I, from the Celestial Empire, have parachuted into Teyvat.

Yes, as long as people are still alive, there is still hope.

After that, Ivan announced the plan to intercept the Vortex Demon God.

After the ambush plan was announced, a staggering 80 percent of the residents of Liyue Harbor expressed their willingness to stay and help build the fortifications, a situation that shocked everyone, including Ivan.

This is not only the Liyue people's reluctance to leave their homeland, but also everyone's great courage to create a better future for Liyue.

Of course, the authorities couldn't really allow so many people to stay. In the end, apart from a few young and strong people who volunteered to stay, the rest were relocated by the authorities.

After the speech, Ivan went to Ningguang's Jade Pavilion.

At this moment, Keqing, who was in a coma, and Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun were receiving treatment in Ningguang's Qunyu Pavilion.

Li Shui Die Shan Zhen Jun is alright; the destructive consciousness within him has been extracted, and his body is mostly fine. He should wake up soon. However, Ke Qing's condition is much more serious.

In an attempt to stop the Death Demon, Keqing was severely injured in a fierce battle with the Death Demon, Portold. If the Chinese Airborne Corps hadn't arrived at the last moment and suppressed the Death Demon with firepower, the group might never have seen Keqing again.

At the bedside, Ningguang gave the unconscious Keqing the medicine from Bubulu, and then walked out of the room into the hall outside.

At this moment, besides Ningguang, Ivan and Qin, as well as Xiaoyue Zhuyang Zhenjun and Xiao, were also in the Qunyu Pavilion.

Seeing Ningguang emerge, Ivan asked, "How is it?"

Ningguang said, "He is still unconscious, but his complexion is better than before."

The atmosphere was somewhat silent.

"Hey......"

With a sigh, True Lord Xiaoyue Zhuyang turned and walked out of the Jade Pavilion. Xiao said to Ningguang, "Please take good care of Yuheng Star. If she wakes up, please tell her thank you for me."

After saying that, Xiao followed True Lord Xiaoyue Zhuyang out of the Qunyu Pavilion.

Outside Ningguang Palace, Xiao arrived beside Master Xiaoyue Zhuyang. The two immortals stood on the edge of the floating island of Qunyu Pavilion. A gentle breeze rose, and Master Xiaoyue Zhuyang and Xiao looked down at Liyue Harbor.

At this time, most people in the port had already packed their bags and were preparing to migrate with the main force, while some people and the soldiers of the Thousand Rock Army were hugging and saying goodbye to their families, and then resolutely devoted themselves to the construction of the blocking fortifications.

Looking at the united people of Liyue Harbor, both immortals fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

After a long silence, True Monarch Xiaoyue Zhuyang sighed and said in a low voice, "Xiao, were we immortals really wrong in our previous views on humans?"

Xiao sat cross-legged on the ground and said calmly, "Perhaps. But I've always felt that the Liyue ruled by humans, as the Emperor described, is still very beautiful. Even though human power is insignificant, in the face of natural disasters, humans will always muster all their courage and go all out. Such humans do not need the power of the immortals to protect them."

"yes......"

Just then, a figure suddenly flew down from the sky. The two looked up and saw that True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng had landed.

"I checked the area around Liyue Harbor again and found no new demonic aura. How is Lord Lishui Dieshan doing?"

The True Lord of the Moon-Shaping and Sun-Building Sect said, "It's not bad. After the destruction of his consciousness, his body and his consciousness were not affected. It will take some time to re-integrate. He should wake up on his own after a while."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun nodded, then said, "I think I just saw Ivan coming over, didn't I?"

"Yes, he came to visit True Lord Lishui Dieshan and Yuheng Star, and he brought a girl he didn't recognize."

"A girl I don't know?"

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun was taken aback, and immediately transformed into human form and rushed into Ning Guang Palace.

Watching the lightning-fast figure of Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, Xiaoyue Zhuyang Zhenjun and Xiao exchanged a smile.

The Moon-Cut-and-Build-Sun True Lord shook his head and smiled helplessly, "So many years have passed, yet the Cloud-Leaving-and-Wind True Lord is still so naive."

Xiao said, "Simple? I think True Lord Liuyun Borrows the Wind is the most enlightened immortal among us."

"Yes, she certainly understands things better than all of us immortals when it comes to thinking about the immortals, humans, and Liyue Harbor."

True Lord Xiaoyue Zhuyang nodded, then said, "It seems that this relocation plan doesn't have a destination yet. Why don't we move all the people to Jueyun Realm?"

Xiao laughed and said, "I agree."

Xiao then stood up and said, "Alright, time waits for no one. There are still many things we need to do before the crisis in Liyue is completely resolved. I'll be going now."

After saying that, Xiao transformed into a streak of light and flew down from the Jade Pavilion. True Lord Xiaoyue Zhuyang smiled helplessly, turned around and walked into the Ningguang Palace. He still needed to discuss the specific relocation matters with Qixing and Ivan.

Chapter 142 Zhongli Appears, Paimon Awakens

At the Liyue Harbor docks, countless people were anxiously busy at this moment.

Because the Liyue Harbor docks and Tianheng Mountain are formed by a huge angled depression in the Duanshan Valley, this is the best location to block the Vortex Demon from the overall terrain.

With time of the essence, on the very day the blocking plan was finalized, the Huaxia Military Engineering Team immediately developed a comprehensive blocking engineering construction plan based on terrain simulation.

The initial plan was to use the terrain and fortifications to create a huge pincer-shaped trap, then lure the Vortex Demon into the trap when it arrived, and then use firepower and terrain to suppress it, creating space for Ivan to get close.

Although the fleet's conventional firepower can no longer cause much damage to the Vortex Demon's body, it can still play a disruptive role.

The defensive fortification project was quite large, which initially made the Liyue team involved in the construction feel very troubled. They thought that although this engineering plan was more robust, it was impossible to complete it in just one or two days. However, after the Chinese military engineering team unloaded various engineering vehicles and infrastructure equipment from the ships and began to work at full speed, and built a huge cement and steel frame structure in less than an hour that Liyue might have taken half a month to build, everyone in Liyue was dumbfounded.

Only then did everyone realize why China had come up with a plan involving a huge amount of work, or, to be more precise, for China's construction speed, this plan was not even considered a huge amount of work.

After that, no one said the project was too large. The Liyue construction team quickly joined the construction and, with the help of China, began to familiarize themselves with various more advanced modern infrastructure equipment. As they learned more and more, the Liyue construction team was increasingly shocked to discover the great role that China's infrastructure equipment played, and many people felt admiration from the bottom of their hearts.

On the dock, Ningguang watched the bustling construction crew and couldn't help but exclaim, "Your country truly amazes me time and time again. Now I finally understand why your country is able to build steel ships that sail on water..."

Ivan said, "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. By the way, is the bait ready?"

Ningguang said, "All the inventory has been inventoried. Since the Destruction Stones started appearing in various parts of Liyue, all the Destruction Stones collected by the Thousand Rock Army have been taken out."

Ivan nodded.

For the Vortex Demon God, who has now completely lost its self-awareness and rationality, the only thing that can attract it besides destroying everything it sees is the aura of destruction. At this time, the Destruction Stones collected and controlled by the Liyue authorities came in handy.

At this moment, the roar of the Vortex Demon God came from the distant sky on the north side of Tianheng Mountain. Ivan and Ningguang looked up at the same time, but their faces did not show any surprise.

According to the reconnaissance team's report, the Vortex Demon is still rampaging in Guili Plains. In the past few days, the Vortex Demon has frequently roared like this, and the roars are getting louder and louder, which means that the Vortex Demon is getting closer and closer to Liyue Harbor.

The roar of the vortex demon god also put pressure on everyone on the dock, and they couldn't help but speed up their work.

Ivan asked, "How is the relocation of the residents going?"

Ningguang said, "It's going very smoothly. Apart from the young people who volunteered to stay and support the construction, the vast majority of the other residents have been escorted by the Qianyan Army and are heading from Lisha Suburbs to Jueyunjian. I hope everything goes well."

After exchanging a few more words with Ningguang, Ivan left, as he had things to do back at his residence.

The entire east coast of Liyue Harbor is under construction, and with the residents already relocated, Ivan has moved his residence from the Seaview Inn to Jade Peak.

Xiang Feng, Qin, and Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun all had things to do, so Ivan had been acting alone for the past two days.

Walking alone on the deserted street, Ivan was suddenly filled with endless emotions.

The once bustling Liyue has become so desolate. After the final battle with the Vortex Demon God, how much of this ancient capital can be preserved?

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out behind Ivan.

"Young friend, what are you lamenting about?"

Ivan was slightly taken aback when he heard the voice, then turned around and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"Zhongli! You're finally back!"

Zhongli stood in the middle of the street and smiled, "Actually, I never left. I've been secretly observing everything in Liyue Harbor."

Ivan was somewhat speechless: "So that means you were there when the demons besieged Liyue Harbor?"

Zhongli nodded and said, "Yes."

Ivan asked, "Liyue is in grave danger right now, are you really not going to help?"

Zhongli sighed and shook his head, saying, "I cannot take action. If we want to completely hand over Liyue to the people of Liyue and shift from divine rule to human rule, there will definitely be growing pains. It is unavoidable and cannot be avoided."

Ivan fell silent; he knew that what Zhongli said was true.

"Actually, there were many times when I almost couldn't help but take action. Fortunately, everyone withstood the test of hardship. The people of Liyue did not disappoint me, and neither did you."

As Zhongli spoke, he extended his right hand, and the heart of the Rock God condensed in his palm, slowly rotating.

“This is my God’s Heart. This is the last covenant of Liyue, and also the promise I made to you. I’m giving it to you; it should be of some help to you.”

Ivan paused for a moment, then took the Heart of God from Zhongli's hand. The instant he held it, Ivan suddenly felt as if a connection had been established between his spirit and the Heart of the Wind God.

Ivan gripped the Heart of God tightly, looked at Zhongli, and asked, "Where do you plan to go in the future?"

Zhongli looked up at the sky and smiled, "I'll probably stay in the Hall of Rebirth from now on. I really like the atmosphere there. From today onwards, I will live as a mortal, Zhongli, and witness the Liyue of the era of human rule in the future."

"I believe everyone can persevere in the face of this final calamity. Mr. Ivan, until we meet again."

After saying that, Zhongli turned around and gradually disappeared at the other end of the street.

Looking at the Heart of God in his hand, Ivan clenched his fist and muttered to himself, "The era of human rule has arrived. Can Liyue really survive this calamity...?"

Just then, the bracelet that had been on Ivan's wrist suddenly started flashing.

Ivan stared at the bracelet in surprise.

This is the bracelet that Paimon transformed into. Paimon has been in a deep sleep for so long that Ivan has almost forgotten when Paimon last came out.

Ivan asked, "Paimon? Is that you? You're awake?"

At that moment, Paimon's voice came through the bracelet intermittently: "Ivan...you'll die...danger...don't go..."

"Paimon, are you having another precognitive dream? Hey, Paimon? Paimon?"

After saying those few words, Paimon's voice fell silent, and the bracelet stopped flashing, as if he had fallen asleep again.

Ivan frowned.

Will I die?

Chapter 143

Day X of month X year in the Teyvat calendar.

At the Liyue Harbor docks, a chilly wind blew, and the scene was unusually quiet.

Ivan stood on the coastline behind him and looked up at the bracelet on his wrist.

The words Paimon spoke to him when he woke up two days ago still seemed to echo in his ears.

But now is not the time to think about these things. Just then, Ivan's wireless communication suddenly rang.

Ivan answered the call immediately, and Xu Donghai's voice came from the other end.

"The reconnaissance aircraft has located the Vortex Demon God; it will be arriving at Liyue Harbor soon."