Genshin Impact: I, the Winter's Executor, am forced to work.

After all, I don't know what Sora is trying to do...

If we could meet, have a brief discussion, and exchange ideas in a friendly manner, the problem would probably be solved.

Ah, what can I do? I, the Fool, am most fond of exchanging experiences.

Chapter 188 None of you should live anymore

Dvalin flew wearily, his vision beginning to blur.

"Wait, I know you're tired, but don't get tired yet."

Qin Ye inquired about the other party's condition in a friendly manner and offered appropriate treatment.

Let me tell you, can you take a beating?

An energy arrow formed from the power of the abyss shot out from below, piercing straight through the wind dragon's wing.

"You've arrived quite quickly, Tatiana. Follow my instructions in a moment."

The water element gently enveloped the wind dragon's wound, preventing it from instantly falling to the cold ground.

Qin Ye leaped off the dragon's back and landed directly at the location from which the abyssal power had attacked.

The attacks came in a continuous stream, but he deflected them all with his jade shield.

There wasn't much killing intent...

This is something that Qin Ye has always been curious about. Whether it is Columbia or other gods, they have revealed his past to some extent. Although he never regarded himself as someone indispensable to anyone, he has still posed a threat to the Abyss to some extent, right?

Why didn't Kong ever think of killing him directly?

Because of Columbia?

While it's not impossible, a powerful force like the Abyss would have countless ways to stall her.

Similarly, the king of the abyss should know that I am making things worse for his already unsuccessful plans. So, it's fine if Kong doesn't come to kill me, he doesn't care at all.

Even though I had analyzed the other person's personality and found them to be quite arrogant, it's like I have something wrong with my brain if I don't care at all.

If it were Qin Ye, he would definitely eliminate or recruit any potential obstacles along the way, especially those who might rise to prominence in the future.

Maybe I'm setting my expectations too high?

In any case, we need to deal with the immediate issues first.

Qin Ye concentrated rock element in his hand, and a simple longsword instantly appeared, with flames surging on the blade. The lightning element beneath his feet also became increasingly violent, accelerating his descent.

Her gaze was fixed on the blond man in front of her. Since the other party was capable of fighting Columbia to a standstill, she would definitely strike first.

The man's body slammed into the ground. Thanks to the shield, he did not suffer any external injuries, but the ground collapsed into a huge crater due to the simple and brutal attack.

Kong lightly tapped one foot and leaped into the air, dodging the lightning-fast attack. Without exchanging pleasantries, he used the momentum to swoop down and challenge him with his sword.

"Earth-shaking and devastating."

Qin Ye naturally had no intention of giving either side a chance to catch their breath. Seeing that the other party had just started and hadn't made a move yet, when the air traveled halfway, Qin Ye slammed his palm down on the ground. A rock pillar shot out and struck the sword blade, knocking the blond man away.

Kong's body somersaulted in the air, landing steadily on one leg, while the toe of the other foot lightly tapped the ground, adjusting to a comfortable standing posture.

"Mr. Fool's strength has improved very quickly."

The two sides finally began their first round of verbal sparring.

"Perhaps it's because I'm exceptionally talented?"

Seeing that the other party did not use this opportunity to attack, Qin Ye was unsure what they were up to.

"If you had arrived earlier, you might have had a chance to fight back against the Wind God, but now that the King has come in person, if you don't want to lose your life in vain..."

He was halfway through his sentence when he suddenly attacked, the tip of his sword aimed straight for Qin Ye's throat.

This was the first time the complete jade shield had been subjected to such a strong attack; cracks gradually appeared, but it did not shatter immediately.

"..."

Vines grew from the ground and entangled Kong's legs. At the same time, flames swept in and reacted violently with the grass element, as if they were about to devour everything.

The power of the abyss surged forth, isolating the incoming elemental forces, and Kong used this to break free from the vines with fluid and effortless movements.

"..."

Qin Ye didn't intend to fight to the death, but he could sense that if they really went all out, it would probably take half a day to fight. He wondered if he could use elemental power like Ying; if he could...

Given my current skill level, I'll most likely have to send it.

But the opponent seemed to be gradually increasing their strength, not in the way of getting stronger with each battle, but rather intentionally controlling their abilities...

It also gives people a chance to catch their breath, seemingly as a way of...judging?

Kong just specifically mentioned that the King of the Abyss had arrived, which seems like a blatant attempt to...

and many more?

"Mr. Kong doesn't seem to be using his full strength. Is he trying to play tricks on others at a crucial moment? That's not a good habit."

Qin Ye probed.

"Why would I use my full strength against someone like you? You've only reached this level after all this growth, you're not worthy of that person's attention."

Kong naturally understood the other party's question, and even felt a sense of nostalgia.

Qin Ye nodded to himself.

So that's it. It's a reminder that I should run away when it's time to run away, since I can't beat that king yet.

In other words, he was indeed testing how much of my strength I had recovered.

That's interesting...

"That's true, but..."

Qin Ye activated all seven elemental forces simultaneously, reaching the maximum power limit. He pushed off the ground with his feet and quickly appeared in front of Kong, throwing a punch.

The original site was littered with rubble, leaving deep footprints on the ground.

"The debt of attacking Colombia at Narukami Shrine still needs to be settled."

Kong also mobilized the power of the abyss to the extreme, thrusting his sword at Qin Ye's fist. The two were locked in a stalemate, and the aftershocks of their battle shattered the surrounding ruins into dust.

"After all these years, they're still so close; it's an enviable relationship." Kong suddenly raised the corners of his mouth, his tone becoming somewhat sarcastic.

Real hammer!

The Abyss Prince was actually one of us!

Qin Ye smiled back, and the two of them simultaneously withdrew their strength and retreated.

But before he could even breathe a sigh of relief, a green figure flew out from the middle layer of the Wind Dragon Ruins in the distance.

To be precise, he was sent flying backwards, clearly having been hit by someone.

The black shadow held up the orange core in its hand, gently playing with it as if admiring its spoils.

“You are as cunning as ever, Barbatos.”

His tone sounded like he was praising the other person.

"I thought I could take back your Heart of God this time, but you still managed to pull a fast one on me. But that doesn't matter... After all, there's no point in killing you now; I wouldn't get any satisfaction from revenge. I need to destroy everything Morax created with my own hands first. That would be the most satisfying scene."

He muttered to himself, as if victory was already assured.

"Kong, I'm going back to Liyue right away, but don't tell me you can't even beat him, right?"

The shadowy figure's tone was filled with doubt and disappointment.

"..." Kong remained silent.

After all, he felt that even if Barbatos continued acting, he couldn't just lie down so quickly, could he?

Qin Ye reacted extremely quickly.

Damn it, I knew you, Fengshen, wouldn't do anything productive.

He pointed to the sky, and Tatiana, who had just landed in the distance, put away her binoculars and opened the telescope door.

Qin Ye reached inside and precisely touched Ying's wrist, grasping it firmly.

"That's right! Just as you said! Sora! Your sister is in my hands! Kill me, and none of us will survive!"

The view shifted instantly, and what lay before them changed from Paimon and Tatiana to the azure sky.

"???"

Chapter 189 High and mighty

Qin Ye's palm, wrapped with elemental power, rested firmly on Ying's neck, who was filled with confusion.

Surprising, isn't it? I can still extract new value from you.

It's a pity that Paimon is still sealed away by Tatiana, otherwise he would have jumped out and declared himself the villain.

He and Kong exchanged a glance, and in an instant, they understood each other's thoughts.

"Looks like you really want to die..."

The power of the abyss enveloped Kong's entire body, and his anger radiated outwards uncontrollably. However, he only assumed an attack stance, his eyes still fixed on Qin Ye's palm, as if searching for an opportunity.

"..."

Qin Ye narrowed his eyes and secretly glanced at the dark figure in the distance out of the corner of his eye.

Kidnapping Ying was a backup plan he had come up with beforehand. He originally thought he could fight and retreat if he couldn't beat Kong, but he didn't expect the other party to be a traitor. But it's okay, now he has realized her value in another way.

I wonder if Zhongli's side is keeping a close eye on this Abyss King. If he still has the strength to come and strike me, then my plans will probably be disrupted...

"Hmph, a cunning fellow who only knows how to play tricks." The distant figure's tone was full of disdain: "He's wasted too much time..."

He turned and stepped into the void: "Void, I understand how you feel, but remember not to get entangled with your blood relatives for too long. As for the alchemical puppet over there, you are still too weak. I will take your life next time we meet."

The shadowy figure never gave Qin Ye a second glance, clearly showing that among everyone present, Qin Ye was the one he looked down on the most.

"..."

Qin Ye pursed his lips.