Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

Childe's breathing was heavy, as the air around him was filled with a sense of oppression. He constantly reminded himself not to relax even a single nerve.

But the pressure still affected him. He clenched his fist and realized his hand was trembling uncontrollably.

Am I afraid? Childe thought.

He had never been afraid in battle, even when facing opponents far stronger than him.

Yet today, his body was afraid, beyond his control.

This only made him more excited.

In the next moment, he swung the two short blades in his hands, merging them into a long spear.

Beneath his mask, his eyes were as sharp as blades.

Lightning flashed, accompanied by a sharp crack of thunder, and Childe instantly appeared before Yu Xie. The long spear sliced through the air, emitting a high-pitched buzzing sound.

Yu Xie furrowed his brow, lowering his center of gravity, and skillfully sidestepped Childe's attack. He then extended his left hand.

There was no aggressive movement; he simply placed his left hand on Childe's right shoulder.

In that instant, the Golden House seemed to grow eerily quiet.

The next moment, Childe's Foul Legacy Transformation began to be undone.

His armor seemed to be removed by an invisible, yet powerful force, unable to be resisted.

Yu Xie leapt back, creating distance between himself and Childe.

Childe felt everything happening, his eyes widening in disbelief.

The Foul Legacy Transformation was forcibly undone, and it was clear that it was Yu Xie's doing, but Yu Xie appeared to have done nothing—he simply touched Childe with his hand.

Could it have been in that split second...?

Childe looked at Yu Xie in disbelief, unable to speak.

Could someone without the Vision actually do something like this?

Childe didn't want to admit it, but he had no choice but to recognize that, even before this battle had truly begun, he had already lost.

"How much power are you hiding?" Childe asked, looking at Yu Xie.

Yu Xie took a deep breath. The "Pure Soul Blessed Land" was lifted, and the sense of oppression around them vanished.

"I've never deliberately hidden anything. If I had to say, it's more that you didn't investigate thoroughly enough."

"…Right, you're right. I didn't have enough information," Childe chuckled. "Now that things have come to this... let me see how the people of Liyue react in the face of danger."

As his words finished, Childe took out a golden sigil—the Sigils of Permission.

Then came the second, third…

Several golden Sigils of Permission floated around Childe, rapidly spinning.

Seeing this, Yu Xie did not move to stop him.

In the next moment, the sound of thunder rumbled from outside the building.

"Until we meet again," Childe left these words behind, and his figure vanished from the Golden House.

Yu Xie let out a soft sigh and turned to leave.

Stepping outside, the sky, which had been clear moments ago, was now filled with dark clouds, with thunder crashing amidst the thick layers of black.

Suddenly, a voice echoed in his ears.

"Yu Xie, where are you? Are you safe? I can't find you, I'm at the Jade Chamber, hurry back!"

It was Xian Yun using the sound transmission method to contact him.

Yu Xie wanted to tell Xian Yun that he was safe and unharmed, but he had tried learning Xian Yun's sound transmission method earlier and couldn't quite master it. Perhaps he didn't have the talent for learning immortal techniques like Shen He did.

Yu Xie looked up at the sky. Jade Chamber was floating above him, moving toward Sea of Clouds. Meanwhile, the previously calm Sea of Clouds was now turbulent, with waves crashing violently against the shore.

Without hesitation, Yu Xie walked quickly and boarded Jade Chamber.

On the deck of the Jade Chamber, all the adeptus had gathered, including Ning Guang and Ke Qing.

"I'm back," Yu Xie said.

Everyone turned to look at him.

"Where did you go?" Xian Yun's eyes were filled with worry.

"The Golden House," Yu Xie replied. "Don't worry, I'm fine… Let's focus on resolving this matter first."

After speaking, Yu Xie looked toward the sea.

The churning waters, under the gloomy sky, seemed to turn black.

In the direction of Guyun Stone Forest, a massive vortex was forming.

Several enormous blue flood dragons emerged from the vortex, exuding a considerable sense of pressure.

These giant serpents were actually a single entity—Overlord of the Vortex, Osial. Years ago, it was suppressed by the Geo Archon, Morax, but now, under the influence of the Sigils of Permission, the seal binding it had been undone, and it was once again free.

"Overlord of the Vortex, Osial..." Xian Yun gazed at the sea, as though recalling some past events.

Jade Chamber was still moving forward, having already passed above Liyue Harbor, and was nearing the Sea of Clouds. It wasn't far from the area above Guyun Stone Forest.

"Fellow Adeptus, the evacuation of the common people from Liyue Harbor is underway. We must not let the Overlord of the Vortex approach the harbor. Now, it is up to us," Ning Guang said. "I ask for your assistance!"

There was no need for further words; the adeptus were already prepared.

Since the end of the Archon War, it had been a long time since everyone had fought together like this. No one liked such wars or conflicts, but such scenes reminded everyone of the past.

More importantly, the former General of the Guard was still here!

At this moment, Ning Guang formed hand seals, and golden Geo energy began to condense. A magical array appeared in front of the Jade Chamber, and the array solidified into a large flat surface. Along with it, a massive crossbow—the Guizhong Ballistas—materialized.

The Guizhong Ballistas had only recently been modified under the joint efforts of Xian Yun and Gui Zhong.

Yu Xie glanced at the people present and then at Osial, who was charging towards them from the sea. A sudden wave of emotion stirred in his heart.

The altered and the unaltered paths were now crossing.

At Ning Guang's command, the soldiers of the Millelith operated the improved Guizhong Ballistas and fired the first shot at Osial on the sea.

The arrow from the Guizhong Ballistas struck Osial, causing it to open its mouth and let out an enraged roar, as if it was about to release all the fury it had been holding for thousands of years.

A certain power began to gather at the edge of Osial's mouth, and in the next moment, the power erupted.

A massive beam of light shot out from Osial's mouth, heading straight toward the Jade Chamber.

Seeing this, the adeptus quickly began preparing to defend, but none were faster than Yu Xie.

Yu Xie stepped forward alone, raising his left hand.

"Yu Xie!" Xian Yun shouted his name, filled with worry. She moved forward as well, intending to use her magic to shield Yu Xie, but it was already too late.

Before her words could finish, Osial's attack was already upon them. However, what no one expected was that Yu Xie, who appeared to simply place his left hand in front of him, effortlessly blocked Osial's attack.

The intense impact within the attack was easily neutralized and completely erased.

Everyone on the Jade Chamber, including the adeptus, Ning Guang, and Ke Qing, were all astonished.

In the blinding light, Yu Xie stood like a fortress in the wind.

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