Chapter 483

The entire region of Liyue was under Zhongli's observation.

Sumeru, being adjacent to Liyue, erupted with an intense surge of Dendro energy. 

It was impossible for Zhongli not to sense it.

If nothing else, it seemed that a full-scale conflict had broken out there. 

And the Little Auspicious Grass King, Nahida, appeared to have the upper hand.

However, many rebellious scholars were rallying against her, openly clamoring for Nahida's downfall.

On the other hand, there were also many supporters of Nahida.

After she revealed herself, Nahida wasted no time exposing the corrupt actions of the Akademiya.

The people of Sumeru were immediately enraged.

Indignation spread like wildfire, and soon, the city was divided into two factions.

The great sages of the Akademiya were imprisoned by Nahida, yet the conflict had already begun.

The sages of the Holy Order had tricks up their sleeves.

They somehow managed to resist Nahida.

They even activated several Ruin Guards and used them as weapons.

At this moment, Nahida was locked in battle with these mechanical giants.

Both Zhongli and Takumi could feel the surge of power emanating from Sumeru.

Takumi, intrigued by the situation, immediately teleported to The Chasm.

From there, he turned his gaze towards Sumeru.

He didn't rush in just yet.

Instead, he chose to observe how Nahida would handle the situation.

Shortly after Takumi arrived, Zhongli also appeared beside him, along with Guizhong.

Even Xiao had joined them.

"I greet the Emperor!" 

"Takumi." 

Xiao greeted them both, then turned to look towards Sumeru.

At this moment, Zhongli finally spoke.

"Is this your doing?" 

"Nahida... she really listens to you."

There was a subtle expression on his face.

Zhongli knew well enough what had caused all this.

Takumi was behind it.

Nahida had taken action largely because of his influence.

Without him, she might have remained a mere figurehead for years.

Hearing Zhongli's words, Takumi shrugged.

"It has nothing to do with me."

"She made the decision herself."

"But, the Akademiya is truly something else."

"They're openly using Khaenri'ah's technology."

Takumi scoffed as he spoke.

Various Ruin Guards and machines were now marching upon Sumeru City.

Worse still, the sages had aligned themselves with the Abyss.

Were they trying to lure the Celestial Overseers?

Zhongli listened in silence.

His gaze remained fixed on Sumeru.

With his strength, he could clearly see everything unfolding.

Nahida, along with those who stood by her, fought against the old sages of the Akademiya.

Azar and the other great sages led a rebellion against their own God.

If no external force intervened, things might spiral out of control.

Could Nahida handle this alone?

Just as Takumi pondered this, his phone rang.

Not just his, but Zhongli's as well.

Nahida:

[@Takumi, I need your help!]

She called out directly in the group chat.

Seeing the message, Takumi smirked.

Zhongli turned to him.

"What are you going to do?"

Takumi grinned.

"Of course, I'm going to help her!"

"Let's put Sumeru back on track."

As soon as Takumi finished speaking, other voices chimed in the chat.

Raiden Shogun:

[Are we starting a war?]

Makoto:

[Do you need assistance?]

Venti:

[Hey, can I come watch?]

These deities were interested.

In truth, Venti had also sensed the commotion.

Anyone strong enough could.

Nahida:

[...] 

[Um... Takumi said he'd help me!]

She only needed Takumi.

A man who could crush a Gnosis in his hands would surely resolve this quickly.

No need to trouble the others.

Takumi:

[I'm on my way!]

[@Venti, @Raiden Shogun, @Makoto, no need to interfere.]

[I'll handle it alone.]

After sending the message, Takumi put away his phone.

"Old man, I'll be off."

"Enjoy watching the show."

With that, Takumi vanished into thin air.

Zhongli sighed.

Someone was about to suffer.

Shaking his head, he chose to observe quietly.

At this time, the outskirts of Sumeru City were crawling with Ruin Guards and corrupted scholars.

Even the Ruin Guard from Jueyun Karst had been reactivated and sent to join the battle.

Arriving at the battlefield, Takumi took in the sight before him.

It was quite a spectacle.

He had underestimated the Akademiya's forces.

No matter.

It would all be over soon.

With a smirk, Takumi activated the Herrscher of Space's abilities.

Suddenly, the sky above Sumeru split open.

From within the rift, Takumi stepped forth.

"I am the Enforcer of Celestial Law!"

"Today, I shall judge those who defy the divine!"

His voice echoed throughout Sumeru.

Upon hearing it, shock rippled through the battlefield.

The Fatui, the Akademiya scholars, even common citizens—

All were petrified.

Especially the scholars.

They, more than anyone, understood the weight of the name "Celestial Law."

Heaven itself had intervened?!

Terror seized their hearts.

Nahida, meanwhile, looked on with an odd expression.

She knew who had arrived.

But because of the radiant light shrouding him, no one else could see Takumi's face clearly.

Behind him, rifts opened, unleashing a cascade of spatial distortions.

Blocks of energy formed and descended upon the Ruin Guards.

Not only that—

The divine Nails, used in ages past to suppress chaos, materialized above Sumeru.

With a single motion from Takumi, they came crashing down upon the massive war machines.

Within moments, the Akademiya's mechanical army was obliterated.

The assembled sages stood frozen in horror.

And under Nahida's astonished gaze—

Takumi turned his sights upon Azar and the remaining great sages.