While I was in Mondstadt, I never imagined becoming a god.

Its golden pupils scanned its surroundings like a fierce beast guarding its prey.

He grabbed Xu Chuan's arm and asked, "Are you alright?"

"Fortunately, I won't die for now." Xu Chuan tugged at the corner of his mouth.

"The Abyss of Layered Rocks has undergone an anomaly, and I and other immortals have come here specifically to investigate."

Xiao looked around and said in a low voice, "I never expected to come back to this place and see it turn out like this."

There was a hint of disappointment in his words.

Given the devastation of the abyss, even if there were any clues about that person here, they would probably have vanished long ago.

But this obsession remains deeply rooted in his heart.

Having survived the ordeal and seeing familiar faces again, Xu Chuan finally felt relieved.

Good bro, you've come at the right time.

It was worth all the effort he put into rescuing Fushe from the secret realm.

However, Xu Chuan had no time to ponder Xiao's complex emotions.

The important thing is to deal with that guy who imitates the Extreme Rider.

"Cough... Be careful, there's someone lurking in the shadows..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Chuan coughed up another mouthful of blood.

Damn it, this mere fatal wound has made me so vulnerable.

Just then, the space not far away suddenly distorted.

It was as if an invisible hand was tearing apart the originally smooth space little by little, stirring everything within it.

Soon, a figure was forced out of the crack and landed awkwardly.

The figure wielded a greatsword, was clad in dark purple armor, and was tall and imposing.

A pair of bright red eyes peeked out from under the helmet, like two burning embers.

He exuded an extremely fierce aura, and the oppressive feeling rolled over him like a tangible force.

“Master…” Silky frowned, “No, you are not him.”

Xu Chuan was also stunned when he saw that Silky Kirk also looked surprised.

If it wasn't her, then who did it?

It can drive the other person out of their living space.

This is something that not every strong person can do.

In Xu Chuan's opinion, even Xiao couldn't do that.

The "Extreme Rider" had just regained his footing.

High in the sky not far away, three shadows were flying towards them.

The crane in front had an extremely wide wingspan, and each flap of its wings created a visible vortex.

The two deer-shaped figures behind them walked on air with their four hooves touching the ground, leaving pale golden spots of light where their hooves landed. The spots of light lingered for a moment before dissipating.

Two cranes and one deer.

Lord Liuyun, Lord Borrowing Wind; Lord Xieyue, Lord Zhuyang; Lord Zhishui, Lord Digging Mountains.

The immortals from Jueyun Mountain have also arrived.

The woman landed first, her clothes fluttering, her gaze fixed on the dark purple figure.

Following closely behind were True Lord of Water Management and True Lord of Mountain Shaving and Sun Building, who spread out in a triangular formation.

"The Great Sage Who Subdues Demons, is it this person who transformed the Abyss of Layered Rocks into this state?"

Xianyun stared at the guy, her tone unfriendly.

This guy's aura was mixed, with remnants of demons and power from the abyss combined in one body, emanating unsettling fluctuations.

He's clearly not a good person; no one can help but suspect him.

“True Lord Liuyun, True Lord Lishui and Xiaoyue,” Xiao said in a deep voice. “The cause of the matter is still unclear, but this person is indeed highly suspicious.”

"Then arrest him and interrogate him further."

With swift and decisive action, the True Lord of Carving Mountains and Building Sunshine blocked the opponent's retreat route with a wave of his sleeve.

The "Extreme Evil Rider" ignored the crowd's encirclement, wielding his greatsword and unleashing a sudden burst of violent power.

Those sharp spikes, adept at attacking, now surrounded him, constantly trying to devour the power of the group.

Thus, a great battle was about to break out.

Xiao settled Xu Chuan aside, and with a flick of his wrist, the tip of his spear flashed with a cold light.

As expected of the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons, he struck first.

He leaped up, moving so fast that he left only a blur.

He Puyuan pierced the air with a sharp whistling sound, heading straight for the "Extreme Evil Rider's" face.

clang--!

A greatsword blocked the attack, the spear and sword clashed, and sparks flew.

Xiao's attacks were like a raging storm, each shot carrying karmic and malevolent energy.

The cyan wind element wrapped around the spear tip, somewhat similar to the aura emanating from the "Extreme Evil Knight" after devouring the remnants of the demon god.

Not to be outdone, Skykirk cut in from the flank.

Her swordsmanship is unlike any other school in Teyvat.

Concise yet deadly, with no unnecessary movements.

Each sword strike precisely aimed at the gaps in the "Extreme Evil Knight's" armor.

This was the result of her not using her full strength and cooperating with the others.

"Extreme Evil Rider" growled.

With arms outstretched, dozens of sharp spikes shot out from the void simultaneously, covering all directions indiscriminately.

Xiao leaped into the air and swept across Pu Yuan, the wind from the spear shattering all the spikes on its front.

A dark blue-green wind element swept out, and a sudden gust of wind added a touch of natural power to the already calm, layered rock abyss.

Under the cover of night, a giant tornado appeared out of nowhere, making it difficult for the opponent to launch that sneak attack.

Instead of retreating, Skirk advanced, drawing an arc around himself with his longsword. The sword light flowed like mercury, shredding all the spikes into fragments.

The three immortals attacked simultaneously.

Several talismans flew out from Xianyun's sleeve, burning in mid-air and transforming into golden chains that wrapped around "Extreme Evil Rider".

The True Lord of Water conjured a water mirror in his palm, its surface reflecting a dazzling light that disrupted the opponent's vision.

As the True Lord of Carving Mountains and Building Sunshine formed hand seals, the rock strata beneath his feet trembled, and several stone pillars rose from the ground, sealing off all escape routes.

"Set up the formation!"

A leisurely cloud utters a clear shout.

The powers of the three immortals intertwined, and golden light spread out from beneath their feet, outlining intricate patterns on the ground.

The patterns intersect and overlap, and the semi-transparent array continues to extend, forming a huge magic circle in mid-air, trapping the "Extreme Evil Rider" in the center.

Xu Chuan leaned against the pile of rubble, looking at the magic array, and suddenly felt that it looked somewhat familiar.

The patterns...and the structure...seem to originate from the same source as the Taiwei Instrument Plate.

Xu Chuan narrowed his eyes; indeed, immortal formations had something in common.

I wonder if Zhongli, the ancestor of all immortals in Liyue, has any hidden tricks up his sleeve.

After all, the gods of other countries are more or less prepared.

Whether it's the shadow's pursuit of eternity without beginning or end, the water god's destruction of the throne, or the ice god's raising of the banner of rebellion against the laws of nature.

How could Zhongli, the god who has ruled Liyue for thousands of years, simply sign a contract with the Ice God and be done with it?

This is not in line with Mr. Zhongli's usual way of doing things.

Just as Xu Chuan was pondering what grand strategy Zhong Li was playing...

The "Extreme Evil Knight" struggled frantically within the formation.

Spikes shot out continuously from the void, attempting to break through the constraints of the formation.

But with each impact, the golden patterns only flickered slightly before returning to normal.

Xiao and Skirk simultaneously charged into the fray.

He Puyuan and the greatsword clashed and slashed down, leaving the "Extreme Evil Rider" struggling to defend himself, with cracks constantly appearing on his armor.

With a light tap of his fingertip, Xianyun caused the magic circle to suddenly shrink.

Golden chains wrapped around the "Extreme Evil Rider's" limbs, binding him tightly.

However, the demonic remnants that the opponent had devoured over the years were not for nothing; a terrifying power suddenly erupted from his body.

In an instant, it broke free from its restraints and attempted to escape the place.

"break!"

With a single palm strike, the power of rock element transformed into a giant stone fist, which slammed heavily into the chest of the "Extreme Evil Knight".

They blasted the guy back into the formation.

The moment the formation closed, the entire formation lit up.

Pale golden light surged from the patterns of the array, rising from the ground and stopping at a height of half a person, condensing into a pale golden light curtain.

The light barrier enveloped the "Extreme Evil Knight." The "Extreme Evil Knight's" greatsword struck the light barrier, causing it to dent for a moment before bouncing back to its original shape.

The tooth-like protrusions on the blade gripped the edge of the light barrier, attempting to tear it apart.

The part of the light screen that was being held in place began to darken, changing from pale gold to dark gold, and then to grayish-white.

Click—!

The armor shattered.

Fragments flew, revealing the true form beneath.

The battle was, as expected, almost entirely one-sided.

The "Extreme Evil Knight" was blasted to the ground, his armor mostly shattered, revealing his emaciated body.

His skin was covered with lines that spread like tree roots to his neck and cheeks.

The lines were still moving, as if they were alive.

Xu Chuan looked at the guy who was being beaten up miserably, but his mind was on something else.

To devour power.

It was only a portion of the flesh and blood of the Star-Devouring Whale that gave this guy the ability to devour the remnants of demon gods.

That's a genuine star-devouring whale; just how powerful must its devouring force be?

Another point is that the karmic burden on Xiao's body is essentially caused by cleaning up the remnants of demons.

If used properly, it may not be able to completely cure the disease, but it should be able to alleviate the symptoms.

Xu Chuan's mind was filled with brilliant ideas, and he had even made plans in his mind.

The power of devouring is something worth studying.

At the very least, give Abedor the flesh and blood of the Star-Devouring Whale. After all, he is still nominally Abedor's alchemical assistant.

Although I can't understand the professional alchemical content, with Abedo around, I can just rely on him.

This is a good opportunity to go back to Mondstadt.

He also missed Yura a little.

With the battle-damaged cannon behind him, Xu Chuan's thoughts became increasingly disjointed, and his consciousness gradually began to blur.