Chapter 4: Under Mount Tianheng

The scales of victory gradually tipped toward Morax's side with Jiang Yan's participation.

Soon, accompanied by two wails, the two Archons fled in panic, slinking away from here.

"We won!!"

The Adepti looked at the fleeing Archons and their followers, letting out cheers of victory.

But Morax, standing in the sky, still gripped the Vortex Vanquisher in his hand, his gaze filled with vigilance as he looked at the Wood Dragon ahead.

The Archons had already fled, but was this person before him friend or foe?

Jiang Yan's state at this time wasn't much better; his face was a bit pale.

If it weren't for the Wood Release's inherent feedback characteristic, he really might not have been able to sustain the long-term manipulation of the Wood Dragon to fight the Archons.

Seeming to feel Morax's gaze, Jiang Yan turned to look at him.

Jiang Yan didn't intend to be enemies with Morax.

Morax at this time wasn't the Zhongli from thousands of years later; his temper hadn't been worn down yet.

"This... Mr. Morax! I think we are not enemies."

Jiang Yan smiled, his soft and exquisite little face revealing an innocent smile.

It formed a contrast with the ferocious Wood Dragon beneath him.

"That is natural... this... little friend, if you have nothing to do, you can come to my place for a sit."

Morax's tone was kind; at least for now, it seemed this youth had no intention of being his enemy.

If enemies come, there are stone spears; if friends come, they should be treated well.

"Hmm... I am quite free."

Jiang Yan rubbed his chin and gave Morax a grin.

"Then I will accept your hospitality."

Morax smiled and nodded, descending with Jiang Yan.

"Lord Geo Archon!"

The four Adepti—Mountain Shaper, Moon Carver, Cloud Retainer, and Streetward Rambler—saw Morax descend and surrounded him happily.

"We won!"

Morax smiled and nodded, looking at Jiang Yan, who had retracted the Wood Dragon and landed behind him, saying: "I was in a hurry just now and forgot to ask, may I know your name, little friend?"

"Ah... my name is Jiang Yan."

Jiang Yan said with a smile, looking at the three familiar Adepti before him, unable to help but reveal a trace of nostalgia.

Finally met familiar characters again.

And that deer Adeptus with giant horns should be Mountain Shaper, right?

"This is..."

Streetward Rambler looked at Jiang Yan and asked the Geo Archon.

The other three Adepti's gazes also carried vigilance.

"This person is not an enemy; in this war, he also helped us."

Morax said, looking at the few Adepti, and spoke: "Let's go, let's go back."

Under Mount Tianheng, a relatively large tribe appeared before Jiang Yan.

"The Geo Archon is back!"

"Geo Archon! Geo Archon!!"

Looking at the return of their Geo Archon, the people of the tribe cheered. Their Geo Archon had once again protected their safety!

Morax led everyone to the top of Mount Tianheng, set up a stone table, and drank tea and chatted with everyone.

Looking at the surrounding scenery, Jiang Yan suddenly realized.

Liyue had not yet been established, and Zhongli had not yet met the Dust Archon, Guizhong. At this moment, Morax was just a god gathered by the faith of the tribes.

"Little friend Jiang, what are you thinking about?"

Morax looked at Jiang Yan, who was constantly sizing up the surroundings, and asked.

The few Adepti also stopped chatting and looked at Jiang Yan.

Although Jiang Yan looked very young at this time, with the previous power of the Wood Dragon overpowering the Archons, the few Adepti definitely didn't dare to underestimate him.

"Although Mount Tianheng is large, the arable land is pitifully small. If this continues, the survival of your tribe will be a problem."

Jiang Yan said softly. Possessing modern thinking, he still had a lot of theoretical knowledge.

"Oh?"

Hearing Jiang Yan's statement, the few Adepti immediately became interested.

Especially Cloud Retainer.

Meticulous in her thinking, she served as the chief steward and strategist in Morax's group.

The farming problem had always been a big issue here.

She didn't know how many believers had already told her their demands.

Regarding this, she also had a headache.

There was too little farmland available for cultivation, which was undoubtedly a fatal blow to a rising new group.

If they couldn't even eat their fill, how could they talk about competing with other Archons?

Even Morax had a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"According to your words, little friend, how should this be resolved?"

"Expand!"

Jiang Yan took a sip of strong tea and spat out the tea leaves in his mouth.

Hearing Jiang Yan's words, the Adepti immediately showed disappointment. ===== CHAPTER 9 =====

Expand?

How could they not know that expansion was the best choice?

However, Mount Tianheng was surrounded by strong enemies.

Osial, Chi, the God of Dreams—which of these were not top-tier Archons?

Morax was just a rising star at this time; how could he compete with these top Archons?

"I know what you said, little friend, but..."

Before Morax finished speaking, Jiang Yan already knew what he meant.

"Although Mount Tianheng is surrounded by countless strong enemies—Osial in the south, the God of Dreams in the west, and Chi in the north—all of whom are powerful, it's not like there's absolutely no room for expansion."

Jiang Yan said softly, pointing toward the northeast.

"To the northeast of Mount Tianheng, there are thousands of miles of fertile land, but it's not the territory of a top Archon, is it?"

Northeast of Mount Tianheng...

The Adepti fell into deep thought.

Just then, a small, chubby, young figure with two horns on its head walked over carrying melons and fruits and set them down gently.

"Who is this?!"

Jiang Yan sat up straight abruptly.

Morax, who was deep in thought, was stunned and looked at the little person standing there.

Cloud Retainer also looked over and smiled: "That is my disciple, Ganyu."

"Ganyu, come over and greet the Geo Archon."

Little Ganyu heard Cloud Retainer's words, walked over timidly, and said weakly to Morax: "Hello, Geo Archon, I... my name is Ganyu..." ===== CHAPTER 10 =====