[Tenshukaku Gardens]
Upon hearing the true power of the Donghuang Bell, the group inhaled sharply, a collective cold sweat breaking out.
They thought the Haotian Tower—capable of sealing a dimension—was terrifying enough. But the Bell? It could create worlds. It had already created two. That was the domain of a Creator God, something far beyond their understanding of Teyvat's Archons.
Zhongli crossed his arms, his expression grave. "Truly fearsome... If we ever travel to such a world, we must exercise extreme caution. Even I... might not be enough to ensure our safety."
If one considered Teyvat a "World," then places like Enkanomiya were merely small "Planes." But if a single artifact could suppress a large plane or create a world, the power gap was astronomical. Even the bedrock-steady Rex Lapis felt a chill.
Beidou: "Then what about the Pangu Axe? Is it even scarier? I'm kind of excited to hear what it does!"
Hu Tao: "Me too! Tell us, tell us!"
Ningguang: "Suppression... Creation... If the pattern holds, the Pangu Axe must represent Destruction, correct?"
As expected of the Tianquan. Her intuition was razor-sharp. Even without knowing the myths, she deduced the nature of the artifact.
Su Han: "Don't even dream about the Pangu Axe. Without 50 million points, you can't redeem it. And even if you did... if that weapon appeared here, it could destroy the entire world of Teyvat with a single swing."
Diluc: "Really? Destroy the entire world... in one swing? What kind of power is that?"
The Darknight Hero couldn't fathom it. Archons were strong, yes. They could slice islands or flatten mountains. But to delete the entire world—the seven nations, the Dark Sea, everything—was a concept that defied logic.
Su Han: "The Pangu Axe possesses the power to split Yin and Yang, divide Chaos, and traverse the Void. The world of The Rift of the Sky was created when the God Pangu used this axe to cleave through space. So, yes. Destroying a world is simple for it."
The group fell into a heavy silence.
They imagined it: A giant standing in the dark void, swinging an axe to split the heavens and earth. If it could build a universe, deleting a planet was child's play.
Eula: "It's terrifying... suddenly, the Multiverse feels so dangerous. I used to think other worlds were just full of strong warriors we could catch up to. But this... this makes me afraid."
Hu Tao: "Who wouldn't be afraid? Swish—and the world is gone! Even I feel guilty about my job security with a weapon like that around..."
Mona: "Actually, is there a need to be so scared? The Pangu Axe is strong, sure, but... don't you think Su Han is the scariest one here?"
Lisa: "Oh? That's a good point. He can travel through all these spacetimes and even send us there..."
Rosalyne: "Exactly. The true horror is right next to us. A man who knows the secrets of infinite worlds and wields their powers. Don't you think he is the most terrifying existence?"
Jean: "That... does make sense. Mr. Su, do you have an explanation?"
Su Han: "What explanation? You guys know my strength. I'm not that strong..."
Kamisato Ayaka: "This reminds me of the light novels Lady Guuji writes. Lord Su Han must be the reincarnation of a Supreme High God who came to our world and suddenly lost his powers, right?"
Su Han: "..."
Could you guys be any more ridiculous? If I were a Supreme God, would I be grinding points like this?
Ningguang: "Alright, that's enough of that topic. Let's focus on reality. We should discuss the items we can actually afford."
Jean: "I believe the other treasures are average, but the Random Dungeon Gate, the Moonlight Maple Seeds, and the Shadow Imitation Jutsu are worth redeeming."
Lisa: "Agreed. Although there are only 1,000 Moonlight Maple seeds, remember that Dendro power can catalyze growth. We could establish three separate 'Cultivation Holy Lands' across our three nations."
Now that they had cultivation methods (Haki, Nen, Chakra), they didn't need more techniques. They needed environments.
Inazuma was great for Electro users. But Teyvat lacked high-density spiritual zones. The Moonlight Maples could fix that, allowing them to cultivate their souls even at night.
Su Han: "Approved. We'll redeem those after the next mission. As for the Shadow Imitation Jutsu... anyone with a Yin attribute can learn it. However, Hu Tao and Xiangling, you two are out. Your affinity is Fire (Yang). It clashes."
Hu Tao: "Wha—?! Why?! Noooo! I wanted to play Rock-Paper-Scissors with my shadow! It would have been so fun!"
Hu Tao slumped onto the table, utterly despairing. Her dream of cheating at games with her shadow was crushed.
Mona: "If no one wants the Magic Meditation Technique, I'd like to redeem it. I want to see how 'Mana' differs from Elemental Energy."
As a pure mage, Mona was naturally curious. Even if she learned Ninjutsu, her heart lay in spellcasting.
Su Han: "Done. We have plenty of points. Feel free to redeem it. Now... we just wait for Beidou to see what she brings back."
[Dungeon: The King's Ruins]
Beidou was currently in a death match with Hammer King Borodin.
She had already slaughtered the five Knights.
Wind Knight: Invisible? She sensed him with Observation Haki and cut him in half.Guardian Knight: He reflected damage? She used Conqueror's Haki to stun him and crushed him before he could switch colors.Ice Knight: Too slow.Fire Knight: She tanked the explosion with a Haki-coated shield.Light Knight: He tried to flash-bang her? She just closed her eyes and swung blindly.
But this Borodin... he was annoying.
His raw power wasn't overwhelming, but his Knockback was infuriating. Every time she tried to close the distance, he would slam the ground, creating a shockwave that sent her flying.
She had tried to rush him eight times. Eight times she had been bounced back.
"This is getting irritating..."
Beidou's eye twitched with rage. The claymore in her hand began to glow with starlight.
"I'm done playing games!"
Borodin raised his massive hammer again. "Kneel before me!"
Another earthquake slam.
But this time, Beidou didn't run. She didn't dodge.
"Starbreaker!"
ZOOOM.
She became a streak of golden light, piercing straight through the shockwave.
Thud.
Borodin froze. A massive hole appeared in his chest. He vomited blood (or ectoplasm) and collapsed.
[Ding! Mission Complete: Defeat Hammer King Borodin.]
[Reward: 50,000 Points.]
[Item: Contract of the Immortal King.]
Item:Contract of the Immortal King.
Type: Summoning Scroll.
Effect: Summons the spirits of Borodin's Knights to assist in battle.
Cost: Consumes the user's energy or Mora.
Cooldown: 1 Hour between summons.
Limit: Max 3 Knights active simultaneously. Each provides a unique Aura Buff.
Wind Knight: +20% Movement/Attack Speed.Guardian Knight: Massive Defense Boost + Damage Reflection.Ice Knight: Summons 20 tracking Ice Shards when attacking.Fire Knight: Attacks cause Explosions; attackers take Explosion damage.Light Knight: Summons a Sun that stuns nearby enemies every 10 seconds.
Beidou looked at the scroll, surprised. "Not bad. I don't even have to control them? Practical and strong."
[Return to Teyvat]
Beidou materialized back in the garden and immediately reported the good news.
The group applauded.
Ningguang: "Why don't you establish a new Knight Order? Like the one in Mondstadt?"
Beidou: "Pfft. I just retired from being the Captain of the Crux. You want me to work more? Forget it. I refuse."
Beidou waved her hand dismissively. Now that the crew had superpowers, they didn't need her babying them. She just wanted to fight strong people and live a leisurely life.
The group chuckled, seeing right through her "lazy" act. She just wanted freedom.
As night fell, the meeting dispersed.
However, three figures remained standing outside the guest chamber of Tenshukaku.
Cloud Retainer.
Mountain Shaper.
Xiao.
They stood in silence, waiting.
Cloud Retainer: "Do not be nervous. Su Han said he would wake up soon. There is no need to be so tense..."
Mountain Shaper: "You say that, but can you stop gripping my arm? It's going numb."
Cloud Retainer: "Ahem... One was merely... concerned that you were nervous."
She quickly let go.
Suddenly, a sound came from inside the room.
A deep, relaxed breath.
The door opened.
Bosacius, fully restored and brimming with Electro energy, stepped out. He looked at his old comrades, his four eyes clear of the madness that had plagued him for centuries.
"I'm back."
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