Yesterday, Beidou had heard Ningguang talk about the battle against the Overlord of the Vortex, Osial.
Among the highlights was the famous moment where the Jade Chamber smashed Osial three times.
Because of that story, Beidou wasn't worried at all.
In fact, she was a little excited.
She really wanted to see how that massive Jade Chamber smashed enemies.
Maybe she could learn something from it—perhaps it might even come in handy someday.
"A Jade Chamber weapon…"
Kaedehara Kazuha fell into thought.
Beidou had mentioned these things when she returned.
But aside from that battle,
she had spoken even more about the mysterious manga shop.
Even the Jade Chamber's upgrade had come from a reward from that shop.
Thinking about the various miraculous rewards Beidou described,
Kazuha couldn't help but sigh.
"I still can't believe a bookstore like that could exist in this world."
Being able to casually give out such powerful items—that power might even surpass the Seven Archons.
"I felt the same at first."
"But after experiencing it personally, I finally believed it."
Beidou laughed.
"When this matter is resolved, I'll take you there myself."
"Alright."
Kazuha nodded.
His anticipation grew stronger.
Not far from the battlefield, a large merchant ship from Inazuma heading to Liyue floated on the sea.
When the sailors noticed the terrifying phenomenon ahead, panic immediately spread.
"What… What's happening? Why did the weather suddenly become so terrible?"
"I think there's some huge monster ahead, but the rain makes it hard to see clearly."
"How could a monster appear near Liyue? Isn't the Geo Archon protecting this place?"
"No idea. This looks bad. We should stay away from it."
"Sigh… encountering something like this right after setting sail. Looks like the Shogun's Sakoku Decree really was correct. The world outside is too dangerous…"
The sailors discussed nervously.
Inside one of the ship's cabins, a beautiful woman with fox ears stood by the window, observing the scene.
"There seems to be the aura of a god…"
Yae Miko's expression became serious.
She hadn't expected something like this to happen right before reaching Liyue.
A god-level being had appeared.
It seemed her trip had come at a rather unfortunate time.
Meanwhile, in Liyue Harbor, the incident at sea had not yet affected the city.
Everything remained lively and bustling as usual.
But inside a teahouse, Zhongli slightly raised his eyebrow.
Clearly, he had sensed something.
"A familiar aura… Is that Beisht?"
The only sea gods around Liyue were Osial and his wife.
Osial had already been dealt with yesterday.
So the one appearing now must be Beisht.
After a moment, Zhongli gently shook his head.
"Forget it. I'll leave it to them."
Since he had already decided to retire, he shouldn't interfere anymore.
Besides—after yesterday's impressive performance, he wasn't worried about them failing.
Right now, the Rite of Parting was more important.
Meanwhile, on the Jade Chamber.
"She's finally appeared!"
Seeing Beisht emerge from the sea, Ningguang was delighted rather than alarmed.
Only when the monster surfaced could she deal with it properly.
If it remained hidden in the ocean, it would become a real threat.
With such a hidden enemy lurking, Liyue Harbor's sea ban might never be lifted.
"What are you planning to do?"
Han Feng took a sip of tea and asked with a smile.
Although Beisht looked intimidating, she was actually not that impressive.
If Ningguang hadn't insisted on smashing her with the Jade Chamber,
Han Feng might have been tempted to handle it himself.
"Since they're husband and wife, they should receive the same treatment."
"I plan to let her experience the power of the Jade Chamber three times as well."
Excitement flashed in Ningguang's eyes.
With such a powerful weapon available, not using it would be a waste.
Then she looked at Han Feng.
"But I'll need Boss Han to step away temporarily."
Since the Jade Chamber was about to be used as a weapon,
it wouldn't be safe to remain on it.
"And where will you go?"
Han Feng asked curiously.
Last time they had ridden Klee's Winged Dragon of Ra.
So where would they go this time?
"We'll head to Keqing's ambush point nearby."
Ningguang smiled.
She had already prepared everything.
Just then,
her three secretaries—Baiwen, Baishi, and Baixiao—walked forward.
"Lady Ningguang, Boss Han, we'll move ahead first!"
After speaking, they spread their wind gliders and jumped from the Jade Chamber.
It looked very much like paratroopers dropping from the sky.
"Observing from the ground isn't my style."
"I prefer watching from the air. Would you like to join me?"
Han Feng invited Ningguang.
"That… would be convenient?"
Ningguang was tempted.
If she could choose, the sky was naturally the best vantage point.
Just like last time on Klee's dragon.
"It's nothing."
Han Feng smiled lightly and waved his hand.
The two of them instantly left the Jade Chamber
and stood floating in the sky nearby.
After gaining the power from the Zhuxian Sword Formation, Han Feng himself had become quite powerful.
Floating in the air was effortless for him now.
"As expected of Boss Han."
Ningguang looked impressed.
She was literally floating in midair.
Since that issue was solved, it was time to get down to business.
Ningguang began controlling the Jade Chamber, slowly guiding it toward Beisht.
"Now that the Jade Chamber is moving, this battle is basically over."
Seeing this, Keqing and Beidou both sighed in relief.
Smiles appeared on their faces.
All that remained was waiting for Ningguang to drop the Jade Chamber.
After that,
they could pack up and go home.
Some would go read manga.
Others would go to sleep.
"Looks like Keqing and the others won't even be needed this time. The Jade Chamber alone will—"
Ningguang was smiling as she spoke.
But suddenly—the situation changed.
The fake Peace Star on the Jade Chamber suddenly flickered.
Then—it turned into white powder and scattered into the air.
Instantly, the Jade Chamber began shrinking rapidly.
Within seconds, it returned to its original, much smaller size.
The gigantic floating island that had been looming over Beisht
had now shrunk into nothing more than a tiny pavilion.
The terrifying threat it once posed— was completely gone.
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