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

"In this way, both the Rock King and the Fool have had their power depleted, and my timing is just right."

Both of them expended a great deal of energy in their final attack, especially Qin Ye, who had just regained his power and was probably at his last gasp.

"Hehe, the grand plan has been completed. Not only will we eliminate the Rock King Emperor, but we will also kill the Fool and reclaim my power."

He clenched his fist: "And I will defeat the laws of nature and become the new ruler!"

"Is that so?"

The blade, imbued with the power of the abyss and elemental energy, hurtled straight toward his back.

The Abyss King reacted extremely quickly, deflecting the attack with his palm.

"Heh... Elemental power, I didn't expect you to betray me after all."

"I have never been loyal, so how can I be accused of betrayal?" Kong held the sword in one hand, his elemental power surging around him.

"I'm curious. How did you manage to evade my detection when I made you fully accept my power?"

Kong did not answer, but responded with a sword strike.

The two instantly clashed.

"Oh, I see. You were connected with the filthy Seven Gods from the very beginning? How pathetic that you talk about distrusting the gods while simultaneously seeking their help?"

Kong was not disturbed, but instead raised the corners of his mouth: "Is it so hard to admit your defeat? Face reality, you were just tricked by Qin Ye."

Pure abyssal power enveloped the Abyss King's arm, and Kong's abdomen was instantly struck with a heavy blow.

“Very well, I see you still haven’t seen the situation clearly. A smart person would follow me to kill the Rock God, take the head of that imposter, and keep winning. But you have chosen the most foolish path.”

He abandoned his plan to continue persuading Kong and focused all his efforts on fighting the enemy.

The blond man was at a disadvantage and retreated steadily.

The Abyss King's tone was filled with savagery and disdain: "I will show you who the true king is, who the true winner is, who the true..."

"Qin Ye!"

Chapter 226 Who is the imposter?

"Your power of the abyss is nothing more than this, Void."

The King of the Abyss showed no mercy, and Kong, a self-taught fighter, was already at a disadvantage in terms of controlling the power of the Abyss.

The reason he was able to gain the Abyss's trust was because of his extraordinary control and purity over the power of the Abyss.

Just as the Fool's elemental power can suppress the user of the Eye of God.

As for the elemental power in the empty body?

He can even corrupt the body of a demon god, let alone mere elements.

The shadows spread across the land, surrounding the empty escape route from all sides, clinging to the opponent's feet like maggots, and then climbing up their legs.

"I don't want to shatter your dream. We've spent five hundred years together, and we can barely be considered colleagues. So I still advise you to give up your dream of becoming Qin Ye."

The rock elemental force resonated with Tianheng Mountain, causing a strong shockwave that freed Kong from the shackles of the abyss.

"So that's how it is..." the Abyss King murmured softly.

Mount Heng was originally established by the Rock King Emperor, so it's quite normal for him to help with mischief.

"Ants always huddle together for warmth, while mosquitoes and other insects are noisy and annoying."

Kong, upon hearing the other party's sarcasm, remained unperturbed: "That's why I said you're not Qin Ye. If he had lived with this mentality for thousands of years, he probably wouldn't have reached his current position."

"It seems you really want to leave your life here today."

Kong's words struck at the enemy's most vulnerable spot, igniting his anger completely.

"You're nothing but a pretty face, thinking you can learn his wisdom and understand his intentions, but in the eyes of others, you're ultimately just a laughingstock..."

"shut up!"

A fist imbued with the power of the abyss flashed above Kong's head, while a body shrouded in a dark shadow slammed into the ground, narrowly missing Kong as he retreated.

Black waves spread from the mountaintop, and the subsequent power erupted like a gushing spring, rushing straight into the ground.

"..."

Kong frowned.

Although my goal was just to keep him in check, with this kind of power... won't Qin Ye crash and burn later?

He appeared to be evenly matched with his opponent, but he relied entirely on his combat experience to dodge attacks, and so far he has not had a single opportunity to engage in a direct confrontation.

The environment of the abyss was perfect for his growth; five hundred years wasn't a long time, but it wasn't short either...

It was also thanks to his intellect and physical strength growing inversely, coupled with his stubbornness and overflowing self-confidence.

Between you and me...

As my thoughts raced through my mind like lightning, that familiar voice rang in my ears once more.

Oh no...

Looking down at the mountain peaks eroded by the power of the abyss, Kong realized that this place had become the opponent's home ground.

A longsword of elemental power instantly formed, blocking the opponent's attack, but Kong's body was still sent flying uncontrollably, barely managing to stop after lightly tapping the ground for dozens of steps.

"I know your fighting style too well. Whether it's elemental power or the abyss, you are no match for me in terms of skill and strength."

The Abyss King gave his opponent no chance to breathe, simply twisting his wrist before launching another attack.

"To be so arrogant while accepting charity from others, you are probably the only one who has ever done so in thousands of years."

A powerful sonic wave struck, hitting the dark shadow that was passing through the air.

The petite girl, barefoot, lightly touched the mountain, her slender feet untouched by dust, and her body slowly descended.

"Heh...you must feel quite pleased with yourself watching others get beaten up?"

Kong knew that Columbia had been observing from the sidelines without intervening from the very beginning, and only now staged a rescue, all because she was simply watching the show.

You've learned this much from Qin Ye.

“You didn’t explain things clearly to me when you were in Inazuma, so I naturally need to observe whether you are putting on an act.”

Columbia remained calm and composed, revealing a reason that even she herself did not believe.

"It was Qin Ye who discussed this with you and me behind your back back then, so I definitely can't tell you everything."

"..."

The girl remained silent for a while, then gently plucked the strings of her lute. The melody grew increasingly high-pitched, transforming from a melodious tune into a powerful sonic wave.

The sonic shockwave struck the spot where the Abyss King stood, sending debris flying and the impact of the explosion kicking up clouds of dust.

"I'll settle the score with him when we get back."

"Columbia..." The Abyss King's voice gradually deepened.

"You don't need to pretend to be an acquaintance. If Qin Ye hadn't left his memories with you to prevent wear and tear, would you still have the chance to replace him?"

The Abyss King dropped his feigned tone: "Between me and the imposter, it's simply a matter of who devours whom. I'm curious, why don't you choose me?"

"It's very simple... You just need to think about the reasoning a little, and you'll understand that you are merely a product of the abyss."

Columbia didn't hesitate to expose the other person's pretense: "I think even you sometimes can't reconcile your memories with your experiences, right?"

"..." The other party fell silent.

“If you really are him, you naturally wouldn’t want to prove it so urgently, because you are completely different individuals. Just like your desire to drag me into the abyss is merely to prove something as boring and pale as ‘you are Qin Ye’.”

He wouldn't do something like that.

The black figure disappeared from the spot once again.

Columbia shook her head inwardly: "Your birth is also my inescapable sin, so..."

Her eyes snapped open, the elemental power in the earth's veins was rapidly drawn out, and her slender fingers unleashed extraordinary power, reaching behind her like lightning to collide with the attack aimed at her throat.

In an instant, the celestial balance trembled.

"Cough cough..." Columbia suppressed the churning feeling in her stomach.

Both were blasted away by each other's force and landed far away.

“Wearing away is truly a terrible thing, hahaha…” The shadowy figure’s laughter became somewhat distorted: “Once upon a time, your power was so unassailable, but now, even if you regain your power, you are at a disadvantage in my hands. How pathetic?”

Kong's figure appeared in the sky, and he drew his elemental longbow, sending sharp arrows flying.

A jet-black claw swung into the air, and a black abyssal blade slashed towards the sky. Its powerful force tore through the clouds, drawing the attention of everyone in Liyue Harbor.

"Tch...the fight started pretty fast."

Qin Ye had only been sitting in meditation on the steps for a short while when he sensed the battle in the distance and was about to get up.

"Brother Qin, there is no need to be so anxious. Although your alchemical body has reached perfection, your power is unstable at the moment. If you go there, you will only miss a good opportunity."

Zhongli remained unusually calm, but the golden light at the tips of his hair indicated that he was also controlling the situation of Tianheng.

"What if something unexpected happens?" Qin Ye's gaze was deep as he probed Zhong Li's unhurried attitude.

The other person simply raised the corners of their mouth, saying everything without saying a word: "There will be others to help."

Chapter 227 Don't Be Sour

The battle on Tianheng Mountain has entered a fierce stage.

Colombia might not be able to defeat her opponent in a one-on-one fight, but she won't be at a disadvantage in the short term when attacked by Kong and the other two.

"King of Rocks..."

The Abyss King looked down at the ground beneath his feet, where the power of the abyss was being constantly eroded by another force.

He could have used the advantage of the terrain to continuously replenish his strength, but at this moment he had no choice but to give up on further encroachment.

After all, in Liyue, no one of the same level can rival the Geo Archon.

Continuing the struggle will only force him to devote more energy to dealing with the underhanded schemes.

Seven Gods!