As the guardian of this pass, Mi Nu could naturally open and close the rear gate at will. Whether the people behind could be persuaded depended on their abilities.
Xiao looked gratefully at Mi Nu, who said nothing, but moved aside to let everyone pass.
"I will definitely revive you, Mi Nu..."
Mi Nu smiled faintly and said:
"Then I'll wait for you to revive me. We'll have a good gathering then, and eat a good meal. You'd better not drink less than me, hahaha..."
Hearing the other's hearty laughter, Xiao also laughed. After an unknown number of years, this was the first time he had laughed so heartily.
The group passed through the rear gate and, after a bout of dizziness, saw a stone path.
The uneven road was like a stone pillar forcibly jammed into this place.
But the group didn't care; what they cared about was who the next gate guardian would be.
Although according to Dainsleif, if nothing unexpected happened, it should be Fana.
Xiao took a deep breath and slowly walked in, followed by the others.
"Lu Ze... can you really do it? I'm a little worried. This is the border between Liyue and Sumeru. If something really gets released, I'm afraid both countries will be harmed."
Nahida was a little worried. As the God of Sumeru, she naturally had to be responsible for her people, even if the probability was extremely small.
"Don't you trust me? You know my strength. Don't worry, even if I can't do it, I won't let any monster escape the Chasm."
Reaching out to gently stroke Nahida's small head, Lu Ze smiled lightly.
"But your body..."
Thinking of Lu Ze constantly coughing up black blood and even going through a period of weakness, Nahida was very concerned. If his body had another accident during a fight, would Lu Ze really be able to handle it?
"It's fine, I know my body. Don't worry."
While the two were talking, the group had already passed through the gate and arrived at the second checkpoint. Here stood a person wearing a blue mask, whose claws looked exceptionally sharp.
"Why are you back?"
Since his back was turned, Fana thought it was Dainsleif, who had been beaten out, returning here.
"Fana... long time no see."
Hearing the familiar voice, Fana's body stiffened. His entire face showed disbelief, because this voice was none other than Xiao's voice!
"You... how did you get here? It's embarrassing to be seen in such a pathetic state by you..."
Among the five Yakshas, Fana was undoubtedly the most concerned about his image. But now, his hair was a little messy, even his seemingly sharp claws were a bit dull, not to mention his clothes, which were covered in dust.
Although it was only the last trace of their souls, they had their own bodies here, silently fulfilling their final duty, silently protecting the Tai Wei Yi Pan, and preventing the monsters underground from being exiled.
This seal must never be broken.
"Fana... I would never mock you. Don't worry, I will take you away from here. Back to Liyue with your brothers and sisters, and fight together again."
Xiao walked step by step behind Fana, filled with emotion. He never expected to see his brothers and sisters again.
"Golden Kite... don't think about it. You must have heard about our situation from Mi Nu. It's impossible. Our only responsibility now is to guard here. The Chasm... cannot be taken lightly."
Fana smiled bitterly. How could there be a revival? If it were possible, she would have left this godforsaken place long ago, but the responsibility in her heart kept her here.
This was the Yaksha, fighting silently in the shadows to protect world peace, guarding until the last moment if there was even a sliver of hope, even in death.
"Fana... the Lantern Rite Festival is coming soon. Don't you want to see it? See what Liyue, whom we've protected, looks like?"
Every year, Xiao spent the Lantern Rite Festival alone, but now it was different. He wanted to spend it with his brothers and sisters. Even if the hope was slim, he would strive for it.
"I... forget it, I can't argue with you. But what are you going to do? Are you going to break the seal? Take away the Tai Wei Yi Pan? If so, I cannot agree."
Fana silently blocked the gate with her body, waiting for their answer.
"This... we are going to open the seal, but we will not let the monsters escape..."
Hearing Xiao's words, Fana's eyebrows rose slightly. Not letting the monsters escape? What could they do? Do you have someone who can eliminate all of them?
"Are you joking? This is not a funny joke. Besides the Geo Archon, I can hardly imagine anyone else who could eliminate all these monsters, including a demon god. Even the Geo Archon sealed the demon god. Are you stronger than the Geo Archon? Who? If you want to pass, you'll have to defeat me first."
Fana slightly raised her right hand. Even dull claws were still sufficient for battle.
"It's me. I said it. I'm good friends with your Geo Archon. It's normal for you not to believe me. Then let me show you my strength."
Lu Ze stopped talking nonsense and took out the Cleansing Heart Thunder from his system space. Its form changed slightly, turning into a slender katana.
"You? Then come and fight!"
Just as he was about to make a move, a lightning bolt flashed, and Lu Ze directly performed a draw-and-slash. The next moment.
Lu Ze's figure appeared behind Fana, still in the stance of a draw-and-slash. However, the difference was that one of Fana's claws was broken, silently gone.
If this blade had struck the neck, it would have bled profusely. It could only be described as terrifying. Fana subconsciously swallowed and looked at her broken claw, slowly saying:
"I lost. But I still believe you don't have the strength to kill all the monsters. But you won. As agreed, you may go. I cannot guarantee that the people behind will agree?"
Not agree? That's simple. At worst, they would fight. As long as they were defeated, it would be fine.
"Thank you for your generosity, Ms. Fana."
Lu Ze slowly sheathed his sword and looked at the gate in front of him, which had turned from red to blue. A trace of relief appeared on his face.
Dainsleif behind him was shocked. In this realm, his strength should have been suppressed, but this person seemed to be completely unsuppressed? What was going on?