Genshin Impact, Teyvat's own beloved immortal.

It seems that some kind of magic protected her heart in the fire.

Can this be tolerated?

Lu Sheng reached out and grabbed the heart, squeezing it hard, feeling a force struggling against him.

He immediately activated his demonic transformation and used all his strength to pinch her.

Wow!

A sound like shattering glass came from the heart, and then the magical power surrounding it vanished.

In an instant, the beating heart was crushed into a puddle of minced meat.

[Ding! Forbidden knowledge detected!]

[Forbidden Knowledge: Knowledge from outside Teyvat will be recorded as forbidden knowledge by the World Tree. Those who cannot digest forbidden knowledge will gradually go insane.]

[Unknown forbidden knowledge has been transformed into forbidden knowledge points, gaining 6 forbidden knowledge points.]

The Forbidden Shop is now open! You can use Forbidden Knowledge Points to exchange for forbidden knowledge from other worlds.

Forbidden Shop: Level 1

[Item: The Great Thousand Records (3 Forbidden Knowledge Points) - A cultivation method from a bizarre world, requiring the sacrifice of flesh and blood to inflict severe damage on enemies; excessive use will attract the attention of those beyond this world.]

[Item: A pair of Yin-Yang Reversal Gu (3 taboo knowledge points) - Gu worms born in the world of Gu Masters. Legend has it that Gu is the essence of all things. The Reversal Gu is divided into Yin and Yang. If the soul is not scattered, it can bring the dead back to life, but the gender will change. Only by using another Gu worm can it be turned back.]

[Item: Beginner's Guide to Gold Creation (2 Forbidden Knowledge Points) - Strange alchemical knowledge from another world; mastering it allows you to create gold creations from molten lava.]

[Item: AK-47 (1 Forbidden Knowledge Point) – A terrifying weapon born on a mysterious blue planet, capable of breathing fire to kill enemies within a hundred meters.]

The Level 1 shop only has these few items for now, but Rikuo noticed that there are many strange and unusual things in the un-unlocked shops.

For example, more advanced gold creation techniques can create powerful creatures like those in the humus layer and chalk layer.

He even saw magical Gu such as the Spring and Autumn Cicada and the Echoing Insect!

At that moment, Lu Sheng suddenly realized.

So-called forbidden knowledge actually refers to knowledge from outside the world.

Every world has a different basic structure and operating rules. When knowledge that completely overturns our understanding invades our brain, it is enough to make us doubt our own worldview.

The more intelligent a person is, the more easily they fall into this predicament, like the Red King, the Grass Dragon, and the Great Tree King...

It's like the scientist in "The Three-Body Problem" who, after discovering that physics doesn't exist, shattered his moral compass and chose to commit suicide.

Conversely, those fortunate enough to acquire forbidden knowledge become powerful beings with terrifying strength, much like Rhinedoth.

The five sinners of Kanria divided up the forbidden knowledge brought by the Abyss, which is why they became beings capable of shaking the rule of the heavens.

But Lu Sheng didn't care about the love-hate relationship between the Five Sinners and Kanria.

He had already begun planning how to hunt down the remaining sinners to obtain forbidden knowledge points.

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Mondstadt Liyue Chapter: Chapter 67: The Immortal Venerable Dies, the Emperor Falls

"The Sage" Helotati.

"The Prophet" Visevernil.

"Extremely Evil Rider" Surtroch.

"The Moon Hunter" Raelil.

"Gold" Rhein-Dörgüt (crossed out).

They all seem pretty high-class, but I wonder if the others are like Rhein-Dortmund, pure amateurs.

Sages and prophets sound like the same kind of people as Rhinedoth; they are all civil servants who use their wisdom to wield power. They are very formidable when they are behind the scenes, but once they show themselves, they are easily knocked down with a single brick.

If you're going to play a mage, then play a mage. If you insist on rushing in and initiating a team fight, who else but you will die?

The other two, judging from their names, are clearly quite powerful.

The Moon Hunters are unclear, but the Extreme Riders are characters depicted in the storyline.

The master of the young master is a figure like an ancestor in a fantasy novel.

The Star-Devouring Whale, which even puts a complete dragon in a difficult battle, is nothing more than his pet.

Of course, Lu Sheng didn't completely believe it; there was definitely some exaggeration involved. If someone could really keep the Star-Devouring Whale as a pet, the Extreme Evil Knight would have been called the Heavenly Way Extreme Evil Knight long ago.

The strength that matches the Seven Gods should be a true reflection of the Extreme Evil Knight.

Even including forbidden knowledge, he's at most a bit stronger than the Seven Gods, on par with a fully-fledged dragon.

That Villette is a complete coward, yet she claims that all great people despise her.

Those that are too tall are another matter.

In short, I'm determined to acquire the forbidden knowledge of the five deadly sinners, and nothing can stop me.

If I could get my hands on a forbidden item like the Spring Cicada, I could be really arrogant in Teyvat.

But those are all future plans. Right now, I need to deal with the troubles caused by Rheindorf's death.

First, there's the Witches' Guild.

The death of an important witch will likely elicit a strong reaction from the other members of the Witch Society, such as Alice, Rhinedot's best friend.

This one is even more of a heavyweight, and when he goes crazy, he's even more outrageous than Rhein-Dortmund.

If you want revenge, go find Zhongli; it has nothing to do with me.

It was Zhongli who broke your good sister in two. I kindly helped her reconnect, and I couldn't bear to let her continue to suffer, so I sent her away.

I am also heartbroken.

Aside from the Witches' Guild, there's another problem: the out-of-control twins.

Without Rheindorf, it's only a matter of time before the twins break free of their restraints. When that happens, the two useless blondies will win the revival match and the first thing they'll do is seek revenge.

The mere trashy blond-haired guy is nothing to worry about, but I'm afraid the witch will come along too. I can't stay in Liyue forever; I'll eventually have to leave the Emperor's protective umbrella. Then I'll only have Paimon by my side, and whether I fight or run away, it will be quite troublesome.

No matter what happens, Paimon must not be harmed.

Without time stopping, how can one defy the laws of nature?

Rather than waiting until then, it's better to 'die' now and change your identity.

Lu Sheng turned his gaze to Zhong Li, who seemed to have mentioned the matter of shaping the body.

He walked up to Zhongli and said, "I've killed him, you don't have any objections, do you?"

"Did you get what you wanted from her?" Zhongli didn't care about Rheindorf's life or death; she was left alive so that Lu Sheng could vent his anger.

"No," Lu Sheng replied decisively.

Zhongli glanced at Lu Sheng and a rare smile appeared on her face.

He knew that Lu Sheng must have obtained something, and Lu Sheng also knew that Zhong Li knew that he had obtained something.

However, it's better to see through things but not say anything; the old fox has no need to undermine the young fox.

"If I say I want a new body, will what you said before still stand?"

"Change bodies? Why did this thought suddenly pop into your head? Is his body rejecting your soul?"

Lu Sheng shook his head and revealed the truth: "The twins are not all dead. Their power was absorbed by Rhinedot to stabilize the Abyss. Now that Rhinedot is dead, they will be freed sooner or later..."

"I see... So you're scared?"

"Who's afraid of those two good-for-nothings? They're just defeated opponents. I just don't want to cause unnecessary trouble. I've already suffered enough with this body, and I'm afraid I'll have to suffer a lot more in the future. I might as well just destroy it and get a new one."

This way, he could outmaneuver the blond-haired siblings, evade the witch's surveillance, and make his future path smoother.

After all, some powerful individuals still retain memories of the past. No matter how well they try to conceal it, they will definitely be able to recognize this face, and then there will probably be a lot of trouble.

"What? Your Majesty, you can't possibly not do it?"

As Rheindorf just said, all seven gods have the ability to create bodies for others. Zhongli, an old man who has lived for thousands of years, has plenty of ways to do this; it just depends on whether he is willing to do so.

Zhongli remained silent, seemingly deep in thought, before nodding contentedly after a moment.

"Hmm~ The method of feigning death is a win-win situation, indeed excellent."

Lu Sheng was still pondering the meaning of these words when Zhong Li spoke again: "In today's battle, both sides suffered heavy losses. The Golden Body died, and the Emperor fell. The Witch Society will then have no reason to seek revenge, and the authority of Liyue can be returned to the mortals."

Good grief, so this is what you've been thinking about all this time?

Just how much do you want to retire?

"In that case, Morax's promise to the Fools is no longer valid."

Lu Sheng became alert and asked suspiciously, "What Fools? What kind of deal did you make with the Fools?"

"Morax traded the Heart of God in exchange for the Fatui's help in protecting Liyue Harbor."

"Damn it! Didn't you promise to save the Heart of God for me? Is this how you act as the God of Contracts?"

Zhongli turned his head away, avoiding Lu Sheng's questioning gaze, and said calmly, "Don't worry, the person who signed the contract with you is me, Zhongli. The one who made the deal with the Fools was Morax. Now that Morax is dead, the deal is naturally void."

Fine, fine! You old fool, you're making a fool of people, aren't you?

After finishing his business, he faked his death and retired, thus finding peace and quiet.

Just wait for the Fatui to wreak havoc in Liyue Harbor.

"How can you be so sure the witches will stop their revenge?"

"Generally speaking, witches are cowards. Otherwise, they wouldn't have formed a witch association to hide in the shadows. They usually shout slogans of mutual help, but when someone dies, they are all afraid that the disaster will spread to them. They can't even hide in time. How could they stand up for others? Wouldn't standing up expose their own identities?"

"Besides, I only faked my death, I didn't actually die."

"As for the new body you want, I already have a clue. There is a fleshy Tai Sui that has been growing for thousands of years in Liyue Mountain. It has already taken on a human form, but it has not yet cultivated its essence. It can be used as a body after some carving. As for its appearance... it depends on your own preferences."

Meat-like Tai Sui? Sounds rather low-grade, can't compare to the creations of the Cretaceous layer. Oh well, I'll trust this old man this time and go check it out. If it's too rubbish, I won't exchange it; I can always wear a mask when I go out from now on.

But it must be said that Zhongli's move was indeed quite good.

Provoking the Witches' Guild is like provoking a swarm of greenbottle flies. Now, by feigning his death, he is giving the witches a way out, allowing them to lose their target for revenge and stop bothering him.

There are so many immortals in Liyue. Anyone with a brain wouldn't get involved in this, and anyone without a brain would just be a free gift for Liyue.