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

"The Demon-Slaying Nuo Dance".

His curled-up hand suddenly stretched out in front of him, and the Nuo mask was simultaneously put on Xiao's face. He then dashed away and disappeared into the darkness, leaving only a few specks of elemental light.

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"Hmm... my old friend really knows how to cause trouble for others."

Zhongli spread out one palm, feeling the surging power of the abyss below, and his eyes turned golden.

In the sky, the rock spear, exuding the might of a demon god, fell without warning, piercing straight into the ground. The rock element instantly altered the surrounding terrain and gradually eroded the power of the abyss.

The surrounding darkness receded from the rock spear, revealing the area to everyone.

"Ruo Tuo..."

He understood that Qin Ye wouldn't kill Ruo Tuo Dragon King now; at least he would wait for him to go and seal it, out of respect for him.

"I wonder if Brother Qin has included Ruoduo in that plan as well?"

The more you lose, the greater the damage from wear and tear...

Only Brother Qin could come up with such a method.

Once this matter is over and my goal is achieved, I can...

I'm retired with peace of mind.

Zhongli put his hands behind his back and walked slowly forward as the light spread.

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"These fortifications are quite interesting."

When D'Artagnan saw that the coastline protection had taken shape in just one day, he was quite moved.

Unfortunately, what I'm better at in winter is having an executive officer stand at the forefront and charge, followed by a massive, fearless assault on the enemy's position by a horde of foolish soldiers.

Defensive positions and such...

Isn't offense the best form of defense?

No matter how much preparation you do, it's not as effective as having your partner and the captain wipe out the enemy.

But this time the opponent is probably not so simple, so I'd better rely on the fortifications a bit more.

I'll go up and fight after I've observed the enemy's skill level.

"Tianquan Star..."

A woman's voice came from behind her. Tatiana stepped out of the mirror door and looked towards the Jade Pavilion, which was gradually approaching from outside Liyue Harbor.

For Ningguang, the shadow of the Jade Pavilion should be high above, suppressing the other six kingdoms, and the people of Liyue should live under its protection, but should not be completely obscured by its shadow.

Ningguang gazed in the direction of Guyun Pavilion, lost in thought.

As for why she headed towards Guyun Pavilion, she was certain that someone's presence there must have a deeper meaning.

"Whoa... no, Tatiana, you should be a little more careful when you appear in the future. Although experts can sense other people's presence, it's still quite frightening when someone suddenly appears like this."

D'Artagnan protested, but then asked a more important question: "Wait a minute, if you're here, where are your companions?"

"Brother Qin Ye naturally has his own plans. He asked me to come back and help you protect the safety of Liyue Harbor."

"Huh? I certainly have no objection to my partner's actions..." The young master scratched the back of his head, somewhat puzzled: "But what exactly is my partner plotting, and why is he helping the people of Liyue like this?"

"?" Tatiana took two heavy steps forward when she saw that someone dared to question Qin Ye.

"Brother Qin Ye has lofty ambitions; the mere seven kingdoms are nothing more than pawns in a game."

"I see!"

D'Artagnan clapped his fists together, then looked as if he had just realized something.

hiss...

As expected of a partner!

But something's not right...

The Seven Kingdoms? Aren't we Winter Solstice people?

Chapter 219 Long Time No See

"The ground cracks!"

Ruo Tuo Dragon King's short legs stomped angrily on the ground, and several rock pillars rose up one after another, one wave stronger than the next, until they finally approached Qin Ye, who was flying in the sky.

The unstoppable rock pillars gradually slowed down as they approached Qin Ye's feet. He raised two fingers and tapped them downwards. The rock element was simultaneously controlled by two forces, which began to vie for ownership.

After a few seconds of stalemate, the sharpness at the tip of the pillar began to disappear, replaced by a circular platform where one could stand firmly.

"I win this round?" The two fingers that were lightly pointing downwards suddenly flipped, turning into a provocative upward hook.

The crimson eyes of the Dragon King, Rota, revealed an even more savage glint: "Morax! If you dare not fight me, then immediately offer your neck for slaughter! What kind of hero uses a strategy of attrition!"

"Oh?"

Qin Ye chuckled, having finally understood the cause and effect.

It turns out that it wasn't that Tuozi couldn't beat Zhongli, but that Zhongli never seriously fought Tuozi.

No wonder they were making such a fuss at the beginning; they had nowhere to vent their anger.

But where did that old bastard Zhongli go? I spent so much money on you just to invite a great Buddha, the real Seven Gods can't just desert at the last minute.

"Crush!"

The powerful sonic wave hurtled straight toward Qin Ye.

"As solid as a rock".

The explosive sound waves spread in all directions, shattering the rocks overhead and causing sand to fall onto the jade shield before cascading to the ground.

That old man has no sense of martial ethics...

Although Qin Ye was still thinking about Zhong Li, he remained cautious.

As for chivalry and honor?

What's the point of talking about chivalry with a madman?

Now that neither Kunjun nor Zhongli are in sight, he no longer cares about whether reinforcements will arrive.

So Qin Ye made a bold decision.

The figure in the sky slowly landed, once again facing this colossal object whose top could not be seen at a glance.

King Ruoduo looked at the other party's erratic decision with some confusion.

Why choose to fight him on the ground when you can be invincible in the sky?

Before his limited intelligence could even register what was happening, the absorption of the earth's veins beneath his feet began to act strangely.

"you...!"

Qin Ye raised his eyebrows slightly, sensing his control over the earth's veins, and chose to seize it by force.

Ruo Tuo quickly devised a countermeasure. He leaped high from the ground, using his own gravity and the elements absorbed from his body to slam into the ground, creating waves of elemental energy. He also poured his power into the earth, attempting to interrupt Qin Ye's absorption.

He couldn't resist uttering a sarcastic remark: "Born in the morning and dying at dusk, how can they know the cycle of day and night?"

Another elemental force surged from beneath Qin Ye's feet. It was much smaller than Ruo Tuo's elemental fluctuations, but it precisely collided with each wave, maintaining balance.

"Humph!"

In the distance, a menacing figure streaked across the sky, and some violent wind elements seemed to be expressing the rage in Xiao's heart.

As luck would have it, Ying and Pai... arrived at the scene along with Kunjun and the others.

Bai Feifei immediately exclaimed, "Whoa! It's Qin Ye! Is he really fighting with the Dragon King Ruotu? Traveler... Traveler, should we stay away? Hehe."

He's as quick to back down verbally as ever.

"No, let's attack together. With Qin Ye holding the line, why should we be afraid?" Ying keenly sensed the unstable aura and fresh wounds on Ruo Tuo Dragon King's body, and decided to strike while he was down.

“Boring…” Xiao was slightly annoyed that he couldn’t get revenge, but he fully understood the priorities.

Just as the two groups were about to step forward to discuss things with Qin Ye, the man's body shot out like an arrow.

"A dragon that has lived for a thousand years and is now in this inhuman and ghostly state dares to mock my short life?"

Kunjun: ?

have been offended.

"Floating on the shifting sands, I do not recognize the mountains."

After several encounters, the Dragon King Ruoduo had put away his mockery and his tone had gradually become more serious, though he still couldn't hold back with his words.

Meteorites containing different elemental forces formed in the sky and fell to the ground like rain.

"Another one who can wield multiple elemental powers... oh no, a dragon." Paimon was grabbed by the collar by Luminous and dragged away, still muttering words full of shock.

These days, it feels like it's shameful to be unable to use a second elemental force besides the Seven Gods.

Qin Ye weaved through the meteorites crashing into the ground, his fists clenching so tightly that you could hear his bones cracking.

Ruoduo also abandoned the skill of summoning meteors and began to run wildly, ignoring the meteors that splashed onto his skin.

Elemental power flowed through Qin Ye's body, and golden light emanated from his fist.

The incredibly sharp horns collided with the fist, and the force of the wind blew Paimon away from the sky.

"Don't panic."

Xiao, Ying, Kunjun, and Paimeng's bodies were instantly enveloped by the Jade Shield.

Zhongli walked over with calm steps, looking towards the center of the fierce battle.

Click...

The barely audible cracking sound gradually became clearer.

"I'll see! This is the wrath of a thousand years!"

Rota let out a final roar, and his forelimbs moved forward.