Genshin Impact: Awakening in the Darkness

Chapter 122 No Goodbye (5)

Xuanqing stepped into the void, and when he reappeared, he was already in the Pure Land of Shadow's Heart.

At this moment, Shadow fell to the ground, while Sora stood in front of her with his sword in hand. Beside him was the instigator of this incident, the pink-haired fox who wanted to pull her god back to "reality".

"Oh, you're here." The Divine Child wasn't surprised at all by Xuan Qing's arrival, but Ying seemed a little helpless: "Do you think it's so easy to enter my space? The Divine Child is one thing, but how come you..."

"Hey, I went through so much trouble. You're going to make me sad if you say that." The Divine Child pulled the Shadow up from the ground, but couldn't help but complain.

Xuan Qing didn't reply. Instead, he walked behind Kong and, under everyone's gaze, took a leaf out from the seam of his clothes.

"As long as I have a target point, I can find your location in the void. So, it's relatively easy for me." Xuan Qing's words were somewhat blunt, but they were also true...

Paimon stared at Ye Zi with a puzzled look and asked, "When did you get there? I haven't seen you, Qingyue, have any contact with Kong."

"Could it be around that time..."

Kong recalled the wind element that had surrounded them, resisting the oppressive force, as they walked towards the gate.

"Well, I'm sorry, but for some special reasons I need to conserve my energy, so I can only ask you to act as my locator."

"It's nothing, it's my pleasure to help, hehe."

Kong looked at Paimon with unfamiliarity, and Paimon, seeing Kong's expression, was immediately puzzled: "What's wrong?...Qingyue has helped us so many times, shouldn't we help him this time?"

Kong kept staring at Paimon, so Paimon had no choice but to reveal his true purpose: "...Grandpa Qingyue is here, so we can eat lots of delicious food...hehe."

Empty (facepalm in exasperation): ...

"But speaking of which, Lord Thor, why did you confiscate the 'Eye of God' and take back people's wishes?"

This was Paimon's question, and also Kong's question. Rei's thoughts drifted far away in response to their questions—

"Only eternity, only eternity can..."

"Where lightning flashes, it casts a shadow. I am that shadow, using 'no thought' to clear away all obstacles in Inazuma's path. However... with each step forward, something is lost, and eventually, even 'she' is lost."

"Those deeds are still told under the shade of every cherry tree, but the marks left on this country by those losses... still burn painfully."

"Just pursue it, even if it's just a fleeting glimmer. At least we have 'this moment.'" That's what "she" once said, but I witnessed a nation running at full speed lose everything before the laws of nature. Perhaps only by freezing time... can the lightning not be extinguished.

"The present moment is a fragile illusion; only eternity is closest to the truth. Now, I am no longer a shadow; this body is the most sublime and noble body, destined to hold the greatest power in the world. This body should grant its subjects a dream, which is an unchanging eternity for thousands of generations."

"But in reality, the only one stuck in the 'past' is you." Xuan Qing understood Balzeb's thoughts, but this was completely unrealistic. These two sisters were truly on completely different wavelengths…

“Barzeb, there are many definitions of ‘eternity.’ Are you sure you’ve chosen the right one?” Just as Lei was about to answer, Xuan Qing continued, “Do you think ‘time’ will stagnate according to your wishes or bring destruction to Inazuma?”

"Because you're running away, running away from reality, you want to lock yourself and Inazuma in the past. But Barzebu, that's not right..."

"..." Lei Movie remained silent.

"The principles of heaven... are meaningless to me. But does this kingdom have any value in its eternal existence?" The divine child also spoke: "A kingdom that has lost its desires and its ability to change is nothing more than an empty shell."

"Ha, then what does it matter if it's destroyed?" The god's tone angered Ying: "God, take back your nonsense. Eternity, unchanging for thousands of generations, is the promise I give to my subjects."

"Bang!" Xuan Qing suddenly slapped Ying's head. He was clearly angry, and his eyes were full of intimidation.

"..." Lei Yingdian felt wronged for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.

Paimon quietly flew to Kong's ear and said, "Um... was it just my imagination? Qingyue's eyes looked a bit like she was disappointed in me..."

"I feel the same way. It feels like they're disciplining their own child." Kong felt a chill run down her spine.

"Hoo..." Xuan Qing took a deep breath, calming himself down. "I'm the oldest of all the gods. I've witnessed four eras change, and I've experienced far more than you know. That's why I don't want you to follow that path..."

"Barzeb, many people throughout history have tried this idea, but without exception, their countries all perished..."

"I don't expect to change your mind all at once, but at least now you can take some time to go outside and see how this world has changed..."

"That's right, Shadow, do you want me to tell you some interesting things that have happened over the years?" The Divine Child started to lighten the mood, and Shadow's mood wasn't as bad as before.

"How long would it take to recount something that happened hundreds of years ago?"

"The fox spirit has an excellent memory; I won't forget any detail from hundreds of years ago. So it will probably take hundreds of years to tell the story."

The goddess's playful tone amused the shadow: "To be able to see you is a variable in eternity... and a pleasant surprise."

"Hehe, since you've honestly admitted it, we can still be friends, right?"

"That's such a childish conversation."

"Of course, since I have lost to your plan, I will abolish the Eye Hunt Order in accordance with your will." Shadow's words were clearly directed at Paimon and Sora; she was willing to accept defeat and could afford to lose.

"Well then, little ones, it's time for you to leave. What follows is the post-battle gossip of the gods, and you mustn't overhear it."

"What? They just used us and then abandoned us." Paimon expressed his dissatisfaction with the god's words.

"There's a group of soldiers waiting for your triumphant return outside. Let's not keep them waiting too long. You've fought two tough battles in a row, and you've worked hard," Xuan Qing advised, urging them to leave as soon as possible.

"Then we'll head out first. Paimon, let's go." Kong called Paimon, and Ray Movie saw them off from the Pure Land of the Heart.

The divine child's playful expression vanished, and he turned to Xuan Qing, saying, "You should address that matter."

"Is there something important?" Yingye asked Xuanqing with a questioning look.

"Baalzeb, with your current power, can you take me back to the border of Liyue in an instant?"

After carefully assessing his own strength, Ying finally gave a somewhat uncertain answer: "Liyue is far from Inazuma. I can't guarantee that I can arrive in an instant, but I can do it within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

"Yes, that's enough." Xuan Qing nodded and then revealed shocking news: "Xuan Yue has been taken away by the 'Order' of another world. I'm going to find him."

"But the moment I return, you must act immediately without any hesitation!"