Yujing Terrace
As he crushed the hourglass in his hand, the falling grains of dust slipping through his fingers, Zhongli slowly opened his eyes.
The crowd of ordinary citizens who had been gathered before him fled in panic the moment the winds carrying dust began sweeping through the area.
Ding… ding… ding...
The fourth chime of the bell rang out, and the distant storm of sand and wind surged outward.
In mere moments, it had expanded...
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Mist and dust are fundamentally incompatible elements.
Where mist permeates, dust naturally settles.
When dust fills the skies, it inevitably diminishes the presence of mist.
But at this moment, in Guyun Stone Forest, the two coexist in perfect harmony.
A god with closed eyes and a serene expression gently swayed the bell on her wrist. In an instant, dust filled the skies above Guyun Stone Forest.
Beneath her pale, bare feet lay an eight-headed serpent, its heads on...
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“Is there… someone else on this island?”
The cool sea breeze swept past, making Ren tense.
He turned his gaze toward the island’s center, where towering cliffs jutted sharply into the sky.
“Would anyone even come here?”
Murmuring to himself, he shook his head.
Though, someone had come—him.
Staring at the doll in his hands, he fell into deep thought, recalling Sandrone’s behavior before he landed.
Something interesting...
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“I like…”
Yoimiya froze as realization struck, her bright eyes widening.
She had almost blurted out his name.
Sandrone, you little devil, this is not okay!
The air grew tense, heavy with silence.
“T—”
Sandrone blinked slowly, her expression full of playful malice.
Careful there, Yoimiya. That was close.
“?”
Ayaka and Chisato both turned their attention to Yoimiya, their curiosity piqued.
Both yo...
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Ren tilted his head back to look at the sky, falling silent.
Tonight seemed unusually lively.
It was nice to see several familiar faces, even away from Inazuma City.
But...
Someone in this group didn’t quite belong.
“My dear partner, good evening.”
And she just couldn’t stop smirking mischievously!
“So, you did manage to track me down.”
Ren fixed his gaze on Sandrone, his tone calm.
“You don’t seem surprised to see me,” S...
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“Shogun-sama.”
“What is it?”
“You smiled again.”
“You don’t like it?”
“I do. I’d like to see it more.”
Ren gently cradled the Shogun’s doll in his hands, his voice soft.
A smiling Ei was something utterly irresistible.
However, the fleeting beauty of her smile had already disappeared.
“Mm.”
Ei gave a slight nod, offering no further response.
Turning her face away, she shot Ren a glare.
The aloof Sh...
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“？”
Keqing looked up, slightly surprised.
Her eyes widened as she gazed at Ren.
The campfire crackled softly, its flames dancing lazily.
Ren lowered his head, remaining silent for a long time.
From an observer’s perspective, he appeared to be bowing to a doll.
The scene was inexplicably strange.
“Ren?”
Keqing parted her lips slightly, her gaze complicated.
Instinctively, her eyes flickered to the stunning figure projected withi...
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Although the banquet was held to celebrate their victory and honor the warriors, the luxurious dishes spread throughout the hall were mostly left untouched.
This wasn’t because the food wasn’t enticing—far from it. These high-level, mouthwatering delicacies were simply overshadowed by a far more valuable opportunity: socializing with the influential figures gathered here.
Among the attendees were nobles, knights, and adventurers.
Unlike Elrode, where adventurers were o...
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The battle against the Demon King’s Army was a resounding success.
This outcome was natural and inevitable.
Once Nero decided to join the fight, victory was all but assured.
Thanks to her Imperial Privilege EX, particularly the Charisma skill it granted, Nero inspired everyone on the battlefield. Her rallying words and commanding presence turned the tide, pushing back the invading Demon King’s forces with overwhelming momentum.
<...
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[Alert! Demon King’s Army Attack! Demon King’s Army Attack! A suspected Demon King’s Army unit has been sighted on the plains near the royal capital! Knights, prepare for deployment. The size of this Demon King’s Army unit is significant. All adventurers within the city, please join the defense! High-level adventurers, report to the castle gates immediately!]
When Nero and Yunyun returned to the castle, they were greeted by this blaring announcement.
"N-Ne...
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"So this necklace swaps bodies, huh…"
Claire sat on a chair with an unusually serious expression, listening intently as "Alice" explained the situation. Despite the dark circles under her eyes, her composure didn’t waver.
"Ugh… If only I were the one who swapped bodies with Princess Alice…"
With that muttered lament, her image as a dutiful knight shattered completely.
Claire’s thoughts were so transparent that "Alice" didn’t even bother to call her out.
...
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"So, in simpler terms… this is just a political marriage, isn’t it?"
Thanks to Claire’s detailed explanation, "Alice" had pieced together the situation—and promptly offered this blunt assessment.
"Umu! If it were merely a political marriage, I suppose it wouldn’t be the end of the world. There are cases where such arrangements turn out happy, after all. But Alice hasn’t even met this prince, has she? Has her brother or father completely lost their minds? Throwing away ...
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Throughout history, those with great talent have earned high positions.
Talent comes in two forms: one of intellect and one of strength.
As fate would have it, Fu Xuan was blessed with both. She wasn’t the type to flaunt her abilities arrogantly. Instead, she treated her subordinates with genuine care—though her methods could sometimes use some polishing.
Her dual gifts inevitably gave people the impression of unshakable confidence, as if she stood perpetually aloof from...
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The chaos was swiftly quelled, and the Disciple Sanctus operatives disguised as Alchemy Commission staff were successfully subdued.
However, the situation was far more complex than it initially seemed. When the bodies of the Cloud Knights who had been sent to care for the “survivors” were recovered, every witness felt a chilling dread clawing at their hearts, as if the air itself had become oppressive.
Outside the warehouse, nearly all the commanding officers involved in the o...
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The commanding officer in charge of reporting had already gathered details from the Cloud Knights who first discovered the survivors. His report left little room for error. The survivors' identities were confirmed on-site—they were staff members of the Alchemy Commission, and none of them appeared on the Cloud Knights' Disciple Sanctus watchlist.
This watchlist had been provided to Chen Lin by Dan Shu, through the jade token entrusted to him earlier. Thanks to the intelligence work of...
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A sound tore through the heavens, its force enough to shatter peaks.
Chen Lin never imagined that the moment he mentioned the Artisanship Commission, something truly catastrophic would occur there in the next instant.
“Damn it! My ears almost burst—what’s that noise?”
“No idea. I was just bandaging Old Six’s wounds when that explosion nearly scared my soul out of my body!”
“Same here! I even tore the gauze in half…”
“….”
The Cloud ...
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While the fierce battle at the Alchemy Commission raged on, Fu Xuan was busy searching for Chen Lin.
How could my brother, who was just talking to me moments ago, suddenly vanish? Is this the work of you Disciple Sanctus members?!
Fu Xuan, who had been holding back, immediately leaped into action. The Cloud Knights, equipped with the Xianzhou’s most advanced personal gear and rigorously trained, were already a tough match for the likes of these power-hungry rogues. With...
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Having tracked down the Treasure Hoarders who owed a massive debt, Childe was ready to collect.
He stood before them, exuding calm confidence. “You know why I’m here, don’t you?”
The leader of the group, Wu Lao’er, raised an eyebrow. “What’s with the cryptic nonsense? If you’ve got something to say, just spit it out! Trying to join us with that rich-kid look? You’d better think twice.”
“Ha...” Childe chuckled coldly, his smirk unwavering. “Imaginati...
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After watching Lumine marvel at Summit Shaper for some time, Jax finally spoke up.
“Mind letting me see that sword for a second?”
Without hesitation, Lumine handed the golden blade to Jax. As he gripped the hilt, a wave of memories surged through him, thanks to his innate ability as a Weapons Master.
Each weapon Jax encountered had its own story, its own soul. Aicasong, the axe he gifted to Noelle, had once cleaved the head of a celestial warrior.&...
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“Alright!” Teucer cheered as he ran off to play with the Ruin Guard and Ruin Hunter. Paimon followed closely behind, keeping an eye on him.
Jax had held back when subduing the machines, ensuring there were no major damages to their exteriors. However, he had already extracted the most valuable components from both automatons. As for the hatchling Geovishaps, Jax had discreetly stored their remains—there was no need for a child to witness anything too gruesome.
“When did yo...
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Encased in his heavy, menacing black dragon armor, Jax looked like a manifestation of the Black Dragon itself. His nearly four-meter-long spear and enormous shield made him appear as though he were a fortress given life.
Leaping down from the upper platform, he landed solidly on the ground below, the impact echoing through the ruins. Slowly and deliberately, he advanced toward the Ruin Guard.
The sound of his armored footsteps startled the Ruin Guard from its dormant state. Its si...
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Not long after, the group found themselves hiding at a safe distance from one of the other pillars. Lumine and Jax crouched behind his shield while Paimon hovered nearby, nervously clutching a large Remembrance Stone.
To reassure Paimon, Jax had gone all out, using Black Dragon materials to craft a tiny, custom-made set of black-scaled armor just for her. The little outfit gleamed faintly in the dim light as she flew hesitantly toward the pillar.
Occasionally, Paimon glan...
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It had been over a month since Luo Qing’s disappearance.
Fontaine had finally recovered from the prophecy’s crisis, and society had stabilized.
Meanwhile, Luo Qing’s once lively household now felt much emptier. Ei and Nahida, who had been secretly away for nearly half a year, had returned to their nations to handle pressing state affairs. Even Bu'er had accompanied Nahida back to Sumeru.
The once bustling Fontaine household was now home only to Makoto, Theresa, and the...
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“Grand Sage…”
Bu'er fell silent, her thoughts swirling.
Luo Qing’s words about a direct emissary to convey her will and wisdom—it was obvious he was just trying to create more opportunities to interact with her.
Yet, she couldn’t deny that his suggestion was appealing.
Even gods, despite their vast lifespans, would one day perish. The old, withered trees of their era would fall, and new sprouts would grow in their place.
Bu'er was fully aware...
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Days passed.
Time seemed to flow differently for gods compared to mortals.
Since Luo Qing had arrived in this timeline, nearly half a month had gone by. To Bu'er, however, it felt like only the blink of an eye.
Each morning, Bu'er would visit Sumeru City, walking among the homes beneath the sacred tree. She spent her time answering the people’s questions and imparting wisdom, only to quietly disappear afterward, her destination unknown.
It seemed that Luo Qing’s en...
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Bu'er froze momentarily, her mind struggling to process what Luo Qing meant by “I want to stay by your side.”
What did that even mean?
“Luo Qing, are you saying…”
“Bu'er…” Luo Qing interrupted her softly, his expression suddenly filled with sorrow.
“I can’t return to my homeland. So… could you take me in, at least for a little while? Please, if only because I saved you.”
“I can fight for you—take care of that Boutis guy.”
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The atmosphere grew awkward.
Bu'er stared at Luo Qing, her hands frozen mid-motion as she continued to heal him.
She had lived among the forest creatures long enough to understand that the term “wife” was exclusively used between partners.
After a long pause, and feeling indebted to him for saving her, Bu'er spoke gently.
“Thank you for your help earlier. May I know your name?”
“Luo Qing.”
“Luo Qing…”
Bu'er repeated the...
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Following the direction of the sound, Luo Qing retracted his Susano’o, activated Time Zero, and sped toward the source.
Navigating through the dense rainforest, he finally arrived at the scene.
High above the jungle, a woman dressed in an elegant, pale green gown floated gracefully, her long, snow-white hair flowing like silk. She stood in the air, as radiant and ethereal as a goddess descended from the heavens.
“She’s…”
Luo Qing’s eyes widened in astonishm...
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“You…”
Luo Qing fell silent.
If what this so-called "Sustainer" said was true, attacking her would mean damaging the World Tree.
And since Nahida was the avatar of the World Tree, it would be no different than hurting his own daughter.
“Fine. Staying silent and acting like a big shot, huh?”
As the white-haired woman remained expressionless, Luo Qing’s thoughts raced.
Since her attacks were ineffective against him, wasn’t he the one holding all...
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The sea surged, swallowing the streets of Fontaine.
The faint light of the deep violet barrier shimmered, holding back the floodwaters.
Furina stood at the edge of the barrier, gazing up at the ocean above. Nearly all the citizens now floated on the water’s surface, crying desperately for help.
A massive ship, its origin unknown, had appeared to perform rescue operations.
At first, she feared everyone would be swallowed by the sea and dissolved by the Primordial Wate...
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