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

If it were just scattered human tribes, it would be easier to deal with, but Utopia has too many people, and it is still taking in suffering people in droves.

Under such circumstances, it certainly cannot last long.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Li immediately guessed Su Chen's purpose.

"If it's something like food or supplies, I'll have someone prepare it for you immediately."

"Thank you, King Yan. I did not come empty-handed this time. I have some gold and silver treasures here to exchange for those supplies with you."

“There’s no need for that.” Zhongli shook his head gently. “For me, these things are not necessary. I’m helping you because you deserve it. I see the shadow of the Human Emperor in you. He also prayed for the well-being of all people and even risked his own lifespan to lay the foundation for his people for all eternity. This is the greater good.”

Su Chen nodded slightly: "But wouldn't that violate your title as the God of Contracts?"

Zhongli said gently, "I have naturally kept my promise and delivered the supplies to you. I am satisfied to have obtained the same sense of righteousness from you as my old friend..." As he spoke, he paused again and took out a square, snow-white gem from the things Su Chen had brought. This was a specialty of the Winter Kingdom and could not be seen anywhere else.

"This one is enough."

Su Chen was slightly taken aback, then fell silent.

As expected, Zhongli is still Zhongli no matter where he goes. Having put aside his bloodlust for fighting to protect, the old man is now thinking about how to govern Liyue in a more 'gentle' way.

He had seen far too much fighting and killing.

"Then thank you very much, King Yan."

"You are Welcome."

After Zhongli received the goods, he immediately used his divine sense to instruct Qixing to prepare supplies. While waiting, he chatted with Su Chen about the way of governing a country. He had intended to help his deceased friend's friend and impart more management experience to comfort his friend's spirit in heaven.

Unexpectedly, after a conversation, Zhong Li discovered that Su Chen's insights into governing the country and establishing a reputation were in no way inferior to his own.

In this light, the environment in the Kingdom of Winter is indeed rather harsh... Zhongli thought to himself.

With a god as skilled in governance as Su Chen around, the kingdom still nearly perished, which shows how terrible the environment of Zhidong Kingdom must have been.

Thinking about it this way, it's not unreasonable that demons are running rampant in Liyue.

After all, this place is fertile and rich in resources. Since we're all vying for the position of one of the Seven Gods, why not compete for a better location?

Look at Mondstadt next door, how many demons would be willing to go there?

The Way has no sun or moon.

It wasn't until Qixing personally came to consult the Emperor that Zhongli realized that nearly half a month had passed without her noticing.

“Talking with you reminded me of the Yellow Emperor, and I was so engrossed in it that I forgot about time,” Zhongli said with great emotion. “This conversation alone is worth a thousand pieces of gold.”

"You flatter me, King Rock. I have truly benefited from our conversation."

After exchanging a few polite words, Zhongli personally brought the supplies to Su Chen.

"If the positions of the seven gods are settled, you are welcome to gather again," Zhongli concluded.

In his view, Su Chen was the most likely candidate to seize the divine position in the land of Zhidong Kingdom.

Su Chen smiled faintly: "Definitely."

After leaving Yujingtai, Bronya finally spoke up, "Teacher, that Rock King is truly knowledgeable and erudite."

"So, how was the harvest?"

"I am deeply moved. Now I understand why Liyue is so prosperous. Although I have never met the Human Emperor, judging from the Geo King's evaluation of him, he must be someone whose strength and knowledge are no less than the Geo King's. It is truly a blessing for the people of Liyue to have such two figures leading them."

Bronya was genuinely happy for the people of Liyue.

She doesn't care about national borders; if all seven countries can be at peace, she would certainly be happy to see it.

Su Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, we will definitely be no worse than Liyue after we reach winter."

Bronya nodded expectantly: "Yes."

Liyue has two top-tier players; her teacher is worth one and a half, and she's worth half—it's about right.

...

[Your journey to Liyue went much more smoothly than you anticipated. You brought back a large amount of food and supplies, giving the people of Utopia, who were on the verge of despair, hope for survival.]

With these supplies, once the environment of the Ofit Mountains improves, the people's living pressure will gradually decrease, and then we can accommodate even more people without any problem.

[In the 57th year of the Entropy Calendar, Utopia, supported by the supplies you brought back, weathered its initial difficulties. After nearly half a year of development, the situation in the entire Ofit Mountains gradually improved.]

Meanwhile, you notice that the cold wave is gradually showing signs of weakening.

Everything seems to be moving in a positive direction.

[In the 58th year of the entropy calendar, the cold wave has weakened further, reaching a level suitable for humans to venture outdoors.]

[In the fifty-ninth year of the Entropy Calendar, the cold wave ceased. When the power of the seven altars waned and the protective canopy of Utopia vanished, the long-awaited sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone down. The people raised their heads, their faces beaming with genuine smiles.]

We made it through!

"Oh my god, am I really not dreaming?"

"The sun! It's the sun!"

"As expected, that terrible prophecy was just a rumor after all. Why would the gods in the heavens want to destroy civilization for no reason?"

"Yes, there are still many people living outside the Ofit Mountains."

"Thank you, great Lord Walter. Without His protection, we would all have perished in this cold wave."

At that moment, everyone in the entire Ofit Mountains shouted the name 'Walter'.

“Teacher, this is all so wonderful.” Bronya was also immersed in the joy of cheering with her people.

Su Chen smiled and said, "Bronya, what is beautiful to you?"

Bronya thought for a moment and said, "I feel good when my people are happy."

"That is the concept called 'loving one'."

"spouse?"

Bronya thought about it and thought, perhaps so. Perhaps the meaning of her birth into this world was to seek this truth.

Su Chen said softly, "Then let your belief continue, Bronya. No matter what happens, no matter when, remember never to give up on what you believe in."

Bronya nodded, seemingly understanding.

Each demon seems to have its own convictions, and from these convictions, one can slowly comprehend the true meaning behind them, which is the demon's 'ideology'. And her ideal is perhaps something called 'love'.

She looked up at the dazzling golden sun, the long-missed sunlight falling on her, a feeling even Bronya missed. From today onwards, everything would get better and better...

Thinking this, Bronya saw a small black dot appear in the golden sun.

The black dot grew larger and larger, seemingly approaching at an extremely fast speed. By the time she fully realized something was wrong, an extremely cold and bone-chilling cold swept over her!

An immense sense of oppression, along with the supreme rules under the natural order, enveloped this mountain range.

Those who were also looking up and enjoying the sunshine now showed expressions of fear.

"teacher!--"

As Bronya cried out in alarm, Su Chen's figure had already flown out, heading straight for the icy nail falling from the sky.

boom! ! !

The instant the two made contact, a terrifying force erupted from the sky, and the aftershocks of the collision spread horizontally, causing the entire space to tremble violently.

puff!

In mid-air, Su Chen coughed up blood, injured by the powerful impact of the Heavenly Nail. The nail pressed his body down as it continued to hurtle towards the Ophit Mountains.

"Teacher!" Bronya flew over anxiously.

"do not come!"

Su Chen loudly stopped her, "Take everyone and leave the mountains!"

"But..."

"Remember what I told you!"

Bronya was stunned.

Trying to protect everything will only result in being unable to protect anything in the end... At this moment, she suddenly understood the meaning of this sentence.

But...but even if I knew...

"hurry up!"

"Teacher, hold on!" Bronya gritted her teeth, turned and rushed towards the mountains, using her demonic power to first lead the people of the royal city away from the mountains, and at the same time gave the order for everyone to evacuate.

But the mountains are too big; in such an environment, an ordinary person would not be able to run out for several days.

Fortunately, during the cold wave, other demons came to Utopia to seek refuge. Under the influence of the demons' power, a large number of Utopia's citizens were quickly taken away from the Ophelia Mountains.

"Uhhhhhh!——"

The terrifying order of heaven transformed into supreme rules, and with the release of the power of the Heavenly Nail, it frantically eroded Su Chen. Under the influence of the will called 'reason', no one could disobey the fall of the Heavenly Nail, because from the beginning, this Heavenly Nail was destined to fall on the Ophit Mountains, unless there was an absolute power to break the rules of heavenly reason.

Destruction, destruction, destruction of everything...

The destruction of civilizations is part of the rules, but with the onset of the war between demons and gods, the power of this 'cycle' has been weakened. At least within the Winter Kingdom, civilizations continue to exist even after the cold wave.

Although those civilizations existed, they suffered tremendous damage. Only Utopia, under Su Chen's protection, was able to continue to exist.

But all of this was ultimately in vain.

"How could I...collapse here..."

The Heavenly Nail pressed down on Su Chen, bringing him closer and closer to the ground. A terrifying chill swept across the entire Ophit, a force ten or even a hundred times more terrifying than a cold wave. In an instant, it froze the earth, freezing many of the people who had not yet managed to evacuate in place—their faces still bearing the expressions of terror and flight.

Click click click click~~

Su Chen's body was also covered with layers of frost.

He gritted his teeth and cursed, "If you have the guts, kill me! Otherwise, I'll take you all down sooner or later!"

Seemingly sensing Su Chen's will to resist, the power on the Frost Nail intensified, as if endless rules of will were pressing down on him, almost shattering his entire body.

Just then, the power within Su Chen suddenly erupted.

Bang bang~ bang bang~ bang bang~

The pulsating power originates from his body.

As his heart pounded, the deep purple chaos gradually replaced the original color, growing larger and transforming into a powerful weapon in Su Chen's hand to fight against the Heavenly Nail. When this power was added to the Ice Authority, it seemed to completely activate Su Chen's form as a Herrscher, and at this moment, it actually stopped the Heavenly Nail from falling!