Immediately afterwards, everything in the royal city began to change—buildings rose again from the dust-covered ruins, the cracked ground healed itself, and the city streets and alleys crisscrossed, as if a miracle had occurred, all in the blink of an eye!
The once desolate old capital city has been completely transformed in the blink of an eye.
After the royal city was completed, Su Chen blew out a breath, and the wind swept away the dust. With a gentle wave of his hand, greenery spread across the land beneath his feet, rivers and springs appeared out of thin air, and grass, flowers, and forests... appeared in every corner of Narimarjad according to the will of the Desert Emperor.
Those who were near Narimar were stunned.
They are about to arrive at the royal city, that ruined land, that decaying capital, has been transformed into a brand new city-state in the blink of an eye, can you believe it?!
The next moment, a huge phantom materialized in the sky above the desert.
"Emperor Azir?!" everyone exclaimed.
Statues of desert emperors are found everywhere in ancient ruins and civilizations, so these people are not unfamiliar to us.
But they never imagined that Emperor Azir would actually be resurrected?
It wasn't a case of inheritance appearing, nor was it a case of suddenly sitting up in a deathbed; it was a case of truly coming back to life!
Just then, the enormous shadow emitted a majestic voice that resounded throughout every corner of the desert.
"I will bear the weight of this era on my shoulders, my people, come back."
As he spoke, he took a step, and lush trees and grass sprouted wherever he landed. With another step, a river was formed, and an oasis naturally formed along the path he walked.
At this moment, Su Chen was like a simulation of the beginning, where he transformed into a god, walking the earth, and being worshipped by all wherever he went.
At this moment, just as at that moment.
"Emperor!"
"Welcome back, Emperor!"
"Welcome back, Emperor!" *N
All the remnants of Shurima showed expressions of excitement the moment they saw the Emperor's shadow appear.
Before long, a large number of figures gathered behind Su Chen.
The little one can't walk as fast as the giant.
The Emperor's shadow, though seemingly moving very fast, always walked in front of every subject, guiding them to follow him.
My people, come back!
The voice resonated in the hearts of countless Shurima citizens.
One day... two days... three days... the giant walked in front, and the people followed behind. When they were hungry, they picked fruit from the trees, and when they were thirsty, they drank from the clear springs beside them. Walking on the oasis laid out by the giant, there was no scorching heat or disaster, only endless joy.
My people, come back!
The yellow sands trembled violently, and the dust parted to reveal ancient ruins buried underground. These were testaments to the glory of Shurima in its heyday, and now, five hundred years later, they continue to shine under the Emperor's radiance.
Come back.
Come back.
Come back...
Countless voices surged in the hearts of the remnants of Shurima.
Then more and more people gathered in the Thousand Ravines Sandy Land. Some were in the forest, some on the hills, and some even in foreign lands. They felt the emperor's call and continued to move forward across mountains and rivers.
The giant was gone for a whole month.
Throughout this month, countless ancient people joined the journey, following the former emperor across the desert, from the Thousand Ravines Sandy Land to the Pillar Sand Plain, and then to the Downwind Erosion Land. The giant emperor's figure appeared throughout the entire desert.
No one dared to disturb them. The group of thirty only dared to watch from afar. The news spread to the rainforest, into Sumeru City, and then to the Order of the Church. Azar was filled with fear and apprehension, and countless people in Sumeru City were also worried. The supreme desert emperor had returned. What would become of the future of the rainforest?
Tree King, have you seen that terrifying emperor resurrected?
Some people even thought they should stop the 'march', but no one dared to go.
In its heyday, Shurima's power was so formidable that even the gods had to be wary of it, let alone these lowly beings.
So the people of Sumeru could only pray and worship at the Pure Good Palace at the very top of the sacred tree, hoping that the great Little Auspicious Grass King could intervene and use his divine power to stop the rise of the desert.
However, their god was not worried.
Nasita sat on the top branch of the sacred tree, gazing towards the desert. Even from here, she could almost see the giant's figure, walking and walking, no matter where he went or how far he traveled, his people were always following behind him. The wind and sand were blocked by his towering body, and the scorching sun could not burn his people. Oases flowed beneath their feet, and all his people's faces were filled with heartfelt smiles.
What a sublime deity they are!
Nasita watched intently, with a mixture of awe and envy. She longed to become such a great god, a god whom countless people would willingly follow.
But she was also somewhat proud, because Nessef told her that the great emperor was her father.
At this moment, Nasita wished she could go and see immediately, but she could not disturb His Majesty the Emperor's procession, could not disrupt the ceremony, and even more so, she could not leave Sumeru City at will, because the sages were also watching her.
Nessef stood beside her, also gazing into the distance, his head slightly bowed, displaying utmost respect.
Although he could not go to the desert to welcome the King's return, at this moment, his feelings were the same as those of any Shurima citizen.
...
Liyue.
Three bowls and you're out of the harbor.
"Ptooey! Zhongli, this is the fine wine you were talking about?? It's practically water!" Wendy almost choked after taking her first sip. How could it taste so strongly of water?!
Zhongli said gently, "What we appreciate is the passage of time, the accumulated charm, which has its own unique flavor."
"I think you just dragged me here to hear people talk about your great achievements!" Venti was speechless. He looked at the figure on the tavern's storytelling stage, who unfolded his fan and snapped it open! "Last time, we talked about how, in Liyue at that time, there was a great demon invading the sea..." Blah blah blah, followed by a series of stories about the Geo Archon.
He shook his head: "You're really shameless. You came all this way just to listen to someone brag about themselves. Even Su Chen isn't as shameless as you."
Zhong Li: "..."
Just as Grandpa Zhong was about to say something, he suddenly seemed to sense something and turned to look at the location of Sumeru. Wendy, who was complaining, also paused and looked at the same spot.
"Zhongli, this power is..." Venti exclaimed in shock, downing his drink in one gulp. "That guy's back?! No way, is it true? Is Teyvat going to descend into chaos again? I just finished resolving the Mondstadt problem with all my hard work!"
"Um..."
Compared to Wendy, Zhongli was much more composed... Indeed, his old friend who had died several times but had not died had regained that power.
...
Inazuma Castle, castle tower.
"You're about to die... Shadow, you've lost again."
"From the attic," Zhen said with a smile.
Opposite her, Ying stared at the chessboard, frowning in deep thought.
With the idea of 'balancing work and rest', Shadow played a few matches against Shin with the new gadgets her sister got from Liyue, but she lost every time, which made Shadow very unhappy.
To lose is bad enough, but to lose so thoroughly is terrible.
They're sisters, and she's not unintelligent, so why can't she win?
"One more round! Sister, you can't let me win!" Ying said stubbornly.
Zhen smiled and was about to rearrange the chess pieces when she sensed a powerful energy fluctuation.
"This is..."
Ying's eyes narrowed slightly: "That desert emperor from back then? He's actually returned?"
"Yes, it is indeed hard to understand. I remember he disappeared after his battle with the Ruler of Heaven."
"No, I can't waste any more time." The Desert Emperor's return might ignite war at any moment. Thinking of this, Ying said, "Sister, I'm going."
"You want to..."
“Inazuma, it’s time to move forward. This is what Cardodia wants too.”
Ying clenched her fists. She was determined to move forward and become stronger. If that desert emperor dared to offend her... Hmph! She would make sure he never returned!
...
"The ancient emperor has descended. He is as majestic as a mountain, as pure as a snow lotus, and as dazzling as the sun in the sky. I have witnessed countless moments of the changing of the sun and moon, but none can compare to the radiance that Shurima shines forth at this moment of rebirth from the dead. Ah, what a great emperor he is!" — Excerpt from an adventure submission to the Steambird Newspaper by an anonymous Mr. X.
A month later, Su Chen stopped moving around.
At this moment, the entire Thousand Ravines Sandy Land had completely changed its appearance.
The stench of decay and death has vanished, replaced by vibrant oases. These oases, dotting the desert, symbolize the resurgence of the Shurima civilization, as if death has been replaced by life.
The time that once stood still in the ancient kingdom has now begun to flow again.
Moreover, those dormant ancient civilizations reappeared, their dust dispelled under the influence of the emperor's power, giving rise to new high-rises, new streets, and new clear springs.
The people of Shurima rejoiced.
Su Chen returned to the newly built Narimarjana, where Aatrox, Sivir, and Asna, three ancient and powerful Ascended beings, stood beneath the Sun Disc, paying the highest tribute to their Emperor.
"Your Majesty, you've finally returned!" Sivir exclaimed excitedly. "Lead us forward once more, Your Majesty!"
"I have returned." Su Chen's voice was majestic and deep. "My people, from this day forward, you will once again live on this land as citizens of Shurima. Wherever you call upon my true name, the land covered with yellow sand will be under my protection."
After speaking, Su Chen's will merged into the solar disk, maximizing its power, and then merged into this yellow sandy land.
Wherever the power extends, a certain power deep within the hearts of the people seems to be awakened, and the ancient will is reawakened with the radiance of the sun disk, and the glory of Shurima is reignited!
"emperor!"
"emperor!"
"emperor!"
A burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted in the desert.
As faith rekindled, Su Chen felt the power of the Desert Emperor template rapidly increasing.
"It's not enough. The desert has been dormant for too long, and Mount Sumeru is not what it used to be," Su Chen thought to himself. Back then, even those who worshipped the Great Compassion Tree King in Mount Sumeru also worshipped the Desert Emperor.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the entire Sumeru region is his people.
But now the two sides are divided by contradictions, lack of faith, and buried civilization. The people of either side grit their teeth when they mention the other's gods, as if they owe them millions of Mora.
"Your Majesty, let us continue our conquest!" Sivir clenched her fist. "Let us rebuild the kingdom's glory, until we exact our revenge upon the heavens!"
Su Chen did not answer, his gaze falling on: "Sivir, you founded Narimar, the last civilized land of Shurima."
"Yes, Your Majesty, those who live there have never abandoned the glory of the kingdom, and we have been waiting for your return."
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