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A little further ahead was the place where she had met Qin Ye. She wanted to help him so much, but the scene of the battle was so grand that she felt her own insignificance for the first time.

So it turns out... Qin was always being considerate of her during their battles.

A deep sense of resentment welled up in the girl's heart, but her mind remained perfectly clear; she still remembered that there were human settlements nearby.

She ran in the opposite direction, turning back every few steps. In order for Qin Ye to perform perfectly, she didn't even absorb too much of the earth's power, but even so, it was enough for her to protect the humans nearby.

The fierce battle raged for three days and three nights, completely altering the surrounding terrain. As the sun shone on the fourth day, the battle finally came to a halt.

The girl immediately rushed into the still-recovering aftershocks, finding a path amidst the chaotic grass and rock elements. Surprisingly, the tree that had stood there had not been destroyed in such a fierce battle, seemingly protected by someone, its branches spreading out gracefully.

The girl saw the familiar boy under the tree, and a ray of light merged into his body.

She understood that this was the power of Fanes, and her excitement was palpable.

She stumbled and nearly tripped over a protruding rock, her palms scraping the ground, but she used the momentum to quickly lift herself up. Her feet slipped, and she rushed towards Qin Ye, panting heavily, and reached out to stroke his cheek.

The man who had been leaning against the tree was already lifeless.

"ha..."

She laughed, she didn't know why she was laughing, but she just couldn't stop the laughter from flowing out. The laughter gradually grew louder, but it was mixed with a heart-wrenching feeling.

Tears streamed uncontrollably from those jewel-like pupils, and a piercing cry of pain rang out, such intense emotion piercing through the entire network of immortals.

In an instant, every fairy spirit in every corner of the continent clutched their chests in agony, a tearing sensation emanating from within. This pain not only affected their mood but also altered their beautiful appearances, which were almost identical to their sisters'.

The girl completed the puzzle of human emotions for the first time, but unfortunately, this piece of the puzzle came too late.

That was pain and despair.

Chapter 273 War of the Demon Gods

"call..."

Recalling this memory, Qin Ye clenched his fists, suppressing the emotions surging within him and forcing himself to return to normal.

-

"Should we get rid of her too?"

The white-haired woman turned around to ask a question, only to see the silver-white figure already disappearing into the distance. She quickly followed.

"Fanes and that Qin Ye's last counterattack just now caused me considerable damage, and I'm afraid I won't be able to recover for a while. Given our current weakened state, regardless of whether we are a match for that little girl, we definitely won't be able to stop her."

He has already achieved his goal and become the law of this world, and he does not want to take any greater risks: "Moreover, the body of that person named Qin Ye has not been destroyed. I do not know what impact it will have on the earth's veins if it is completely annihilated."

The ley lines are his greatest means of repairing himself and strengthening his power, and he must not allow anything to go wrong.

"I will change some of the world's rules and utilize the power of the ley lines. This is the source of Qin Ye's power. He will not grow stronger indefinitely, but will instead weaken and be worn down."

"Wear or damage?"

"Yes, this is also for the peace of the world... Wear and tear will blur his memory and weaken his power. Then, as the balance shifts, I will surely deliver a fatal blow when I recover my full strength."

Tenri confidently assured everyone: "Until then, the people of this world can grow according to your ideas. Don't worry about me, just go ahead and do it."

He is currently in a weakened state, and without a henchman, he would likely be in a very bad situation.

"Understood. There are other clones as well; I will wipe them all out when the time comes."

-

Qin Ye's consciousness did not dissipate, but his soul was greatly impacted. He could only receive the earth's veins' repair in a soul state. Unless there was a change in circumstances, he would not be able to return to his body in the short term.

"Qin, do you know? Today, my sister discovered a new human tribe in the south. They are hardworking and brave, and they created slash-and-burn agriculture with their own hands."

"It's just that the sisters are feeling a bit weak lately, so they can't come to our gathering for now."

"I wonder what the person who replaced Fanes was thinking. This continent has changed a lot recently, and my sisters' health is worrying. I want to go see them."

“Fanes’ power has been dispersed, and now more than seventy powerful figures have emerged, far exceeding what he could control. But this is just the beginning, and I have no way of knowing what will happen next.”

"Where should we go now? Which problem should we solve first? Or are you tired and want to rest?"

Columbia sat on the felled tree trunk, feeling the warmth from the campfire. She touched the surrounding area with her hand and then took Qin Ye's hand.

She gently jumped down from the tree trunk, stood up straight, bent down and groped around: "Are you asleep? Then let's set off again tomorrow."

The girl's hand touched the abdomen she remembered, and she lifted her fair foot, but missed a step: "I'm sorry, Qin, my eyesight has been a little bad lately, and I almost couldn't find you a few times. Don't blame me, I'm trying to learn how to perceive my surroundings, and I'll be fine soon."

She finally reached the edge of the tree trunk and stepped onto it. Afraid of stepping on Qin Ye, she quickly bent down and stroked it. Then she curled up in his arms and put his arm around her waist: "Goodnight."

"Hmm... Goodnight."

Qin Ye's soul gazed at everything before him, wanting to reach out and touch those dim eyes, but could only pass through the girl's body.

"..."

At least, she's still alive and well.

Even Fanes handed over the core of his power to Qin Ye, completely disappearing into the world. He couldn't imagine what a terrifying outcome would have occurred if Columbia had been there.

He didn't know what the other person was thinking; perhaps it was just wishful thinking on his part.

"I'm sorry, please forgive me, I'll be back soon."

The earth's veins were constrained by the laws of nature, so his recovery to full strength became much slower, and he could only wait patiently.

If only there were some opportunity...

Moreover, Tianli is gradually strengthening itself by utilizing the earth's veins and the world, and it is only by obtaining complete power that it can be brought down.

Faenes... when he overextended himself, he probably didn't expect to be betrayed.

-

The girl continued her travels across the continent with Qin Ye's body, hoping to visit some unexplored corners and see if there were any drugs that could restore Qin Ye's consciousness.

Of course, she didn't forget any possible methods that might work. She told him stories every day and shared any interesting things that happened to him. This was a recipe she heard from a human tribe, and it was said that someone had used it to awaken his wife who had been asleep for many years.

She would also talk to her sisters whenever she went to their places, but unfortunately their health was getting weaker and weaker, and some of them had even begun to lose their physical form.

The saddest thing is that the girl has no way to save them. If she takes them back into her body, the new individuals that separate will never be the same little sisters she once was.

Time flies, and who knows how long this period of time has passed, perhaps a hundred years or a thousand years. Due to the topographical distribution of the continent, humankind has migrated and integrated over a long period of time, eventually forming several relatively large settlements.

The new entity born from the power of Fanes after his death has also reached a point of stable power, and has been given a new title due to its great power—Demon God.

Even though they have different personalities, experiences, and strengths, they have one thing in common—they love humanity.

Therefore, Tianli immediately decreed that in order to draw more power from himself, he divided the continent into seven parts under the pretext of maintaining world stability. Each part followed a unique rule: only one demon god could survive in each region, and the qualified demon god would continue to protect the survival of humanity.

The loser will face death.

Thus began a battle that swept across the continent, later known as the War of the Demon Gods.

At the same time, another force of unknown origin slowly invaded this continent.

The war between the demon gods has just begun, and all the demon gods are still observing each other, with none daring to make the first move.

Colombia seized the opportunity and led Qin Ye to the area where the demon gods were most concentrated, waiting for an unexpected turn of events.

The girl stood on the plain, gazing at the tall, thin man in front of her, seemingly discussing something.

"I see. You want to awaken him... I wish to form an alliance with you. My name is Morax. The contract is made, and those who break their word will be punished by eating rocks."

Chapter 274 Disdain

"Little sister... I'm so sorry to trouble you to come all this way to keep me company."

Columbia sat on the mountain peak, her small hand gently holding Qin Ye's hand, her eyes looking around. She had now formed an alliance with Morax.

During the war between demons and gods, it can be said that no human or god with any strength can escape this "grand event". Her goal is simple: to protect the humans in the vicinity while killing the weaker demons. Although their corpses will not return to the earth's veins, their remaining power is enough to help Qin Ye awaken.

However, the demons in the vicinity are currently observing each other's movements and cannot fight in the short term, which has troubled her. She has no choice but to go to a high place to try to gather some information.

"It's alright, sister. I can't bear to see Qin in this state."

The girl, whose body was somewhat ethereal, frowned and reached out to stroke Qin Ye's cheek.

She knew she didn't have much time left to maintain this appearance, and all she wanted was to see Qin one last time before she turned into her ugly form.

"Sister, there's a question I've always wanted to ask you."

"You said."

The younger sister placed her arms around Qin Ye's stomach, gently resting her cheek against his, her tone filled with doubt and confusion: "Are humans... really that important?"

Her voice was very soft and delicate, as if she was afraid that her older sister would scold her.

“I do love humanity, and I believe they have limitless potential…” The girl paused briefly, “And this is my mission.”

Even though she said that, Columbia's expression revealed endless confusion.

If she abandons humanity, what does she have left besides Qin?

But now, even Qin no longer responds to her or comforts her.

"I don't understand what this mission is..."

The younger sister stood up and moved to the other side of Qin Ye's body, blocking his way and preventing the wind blowing from the mountain from harming him.

“My sister treats me like a younger sister, but I know that I am ultimately just an extension of her. I can’t hide my strong feelings for Qin. Qin also loves humans, but if he encounters an insurmountable crisis, he would probably choose to give up humans over you, right?”

"I see."

Columbia's hesitation and confusion gradually dissipated: "Once this war is over, I can entrust these matters to the victorious demon god with peace of mind. At that time, Qin and I will work together to find a way to save you."

“That’s right. Qin is just having a long, endless dream right now. When the time comes, he will wake up. Sister, you don’t need to be so confused. For your sake, he can’t keep sleeping like this forever.”

The younger sister comforted her older sister. Although she almost fainted from crying when she saw Qin Ye's current condition, no one could match her perseverance and optimism.

"But how can we kill a few demons now..."

Columbia met with several Geo Archons. In Liyue and even the entire Teyvat region, the Geo Archons are among the top, which is why she chose them.

But even someone as powerful as him would never set such a precedent, right? After all, the chances of someone who is the first to kill their opponent being the one who laughs last are too low, and that would attract too much hatred.

Of the seven territories divided by the Heavenly Principles, the place where the Rock Demon God is located is the most chaotic and divided region. While 50% might be a bit excessive, 30% of the demon gods intend to seize this most fertile land, and he is already surrounded by enemies on all sides.

"?"

Columbia sensed the situation in the distance. Golden stars broke through the clouds, and the strong winds that had just blown in from all sides stopped in an instant. The Rock Demon stood in the air, arms crossed, looking disdainfully at the serpentine demon that had invaded its land.