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Han Fulai scratched his head in distress.

Of course, he knew it was unreasonable to blame Ye Lan. He and Ye Lan weren't in a relationship of complete trust and openness, and Ye Lan couldn't possibly have kept nothing from him...

Now... we can only hope that the "Wishing Stone" guy will actually be able to shake someone.

If that "Apostle of Fate" really appears, then the enemy of my enemy will be my friend, and his "cooperation" with Ye Mingxiang is all based on this.

Han Fulai glanced at the "Young Master" in mid-air, then changed direction again and headed towards the "Layered Rock Nail".

Chapter 274 Who is hindering the arrival of destiny?

Yelan was running at breakneck speed.

Despite the complex terrain, Yelan's running speed was not affected in the slightest. She maintained her stealth mode and quickly moved away from her previous location, away from the center of the rock hall.

Ye Lan's ability to enter and exit the abyss multiple times unscathed is largely due to her mastery of magic. The art of magic is ever-changing, most adept at bewitching people's hearts and confusing their senses, which suits Ye Lan's personality perfectly.

Especially in terms of stealth and concealment, Yelan is arguably the best among the Liyue Asgardians. Although she cannot compare to the legendary Asgardians' infinitely varied external avatars, using the "Hidden Form" technique in conjunction with water elemental power to create illusionary images to confuse the enemy has always been Yelan's forte—a technique that can even deceive "Elemental Sight."

If D'Artagnan truly wanted to kill Yelan, the best approach would be to prevent her from using her magic in the first place. Now that Yelan is on guard, it will be much more difficult for him to capture her.

Of course, as D'Artagnan said before, he really didn't come to kill Yelan.

Ye Lan saw the purple figure trace a brilliant trajectory in the air before disappearing like a shooting star from the top of the rock hall.

His arrival and departure were both so abrupt.

She also saw Jiang Xue rushing into the central area, and Han Fulai heading straight for the "Layered Rock Nail" from a distance. Clearly, something had happened to these two.

But Ye Lan did not stop.

She had completed the task Han Fulai had assigned her, successfully sniping the "Layered Rock Nail." According to Han Fulai's previous plan, Ye Lan could now retreat. Although Han Fulai and Jiang Xue hadn't left, no one could blame her even if she left now.

However, Yelan has no intention of leaving.

Because her mission is not yet complete.

She was simply shifting her sniping position. She was looking for a sniping spot that was high enough, had a good enough field of vision, and was far enough away from the battlefield.

The high ground we just passed was less than half a mile away from the "Layered Rock Nail," a distance that powerful beings like the Abyss Apostles could reach in a few breaths.

Yelan didn't want to encounter a battle like the one she had just fought again.

The fierce battle with D'Artagnan had taken a heavy toll on Yelan; even she couldn't withstand another one. She needed to find a safe place.

However, being far from the battlefield has another drawback—it means being outside the effective range of the bow and arrow.

Unlike the elemental firearms used by the Fools, the ancient weapon of the bow and arrow actually has a very limited range.

Ordinary archers easily lose their accuracy when they are more than 100 meters away from their target, and the power of their arrows decreases significantly beyond 200 meters. Ignoring accuracy and power, focusing solely on range, even the most elite archers in the Thousand Rock Army, using the most powerful bows, can only shoot a maximum of 300 meters.

Excluding the "Returning Machine" or a certain "humanoid Returning Machine" in the Moon Sea Pavilion, for humans, about 300 meters is the limit of the range of a bow and arrow.

But Ye Lan's maximum sniping range is as far as 500 meters - if the "Eye of God" gave her the power to "break the deadlock", then the "Arrow of Breaking the Deadlock" is the manifestation of this power.

Extremely long range, extremely high power, area attack—this is the divine power of the arrow Ye Lan just shot out, known as the "Arrow of Breaking the Game."

With her current strength, she could unleash that same powerful "Stop the Water with One Arrow" technique again. She had to seize this opportunity.

As Yelan shifted her position, a dark spatial rift suddenly appeared in the central plaza of the Rock Hall.

An apostle from the abyss named Ed stepped out of the spatial rift.

As soon as he appeared, the three Abyss Apostles guarding the "Layered Rock Nail" immediately knelt on one knee.

"Welcome, Your Excellency, the Guardian of the Imperial Edict," the three apostles said respectfully in unison.

Within the "Abyss Order," there is also a hierarchy. If Abyss Mages are the lowest-ranking ordinary "priests," responsible for various miscellaneous tasks, then Abyss Apostles are equivalent to "bishops," cadres capable of managing a diocese. Among these apostles, their abilities and power also vary according to their positions.

For example, among the four Abyss Apostles that Han Fulai and his group encountered in the ancient ruins, the highest-ranking was the one who called himself the "Abyss Priest," who was the presiding priest of large-scale rituals within the church and the one who baptized new believers. He was also the person in charge of presiding over the "purification ceremony," and the other three Abyss Apostles were actually under the command of the "Abyss Priest."

Of the three Abyss Apostles present, the one who previously gave orders to Ye Mingxiang is also a "Priest of the Abyss".

However, priests are not the highest-ranking apostles. The essence of the apostles is that they are "saints" responsible for spreading the grace of the abyss.

Since there are saints who spread and praise the profound gospel, there are also messengers who correct distorted hymns and remove discordant sounds.

Ed is the messenger who governs the apostles on behalf of the will of the abyss.

The main task of the "Guardian of Secrets" is to punish the Abyss Apostles who have made mistakes. Using the analogy of positions in the Sumeru Order, Ed is the "Grand Disciplinarian" of the "Abyss Order".

Even the most arrogant apostle of the abyss would lower his head when faced with the "Guardian of Secrets" who holds his destiny in their hands.

As one of the Abyss Apostles, the title of "Guardian of Secrets" is "Apostle of Destiny".

Ye Mingxiang was waiting for that "Apostle of Fate".

Ye Mingxiang, the "Black Serpent Knight" standing to the side, did not kneel before Ed. He simply greeted him, "You've come, Ed."

Ed didn't mind Ye Mingxiang's rudeness and nodded slightly in response. Although Ye Mingxiang had only been a member of the Order for five years and had not undergone the Abyss Order's ritual baptism to become an apostle, the royal blood in Ye Mingxiang's body still deserved his special treatment—even though he only had half of the royal blood in his body.

It was Ed who brought Ye Mingxiang, a descendant of the Kanria royal family, into the "Abyss Order" five years ago.

Unlike other Abyssal Apostles who were transformed from the cult's mysticism, Ed was the "original apostle," or rather, the "prototype of the Abyssal Apostle."

In the words of Klaus Jalbrij, the “Apostle of Fate” is a “perfect being”.

Ed had no given name; it was Claudar who named him after the pseudonym he used when he was in exile, which also symbolized his special status in the Order.

After the disappearance of the Order's founder, Claudar, Ed was actually the most senior member. Besides the self-proclaimed "Sinner," the only other being who could command him was "The Weaver of Fate," Calibel. Even Kong, the "Prince of the Abyss," was merely a junior to him.

Ed's gaze fell on the "Layered Rock Nail" hanging high in the air.

The "Layered Rock Nail," which should have been entangled by the dark power of the abyss and about to be controlled by the cult, has once again returned to its original form.

“Please answer me, Irmmin.”

Ed's voice was gentle and mellow, like that of a courteous gentleman. The long years had allowed him to master the languages ​​of the Teyvat kingdoms, and constantly listening to the teachings of the High One had kept his heart detached from worldly concerns. He was an apostle of fate, and he obeyed only destiny.

"Who is hindering the arrival of destiny?"

Chapter 275 It's Me

Ed's question was actually unnecessary, because not far from them, Jiang Xue had just killed two Abyss Mages who were blocking his way, and the Abyss Mages' shrill wails never stopped, even while they were talking.

But Ed seemed to ignore him.

Although he appeared to be speaking to Ye Mingxiang, his face was turned toward the three Abyss Apostles kneeling on the ground.

As a member of the Abyss Apostles, the "Apostle of Fate" was dressed very similarly to the other Abyss Apostles, all wearing long robes that covered them completely, revealing not even a single hair, let alone any expression. If there was any difference—his robe was white, an icy white.

It's impossible to judge his emotions from his facial expressions, and his voice has always been so gentle.

But the three Abyss Apostles kneeling on the ground clearly felt fear.

Because they saw the black frost blade in Ed's hand.

That was the weapon of the "Guardian of Secrets," a longsword made of jet-black frost.

Ed called it "bitter-free ice".

Named "No Suffering," this sword is, for the Abyss Apostles, the most agonizing existence in the world.

The bodies of the Abyss Apostles have been assimilated with the power of the Abyss, and they are basically unable to feel so-called "pain." However, this sword can remind them of the "pain" they could only feel when they were human—the pain from their souls.

It is often said that a steel blade piercing the body is as cold as ice, but this pitch-black frost can even freeze the soul.

The appearance of this "Freezing Ice" usually foreshadows that an apostle will be given the most painful death.

"We have failed the great imperial edict and are willing to accept punishment."

The Abyss Priest, in charge of the "Layered Rock Nail" contamination mission, kept his head bowed low. Although he said he was willing to accept punishment, his voice had already begun to tremble.

In truth, Yelan's arrow only temporarily dispelled the abyssal power binding the "Layered Rock Nails," but the five stone platforms that transmitted abyssal power to the "Layered Rock Nails" remained intact. Given a little more time, these abyssal apostles could easily reactivate the magic array to make up for the pollution... but Ed just happened to arrive ahead of schedule.

These Abyss Apostles usually work diligently for the great goals of the Order, never daring to slack off. It's rare for them to make a mistake—and it just so happens that they are caught by the high-ranking leader during a surprise inspection.

This can only be described as an unexpected disaster.

What's worse, this big boss, Ed, never cares about the reasons for your mistakes. Whether it's a natural disaster or a man-made one, if there's a problem, it's always because the person in charge is incompetent, and incompetence will be punished.

"Understand now."

Ed brought down the jet-black frost blade in his hand.

The icy chill that could freeze the soul traveled from the "Abyss Priest's" left shoulder down to his right rib. This was the first time he had ever so longed for death since undergoing the transformation of the Abyss's secret ritual.

He finally realized that death is also a kind of liberation.

The Abyss Priest's agonizing howls lasted only a few seconds before dissipating into black mist.

The other two Abyss Apostles trembled, but dared not utter a sound.

Ed raised the Frostblade in his hand and pointed it at Jiang Xue.

The two Abyss Apostles felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They quickly got up and rushed towards the attacking human as fast as they could, fearing that if they were even a second late, they would suffer the same fate as their companion.

These two Abyss Apostles are now trying to atone for their sins and are determined to gain some leeway for forgiveness from the "Apostle of Fate." They are fighting with all their might, unleashing a barrage of extreme moves as soon as they meet.

A series of shouts of killing suddenly rang out in the rocky hall—

"The storm has arrived!" / "A scorching admonition!"

"Dark Wave Annihilation!" / "A Sign of Explosion!"

"Nightmare oppresses all living beings!" / "Blazing mantra!"

"The resounding end!" / "The revelation of the heavens!"

"Echoes of Extinction!" / "A Glimpse of the Future!"

The apostles of water and fire, one near and one far, worked together seamlessly, instantly turning the center of the rock hall into half seawater and half flames, creating an extremely terrifying spectacle.

Even one Abyss Apostle would be a formidable opponent, but Jiang Xue was facing two Abyss Apostles who were as fierce as mad tigers.

Before, Jiang Xue might have been able to barely defend herself, fighting and retreating, but now...

Jiang Xue held the Thousand Rocks Ancient Sword in his right hand, and blue flames ignited on the sword once again. At the same time, he drew the Edgeless Sword from his waist with his left hand.

"A thousand cliffs stand firm, towering peaks remain unmoved. Armored as a bulwark, it pacifies demons and vanquishes evil!"

A golden sword light shone from the bladeless sword.

He actually used both the "Thousand Cliffs Technique" and the "True Technique" at the same time.

With its true sharpness and unwavering strength, it can be combined with two techniques and become invincible in battle!

The Water Apostle, who was locked in combat with Jiang Xue, pressed forward step by step with the sharpness of the waves, and had already forced Jiang Xue to defend herself. However, Jiang Xue suddenly revealed her dual swordsmanship - and it was the ultimate technique of "Swords that Cut Through the Wind" with both hands in parallel!

The sword in his left hand moved lightly and nimbly, sweeping across his opponent's neck – "Sweeping Step Kill: Unbridled".

With his right hand, he wielded the Thousand Rocks Ancient Sword, splitting mountains and shattering rocks, and cleaved his opponent's chest with a powerful strike—"Step-Slay Kill: Shattered Dream".

The greatsword burning with blue flames and the longsword shining with golden light pierced through the Water Apostle's body at the same time.

The Water Apostle was left with only a stunned look. He had clearly activated the Abyss Power Shield of "Dark Descent," and it should have been a one-sided attack for him... but the shield of Abyss Gift was broken by his opponent's two swords!

Is this the power that humanity should possess? Amidst endless doubts, the remains of the Water Apostle turned into black mud.

Seeing the flames of the "Art of Truth," Ed once again asked Ye Mingxiang, who was standing beside him, "Please answer me, Irming. Who is hindering the arrival of destiny?"

“It’s me,” Ye Mingxiang replied.

As his voice rang out, a purple meteor suddenly crashed down from the shadows above!

Facing the purple lightning bolts shooting overhead, Ed remained unmoved, simply raising the jet-black frost blade in his hand.

Lightning flashed and frost blades clashed, and thunderclaps and ice and snow erupted with a sound like muffled thunder.

He actually managed to withstand Tartaglia's direct attack from the sky with just one hand!

"Hahaha, you're the target of this mission! You'd better make sure I have a good time!" Tartaglia laughed as he launched his attack.

Tartaglia, still frustrated by his battle with Yelan, decided to vent his anger on the Abyss Apostle before him. This time, it would be a true life-or-death struggle.

As D'Artagnan and Ed clashed, Ye Mingxiang's Thousand Rock Ancient Sword also slashed down from the side, its blade also burning with blue flames.

Ed neither dodged nor avoided, but raised his other hand, which also held a jet-black frost blade.

Even when attacked by two powerful individuals, Ed remained unshaken.

For him, this was also "fate," and the apostle of fate never fears fate. He firmly believed that he would witness the end of fate.

At the same time, the Abyss Mage guarding the Abyss Stone Platform discovered that those "dark, empty shells" that were as still as puppets on strings had suddenly raised their swords against them.

Suddenly, chaos erupted inside the rock hall.

Amidst this chaos, Han Fulai finally arrived at the battlefield.