Chapter 737

After all, the birth of every Demon God drains a portion of the world's power; if this continues, exhaustion is inevitable.

Conversely, if they were to die, those elemental energies would return to every corner of the world.

It is like fallen leaves returning to their roots, forming a cyclical stage.

Thus, the Demon God War, which appeared to wipe out over ninety percent of them in one fell swoop, was truly a highly efficient harvest.

As for the higher-ranking Archon level not being subject to erosion, that is almost exclusive to Celestia.

Because other Demon Gods simply cannot reach this level; in all the time that has passed in Teyvat, there have only been four Archons.

As for Lei Dianying, that was only because Ye Ruo obtained the source power of lightning from another world.

Only then was she able to transcend this limit.

That is why Ye Ruo complained from the very beginning: the Celestia system is extremely rigid, the same from top to bottom.

Regarding Visions, there is almost no channel for upward mobility.

Cases like Vennessa, which are one-offs, can be ignored entirely.

There are just ordinary people, and those who possess Visions.

Two distinct types.

The Gnosis is also something only the seven Archons possess; mortals need not even dream of it.

As for the Archon level?

Demon Gods shouldn't even think about it.

It is all a rigidly locked pyramid system, with one layer pressing down on the next.

So, what is the greatest advantage of this pyramid system?

Maintenance, and stabilizing rule.

That is why Ye Ruo has absolutely no interest in any of this.

Boring, far too boring.

In any case, his main path has always been very clear and straightforward.

Write novels, film movies, gain Legend status, open treasure chests.

That is what he should be concerned with.

And then, live his life together with his many wives.

Everything else is hollow.

Look at the present: in just one year, his wife Lei Dianying has become the Electro Archon.

If I keep opening treasure chests like this, I'll leave Celestia in the dust by ten whole blocks.

An infinitely brilliant future awaits them.

So, he is also spending a pleasant day together with his wives.

Here in Inazuma.

Ye Ruo has also stayed for a period of time.

Then, at Lady Ningguang's call, he headed to Liyue.

At this moment, Ye Ruo and Lady Ningguang are both in a private room at the Qinglong Restaurant, and they have also invited Zhong Li, Azhdaha, and the others to gather together.

Speaking of which, ever since Azhdaha was resurrected, Zhong Li's peaceful life has been broken.

Azhdaha is full of curiosity, looking here and there.

Often, because she has been detached from the mortal world for too long, she causes some dramatic scenes.

For this, it is always Zhong Li who cleans up the mess.

Among this, Lady Ningguang's subordinates have also played a significant role.

As the Tianquan, Lady Ningguang has provided help for many Adepti to enter the world, with specialized official personnel to handle and mediate matters.

This has been the case since long ago.

The most obvious example is Wangshu Inn.

Those inside are all Lady Ningguang's people.

They are intelligence agents and special operatives.

Otherwise, why would anyone bother opening a restaurant in such a remote place? Do you really think it was for the business?

At the same time, it can provide a foothold for Xiao.

Some elders who have retired can also go there to spend their twilight years.

Fishing when they have nothing to do, catching wild game, and so on.

That life can be considered quite comfortable.

And the current Azhdaha (Dragon King) has grown slightly larger, appearing in the girl version of that A-Jiu form from before.

She has blue hair and looks very lively and active.

It is unclear if it is because she was suppressed for too long and couldn't hold back once she got out, or if this is just Azhdaha's personality.

In any case, it results in times when Azhdaha causes trouble.

Zhong Li, who is responsible for the cleanup, is like an old father with a daughter.

Ye Ruo just shakes his head watching it, not knowing what to say.

Forget it.

Perhaps in a while, Azhdaha will turn back into a young man.

And for now.

A-Jiu (Azhdaha) is also tasting the dishes here, shaking her head as she evaluates them, full of praise.

"As expected of the restaurant opened by Senior Qinglong, known as the place that gathers the cuisine of the seven nations!"

"The delicacies of every nation have their own merits and wonderful flavors; it can be said that one doesn't need to travel to taste foreign delights."

"The business is so booming that reservations for dining in are already booked half a year out."

"Terrifying, it is truly too terrifying."

"Fortunately, with you, Senior Qinglong, one can come directly to this special private room."

Having connections is good indeed.

So convenient.

Who else could it be, given that this restaurant was opened by the commercial society under Ye Ruo.

Logically speaking, the catering industry in Liyue has already been monopolized.

The two giants, Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Kiosk, dominate the ingredients and catering industry, with only Wanmin Restaurant having managed to rise up.

Others have all been suppressed in various ways.

It is simply impossible for a fourth famous restaurant to appear.

As soon as one pops up, it gets crushed!

But who is Ye Ruo?

Comparing connections and influence in Liyue?

How could mere Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Kiosk possibly compare to him?