At Dihua Marsh, a giant storm cell shrouded the entire Stone Gate canyon. The gloomy tornado was suffocating to behold.
"This is bad! Quick, report to the authorities! Something terrible has happened at the Stone Gate canyon!"
"What is that thing? It's terrifying!"
"We just suppressed The Chasm, why is something like this happening again? Can't our Liyue ever have peace?!"
"Damn it, who is attacking us?"
Anger, fear, and dread—all sorts of emotions welled up in people's hearts.
But having been through the trials of the past, the people firmly believed that as long as Lord Su Han was around, everything could be solved.
The news was passed up through the ranks. At the same time, all available forces in the vicinity began to converge on the Stone Gate canyon.
Although they wanted to wait for Su Han, they couldn't just sit and wait for death. They had to evacuate the workers and protect the minerals and work materials. These things needed to be done.
Inside the Wangshu Inn, Xiao, who had been enjoying a plate of Almond Tofu, suddenly sensed the appearance of a powerful elemental force.
Swish.
His figure vanished from the room. The next moment, he appeared on the roof of the Wangshu Inn.
Looking at the giant storm cloud above the canyon, the adeptus slowly frowned.
"Why is Mondstadt's Stormterror in our Liyue?"
As an adeptus who had guarded Liyue for countless ages, Xiao naturally recognized the guardians of Mondstadt. Unfortunately, that guardian was now attacking his country, which undoubtedly caught Xiao's attention.
If it were just some members of the Abyss Order, he could leave them to the mortals. But Stormterror's power was something mortals could not resist.
Xiao took a mask from his coat and put it on his face. Then, a fierce wind kicked up around the Wangshu Inn, and Xiao's figure shot towards the Stone Gate canyon.
No matter who it was, anyone who dared to harm Liyue would not be forgiven.
Even though the Lord Emperor had said that he could only intervene when absolutely necessary, that didn't stop him from going to suppress the formation.
Inside the Wangshu Inn, Verr Goldet sensed the fluctuation of the elements and said in astonishment, "That adeptus has left? At this time… did something happen?"
Soon, news came from outside that there was trouble at the Stone Gate canyon.
The people of the Wangshu Inn exchanged glances, their hearts heavy. For an adeptus to make a move, it must be something serious. But they were just ordinary people and could not interfere.
In Liyue Harbor, Su Han was having a meal at Wanmin Restaurant. He hadn't been here in a week, and Chef Mao had missed him greatly, using Xiangling to personally invite him over as a guest. Su Han naturally could not refuse.
"This roast duck tastes really good. I feel like we could also make it into a packaged product to sell," Xiangling said with a sweet smile, tasting her father's cooking.
The recipe had been given to her by Su Han as a "gift," but Xiangling understood his intentions very well. On the surface, she was praising her father, but in reality, she was praising the man in her heart.
Su Han smiled. "Mm, with our current technology constantly improving, we could definitely sell it."
Using the wood from fruit trees to roast ducks or chickens would give them a unique flavor, especially if some strange spices were added. The taste would be even more delicious. But the people of this world didn't know that.
Chef Mao chuckled. "This roast duck will be the same as the old rule, we'll split the profits. It's a pity you can't drink, Su Han. But let's have a cup, tea in place of wine. I'm in a good mood today."
"Alright." Su Han drank it down in one gulp.
At that moment, the group chat chimed. He checked it, and his face turned very grim.
He stood up and said, "Chef Mao, something's come up. I'll have to finish this meal next time. There's trouble at the Stone Gate canyon."
"Alright, you'd better hurry, Su Han. Those bastards are always coming to cause trouble for our Liyue. Be sure to teach them a good lesson. I'll prepare a celebration feast for you when you get back."
Seeing the indignant Chef Mao, Su Han smiled to himself, then left the shop and rushed towards the train station at full speed.
At the same time, Keqing and the others all arrived. This time, everyone was mobilized.
The Yuheng said angrily, "Why is Mondstadt's dragon attacking our Liyue? This is too despicable!"
"Don't be angry, Keqing. Let's think of a way to solve it. Mondstadt's dragon disaster has been going on for so long; it hasn't been easy for anyone," Ganyu said, trying to comfort her.
Hearing this, Su Han sneered. "It's all because that useless trash of an Anemo Archon didn't do his job. If he had acted decisively sooner, would this have happened?"
At Windrise, a drunk bard suddenly sneezed. "Who's cursing me?" he muttered, rubbing his nose.
Shenhe looked at Su Han with surprise. She never thought he would curse an Archon like that. Very few people in Teyvat dared to curse the Archons. He was the first person she had ever seen do it.
Keqing asked, puzzled, "You're saying this is the Anemo Archon's fault?"
"Who else's would it be? The Stormdragon is one of the Four Winds. He was summoned by the Anemo Archon to defeat the evil dragon Durin, but he ended up accidentally swallowing its corrupted blood and has been poisoned ever since. If the Anemo Archon had noticed earlier, would this have happened? He's a rotten drunkard who wanders the streets all day. If Stormterror hadn't been controlled by the Abyss and attacked Mondstadt City, he probably wouldn't even have known. Think about it… five hundred years. If he had been just a little bit vigilant, this wouldn't have happened. When I met him a while ago, he was still talking about being afraid of hurting Stormterror. So, he just doesn't care about the lives of ordinary people, is that it?"
This time, Su Han really couldn't hold back his anger.
If Stormterror attacked Mondstadt, it was none of his business. The Anemo Archon could do whatever he wanted; it wasn't his loss.
But this time, because of the Anemo Archon's inaction, Liyue had suffered. Su Han was genuinely furious.
The people around him exchanged glances and all chose to remain silent. After all, encountering such a thing would make anyone upset.
However, Keqing was silent for a moment, then said, "I think this incident also has something to do with us cleansing The Chasm. Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent Stormterror to our side. It's too much of a coincidence. They didn't go anywhere else, but specifically chose the Stone Gate canyon."
"I think so too," Shenhe nodded. "The power of the Abyss in The Chasm was purified by the Dragon Veins, which made them very wary. But having lost their ground forces in a short period of time, the Abyss is also hesitant to act rashly. But Stormterror is different. Ordinary people can't deal with it. Even for us, it would probably be difficult."
In the face of an existence that dominated the skies, no one could say for sure how to fight it. Although Stormterror was naturally not as strong as an Archon, its power was by no means weak. Its powerful wind fields could suppress the entire city of Mondstadt, which was proof enough of its strength.
Su Han said with a calm gaze, "I will give it a lesson it will never forget." In his hand, he still had a Weapon Upgrade Card. Even if he couldn't kill Stormterror, he had to make it remember that there was a price to pay for coming to Liyue.
Ganyu quickly grabbed his hand. "Su Han, I know you're very angry right now, but please calm down. The enemy this time is no small matter. It's Stormterror, who is almost comparable to an adeptus. Our strength may not be enough to defeat it."
"That's right, Su Han. You told me that calmness is the greatest advantage of a spiritual being. When we become strong enough, no one will dare to harm us again," Shenhe said, also taking his hand. The two sisters, each holding one of his hands, made Keqing stare for a moment.
But she quickly also advised, "They're right. As long as we can drive Stormterror away, that's enough. There's no need for a direct confrontation."
Hearing this, Su Han shook his head. "As long as the poisoned blood in Stormterror's body is not cleared, it will continue to be controlled. And I know my limits in this battle." He had obtained the Purification Power, and his Conqueror's Haki had also been upgraded. If it had been a few days ago, he might not have been able to face Stormterror. But now, he had a chance to compete with it.
Seeing that his mind was made up, the others didn't say anything more, as long as Su Han remained calm.
Boarding the train, the group sped towards the Stone Gate canyon. The current train was twice as fast as before. It quickly passed through the Guili Plains and headed for the canyon. However, near the Wangshu Inn, they could already see the giant storm cell, and occasionally, they could even see Stormterror soaring within it.
At this time, in Liyue Harbor, Madame Ping had come to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Looking at the leisurely Rex Lapis, she asked, "Do we really not need to intervene? The strength of those children is not yet enough to withstand Stormterror. It's too early."
"No. It is precisely for this reason that they must be tempered. It would be simple for you and I to intervene, but it would cause them to lose their goal. Believe in Su Han. He will create a miracle," Zhongli said, sipping his tea, his expression incomparably calm.
The moment Stormterror had appeared in the canyon, he had actually sensed it. If he wanted to act, a single stone spear would be enough to suppress the creature. However, that would also deprive Su Han and the others of the opportunity to train themselves. And he also wanted to see what Su Han would do in the face of Stormterror. He was quite looking forward to it.
The train finally stopped at Dihua Marsh. It could not go any further. Before the train had even come to a stop, Su Han and the others rushed towards the canyon at full speed.
When they arrived at the entrance, the soldiers all surrounded them.
"My lord, you're finally here! According to our investigation, you can enter the canyon, but you can't get out. It's very dangerous."
"Mm, you all fall back. We'll take it from here."
"We wish you a smooth journey, my lord."
The group watched as Su Han and the others entered the canyon.
Upon arriving inside, Su Han found that it wasn't just Stormterror here; the Abyss Order was also present.
The railway that had originally been built was now torn to pieces, and there were dozens of corpses scattered all around.
"You've arrived quite quickly," an Abyss Mage said with a sinister laugh, as hundreds of Abyssal creatures appeared, blocking Su Han's path.
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