Chương 147: Chapter 147

Golden light instantly bloomed on the top of Tianheng Mountain.

It seemed as if a second golden sun was about to rise in the mountains. The entire Liyue Port was illuminated with golden light, appearing resplendent.

Whether busy, leisurely, or anxious, the people living in Liyue Port put down their work one after another to witness the miracle at Tianheng Mountain and exclaimed.

"Wow! Lord Rex Lapis has appeared! Everyone, look!"

"We can see it too, no need to shout."

"Don't you know? A month ago, the top of Tianheng Mountain became as flat as Yujing Terrace overnight. Only Rex Lapis could perform such a miracle."

"Oh! I also heard from my uncle's second cousin's sister-in-law's best friend who works in the General Affairs Department that the project on the top of Tianheng Mountain is a new square dedicated to worshiping Rex Lapis."

"I've known for a while now. Look at how magnificent our Lord's miracle is. Rex Lapis must be satisfied. Look at this miracle!"

"Don't waste time, start praying! Perhaps Rex Lapis will hear our wishes."

"Yes, yes, Lord Rex Lapis will bless me with fortune."

"Lord Rex Lapis, please bless me so I can find Mora wherever I walk."

"Lord Rex Lapis, please bless me to be liked by many girls."

"Lord Rex Lapis, please bless me with a healthy grandson."

While the people of Liyue Port marveled at the miracle, a golden beam of light rose into the sky and expanded from Tianheng Mountain Square, finally connecting the entire flat top of Tianheng Mountain to the garden.

A huge vermilion gate archway, hundreds of meters tall, formed in the golden light that spanned across the top of Tianheng Mountain.

A gentle yet majestic voice echoed across heaven and earth.

["I was once the god of mankind"]

["I have witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations"]

["I promised to grant humanity civilization, bestow etiquette, teach skills, and create a kingdom for humans"]

["I have cleansed the world for mankind, and protected a corner of the floating world"]

["I have now spent over six thousand years in this world, and even rocks feel weary from time to time"]

["But I am the God of Contracts; if humans still need this initial contract with me"]

["I will fulfill my unfinished responsibilities without hesitation"]

Under the golden light pillar and the words of Rex Lapis, who spoke like an old father, the people of Liyue instantly burst into tears.

"Our lord, the Emperor, has been with us Liyue people for 3,700 years..."

"Yes, the great Lord Rex Lapis has been protecting us for millennia."

"My ancestors have been protected by you for generations."

"Rex Lapis, even as a god, feels tired after protecting us for so long."

"As insignificant humans, all we can do for Rex Lapis is pray."

"Rex Lapis, please take care of yourself."

People in Liyue Port prayed with tears streaming down their faces, some lighting incense and kneeling in reverence.

Travelers who had come to Liyue from other nations could not help but marvel at the greatness of the Geo Archon when they heard what Rex Lapis had said to his people. Even if Rex Lapis was not the god of their homeland, they could not help but pray silently.

The head of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu Tao, also clasped her hands and closed her eyes, praying towards the golden light pillar.

Even if she was quirky, she would not act strangely when Rex Lapis appeared. She admired Rex Lapis deeply.

But at this time, a ridiculous thought entered her mind unconsciously.

'It's strange, why does Rex Lapis' voice sound so familiar?'

'Ah! That's right, my Zhongli, our consultant, has a voice that is almost 90% similar to Rex Lapis!'

'Tsk, tsk, tsk, indeed, he's my guest. I should let him speak more when we have octopus balls together.'

The golden beam of light appeared for the third time, visible throughout the world. After all, whenever such a sky-reaching light pillar appeared, various 'wondrous changes' would occur in Teyvat, all of which were positive.

Although ordinary people and some scholars did not understand the specifics, they had come to recognize a pattern.

Whenever such a light appeared, they would begin to record the changes occurring in Teyvat.

In particular, some scholars from Sumeru had reached a close conclusion: 'The world is evolving like elemental beings.'

Such a topic had become the most popular research direction in Sumeru.

At the highest point of Sumeru City, Nahida was gently swinging on a swing made of branches and vines, gazing at the golden light in Liyue's direction. She then looked at the Archon who was managing Sumeru's affairs.

"Rex Lapis... husband, have you begun conquering the third world? Time flies so fast. In just two months, Teyvat has grown so powerful.

"I wonder how powerful Teyvat will become after annexing the third world. I truly look forward to it."

Nahida's gentle eyes, shaped like four-leaf clovers, were filled with anticipation. She knew Teyvat could only become the ideal, complete world once her husband's initial plan was fulfilled.

With the memory of three worlds, she understood what a complete world meant. Did it need to have a cycle of life and death, allowing all life to experience both 'this life and the next'?

Although there was talk of "reincarnation" in Teyvat, there was no actual cycle. Once life ended, it truly ended. Although resurrection was possible, it came with very strict conditions. At least seven days after death, once the 'seat of fate' broke, it meant true death.

Barnabas stood at the temple entrance, enviously looking at the pillar of light connecting heaven and earth, which led to another world. If she had not gone against Celestia's law to resist 'potential future punishment,' perhaps she could have become part of those worlds when Lord Takumi first summoned her.

Inazuma

Narukami Shrine

Raiden Ei, her sister Raiden Shogun, and their two fox spirit companions gazed at the light on the distant horizon.

Raiden Ei said, "This time it's Liyue's turn."

Raiden Shogun sighed, "The world Liyue conquers now is the most powerful among the initial three worlds. Its contribution to Teyvat will surely be the greatest."

Raiden Shogun nodded absentmindedly, not understanding her sister's deeper meaning.

Raiden Ei sighed. The more significant her sister's contribution, the more important she would be in Takumi's heart.

This also meant they would get more opportunities to be closer to Lord Takumi.

Maybe, just maybe, because of their contributions, Lord Takumi would take them both as his wives. Though it seemed like a dream, the chance was still there.

At the Wangshu Inn, a bard dressed in green strummed the strings of his lyre.

"What Rex Lapis said... how touching. Ah, when will it be my turn to be the protagonist?" Venti sighed wistfully.

He had no role in any of the three worlds, and the second world ended before he could do anything. He eagerly awaited an invitation from the old Archon, but the old man hadn't even looked his way.

"Well, he is Rex Lapis, the oldest among the Seven Archons. It makes sense..."

Meanwhile, in the world of InuYasha, the sky darkened as golden auspicious clouds filled the sky.