.

But...but she had not expected the immortal's attitude to be so brutal. He started to use force without saying a word. In the current situation, there was not even time to explain to her.

Gan Yu looked anxious, clasped her hands to her chest, and shouted, "Master Liuyunjiefeng!"

Liu Yun glanced at Gan Yu without saying anything. Her expression softened and her attitude had loosened a little, but her dominance remained the same. She looked back at Tian Quan.

A golden glow of rock element surrounded Ningguang's body, and her appearance had taken on a bit of a wolfish look. She struggled to take two steps forward, withstanding most of the pressure and protecting Keqing and the Thousand Rocks Army behind her.

Her consciousness gradually blurred, but Ningguang still stared at Liuyun with her eyes wide open. Her lips were rubbed with blood. She didn't know whether it was for the benefit or for Liyue, but she used her will as the last bargaining chip, hoping to get a chance to talk to the immortal.

Suddenly, a light mist rose from the field, as if there was a current of air passing through. Ningguang felt the pressure suddenly reduced, and the original tearing depression was swept away. A cool voice rang from her ears, soothing her mood:

[I said before that I would help you calm the anger of the immortals. Sorry, I am a little late. 】

In the open space near the anchor point in the distance, a white-haired man walked slowly in the lingering mist, and his icy blue-white antlers were looming, and finally gradually solidified.

His pale blue eyes flashed with a fluorescent light for a moment, and he let his mist like water blow through the entire crowd, blowing through every member of the Qianyan Army, letting it press down on the pressure from Ziliuyun and restore the remaining mental pressure in the soldiers' minds.

Yiran smiled, one hand behind his back, and looked at Liuyunjiefeng not far away. The mist and wind intertwined, as if whispering to him:

What do you think? Is the character of the current ruler of Liyue to your liking?

Humph, Liu Yunjiefeng turned around and said nothing more.

Yiran smiled and said: "It's been a long time since we last met, Master Liuyunjiefeng, please calm down.

Tianquan and I have some friendship... The slander against the traveler must be a misunderstanding. The emperor's immortal body has now been handed over to me for safekeeping by Ningguang. As for power, the country cannot be without a ruler for a day. I think the real emperor is also well aware of this."

"The Emperor's whereabouts are unknown, and the Seven Stars have taken a lot of care in taking over Liyue. If the immortals are worried, you can investigate further."

He paused, raised his head to look at the dark sky in the distance, then looked back at Liuyun and continued:

"There is an even greater test waiting for them... and for us as well. Now, please, Master Liuyunjiefeng, give Qixing a chance."

Liu Yun turned her head back. She was not an unreasonable person. Yi Ran had always been a descendant of the immortal family whom she liked very much. Since the other party had explained it so clearly and gave her a way out, she, Liu Yun Jie Feng, was naturally willing to listen to the other party's opinion.

She exchanged glances with the bird and deer behind her and replied, "Since Yiran said so, I will not pursue the matter for now."

She looked at Ningguang and Keqing: "Although the seven stars this year are more purposeful and power-hungry, they also have some will to protect Liyue. With Ganyu's support, they can be considered qualified juniors and leaders."

Ningguang had calmed down, but she was still a little upset.

She thought... before, after the Immortal Ceremony, she handed the Immortal Ancestor Fa Fei to Mr. Yu Ran in exchange for a promise to calm the anger of other immortals. This was truly the most worthwhile deal she had facilitated in recent years.

Ningguang's voice returned to its normal rhythm: "Thank you for your understanding. We, the Seven Stars, will not let you down."

Liuyun Jiefeng's tone also softened significantly. She ignored Ningguang and asked Yiran, "What you said before, the great test..."

Sizzle——

Before he finished his words, Xiao's Hepu Iris suddenly crossed the ground. A numbing chill surged over his body. He looked up at the sky. The sky, which was originally a little gloomy, was now surrounded by thick black clouds, which circled around and covered the sky above the Solitary Cloud Pavilion. It was as if an ancient beast had appeared in the world. The omen of impending disaster weighed heavily on his heart.

Liu Yun was suddenly interrupted. He turned around to look at Xiao Shangxian and asked, "What's wrong? Great Sage Conquering Demons?"

Xiao frowned and said nothing. Liu Yun followed his line of sight and looked up at the sky. Just one glance was like the sound of drums. An uncertain premonition gradually made her tense.

In just one sentence, a huge creature slowly rose from the sea hundreds of miles away. A monster as crystal clear as a water snake broke through the sea surface, revealing its terrifying face. It twisted its body and groaned. Just by the transmission of sound waves, it had already rolled up huge waves on the distant sea surface.

Xueyue Zhuyang took a few steps forward and approached Liuyun's side, his voice trembling with obvious tremors: "That is..."

Xiao answered, his tone solemn: "The Demon God of the Whirlpool, Osel."

Feeling the overwhelming energy, Xiao added: "It's Osair in his prime."

Phew… Perhaps he felt that the dark cloud hanging over everyone’s heads was not enough, so he stood behind them and added grimly:

"Maybe... it's not just Osel."

It was not only Osel who was suppressed under the Lonely Cloud Pavilion, but also countless old demons.

Perhaps their power is not as strong as Osel's, but if they were released together, it would be a huge disaster not only for Liyue Port, but also for the entire Liyue.

Ningguang's eyes fixed, realizing something, she waved her hand and gave an order to the leader of the Qianyan Army behind her:

"Quick! Follow the previously arranged actions, evacuate the civilians who were notified in advance, guard the supplies and heavy weapons transported to the sealine, and prepare for battle!!"

She turned around and said to Liuyun Jiefeng and the others, "My fellow immortals, the strategic vision of the Qunyu Pavilion is excellent. Please put aside your prejudice against the Seven Stars for the time being and follow me to the Qunyu Pavilion. We will discuss strategies together and help Liyue."

"Let's go."

Yiran spoke in a calm tone, and then he transformed into a fairy deer. He glanced at Ningguang and Keqing with his divine mist-blue eyes, picked up one person, and flew towards the direction of the Qun Yu Pavilion on the mist.

A faint mist still lingered around everyone. Perhaps it was suppressed by the force of natural rules. The immortals focused their minds and became increasingly calm.

Xiao disappeared immediately thereafter. Xueyue Zhuyang picked up another person at the same time and flew to the palace in the sky together with the immortals.

…

On the other side, Kong and Paimon finally saw the Qun Yu Pavilion gradually moving towards the sea. They identified the direction and climbed up to the palace through the passage on the ground.

Paimon panted and spoke very quickly, "I am so tired. If we hadn't spotted something huge flying in the sky, we would still be like headless flies, not knowing where to go!"

After two rounds of fierce fighting, coupled with the pressure from the Ancient Demon God and a long run, Kong already felt a little breathless. While trying hard to regulate his breathing, he looked at the people who had gathered in the Jade Pavilion.

"We will also help," said Xu Ruo.

Paimeng's eyes suddenly widened: "Master Liuyunjiefeng... Xiao, and... Master Yinyuantawu? Why are you all here? I heard from the Thousand Rocks Army on the road that you are still in conflict with the Seven Stars..."

Liu Yun: "Everything has its priorities. Now the crisis that belongs to the entire Liyue is right in front of us. Are we immortals so unreasonable?"

"Hmm... Also, what you mean by drinking the abyss mist is..."

"Ahem." The fairy deer interrupted, "Osser has already emerged from the sea with his entire body. There are still countless sea monsters and demons around him that are not as powerful as him, but they are all coming at us in a strong way. We must hurry up and think about how to deal with them."

Xiao took a look and understood. Isn't Yinyuan Tawu just... Liuyun and the others don't know? ?

Kong and Paimeng blinked innocently. In fact, if it weren't for them, the immortal name that Yiran casually used to perfunctorily deal with them would never have been known by the Great Sage Subduing Demons.

Xiao pondered for a moment, then spoke in a low voice: "After all, Osel is the demon god that commands the whirlpool and the sea. Above the sea, he can exert his greatest power and authority...

If the Geo King was still in Liyue, I'm afraid no matter how many demons there were, we wouldn't be afraid. But now, if we want to defeat Osair, especially to break free of all the seals on Osair, I'm afraid even with all the power of the immortals, we may not be able to do it. "

"What??!" Paimon was surprised.

Xiao was silent. After all, as immortals, they were not yet qualified to become demon gods. Compared with Osel, they were not even qualified to participate in the war against demons.

Fortunately, they followed the God of War, Rock King, who ensured their invincibility on the battlefield and protected them from the minions of other demon gods.

Ningguang gritted her teeth and said, "My fellow immortals, I still have a batch of the Ultimate Resurrection Machines that Mr. Ran has improved for us. With their effects, I wonder if we can unleash the full power of the immortals when facing the demon god far away in the sea."

She glanced at Yiran who had transformed into a fairy deer and mobilized the rock elemental power in her body. As her feet left the ground, her fingers kept flying, and a huge golden formation appeared on the ground of the Qun Yu Pavilion.

The golden thread entwined, Ningguang raised her aura and pointed at the formation in front of her: "Open——"

Along with this shout, layers of dark golden stairs rose up, bringing with them several exquisite and sharp return machines.

"The final destination..."

Liuyun Jiefeng muttered to herself, as if she recalled something. She approached the mechanism and exclaimed, "As expected of the young immortal I favor. This mechanism has really improved the Return to the End mechanism that I originally built."

"With their power, there might be a chance..."

Kong was puzzled: Immortal? Isn't it true...

Boom——

One of Osser's five-headed snake body shook vigorously and stretched towards the direction of Liyue Harbor. A huge and powerful water bomb immediately came from a distance and hit the Qun Yu Pavilion that was swaying in the air.

Due to the powerful perception of the water element, Yiran has already stepped onto the final destination. The pattern on his forehead and the blue and white antlers lit up at the same time. Countless water currents entangled and condensed in it, and finally gathered into a huge force, bombarding the water bombs in the air. The two connected, gathered into a splash of water, and exploded, turning into raindrops falling to the ground.

Paimon was shocked: "How can it be so fast! Osel seems to be very far away from us..."

Tsukiyo also embarked on the final journey: "This is the power of the Demon God in his prime, accept the challenge!!"

Kong slowly relaxed his heart, which was also shaken, and for a moment he forgot what he was thinking. He swept through the drinking abyss and stepped on the mist, and finally turned his attention back to the terrifying enemy in the distance.