socalfunplaces Chapter 1281 Fighting from the Sky to the Ground
Chapter 1281 Fighting from the Sky to the Ground
Mondstadt, Longji Snow Mountain.
A biting wind howled past, swirling up snowflakes and shrouding the entire mountain range in a desolate silence.
Deep in the snow-capped mountains, the warm laboratory in Abedo stands in stark contrast to the harsh cold outside.
Abedo stood beside the lab bench, a pen in his hand, his eyes fixed on the data displayed on the machine in front of him.
Dulin's activation level: 52%!
As he quickly wrote down the data in his lab notebook, he muttered to himself:
"Dulin's activity level is three percentage points higher today than last month. At this rate, he only has about 15 months left before he is fully revived..."
The lab notebook was filled with all sorts of experimental data, and the most recent line, marked in red ink, stood out prominently.
"Experiment No. 129 proved that Dulin's heart could not be destroyed, and his self-healing ability far exceeded expectations."
After finishing the recording, Abedo sighed and said with mixed feelings, "Ms. Alice, do you really think I can get rid of Dulin?"
Only the faint sounds of the instruments running remained in the laboratory. Abedo remained silent for a moment, then shook his head and picked up his lab notebook again.
"Sigh... Even if the hope is slim, we have to keep trying to find a way."
As he spoke, he began to review previous experimental plans, trying to find new breakthroughs from the failed cases and to develop a plan for experiment number 130.
Just as Abedo was deep in thought, a loud "boom" suddenly came from outside the laboratory.
Then came the dull thud of a heavy object hitting the snow, which even made the laboratory walls tremble slightly, and the test tubes on the lab table made a crisp clinking sound.
Abedo was startled. He quickly put down his notebook, picked up the sword lying to the side, and strode toward the laboratory door.
Not far away, a figure struggled to its feet from the snowdrift.
He patted the thick snow off his body, muttering to himself, "Damn it, is this the dead of winter? Why is it so cold? I should have worn a thick coat!"
When Aberdo heard that familiar voice, he was stunned. Wasn't that Shao Yun?
How did he suddenly appear on Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain? And judging from his appearance, it seems he fell from a great height.
Shao Yun also noticed Abedo's gaze. While keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings, he called out to Abedo, who was standing at the laboratory door:
"Abedo, you'd better get out of here! It's dangerous. Don't get caught in the crossfire!"
Abedo's attention was entirely focused on Shao Yun at that moment, and he asked, "What's the matter? When...when did you return to Mondstadt?"
Shao Yun shouted, "There's no time to explain! I'm fighting the Extreme Evil Riders! I don't know where they've gone!"
As soon as Shao Yun finished speaking, a deafening roar suddenly rang out! The extremely vicious rider crashed into a neighboring mountain.
The mountain was instantly smashed open, creating a huge hole, and rubble and snow poured down like a waterfall.
The Evil Rider, carrying the jet-black giant sword, soared into the sky from the rubble like a god descending to earth, and unleashed a move called "Mount Tai Pressing Down" on Shao Yun. The giant sword, with the force of splitting mountains and shattering the earth, slashed down fiercely towards Shao Yun's head!
"Don't be distracted during battle!"
Shao Yun looked at the giant sword that was so close at hand, but it was too late to dodge!
He instinctively drew the seemingly ordinary machete from his waist.
This is the "big knife" that the devil gave him back in Inazuma. It looks ordinary, like the kind used for cutting sugarcane.
But it was, after all, a symbol of the authority of the Knights of the Apocalypse for "war"!
Shao Yun gripped the hilt of his sword tightly with both hands, fiercely parrying the incoming giant sword, and couldn't help but curse, "Damn it!"
clang--!
The deafening clang of metal clashing was deafening. The moment the greatsword and the cleaver collided, a terrifying shockwave emanated from the two men and spread wildly outwards!
The surrounding snow was blown away by the blast wave, turning into a sky full of snow mist.
Trees in the distance were snapped in half by the blast wave and sent flying hundreds of meters away.
Abedo had no time to dodge and was violently thrown by the blast wave, slamming heavily against the laboratory wall.
The seemingly ordinary machete in Shao Yun's hand was actually able to block the mountain-splitting and rock-shattering blow from the Extreme Evil Rider!
Extreme Evil Rider was also visibly stunned for a moment. He felt the recoil from the greatsword and looked at the ordinary-looking cleaver in Shao Yun's hand with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
He leaped back, quickly creating distance between himself and Shao Yun, hovering in mid-air. He gestured with his chin towards Shao Yun and said in a puzzled tone:
"Your machete looks ordinary, how could it possibly block my attack?"
Looking at the "big knife" that the devil had given him back in Inazuma, Shao Yun offered no explanation and said, "I will explain to your corpse!"
……
In Liyue, the afternoons in Guili Plains always carry a touch of lazy tranquility.
The distant mountains were clearly outlined, and occasionally a few birds flew across the sky, leaving behind a few clear cries.
Zhongli stood with his hands behind his back on a high slope, gazing leisurely towards Liyue Harbor in the distance, his expression exuding a calm and composed air.
Ever since he secretly orchestrated the removal of Ningguang from her position as one of the seven stars of Liyue.
Keqing has now inherited most of the resources left by Ningguang.
Both the power of discourse in Yujingtai and the commercial network of Liyue were smoothly transferred to Keqing's hands under Zhongli's covert influence.
Although the people of Liyue privately have some complaints about Keqing, feeling that she is impulsive and not as composed as Ningguang... and that she is too murderous.
But for Zhongli, these were just minor hardships, harmless trifles.
Once Alice is ready and resolves the threat posed by Shao Yun, everything will return to normal.
Keqing's abilities may not be as good as Ningguang's for the time being, but she has the advantage of being driven and loyal to Liyue.
Moreover, with me secretly protecting her, it doesn't matter if Keqing makes some minor mistakes right now.
It takes a few years for her to temper her character; if that's not enough, a decade or even several decades won't hurt.
Zhongli has plenty of time; he can witness the changes in Liyue over a thousand years, and naturally he can wait for Keqing to grow into a qualified leader.
As for Ningguang... the former leader of the Liyue Seven Stars, her merits and demerits remain a sensitive topic in Liyue today.
But Zhongli had already devised a plan: after a hundred or two hundred years, when this generation had passed away, he would secretly push for Ningguang to be recognized.
In time, Ningguang's merits and demerits will be diluted by time and turned into a wisp of dust in the long river of history.
Just as Zhongli was immersed in his long-term plan and secretly plotting his next move, a strange sound suddenly came from the sky.
Immediately following behind, Shao Yun, riding the Apocalypse Horse "Famine" and treading on a path paved with locusts, was pursued by the Extreme Evil Riders, who clung to him like maggots.
"Haha, cat catching mouse?" The sinister laughter of the Extreme Evil Rider drifted on the wind.
As Shao Yun rode on the back of "Famine," he controlled "Famine" to gallop through the sky while looking back to observe the distance between himself and the Extreme Evil Rider.
At this moment, Zhongli's attention was not on the Extreme Evil Rider at all.
He stared intently at Shao Yun's figure, muttering under his breath, "What the hell is going on?"
In Zhongli's eyes, while the Evil Riders possessed a terrifying aura, their threat level paled in comparison to Shao Yun. What's this guy doing back in Liyue instead of herding sheep in Nata?!
Could it really be revenge for Ningguang's three secretaries?
At that moment, Shao Yun caught a glimpse of a familiar dark figure on the high slope of the ground out of the corner of his eye—it was Zhong Li!
Overjoyed, he immediately manipulated the "Famine" beneath him to change direction, stepping on the path laid out by the locusts and swooping down towards Zhongli, shouting as he went.
"Zhongli! You've come at the right time! Quick, lend a hand!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the Extreme Evil Rider arrived. He hovered in mid-air, watching Shao Yun ask Zhong Li for help, and let out a mocking laugh.
"Looking for backup? Shao Yun, that's not a good habit. Are you just going to hide behind others and not dare to confront me head-on? That's not like you!"
Zhongli ignored the taunts of the Extreme Evil Riders, nor did he immediately respond to Shao Yun's plea for help.
He simply raised his hand slowly, and a dense surge of rock elemental energy suddenly erupted around him, causing his dark-colored casual clothes to change abruptly under the influence of the energy.
In the blink of an eye, Zhong Li changed into an extremely imposing outfit.
The upper body is covered by a tight black leotard that subtly outlines the smooth lines of the muscles.
She wore a large white hooded robe over her clothes, with intricate gold patterns embroidered on the edges of the robe and hood, and the hem of the skirt shimmering with a gradient of gold.
He's changed into the clothes he wore during the Demon God War! He's serious!
Immediately afterwards, Zhongli gripped the "Rainbow-Piercing Spear" in his right hand, and it appeared out of nowhere.
At this moment, Zhongli, holding a long spear, stood slightly to the side on the high slope, exuding an aura of dominance over the world.
He exuded an aura of domineering power, as if "one man can hold the pass against ten thousand," and his eyes revealed a murderous intent, making him completely different from the guest minister who had been calmly admiring the scenery earlier.
Looking at Zhong Li's cool outfit, Shao Yun couldn't help but exclaim, "Your outfit is great! It looks much better than your usual clothes!"
Zhongli had no interest in chatting with him. He glanced at Shao Yun, then turned to look at the repulsive and vicious cavalry. After a moment of silence, he slowly pointed the Piercing Rainbow Spear at the vicious cavalry and made his choice.
"To be precise, I hate both of you. But compared to that, I hate the monster that reeks of the abyss even more!"
In Zhongli's eyes, Shao Yun wasn't much, but at least he was human; however, the disgusting abyssal power emanating from the Extreme Evil Rider... Let's unite against the enemy first!
Seeing Zhongli's serious and prepared appearance, the extremely evil rider burst into laughter.
"Morax, the Rock Demon God? Haha, five hundred years ago, I might have shown you some respect. But now..."
"You are no longer the demon god who could catch my eye back then, and I will not hold back against you!"
"Enough talk. Prepare to die!!!" Zhongli was too lazy to waste words with him. His eyes suddenly burst out with dazzling golden light, and the rock element energy around him instantly surged to its limit.
Immediately afterwards, the world changed color.
The once clear sky suddenly darkened, and the clouds spun rapidly into a huge vortex, within which terrifying rock elemental power gathered.
One after another, enormous rock spears covered in golden runes solidified from the vortex, their tips all aimed at the Evil Rider in mid-air.
It gives the impression that as long as Zhongli gives the order, the extremely vicious cavalry will be completely pierced through.
The Extreme Evil Knight sensed the familiar demonic pressure in the air, but instead of fear, his eyes blazed with intense fighting spirit.
He gripped the jet-black greatsword tightly, and the abyssal energy around him surged wildly, confronting the rock elemental power in the sky.
"Morah Magdaros... Your serious fighting style is indeed pleasing to the eye. It's a pity, it's still a little lacking, it can only be my appetizer."
"Is that so?" Zhongli sneered, then swung his right hand downwards. "Then let me show you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the rock spears in the sky rained down on the Evil Rider!
The Evil Rider was not to be outdone, wielding his greatsword to unleash energy slashes of abyssal power, heading straight for the Rock Spear.