Chapter 364: Cryo Archon, I hope she won't regret it! (Please subscribe!!)

"Black Qi! The Abyss!"

Jiang Yan looked at the black gas occasionally emerging from the Snezhnayan soldiers and couldn't help but blurt out. Perhaps because of the time, the degree of erosion by the black Qi wasn't enough, so he hadn't discovered it immediately.

"Heh, very good. Not only launching a war against Liyue but also cooperating with the Abyss. Cryo Archon, you are truly amazing. I hope Snezhnaya won't regret becoming the second Khaenri'ah!"

It could be said that Snezhnaya triggering a war and cooperating with the Abyss had stepped on Jiang Yan’s bottom line. Anger and rage were only natural.

Seeing that the situation was already one-sided, Jiang Yan felt somewhat relieved.

Then, he left the battlefield, handing it over to the humans to participate.

Just now, he had merely vented his anger toward the Cryo Archon.

"Hmm, old friend, you’ve returned. Taste this tea; the flavor is not bad."

Jiang Yan arrived at the small pavilion from when he had left. Unsurprisingly, Morax was there drinking tea. ===== CHAPTER 766 =====

"I’m telling you, you aren't worried at all."

"Hmm? Worried about what? Isn't our retirement meant to let humans gradually become independent? Isn't this a very good opportunity?"

"Still the same. But Snezhnaya and the Abyss have joined forces; I’m worried they have other goals."

"Jiang Yan, don't be so impatient. Come, drink tea."

As he spoke, he poured tea into the cup in front of Jiang Yan.

"Although Snezhnaya and the Abyss have cooperated, don't you trust the army and disciples you trained yourself? They are excellent."

With Jiang Yan’s teaching, the morale of the sea, land, and air forces had reached its peak; confidence came from strength.

"Look, even if we two aren't here, Cloud Retainer and your disciples have arranged everything in an orderly fashion. Besides, the army does indeed need a victory."

Jiang Yan listened quietly to Morax’s words, feeling that what he said made quite a bit of sense.

How did that saying go? Birds will eventually grow up and leave the protection of their parents; perhaps this was a similar situation.

"Hey, what do you think about the cooperation between Snezhnaya and the Abyss? Your contract with them isn't still in effect, is it?"

"...As a general phenomenon, that contract is indeed still valid."

"You... sigh, forget it, I can't win an argument with you."

Morax looked at Jiang Yan’s resigned expression and reminded him.

"As a matter of fact, even if Snezhnaya and the Abyss cooperate, our Millelith still won't fall behind, not to mention the strength of some of the air and naval forces."

Hearing this, Jiang Yan nodded in agreement. He was very confident in this training method; his soldiers were the best of the best!

"So don't be anxious. As long as the Cryo Archon and the Lord of the Abyss don't take action personally, as for the rest, trust this nation of Liyue that has begun to be governed by humans."

That’s right; Liyue was now basically under human governance. Cloud Retainer and the others, the Yakshas, were only serving in roles like protection and assistance.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yan felt relieved and drank the cup of tea in one gulp.

"Hmm! Good tea."

"By the way, was the black Qi of the Dark Sea cleared?"

Seeing Jiang Yan’s relief, Morax began to ask about other matters.

"Hmm, it’s resolved. That place was indeed covered in black Qi; the humans and Archons living there were basically all infected, but one tribe was indeed unscathed."

"Oh? That tribe actually has such..."

"Oh right, it’s because they worship the Moon Goddess, so they left behind a Moon Stone, and so they were safe and sound."

"Moon Goddess?"

Morax repeated these two words, as if thinking about something in his mind. ===== CHAPTER 767 =====

"Oh right, strictly speaking, it should be called the Three Moon Goddesses."

"The Three Moon Goddesses... I feel like I’ve heard that somewhere."

"It feels like a long time ago. If you really can't think of it, don't bother; it’s been gone for many years anyway."

Seeing Morax constantly thinking, Jiang Yan reminded him.

"Hmm, I know."

What surprised Jiang Yan was that there were actually things Morax didn't know. It was also true; even in the game, things about the Three Moon Goddesses were only half-understood. Morax wasn't an Archon from that time, so thinking about it, it was quite normal.

"Speaking of which, even if nothing major happens in Liyue, the Cryo Archon has already cooperated with the Abyss. If her mind was influenced by the Abyss or something, then your contract wouldn't be valid, right?"

"If we speak according to facts, that is indeed the case. But the contract hasn't reached the final moment; who can say whether she is fulfilling the contract or not?"

"Let’s not talk about that. After this incident, do you think the black Qi there and the one on the Lord of the Abyss come from the same place?"

The topic between the two was like a ball being kicked back and forth; neither wanted the ball to stay with them.

"Sigh, that black Qi there, feeling-wise, should come from the same place; both have the ability to infect Archons and humans."

Jiang Yan frowned, carefully thinking about the difference between the black Qi of the Dark Sea and the Abyssal black Qi.

"The black Qi on the Lord of the Abyss is like a dead object; it can only be actively controlled by him to infect Archons and humans. But the one in the Dark Sea seems to have autonomous consciousness; not only does it control those monsters to attack the uninfected tribe..."

"And, and it actually placed an Archon as a bodyguard beside the source of pollution."

After saying this, Jiang Yan fell silent, as if organizing his words.

"In short, if it’s not because it lost certain abilities due to being controlled by the Lord of the Abyss, then it’s because that black Qi has evolved and transformed due to long-term infection."

Hearing Jiang Yan’s description, Morax’s pupils shrank.

If it were as Jiang Yan said, then it was truly fortunate that the Lord of the Abyss hadn't obtained the black Qi from that place. But one had to be on guard; what if the black Qi in the Lord of the Abyss’s hands could also perform conscious infection in the near future?

Imagine, at the moment of battle between two armies, one side’s army has already been infected by black Qi, and their strength has greatly increased. If you come into contact with them, you also get infected; that would definitely be a disaster for the army. There was no way around it; the army had many people, and this kind of diffusive attack was definitely a weapon of mass destruction, and there was no absolute way to stop it.

"What about other countries? The Electro Archon’s side is fine; after all, it’s so far away, and Snezhnaya doesn't pass through there. If we don't count Mondstadt and Sumeru, after all, the relationship is quite good, and they definitely wouldn't refuse if we had trouble."

"Hmm... just as the war was about to begin, I notified the gods of various countries, telling them not to interfere in this matter. However... Fontaine and Natlan should be hoping it has nothing to do with them, right?"

"Sigh, after all, we aren't very familiar with them. Besides, even if they wanted to do something, their strength is what it is; it’s better to do nothing."

"To put it small, this is a war between us and the Cryo Archon and the Lord of the Abyss; to put it large, this is a war between Liyue and Snezhnaya. It’s better for them not to wade into these muddy waters." ===== CHAPTER 768 =====