He changed Tiwat

Halfway there, he heard Lei's reply.

I promise you.

"The children are Inazuma's future, and I will definitely protect them."

"I promise you, I will give Inazuma a bright future."

Araki Mikasa burst into laughter.

Amidst hearty laughter, the ghost's figure disappeared at the exit of the underground palace.

Lei Yingdian said softly, "Actually... of the four major martial arts schools in Inazuma, only the 'Arataki Ote-mon' has never carried the banner of the shogunate, nor has it ever had any decent martial arts techniques passed down. I used to think it was just an exaggeration of the oni clan's wrestling techniques in the rumors, and I never paid any attention to it..."

"But only today did I realize that the bravery of the 'Araratsu Great Hand Sect' is well-deserved."

Han Fulai then asked, "General, was your promise just now made to that Araki Otogi, or to yourself?"

"Both."

Lei lowered his head.

"The sacrifices of the people once caused me immense pain, but I overlooked the way they burned their last bit of energy to shine brightly. As a result, I have failed their will over the past few centuries."

“I know that the Araki Otogi I just saw was just a memory from the ley lines… The real him and I never spoke. My promises are worthless to those who have passed away. I never actually saw the children he wanted to protect…”

"But... even so, I must give them... and the people who still believe in me to this day an explanation."

Seeing Ying's expression, Paimon quickly comforted her, "I think that since their intentions have been conveyed to you, they will definitely be rewarded!"

Ying also said, "Yes, you are changing now! I also believe that you will definitely give the people of Inazuma a bright future."

Kage forced a smile: "Thank you for your comfort. But this is what I, as the Goddess of Inazuma, should do. I have done it too late. What Inazuma needs more is someone like my sister, Shin. I may not be able to do as well as Shin... But even though I am completely different from Shin, and can never become her, what I need to do should be the same as hers."

After saying this, she took a step forward and was the first to enter the passage.

Han Fulai followed closely behind, but only he noticed—

Ying's movements were much lighter than when she had just come down, clearly indicating that she had regained some of her mobility.

Her promise to Arataki Otogi was perhaps not an ordinary promise, but rather... a "vow" from a god.

Chapter 222 Battlefield Commentary by Han Yuyan [4k]

The passage leading to the shelter was quite long, and along the way, one could see many traces of the war.

Rotten weapons and armor, magic circles that have lost their effectiveness, claw marks from monsters, and so on are everywhere in this passage.

In addition, the group also found many holes in the walls and floor of the passage, as if many giant earthworms were crawling in and out of them... those should be the traces left by the "Relic Mechs" of Kanria back then.

Han Fulai couldn't help but think of the "Relic Serpent" that had been hidden for five hundred years at the bottom of that giant abyss of layered rocks.

If those colossal creatures, capable of causing earthquakes with the slightest movement, were to invade this underground palace, everyone would likely be buried alive. And those burrowing "Relic Mechs" are probably just mass-produced, simplified versions of the "Relic Serpents."

Fortunately, the real "Relic Serpent" wasn't sent, otherwise Inazuma might have perished before the movie's release.

Even so, these traces of war still reveal the brutality of that battle.

To lure the monsters and "Relic Mechs" that had stormed the shelter into a trap, Fox-Sai-gu and the Shogunate samurai must have made enormous sacrifices. The imposing oni warrior, Arataki Otogi, whom they had just met, was also among the casualties…

According to Han Fulai's physical sensations, they were constantly walking deeper underground.

Although the slope of the passage was not too steep, if they did not deviate from their direction of travel... the exact location of this shelter was likely beyond the main island of Narukami Island and below the surface of Inazuma.

Previously, when Han Fulai was farming materials in the game, he didn't really understand that "the Desolate Sea Palace is located underwater." But after personally entering the palace, he realized the reason why Fox Palace set up the palace underwater.

Those deceptive paths, various magic arrays, mechanisms, and traps... are not things that should be found in a simple "refuge".

The reason why Fox Palace would build such an underground palace and set it off outside the main island is probably only one: from the very beginning, Fox Palace was prepared to perish together with the demons.

In order to prevent those demons from returning to the mainland of Narukami Island, the Fox Palace deliberately set up the Desolate Sea Palace under the sea surface; the palace itself is a "trap".

If the "Divine Cherry Blossom Great Exorcism" fails, she might detonate the underground palace, dragging the demons down with her to the bottom of the sea.

And now, it seems like they're jumping into a trap... This feeling of "seeking their own death" is truly unsettling.

Ying and Paimon seemed to share the same feeling. They were usually very talkative, but they hadn't said much along the way, clearly feeling that the atmosphere in the underground palace was very ominous.

The group walked through the passage for nearly ten minutes before finally reaching the end.

Before me was a very spacious hall, which I estimated to be nearly a thousand square meters in area. To be able to create such a large space underwater was truly the work of a celestial being.

However, the group had no time to marvel at the Fox Palace's skill in constructing this underground palace, nor did they have time to thoroughly search the hall for any traces left by the Divine Child or her.

Because an enemy appeared in the center of the hall.

"What the hell is this?!" Paimon exclaimed.

Ying was speechless.

She simply couldn't find the words to describe the "devilish thing" Paimon had been talking about.

They have traveled to three countries so far, and have encountered the war machines left behind by Canria at least eighty or a hundred times.

The mechanical creations of Kanria are usually constructed in a "bionic" form, generally based on some kind of creature from the Teyvat continent. They can fly, burrow underground, are humanoid, snake-like, jellyfish-like, crab-like, etc. Ying's adventurer's handbook has recorded many kinds of Kanria mechanical creations, and Paimon has also given these things many nicknames such as "One-Eyed Treasure", "Flying Mantis" and "Big Claw Crab".

Of course, Ying didn't think she had seen all of the Kanria mechanical creations. After all, there was still at least a large part of the Teyvat continent that she hadn't been to, so it was normal for new things to appear...

But this thing in front of us is really "abnormal". Even Paimon couldn't give it a nickname - because it really doesn't seem to be any creature known to humankind.

That enormous mechanical construct... let's call it that for now, it was unlike any other mechanical creation she had ever seen.

If Ying were to describe the mechanical construct, she would say it was a shattered building block.

The mechanical structure is about three stories high and floats in mid-air. At the center is a circular core component, similar in shape to the energy furnace of various "one-eyed little treasures". However, the triangular pyramids and cubes surrounding the core are unknown.

The components are connected to the core by only tiny beams of energy. They appear to be independent, but they all revolve around the core component at the same frequency—like planets orbiting a star.

Ying was also seeing something like this for the first time.

Five hundred years ago, during the war, Kanria unleashed its full arsenal of war weapons, and she had seen and slain almost every kind of mechanical creation... However, something as indescribable as this was not within the scope of her knowledge.

The shape of the energy core, and the various runes engraved on it, were indeed Kanria's "rune incantations," but Shadow could only recognize those. What exactly it was, what its purpose was... Shadow couldn't explain any of these questions.

Someone can answer their questions.

"This is the 'Constant Mechanical Array,' also known as the 'Iron of No Form.' The 'Relic Mechs' that invaded Inazuma five hundred years ago were probably led by this 'Constant Mechanical Array,' in other words, it was the commander of those 'Relic Mechs.'"

"It can simulate the attack methods of various 'elements of nothingness' and change its own form, making it incredibly versatile. The cubes floating around its core can also transform into various Kanria mechanical creations... Everyone be careful."

While introducing the "Constant Mechanism Array" to the three, Han Fulai casually put a jade shield on everyone—including Paimon, who was not a combatant.

Paimon was shocked: "How do you know everything?"

"I only know what I need to know," Han Fulai smiled, using the usual excuse of Liyue civil servants to brush it off.

He couldn't very well say that he almost threw up from grinding this boss in order to prepare upgrade materials for Ayaka, could he...?

Lei silently drew her naginata.

The clash between the "Eternal God" and the "Constant Mechanism Array" seems like some kind of destiny.

Although she didn't know why this thing could still move after being sealed underground for five hundred years, nor why it hadn't been destroyed by the Fox Palace and the Divine Child... she figured it was just as good for her to deal with it.

She should have been the one to face this five hundred years ago.

Han Fulai stretched out his arm, blocking her way.

"Shadow, you're not in good shape right now, so save your energy. Leave this to me and Ying. Ying, I know how to defeat this thing, can you help me?"

“No problem!” Ying had already drawn her bladeless sword, her face full of eagerness.

She had known Han Fulai for quite some time, but this seemed to be the first time they had truly fought side by side.

Well, during the "Taiwei Yipan" incident, Han Fulai was lying down almost the entire time, and by the time she entered "Yixin Jingtu," Han Fulai's battle with Ying had already ended...

To be honest, she was really curious—just how powerful was this "acting leader of the Ancient Hua Sect" and "successor of the Emperor" in Liyue?

Han Fulai didn't rush to make a move, but instead asked her a question first: "Ying, how many kinds of 'formless elements' have you seen so far?"

“I remember them all!” Paimon counted on his fingers for him, “The Wind Hypostasis of Windrise, the Thunder Hypostasis of Cape Oath, the Ice Hypostasis of Dragonspine, the Rock Hypostasis of Lone Cloud Lodge… that’s four kinds!”

It seems I haven't had a chance to see the "Fire of the Impermanence" next to Kannazuka and the "Water of the Impermanence" on Umijima Island yet... Well, I've been busy with war lately, so I haven't had time for adventures. But knowing the attack patterns of these four Impermanence series elements is enough.

Han Fulai nodded and said, "'The Iron of No Form' possesses all the attack forms of the elemental form you've ever seen, along with extremely high defensive capabilities and rapid regeneration abilities that they lack. However, its weaknesses are also too numerous to count..."

"When the 'Formless Iron' is at rest, it has an energy shield that can cover its entire body, so our attacks will not work on it. Therefore, the first step is to lure it into attacking you—in order to attack, it must change its form, and at that time, its weak energy core will be exposed."

"Ying, you'll be the main attacker. I'll provide support from the rear and give you pointers. Just remember to only attack its core during the battle."

"Hmm." Ying silently noted down the key points Han Fu had mentioned.

"Then, let's go."

Han Fulai drew his Salt Sorrow Spear and leaped out first, with Ying following closely behind.

A suppressed buzzing sound permeated the air in the underground palace, becoming clearer the closer one got to the "constant mechanism array"—this was the "language" of the "constant mechanism array".

That sound might have been its question, or it might have been its warning... but no one here could understand what it was saying.

Han Fulai responded with a shot.

The Salt Sorrow Spear shot out like lightning, heading straight for the energy core in the center of the "Constant Mechanism Array," but it missed its target.

Suddenly, a golden energy shield burst forth from the seemingly loose structure of the "Constant Mechanism Array," effectively blocking the Salt Sorrow Spear.

As he said before, the "constant mechanism array" in a static state is almost an "absolute defense" state. Neither his nor Ying's attacks could break through this shield - perhaps only Lei's "unthinking slash" could break through such a defense.

Han Fulai never thought he could take down "Iron of No Form" with such a simple surprise attack; that shot just now was merely "opening the door."

He said quickly, "Ying, use its location as the center point and stay within ten meters of it. No matter what kind of attack it launches at you, do not leave that range. Even if you are grazed by its attack, it doesn't matter, my Jade Shield will protect you."

"Okay!" Ying didn't say much, giving her teammate complete trust.

Just as she rushed into the area designated by Han Fulai, the "Constant Mechanism Array" began to change shape.

After a sharp metallic hiss, the components surrounding its core suddenly contracted and reorganized, transforming into a giant rocket.

"This is simulating 'The Anemo Hypostasis' - it will land in 3 seconds, watch out for its falling attack and dodge to the side and back."

The rocket's bottom thrusters spewed out raging flames, propelling the rocket into the air and adjusting its attitude. Then, that massive iron lump weighing hundreds of tons crashed down on Ying at an unimaginable speed.

The impact of the rocket landing created huge cracks in the ground, sending debris flying and dust billowing, as if the entire battlefield was trembling under its power.

Following Han Fulai's advice, Ying leaped to the side and rear at the precise three-second mark, successfully dodging the falling attack of the "Constant Mechanism Array".

Before she could marvel at Han Fulai's foresight, the next instruction came: "In 2 seconds, it will turn into the saw wheel of 'Ice of No Form.' Just circle around it. It won't be able to catch up with you because it can't change direction fast enough."

As he said, the rocket changed shape again in front of the firework, turning into a mechanical saw wheel. The high-speed rotating saw teeth plowed deep ravines into the ground, as if to saw everything into dust.

However, Ying easily evaded the pursuit of the saw wheel with just a few skillful changes of direction.

"The next move is a slash. In 3 seconds, it will transform into a giant sword and slash down at your head. Go straight forward and charge behind it."

Han Fulai spoke at a speed almost comparable to that of a machine gun, and his pronunciation was clear and precise. The "Constant Mechanism Array" kept changing its shape, while he kept responding to Ying's moves with countermeasures.

Thanks to his timely warning, the "Constant Mechanism Array" attack, though fierce, couldn't even scratch a corner of Ying's clothes.

While following instructions to dodge the attacks, Ying was also filled with admiration.

In battle, dodging enemy attacks with experience and reflexes is not difficult for Ying, but she knows she can't do what Han Fulai does—anticipating the enemy's moves and even pinpointing the timing of their attacks to the second.

Not only that, he even observed the battle while verbally instructing her on her actions, as if he could come up with the most correct course of action without even having to think, and then articulate it in the shortest amount of time.

This is absolutely "the first of the first", and it has almost reached the level of "prediction"!

No wonder that "Liyue Martial God" let him inherit the legacy. Just his accurate vision and judgment alone demonstrate that his martial arts skills are likely superior to his own.

Ying rarely admires others and is rarely willing to admit that others are better than herself.

But she is willing to admit that he is indeed stronger now.

"Yes, I must find an opportunity to ask him for some pointers on my martial arts in the future..." Ying thought to herself sincerely.

Chapter 223 Let me taste the "Unthinking Slash"! [4k]

Unfortunately, Ying had never read a martial arts novel called "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," otherwise she would have thought of a Miss Wang Yuyan.

Wang Yuyan was physically weak, yet she was well-versed in martial arts classics and could recognize all kinds of martial arts. No matter who attacked her, she could quickly identify their moves and provide corresponding countermeasures.

Han Fulai is undoubtedly working on Wang Yuyan's project now—as for whether Ying is Duan Yu or Murong Fu, that's hard to say...

But as for Han Fulai himself, he didn't feel like he was acting as a "battlefield commentator Han Yuyan." He was very serious about "conquering" that "constant mechanical array."

Wang Yuyan is, after all, a fictional character in a novel. To achieve Wang Yuyan's "battlefield commentary" in reality would be virtually impossible.

There are countless martial arts in the world. Just studying all the martial arts classics would take enough time to turn a young girl into an old woman. And to be able to "explain the battlefield," even a lifetime of studying would not be enough.

Wang Yuyan not only knows all the martial arts in the world, but she can also integrate them. She must memorize how to use and how to break down each move so that she can speak out in the face of battle. This requires a computer AI-level memory and observation ability, as well as the ability to instantly find the counter moves and the reaction speed.