Chapter 324: Leaving the embrace of the gods, start running forward alone

So, would such an ancient god know the whereabouts of her brother?

Lumine's gaze held a look of anticipation.

Moreover, would this god before her be the one who separated her and her brother back then?

Lumine's eyes shifted from their original anticipation to a hint of vigilance.

After all, any god could potentially be the one who separated her from her brother back then!

Now, among the seven nations, the Anemo Archon Barbatos of Mondstadt had already been ruled out.

Whether judging by Barbatos's personality or other aspects.

Lumine believed the other party was not lying; Barbatos was indeed not the god from back then.

So, could this Geo Archon before her be the one?

Lumine narrowed her eyes.

Her heart was very uneasy at this moment.

She felt both the anticipation regarding her brother's whereabouts and the vigilance regarding whether this unknown god was the one from back then.

If it turned out to be the worst-case scenario—that Morax was the god who separated them—then a war between Lumine and Morax would be inevitable.

Moreover, Lumine's strength had not fully recovered, and with her current combat power, wanting to defeat this god...

That was something that could only happen in a dream.

Immediately, thinking of this, Lumine became somewhat nervous.

"Lord of Geo, I wonder if there are any new policies for Liyue this year? Or any policies that need modification?"

Ningguang followed the usual practice and began to ask Morax.

Morax closed his eyes and shook his head.

"This year is a year of harvest; Liyue should just proceed according to its original plans and pace."

Hearing Morax's words, the surrounding people immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

The citizens had full trust in their Lord of Geo.

After all, these were the words spoken by their Rex Lapis!

If the Lord of Geo said this year would be a year of harvest, then it would definitely be a year of harvest!

Not just the people around, even Ningguang breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as this year wasn't a year of disaster, that was fine.

The Rite of Descension was not fast, because it was conducted according to the rules and procedures.

It had to be done item by item.

After completing the final ritual, Ningguang looked at the Lord of Geo, her eyes filled with inquiry.

Ningguang knew about Morax's plan to retire during the ceremony.

Because Jiang Yan had told Morax.

If the country's ruler didn't know about such a thing, Liyue could easily erupt into internal strife.

Besides, you are Ningguang's senior uncle; if you kept such an important matter from Ningguang, how would you expect Ningguang to look at you in the future?

These words reminded Morax.

Ningguang's master was Jiang Yan!

And she was Morax's junior niece.

Even if Morax could manage to ignore Ningguang, Jiang Yan couldn't.

This guy was very capable of causing trouble.

Especially after you provoked him.

Morax would not allow any accidents to affect his retirement.

But Jiang Yan was a tough nut to crack; you couldn't beat him, and you couldn't get rid of him.

After all, although Jiang Yan had retired.

Jiang Yan's wife, Ganyu, and his disciple, Ningguang, were still working diligently for Liyue.

How could Jiang Yan easily leave Liyue?

Especially at such a critical juncture.

Jiang Yan was even less likely to leave.

So, after much thought, Morax finally told Ningguang about his retirement.

Just as Morax had expected.

Ningguang was shocked upon learning that Morax was going to retire.

She even thought she had been derelict in her duties, which was why Morax was doing this.

After some persuasion from Morax, Ningguang finally regained her calm.

Finally, after some discussion with Ningguang, they determined some matters regarding the Rite of Descension.

Morax's retirement would be announced at the very end.

Before that, the Rite of Descension needed to proceed normally.

A god's retirement was by no means a small matter.

Both Ningguang and the other the Liyue Qixing needed to make full preparations.

This was why the Rite of Descension would proceed normally.

"Everyone, there is one final matter."

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After receiving a look from Ningguang, Morax pondered for a moment and spoke loudly.

"Everyone, this will be the last time I appear at the Rite of Descension."

This sentence was like a bomb thrown into a lake, causing the surrounding people to boil over.

"What did the Lord of Geo just say?"

"Wait, I don't think I understood the Lord of Geo's words. What does... 'last time' mean?"

"The Lord of Geo won't come again in the future?"

"Ah? What happened?"

"The Lord of Geo isn't going to abandon us, is he?!"

"Nonsense! The Lord of Geo personally created the prosperous nation of Liyue together with the Immortal Lord; how could he abandon us?"

Watching the surrounding citizens discussing heatedly, Morax sighed softly.

He knew it would be like this.

Morax had long anticipated the citizens' reactions.

"Quiet! Listen to the Lord of Geo finish speaking!"

At this moment, Ningguang frowned and spoke loudly.

Her cold voice was like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone, and gradually, the people around quieted down.

Seeing that the people around had quieted down, Morax continued.

"Everyone, I know what you want to say."

"It is not that I want to abandon Liyue."

"But rather, it is time for Liyue to grow up on its own."

"As everyone knows, I, the Geo Archon Morax, established Liyue and, as the Geo Archon, have always ruled over the entire nation of Liyue."

"Until today, it has been 3,700 years."

"For 3,700 full years, I have never put down the burden on my shoulders."

"But now, the weather is favorable, and the country is peaceful and the people are secure."

"Everyone has witnessed Liyue's prosperity."

"Five years ago, when the Wood Spirit Immortal retired, I also had this thought."

"Liyue has become strong, and can we, who have always guarded this land, rest for a moment?"

"Until today, I have finally confirmed this thought."

"It is time for Liyue to leave the embrace of the gods and start running forward alone!"