Chapter 308

Ningguang and Keqing were both dazed at this moment.

Looking at the massive vortex that had formed instantly below and the distant black hole that seemed to swallow everything, the people aboard the Jade Chamber couldn't help but swallow nervously.

Not only them but everyone watching the live broadcast was terrified as well.

This was Takumi's Herrscher power.

The power of the Rock Herrscher.

He could manipulate gravity and create a black hole.

Although it looked impressive, its power was just as terrifying.

Takumi hadn't even used his full strength. If he had, it was possible that all of Teyvat would have been destroyed in an instant.

There was no doubt about Takumi's power now.

At this moment, he feared no one.

Zhongli and Venti, who were observing secretly, couldn't help but be speechless.

"Master, Takumi seems incredibly strong."

"I just wonder... how does that being in the sky feel about this?"

Such a powerful existence had suddenly appeared in Teyvat.

Surely, that being above couldn't sit still?

Hearing Venti's words, Zhongli gazed into the distance.

"I don't know how she feels."

"But I'm certain she wouldn't dare to come down."

How could she react?

Would she descend and try to expel Takumi from this world?

If she did, it was unclear who would actually be expelled.

It was likely she would simply pretend nothing was happening.

Zhongli was right.

As soon as he designated Takumi as the new Geo Archon, that being in the sky immediately noticed.

Then, she observed.

What she saw was shocking.

Liyue had developed to such a level?

When she laid eyes on Takumi, she was instantly alarmed.

Since when had such a being appeared in Teyvat?

She was utterly confused.

And then, Takumi's sudden display of strength completely frightened her.

But after careful observation, it seemed Takumi had no intention of threatening Teyvat.

Thus, Celestia simply chose to ignore it.

"Boss, do as you please."

"Do whatever you want."

"I won't interfere!"

Without a doubt, Takumi had become someone she could no longer contend with.

Moreover, since he had no intention of destroying Teyvat, she saw no reason to intervene.

Finding trouble with Takumi?

That would just be creating trouble for herself.

Others might not know Takumi's true identity, but she certainly did.

And so, she did nothing.

The moment the black hole appeared, the world fell silent.

Osial was sucked directly back into Guyun Stone Forest.

After ensuring this, Takumi acted once more.

A massive rock formation fell from the sky, sealing Osial beneath it.

Guyun Stone Forest was once again at peace.

The battle had ended.

Osial had merely emerged for fresh air—only to be suppressed by an even stronger force.

Truly pitiful.

"It's over."

"Let's go back."

Having finished his task, Takumi walked toward the Jade Chamber as if nothing had happened.

Ningguang and the others nodded in agreement.

Yes, it was over.

From today onwards, the era of mortals ruling Liyue had begun.

Though Takumi had been appointed as the second Geo Archon by the previous emperor, Liyue would no longer be ruled by immortals.

A new age was dawning.

Without hesitation, Ningguang ordered the Jade Chamber to return to its rightful place.

Takumi, meanwhile, issued orders to the fleet below.

"All forces, listen up! From now on, clear the sea beasts with full force."

"Do not let them reach the shore and disturb the citizens."

"Additionally, increase patrols around Guyun Stone Forest."

Takumi picked up a communicator and relayed his orders directly to the fleet.

Upon receiving the command, the fleet commanders responded immediately.

"Understood!"

"Acknowledged!"

"Following orders!"

"Roger that!"

No one aboard the fleet dared to slack off. Takumi was now their new emperor.

Of course, they would obey him.

Although many in Liyue struggled to accept this reality, they had no choice but to acknowledge the truth.

Morax had truly left them.

From now on, only Takumi, the new emperor, would lead them forward.

Thinking about the changes Takumi had already brought to Liyue, many people found themselves looking forward to the future.

The Jade Chamber returned to its position.

Takumi and the others descended from above.

He immediately summoned Liyue's senior officials for a meeting.

Many people were still immersed in sorrow.

Seeing this, Takumi was at a loss for words.

After some thought, he chose to say nothing.

He couldn't just tell them, "Actually, the emperor isn't dead."

Currently, only the Liyue Qixing knew the truth.

"The assassination of the emperor cannot be ignored."

"From now on, the Fatui are banned from entering Liyue's borders."

"If found, arrest them immediately."

"If they resist, execute them on the spot!"

Ningguang's voice was resolute as she addressed the room.

Upon hearing this, the officials of Liyue Harbor immediately became enraged.

"That's right!"

"No mercy!"

"Snezhnaya must give us an explanation!"

"Otherwise, we will not let this go!"

Ningguang's words had ignited their emotions.

Following this, the council began discussing their next course of action.

"Lord Takumi, you are now the new emperor."

"Please give us your orders!"

Ningguang looked directly at Takumi.

The others also turned their gazes toward him.

Before departing, the previous emperor had declared Takumi to be the next Geo Archon.

Listening to Ningguang's words, Takumi rolled his eyes.

Good grief, they were really getting into character.

Did she seriously just address him as emperor?

At that moment, a hint of mischief flashed in Ningguang's eyes.

As expected, just as the former emperor predicted, if Takumi were formally appointed, he wouldn't be pleased.

So, this was the only way.

Now, even if Takumi wanted to refuse, the people wouldn't allow it.

This was the former emperor's final decree.

Would he dare defy it?

In Liyue, where reverence for the emperor ran deep, speaking against the former ruler was unthinkable.

A single word of dissent, and he might find himself dragged away in seconds.

Of course, aside from Zhongli.

That guy was famous for being indifferent.

Takumi sighed.

Shaking his head, he finally spoke.

"Since the Rite of Descension has ended this way."

"Then, we must now properly see the emperor off."

"Let Zhongli from the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor oversee the Rite of Passing."

"Let him bury the emperor's body."

Takumi's words immediately left Ningguang, Keqing, and the others speechless.

He seriously wanted Zhongli to bury his own "corpse"?