Genshin Impact: I, the Winter Prince, reign supreme.

“Your Highness, in my Yaksha clan, there once was a little Yaksha named Copper Sparrow.”

"He once said that compared to the suffering I endure every day, death is nothing but a temporary comfort."

"This praise is only worthy of His Highness."

"Compared to you, what is my suffering?"

Xiao praised it from the bottom of his heart.

Having heard too many compliments, Su Yu simply smiled indifferently.

Grandma Ping, standing to the side, kindly advised, "Xiao, Prince Zhidong is admirable, and we believe his words."

"But I think it would be best if you waited until the Emperor came out of seclusion before making a decision."

"You might as well listen to the Emperor's opinion; it may be of some help to you."

Ultimately, she didn't quite believe that Zhi Dong could succeed in defying the laws of nature.

On the contrary, in her view, if Prince Zhidong did not receive the Emperor's help, he would most likely fail, and Zhidong Kingdom would eventually be destroyed by Heaven's justice, just like Kanriya.

Xiao's act of defying the laws of nature because he believed in Prince Zhidong is tantamount to binding himself to the war chariot of Zhidong Kingdom, which is too hasty.

Moreover, even if Xiao agrees with Prince Zhidong's idea of ​​defying the laws of nature, he doesn't necessarily have to risk his life and fortune.

When Winter Country needs help, it's good to lend a hand.

They charged into battle for the Winter Kingdom, risking their lives at any moment.

The wise way to protect oneself is to stay out of it like the five immortals and learn the auxiliary arts of true immortals, such as weapon crafting, alchemy, and talisman making.

"I suspect that the Emperor's condition is not good, which is why he suddenly chose to go into seclusion."

"This is also why I am here today to see Prince Zhidong."

Xiao answered Grandma Ping frankly.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong with him?"

Grandma Ping was startled.

When Zhongli suddenly announced his seclusion, the immortals found it illogical.

Hearing Xiao say that again, he felt extremely anxious.

Zhongli is the pillar of Liyue. Liyue cannot do without Zhongli, even if they lack this group of "three-eyed and five-manifested immortals".

Who knows what kind of chaos will ensue in Liyue without Zhongli?

"After the Emperor went into seclusion, evil spirits appeared frequently in Liyue City, and I was exhausted from dealing with them."

“The night before last, dark clouds covered the moon, and a scene of ‘a hundred ghosts walking at night’ appeared on Dihua Isle, with evil spirits appearing in droves.”

The five celestial lords' eyes immediately showed fear as they asked, "Xiao, are you sure it's 'Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts'?"

"The Emperor's fortune and divine power have always suppressed the land of Liyue, so how could these ghostly things have come out on such a large scale?"

Grandma Ping's expression turned extremely serious, and she hurriedly asked, "Are you injured?"

There's a saying in Liyue: "A hundred demons roam at night, and all immortals must avoid them."

In Inazuma, the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons symbolizes the prosperity of the demon race.

However, in Liyue, there are many demon corpses, which exude resentment and filth.

In the early days of Liyue's founding, there were several "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons," each accompanied by numerous civilian casualties.

Later, Zhongli used his supreme divine power to suppress the earth, which stopped this situation.

For thousands of years afterward, only a few evil spirits emerged, which were eventually eliminated by the Xiao.

"I fought them until dawn, and the resentment of the demons that clung to me was about to erupt."

"At the critical moment of life and death, a melodious and clear flute melody entered my ears, keeping me awake for a moment and restoring my divine strength. If it weren't for that flute melody, I would have been swallowed up by my karmic burdens."

Grandma Ping and the other immortals involuntarily held their breath.

Just from Xiao's brief account of the battle, they could feel its perilous nature; it was truly breathtaking.

"Flute music? There are many musicians in Liyue who are skilled at playing the flute."

"I don't know exactly where the flute music came from; it appeared suddenly and then disappeared just as suddenly."

"Someone is helping you in secret."

Grandma Ping analyzed.

While the immortals were speculating about the musician's identity, only Su Yu knew that the person playing the flute was none other than the wind god Barbatos.

That guy would often wander around the reeds, teasing passing merchants and travelers, and begging for a free drink.

Of course, saving Xiao in his time of need and then doing Zhongli a favor is a win-win situation.

"Beneath the land of Liyue lie the remains of many demon gods."

"With so many evil spirits suddenly emerging from Dihua Island, I judge that there may be a problem with the Emperor's health, which has weakened his ability to suppress evil spirits."

After saying that, Xiao let out a long sigh of relief.

Recounting the battle from the night before last was like recalling a nightmare.

I feel terrible.

"Your Highness, you met with the Emperor before he went into seclusion. Can you tell us if there was anything unusual about him?"

"I am really worried about His Majesty's health."

When they met at Wanwen Collection House that day, Su Yu noticed that Zhong Li's wear and tear was quite severe, and later sent the executor [Puppet] Sandone to monitor him.

Xiao also noticed Zhongli's unusual behavior and made a special appearance today to inquire about it.

But Su Yu didn't intend to tell them the truth.

Because the Liyue immortals not only cannot help Zhongli, but may also disturb Zhongli's quiet seclusion.

Even if Su Yu himself intervened, let alone the immortals of Liyue, it wouldn't be of much help.

The wear and tear on a deity must ultimately be resolved by the deity itself.

"Morax is in good condition, so there is no need for you to worry. Just wait for him to come out of seclusion."

"During this period, the Liyue Immortals assisted Xiao in fighting the 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons,' slaying all the evil spirits and protecting the people's safety."

Su Yu reassured the immortals and arranged their work.

"Xiao, since you are willing to cultivate the arts of true immortality, today I will impart to you a scroll of the Heart Sutra, which can help you reduce your 'karmic obstacles.' Listen carefully—"

"Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva".

"Illuminating the emptiness of the five aggregates."

"To deliver from all suffering and distress..."

In fact, what Su Yu passed on to him was a Buddhist Heart Sutra.

The "karmic obstacles" accumulated on the demon's body are all due to excessive killing, and only the power of Buddhism can purify them.

Although it cannot completely purify him, it can save his life.

Xiao memorized the Heart Sutra and his face lit up with joy.

He was surprised to find that after listening to Su Yu's explanation, the "karmic obstacles" in his body had noticeably decreased.

The Heart Sutra really works!

"Thank you, Your Highness, for bestowing upon me the Heart Sutra."

"Please allow me to follow Your Highness."

Xiao bows down in worship.

"You are the guardian general of Morax, and the guardian deity of Liyue at night."

"The people who need you more are Morax and the common people of Liyue."

Su Yu explicitly refused.

"Take the suspicious eyes of others as flickering will-o'-the-wisps, and boldly walk your night path."

"One day, Morax will lead you to meet me at the finish line."

Finally, a meaningful smile appeared on Su Yu's lips.

Chapter 117 Melancholy

Su Yu's words deeply moved Xiao.

The Emperor needs him to protect the Dharma, and the people of Liyue need him to vanquish demons and monsters.

His battles are unknown and unwitting, but Liyue cannot do without him.

In other words, they bear a heavy responsibility.

Although following Prince Zhidong to rebel against the laws of nature is not an act of shirking responsibility, it is still an irresponsible act.

Xiao scanned the group of immortals.

Among the immortals, neither the most powerful Granny Ping nor the other five immortal lords could fill the void left by their departure.

Xiao couldn't help but sigh, and for the first time in his life, he realized his own importance.

During the war between gods and demons, due to his youth and ignorance, he was exploited by a powerful demon god who captured his weakness and made him a subordinate demon, turning him into a tool and henchman for that bloodthirsty demon god's slaughter.

Therefore, he committed many killings and crimes.

The Blood Demon is extremely cruel. After defeating his opponents, he often commands them to devour the dreams and ideals of the defeated and torment their souls.

He was in great pain.

In the lingering dreams of those fallen demons, he saw many regrets, resentments, and hatred.

Some benevolent demons harbor a beautiful wish for peace and tranquility throughout the world.

There are also some demons who don't even want to participate in the demon war, but they have no other choice.

Until one day, he was ordered by that demon god to devour the dream of a rock elemental demon god.