Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

Everyone was talking about it.

Ying stretched her neck, but because she wasn't very tall, she couldn't see the contents of the painting very clearly. However, Paimengfei, flying in the sky, showed an advantage.

"Does it really look that similar?" Ying asked.

"Hmm...it does look somewhat like it, but upon closer inspection...how should I put it?" Paimon scratched his head, then suddenly came up with a brilliant description, gesturing with his fingers and saying, "The painting is seven parts like the original, but only one part captures its spirit."

It means that the temperament is not right. The man in the painting has an extraordinary demeanor and an air of calmly observing the changing world. Although he is strolling around, his domineering aura cannot be stopped from emanating outwards.

Looking at Su Chen again, he was a complete slacker, young but with a face full of vicissitudes... Well, because he was a sage, he still had some wisdom (shh, don't tell him), Paimon thought to himself.

Because there were too many people, Ying couldn't squeeze in to watch, so she had to leave with regret.

“I used to doubt whether Su Chen was the Human Emperor, then I thought he might be Cardodia, but now that I see this, I have no more doubts,” Paimon said. “No one can be this or that; he must be a sage.”

Ying didn't speak, her face full of worry.

Paimon knew she was worried about Su Chen, so he kept quiet.

Not far away, Seno was standing in front of a mural, examining it. When he saw them approaching, he whispered, "I just saw that person."

Ying's expression hardened.

"follow me."

Seno led the two around the square toward the palace.

There weren't many guards patrolling. Nerimaraja had just been rebuilt and was short-handed. There were very few people even outside the palace. Ying met Aatrox, who was wearing a long robe, at a corner.

Although I couldn't see his face, I was sure of his build. Aatrox was much taller than the average person, and his aura was also very noticeable.

The three of them whispered among themselves and decided that they had little chance of winning by force. They decided to try to find Su Chen first, but before they could make any progress, the sun disk standing directly above the palace suddenly started to move.

Uh-huh! ——

A beam of light descended, enveloping Ying, and the powerful force emanating from the golden light sent Paimon and Seno flying.

"A traveler?!"

Swish swish!

Three figures flashed by; they were Aatrox, Sivir, and Asna.

"what happened?"

"Who is this guy?"

"She can actually draw upon the power of the Sun Disk; could she be of royal blood?"

The three looked at the vibrating solar disk with surprise.

In the golden light, Ying was completely bewildered.

This

Um... can I explain this?

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Moon Girl City!

Beyond the yellow sand, the ancient city is shrouded in a mysterious barrier.

This place has attracted countless scholars and desert dwellers, but no one has been able to find a way to enter.

The Eternal Oasis, that's what the desert people call this place.

Unlike the desolation and barrenness of most parts of the desert, the oasis beneath the Red Sea surrounds the ancient city. However, this oasis is not a place that desert people can set foot in, because it originates from the ancient town spirits that guard their masters here and do not allow any outsiders to approach.

Only in the sheltered rocky outcrops near the oasis do tribes seeking protection from the spirits dwell, worshipping day and night; they too are children of the Flower Goddess.

The nomads say it is an oasis that never withers or ages, ruled by a flower goddess who sleeps forever.

At this time, flowers bloom in the oasis, springs flow gently, and small animals can be seen darting about.

The sandstorm from the yellow wind was blocked by a mysterious force, and Su Chen crossed the yellow sand and stepped onto the edge of the oasis.

"Don't go in!" A frantic warning came from afar. It was a nomad holding a whip. Seeing Su Chen alone, he advised, "Don't be fooled by the illusion of the oasis. It's not a place for mortals!"

Su Chen turned his head and chuckled, "So, how do we get inside?"

The nomad said solemnly, "Only those who have the approval of the Spirit Mother are qualified to enter, but that is only within the oasis; no one can actually enter the ancient city."

The last mother of the town, Feligis, stands guard at the gates of the oasis.

If one could gain the approval of Feligis, she would not hesitate to bestow blessings upon mortals, but such a possibility is not high.

"Are you the children of the Flower Goddess?"

“Yes. Our god sleeps here, and it is said that he has been waiting for Emperor Azir to return for countless days and nights… This is what my ancestors said, but I don’t really believe it. I have seen the emperor return, walking through the desert, but he never stayed here for a moment.”

The nomad bowed and apologized toward the oasis, continuing, "I feel sorry for our gods."

"I see..." Su Chen nodded slightly. "Thank you for reminding me. May the yellow sands forever protect you."

"Hey! You—"

The nomad watched as Su Chen turned and stepped into the oasis. Contrary to his expectations, he was not punished by the spirit of the town and entered smoothly.

"The great Felicis!"

The nomads knelt on the ground and bowed towards the oasis.

Within the Eternal Oasis.

The enormous amphitheater, once the place where the goddess of flowers and the spirits of the town sang and danced, is now a place where the mistress of flowers has fallen into a deep sleep. The oasis, too, is no longer as prosperous as it once was. Passing through the quiet, verdant forest, through the corridor of dreams and fragrance, and through the flowerbeds full of Padishalan, these beautiful flowers are now tightly closed in bud, just like their mistress, asleep.

Su Chen was stopped by a voice when he reached the massive gates of the ancient city.

"Leave this place. Ahead lies a forbidden area where mortals are not permitted to trespass. If you do not suppress your greed, you will be cursed by the spirit and fall into an endless abyss." The ethereal voice echoed in the air.

Su Chen said, “I come from ancient times, I know the past and can foresee the future. I have crossed the desert and turned it into an oasis. I have waved my scepter and the yellow sand has obscured the sun and moon. Now I have come here to awaken my sleeping companion and lead her out of the eternal dream.”

Swish!

A blinding light shone before the massive door, and a figure emerged from the light. He was draped in rosy light, formless, with wisps of flowing lines floating around his holy elemental body, radiating a gentle, soft light.

Under Su Chen's gaze, the elemental body gradually took on the shape of a woman.

She slowly opened her eyes, and upon seeing Su Chen, she was stunned, uttering a questioning and incredulous voice: "Emperor Azir... is it really you?"

Su Chen chuckled: "Philigis, long time no see."

"It really is you! My esteemed Emperor, the true ruler of Mount Sumeru, you have finally returned."

Zhenling's mother shed tears of emotion.

After years of slumber, Felicis was awakened by a familiar scent. In disbelief, her years of waiting had finally come to an end.

“Yes, I have returned,” Su Chen said. “I just walked along and saw many silent machines, and I felt a familiar aura within them.”

“Those are my daughters.” Philigsis said sadly. “After our master fell into slumber, the power of our race gradually weakened, and we could no longer return to our original form. We could only merge our souls into ugly machines to preserve our last bit of power and wait for our master to awaken.”

Su Chen said softly, "Thank you for guarding this place. From now on, you no longer need to wait alone for countless days and nights. Just like before, wander in the joy of the forest and the theater. That is the attitude you should have."

These town spirits are far more loyal than humans. Even as centuries have passed and their power has weakened, they remain willing to protect this ancient city and their master.

"Your Majesty, let me take you inside first. The mistress is still asleep. She would be overjoyed to know that you have returned."

Felicis said with anticipation.

Su Chen walked into the ancient city.

In the very center of the amphitheater, the golden scepter—Eternal Oasis—was planted into the ground, its power maintaining the barrier outside the ancient city. Around the scepter were many slumbering spirits, none of whom were as powerful as Philigsis, and could only resist the erosion of time by sealing themselves.

Su Chen did not rush to retrieve the scepter. He and Feligis walked to the depths of the ancient city and stepped into the distorted void barrier. What came into view was a garden full of bright flowers.

In the middle of the garden, a huge lotus platform was surrounded by flowers, with petals layered around it. Directly in front of it was a closed door, from which steps extended. When she reached the bottom of the steps, Felicis stopped.

“Your Majesty, this is not a place I should be treading,” she said respectfully.

Su Chen nodded slightly, walked up the steps, and knocked on the door. As expected, there was no response, but the door was engraved with Shurima runes. Su Chen directly activated the power of the runes and easily opened it.

Click click click~~

A dull sound rang out, and as the stone door opened, Su Chen seemed to step into another world.

The azure sky is filled with drifting clouds, and adorable spirits sway in the air. Lush Patisharana blooms on the grass, and amidst the myriad flowers, an extremely beautiful woman lies quietly.

"I heard the call of antiquity, a promise from time itself."

A clear, ethereal sound filled the space.

"How old are you? Still doing this?" Su Chen chuckled and walked straight toward the Flower Goddess.

This is the sound left behind by the latter hundreds of years ago. Perhaps it was just a prank on a whim, or perhaps it was just a hope placed in helplessness, wanting to use it to summon a miracle.

Walking to the Flower Goddess's side, looking at his familiar partner from his memories, Su Chen gently stroked her warm and beautiful face, his eyes filled with tender love.

“I’ve come to keep my promise, Marikata.”

he said softly.

The next moment, power was quietly released, and the dream power surrounding this space was quietly shattered—the blue sky and white clouds disappeared, the figure of the elf was gone, and the grass, flowers, and lakes were all gathered into the body of the Flower Goddess along with the shattered dream.

The dream's master, Marikata, trembled slightly with her long eyelashes.

Her star-like eyes opened, and a slightly dazed expression appeared on her face as she woke from her slumber. Then her gaze focused, and a familiar face came into view.

As the Lord of Flowers and Dreams awakens, the entire oasis is also quietly changing—the Patisharan in the garden slowly blooms, a riot of flowers vie for attention, the sleeping spirits open their eyes, and the overflowing power flows back into their bodies. The plants and trees are revitalized, and the oasis begins to spread outward along the clear spring, winding its way forward. When the nomads living nearby see this, they all kneel down and shout the great name of the god.

Deep within the palace, the goddess of flowers blinked her divine eyes, which shone with a cool moonlight. She gazed at the man before her, remaining silent for a long time, as if she wanted to etch him into her mind forever.

"Tell me this isn't a dream."

The goddess of flowers murmured softly.

Even though she is the master of dreams and possesses powerful dream abilities, she still cannot believe what is happening before her eyes.

Until Su Chen held her hand tightly and kissed her lips tenderly, the sweet nectar flowing between their mouths lingered with the aftertaste of flowers.

After a moment, their lips parted, and Su Chen chuckled softly, "Legend has it that only a prince's kiss can awaken a sleeping princess... So, my princess, have you awakened yet?"

The Flower Goddess didn't speak, but stretched out her lotus-root-like arms and tightly wrapped them around Su Chen's neck, then pulled him closer to the warm flower bed...

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