Chapter 279: Heading to Inazuma

The Doctor is not someone who can stay idle.

To him, time is not just precious.

He had only been in Xu Mi Cheng for a day.

He immediately asked Nadixa for a private lab and barred anyone from the Academy from interfering, including Luo De's attempt to investigate as a collaborator, which he clearly refused.

And after that.

He then stayed out of sight under the guise of researching a god's body.

The only information available.

Is the continual list of materials sent out from the lab.

Luo De glanced at it once.

His eyes felt a bit dizzy.

After that he stopped looking.

Luo De didn't know how much difference there was between making a god's body and making a god-made puppet.

What he knew was.

The required materials were truly too expensive.

Saying they were worth a city is an understatement.

Anyway, seeing all those zeros after each material made Luo De shake his head.

This thing truly requires the strength of a nation to be made.

Even for a weak nation, making it would be extremely difficult.

"He wouldn't be deliberately screwing us over, would he?"

Standing at the window of the Pure Goodness Palace, Luo De leaned on the railing and said to Nadixa.

"Probably not."

Nadixa's expectations were not very certain.

Duotulei's power is terrifying.

This is not only a manifestation of martial prowess; his attainments in the soul are also terrifyingly strong.

This leaves Nadixa completely unable to probe his actions.

Even the Void Nadixa tried.

The final prediction result was unpredictable.

That is quite troublesome.

We can only rely on Zhongli to monitor day and night.

"Tsk."

"If only Apep were on our side."

Luo De muttered complaints.

Speaking of raw strength.

Apep is actually the strongest in Xu Mi Cheng.

But this guy's personality is really hard to read.

No one can figure out what she's really thinking.

Moreover, since completing her contract with Zhongli in Liyue, she hasn't appeared for a long time, and no one knows where she went.

But having her or not makes no difference.

Don't look at the fact that during the time she posed as a human she diligently did many things.

But whether this guy wants to protect or destroy Xu Mi Cheng is unclear.

Luo De dare not guarantee.

Regarding that.

Nadixa also holds the view: "The mental state of the Grass Dragon has not yet fully shaken off the influence of forbidden knowledge; it's better not to invite her if possible."

"Hmph—"

Luo De gave a soft hum to indicate he understood.

The industrial district matter has been put on the agenda; I have already dispatched additional personnel from the Wonder Theory School to assist the Snezhnayan people.

After briefly explaining the situation, Nadixa pondered a moment and then said: "Regarding the matter of divine wisdom you mentioned yesterday, I have simulated many scenarios in the dream world, and the conclusion is that if we do not use god-infused knowledge, the power of the Abyss or the authority extracted from Archon remnants can serve as a temporary substitute."

"Abyssal power and the authority in Archon remnants?"

Luo De stroked his chin and began to ponder.

Archon remnants can indeed be used to extract authority, which he had already confirmed in Liyue.

Back then, Apep brought him to dig up many Archon tombs, including the Tomb of the Dust God, allowing him to collect many scattered Geo abilities and thus solidify Archon-level power in one go.

And the Doctor happens to be an expert in this field.

The black fire within Ke Lai was created by him.

That thing is indeed genuine Archon power.

It's just unknown whether he has the ability to extract Archon authority from Archon remnants.

By comparison.

Using Abyssal power to replace divine wisdom seems like a better choice.

But where does Xu Mi Cheng still have Abyssal power? After Nadixa purified the lingering consciousness of the Great Merciful Tree King, the contamination on the World Tree was completely cleared.

Including the Dead Zone, all Abyssal contamination has been wiped out.

Wait, the "Myriad Species Mother Tree".

Luo De muttered a name.

"What?"

Nadixa hadn't heard that name; she curiously asked.

"This is something the Great Merciful Tree King made."

"You haven't inherited her memory, so you definitely don't know."

Luo De thought: "At the Myriad Mother Tree, remnants of Abyssal power still remain; even now, they have not been fully suppressed."

He said.

He added: "The corpse of the previous Hydro Archon is also there."

"Does Sumeru still have such a place?"

"This is a place recorded in the void; Nadixa still first learned the names of the Ambrosia Floral Sea and the Myriad Mother Tree."

"Hmm."

"The history there is very complex."

"In short, that place is the gate of Khaenri'ah, and also the place where monsters erupted back then."

"The Dendro Archon, Floral Archon, and Hydro Archon combined the power of three gods, only barely suppressing those; later, relying on the efforts of two heroes and the Flower Spirit Ancestor, they finally maintained the stability of the Ambrosia Floral Sea."

"The first hero I mentioned to you, the Picker Dainsleif."

"The second is the Great Sage from five hundred years ago; he was personally selected by the Great Merciful Tree King as a human sage, ultimately he also became the first cognizer of the Flower Spirit clan at that time, together with Dainsleif subdued the Abyssal monsters; to thoroughly eliminate the hidden danger of the Myriad Mother Tree, he alone ventured into the endless black abyss and never returned."

Speaking up to here, Luo De paused, then harshly criticized: "Look what the sages of five hundred years ago were doing, then look at the sages of five hundred years later, pah, truly each generation worse than the last."

Nadixa's face flushed, she shrank her neck, not daring to speak.

"The Great Sage of five hundred years later has fallen to this point."

"Whose fault is it?"

"Luo De has emphasized this to her many times."

"It's the fault of her Little Auspicious Grass King."

"If it weren't for Nadixa's indulgence and withdrawal, Sumeru wouldn't have been messed up by these sages to this state, nor would they have brought her so many troubles that are hard to resolve quickly."

"Alright, let's not talk about them."

"How unpleasant."

"Or let's talk about the Doctor's affair."

Seeing the mood a bit dull, Luo De immediately changed topic: "Do you think he will go to the Myriad Mother Tree to collect Abyssal power? After all, Sumeru now can find that there."

"Not likely."

Nadixa shook her head: "Snezhnaya's attitude toward the Abyss is hostile; given that Empress's attitude, it's unlikely they'd allow the Doctor to privately use Abyssal power; this relates to Snezhnaya's stance, not whether he can control Abyssal power."

"That makes sense."

"So you still think he will use the power from the god's remnants?"

"After eliminating two possibilities, only this last one remains."

"Nadixa didn't give an exact reply, just said: 'Scaramouche went to Inazuma.'"

"Huh?"

"Luo De initially didn't react. But soon he realized what Nadixa meant."

"Great Serpent Orobas!"

"Yes, that's Orobas."

Nadixa nodded: "At that time, the currently known most intact god's corpse, and his divine resentment is not inferior to his former power, very suitable to replace the god's wisdom."

"Scaramouche went to obtain Orobas's power."

Luo De licked his lips, understood Nadixa's meaning: "Should we go stop him?"

"That's what I mean."

Nadixa looked at Luo De: "You now wield true godly authority; if you sit in that driver's seat, even without godly wisdom, you can still have full godly might, so as long as Orobas's power hasn't been taken by him, you will become the sole choice, also the optimal choice."

"The three pieces for god-making."

"The god's body, literally, just needs material accumulation to be made."

"The god's power requires a Gnosis or Geo Dragon Crown for power."

"The god's wisdom is the god's authority; as of now, the Doctor prepares to use Scaramouche going to Inazuma to collect the remaining authority from Orobas's corpse."

"So as long as we intercept Scaramouche and take Orobas's authority."

"Then the Doctor couldn't use his own plan, making Scaramouche the driver."

"Huh—"

Thinking this, Luo De coldly snorted: "This guy didn't bring a Gnosis; he's clearly here for the Geo Dragon Crown."

"The Doctor's reason seems reasonable."

"But actually it's very illogical."

"Because Luo De made an agreement with the Cryo Empress; after Dottore dies, Luo De will take his place becoming the Second Seat Executor."

"So if the Doctor genuinely came to Sumeru to trade."

"Then he only needs to apply to the Cryo Empress; the Cryo Empress will surely give him a Gnosis, why would they let him come empty-handed."

"Since he didn't bring a Gnosis."

"That shows the Doctor hasn't even spoken about this with the Cryo Empress."

"His purpose can thus be inferred."

"It's purely to come for the Geo Dragon Crown that can provide godly power."

"I'll go to Inazuma for a trip."

After everything was sorted out clearly, Luo De volunteered.

However, no one can get someone else to handle this.

No matter what, Sanbing is still the Sixth Seat of the Foolish People.

He got there purely by relying on his actual strength.

Moreover, it's also hard to break through a god's body without a divine artifact–level weapon.

After all the calculations.

Among those who can act in Sumeru now, Luo De is the most suitable.

"They're just defeated troops under my command; I can handle them alone."

Luo De said confidently.

When he was in Mondstadt.

Even before he was this strong, he could take on Sanbing alone.

Although he ultimately couldn't kill him, if he were to face Sanbing again, Luo De would still be full of confidence.

"Be careful."

"This time he's after the power of an Archon, after all, so the Doctor will likely leave some backup for the plan to go smoothly."

Nadixa reminded Luo De, and at the same time she took out a lamp and handed it to him.

"I know you have Morax's weapon."

"But just to be safe, bring this as well."

Thousand Nights Floating Dream.

Nadixa's self-made divine artifact.

When she was imprisoned long ago and could only wander in the void, she created it by combining her dream abilities and willpower.

That is the Thousand Nights Floating Dream.

It is a magical artifact woven together from countless dreams.

In the hands of someone who possesses dream authority, the power it can unleash far exceeds that of others by many times.

Luo De already has a share of dream authority that Nadixa gave him.

Although it is only borrowed.

However, Nadixa was extremely generous toward Luo De, who is both her disciple and friend, giving him a share of authority that reaches the limit of what he can bear.

Add to that Luo De's own willpower as a Descender, as well as the illusion‑breaking ability brought by the fused World Tree leaf over there.

If he uses the Thousand Nights Floating Dream, the dream power he unleashes will likely be able to touch Archon‑level might.

Thousand Nights Floating Dream, Rock Dragon Crown, Piercing Rainbow Spear, Rock Authority.

The survival charms and killing weapons Luo De currently has are sufficient.

He even arrogantly believes.

Even when facing the Electro Archon's radiance, he might also have the power to escape.

"Don't be careless."

"After all, that place is the Electro Archon's nation, and I've heard the Electro Archon—uh—is not easy to talk to."

"If you provoke her, she might not spare you just because you're my kin."

Nadixa reminded him again, and in passing she tapped Luo De on the head.

"All right, all right, I know."

Luo De covered his head and chuckled, saying: "You still don't know me? I can stay in the back; I will absolutely not charge forward. Without full certainty, I won't act. Besides, someone has already gone to provoke the Electro Archon over there, so I'm not needed."

"Just knowing is enough."

Nadixa felt a bit more relieved: "Inazuma is now completely sealed off by thunderstorms; tomorrow I'll arrange a ship for you, and with my command you can pass through the thunderstorm smoothly."

"I'll set out today."

Luo De put away his recent amused expression and said solemnly: "Sanbing has already been in Inazuma for a while; if I go late and he departs early, that would be bad."

"So we're leaving today?"

"Should we go tell Dixiya?"

Nadixa asked.

Luo De had only just returned not long ago; if he leaves so quickly without giving Dixiya a heads‑up, she will definitely have something to say.

"Definitely."

Luo De smiled.

This time, to see the Doctor, out of safety considerations Luo De ultimately still didn't let Dixiya come along; now she is staying together with Dina Ze Dai at Huma Yi Jia.

However, Nadixa has a point.

He left too hastily this time.

He really ought to explain things properly.

Things happened suddenly.

After making the decision, Luo De secured the Thousand Nights Floating Dream and headed straight for Huma Yi Jia.

He didn't waste too much time.

Under the joint seeing‑off of Dixiya and Dina Ze Dai, he arrived at the dock.

The ship Nadixa had arranged was already in place.

Before boarding.

Luo De turned and handed a delicately crafted white‑crane‑shaped amulet to Dixiya.

It was given to him by the adepts when he was in Liyue.

When encountering danger, just crush this thing and shout, "True Lord of Retaining Clouds Borrowing Wind!"

Inside this is a strand of immortal power that can save one's life.

Don't worry about me.

That person over in Inazuma is my defeated subordinate, the kind who doesn't even have a chance to strike back; don't worry, I'll be back soon.

He said.

Luo De then boarded the fast ship Nadixa had prepared for him amidst Dixiya's reluctant waving, and headed for Inazuma at the greatest speed.

(End of chapter)