The massive, incredibly powerful Maguu Kenki clashed head-on with the delicate and soft Yoimiya, and the outcome was predictable.
The moment they engaged in close combat, Yoimiya felt her tiger's mouth instantly split open, blood gushing out. A tremendous force sent her flying, slamming heavily against the cliff face, causing her to involuntarily spray a mouthful of blood mist.
Yoimiya staggered to her feet, looking at the mere faint slash mark on her Flying Thunder. She couldn't help but feel a chill of fear. If it weren't for the astonishing quality of the precious bow bestowed by the General, that single blow would have been enough to cleave both the bow and herself in two.
The joy of surviving didn't last long, because Yoimiya saw that Klee had only climbed halfway up the cliff, and her mission was not yet over.
However, the intense pain from her tiger's mouth made Yoimiya's arms tremble uncontrollably. She couldn't exert any strength, let alone draw an arrow. This made Yoimiya feel a great sense of unease; unable to shoot arrows, half of her abilities were rendered useless.
The most crucial thing was that in her current state, she could no longer interfere with or cover Klee.
Sure enough, Yoimiya's worst fear came true. The Maguu Kenki's clone, which had just charged, walked towards her with its sword, while the Maguu Kenki's main body aimed its target at Klee, who was struggling to climb the cliff.
The Maguu Kenki's main body assumed the stance of a Musou no Hitotachi. The terrifying sword energy slash from before still made Yoimiya's heart palpitate with lingering fear. If he were to use that move on Klee, Klee on the cliff would surely be in grave danger.
Seeing this, Yoimiya disregarded her own precarious situation, grabbed her Flying Thunder, and ran towards the Maguu Kenki's main body, launching a suicidal attack, hoping to attract the Maguu Kenki's attention and make him swing his slash at her.
But the azure Maguu Kenki clone beside her didn't give Yoimiya that chance, swinging a sword down at her.
With her tiger's mouth injured, Yoimiya could no longer firmly grip the Flying Thunder in her hand. With just one strike, the Flying Thunder slipped from her grasp, and she, too, was sent flying, crashing heavily onto the ground nearby.
When Yoimiya struggled to get up, she saw a scene that made her eyes widen in horror. The Maguu Kenki's main body had finished charging and unleashed a terrifying azure sword energy towards Klee.
Yoimiya couldn't help but shout, "Klee! Watch out!"
Klee seemed to realize something as well. She looked back and saw a sword energy flying towards her. Klee didn't hesitate, directly pushing off the cliff with her small feet, leaping from the three-quarters mark of the cliff.
The next moment, the cliff where Klee had just been was cut with a three-inch deep gully by the sword energy released by the Maguu Kenki's main body. The scattered rock fragments mercilessly struck Klee's back.
Perhaps Klee was naturally a darling favored by lucky four-leaf clovers; those sharp, deadly rock fragments all landed on the backpack behind Klee, causing no substantial DMG to Klee.
Klee, in mid-air, quickly adjusted her posture and deployed her Wind Glider, soaring above the two Maguu Kenki.
Unexpectedly, this action by Klee seemed to activate some setting within the Maguu Kenki. Both the Maguu Kenki's main body and its clone fixed their gaze on Klee gliding in the air, their long swords poised to strike.
Maguu Kenki's Ultimate Secret: Mechanical Puppet: Tengu Stormcall!
Tengu Stormcall!
It was a famous unique skills mastered by Iwakura no Douin, one of Inazuma's four great masters, after thirteen years of arduous training. It is said that once this move is unleashed, even the Tengu clan, known for their aerial speed, can be cut down.
However, this stunt was lost to history with the death of Iwakura no Douin. Unexpectedly, it reappeared in the Maguu Kenki.
The Maguu Kenki's main body and its clone, with lightning speed, unleashed five sharp sword energies towards Klee in less than a second, sealing off all of Klee's gliding space.
Seeing this, Klee panicked in mid-air, not knowing what to do. Yoimiya also showed an expression of extreme terror, struggling to prevent all of this from happening, but it was already too late.
Unless... a miracle happened!
"Stonehide Barrier!"
Just at this critical moment, a dignified and solemn voice suddenly appeared in Klee and Yoimiya's ears. Yoimiya felt a solemn and profound energy surge around her, gently enveloping her.
This shield not only protected her entire body, but within the shield, Yoimiya could also feel a warm energy healing her wounds.
And Klee, in mid-air, experienced the same. A bright yellow Jade Shield firmly protected Klee at its center. The next second, five sword energies almost simultaneously reached Klee's location.
However, the sharp sword energy capable of leaving a three-inch deep gully on the cliff face instantly shattered upon touching the Jade Shield around Klee. Even the terrifying impact force contained within the sword energy failed to transfer to Klee. This feeling of security made Klee, who had just been scared to tears, feel incredibly excited.
Klee curiously touched the bright yellow shield in front of her, feeling that this shield was not like a dead object; inside, it seemed to have a continuous flow of energy.
Yoimiya, seeing Klee safe and sound, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then she looked up in the direction from which the voice came, only to see a man and a woman, dressed strangely, appear on a cliff face. The man was a tall, imposing young man with a dignified demeanor, giving an impression of maturity and stability.
The woman was a young Damselette dressed in a black hat and black clothes. The solemn image usually conveyed by black clothing was completely disrupted by the pair of long, fair legs she displayed, instead highlighting the Damselette's mischievous personality.
The two who came to the rescue were Zhongli and Hu Tao, who were traveling and working in Inazuma.
Hu Tao, seeing her consultant take action, couldn't help but frown and deliberately said, "consultant, why did you act? Now I've lost two high-quality clients. You'll have to compensate me by handling a few more souls then!"
Zhongli glanced at the unharmed Klee, feeling relieved in his heart. If anything were to happen to this little ancestor, Teyvat would face a catastrophe.
But in front of Hu Tao, he still had to maintain his composure, saying unhurriedly, "Since we have met, it is fate. Moreover, this is the daughter of a friend. How can one stand by and do nothing?"
Hu Tao asked doubtfully, "Daughter of a friend? consultant, do you have friends in Inazuma? Why haven't I heard you mention it?"
Zhongli merely smiled slightly, no longer explaining, and pointed downwards, saying, "Since we have acted, shall we see it through? Director, this is up to you."
Hu Tao just pouted slightly, "Hmph! I really don't know who the boss is. Fine, this Director is in a good mood today, so I'll be a good person to the end."]}
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