The appearance of Yaoshi the Abundance greatly surprised Himeko, Herta, Lisa, and others. Especially Dan Heng, who had a great connection with the Xianzhou Alliance.
But before Dan Heng and the others could react, Yaoshi the Abundance had already cast his gaze towards their direction. Even though the Abundance Aeon opposite them wasn't a powerful Aeon, the moment his gaze fell upon them, everyone lost the thought of being enemies with him.
Just a glance from Yaoshi the Abundance let everyone know that they were simply no match for him. Soon, everyone noticed that Yaoshi the Abundance's attention wasn't on them; his gaze was on Takagi from beginning to end.
Herta, Screwllum, Ruan Mei, and others had, after all, seen the Aeon of Erudition, Nous, before. After a brief moment of stunned silence, they quickly regained their composure.
"The Aeon actually appeared."
"And it's not an illusion, this energy form, it must be the Aeon's true body."
Screwllum adjusted his top hat, wanting to show his politeness as much as possible in front of the Abundance Aeon.
"I just didn't expect the Aeon who came would be the Abundance Aeon."
"Could it be that the Abundance Aeon and the Trailblaze Aeon have a very close relationship?"
Ruan Mei sighed almost imperceptibly and gave Takagi a deep look. No matter what, she was also someone with a certain connection to the Xianzhou Alliance. The Xianzhou Alliance hunts the Abundance, and now Takagi has summoned Yaoshi the Abundance. For a moment, Ruan Mei didn't know how she should face Takagi.
Takagi naturally also noticed Ruan Mei's gaze. He turned his head and smiled at Ruan Mei:
"I think, as for me, you shouldn't have to worry about me becoming something like the Abominations of Abundance."
"No matter who I meet, it cannot affect my identity as the Navigator of the Astral Express."
Ruan Mei was startled for a moment when she heard Takagi's voice, then the corners of her mouth curved up and she showed Takagi a gentle smile. Beside them, Dan Heng also let out a slight sigh of relief.
That's right, no matter which Aeon Takagi meets, it cannot affect the countless ties between Takagi and the Trailblaze. And since Takagi is the representative of the Trailblaze, he naturally won't degenerate into an existence like the Abominations of Abundance.
"Speaking of which, Yaoshi the Abundance won't refuse others' wishes."
"Takagi, if I were to make a wish to him now, would he bestow a Blessing upon me?"
Suddenly, Herta stood on tiptoe and whispered into Takagi's ear.
"What, do you want to take an Ambrosial Arbor back and plant it on Herta Space Station?"
"If you're not afraid of causing big trouble, I don't mind if you give it a try."
Takagi smiled.
Takagi himself was also very interested in the question Herta raised. Although it was he who came to this space to receive the Aeon's power, facing this Yaoshi the Abundance who wouldn't refuse others, Takagi was also very curious whether the people he brought could obtain power from him.
"You said it, then I won't be polite."
Herta took a deep breath, raised her head, and looked at Yaoshi the Abundance.
"Abundance Aeon, can you bestow a Blessing upon this body of mine?"
Herta said to Yaoshi the Abundance.
The audience in Teyvat, as well as Himeko and other Nameless, Lisa and other passengers, all widened their eyes involuntarily when they heard Herta's words. Especially those standing beside Takagi and entering this space with him. After all, if Herta could receive the Blessing of Abundance, wouldn't that also mean they could receive the Blessing of Abundance?
Yaoshi the Abundance, whose gaze was originally solely on Takagi, seemed to have heard Herta's voice. Amidst Herta's slightly nervous expression, his eyes slightly shifted and glanced at Herta. Before Herta had a chance to react, a faint green light shone on her body.
"This power, is it the power of Abundance?!"
Dan Heng's brows furrowed tightly.
"Herta, have you embarked on the Path of Abundance?"
Ruan Mei asked in surprise.
"Don't worry, I haven't embarked on the Path of Abundance, it's just that my body has been transformed by the power of Abundance."
"I feel like this body of mine seems to have become permanently indestructible!"
Herta said with interest.
Although the Abundance only slightly enhanced her physical strength, it was far inferior to the Blessing from the Erudition. But the fact that the Abundance was willing to respond to her prayer was enough to surprise and interest her.
"Will this body of yours undergo changes similar to being Mara-Struck?"
Ruan Mei asked.
"Assuming my consciousness stays in this body the whole time."
Herta smiled.
"Then it seems there's no need to worry."
Ruan Mei nodded, then turned to look at Yaoshi the Abundance.
"It seems that if we pray to the Abundance now, we can also obtain a Blessing."
"If we make a wish, perhaps we'll become long-lived beings like the Xianzhou people."
Himeko heard Herta and Ruan Mei's conversation and also looked at Yaoshi the Abundance ahead with emotion. That being said, Himeko had no intention of praying to Yaoshi the Abundance. As a Nameless, she didn't particularly look forward to becoming a long-lived being. Moreover, she didn't want to have an affliction like being Mara-Struck. Unlike Herta, she didn't have a replacement puppet body.
However, just because Himeko wasn't tempted by becoming a long-lived being didn't mean others weren't. At least many people from Teyvat could no longer suppress the excitement in their hearts.
[Grand Sage Azar: Just by praying to that Aeon, can one receive a response and obtain the knowledge called eternal life?]
[Baizhu: Not eternal life, merely obtaining a long life. But when life accumulates to a certain extent, one will fall into being Mara-Struck.]
[Grand Sage Azar: There must be a solution for being Mara-Struck. As long as one obtains a long life and conducts long-term research, it is definitely possible to find a way to prevent oneself from falling into being Mara-Struck.]
[Baizhu: I think this matter is not that simple.]
If possible, Baizhu naturally hoped that being Mara-Struck could be overcome and resolved. But Baizhu had self-awareness. So many geniuses in the Universe had failed to overcome being Mara-Struck, so it would likely be difficult to overcome being Mara-Struck relying solely on Teyvat's power. If it could truly be done, perhaps he could pursue the power of the Abundance with greater peace of mind.
[Yae Miko: Although obtaining the Abundance's Blessing might have after-effects like being Mara-Struck, I imagine many people would still want the Abundance's Blessing.]
[Pantalone: After all, as long as one wishes to the Abundance, one can at least live several times longer. Even if one truly ends up being Mara-Struck after thousands of years, this is still acceptable to many people, isn't it?]
[Arlecchino: Herta prayed to the Abundance, and the Abundance bestowed a Blessing. If the others beside Lord Takagi make a wish, they should also be able to obtain a Blessing, right?]
[Tartaglia: No way, The Doctor and La Signora are so lucky, they might actually get the Abundance's Blessing?]
[Kaeya: Suddenly I feel Lord Takagi's train ticket is worth more. But then again, would Lord Takagi allow passengers to wish to the Abundance?]
[Columbina: Indeed, even if Yaoshi the Abundance won't refuse others, it doesn't mean Lord Takagi won't stop passengers from wishing.]
The audience from Teyvat stared intently at Cloud Retainer's live broadcast. Sure enough, seeing that Lisa, Cloud Retainer, Nahida, and La Signora made no move, and Takagi also seemed to be planning to step forward and communicate with Yaoshi the Abundance, The Doctor finally couldn't hold back anymore.
"Don't you have any thoughts of wishing to Yaoshi the Abundance?"
The Doctor looked at Lisa, Nahida, Cloud Retainer, La Signora, and the others and asked curiously.
"Do you think I, a follower of the Hunt, am suitable to pray to Yaoshi the Abundance?"
La Signora snorted coldly.
After gaining power from Lan the Hunt, La Signora developed a fondness for Lan the Hunt. What followed was a dislike for Yaoshi the Abundance. For her to pray to Yaoshi the Abundance, the sun would have to rise from the west.
"This adeptus is already a long-lived being and doesn't need an increase in lifespan."
Cloud Retainer glanced at The Doctor and said.
"For beings who are already long-lived, Yaoshi the Abundance's Blessing is not that tempting."
Nahida shook her head and said.
As long-lived beings in Teyvat, Cloud Retainer and Nahida themselves had the concern of erosion. If they were to add being Mara-Struck later, they were truly worried that when their spirits could no longer hold on in the future, it would bring great trouble to those around them.
"I think the Abundance's Blessing is not limited solely to increasing lifespan."
"Apart from lifespan, perhaps we can also obtain power and knowledge."
"Am I right, Miss Lisa of Mondstadt?"
"As a genius witch, aren't you interested in the Abundance's knowledge?"
The Doctor looked at Lisa curiously and asked.
"Eternal life is indeed something to look forward to, but..."
Lisa said up to this point, glanced at Takagi, then shook her head and said:
"However, I don't think I can afford the corresponding price."
If possible, Lisa naturally wanted to have a longer life. After all, with a longer life, she would naturally have more time to understand Takagi. But thinking about things like the Abominations of Abundance and being Mara-Struck, she hesitated.
Even if she could guarantee that after obtaining the Abundance's Blessing, she could end her own life before being Mara-Struck arrived. But the one before her was Yaoshi, the Aeon of Abundance. She couldn't be sure that after praying to Yaoshi the Abundance and receiving a Blessing, she wouldn't have to pay a price more severe than being Mara-Struck. As a mortal, Lisa didn't dare to gamble on an Aeon's intentions.
"It seems everyone is on guard. In that case, why don't I..."
The Doctor said this while stepping forward. However, before he could finish speaking, he was ruthlessly interrupted by Takagi.
"Just forget about it, Doctor. I never said I would allow you to ask the Abundance for a Blessing."
"Your travel ticket does not include such a service."
"If you want to obtain such a service, please pay an additional price."
Takagi turned his head and said meaningfully to The Doctor.
Just kidding, although Yaoshi the Abundance's Blessing might have drawbacks, Takagi also didn't want The Doctor to benefit from this. Allowing him to step onto the Path by default was already the limit of Takagi's tolerance. After all, The Doctor did get his ticket through luck. And his Blessing couldn't exclude someone according to his will.
When The Doctor heard Takagi's words, his body immediately froze in place, and his expression looked somewhat awkward.
[Pierro: As expected, The Doctor can't pray to Yaoshi the Abundance?]
[Arlecchino: If one wants to make a wish, one might need to pay Lord Takagi additional compensation. Unfortunately, for Lord Takagi, it's difficult for us to come up with something that would interest him.]
[Lumine: If I were to work for Takagi, I wonder if I could get more opportunities from him. I wonder if Takagi needs personnel like cleaners to clean the Astral Express.]
[Xiangling: I wonder if cooking for Lord Takagi can earn me an opportunity.]
[Yae Miko: Working, cooking, and the like probably can't compare to wearing black or white stockings and warming Lord Takagi's bed, hehe.]
[Alice: There are minors in the group, no lewd talk!]
[Rosaria: If warming the bed were useful, I think Lisa would seize this opportunity.]
[Kaeya: If it were Lisa, perhaps Takagi would tacitly allow her to pray to Yaoshi the Abundance, but Lisa clearly doesn't want to touch Yaoshi the Abundance's Blessing.]
[Albedo: Not everyone wants to obtain eternal life at the cost of becoming Mara-Struck.]
Just as everyone was discussing, Yaoshi the Abundance seemed to have grown a little impatient waiting and suddenly reached out towards Takagi. Subsequently, a power of Abundance enveloped Takagi, pulling him closer to Yaoshi. Himeko, Herta, Lisa, and others, seeing this scene, immediately stopped their discussion and turned their gaze towards where Takagi and Yaoshi the Abundance were.
"Hi, hello, Yaoshi."
"You look well."
Takagi waved at Yaoshi the Abundance with a smile.
"Finally, we meet, the Trailblaze."
"This time, are you willing to shed your heavy burden and find liberation?"
Yaoshi the Abundance reached out and stroked Takagi's cheek, their voice like a chant echoing in Takagi's ears.
"Although you say so, I don't seem to feel any heavy burden on my shoulders."
Takagi shrugged and said.
If he had to say what burden he carried now, it would be acting as a guide between Teyvat and the Universe. However, for him, this was not a heavy burden. Simply by bringing the Teyvat People to the Universe, he could gain great power. Takagi was quite happy doing such things.
"You have no heavy burden? I am very happy to hear you say that."
"I hope my power can make you feel more at ease."
Yaoshi the Abundance said gently.
Immediately, a vast amount of Imaginary Energy enveloped Takagi. In an instant, Takagi felt the Imaginary Energy within his body increasing at a terrifying speed. If he had to describe it, he felt that he could now easily defeat ordinary Emissaries of Trailblaze. Not only that, he also felt that a certain authority had appeared within him.
"This power, the authority to resurrect?"
"To actually give me this power!"
Feeling the faint information attached to the new authority within him, Takagi looked at Yaoshi the Abundance with emotion. This power of resurrection was different from the power of resurrection provided by the Bailu template. The Bailu template's resurrection required the deceased's body to be in front of Takagi, and the deceased could not have been dead for too long.
But now, even if the deceased had no body, even if the deceased had been dead for a long time, Takagi could mold a body with his hands and resurrect them. Of course, the prerequisite was that the deceased's soul was still intact.
Just when Takagi thought the reward from Yaoshi the Abundance had ended, Yaoshi the Abundance surprisingly plucked off a section of the wheat-like substance from one hand and handed it to Takagi.
"This, for me?"
Takagi raised an eyebrow, looking in surprise at the "wheat ear" in front of him, which he suspected could create something like the Xianzhou Ambrosial Arbor. Facing Takagi's question, Yaoshi the Abundance smiled and nodded.
"Alright, in that case, I won't be polite."
Takagi nodded and raised his hand to take the wheat ear.
"Time is almost up, I should leave now."
"I hope the next time I meet you, it won't be in this space."
After Yaoshi the Abundance finished speaking, their figure gradually became transparent and soon disappeared from the sight of Takagi, Cloud Retainer, Himeko, Herta, and the others. Immediately, space shattered, and everyone returned to the Herta Space Station.