Chapter 1639

"Star? How fortuitous—I was just planning to visit the Xingzhou Train. You came knocking on my door first. What brings you here?"

Xing conveyed the story behind "As I Wrote" to Tai Su, along with Wengfaluo Si's current situation...

"... Before obtaining this book, I only knew this battle yielded golden blood, a great victory. I did not know that within that golden blood lay such a moving and sorrowful tale. Not long after Tumu's fall, the Alliance summoned all generals to discuss the next steps. The accounts in this book should provide them with added strength."

"How should we proceed?"

"Rest assured—opera, storytelling, crosstalk… for widely beloved tales, Luofu never lacks means of dissemination. Moreover, the Alliance has spent years waging war, recounting countless tales of valor in overcoming foes. The word 'hero' already carries weight in the people's hearts."

Fu Xuan paused, then continued: "This 'As I Wrote' will surely be faithfully sung within the Alliance. But hearing you say you wish it to be remembered throughout the Huazuo, relying solely on Luofu one vessel may not suffice. This requires the Celestial Vessel Bureau to lend aid. Go find Yukong and speak with her—I will relay the full context to her."

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Red Scarlet Eyes.

"The generals of Yu Que Xianzhou also hold the position of Tai Su? I recall she was called……'Military Strategy General.'" Tazumi asked curiously, "Then isn't she equivalent to one who oversees the rear?"

"Indeed, 'Wisdom Shining Brightly, not inferior to Military Strategy'—this praises Jing Yuan while also corroborating Yaoguang's wisdom." Na Jie Ta drank her wine.

"Preferring to oversee the rear……similar to the old general Huaiyan?"

Had it not been for Jing Yuan as a precedent, Tazumi would struggle to link a 'Strategist' with a 'Martial General'; he very much wishes to know Yaoguang General's strength, and if it is her, whether she could smoothly resolve the Phantom Calamity.

"The Xianzhou's several generals each divide duties—Feixiao should be the one most renowned for martial power, while Yaoguang and Huaiyan generals mainly handle planning and military preparedness."

"And Jing Yuan General?"

"Jing Yuan, whether in strategy or martial power, is quite capable—he is a more balanced type among generals?" Na Jie Ta ventured a guess, "Actually, I feel that for a general, martial power is merely a small aspect. After becoming a general, one must ensure one's Xianzhou prospers and flourishes, while also defending against the Abundance People and the Anti-Matter Legion, and guarding against slander and defamation from elders and insects within the Xianzhou……that is the true challenge."

"Observe Jing Yuan General's speaking skill—this is not a gift from the Hunt Star God, but honed through his own centuries of training. To become a general, I think Fu Xuan still needs to improve in this regard."

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"The false heaven sealed by the gods, challenging taboos, pressing forward in exploration… sounds like a kind of parable." Yukong said solemnly, "I can give you a promise: regarding 'As I Wrote,' the Celestial Vessel Bureau will certainly lend powerful assistance."

"Henceforth, communication between Xianzhou vessels will grow ever closer; I will entrust merchant ships to opportunistically export 'As I Wrote' to friendly ships. Leveraging the convenience of the Minghuo Merchant Guild, this matter can surely be handled more securely. Though Luofu won in the Tumu battle, it was not unscathed. Your safe return is indeed fortunate."

"It is all thanks to the efforts of our companions."

Yukong lowered her eyelids slightly, her gaze sweeping over the vast cloud sea outside the Celestial Vessel Bureau window: "I recall when I was still an Aviator, I often rode the Star Chariot with companions, adventuring everywhere. Even though each time we turned danger into safety, upon return I inevitably faced a round of self-reflection. That was a period of youthful rashness. If I were to choose again, I would likely walk the same path—just as you described 'pioneering' in your book."

Yukong paused, then suddenly said: "I wish to ask a personal question: how do you evaluate Wengfaluo Si's journey?"

Xing briefly reflected, then said: "An unforgettable journey."

"An unforgettable journey—indeed, this memory will be cherished by you for a long time."

Yukong's gaze gradually grew distant, her tone unconsciously turning wistful: "'Memory' is a wondrous thing. Sometimes I even feel it is the Liu Guang Tianjun's prank. Whether Fox People, Heavenly People, or Chiming, all possess lifespans exceeding those of short-lived species. One drawback is that it is hard to forget. For us, history feels like yesterday's events. And precisely because the memories of war remain clear, the Alliance therefore sleeps on arms."

"Now the troops stir, a fierce battle is inevitable. We cannot relax, nor dare we relax……" Yukong's words trailed off mid-sentence, she then realized she had wandered far off: "... Ah, look at me, what am I saying. Star Gods or warfare either way, the topic is too grandiose, it should not consume too much mental energy."

"'As I Wrote'—I will do my utmost to handle it, certainly not let the heroes' deeds be buried by the stars."

"..."

"After a few days, Xing arrived at the Storyteller's Location in the Star Chariot Sea Hub, and as expected, under Yukong's efforts, the stories from 'As I Wrote' soon appeared in everyone's lives."

"You say, between Bai'e Zhenjun and Jing Yuan General, who is stronger?"

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Genshin Impact.

"I will answer from the most objective, most rational standpoint: Jing Yuan should be slightly stronger."

At the table of Storyteller Tian Tiezui, a person in laborer's attire stood with arms crossed, declaring earnestly: "Jing Yuan possesses the God Lord granted by the Hunt Star God, and the martial arts transmitted by Jing Liu. Though Bai'e is also very strong, after all he is not an Envoy——"

"Hey hey, I say this old fellow, where exactly are you objective and where idealistic? In Bai'e's battle with Fen Feng, did you go off to nap?" The merchant sitting nearby sprang up, "Who is weak or strong is judged by battle record, not by power granted by the Star Gods. Bai'e truly carved a drop of blood from Nan Nu Ke's face, and fought Fen Feng for so many rounds—just this record alone makes him unique across the Galaxy!"

"Perhaps Jing Yuan could also do it? He has not fought Fen Feng—what if he performs better than Bai'e?"

"What if, what if—you just say 'what if'—what use is that? Old fellow, by your logic, I also have not fought Fen Feng—how do you know I cannot defeat Fen Feng?" The merchant raised his eyebrows, "What if… Fen Feng fears me? Regardless, you cannot prove it, right?"

"You, you......"

The other's mouth gaped wide, for a moment not knowing how to rebut. Unable to do otherwise, he turned for help to the youth silently sipping tea nearby.

"Master Zhongli, your knowledge is broad—you come judge, who is stronger, Jing Yuan or Bai'e?"

"Hah……"

Upon hearing this, Zhongli did not immediately respond, merely setting down his teacup lightly, then began to speak slowly and clearly.

"By universal reason, armchair strategy forever fails to yield correct answers. As for who is stronger between the two, we likely cannot know until after Wengfaluo Si's birth; at that time, if Bai'e personally visits the Xianzhou, perhaps he could spar with the general."