Luo Chen snapped back to his senses and smiled at the livestream audience.
"After watching that video, I believe everyone now has a solid understanding of Azhdaha's… dancing."
"Alright, that concludes today's reviews."
"As usual, I'll be editing and uploading today's stream highlights later."
"Same time tomorrow—we'll continue the Genshin character review series."
"Please look forward to it~"
With that, he ended the stream.
The screen went dark.
Luo Chen let out a long breath.
"Phew… finally over."
Whether it was the serious reviews or the unserious ones, Morax had taken longer than any character so far.
But it couldn't be helped.
First—he was one of only two original Archons, with an absurd lifespan and countless deeds.
Second—his popularity was massive.
And with popularity came countless cursed memes.
As a reviewer, Luo Chen had to present the subject as objectively and comprehensively as possible.
Which was exactly why it took so long.
Thankfully—it was finally done.
Next came routine editing… and preparation for the next review.
As for who was next—
"Ei, huh…"
Luo Chen narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.
Compared to the previous two seasoned old foxes, that one was… controversial.
Looks like he'd need to prepare carefully.
After the Light Screen Went Dark
With the screen fading away, everyone snapped out of their discussions.
Today's review was officially over.
Right on cue, the ever-reliable class rep stepped up to summarize.
Transcendent Chat Group
Kuki Shinobu:
Summary of today's reviewed subjects:
Kuki Shinobu:
Serious review of the Geo Archon Morax — Martial God, Tragedy, Contracts, God Who Loved Humanity.
Kuki Shinobu:
Unserious review of Morax — Fear of seafood, Actor, Retired life, Old Man Blooming.
Kuki Shinobu:
Retired life included three items — No Mora, Dancing, Zhongli-Loli.
Kuki Shinobu:
Serious review of Azhdaha — Life history.
Kuki Shinobu:
Unserious review of Azhdaha — Dancing.
Arataki Itto:
Nice work, Shinobu! 👍
Yanfei:
👍
Lumine:
Wow… when you put it like that, Zhongli really got hit with a lot.
Paimon:
Yeah! Serious and unserious combined, he totally beats that bard who only knows how to slack off!
Venti:
Ehe~
Nahida:
As one of the original Archons and a father-figure deity, it's understandable he has many stories…
Just didn't expect this many.
Alice:
More importantly—his unserious ones are insane. That's six already! (evil grin.jpg)
Furina:
Don't forget street wanderer! Like Barbatos's alcoholic title. That makes seven! (doge.jpg)
Charlotte:
Seven?! That breaks Keqing and the Anemo Archon's record!
Yae Miko:
And not just quantity—most of them are extremely cursed. (smirk.jpg)
Everyone subconsciously replayed the highlights:
Xiangling yelling at Zhongli for eating without paying
Two-Hundred Dance
Zhongli-Loli
Old Man Blooming
Each one more lethal than the last.
The contrast was absurd—
the higher the serious praise, the deeper the meme abyss.
Anyone with weaker faith would've had their belief shattered on the spot.
Barbara, for example.
Hu Tao:
As expected of my consultant. Truly terrifying~
Venti:
As expected of the old man. Terrifying indeed~
Ei:
As expected of Morax. Terrifying.
Nahida:
As expected of Morax-senpai. Terrifying~
Furina:
As expected of the Martial God. Terrifying~
Zhongli's expression darkened.
Even after the review ended, they were still beating the dead dragon…
Zhongli:
Enough with the "terrifying." Barbatos, you're no better.
Zhongli:
And you three—Ei, Nahida, Furina. I may be unprecedented, but I won't be unmatched.
Your turns are coming. (smile.jpg)
As for Hu Tao…
…she's happy, that's what matters.
Only Venti laughed.
The other three Archons fell silent.
Previously, they might've been confident.
But after witnessing Morax's experience…
Unease quietly set in.
No one knew what kind of nightmare the light screen had planned for them.
The chat fell into an eerie silence.
Suddenly — A Mechanical Voice
[Ding! Review complete.]
[The reviewed individuals will each receive a random reward.]
[Rewards may include food, power-enhancing items, revival artifacts, erosion removal, and other miraculous effects.]
Everyone's eyes lit up.
Rewards?!
The dark screen lit up again—splitting into two images:
Zhongli at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor
Azhdaha beneath the Dragon-Queller Tree
Two golden meteors descended.
Light faded.
Two items appeared.
[Ding! Congratulations to Geo Archon Morax — Reward acquired: Revival of the Dead.]
Revival of the Dead:
Randomly revives one deceased person who had a close relationship with the user.
Cooldown: 7 days
Maximum uses: 7 times
[Ding! Congratulations to Azhdaha — Reward acquired: Unique Milk (One Barrel).]
Unique Milk:
From a highly unscientific cubic world. Removes all negative effects from the body.
Bound item
Cannot be transferred
Silence.
Absolute silence.
Revival?
They hadn't misheard, right?
They'd always known the light screen was capable of miracles—but this was the first reward that clearly stated resurrection.
Not vague probability.
Not side effects.
Not "maybe."
Straight-up revival.
Eyes across Teyvat burned with desire.
Tenshukaku
Ei shot to her feet.
"Revival… it's revival!"
"There's hope! Makoto can be saved!"
Her gaze burned with longing.
Beside her, Yae Miko sighed quietly.
"Ei… this reward only works for Morax's own loved ones."
"Makoto was his colleague, not someone close."
"And even without that restriction—there are only seven uses."
"Morax has many people he'd want to bring back…"
The fire in Ei's eyes died.
She sank to the floor, hugging her knees.
Hope… once again just out of reach.
Yae Miko gently held her.
"Don't worry. Our turn will come."
"Everything… will be alright."
Others soon noticed the restrictions too.
Disappointment followed—but no resentment.
Morax had earned it.
After all—his dignity had been completely destroyed today.
Transcendent Chat Group
Lumine:
The restrictions are harsh, but for Zhongli, this reward is perfect.
Paimon:
Yeah… his story's always been full of tragedy.
Furina:
Which reward do you think is better—his, or Barbatos's?
Neuvillette:
There is no "better." Only "more fitting."
Venti:
Ehe~ I love mine! Daily gacha thrills~
Zhongli:
Indeed. My thanks to the light screen.
Looking at the card, Zhongli's heart surged.
To drink osmanthus wine with old friends again…
All earlier embarrassment vanished.
Seven uses?
Even seventy cursed reviews would be worth it.
Nearby, the adepti felt the same joy.
But Zhongli turned to his old friend.
Zhongli:
Azhdaha, your reward is excellent. Use it immediately—remove your erosion.
Beneath the Dragon-Queller Tree
Azhdaha didn't hesitate.
He swallowed the reward whole.
Warmth flooded his body.
The shackles shattered.
Memories returned—
Battles.
Contracts.
Friendship.
Hatred born of erosion.
Truth.
Everything came back.
"…So that's how it was."
He looked at the screen.
Azhdaha:
Morax, Cloud Retainer, Mountain Shaper, Moon Carver, Xiao—
After thousands of years… we meet again.
Zhongli's breath caught.
Zhongli:
You've fully recovered?
Azhdaha:
Yes. The erosion is gone. I remember everything.
Zhongli:
Good… that's truly good.
Transcendent Chat Group
Lumine:
The thousand-year term has ended—welcome the Dragon King's return! (doge.jpg)
Ningguang:
The thousand-year term has ended—welcome the Dragon King's return! (doge.jpg)
Keqing:
The thousand-year term has ended—welcome the Dragon King's return! (doge.jpg)
Guoba:
Lulu-lulu~
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