"Nothing is impossible. Don't underestimate humans, they are very good at creating miracles! It was like this before, and it's like this now! Alright, die for me!"
Lu Ze leaped high into the air. The Black Abyss White Flower in his hand had, at some point, been replaced by the Skyfire Sacred Relic, even transforming into the Skyfire Greatsword in its Oblivion form.
The flames burning on the greatsword directly formed a colossal sword of fire. Terrifying air currents permeated the surroundings, affecting the surrounding monsters to some extent.
"Skyfire! Unsheathe!"
With a forceful swing of the greatsword, the giant fiery sword directly incinerated all the surrounding monsters, including bats, turning them into bits of flying ash that drifted in the air.
It even left behind a terrifying scar in its wake. The parched yellow earth was completely scorched, to a depth of about one meter. Not a single living creature remained in the area where the flames had swept.
This was the power of Skyfire Unsheathed, the power of the Skyfire Sacred Relic. However, without a skilled wielder, it would likely be ineffective. After all, if one lacked strength, they themselves might turn into ashes.
The remaining lesser monsters were dealt with swiftly. The group cooperated, clearing them all out.
The reinforcements called by Yelan had also arrived. After a brief exchange, they were instructed to take the remaining intact bodies of the Millelith soldiers for a proper burial and to clean up the battlefield.
Perhaps it was due to the ease of victory, but the tense nerves of the group had not yet relaxed. Yet, Arataki Itto was still the first to break into laughter.
After all, that was simply his nature, something that couldn't be changed.
"Xiao, how are you going to revive them?"
Lu Ze looked at him with a hint of curiosity about his method.
"I have my ways. You've helped me so much, how could I possibly trouble you again? However, the Lantern Rite Festival is not far off. Be sure to attend on time! You've helped me with so much, I must treat you to a meal, right?"
A hint of a smile appeared on Xiao's usually calm face. He could foresee that in the near future, the former Five Yakshas would likely return.
"Ah, I haven't really paid attention to the date. I was planning to go to Sumeru, but it seems it won't be a good time now. I'll head back to Liyue then. I'm truly sorry, Nahida. For making you travel all this way for nothing."
Lu Ze looked at Nahida with an apologetic expression. It was already very good of her to squeeze time out of her busy schedule to be his guide. Now, he was standing her up; he had to apologize, didn't he?
"It's alright, it's alright! Lantern Rite Festival? I'll come too! We can still go after the festival is over."
"Mm, thank you, Nahida. It's great that you understand."
Lu Ze directly hugged Nahida. The latter also transformed from her loli form into her adult form, and the two embraced tightly. Xiao declared, "I'm not eating this dog food. Whoever wants it can have it."
After giving brief statements, the group left the Chasm, escorted by the army, and returned to Liyue Harbor.
Lu Ze arrived at a familiar shop and, as expected, saw Bronya sitting inside. Surprisingly, Kiana was also there.
Upon seeing Lu Ze's return, they were both a bit surprised and quickly asked for the reason, as they didn't expect him to come back.
After a brief explanation of what he had seen and heard on his journey, they learned that time did not flow in the Chasm, or at least not consistently. However, on the surface, only a day had passed.
While they felt like they had spent anywhere from over ten days to several months underground, everyone's perception varied.
Some even claimed to have experienced a full year, though it was unclear if they were joking.
"Is that so! Then, Lu Ze, can we participate in the Lantern Rite Festival? I'm quite interested in this festival. It sounds grand, and it's a local celebration, so it must be a lot of fun!"
Kiana chuckled. She wouldn't miss an opportunity for fun and even wished she could go all out. The current Kiana, perhaps due to spending too much time here, had lost some of her maturity and regained some of her former liveliness.
"Of course, you can. We'll gather everyone then. Liyue's Lantern Rite Festival is equivalent to the Spring Festival in Shenzhou, so it will naturally be quite grand. You can watch the fireworks from the railings, but it will be a few days from now."
The mention of fireworks filled Kiana's eyes with boundless anticipation. Even Bronya beside her was moved by the description.
Wouldn't a festival like this be perfect for a secret date between two people? Maybe she could do something daring and sneakily...
Although it might not be fair to others, who cared? As long as she was happy, that was all that mattered. Heh heh.
"Alright, alright! Tell everyone the news, and we'll close the shop for a while. Who would be doing business during the Lantern Rite Festival? Everyone has worked hard for a long time, and it's time for a holiday."
After giving his instructions, Lu Ze began contemplating the new version. Since he couldn't go to Sumeru, this version would naturally have to be released normally, otherwise, all the previous advertising would be wasted.
Therefore, he planned to release the new version in the coming days. After all, it was "Thirteen Blades of the Garden of Eternity," and those who had read the novel already knew the ending. This was merely re-experiencing the heartbreak. He hoped they wouldn't feel too much psychological pressure.
Otherwise, as the author, he might become fearful himself!
His fingers danced rapidly across the keyboard, and within a short while, the new version was scheduled to be updated tomorrow, with a new character, Elysia, also going live. This would likely bring in a substantial amount of money.
After all, how many people adored this charming and lovely fairy-like lady? And she was an incredibly charming and lovely fairy, so the revenue would surely skyrocket.
Moreover, the novel had mentioned that the more players anticipated something, the higher the chance of heartbreak. He hoped that a large group of people wouldn't come looking for revenge later.
His old bones couldn't withstand such torment. Despite being young in spirit, he was already thinking of slacking off and retiring. How could life go on like this?
After clicking to pre-upload on the computer, he leaned back in his chair with a relaxed expression. Indeed, no matter how fun a place was, it couldn't compare to home.
Bronya: Is this your reason for stealing my seat? My seat! I finally got it warm. The weather is getting colder too. Stealing even a seat, this is too much.
Are you treating your wife right with this behavior?