Chapter 396: Ch 396 : The Geo Archon Morax exists no more in this world
As things stood now, the only Eerie power that could be relatively stably controlled was Qiqi, who had set a Command Edict on herself...
But Qiqi’s strength alone was limited.
If they wanted to destroy the Geo Archon’s throne within today, her power alone clearly wouldn’t be enough...
So, after discussing the situation with Zhongli, Su Yuan devised a small scheme and managed to bring a few more Eerie combatants into the fight against the throne.
First up was Gaming.
Su Yuan first asked him to stay on guard and protect him.
Then, Su Yuan deliberately let himself get tripped by the throne, fell to the ground, and began wailing in exaggerated pain:
"Ow ow ow! My foot! My leg! My poor butt!!"
"I’m terribly injured...! This damn throne—it’s the one that hurt me!!"
The idea, in short, was to redirect the source of harm onto the throne, making it the target of blame...
After several attempts, he finally succeeded in triggering Gaming’s Eerie state.
"You cursed throne—so it was you who hurt the person I was supposed to protect!!!"
"As the best guard in Liyue, I swear to make you pay!!!"
With that, "Gaming" joined the assault on the throne as well...
The next candidate was Yanfei.
Yanfei’s Eerie condition was unique—witnessing a violation of the law that went unpunished would push her into an Eerie state, driving her to mete out justice through violent enforcement.
But then again...
Who ever said the offender had to be human?
So, Su Yuan had Ganyu contact Ningguang, and they urgently drafted and added a new law:
[The appearance of the Geo Archon’s throne within Liyue’s borders constitutes illegal entry... Punishment: death. Immediate execution!]
And just like that, the moment "Yanfei" laid eyes on the Geo Archon’s throne, she entered her Eerie state—
"You illegally trespassing throne...
Since the Millelith and the Ministry of Civil Affairs can’t arrest you, I’ll be the one to bring you to justice!!"
Su Yuan had originally planned to have Shenhe "make friends" with the throne—
and once that friendship was established, he would then remove her red rope, triggering her Eerie state to strike at the throne.
However, Shenhe’s personality was naturally distant and aloof—making it difficult for her to form bonds with others, let alone something completely inanimate, like a cold, lifeless throne...
Moreover, Su Yuan was also worried that an Eerie Shenhe might end up fighting with the other Eerie combatants, so in the end, he decided to give up on having her join the throne-destruction effort.
Neuvillette did have one idea, though— he was considering asking Clorinde to come to Liyue and assist in the assault on the throne...
If Clorinde were to challenge the throne to a duel, and since the throne had no consciousness and couldn’t speak, it would be considered to have accepted the duel by default—
and Clorinde could then go all out with her attacks...
However, this plan was ultimately scrapped, because Fontaine was simply too far from Liyue.
Even if Clorinde traveled at full speed, it still wouldn’t be fast enough...
Su Yuan couldn’t help but regret not initiating the throne-destruction plan earlier.
Now, time was just too tight...
Still, even so, they now had three Eerie combatants attacking the throne with everything they had, and the pace was already much faster than before...
Not to mention, before being taken away by the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles, Tartaglia had used Abyssal Power to inflict a serious wound on the throne...
Based on the current pace, it seemed likely that they would still be able to completely destroy the Geo Archon’s throne by tonight!
Time ticked by steadily, and the throne was gradually being eroded and destroyed...
"Eerie power really is a terrifying force...
Focalors needed to accumulate five hundred years’ worth of Indemnitium Energy to destroy the Hydro Archon’s throne..."
Su Yuan couldn’t help but remark:
"And we’re using just three Eerie fighters—and only an afternoon to almost completely destroy the Geo Archon’s throne..."
"Su Yuan..."
Zhongli, watching the throne being dismantled piece by piece, furrowed his brow slightly and spoke:
"Even though the pace has exceeded all expectations...I’m afraid it still may not be fast enough..."
"If things continue like this, the throne likely won’t be completely destroyed until the early hours of tomorrow..."
Hearing what Zhongli said, Su Yuan also furrowed his brow and spoke:
"So you’re saying... even though we’re just one step away from finishing this, we still need to find one more Eerie combatant, right?"
Su Yuan thought for a moment, then turned to Zhongli and asked:
"Zhongli, could you perhaps form a contract with the throne and then somehow trick it into violating that contract?"
"That would likely be impossible," Zhongli replied.
"After all, a contract is mutual. It can’t be established by the will of only one party..."
Su Yuan fell into thought again, then said:
"Then Zhongli... the final Eerie fighter—should be you."
"Zhongli, you and I will form a verbal contract. Then I’ll intentionally break it, and you’ll come to punish me—invoking the Judgement of Warth of the Rock..."
"All I need to do is evade your strikes and guide your attacks to land on the throne instead!"
"Once the throne is destroyed, and with Morax, the Geo Archon, no longer existing in this world, you should naturally be able to exit the Eerie state!"
"No, Su Yuan! That’s far too dangerous!"
Zhongli shook his head and flatly refused:
"What if my Eerie self uses Eerie power to suppress your movements?
What if, by accident, I end up killing you? Wouldn’t that be an irreversible disaster?"
"Don’t worry, Zhongli. I think I can hold out for a while..."
Su Yuan smiled and said:
"We had a deal, right? Trust me."
The reason Su Yuan had such confidence was twofold:
First, if Youngtore took control of his body, he could resist suppression from Eerie power...
And second—he still had that powerful passive ability, one that strongly resembled "Famous Siming Sword", which could save his life at a critical moment...
Although Su Yuan was well aware that, with only 0.2 rewind chances left, he should be more cautious than ever with every single step...
Right now, there was no other way.
This was the only option!
Just as Su Yuan and Zhongli were preparing to carry out the plan, a slash of dark purple sword energy suddenly tore through the air, striking the Geo Archon’s throne out of nowhere!
In that terrifying instant, the throne was shattered completely by the strike!
Su Yuan and Zhongli looked on in shock, that sword aura wasn’t Eerie Power...
It was unmistakably Abyssal Power!
Realizing this, Su Yuan quickly shouted toward the surroundings:
"Lumine! Is that you???"
"Why won’t you show yourself?! What are you trying to do???"
But no matter how loudly Su Yuan called, the surroundings remained silent... no answer came.
Still— the Geo Archon’s throne had been utterly destroyed.
From this moment on,
Morax, the Geo Archon, exists no more in this world.
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