People in Teyvat, starting from saving the grass god

"The era of Emperor Yan will become a highlight in the history books."

"But that's all."

Rhodes had a lot to explain for his second statement.

This is what he said from a mortal's perspective.

If Zhongli hadn't been in a hurry to abdicate, Rhodes wouldn't even have said it to attract foreign enemies for Liyue, in order to forcibly dilute the Liyue people's dependence on the Geo King, and transfer this trust and dependence to the immortals or the Liyue Seven Stars.

"Time is the most terrifying weapon."

Rhodes concluded with one last sentence.

Zhongli listened very carefully throughout the whole process and did not say a word.

His frown never relaxed, and even after Rhodes explained his reasons, he did not express his agreement or disagreement.

In fact, it was up to Rhodes to say.

Changing the Rock God is the easiest way to solve the current situation.

Judging from the fact that Zhongli was able to free himself from the constraints of the throne by faking his death and giving away the Heart of God, the throne of the Seven Rulers of the Earthly Realm should be able to be inherited, and it does not necessarily require the death of the previous generation of gods.

Actually.

What Zhongli needs most right now is not the abdication of the Geo God.

It is the contract to end all contracts.

Faking death is just the most effective and simplest method.

So from this perspective, there is theoretically no problem in changing the Geo God or letting people stop relying on the Geo God.

"I still think it would be best if you find a new Rock God to take over your place."

Rhodes stroked his chin and said, "The new Rock God can inherit the contract you originally made, or he can give up the contract you made. It's all right."

When saying this.

In his mind, Rhodes had already screened the candidates who could succeed the God of Rock.

have to say.

Liyue is really full of talented people.

Not only compared with Xumi where talents are dwindling, but also compared with Mondstadt where Falgar and Tevarin are in charge, there are really many demon-level powers under the gods of Liyue.

Those immortals who live in seclusion in the mountains and forests.

Not only had they fought alongside Zhongli in the Demon War, they had also personally defeated the demons that had invaded Zhongli's territory. Both in terms of strength and past battle records, they were extremely powerful.

Such a powerful country.

Zhongli was also worried that his departure would cause excessive turmoil.

"call--"

If people are compared with others, they will die; if countries are compared with others, they will be abandoned.

After Rhodes sighed inwardly, he stopped talking and turned his attention back to Zhongli.

And Zhongli.

He was making eye contact with Wendy.

Although neither of them said a word, Rhodes could still clearly sense that they were communicating in some unknown way.

After a long time.

Zhonglicai sighed after Wendy nodded and said, "Young man, do you think it would be most appropriate to have someone succeed me as the God of Rock?"

"Exactly."

"And I suggest that this person should inherit the contract you made, so that the things you are worried about will no longer have any impact on you."

Rod finished speaking.

Zhongli frowned and said, "This is not fair to the successor."

indeed.

【I only wish to cleanse the four directions and protect a corner of the world. 】

Translated, this sentence means that whoever sits on the throne of the God of Geo will do his utmost to protect Liyue.

This is what was stipulated in the original contract.

"Ok?"

As Rhode was thinking, he suddenly exclaimed, "Mr. Zhongli, may I ask, when you signed the contract with Liyue Port, were you as Morax or the God of Rock?"

This question is important.

There has been no Rock God for 3,700 years.

At that time, gods walked the earth. The whole Liyue was infested with demons, and every inch of land was ruled by a different demon.

If Zhongli made the contract for Liyue in this capacity.

There is no other solution then.

He had to die to escape.

Changing the throne or making the people of Liyue forget their dependence on him are all unacceptable.

If the subject of the contract is the rock god Morax.

Then the two methods mentioned by Rhodes are completely feasible.

When Rhodes talked about these things before, he didn't think so much at all.

It is natural to assume that the person who signed this contract was the Rock God Morax.

The possibility of another situation was completely unthought of.

Fortunately.

Zhongli's answer still dispelled Rhodes' doubts.

"I signed this contract as the God of Rock."

This is easy to handle.

Rhode nodded and said, "Does Mr. Zhongli have a candidate in mind? If not, I have an idea here. Would you like to take a look at it?"

A contract signed as the Rock God.

To put it another way, the contract is the power of the Rock God.

Just as dreams are the power of the Sumeru Grass God, the three Sumeru gods who share the common name of the God of Wisdom also share this dream power equally.

Since the power of the Rock God is the contract.

Then it would be more reasonable and feasible to let someone inherit this power.

"My friend, you can say whatever you want."

Zhongli was very interested in what Rhodes said and asked seriously.

"The Great Sage of Conquering Demons."

Rhode said the name he thought was most suitable, and at the same time explained his own opinion: "The contract that the Great Sage Conquering Demons signed with you was to protect Liyue. Letting him take over your position as the Rock God and protect Liyue does not violate his wishes, and he can also use the power brought by the position of the Rock God to dispel the karma that has tormented him for thousands of years. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone."

Zhongli was slightly surprised by Rhodes's understanding of Xiao.

He was convinced.

Rhodes definitely had never seen Xiao.

As for whether he learned about Xiao’s situation through Liyue’s classics.

Zhongli thought this was unlikely.

There are some over-beautified elements in Liyue's classics, and there are many records that are inconsistent with historical facts but consistent with the emotional output of Liyue people.

So I want to understand Xiao so clearly through historical records.

This is almost impossible.

So Zhongli’s reaction was to look at the big mouth Wendy.

However, Wendy shook her head at him, indicating that she was not the one who said the things related to Xiao.

"Um--"

Zhongli stopped guessing and said thoughtfully, "Xiao may not be able to accept it."

"Then go and make him accept it."

"There is only one good thing about the Great Sage who conquers demons."

"That means listening to you."

Rhode said with a smile: "Are you still worried that the contract is too heavy for Xiao? Hey, if you ask me, you are worrying too much."

"I have heard the story of the Guardian Yaksha before, and the story of the Demon-Subduing Great Sage is even more well-known in Liyue."

"Even the poems that are passed down are often exaggerated."

"The Great Sage who conquers demons cannot lie about his commitment to the contract."

"Fortunately, what he has to do is still the same, which is to protect Liyue. It's just that the subject of the contract has changed from the Rock God Morax to Liyue Harbor. There is not much difference."

The great demon-slaying sage Xiao.

The Three-Eyed Five-Manifested Immortal of Liyue was not very old among the immortals, probably only about two thousand years old. In terms of strength and status, he was still far behind those old immortals who lived in the same era as the Geo King.

But among many immortals.

He is the only immortal who has taken on the responsibility of protecting Liyue.

While other immortals retreated to the mountains and lived a secluded retirement life, he fought for Liyue day and night, and joined forces with Liyue's mortal organizations to strangle the filthy monsters born from the Demon God's hatred.

It is precisely because of this.

Xiao suffers from both physical and mental torture caused by the karma transformed from the devil's resentment.

On weekdays, he relied on the medicine made by Zhongli himself to suppress the restlessness caused by karma.

But karma is ultimately difficult to eradicate.

Last few years.

It was obvious that he could no longer withstand the mental impact of his karma.

There was even a time when his mind was almost broken after a night-long battle with monsters.

If Wendy had not passed by and soothed his spirit with the sound of the flute, allowing him to successfully keep his mind, Zhongli would probably have personally taken action against this immortal who was tortured to madness by his karma.

"Emperor, what do you think?"

Rhodes changed the way he addressed Zhongli.

Emperor.

This is the respectful name that the people of Liyue use to address Zhongli.

It is also a respectful name given to Zhongli by the immortals.

This is also the most formal honorific title for Zhongli.

Instead of calling him Mr. Zhongli, call him Emperor.

Rhodes was not seeking Zhongli's opinion, but telling him in the most formal way that letting Xiao take over as the God of Geo and accept the contract was the most appropriate choice at the moment.

"Ugh--"

Zhongli sighed softly.

With his more than 6,000 years of life experience, how could he not understand what Rhodes was trying to say?

"I will speak to him about this myself."

As soon as these words came out.

Rhodes' serious face suddenly showed a bright smile.

well.