Genshin Impact short video: The death sentence at the start terrifies Fou.

"But in reality, they were overdoing it. How could a demon god who never resisted until the very end harbor resentment towards his own people?"

Wanyan couldn't believe any of this and could only escape reality by constantly hypnotizing herself.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he simply ran away.

[Ying: I never expected the truth to be like this]

[Yun Jin: After all, the war between the demons and gods is cruel. If the Emperor hadn't been powerful enough, how could Liyue have the peace and prosperity it enjoys today?]

[Qin: As you all saw in the previous video, it showed how brutal Lord Wind God's battle was.]

[Terrible Movie: He was actually killed by his own people...]

[Erhesen: A Gentle Loser]

[Hu Tao: Guest Elder, how come you seem so familiar with the fate of the Salt Demon?]

[Hanxue: Right, why does everyone assume that what Zhongli says is true? What if he's just making it up?]

Zhongli: I am only stating the facts (drinking tea)

[Yi Xuan: Mr. Zhongli, since you're so certain what you're saying is true, then let me ask you this: if the death of a weak demon like Heuria can cause the entire ruins to turn salty, then wouldn't the passing of the Emperor at Jade Capital Terrace mean the entire Liyue Harbor would be buried with him?]

Chapter 86 Delayed Retirement!

There were also some old scholars in the chat room offering their support.

After all, Zhongli only gave the Immortal and Seven Stars a hint about the faked death; the other Liyue people were unaware of it.

Zhong Li didn't rush to answer these questions. If the video continued to unfold, he probably wouldn't be able to keep his identity a secret any longer.

Sigh, I've only been retired for a few days.

Video continues.

Paimon: "This time, Zhongli really showed no mercy."

"This is the price she has to pay, but it's not a good thing. Judging from her expression, she'll probably continue to waver for a while..."

"But even if we can't get rid of it immediately, it's not bad to just face reality."

Ying directly voiced her doubts, because Zhongli's information about breaking the seal didn't seem to be based on hearsay.

Moreover, his familiarity with the Salt Demon God is so profound that it makes one suspicious.

Zhongli had no intention of hiding it.

"Yes, a long, long time ago, Heureia's story was also a warning to me."

He continued, “There is really no benefit in believing in a god who has passed away. It is the same whether it is belief in Heureia or belief in Morax.”

Ying followed up on his words, "The people of Liyue will understand someday."

"Alright, how about you come with me to Lonely Cloud Pavilion?"

"What does Zhongli want to do?"

"Alas, revisiting this place and recounting so many stories, it's inevitable that I feel nostalgic for those old friends."

[Hu Tao: I feel like there's something hidden in your words. I'm used to it, but what's going on between you two?]

[Ying: I don't know, it's something for the future.]

Paimon: Paimon doesn't know either.

Ningguang: I think I guessed it.

[Kaiya: Haha, will Dong Ge's book still be able to be published?]

[Xingqiu: Adapting history into a novel should be possible]

Those with strong comprehension skills have already guessed most of it.

The Emperor may not have died at all, and Zhongli is very likely the Emperor himself.

After all, the wind god transformed into Wendy and walked among humans.

Considering the attitudes of those immortals and true lords towards him in the chat room, this possibility becomes even greater.

In the video, the scene shifts.

The three arrived at a mountaintop near Guyun Pavilion.

Zhongli spoke first, "I mentioned to you before that many ancient demon gods are suppressed beneath the Lonely Cloud Pavilion."

"The Asgardians have now entrusted Liyue to mortals. And Heuria's era is a far more distant past. The 'Salt Cup' and 'Salt Ruler' she left behind should not return to Liyue Harbor."

"Let them stay here, both as a form of rest and as a return home."

Yingmei didn't quite understand what he meant. "So what does Zhongli want me to do?"

“I personally ended an era, and I’ve been thinking about how to record the history that I ended.”

"History can be recorded, but it is not reliable, and this incident proves that. Time has a powerful force, and history can be distorted over time."

"I need to find a better record to etch the true history."

When he said this, it seemed he was hinting at Yingmei.

"Carving on stone was once a form of ancient 'record.' But the seemingly unchanging rock, the seemingly unchanging world, and I... may all disappear one day."

"So, traveler, I thought of you."

Ying: "Me?"

"You are a person who has traveled across the heavens and crossed the seas of stars. If you etch history into your memory, it can accompany you to other worlds someday in the future."

"As a traveler, as long as you are able to 'record,' then the era and history of Teyvat gain a kind of 'backup of existence'..."

[Ying: What? So it wasn't about finding treasure chests after all?]

[Paimon: Can't you be a little more serious in such a formal setting?]

Wendy: Traveler, it's a long and arduous journey ahead. Zhong Keqing really knows how to have fun.

[Nasita: Is this too much of a burden for travelers?]

Zhongli: Consider this a request from me.

[Ying: Well, I agree, hehe]

"Now, it's time to throw the 'salt cup' and 'salt ruler' into the sea."

Paimon was puzzled: why throw it into the sea?

If you don't want them to return to Liyue Harbor, then just find a place to seal them away.

"As I mentioned earlier, many ancient demons are suppressed here."

"Including the vortex demon god, Oser, who was imprisoned deep in the sea by the Jade Pavilion..."

[Ningguang: It seems the video is still following the original development path.]

[Ke Qing: Fortunately, this time, those with ulterior motives didn't succeed.]

Gan Yu: It's good that no one got hurt.

[Ying: I'm injured, Gan Yu, can you comfort me? Waaaaah!]

[Tartaria: Still pretending, huh? You haven't stopped using that "Wind Release: Rasenshuriken" thing. Do you think I'd let you get hurt?]

[Ying: Shut up, Daddy! Don't ruin my plans!]

Gan Yu: ...

Ying followed Zhongli, carrying two of Heuria's relics.

As Zhongli walked, he recalled stories from a thousand years ago.

"Thousands of years ago, Liyue was in turmoil. I and the immortals swept away the chaos."

"The place where the Rock Spear suppresses all demons and gods, Lonely Cloud Pavilion..."

"After thousands of years, only folk tales and legends remain."

"Ausel, we are enemies, not friends. But the conflict of the old era is just a memory of the old era."

"You shall devour Heureia's relics."

Ying walked to his side and handed him his belongings.

Zhongli gently raised his hand, and the relics were thrown into the sea as he did so.

"The miracles of Liyue Harbor have been diminished once more. The myriad phenomena of heaven and earth are left for future generations to judge."

The three of them watched as the relics fell into the sea and were swallowed by Oser.

Zhongli didn't seem willing to leave yet.

"I want to stay here a little longer, because I'm afraid there will be fewer and fewer opportunities to reminisce like this in the future."

Ying asked, "What are you going to do next?"

“Good question. In the past, I might have given you a very specific answer. But now... well, I guess I want to continue fulfilling my duties as a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth.”

"However, if you enjoyed this trip, next time you're documenting it, why not travel with someone else?"

The video ends.

Wendy: Hahaha, we've come this far, so stop hiding it, old man, I'm dying to say it!

[Hu Tao: Guest Elder, you...are you really the Rock King Emperor?! (Graceful)]

[Xiangling: We don't need to advertise everywhere anymore. Hu Tao, the Emperor himself is a walking advertisement!]

[Hanxue: (Sweating profusely) Mr. Zhongli is Prince Yan?!]

[Kaiya: This one's the real heavyweight, the King of Knowledge]

[Ying: I still prefer your rebellious self. Try to revert to your old self.]

[Zhongli: Liyue is now an era ruled by men. I am merely a guest retainer of the Hall of Rebirth.]

Even so, knowing that the Emperor is still alive is still reassuring.

'The video has ended. Since this is a treasure hunt program, each participating character will be rewarded with 100,000 Mora.'

As for the ruins of the Salt Demon God, they have been resealed by this system, and only those with the right destiny can enter.