"Boom!
In the skies over Guyun Stone Forest, a crisp cracking sound echoed, and the expressions of the people of Liyue who had just breathed a sigh of relief turned solemn.
Deep beneath the ocean, the final golden chain binding the massive shadow finally shattered into pieces, scattering into countless fragments.
Within the dark depths of the ocean, enormous eyes fully opened, gazing upwards towards the surface of the sea.
Rumble!
A colossal vortex began swirling on the sea's surface, expanding until it enveloped the entire Guyun Stone Forest. Ships anchored at Liyue Harbor were caught in the powerful current and dragged, along with the port, into the depths.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
With tremendous splashes, nine dark dragon heads emerged from the ocean.
The central dragon head lifted to gaze at the azure sky, releasing a long exhalation.
"It seems Morax truly is dead. We've tested enough, yet he hasn't appeared."
"We are truly free now!"
The nine dragon heads let out a roar of exhilaration, their voices echoing across the world, filled with boundless glee.
Lowering his head, the Vortex God looked down upon the people of Liyue, lamenting, "Originally, we planned to kill you all to see if Morax was really gone. If by chance Morax was alive, we could abandon a few heads to make our escape."
"But surprisingly, other than Morax's old retainers, there are mortals among you who have already stepped into the realm of gods and those whose martial prowess rivals the divine, defeating six of my heads."
"However, this ends here. Since Morax has indeed perished, and I have escaped, the sins committed against me shall be obliterated along with you."
"And that," Osial said calmly, looking down upon the Jade Chamber and Liyue Harbor, "is quite literal. This city, once ruled by Morax, will be reduced to dust and vanish completely."
Boom!
A rain of blue meteors began to fall from the sky, covering all of Liyue, particularly the areas touched by Morax's presence.
***
[Chat Group]
Kazuma Satou: Is it done? Is it done?!
Kazuma Satou: This big snake is so arrogant; I'm going to roast it!
Kazuma Satou: The rod I spent half a year's savings on—I need to get that back with interest!!!
Hiroshi: Just as expected from a fishing addict, catching everything but fish.
Hiroshi: Including the Vortex God, even if the rod snapped.
Luo Xiaohei: Can we help Keqing yet?!
Luo Xiaohei: It looks so dangerous!
Luo Xiaohei: @Zhongli, Mister Zhongli, can we go now?
Zhongli: Wait a moment. This is still a trial. Only if they overcome this can I rest assured in leaving Liyue to them.
Emiya Shirou: ...
Takimoto Hifumi: (≧□≦*)o
Takimoto Hifumi: Look! The Qianyan Army defeated the Vortex God! Σ(⊙▽⊙"a, so amazing! Even splitting the sea like that!
Takimoto Hifumi: (o○▽○)o Are the soldiers from Keqing's home that strong?!
Borsalino (Kizaru): Oh, how frightening~
Borsalino: Though this young man is merely a human, his martial skills are extraordinary!
Borsalino: If I may say so, he's on par with the Navy Admirals.
Borsalino: I suddenly have an interesting idea!
Borsalino: @Keqing, I'll give you a training manual for Armament Haki and Observation Haki. I've already optimized it with chat points.
Borsalino: Quite frightening— a mortal capable of mastering divine-like martial arts and then learning two types of Haki— truly terrifying~
Hiroshi: Emmm...
Hiroshi: Aren't you the one who caused all this trouble? Why do you keep saying it's frightening?
Hiroshi: Kizaru, what have you been up to lately?
Borsalino: Working, drinking tea, going home.
Kazuma Satou: ???
Kazuma Satou: Didn't you watch the Fate crossover? Go beat Arlong and save Nami!
Kazuma Satou: And that Shichibukai who plays with sand, and Blackbeard—go get them!
Borsalino: No way, those pirates are way too frightening. I'm an old man; I'll just let my reliable subordinates handle it while I relax with my tea.
Megumin: Look! The Vortex God's final seal is about to break!
Megumin: Get ready! Prepare for my ultimate explosion magic!
Klee: Klee wants to explode too!
Kuroneko: (\'◕□◕)\'(._.`)
Kuroneko: This time, I'm joining you in blasting things. I, [Fallen Angel Ruri], will wield the ultimate power of destruction and shatter the hopes of this escaped god!
Megumin: Oh! Long time no see with the chuuni talk, Ruri-chan!
Megumin: I am Megumin, the strongest mage of the Crimson Demons, wielder of explosion magic!
Megumin: This insignificant god shall feel the full extent of human might through my ultimate magic—Explosion!
Klee: Klee wants to blow things up!!!
***
[System Notification]
[Group Task Released]
[Task: In the world of Teyvat, Liyue, the age of gods and immortals is slowly fading. The Age of Mortals is dawning. With the departure of the Geo Archon Rex Lapis, this new era begins in earnest. However, an ancient god has been unsealed due to malice from a foreign power. Moreover, the mistakes of some members resulted in this god's complete release instead of a temporary one. Liyue, now without its god, stands vulnerable. Its thousand-year civilization is at risk of annihilation.]
[Task Objective: Ensure the survival of Liyue's Adepti, Liyue Qixing, and the majority of its residents. Defeat or reseal the Vortex God, Osial.]
[Task Duration: Until Osial is defeated or sealed]
[Task Requirement: Legendary-level members can accept]
[Task Reward: 600,000 Points, 300,000 Experience]
Riku: The mission's here! Let's go!
Riku: Shiro, let's move quickly! Keqing needs our help!
Shiro: Mm, Shiro will be there soon.
Hiroshi: You two still haven't finished building your home? Why haven't you been active recently?
Shiro: Riku and Shiro have been... researching how to have children.
Riku: Stop!!!!!!!
Shiro: Riku, what's wrong? Did Shiro say something she shouldn't?
Riku: What you said earlier, don't say that!
Shiro: Including the part where Riku asked Shiro to wear cat ears and act like a kitten?
Riku: Aaaaaaaahhhhh!!!!
Riku: Shiro, please! I was wrong! I'll never force you to do anything like that again!
Riku: So, please, I'm begging you!
Shiro: Hehe~
Kuroneko: Hehe~
Megumin: Hehe~
Hiroshi: Hehe~
Kuroneko: Hiroshi, shut up!
Hiroshi: Oh... okay.
***
In Teyvat, Liyue, Guyun Stone Forest, beams of white light began to appear beside the Adepti who had resolved to fight to the death.
Lumine embraced Keqing and cried, "Please, never make me do overtime with Ganyu again!"
"Alright, alright, it's all in the past," Keqing comforted Lumine like she was petting a cat. Turning her head to the crowd gathering at the Jade Chamber, a faint smile appeared on her face.