At this moment, shatter the dimensional barrier

A woman wearing a red cheongsam and long boots, with long black hair, had one foot on the deck railing. Her bangs covered her left eye, which was covered by an eye patch, while her red right eye stared at the giant steel ship that was slowly descending to a point fifty meters above the sea and grinned.

"What's all the fuss about? It's just an iron ship. Our ships can fly too, and we'll soon be able to venture into the stars. Then we'll take you to other planets to do trade and transportation and make a fortune."

With the divine power core, her Beidou fleet can also travel in the sky for half a month. She has completed two voyages around Mars and drawn two Martian route maps.

However, her ship could only fly at a height of about 10,000 meters. She tried, but no matter what she did, she couldn't fly into interstellar space.

However, given Liyue's rapid development, she believes they will soon be able to create a 'mechanical power core' capable of flying off planets.

"Men! Raise the boat too, let's go take a look!" Beidou shouted heroically.

She is now a late-stage fourth-tier superhuman, more than ten times stronger than before. A single, full-force strike from her sword can shatter a thousand-meter-high mountain, leaving only a giant crater.

There aren't many people in Liyue who are stronger than her right now.

Currently, Xiangling is the only Vision holder in Liyue who has advanced to the fifth rank. Although Xiangling is a disciple of the Celestials, she is good at cooking and may not be so proficient in combat.

On the Qinglong

"We've finally arrived." Wang Wucheng looked at the slowly opening hood.

The projection screen displayed various detection data, as well as various scenes of Liyue Harbor not far away.

"The planet's atmosphere and environment are similar to those on Earth, with less than 5% difference."

"Wow, this architectural style, and the city-like atmosphere, it really makes me feel like I've stepped into a fantasy world," a man in a white coat said excitedly, adjusting his glasses as he looked at the projection screen.

They had a fairly good understanding of Liyue, after all, there were several hundred people from Liyue in the Xia Kingdom.

It's just that it's quite different from what they know about Liyue, but that doesn't matter. Civilization always develops, and this era is an era of explosive growth in extraordinary technology, so it's normal for things to change every day.

"Commander Wang, a Liyue fleet is heading this way."

"The other side may be trying to determine whether we are friend or foe. Open all the protective pods first," Wang Wucheng solemnly ordered.

Click~

The outer hatch of the Azure Dragon spacecraft was opened, revealing the glass walls inside, as if a panoramic glass exhibition hall had been opened, and fresh air rushed in.

More than a dozen wooden flying boats had surrounded the Azure Dragon, but they were quite far away. The Returning Machines that had been firing elemental light arrows from the Southern Cross fleet slowly retracted into the deck, indicating that they meant no harm.

This direct display is the fastest way to express goodwill.

"An envoy from Earth's Xia Kingdom? Heh, alright, I'll act as your receptionist then, but you'll have to give me some of your collection of Jadeite Immortal Tea later." Beidou smiled, holding a jade pendant in his hand. This jade pendant was a 'Jade Sign' made by an immortal, which could be used for communication and video calls.

Similar to the 'Void Terminal' of Sumeru, but not as user-friendly.

"Sigh, you only care about my little bit of good stuff. You drink it all like a cow every time, it breaks my heart to see you like that," Ningguang's voice came.

"I'm just a simple man, as long as it tastes good, that's all that matters. You rich people are so particular, just tell me whether you'll give it to me or not."

"Here, take it all, I'll give you everything."

"Hahaha, then it's settled." Beidou laughed heartily.

After saying that, he stepped on the mechanism that looked like a large wooden bird placed on the deck and flew up. A dozen or so sailors also stepped on the wooden bird and flew up.

This is the 'Wooden Kite', a flying machine created by the Liyue Craftsmen. It can fly at low altitudes, but the flight time is relatively short, only seven or eight hours before it needs to be replaced with 'Anemo Crystal'.

Fortunately, 'Wind Crystals' are a sustainable renewable resource in places with abundant elemental energy; otherwise, they would not be able to support the daily use of the people of Liyue.

Wooden kites are relatively inexpensive in Liyue; an average Liyue resident can afford one after a year of hard work.

Wang Wucheng also led his delegation out of the Azure Dragon in their personal aircraft. The two sides immediately understood each other's intentions upon seeing each other's actions.

The two sides soon met in mid-air.

"Hello, friends from Liyue. We are an envoy from the Xia Kingdom on Earth," Wang Wucheng greeted them first.

The man in the white coat behind Wang Wucheng was holding a tablet computer, on which information was constantly scrolling, indicating that he was analyzing the other party's technology. His eyes lit up.

It really is brand new elemental power technology. It has the same origin as the ingenuity of the immortal disciples, no, it is almost exactly the same, only more precise and complex.

The Xia Kingdom also has several disciples who came from the immortals, and many of the Xia Kingdom's elemental technologies have adopted the knowledge of the immortals.

However, Liyue's technological level is still relatively low, but not too low. Even without the visits of Earthlings, it could conduct preliminary space travel after a few years of development.

"Hello, guests from Earth. My name is Beidou. Welcome to Liyue. We already knew you were coming, and Qixing asked me to receive you," Beidou said cheerfully.

"I didn't expect you already knew. Well then, thank you for your help, Ms. Beidou." Wang Wucheng said with a smile, glancing at the 'Eye of God' on the other party's waist.

The recipient of the Eye of God, late stage of the fourth tier—this kingdom, blessed by the gods, is truly teeming with heroes.

Fontaine and Mondstadt also have many 'near-gods', almost like they're free, with nearly a hundred in each country.

However, this is probably just the gods being protective of their own.

Obtaining the 'Eye of God' only proves the possibility of becoming a fifth-tier hero, not that one can definitely become one. This is something that the world's top powers understand.

In Mondstadt and Fontainebleau, only a very small number of Eye of God holders can reach the fifth rank. Most Eye of God holders may not be able to reach the fifth rank by the end of their lifespan, since it is only a possibility, not a certainty.

In the eyes of extraordinary individuals from various countries around the world, those who are close to gods on Earth are still the most valuable, and obtaining the Eye of God guarantees them to become a fifth-order being.

However, those who can reach the fourth rank and are close to godhood have at least a 50% chance of reaching the fifth rank.

Soon, Beidou led the Xia Kingdom delegation to the Liyue docks, where the Liyue people, who love to watch the excitement, began to discuss it curiously.

"Are these the people of Earth? They're no different from us."

"Yeah, I thought they had an extra eye and an extra hand."

You're talking about monsters, aren't you?

"Make way! The General Affairs Department is here, and so is Qixing."

The Liyue people at the North Wharf quickly made way for a wide path, and the Thousand Rock Army stood solemnly on both sides as the Seven Stars, led by Ningguang, walked over.

"Welcome, guests from Earth. I am Ningguang, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, from Tianquan." Ningguang smiled kindly.

"We are an envoy from the Xia Kingdom of Earth. I am Wang Wucheng, the diplomatic ambassador of this envoy. We have come to Liyue hoping to achieve some cultural and trade exchanges with Liyue," Wang Wucheng said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

“Ambassador Wang, please proceed to the VIP reception room. Before we discuss business, let Liyue extend its hospitality,” Ningguang said.

"You're too kind," Wang Wucheng nodded.

Ningguang led the Xia Kingdom delegation to the Zhu Lou, a place specifically for receiving envoys from other countries.

As Wang Wucheng and his companions walked along, the familiar yet unfamiliar art styles made them look around curiously.

Besides the bustling streets on the ground, the wooden classical buildings with carved dragons and painted beams exude the atmosphere of a fantasy town described in novels.

In addition to the buildings on the ground, there are also pavilions and courtyards suspended in mid-air, with wooden ladders going up and down, and Liyue people riding wooden birds slowly flying between the pavilions in mid-air.

The various shops sold things that were both familiar and unfamiliar to them.

Liyue is a civilization extremely similar to their Xia Kingdom, almost like a fantasy version of Xia Kingdom.

"Culturally, they are quite similar to our Xia Kingdom. It seems we are seeing another direction of civilization from the Xia Kingdom," a scholar studying culture remarked with emotion.

“Yes, I think our Xia Kingdom and Liyue must have a lot to talk about.” Another scholar nodded.

After the Xia Kingdom delegation had rested for a while with tea, a girl wearing a purple dress and with a strand of purple hair styled into a cat-like pigtail walked in.

The Xia people didn't find the other party's clothing style a bit jarring. In Xia, as long as it's not indecent, it's normal to wear whatever you want.

"I am Ke Qing, the envoy of Xia Kingdom. I am the Jade Balance Star among the Seven Stars." Ke Qing said politely, "You have all had a long journey. We have prepared a sumptuous welcome banquet for you."

"The banquet was prepared by a fifth-tier transcendent chef from Liyue, as a sign of Liyue's sincerity towards the Xia Kingdom."

The people of Xia were astonished.

A fifth-tier transcendent being, and a master chef at that—that's incredible!

Fifth-order transcendents are heroes in themselves, and there are no more than twenty of them on Earth. If you add that their profession is a chef, then they are practically unique in the solar system.

Currently, there is no chef on Earth who can make a fifth-tier dish on their own. Let alone a fifth-tier chef, there are only four fourth-tier chefs in the Xia Kingdom. It takes two chefs working together to make a fifth-tier dish.

Two of the four fourth-level chefs are also winemakers, and the two of them working together can produce fifth-level wines.

Currently, the only person we know who can independently create Tier 5 cuisine is Chef Aikofi of Fontaine, but his dishes are extremely rare.

After all, even if a chef is turned into a machine, he can only serve a very small number of people. Moreover, that chef refused to use connections or bid, so whether you can eat there depends entirely on luck.

"Your hospitality is truly admirable. I hope we can have a very pleasant conversation over the meal." Wang Wucheng couldn't help but swallow hard. He had never tasted anything of the fifth-tier delicacies, not even the wine.

The people of Xia Kingdom may not have much else, but the vast majority of them love this kind of food.

"Gulp~" Even Wang Wucheng, a fourth-level transcendent, was like this, and the other members of the diplomatic corps kept swallowing, as they rarely got to eat fourth-level delicacies.

"Please, distinguished guests, proceed to 'Wanmin Hall'." Ke Qing's usually reserved and proper expression broke into a smile, it seemed that even guests from Xia Kingdom couldn't resist high-class cuisine.

Anyone who has eaten Xiangling's cooking will drool in their dreams. Even she is like that. Last time she ate a plate of 'Golden Shrimp Balls', she dreamed of eating a feast, and when she woke up, her pillow was soaked with drool.

Soon the Xia Kingdom people arrived at the Hall of Ten Thousand People, and along the way, the Liyue people, who loved to watch the excitement, whispered among themselves.

At this time, Wanmintang had been expanded, but it did not have the ornate carvings and painted rafters of Feiyunpo; it was more like a larger teahouse.

The entrance to the first floor of Wanmin Hall was packed with guests, with more than a hundred tables, and even the tables under the large outdoor trees were full.

Wanmintang has taken in many chef apprentices, and Xiangling's father, Master Mao, is now a third-level extraordinary chef.

Customers come to Wanmintang to enjoy Xiangling's delicious food. No matter what level of food it is, the price is the same at Wanmintang.

If you're lucky enough to have Xiangling in charge of cooking, then you've hit the jackpot.

As a result, Wanmintang became the largest restaurant in Liyue, leaving other restaurants far behind and becoming the mainstream of Liyue cuisine.

Originally, Liyue Cuisine's "Lili Pavilion" and Moon Cuisine's "New Moon Pavilion" were relegated to second-rate restaurants in Liyue. Their dishes were not only graded, but also extremely expensive, and the highest-ranking chefs were only second-tier transcendentalists.

Because they sell for too high a price and are too profit-driven, chefs of level two or above are unwilling to cook for them. On the contrary, the food at small restaurants run by local chefs is better than what they sell.

The two restaurants were also looked down upon by the people of Liyue because the prices of their dishes were based on their fancy plating.

In the attic of Wanmintang, three round tables are arranged in a triangular pattern, and a small stage is located in front of the attic.

The representatives of Liyue were already seated at one of the tables.

Ningguang of Tianquan Star, Beidou of the Southern Cross Fleet, Tianshu of Tianshu Star, Xingqiu, the current representative of the largest trading company in Liyue, Feiyun Trading Company, and Yunjin, the head of the largest opera troupe in Liyue, Yunhan Society.

"The last bowl of Pearl Jade White Jade Soup is ready. Now all the dishes are served," Xiangling said happily as she placed the last bowl of soup on the table.

At this moment, the Xia Kingdom people entered the pavilion, and Xiangling hurriedly greeted them.

"Oh my, this must be a guest from Earth. Please, have a seat."

After Xiangling finished speaking, she hurriedly called out to the outside of the pavilion, "Guoba! Bring up the freshly fried Wuxian tea to the guests, and make sure to bring two extra teacups."