Chapter 519

An unbelievable guess appeared in their minds.

"K-k-known."

Hearing Hearing Baixiao took a deep breath and nodded respectfully, but there was a look of shock in her eyes.

Not only Hearing Hearing Baixiao, but Hearing Baiwen was also the same, nodding respectfully.

The two women instantly exchanged many looks.

Regarding this, Ningguang didn't say anything.

After all, for her, this was not a secret, nor was there anything to hide.

Moreover, Hearing Baiwen, Hearing Hearing Baixiao, and others were her secretaries, and when she cultivated them before, they were her own people.

If she couldn't handle something sometimes, she would directly let her secretaries like Hearing Baiwen help her; she was just giving her little secretaries a heads-up in advance.

She believed that with the intelligence of several little secretaries, they would know what to do.

While Ningguang was ordering.

On the other side.

Collei's room.

When Collei opened her eyes feeling refreshed and hadn't gotten up yet, she heard the door open.

She immediately looked in the direction of the sound and saw Lin Mo walking in; Collei was pleasantly surprised: "Good morning, Brother Lin Mo."

Lin Mo had actually come to find her so early, which made Collei very happy.

"Morning, Collei."

Lin Mo nodded, and while greeting, he also got back onto Collei's bed, then closed his eyes, preparing to nap for a while longer.

If it weren't for Keqing, he would still be lying in his own room now.

The sun was high in the sky.

When the sun was very dazzling, a knock sounded outside Collei's room.

Along with it, there was Hearing Hearing Baixiao's voice: "Miss Collei, the preparations for the Rite of Parting are about to begin; if you want to participate, you can come out."

She was here to notify Collei.

"I, I know."

Hearing Hearing Hearing Baixiao's words, Collei responded immediately.

Hearing Collei's words, Hearing Hearing Baixiao nodded gently.

Since Miss Collei knew, she could leave first.

"If Hearing Hearing Baixiao hadn't said it, I would have almost forgotten about the Rite of Parting."

Not long after.

The room opened, and Collei, while wiping her face with a towel, yawned and said: "The preparation of the Rite of Parting also means the end of Liyue's era of gods."

"Not bad."

Lin Mo nodded gently: "Calculating the time now, the process of the Rite of Parting is about to begin; we can just go eat breakfast after participating."

For Lin Mo, there was nothing to participate in regarding the Rite of Parting.

But since Collei wanted to watch, and Ningguang and Keqing were doing it, he would just participate along the way.

Anyway, there was nothing to do in the morning.

While chatting with Collei, he walked toward the outside of the Jade Chamber.

And at this very moment.

The streets of Liyue.

Zhongli, Paimon, and Lumine were walking toward Yujing Terrace.

"This is truly incredible."

Paimon looked at Zhongli with emotion: "So, Zhongli, you are the person we have been looking for all along. Does that mean Lin Mo knew you were the Geo Archon Morax before? Lin Mo told us that if we couldn't find the Geo Archon, we could go to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor to find Mr. Zhongli first."

Thinking of the Rite of Parting she and Zhongli prepared yesterday, and finally witnessing Zhongli giving away his Gnosis, Paimon was incredibly amazed.

"That person is indeed mysterious, far beyond my expectations."

Hearing Paimon's words, Zhongli nodded gently: "But for Liyue, it can be considered a good thing; it is a fortunate thing for Liyue to have this person here."

"This time, in my original plan, it was a different matter; although the final way of solving the problem exceeded my original expectations, it also made me satisfied as expected."

"The adepti living in seclusion... they know the least information. But when facing the crisis, they ultimately maintained the greatest degree of restraint, were willing to cooperate with the Qixing in times of distress, and finally tried to understand the hearts of the people."

"Although there were accidents in this process, this accident was even more perfect; they even guessed that I was not dead."

Saying this, Zhongli sighed.

Hearing Zhongli's words, Lumine also nodded deeply.

Indeed, Lin Mo also exceeded her expectations.

While the two were walking toward Yujing Terrace, chatting about Lin Mo.

Lin Mo, Collei, and Fischl had also descended from the Jade Chamber and arrived at Yujing Terrace.

At this time, the area around Yujing Terrace was already crowded with people, and every street leading to the ceremony location was packed with citizens and adventurers from all over Liyue.

Their faces carried solemnity and anticipation, and every person's eyes were filled with deep respect for the adepti.

On both sides of the street, vendors were busy selling items symbolizing blessings and mourning; incense, candles, bouquets, and ribbons were all meticulously crafted to express people's intentions.

Lin Mo, Collei, and Fischl passed through the crowd and arrived at Yujing Terrace.

Looking up, they saw a huge ceremonial stage built on the terrace, with the statue of the Geo Archon placed on it, and the altar decorated with exquisite silk and flowers around it.

Liyue's craftsmen were busy not far away, rushing to arrange the final decorations.

Around the ceremonial stage, colorful flags were hanging, painted with the patterns of the Geo Archon's wings, highlighting nobility and sanctity.

Below the stage, musicians were tuning their instruments; the sounds of zithers, flutes, and bells were intertwined, preparing to play the music of the Rite of Parting.

There were even poets practicing their chanting; those melodious verses would accompany the departure of the adepti and spread to every corner.

"So many people."

Fischl couldn't help but sigh again. Her gaze passed through the dense crowd, observing every detail.

Collei nodded, her voice light, but enough for those around her to hear: "There were many people at the Rite of Descension before, but the situation of Morax falling suddenly appeared. Now that we are preparing for the ceremony to bid farewell to Liyue's Geo Archon, there must be many people coming to participate."

Just as the two women were talking, a series of melodious music began to ring out, and a series of low choruses came from the crowd, as if sending the final blessing to the departing adepti.

Countless people looked up at the sky, praying silently in their hearts, hoping that the adepti could hear their voices and feel their emotions.

Above and below Yujing Terrace, although the voices were loud, it did not lose order and sanctity; at this moment, the entire Liyue City seemed to have condensed a heavy emotion for this farewell.

This was a grand Rite of Parting, the highest respect for the adepti, and also an expectation for Liyue's future.

After the Rite of Parting was held, the Millelith walked out, stood in front of everyone, and said loudly: "By the official decree of the Qixing, everyone should know: The dragon and the qilin, although they live as long as the mountains, will eventually turn to dust. The Emperor's immortal record, life is as long as the sun and moon, but there are times of cloudy and sunny, just happening to meet the thunder tribulation."

"Street talk and rumors, all kinds of rumors, the day the Emperor was assassinated, is not the truth. The Emperor encountered a heavenly tribulation and his soul returned to the high heavens. Therefore, we announce this to Liyue, hoping that the people will mourn and not cause heart injury."

"Also, do not listen to rumors in the streets and make wild guesses."

"Ah?"

"Did the Emperor pass away due to the thunder tribulation?"

"So that's how it is, it seems to make sense, no wonder he suddenly fell from the sky."

"Alas, the Emperor has left, I miss the Emperor."

"Fortunately, we in Liyue still have that golden giant protecting us."

"I said so, how could the Emperor be assassinated, who could assassinate the Emperor."

Hearing what the Millelith said, the people present were all astonished.

Many people's faces also had looks of amazement, realization, and sudden understanding.

"Just as I said just now, the Emperor's soul returning to the high heavens is the breaking of the 'contract' and also the end of an era."

At this time, Ningguang's voice rang out.

She saw Ningguang walking from afar, instantly attracting the attention of everyone present.

Behind Ningguang, there were also Keqing and Ganyu together.

"The people of Liyue were once happy, forgetting the coldness of time in happiness."

Ningguang said slowly: "After waking up from the dream, people will part ways; after the 'contract' is re-established, will you—bless the next era?"

"We will!"