Eren opened the guild headquarters, and several figures silently chanted a phrase before their figures flickered and disappeared, reappearing atop the Jade Pavilion.
The five figures materialized in a magnificent lobby, and Eren took a seat directly in the middle.
Zhongli glanced around the hall and nodded slightly. "There is no leyline here, so we are no longer on the continent of Teyvat. It will be more convenient to speak here."
"If you're just here for business, you can always chat in the guild's chat room," Eren chuckled, clearly relaxed. "I was worried about the accommodation issue in Teyvat before, but now it's fine. I can manage living here."
"If the Acting Grand Master is willing to stay in Liyue, I have some extra properties available for your use." Ningguang, ever the pragmatic one, spoke up.
Eren raised an eyebrow, intrigued. This woman was truly skilled at navigating people. She had built an empire from nothing.
"But what's going on with this points mall? There's nothing in it?" Before Eren could respond, Keqing's sharp eyes scrutinized the system with confusion.
Eren chuckled. "Please, wait a moment." He turned to Zhongli and said, "Zhongli, please make a God's Eye."
"Zhongli?" Ganyu and Keqing stared at him in shock. They had all heard of Zhongli, especially Keqing, who had once tried to recruit him for her cause. Now, it dawned on them—Zhongli was the Geo Archon.
Sighing, Zhongli finally lifted his hood. "It seems I can't keep it hidden anymore. But please, keep this secret for me." He paused, his voice serious. "Zhongli is Zhongli, and Morax is Morax."
With a resigned sigh, Zhongli handed over the Eye of the Rock God to Eren. "The Eye of God is not directly distributed by the Seven Gods. But I must warn you, this may not be something you want."
Eren held the Eye of God in his hand, contemplating for a moment before he returned it to Zhongli. He then turned to Keqing and whispered, "Miss Keqing, go to the Guild Store now."
"Ah? Oh!" Keqing snapped out of her daze at Zhongli's revelation and quickly shifted her focus to the system. Her eyes widened. "What? The Eye of God appeared? 500 points for an Eye of the Rock God? Can only humans possess two God's Eyes?"
Her focus shifted back to Zhongli. She was still processing the fact that the Rock King was standing right in front of her.
Zhongli gave a thoughtful look before responding. "I'm not in a position to explain all the details of the Eye of God. It's tied to a contract, but what I can tell you is that its secret runs deeper than you think, and it is indeed related to the Gods. I didn't expect this guild to bypass the original distribution method and allow you to obtain it."
He continued, "As for having multiple God's Eyes, if your body can withstand it, there's no issue. In fact, they could even increase your strength."
He then turned to Keqing. "Yuhengxing, please show the Eye of God to Eren."
Keqing, intrigued by Zhongli's words, quickly removed her God's Eye and handed it over to Eren. This wasn't just Zhongli's request—it was also a chance for Keqing to learn more about the mysterious Eye.
Eren accepted the Eye of God, feeling the warmth of Keqing's touch linger on it. He handed it back to her shortly after. "Alright, we now have the Eye of Thunder God too."
Turning his gaze to Ganyu, Eren spoke again.
Naturally, Ganyu didn't refuse such a small request.
Soon, the Guild Store featured Eyes of Ice, Rock, and Thunder, all available for purchase....
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"It seems that we will have a chance to obtain the seven God's Eyes in the future," Keqing said, her expression a bit uneasy. She had never been fond of the God's Eye. She didn't want to attribute her success to such a power. Putting aside the Eye, she was already one of the best in Liyue in terms of swordsmanship alone.
However, after obtaining the Eye of God and adapting to its power, Keqing had to admit that it was indeed a formidable force.
"The power of multiple God's Eyes will be a great burden for you," Zhongli cautioned, his voice calm yet serious. "If it's just two or three, it's manageable, but if there are more, you will need a stronger body."
Keqing nodded, her face serious. "A stronger body? Looks like I'll have to add more to my training regimen. I'll sleep half an hour less and exercise half an hour more."
Ningguang, ever the businessman, turned her gaze to Eren. "If we want to earn points, we'll need to complete those so-called missions, correct? I wonder when they'll be available?"
Eren glanced at her, his expression unreadable. "The missions are not something I can control," he said. "This guild has only just been established."
He turned his attention to Zhongli, his tone shifting. "But, Zhongli, do you have any magic you'd like to share? By accumulating points, we can practice powerful techniques, even immortality, which would make us even stronger. You could earn some points too."
"Can immortals be shaped directly?" Gan Yu asked, taken aback. She had spent countless years training, but if immortality could be obtained so easily, would all her efforts have been in vain?
"It's not easy to gain points," Eren replied with a shrug. "Becoming immortal is a normal thing, isn't it?"
Zhongli remained silent, a frown tugging at his brow. He wanted to say that immortals needed to have an affinity for the divine, but considering Eren's attitude, he refrained, not wanting to provoke a dismissive response.
Eren glanced at the guild mall and noticed some new items. Unlike the others, his mall offered not only the God's Eyes but also three other items.
Godhead of Rock God, Thunder God, Ice God (Teyvat Continent Version): 50,000 points each
When others listed the Eye of God, similar high-end products appeared in his own shop. What puzzled Eren was the appearance of the Godhead instead of the Heart of God. It seemed that the connection between the God's Eye and Godhead was stronger than the Heart of God.
Considering the situation with the Water God, he could understand it better. The godhood and power were tied to the Seven Gods, the ancient dragons, and the continent's energy. Meanwhile, the Heart of God was born from the bones of the third advent.
Eren thought back to the possibility of Villette obtaining the Godhood of the Water God—wouldn't that make him a dragon?
This was why Eren wanted Zhongli to put some of his magic up for sale—he hoped to see higher-tier spells in the guild mall.
Suddenly, a notification popped up.
"Ding! A dimensional mission has been found. From the Naruto world: Help Konoha seal the Nine-Tails. Reward: 20,000 dimensional points, with no upper limit on participants. Points will be allocated according to contribution, with participants receiving 5% of the total points as a minimum."
"The mission has arrived!" Keqing exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement. They had been worried about earning points, but now a mission had suddenly appeared. How could Keqing not be thrilled?
Ningguang crossed her arms and commented, "20,000 guild points. Even with guaranteed points, that's still 1,000 points, enough for two God's Eyes. This mission may be difficult."
Eren nodded, his expression thoughtful. "Though I'm unsure about the strength of the Nine-Tails, I know it's one of the strongest beings in that world."
He turned to Zhongli, a smile tugging at his lips. "I didn't expect the first mission to require your involvement, Zhongli."
Zhongli nodded slowly, his eyes glimmering with quiet confidence. "It will be interesting to see how we fare in this other world. This mission is an excellent opportunity for all of us."
Gan Yu and Keqing exchanged eager glances. "Can we see the Rock King in action?" Gan Yu asked, her voice full of anticipation.
Zhongli, who hadn't fought in a long while, was finally going to show his true strength.
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Konoha Village, Naruto World
"Ah! Look, what is that?"
"It's the Nine-Tails!"
The peaceful village of Konoha was thrown into chaos as an enormous orange fox rampaged through the streets. The beast was easily over a dozen meters tall, its immense size and power overwhelming the defenders.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, was leading the attack, but no matter how many ninja surrounded the beast, their efforts were futile. The Nine-Tails was far too strong.
"Damn it, hasn't Minato resolved the battle over there yet?" Sarutobi muttered, his voice strained. He was growing older, and even in his prime, he wouldn't have been a match for the Nine-Tails. Now, he could only hope that the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, would arrive soon to join the fight.
As Konoha's defenses crumbled under the fox's assault, the hope of sealing the Nine-Tails rested on Minato's timely intervention.
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