Although she had never seen the "Heavenly Principle" (Tianli), the direct connection from the origin of the demon to the source made her understand what was happening in an instant.
She had originally died in the final battle, but now, Lord Tianli had resurrected her. The only one who could resurrect a Demon God was the 'Throne of Heavenly Principle,' which came from the source of the Demon God.
Takumi watched as the girl quickly regained her form. Though the form of a Demon God could be ever-changing, if nothing unexpected occurred, the Demon God would eventually take on a human form, as Phanes had been in human form, and now Takumi was as well.
She felt her strength returning rapidly to its peak before her death. Although she did not understand why 'Lord Tianli' was not Phanes or why Lord Tianli resurrected her, she was infinitely grateful to feel the vitality of life again after dying once.
The tide of energy gradually receded with her successful resurrection, and the sky, which had been clouded by the energy surge, returned to its normal state. Stars dotted the night sky, accompanied by a full moon.
Finally, her toes slowly touched the grass filled with glazed lilies, and elegant clothing appeared on her body, covering her form. She slowly knelt on one knee before Takumi, bowing her head, "Lord Tianli."
Takumi's golden eyes gazed at her, directly projecting the current changes in Teyvat and his will into her mind.
She was stunned. After digesting the information and Lord Tianli's will, she covered her mouth with her hands in disbelief, her intelligent eyes filled with awe, "Teyvat Universe! This is... amazing!"
She never imagined that, two thousand years after her death, Phanes would completely fall into a deep sleep, and Teyvat would usher in a powerful and unimaginable new Heavenly Principle.
Now, the world of Teyvat had grown beyond anything she could have imagined.
Takumi looked at the lively girl and said in a strong tone, "Hagentus, you know why I resurrected you."
After finally coming to her senses, her intelligent eyes were filled with reverence. She nodded eagerly, clasped her hands together, and placed them on her chest. "Yes, Hagentus understands Lord Tianli's will. Where Lord Tianli points his sword, my heart shall follow."
Takumi was taken aback by her words. Wasn't this phrase the favorite of fans of the King of Heroes? Finally, noticing Takumi's strange expression, she thought her declaration hadn't been enough. She quickly patted her chest, her eyes becoming even more determined. "Rest assured, Lord Tianli, please assign me the task. I will complete the mission to conquer other worlds."
Though she feared the 'Heavenly Principle itself,' she wasn't afraid of the new Heavenly Principle that had resurrected her. She could sense from his will that he wouldn't arbitrarily punish Demon Gods like Phanes had.
The rules of the 'Demon War' initiated by Phanes were still fresh in her memory. The final victor in each region kept everything, while the losers lost everything—either facing eternal suppression or losing their status as Demon Gods.
In short, those who lost could either flee to the Dark Sea, integrate their power into the earth, or die fighting.
Even among the Three-God Alliance at that time, two had to lose their status as Demon Gods eventually.
Takumi looked at the lively girl before him and said, "Conquering other worlds is not your task, and I am not such a harsh person."
He glanced in a certain direction.
"You have just been resurrected. After reuniting with your friends, I will assign you your task."
With that, Takumi's figure slowly disappeared into the air.
Teyvat had only just become a 'universe,' and everything was in need of proper order. A 'Council of Gods' was needed to ensure all gods could work together to implement and maintain the universal order.
Without proper guidance, the rules operating autonomously would inevitably lead to some errors.
After watching Takumi disappear, Hagentus patted her chest, releasing a breath she didn't know she was holding, even though demons didn't sweat. It was a habit she picked up from observing humans, one they used after facing a shock.
'Being in the presence of Lord Tianli is so stressful... But I feel that Lord Tianli has a kind personality.'
The information in her mind still astounded her. Lord Tianli had turned the continent of Teyvat into a 'universe.'
Although she hadn't known what a 'universe' was before, she did now.
She blinked and looked toward a certain direction, a lively smile emerging on her face. "A reunion with friends..."
"The Immortals—no, everyone has become gods, and that guy Morax actually became the final victor."
Neither Guizhong nor Zhongli, the gods, hid their auras, so she could already feel their presence from afar as they rushed to meet her.
Xianyun, sensing the familiar aura, quickened her pace excitedly. "Hagentus!"
The familiar presence of the demon god brought back deep memories.
Two thousand years ago, she and Guizhong were both skilled in mechanics, and Guizhong always liked to join in with the fellow Immortals. Whenever they competed against each other in mechanics, it always ended in bickering, with neither one conceding superiority.
But Xianyun knew that she wasn't as good as Guizhong in mechanics. She just couldn't admit it.
When Guizhong died, Xianyun no longer had the chance to acknowledge her as the better. But now that she had become a god, her mechanical skills could finally be compared to Guizhong on equal terms.
There was nothing more meaningful than the opportunity to make up for past regrets.
Ping shared the same sentiment as Xianyun, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Hagentus, we can finally complete the unfinished manuscript of our duel in the sea of clouds and sky."
Under the moonlight touching the vast grasslands where glazed lilies swayed in the wind, the girl put her hands behind her back and gracefully moved on tiptoe, her face filled with joy.
She waved her hands widely at her approaching friends.
"Hey! Liuyun, Gechen, Fanan, Morax! Long time no see. I'm back!"
Ping rushed over, hugging Hagentus tightly.
"Finally!"
**Liyue**
Takumi walked into the 'Hall of Ten Thousand People,' thinking about the reunion of the gods and Immortals in Liyue. A smile formed on his lips. He loved good stories, especially those that spanned time.
He then looked at Guoba, who was helping Chef Mao clear the plates, and at Xiangling, the future God of Cooking in Teyvat, humming while she cooked in the kitchen. He couldn't help but touch his chin.
"Guoba's restoration to his Demon God status will definitely shock Xiangling."