Chapter 53 – Lumine, Who Bore the Adeptal Energy of the Adepti

“No, it can’t be! You are the Liyue Qixing and Adepti who protect Liyue!”

“Isn’t there anything we can do?”

Paimon was shocked by Ningguang’s words, then covered her chest and quickly asked.

“That is indeed possible.”

Cloud Retainer raised her crane head to look at Paimon.

“Previously, the matter of the Guizhong Ballista gave the Qixing an idea to investigate.”

“And now, as the creator of the Guizhong Ballista, this Adeptus happens to be here.”

Cloud Retainer glanced at the Liyue Qixing, her proud tone tinged with sarcasm.

“What could you mortals possibly uncover about an Adeptal mechanism?”

“As long as this Adeptus makes slight improvements to these old-fashioned crossbow cannons, it will be an evolution beyond your imagination.”

Cloud Retainer looked at the numerous Guizhong Ballistas and slowly explained.

“In this way, we can use the new Guizhong Ballistas to fight the Demon God.”

“The Adepti present here can also infuse them with Adeptal Energy.”

Ningguang spoke slowly, her voice calm.

“There’s no time to waste. The decisive battle is now.”

Ningguang pressed her palms together, her eyes slightly closed as she spoke softly.

“Open!”

Ningguang’s golden eyes suddenly snapped open, her hands spread wide as a massive Geo golden light appeared around her.

Then she teleported into the sky, pointing a jade-like finger as a huge golden lotus magic circle materialized before her.

Three enormous blue magic circles overlapped ahead, transforming into a massive, pale blue transparent platform.

Then Ningguang formed a Magic Mudra with two fingers, and several huge Guizhong Ballistas slowly appeared on the magic circle!

Qiu Bai, watching from a distant mountain, smiled faintly.

“I really don’t understand why the game’s Ningguang is only four stars.”

“The leader of a nation’s combat power should be at this level.”

Qiu Bai clasped his hands behind his back, speaking with admiration.

Fierce wind and torrential rain beat against Qiu Bai’s body, yet not a single drop of water remained.

The powerful gale felt like a gentle breeze, lightly lifting the hem of Qiu Bai’s clothes, standing in stark contrast to the apocalyptic scene.

Moon Carver, stepping on the air with all four hooves, leaped onto a Guizhong Ballista.

Cloud Retainer and Mountain Shaper spread their wings and also landed on the Guizhong Ballistas.

Several Adepti began gathering Adeptal Energy, and the Guizhong Ballistas concentrated terrifying power, firing toward the colossal figure in the sea!

The attacks from the Guizhong Ballistas made Osial roar in pain, but they still didn’t inflict critical damage.

“What’s that?”

Paimon looked at the black holes appearing one by one in the air above the platform and asked with some confusion.

A large number of Fatui jumped out from them, attacking the Guizhong Ballistas.

“Oh no, Traveler! The Fatui are trying to destroy the Guizhong Ballistas!”

Paimon shouted anxiously from the side.

The Traveler nearby, hearing Paimon’s words, charged forward with a Dull Blade in hand.

Keqing beside them also hurriedly rushed forward!

At that moment, a little girl with blue hair, holding a sword, also charged out. Judging by her aura, she should also be an Adeptus.

“You… you’re Qiqi?!”

Lumine and Paimon, while running, caught sight of the little girl beside them.

The little loli turned her head to look at Lumine and Paimon.

“Traveler and Paimon…”

“Qiqi remembers you.”

Qiqi’s soft voice reached Paimon and Lumine’s ears.

“I never knew Qiqi was also an Adeptus.”

Paimon looked at Qiqi in surprise, asking somewhat uncertainly.

“Qiqi… originally wasn’t an Adeptus.”

“It was Big Brother who turned me into an Adeptus…”

“He brought me to my sister’s side and taught Qiqi the Immortal Arts.”

Qiqi looked at Paimon and the Traveler, explaining softly.

“Big brother, Qiu, Qiu Bai!!”

Paimon covered her mouth in surprise, as if she had heard an incredible secret.

Lumine also frowned in astonishment—Qiu Bai could actually turn someone into an Adeptus!

And the sister Qiqi mentioned, could it be Madame Ping?

But she looks like an old granny!

However, now wasn’t the time to dwell on these matters. They needed to clear out the Fatui first and ask Qiu Bai after it was over.

Lumine and Paimon had far too many questions about Qiu Bai in their hearts.

“Protect the Adepti! Do not let the Guizhong Ballista be disturbed!”

The Millelith instructor from behind led a group of Millelith soldiers charging forward as well.

“All able-bodied Millelith, follow me!”

Keqing waved her hand, then gritted her teeth and rushed ahead.

“The Adepti and Demon Gods have not clashed for thousands of years.”

“Hmph, come then. Let me see how much of your skill remains.”

Cloud Retainer’s somewhat mocking words reached the ears of every Millelith soldier.

All the Millelith who could still stand charged forward one after another!

“What, what is that?!”

Paimon looked into the distance at Osial, who had been bombarded by the Guizhong Ballista for a long time.

Suddenly, another head rose from the sea, and all five heads gathered a terrifying Divine Power toward the sky.

The sky itself crackled with lightning and thunder under this fearsome power. Once gathered, Osial fired the Divine Power into the sky. The shockwave from the blast scattered the clouds nearby.

“The Overlord of the Vortex, Osial… That is his Divine Power. I am very familiar with it.”

“Be careful and evade!”

Xiao, who was clearing out the Fatui, shouted toward Paimon in the distance.

This massive water cannon struck the platform fiercely, sending some Fatui tumbling down!

“Watch out! The Fatui’s attacks are becoming more frantic!”

A Millelith soldier locked in combat with the Fatui shouted toward the rear!

“Quite bold… Once this matter is resolved, none of those Snezhnayan diplomats will escape!”

Ningguang’s calm yet domineering voice echoed through the air. At this moment, she was still maintaining the platform.

Beside her, Ganyu also held her bow, gathering Adeptal Energy to clear out the Fatui.

Lumine was attacked by a group of Fatui, and the Electrohammer from afar swung his hammer, sending her flying. As she landed, she forcefully plunged her Dull Blade into the ground to stop herself.

“Huff…”

Lumine gazed at the endless stream of Fatui, panting as her stamina began to fail.

“Are, are we going to hold…”

Just as Paimon was about to speak to the Traveler beside her, a kind voice came through.

“Silly child, were you about to say you can’t hold on?”

“Take this.”

Madame Ping’s gentle voice came from behind.

“It’s Adeptal Energy!”

“It’s Madame Ping’s shockwave! Madame Ping is so strong!”

Paimon exclaimed in surprise.

“True Name, True Lord of Salvation!”

Qiqi’s Adeptal Energy also flowed into Lumine’s body.

“It’s Qiqi!”

Paimon also looked toward Qiqi, who was performing Immortal Arts in the distance.

“The name Yaksha means swift and agile.”

Pure Adeptal Energy, free of any Karmic Debt, infused Lumine’s body.

“Wow, it’s Xiao!”

Lumine moved her legs and found her speed had increased significantly.

But that wasn’t all.

“With the blood of the Qilin, may you be protected from evil and harm!”

“Set aside your worries about getting hurt, and unleash your full strength! I did the same during the Archon War!”

Ganyu’s Adeptal Energy also flowed into Lumine’s body.

“I never imagined Ganyu had such a side during the Archon War.”

Paimon watched curiously as Ganyu performed Immortal Arts in the distance.

“Oh? Everyone’s giving their power.”

“If I don’t contribute… wouldn’t that be a bit rude?”

A familiar yet playful voice suddenly echoed in Lumine and Paimon’s minds.

“Qiu Bai!”

Lumine and Paimon looked around curiously, smiles on their faces as they searched for Qiu Bai’s figure.

“Don’t overthink it, just focus on the battle.”

“Ehe~”

Lumine noticed a sudden surge of ink-white energy enveloping her body.

Feeling the immense power within her, she felt as though she could now defeat Childe in his Foul Legacy Transformation with a single strike.