I, the Rock King Emperor with 21 billion in power, have joined the chat group.

"The girl's emotions led to the emergence of the Law of Cycles in the world, but the girl's emotions also split the Law of Cycles, turning it into a demon that drags the gods down to the mortal world."

Even if the world doesn't accept you, you should still see it one more time.

"So cool!!!!"

Qingli's excited and youthful appearance was exactly the same as hers thousands of years ago.

Zhongli, on the other hand, had all his immaturity worn away, transforming him into a deity who had become indifferent to everything.

"Ah."

He asked casually, nodding with a smile on his lips: "Just like me, I also spent a long time just to see you."

"Hahaha, you're being so mushy." Qingli walked to Zhongli's side and patted his shoulder like an old married couple: "We've been together for so many years, don't I know you well?"

She blinked her eyes: "I remember all the years you spent with the other me—Miss Fu Hua."

"I see." Zhongli nodded slightly. "That explains why I felt a sense of familiarity when I was with Fu Hua."

"Haha, you've got quite the survival instinct, haven't you?" Qingli laughed again.

She still loves to laugh.

Just like before, her radiant smile was almost like the sunlight quietly rising after a winter's snowfall, warm and gentle.

Zhongli nodded slightly, searching for the right feeling: "Of course, the same as before. My survival instinct has always been like this."

"Ha! Okay, we've seen enough, let's go back."

"Where?"

"Of course, it's Teyvat, Liyue, and Tianheng Mountain."

"Hmm, not a bad place."

"By the way, Ms. Fu Hua, would you like to travel to Teyvat with us?"

"Um...?...."

"go Go."

"Fu Hua, let's go together. Just like you call me Dr. Zhongli, I also want to get to know me as the Rock King."

"Ok."

"In the end, I have been resurrected. How do you feel?"

"We will remain steadfast in upholding the monogamous system."

"Ah~~!?? Hahaha!!! I get it, I get it. I used to be a supporter of monogamy, but Zhongli was so stubborn, he didn't want to. I think he'll be willing now."

"No... I didn't..."

"Hahaha, don't talk back. I've just been resurrected, so you have to listen to me, Zhongli."

"Ok."

“Then let’s go back together, Teyvat.”

"Ah."

Volume 0, Chapter 10: The Ending

Chapter 0 Ending

"Zhongli, Zhongli."

Little Paimon once again burst into Zhongli's courtyard in a flurry of activity.

Paimon and Traveller still look incredibly energetic today.

After a recent trip to a cool summer island with Klee, Jean, and Barbara, the traveler girl has been full of energy lately.

Although deciphering the secrets on the island was a bit of a hassle, seeing so many smooth, fair thighs was truly a treat.

As the girl recalled the cool summer scenery, she couldn't help but show a happy look on her face.

"What's wrong? Why are you so happy?" Zhongli asked softly with a slight smile, looking at the traveler girl.

"I remembered something happy...." The traveler girl smiled shyly, then asked softly, observing his expression, "Mr. Zhongli, you seem to be happy too."

"Naturally, I also encountered things that made me happy."

"What's up?" Little Paimon asked curiously as he approached with a gossipy look on his face.

"That's none of your business," Zhongli said, waving his hand slightly.

"Alright. Let's get down to business then." Little Paimon pretended to be a little unhappy, put his hands on his hips, and said sullenly, "We're here to inform you."

“We have found the road to the next kingdom, according to our covenant. We will go together.”

"How about it? Want to travel with us? Former Rock King?"

Zhongli hesitated for a moment.

His original goal—to use the power of the traveler girl to disrupt the entire world and then revive Qing Li—has been achieved.

Logically speaking, he no longer needs to travel the world with the traveler girl.

The premise of this contract has ended.

but.....

A contract is a contract.

It's just a clone.

Thinking this, Zhongli nodded slightly to the traveler: "No problem, come find me when you're on your way."

"Then it's settled."

Little Paimon patted his chest and nodded vigorously in satisfaction.

The traveling girl smiled happily.

After receiving their answer, the two did not stay long before leaving Zhongli's courtyard.

Zhongli sat alone in the courtyard, pondered for a moment, and then opened his [Multiverse Chat Group] page.

-----The Promising Future True Lord Joins the Chat Group-----

Spider: Oh, Master Zhongli, you've arrived?

I am Subaru Natsuki: Zhongli Normal School, oh my!

True Lord of Farming and Cultivating (Returning to the End): Zhongli, you're here. Every time you enter the chat group, you make quite a commotion.

Future Promising True Lord (Zhongli): Is that so? Then I'll go into the underlying code of the chat group and delete this entry prompt.

True Lord of Farming and Cultivating (Returning to the End): No, no, that's not necessary. I think it's a good idea to let everyone in the chat group know you're here.

Future Promising True Lord (Zhongli): Alright, let's leave that aside for now. @Farming and Cultivating True Lord, @I am the Lord of Tianheng Mountain, Gui Zhong, Qing Li, are you having fun in other worlds?

I am the Lord of Tianheng Mountain (Qingli): I'm so happy, Zhongli! You have no idea, there are so many interesting people in this barrier world of Gensokyo. Of course, there are also some annoying ones. But there are more interesting ones than not. I attend parties every day, arm wrestle with the Demon King, and I even met a great youkai who seems to be a sunflower flower fairy but is a little different. We fight and exchange blows every day, it's so much fun!

I am the Lord of Tianheng Mountain (Qingli): @FuturePromisingTrueLord, I think you should go out more and have some fun. Otherwise, you're as dull as I was five thousand years ago. You know, have our personalities been swapped? When I first met you five thousand years ago, you were so lively and puffed up with such cuteness. But the older you get, the more bland you become, losing all your initial charm. As for me, I've gone from a quirky, emotionless girl five thousand years ago to this kind of personality now.

I am the master of Tianheng Mountain (Qingli): @Future Promising True Lord, hey~~! Hey hey hey~~~! Hey hey hey hey hey~~! Zhongli, how did you become such an old relic?

The Promising Future True Lord (Zhongli): ...Have fun out there, remember to come back and visit occasionally. Hmm...Just remember home is still here.

I am the master of Tianheng Mountain (Qingli): Okay, okay, talk to you later, bye.

The Promising Future True Lord (Zhongli): Hmm... okay... talk to you later.

-----Future is Promising, True Lord Leaves Chat Group-----

After closing the [Multiverse Chat Group], Zhongli pondered the conversation for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile.

Then she closed her eyes.

........

The distant, distant beyond

Beyond the void.

Something opened its eyes.

Before him, countless brilliant points of light were supplying it with different computing power.

Support from the Multiverse Chat Group has allowed it to expand its reach ever further.

A conversation that cannot be heard by anyone begins here.

Alpha One: A magnificent being, your path is nearing completion.

【? ? ? : Exactly.】

[Alpha One: Based on our observations of the future tides of the void, due to your feedback and that of the mortal civilization you guided, the silent tides of several surrounding civilization clusters may be delayed by up to three billion standard time units.]

[? ? ? : In other words, the silent tide of the void still cannot be stopped.]

[Alpha One: Unfortunately, even if you expand your path to every universe inhabited by humanoid intelligent life, it still seems insignificant compared to the truly endless void. The vastness of space and the sheer magnitude of the suppression are the true causes of the Silent Tide.]

【? ? ?: What if I weren't there? When would the great tide of silence arrive?】

[Alpha One: 1.7 billion standard time units from now, the Silent Tide will begin to spread to the boundaries of the civilization clusters currently explored by the Multiverse Chat Group. Furthermore, 2.3 billion standard time units from now, it will devour and alter all currently known civilization clusters.]

[? ? ?: In other words, if my path continues to spread, it will extend the lifespan of civilization by three billion standard time units.]

Alpha One: Yes.

【? ? ?: Then what are we hesitating for? As long as the road keeps extending, hope is right beneath our feet. After humanoid intelligent beings are covered, my path can even cover all intelligent life, and can even extend to individuals similar to myself, which can be deployed to civilizations we don't yet understand.】

[? ? : Time, after all, continues to stretch towards the other shore.]

[Question: Don't beg, learn to fight for it; if you do, you will eventually gain something.]

The words faded away.

Only the seven crowned dragons, majestic and immeasurably vast, slumber in the void.

The surrounding stars twinkle like a dream.