Chapter 117: Mountain-Splitting Cannon vs. Seafood

"Hey—"

Several Millelith soldiers struggled to lift black cannonballs, each the size of a watermelon, from the ammunition boxes beside them. They loaded the cannonballs into the barrel of the mountain-splitting cannon.

"Conqueror of Demons, watch out!" Cloud Retainer used her adeptal arts to send a message to Xiao, who was entangled with the demon god.

Soon, Cloud Retainer and the others received Xiao's reply.

"I'll hold Osial back. You all focus your attacks on the Sea God. Demon-Banishing Dance!" Xiao's cold voice reached the three adepti. With his Yaksha mask on, he entered a burst state, his entire body enveloped in powerful green winds. He swung his spear, and several sharp wind blades deeply embedded themselves into Osial's blue flesh.

"Conqueror of Demons is really fierce today. It doesn't seem like he's burdened by karmic debt at all," Moon Carver said, his deer-like eyes wide as if he'd seen a ghost.

"Conqueror of Demons is risking his life to buy us time. Everyone, let's give it our all!" Cloud Retainer spread her snow-white wings and let out a clear crane cry, channeling all her adeptal energy into the Guizhong Ballista in front of her.

Hum—

The Guizhong Ballista, now infused with energy, was covered in a white halo. The bowstring was slowly drawn back under the control of the adepti, and a golden arrow made entirely of adeptal energy revealed its unparalleled sharpness.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!—

In the next moment, thousands of arrows were unleashed, cutting through the sky like a dense rainstorm, heading straight for the Sea God.

"Ee—"

The Sea God let out a dragon-like roar. With a series of splashing sounds, massive water barriers rose into the sky, deflecting the incoming arrows. Only a few golden lights managed to pierce through the water curtain and hit the demon god hiding behind it.

Seeing that the adepti's attacks had little effect, Keqing's heart sank. She tightened her grip on the Lion's Roar and pointed it at the Sea God like a commanding saber.

"Soldiers, follow my orders! Fire the cannons!"

Upon receiving the command, the Millelith immediately lit the fuses of the mountain-splitting cannons. With the sound of burning gunpowder, the cannonballs shot out and struck the water barriers, creating several gaps.

"It's working!? Reload and keep firing!" Keqing was a little excited and waved her sword to continue issuing orders.

"Huh? Is the power of these human cannons really that strong?" Cloud Retainer said in disbelief. The mountain-splitting cannons were even more powerful than her modified Guizhong Ballista? How could that be?

"Uh, hehe..." Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver looked at the scene before them, feeling somewhat awkward. The Millelith's display of power made the adepti seem like mere supporting characters.

"Soldiers, continue... huh?" Just as Keqing was about to issue another order after another round of cannon fire, several dark, deep portals suddenly appeared not far in front of the Millelith. Groups of fully armed Fatui Skirmishers jumped out and launched an attack on the Guizhong Ballista and the mountain-splitting cannons.

"It's the Fatui!" The moment the Fatui appeared, Lumine, who had been watching the battle without doing much, immediately summoned the Sword of Dawn. With the power of Anemo at her feet, she charged towards the Skirmishers.

"Continue using the mountain-splitting cannons against the demon god. Do not get distracted," Keqing said, her eyes sharpening as she transformed into a bolt of lightning, darting into the Fatui formation.

Swords rose and fell, life and death intertwined.

"Hah! These Fatui... after this is over, their diplomats and stationed personnel won't get away with this!" Ningguang gritted her teeth and waved her hand, creating Geo crystals that shot towards the Electrohammer Vanguards charging at the front.

"Firm as the rock, unyielding as the mountain; armored as the city, banishing demons and evil! In the name of the Millelith's chief instructor, the remaining Millelith soldiers, follow me—!"

Fengyan stood tall, raising the Millelith spear that represented his identity. He then punched his chest armor, producing a metallic clang.

"Firm as the rock, unyielding as the mountain!"

"Firm as the rock, unyielding as the mountain!"

...

"Oh? You came here personally after all. Couldn't let go, could you?" Sensing a heavy Geo energy approaching, Yun Fan turned his head and slightly weakened the adeptal arts he had cast on himself so that the person before him could sense his presence.

"Huh?" Sensing a familiar presence, Zhongli looked over in surprise and saw Yun Fan standing not far behind the adepti, smiling at him.

"How about it? My adeptal arts are pretty good, right?" Yun Fan walked up to Zhongli, speaking as if showing off.

"From a universal perspective, indeed, they are quite good. Even I couldn't detect your presence. In that case, I shall take my leave now," Zhongli nodded, acknowledging Yun Fan's words.

Ever since Tartaglia used the Sigil of Permission to break the seal on the demon god, Zhongli had been using his divine sense to observe the situation at Guyun Stone Forest. However, what puzzled him was that Yun Fan, who had made a contract with him to protect Liyue at critical moments, had disappeared without a trace.

In the end, unable to rest easy, Zhongli decided to personally investigate the situation and, if things took a turn for the worse, seal the two demon gods himself. However, this would mean his retirement plan would fail.

Now that he found Yun Fan had been here all along, he naturally didn't need to stay any longer.

"Wait, aren't you going to witness the resistance of the people of Liyue?" Yun Fan stretched out his arm, stopping Zhongli from leaving.

"Hmm, from a universal perspective..."

"Speak plainly," Yun Fan interrupted without hesitation.

"This test has exceeded my expectations. If it were just Osial, Cloud Retainer and the Tianquan might have been able to handle it. But with the addition of the Sea God, even I would have to put in some effort."

Zhongli analyzed objectively. Although the Sea God was still in a weakened state after breaking the seal, he could still wield his authority over the ocean. A starved camel is still bigger than a horse, and Zhongli didn't think Liyue could handle this demon god at this time.

"Please, take care of them and seal them again. As for the test, I'll find another opportunity," Zhongli shook his head, making his final decision.

"Alright, I'll handle the cleanup," Yun Fan stretched lazily, but his lazy demeanor instantly vanished, replaced by a sharp, imposing aura.

Xiao, come back. Leave the rest to me.

Receiving Yun Fan's message, Xiao, who was still engaged with Osial, was slightly stunned. Yes, Lord Yun Fan. After replying, Xiao exited his Demon-Banishing Dance state and used Lemniscatic Wind Cycling to quickly leave Osial's attack range.

"Roar—!"

Seeing the little guy who had been sneak-attacking him escape, Osial, who had been passively taking hits, couldn't swallow his anger. He let out a roar to the heavens, his five massive heads opening their bloody mouths. In the next moment, several blue beams of light shot into the sky, piercing the clouds.