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"It seems this time it won't be as easy as in Liyue."

Su Chen thought to himself.

Although Gu Liyue's Demon God Battlefield is dangerous, he is human, and the most powerful Old Master Zhong will not easily attack human forces.

In addition, with a perfect start, he actually became stronger than some giant beasts after he came of age thanks to his superhuman strength. In that situation, it would be difficult for him to die unless he did something reckless.

Now transformed into Inazuma, about 1,500 years ago, the positions of the Seven Gods had been determined, with the Thunder Twins in power. They were ruthless in dealing with any external threats, killing them with a single blow.

Su Chen figured that if he wasn't careful, he might end up keeping company with his neighbor, Old Ba.

"Su Chen, what's wrong?"

Paimon's voice came from the doorway.

"It's nothing." Su Chen closed the simulation interface and smiled, "Let's go to the Human Emperor's Sacrifice."

...

Central Square.

At this moment, the huge square was packed with people, both inside and out.

Fortunately, Qixing had made plans in advance, dividing the square into two areas: an outer area for vendors to set up stalls and an inner area for sacrificial activities.

Although there were fewer people due to the ritual of inviting the immortals, the area was still packed with people, making it hard to imagine how terrifying the Emperor's Sacrifice would be under normal circumstances.

"Huh? That looks like a traveler."

"It's her. I heard she has gained the approval of the Xuanyuan Sword and has been chosen by the immortals as the next Human Emperor."

"Really? The throne of the Human Emperor has been vacant for thousands of years, and there's a successor?"

"It should be true. The Emperor is gone, so at least one person has to succeed him, right? Either the Human Emperor or the Emperor, one of them definitely has to be chosen."

"Look at the one next to her, doesn't he look a lot like the Human Emperor?"

"Holy crap! This is incredible! We saw the Human Emperor attending the Human Emperor Festival!"

Compared to Liyue Harbor, the people of Guili Village seem to have an even more obsessive veneration for the Human Emperor.

Before long, Su Chen was surrounded by people. Although they knew that the Human Emperor could not really descend, it did not diminish their enthusiasm for Su Chen.

Looking at this terrifying scene, Paimon said, "See? I told you that if we opened a shop and let Su Chen sit inside, he could earn tons of Mora without doing anything all day."

Su Chen glanced at her: "If I opened a shop, I would lock you up inside as a pet, and charge 100 Mora for each person to pet you. I would also make some merchandise, and it would definitely sell like hotcakes."

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Paimon trembled as he uttered the word 'demon,' then hid behind Luminous.

The chaos didn't last long. Soon, Keqing arrived with the Thousand Rock Army to maintain order. She led Su Chen and the others to the altar. As someone recognized by the Xuanyuan Sword, Ying was allowed to walk up to the altar for a closer look.

"It's quite lively, with more people than the ritual of inviting immortals."

Seeing his old friend's smug look, Zhongli said, "There are limited spaces at Yujing Terrace, so naturally there are few people."

"Just tell me if there are more people than there are people performing the ritual of inviting the immortals."

Zhongli fell silent.

Heuria chuckled: "You two have such a needless competitive spirit, aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the immortals if they knew about it?"

Su Chen said, "Don't worry, Zhongli is shameless. He treats others like wallets without any courtesy. He doesn't work hard to earn money and spends it like water. He's a complete social outcast."

Zhong Li: "..."

He's not that bad, is he?

Although he wasn't really interested in earning Mora, he was quite sensible when it came to spending money.

For example, I will never buy anything that I feel is unnecessary, and I will buy things that are necessary regardless of price. See how principled I am?

Furthermore, as for matters of the wallet, the Hall of Rebirth doesn't receive his monthly salary, and the Northern Bank is there because of the young master's promise. Everyone helps each other and gets what they need, which is the way of transactions. The old man truly deserves to be called a genuine Liyue person.

As they spoke, preparations on the altar were completed. Ying personally placed the Xuanyuan Sword under the statue, and then the immortals announced the start of the ceremony. The disciples of the Hundred Arts Academy stood in a special formation on the altar.

Su Chen saw that Shen He was among them.

However, judging from her expression, she clearly didn't like this kind of work. And rightly so, compared to the real skills of exorcising demons and monsters, this kind of behavior, which is more like a performance, made her uncomfortable.

As the saying goes in Liyue, the martial world is full of bloodshed, and kung fu is a killing technique; once you learn it, you must use it.

The straightforward Shen He seems to have learned a strange lesson.

boom! ——

The magic exploded in the air, converging into a huge phantom image of a human emperor. He was over a hundred feet tall, dressed in a robe draped with stars and the moon, holding the Xuanyuan Sword, with a face as white as jade and eyes as bright as stars, possessing the power to support the heavens and split the earth.

When the illusory image of the Human Emperor appeared, a commotion immediately erupted from the audience.

But it soon quieted down.

"Not bad, it has three-tenths of my essence," Su Chen said with a smile.

Zhongli remained silent.

Heureia remained silent.

One of them, who was not far away, said, "You're crazy."

"In ancient times, there was the Xuanyuan clan, who, in accordance with the will of Heaven, led the Ji tribe north out of Tianheng to fight against the demons and chaos. He was known as the Human Emperor, or 'Emperor Xuanyuan'..."

The priest on the altar began to recite.

It basically talks about the personal deeds of the emperor, and it is customary to read it from beginning to end every year. Every year, the people around him seem to enjoy listening to it.

"Time's up, let's consecrate the sword!"

After the recitation, it was time for the sword offering ceremony.

Sacrificial rites are extremely time-sensitive; there are strict limitations on what to do at what time, and every step is subject to these restrictions. If a mistake is made, the consequences can be disastrous.

At this moment, the high-ranking officials, led by Fa Nan and Shi Weng, including the Seven Stars, bowed their heads and looked respectful.

All people bowed their heads.

Burn incense and worship.

At this moment, a large amount of faith power converged on Su Chen.

The Human Emperor Festival, where people worship the Human Emperor, is a testament to the heartfelt devotion of the people and is also a source of divine power.

In reality, the so-called gods are just one of all things. When their influence reaches a certain level, praising their true name can gather faith.

Those who praise the Emperor will receive his protection.

As Su Chen stood on the land of Liyue, power naturally and continuously gathered around him.

"After the Human Emperor Template's abilities were enhanced, my strength also increased... Although I can only unleash my full power in Liyue, the upper limit is considerable. If I can return to my peak, nothing under the Heavenly Law can threaten me."

It is said that the love of the Daedric Prince of Teyvat is actually the love of his people. This is also true for Su Chen. He loves the people of Li, regardless of whether he is a Daedric Prince or not. He loves them like his own children, protecting them as they grow and become stronger. Zhong Li probably feels the same way.

Seemingly sensing something, Zhongli looked at Su Chen, and the two exchanged a smile.

This feeling is an unspoken understanding.

Even now that Zhongli has stepped back from the limelight, he will still keep a close eye on Liyue's growth. Stepping back is for the sake of better protection, giving up unnecessary burdens and not caring whether his people will remember him thousands of years later. He just needs to watch quietly.

The prayer is finished.

After the sword-worship ceremony, there was singing, dancing, and music, just like the performances at an imperial banquet.

The Emperor's Festival was originally a day to celebrate the Emperor. After the Emperor passed away, the annual ceremony of offering a sword was added to commemorate the Emperor's contributions to Liyue.

However, this year's Human Emperor Festival also included a special event where Ying, as a 'candidate for Human Emperor,' was summoned to the altar by Ningguang to receive a baptism of holy light and a blessing from the immortals.

The so-called baptism is nothing more than a special effect created by elemental forces, but the blessing from the immortals is real.

Immortals caress my head, knotting my hair and receiving immortality.

On the altar, Ying looked naive.

"Don't be nervous, it will be fine soon."

Fa Nan said with a smile.

After saying that, he waved his hand and released a blue light curtain, and countless starlight fell and merged into Ying's body.

Stone Elder gently tapped his cane, and the power of the golden rock descended.

The two kinds of immortal power merged into Ying's body, improving her physical condition.

If an ordinary person receives such a blessing, they can live to be a hundred years old and be free from all diseases.

Of course, this only applies to ordinary people.

Moreover, Ying's foundation had long surpassed that of ordinary people, so these two blessings only made her feel slightly more comfortable.

Lifespan +100.

"Human Emperor, she wouldn't really be your successor, would she?" Heuria asked in a low voice.

"I'd like to, but unfortunately they won't stay in Liyue," Su Chen said with a smile. "Whether they're the successor or not, let's just consider it a good deed. Besides, I'm still here. We can talk about the future later."

"What about the Xuanyuan Sword?"

"The traveler said she wouldn't take it with her."

Ying is not someone who knows nothing. She knows the importance of the Xuanyuan Sword to Liyue. If she stays in Liyue, she will have a reason to hold the Xuanyuan Sword and truly inherit the throne of the Human Emperor.

But she had to embark on her journey eventually.

If she were to leave with the Xuanyuan Sword, not only would the people of Liyue not agree, but she herself would also feel guilty.

However, Ying definitely likes the Xuanyuan Sword, after all, this weapon would probably be worth at least six stars in the game.

Hey miHy, isn't it time to release a unique weapon for Yingmei?

Su Chen's mind conjured up an image of Ying wielding the Xuanyuan Sword and wreaking havoc in the wilderness.

Ying: Hilichurl, I'm fucking here!

"Alright, there shouldn't be anything interesting going on next, let's go for a walk."

Watching the segment on stage, which resembled the Spring Festival Gala, Su Chen was speechless. What was even more speechless was that the people around him were craning their necks and watching with great interest. Hey, have you guys never seen the Spring Festival Gala before or what? Oh, never seen it, never mind.

Su Chen hadn't expected this kind of thing to happen at the Emperor's Festival. One performance after another, the general idea being to promote Liyue culture and to glorify the Emperor. There was even a poetry recitation. He then remembered the nine-year compulsory education he had established back then, which consisted of 'top students' selected from various high schools in Liyue.