Compared to the "Outer God" about to invade Teyvat... It was likely only higher, not lower!!
At this moment, the opponent had clearly locked onto her, or rather, locked onto the "Moon" in her hand.
"I have great use for this object."
Asmodeus's voice remained calm, but she had already adopted a defensive stance.
Crimson cubes silently revolved around her body.
"It concerns the survival of a world; I cannot give it to you."
"Survival of a world?"
The nebula-like Existence let out a soft laugh, like the sigh of the universe, filled with indifference.
"What does that have to do with Me?"
"That is Mine. I placed it here, and it has been here for billions of years."
"Taking without asking is theft."
"Thief, return the object."
"And then, you may disappear."
As the words fell, without It making any visible movement, the space around Asmodeus instantly solidified!
It wasn't psychokinesis, nor energy suppression, but something far more fundamental—
Space itself was "nailed" down!
Asmodeus's expression changed slightly. She tried to mobilize her clearance, but found the connection between herself and the surrounding space had become unusually obscure and heavy!
Simultaneously, a gigantic palm, formed of starlight and shadow, large enough to encompass stars, appeared above Asmodeus's head, silently descending!
Before the palm even arrived, the terrifying implication that existence itself would be "erased" made Asmodeus feel a long-lost sense of fatal threat!
"Watch out!"
King's pupils contracted. Although he was furious at Asmodeus, Furina and Lumine were still in her hands!
Almost instinctively, he kicked off, generating a massive circular wave in the vacuum.
King moved like lightning, arriving after the giant palm started moving but reaching the spot first, instantly cutting in between Asmodeus and the gigantic palm!
"Get lost!"
King roared, his right fist clenched tight.
The force technique of the Explosive Heart Release Fist, mixed with the surging new power released after lifting 10% of his limiter.
He slammed his fist upwards without holding anything back!!
Where the fist passed, space shattered, and countless black cracks spread!
"BOOM————!!!"
On the way back to Liyue Harbor, the two remained silent, a profound quietness between them.
"It seems today is my lucky day." A-Lan looked at Nickname, breaking the silence first. "First, you saved me, then I received excellent medicine, and finally, even the troublesome array was resolved.
"What is a lucky day?"
A hint of surprise flashed in A-Lan's eyes, quickly transforming into a deeper smile.
"A lucky day is... when you're prepared to break an array alone, but you meet a reliable companion. When you think you'll return injured, but you receive excellent medicine." She tilted her head slightly. "It's like rolling the highest number three times in a row when throwing dice... though you probably don't know what dice are."
Nickname indeed didn't know. She thought seriously for a moment and replied, "When I cultivate, I often travel alone in the deep mountains. If I encounter danger, I can only resolve it myself. Today's matter was merely a request from Ningguang."
"So for you, meeting me today isn't lucky?" A-Lan asked with interest, stepping a little closer.
"Master once said that all things have cause and effect. Our meeting today may be due to a past fate, regardless of whether it's lucky or not," Nickname said as she walked. "It's like the clouds and mist in the mountains; their gathering and dispersing follow the laws of nature. There's no need for joy, nor for regret."
"You're right, but for us mortals, encountering reliable companions is something to celebrate." She bent down and picked up a complete fallen leaf from the roadside, twirled it between her fingers, and gently placed it in Nickname's hand. "Like this leaf, it fell before us today, a choice of the wind, and its destiny. But I still feel it's lucky to see its perfect shape."
Nickname gazed at the maple leaf in her hand, feeling the intentional or unintentional brush of A-Lan's fingertips against her palm, which brought a ticklish sensation. She pondered. She had cultivated for many years, seen countless fallen leaves, but had never paid attention to whether their shape was perfect.
"Speaking of which..." A-Lan watched Nickname gently place the maple leaf into her sleeve, her tone as casual as if discussing the weather. "How about joining me for a while later? I know a good restaurant in Liyue Harbor. Consider it returning the favor for your help today."
Nickname's steps didn't falter, her gaze calmly fixed on the winding mountain path ahead: "Cultivators do not prioritize the desires of the palate. I usually focus on cultivating Qingxin, so there's no need for a special meal."
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