Chapter 31

The foundation accumulated by Liyue Harbor for more than a thousand years after the end of the Archon War had been emptied.

The immortal foundation of Liyue had also gone eight or nine out of ten.

Until now, the pitch-black monsters had not completely disappeared from the land of Liyue.

Now Zhongli was urgently convening a meeting of this scale again.

It was hard for Ningguang not to think too much.

Thinking of this, Ningguang, who was always happy and angry, frowned tightly, and her sorrowful thoughts were hard to hide.

Liyue was indeed rich and strong enough now, but its top combat power was far worse than it was at the beginning.

If it came again, the whole Liyue would just wait for destruction.

Ningguang was somewhat annoyed.

She had only been the Tianquan Star for a few years, and she was just about to show her skills and lead Liyue to a fierce sprint.

How could she encounter such a thing?

Why did all the bad luck happen to her?

The more she thought about it, the angrier Ningguang became, but there were many immortals present, and each of them was more solemn than her.

Ningguang was embarrassed to ask anything.

"Don't worry, little Ningguang."

Madame Ping, who looked kind, sat beside Ningguang and patted her shoulder gently.

"If there is any danger, we old guys are here. We won't let you face what you shouldn't face."

"Believe in the Emperor, believe in Liyue."

Ningguang was touched in her heart and whispered:

"Madame Ping..."

"Relax, the Emperor will be here soon. Do you want the Emperor to think that the current Tianquan is someone who cannot shoulder the heavy responsibility?"

Madame Ping glanced at Keqing with a smile, and said pointedly:

"The future of the person you imagine must make the Emperor feel that it is worth entrusting."

Ningguang’s heart tightened.

At the Rite of Descension last year, Keqing publicly questioned the Geo Archon, asking how many more years he wanted to continue leading Liyue.

This matter was simply rebellious, and the immortals still had no good feelings for Keqing.

Many people in Liyue Harbor even felt that Keqing was too much.

But...

If Ningguang hadn't secretly allowed it, no matter how radical Keqing was, she wouldn't have been like this.

It was nothing more than Keqing feeling that her dream was secretly supported by Ningguang, so she became the bird that stood out for Ningguang.

Liuyun and the others couldn't see this little trick, but that didn't mean Zhongli and Madame Ping couldn't see it.

It was just that they didn't think Ningguang was too deep in her city.

On the contrary, Zhongli was very satisfied with Ningguang’s calculations.

If Ningguang didn't have this ability, how could she shoulder the heavy burden of Liyue?

As the helm of Liyue, she must calculate everyone in.

Everything is for the sake of Liyue, even if the Geo Archon blocks Liyue, Ningguang must find a way to solve the Geo Archon.

This is what a real person in power should do.

"Relax, we don't blame you. Only in this way can Liyue be more prosperous after leaving the Emperor."

Madame Ping comforted her with a smile.

Ningguang breathed a sigh of relief and then said:

"Madame Ping, does the Emperor already have the idea of abdicating?"

"He did before."

Madame Ping sighed and said slowly:

"The Emperor once told me that over the years, his erosion has been deep in his soul, and he may not be able to hold on for long."

"The Emperor also stated clearly that he is somewhat powerless now."

"So, since you have ideas, the Emperor is naturally willing to support them. Abdication may also be a good thing for the Emperor’s erosion."

"It’s just that now..."

Madame Ping shook her head with complicated feelings.

"I don't know... Teyvat has changed. The Emperor urgently summoned us, it may be a difficult problem to choose, not necessarily war."

"Listen, little Ningguang."

Madame Ping suddenly looked at Ningguang with unprecedented seriousness.

"Liyue belongs to countless Liyue people, and it also belongs to you, but it is definitely not our Liyue."

"No matter what happened this time, we will do our best to help you solve it."

"After that, how Liyue develops depends on you. I hope you can lead Liyue to continue moving forward and never look back."

Madame Ping’s tone, like entrusting an orphan, made Ningguang feel uncomfortable.

The immortals have fought bloody battles for thousands of years, and now, they still can't enjoy the good days, and they have to sacrifice their lives again?

Ningguang clenched her fists, somewhat unwilling.

Clearly, as long as it takes a few more decades...

Or even a dozen years.

She would have the confidence to make Liyue strong enough not to need the immortals, and then the immortals could completely enjoy their retirement life.

But it just so happens...

Why did something happen at this juncture!

It’s too rushed!

Time is too tight!

But facing the current situation, Ningguang was really powerless.

This kind of thing is not something she, nor the power of the Liyue people, can solve.

After a while, Ningguang sighed dejectedly.

"Madame Ping, I won't let you down! Liyue won’t either!"

"That’s right, people always have to die, and immortals are no exception."

Madame Ping smiled, somewhat relieved.

"Being able to continue to prolong Liyue’s life at the last moment of life is also a kind of glory of falling leaves returning to their roots for us."

"Don't worry, little Ningguang, walk forward boldly, we will always be watching you from behind."

Ningguang turned her head and wiped her tears quietly, restoring the nobility of her Tianquan Star.

No matter what is going to happen.

Liyue cannot stop.

As the current Tianquan, she carries the will of too many people.

She has no time to pretend, and no time to be sad.

As long as Liyue can continue to move forward, everything is worth it.

The belief in her heart had just been reaffirmed.

Outside the Jade Chamber, Zhongli finally arrived with Xiao and the others.

The immortals and the the Liyue Qixing stood up together.

"Emperor!"

Zhongli nodded slightly, did not respond, and sat in the main seat with a dragon-like gait.

Others also took their seats.

Looking around, confirming that the the Liyue Qixing were all present, but some immortals were still traveling outside and had not returned.

"Where are Lihuo and the others?"

Zhongli asked in a deep voice, and Madame Ping responded:

"After the Emperor’s decree was issued, we contacted others with immortal arts, but they are still far away, and it will take at least tomorrow to rush back."

"Do you need to wait for them?"

Zhongli was silent for a moment, then shook his head: ===== CHAPTER 33 =====