manynovel Chapter 48 Morax's Dream
Chapter 48 Morax's Dream
Chapter 48 Morax's Dream
"Your Majesty, the war in this world has finally ended. The seven positions of the Great Priests, as ordained by the laws of nature, have all been filled. No more Great Priests will wreak havoc on the land of Liyue. May all living beings enjoy peace and prosperity from now on."
At the summit of Jueyun Mountain, a figure stood on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the boundless sea of clouds in the distance. The mountain breeze ruffled the hem of his robe embroidered with ancient square knot patterns, as well as his long braid.
Behind the man stood a group of figures dressed in various styles, including men and women, all looking at him with reverence and emotion.
"Back then, it was five hundred years ago when I first came to this Jueyun Realm. It was here that I first witnessed the creation of the moon and the sun, the management of water and the stacking of mountains, the retention of clouds and the borrowing of wind, and the shifting of the sky and the guiding of heaven."
The man spoke softly, as if he were speaking to himself. Everyone fell silent.
These three-eyed, five-manifested immortals originally came from all corners of the world, living freely in the mountains and fields. Later, the war between demons and gods began, and the world was plunged into chaos, leaving no place for them to settle. Some of them had fought against the Emperor, but in the end, they all submitted to the Rock King Emperor, following his rock spear to cleanse the land and finally bring peace to the world.
But now the world is at peace and the four seas are at ease; looking back, many of my comrades-in-arms from back then are no longer to be seen.
Back then, at the first gathering of Jueyun, how many brothers and sisters did they have? At that time, the Demon God of Dust gently played the zither, the Demon God of the Stove set up the grill to roast delicacies from the beasts, the immortals sang and danced, and even the Emperor's face would occasionally show a smile.
But all of that will never come back.
In their presence, the Emperor never showed much sorrow, nor did he ever shed a tear. But they all knew that the emotions and grief in the Emperor's heart were deeper than anyone else's.
"Seeing this scene before us, with peace and tranquility reigning throughout the land, she would surely be very happy. We need not grieve for them. Their souls have become heroic spirits, forever residing in the mountains and rivers of Liyue."
The pretty woman with red glasses sighed softly and said.
"Indeed. Although we lost many brothers, we've slain so many enemies, so it's been worth it! Looking across the entire Teyvat continent, only Liyue has no remnants of other demon gods' followers. This is true unification, a lasting and secure empire! Look at Sumeru, it's still separated by rainforests and deserts; look at Inazuma, it still has the isolated island of Hyogoro, worshipping a different god. When it comes to unification, who can compare to Liyue?"
The True Lord of Moon-Cut-and-Building-Sun clenched his teeth, raised his cheeks to prevent his tears from falling, and said with unparalleled boldness.
The other immortals also wore expressions of pride. Throughout the entire Demon God War, the number of Demon Gods who died on the land of Liyue was undoubtedly the highest. Unlike other places, which left behind various hidden dangers, Liyue was home to numerous ethnic groups with different beliefs and mutual animosity.
More important than standardizing writing and cart axles was the unification of hearts and minds. At least on the land of Liyue, no other voices could be heard anymore; truly, there were no different gods in ancestral temples, and all attire and etiquette were the same! Thinking about it now, it all feels like a dream. These three-eyed, five-manifested immortals from all directions, having entered the human world and taken over Guili Plains in just a few hundred years, had accomplished what other nations could not achieve in ten thousand years. Hundreds of thousands of immortals had conquered hundreds of millions of humans in the eastern part of Teyvat.
All of this is because of one person.
"Your Majesty, the war is over. Do you have anything to say to the gods who once ruled this land?"
Ge Chenlang City True Lord looked at the figure standing silently on the edge of the cliff, holding a history book and a wolf-hair brush in her delicate hand, and asked softly.
After a long while, Zhongli walked to a stone table, poured himself a cup of wine, then returned to the cliff edge, took a sip, and poured it all down into the vast sea of clouds below. It was as if he were paying homage to an era.
"I dedicate this to my mortal enemies. Baqiu, Aosai, Chi, Miaoyin Nu, Tianwang Nu, and Ruoduo Longwang—they were all heroes. It was they who shaped me."
"They forced me to cleanse this mortal realm and create the Golden Moon of today. I hate them, and I respect them. It's a pity they're all dead."
Demons are difficult to kill completely. However, a demon permanently suppressed is no different from being dead. In the endless darkness, only utter annihilation awaits them.
"I am lonely. I will not wish them peace in the Lonely Cloud Pavilion. I will only wish that in their next life, they will be my enemies again!"
Having said that, the Rock King Emperor drank the last bit of wine in one gulp.
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Zhong Li opened his eyes in bed. A strange emotion flashed in his amber eyes.
Why am I dreaming about that time again? The War of the Demon Gods... thousands of years have passed since then. The感慨 (gǎnkǎi, deep feelings) I felt at the summit of Jueyun Peak when the War of the Demon Gods ended still seem to echo in my ears.
"Will you be my enemy again in the next life?"
Zhong Li shook his head with a smile, got out of bed, tidied himself up, and then left the palace for the Heaven Dou Grand Soul Arena. Today was the official opening day of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament; as a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, although he would not personally participate in the tournament, he still needed to attend the opening ceremony of the Heaven Dou Empire's division today.
In this competition, the team from the Heaven Dou Royal Soul Master Academy No. 2 is nominally competing as "Heaven Dou Team No. 3". This is because the Heaven Dou Royal Soul Master Academy originally had two teams; one of them was even a seeded team, directly qualifying for the finals.
There are three seeded teams on the continent: one is from the Spirit Hall, one is from the Heaven Dou Empire, and the third one is naturally the team representing the Star Luo Empire's royal family.
As the grandest Soul Master Tournament in the Soul Master world, it attracts not only the attention of Soul Masters, but also the attention of every citizen of Heaven Dou City, from royalty and nobles to commoners. They regard this tournament as the grandest festival.
As the main arena for the Tiandou division, the Tiandou Grand Arena suspended all Soul Battles a month ago for a complete internal renovation, integrating the various sub-arenas with the main Soul Battle Center into a single, large-scale competition venue. After the renovation, apart from the VIP area retained on the north side, the venue can accommodate 80,000 spectators simultaneously. Although ticket sales have brought in considerable revenue, the investment in the Grand Arena has also been substantial.
In the days to come, all the preliminary rounds of the Heaven Dou Division will be held here. Early in the morning, before the sun has even risen, the renovated Heaven Dou Grand Arena is already bustling with spectators. They arrived so early not to get in early, as each ticket has a designated seat number. Their purpose is to see the participating young Soul Masters up close on opening day, including quite a few young women in the throes of first love.
The total number of Soul Masters across the entire continent is not large, not exceeding six figures. Those who can represent advanced Soul Master academies in competitions are the cream of the crop. Coupled with the age limit of twenty-five, they undoubtedly become the ideal partners for young women. Marrying a powerful Soul Master would undoubtedly be a win-win situation, bringing both fame and fortune.
Even the nobles who had purchased VIP tickets were gathered outside. Nobles have never dreaded recruiting Soul Masters. The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is a cradle of talent; not only are students who achieve significant results highly sought after, but even those who merely participate are objects of fierce competition among nobles and families.
"Brother, you've arrived early."
After Zhongli paid his respects, Xue Qinghe stood up, waved, and said with a smile. Ning Fengzhi also smiled and nodded. Emperor Xue Ye, sitting in the main seat, was even more beaming, his gaze towards his "precious son" filled with undisguised admiration.
After Zhong Li took his seat, Qian Renxue looked at him and asked, "Royal brother, which team do you think has the best chance in this competition? I wonder if our Heaven Dou Empire can produce a dark horse this year to challenge the Spirit Hall's 'Golden Generation'?"
"It's difficult, really difficult!"
Before Zhongli could answer, Ning Fengzhi shook his fan and sighed softly.
"You guys don't know. The Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall is not just a name; in fact, they've been underestimated by the world. I only recently found out that this Golden Generation is hiding a Spirit Fusion Skill! In this tournament, we'll see at least two Spirit Fusion Skills appear."
Upon hearing this, Bishop Salas of the Spirit Hall did not say anything, but a faint look of pride appeared on his face.
"What's more, I've heard that the Spirit Hall is hiding a freak this time."
Ning Fengzhi's voice suddenly became softer, and a genuine look of seriousness flashed in his eyes.
(End of this chapter)