After a brief period of experimentation, Su Han finally understood the advantages and disadvantages of the Purification Power.
First, it was cultivated in the same way as Haki; when he automatically cultivated, the Purification Power would be drawn into his body along with it. However, it did not belong to the category of elemental power, but was a unique, holy power. And it could be imbued into his own sword techniques and moves without any conflict.
Secondly, it had an unimaginable destructive power against the Abyss and other such evil entities.
Speaking of which, this brought up the disadvantages of the Purification Power. Against humans, it could only cause ordinary damage, similar to internal energy, and could not display its special destructive power. Furthermore, Su Han had a premonition that if he encountered an enemy with a similar holy attribute, the damage might be reduced to an unimaginably low level.
"I hope I get to run into someone from the Abyss, to let me test the strength of this power," Su Han muttered to himself, standing on the Jade Chamber and looking at the azure sky.
The next morning, in the canyon between Stone Gate and the Dawn Winery, workers were diligently toiling away. For them, although this work was hard, the pay was a full five times that of a normal job. Not only that, but all three meals a day included meat. The benefits were incredibly generous.
Of course, all of this was thanks to that Lord Su Han. Without him, their wages might have only been twice the normal rate.
The distant foreman looked at the half-finished railway and couldn't help but smile. "Everyone, put your backs into it! We're halfway there!"
"Don't worry, foreman! We're working in three shifts now, and the food and pay are so good. Who would dare to slack off?"
"That's right! A job this good… we're more afraid it'll be gone in the future!" some of the workers with easier tasks even joked.
The foreman laughed. "You all don't have to worry about work. After we finish building this railway, there are other places that need building." He had connections higher up and naturally knew about many of the subsequent projects. In any case, they wouldn't be idle for the next half a year.
Hearing this, the men all chuckled, feeling that their lives were full of hope. Now that Liyue's national power was strong, the common people didn't have to worry about food or clothing and were gradually becoming more prosperous.
Just as the people were working hard, a strange wind blew in from the distance.
At first, no one paid it any mind, but soon the wind grew stronger and stronger. The dust and sand it kicked up made it impossible for the workers to continue their jobs.
The distant Black Blade unit immediately shouted, "Stop work! Get into the defensive structures!"
BOOM!
At that moment, the great wind turned into a storm, sweeping through the entire canyon.
The massive gale sent the nearby rocks howling and whistling. Some workers were even swept up into the air.
The leader of the Black Blade soldiers quickly said, "Something's not right! Report to Lord Kaedehara Kazuha! Requesting support!"
"Yes, sir!"
However, when the Black Blade soldier left the camp, he discovered that the canyon had been completely sealed off by the storm. There was no way out. They had become trapped beasts!
Near the Dawn Winery, people looked at the strange sky, their faces filled with fear. Don't tell me the dragon disaster is happening again.
At this time, a servant quickly ran into the winery.
"Reporting to the Master, the dragon disaster seems to have appeared again, and it's attacking the Stone Gate area!"
"What did you say?"
Diluc, who had been reading a book, shot to his feet. He naturally supported the matter of the train, as it would not only help the people of both nations but also make his own winery more prosperous. Once the train was open, his wine could be transported to Liyue for a low price and then sold to Inazuma and other nations. Even transporting it to Mondstadt City would become simpler.
But the appearance of Stormterror was something he had truly not expected.
"Go and inform the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt! Tell them that the people of Liyue are in trouble and that they must help!" Diluc said with a grave expression.
This incident was happening at the border between the two nations. If it was not handled properly, it would greatly disappoint Liyue.
The servant rushed out the door and happened to run into the Outrider, Amber, who was coming out to supervise the work.
"Lady Amber, the Stone Gate area has been attacked! Master Diluc says he hopes the Knights of Favonius of Mondstadt can help."
"Don't worry, I've already sent people to Springvale. Help will be here soon." She was the person in charge of railway security. Currently, the railway built by Mondstadt had reached Springvale, so she was naturally very aware of what was happening in the Stone Gate area.
Soon, several hundred soldiers arrived. Amber led the men and rushed towards the Stone Gate area.
Unfortunately, before they could even reach the area, they were intercepted by the Abyss Order.
"Where do you little ones think you're going?"
Two dozen Abyss Mages, enslaving Churl-churls, launched an attack.
In Mondstadt City, Jean was handling official business. For the past half a month, Stormterror had been quiet, and the city had slowly begun to stabilize, which had put her at ease.
But just then, the door to her room was forcefully pushed open. A knight stood at the entrance and said in a panic, "Acting Grand Master Jean, something terrible has happened! Stormterror has attacked the Stone Gate canyon! Outrider Amber is leading the people from Springvale and has already moved out."
"What?!" Jean's face was full of shock.
Stormterror hadn't attacked Mondstadt, but had chosen the Stone Gate canyon? Why?!
That area seemed to only have Liyue's workers.
Instantly, her face turned pale.
If Mondstadt were attacked by Stormterror, she could still comfort everyone. But for Liyue to be attacked… this matter was difficult to say.
They were currently in a honeymoon period. For something like this to happen was a bolt from the blue.
"Quick! Gather the men and head to the Stone Gate canyon at once!" Jean made a decisive decision, preparing to personally lead the attack. If Liyue were to suffer heavy losses, this misunderstanding would be huge. Now was the time to show their attitude.
In her haste, Jean did not notice that after she left, a certain adorable little girl in red was watching her with a curious expression.
"Is Acting Grand Master Jean in such a hurry? Did she run into trouble? Should Klee go and help?"
Recalling how the big brothers and sisters of the Knights of Favonius were so nice to her, little Klee finally decided that she had to secretly help them.
And so, taking advantage of the time when the guard went to the bathroom, she successfully slipped away with her backpack.
At the entrance to the Stone Gate canyon, Diluc, leading his own guards, and coordinating with the soldiers led by Amber, had finally managed to drive away the Abyss Order.
Unfortunately, they were powerless against the Stormterror in the sky.
"Master Diluc, what should we do?"
The great dragon soared in the sky. A rash attack was not a good choice. And right now, an ordinary person couldn't fly up there. Although a wind glider could help a person glide, without an Anemo element, you couldn't fly.
Diluc thought for a moment and then ordered, "Have the soldiers guard this place. The two of us will go and explore, and see if we can rescue the people inside."
Although the wind field was terrifying, it was not completely without flaws. As long as they were careful, they could still get in.
Amber followed Diluc, and they soon entered the wind field. But when they tried to get out, they found that the terrifying wind was blocking them.
Diluc frowned. "It seems the enemy doesn't want us to leave here."
"So, this time, the Abyss Order is targeting Liyue?"
"It's very possible. I just don't understand why they would attack here." This place was neither a resource-rich area nor a bustling hub. The only thing it had was the railway under construction. What was it that made the people of the Abyss hate these railways so much?
Arriving inside the Stone Gate canyon, Diluc soon encountered Abyssal creatures. It was wave after wave of Rifthounds.
And fighting them were the men of the Black Blade unit.
Although they looked like ordinary soldiers, their combat power far surpassed that of the Knights of the Knights of Favonius.
"Don't be afraid! They can see the strange phenomenon here from Dihua Marsh! The Abyss Order is nothing! As long as Lord Su Han comes, they will only have a dead end!"
"That's right! Let's go, brothers! Protect the workers! We absolutely cannot let these brothers get hurt!"
"Yes, Captain!"
Twelve Black Blade soldiers were holding back more than twenty Rifthounds, and had even killed three of them.
Diluc looked at the soldiers' terrifying combat power and exclaimed, "When did Liyue's fighting force become so strong?"
Even when they were hit by the beasts of the Abyss, they were not seriously injured. Instead, they could cut off the Rifthounds' claws with a single slash. They were simply too strong.
"Amber, let's attack together."
"Yes, sir."
"Searing Onslaught!" Diluc roared, taking out his Wolf's Gravestone. A fiery phoenix shot out from his hand, directly killing three Rifthounds.
A Black Blade soldier turned his head to look at Diluc and smiled. "I didn't expect people from Mondstadt to come and help! Let's go, brothers!"
"Alright!"
Their morale instantly soared.
And high in the sky, an Abyss Mage was whispering to Stormterror.
"You see, these people are your enemies. Recall your past. It was precisely because of the power of technology that you are in this situation now. Destroy this technology, destroy these guys. Announce your anger to the whole world."
A blood-red light flashed in Stormterror's eyes, and he roared in anger, "You are all my enemies! Destroy technology! Destroy the enemy! Feel the wrath of the storm!"
The wind below became even more violent. Dozens of workers were torn to pieces by the terrifying storm.
The remaining workers looked at the great dragon in the sky, their eyes full of hatred. Because of this evil dragon, they had already lost many friends and partners. Even the foreman had died at its hands. This was a debt they would never forget.
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