Chapter 259: The Emperor is murdered! Block the entire place!
Above Liyue, there is a heavenly city that ordinary people cannot reach. It floats in the sky all year round, magnificent and golden, not like anything created on earth. However, it is not the work of immortals, but a symbol of power and status.

"Qun Yu Pavilion", the person who owns the palace in the sky is Ningguang, one of the "Seven Stars", Tianquan Star.

"Lord Ningguang, the latest intelligence has arrived."

In the deepest part of the magnificent pavilion, outside a room filled with flowers, birds, rare stones, ancient cypresses and cultural relics, a female secretary dressed in brocade and embroidered clothes, who looked smart and capable, was reporting to the people inside through a curtain.

"explain."

A short, powerful and crisp female voice came out from inside. This simple word not only showed majesty, but also revealed an elegant and charming temperament.

"During the recent "Wind Dragon Incident" in Mondstadt, the traveler who single-handedly defeated the Wind Dragon in public entered the main gate of Liyue Harbor at 12:30 pm today and is currently exchanging information with Caitlyn of the Adventurer's Guild."

"The Honorary Knight of Mondstadt? I understand. Stand down."

The woman behind the gauze curtain did not seem satisfied, but judging from her movements, she was thinking about it.

"(He was able to defeat the followers of the former wind god. Regardless of whether the information is true or not, this person should not be underestimated.)"

Through the gauze curtain, a beautiful face was revealed. It was a person who was quite extraordinary just from the appearance.

The snow-white hair fluttered in the wind, and two willow-shaped eyebrows drooped on her rosy forehead. Under her creamy skin, her slender fingers were holding a pipe that looked very valuable. It was obvious that Ningguang was lost in thought.

Today is the "Ceremony of Inviting the Immortals", which is hosted by the Seven Stars in turn or by a selected person every year. This year it is her turn.

In fact, being able to listen to the oracle of the Rock King up close is a good thing for doing business or adjusting policies.

But right now, the East Kingdom, which has the strongest military strength among the seven kingdoms, has been making small moves recently. Countless espionage activities are brewing in the "Northern Kingdom Bank" rooted in Liyue. There are even rumors that the legendary "Executive" has already arrived here.

All these signs made Ningguang, who had been engaged in business for many years, feel uneasy.

This "sixth sense" has saved her countless times during her years in business, and she herself trusts her intuition very much.

"What a troubled time~"

"But as long as the Emperor takes action, everything will be fine."

Ningguang put down her pipe, a hint of relief revealed between her brows. After all, which Liyue person would not trust their gods?
For 3,700 years, there has not been a single absence and not a single misjudgment. The political policy of the entire Liyue has been gradually shaped under the Emperor's teachings and through the repeated "Ceremony of Inviting the Immortals". People's confidence in the Emperor has also been gradually accumulated in this way.

After packing her clothes, she went downstairs to prepare the speech for the ceremony.

In the past, no crisis could stump them, and the same is true today.

The time gradually came to the hour of Wei (13:00-14:59), and the sunlight also reached its strongest period of the day.

The mountain road from Chihu Rock to Yujing Terrace was already packed with foreign tourists and businessmen from all over Liyue who were rushing to hear the first-hand news. Some people simply wanted to come and pay their respects to the Rock King.

"Hey, make way, make way!"

In the crowd, a white elf and a blond traveler passed through the crowd and finally arrived at the altar.

"Wow, there are so many people in Liyue! Don't you agree, Ying?"

The one who spoke was the elf floating in the air. The cute-shaped crown and the cloak projected with the starry sky attracted people's attention at first glance.

"Paimon, don't run around, or you might get caught by someone."

The traveler named "Ying" has an outstanding appearance. Her snow-white skin seems to be able to produce water if squeezed. She has a pure and lovely appearance and a mature and sophisticated temperament. Such a combination makes it impossible to imagine her age.

"Hey?"

Hearing his companion's warning, Paimon clenched his hands in front of his chest, obviously startled, and responded in a cute voice.

"Then I'll scream loudly, and you'll definitely come to save me, right? Right?"

"Yes, yes, as long as Paimon isn't already made into a feast when I go there."

Ying gave a doting smile, and the two of them walked slowly side by side.

There are small stoves scattered around the altar. Both Liyue people and foreigners have the habit of praying at this festival. "I hope to find my brother as soon as possible."

“I hope to have delicious food every day and be a good guide!”

Putting their hands together, the two girls, Ying and Paimon, one big and one small, made a wish in their hearts.

After making their wishes, they finally arrived at the front of the altar and could almost see the central venue at a glance.

The air was filled with smoke and fragrance. Precious medicinal herbs, gemstones and minerals were placed around the altar. They were products from all over Liyue over the past year, representing the good weather and good harvests of the year. In the center of the altar, a huge Nine Cauldrons was placed in the center with dignity.

The faint fairy air floats up to the sky, representing the communication between "man" and "god".

"The auspicious time has come!"

Ningguang and other staff members dressed up and were fully prepared to welcome the arrival of the Rock King.

Ningguang made some hand gestures, and several precious minerals began to spin in the air in her hands. As the owner of the rock-attributed Divine Eye, this little trick was naturally no problem for her.

With a wave of his hand, the gems turned into offerings for the cauldron and were embedded in the surrounding ground, symbolizing that this gift was "sent" to the sky along with the smoke.

After the ceremony, countless people present looked up at the sky with expectant eyes.

Gradually, black clouds covered the entire Yujingtai, and a heavy feeling of oppression came from the vortex in the middle.

At first, people didn't feel anything was wrong because it was the same in previous years, but what happened next left them stunned.

There was a flash of lightning, followed by a burst of fire and a deafening noise in the sky. It did not sound like the might of the Rock King, but more like two gods confronting each other in the sky.

"Look! The sky is splitting! It's splitting!"

A huge crack appeared in everyone's eyes. It was not the boundary of the clouds, but a space crack that extended to the end of the sky!

"Ah!"

As the saying goes, "When gods fight, mortals suffer." The oppressive feeling coming down from the clouds in the sky made everyone present dare not act rashly, and they could only unconsciously let out an exclamation or two.

"Emperor, no..."

One second seemed to be stretched to as long as a year, and everyone present realized that something was wrong. This was supposed to be the time for the Rock King to appear, but the current situation was not like the normal process.

But the thought that "something will happen to the Emperor" is even less likely to arise in their minds, because the history and experience passed down from generation to generation tell them that "the Emperor is an invincible god of war", and even if the sky falls, the Emperor will be fine.

The crack in the sky became bigger, and then everyone saw one thing, a dark shadow falling from the sky.

"Ah, did the Emperor defeat the invading enemy?"

People looked forward to it, wanting to get closer to see who was so blind as to take this opportunity to offend the emperor.

"thumping!"

The whole place was in dead silence, because the one who fell to the ground was not an invading enemy, but...

A dark golden dragon corpse.

The invincible god of war, the most ancient god of rock, the Rock Emperor who has ruled Liyue for three thousand seven hundred years.

died?

The absurd reality is before people's eyes, but they are unwilling to accept it. They only wonder if they have seen it wrong or had a nightmare that they don't want to wake up from.

In the entire audience, only Ningguang of Tianquan Star had the calmest mind and was the first to break free from the dead silence.

She waved her jade hand, mobilized the elemental power in her body, and her powerful voice was transmitted to the ears of the Qianyan Army in the entire venue.

"Quick! The Emperor has been assassinated, seal off the entire area!"

(End of this chapter)