Chapter 94: Zhongli's Consideration, Contract Established
Rather than waste resources meaninglessly, why not put them all to work for me? Teyvat has no shortage of talent.
Wu Tong stroked his chin in thought, a gleam flashing in his eyes from time to time.
[Wandering the Mortal World]: Wu Tong, my young friend, to tell the truth, Teyvat's current situation is indeed grim. I have truly considered relocating Liyue to another world.
[Wandering the Mortal World]: But since Teyvat is the world of my birth, after consideration, I decided to at least attempt our plan first, to see if it can succeed.
[Wandering the Mortal World]: If it fails, then I will persuade the other gods to migrate to your world together. How about that?
The moment Wu Tong spoke, Zhongli understood his intent. With six thousand years of experience, he easily saw through the hidden meaning in Wu Tong's words.
Zhongli naturally knew that in Teyvat's condition, not only was ascension impossible, even survival was in jeopardy.
The Archons' plan was nearly hopeless, and even if it succeeded, Teyvat would suffer severe damage.
Understanding this, Zhongli had indeed thought about relocating Liyue to another world to safeguard his people.
In the months since joining the group chat, Zhongli had examined the worlds of the others, and found that only one was truly suitable.
Fu Hua and March 7's worlds were excluded—still within the Sea of Trees cosmology, far too dangerous.
The group leader's world was even worse; Zhongli had no certainty of surviving its early dangers, let alone its later crises.
He Xizi's world, marked by interstellar war, was also unsuitable. Tsukasa Kadoya's world was rife with villains and immense power, quickly dismissed. Rimuru's world as well—ruled by the law of the jungle, filled with strong beings and endless schemes—was not ideal either.
That left only Zhang Chulan's world and Wu Tong's world.
But Zhang Chulan's world was full of tangled national powers. Moving Liyue there could easily create chaos. Zhongli excluded it too.
Thus, his final decision was clear: if all else failed, he would move Liyue into Wu Tong's world.
Even though Wu Tong's world also followed survival of the fittest, Zhongli had full confidence in his strength to suppress any threat.
Even against the gods of Wu Tong's world, Zhongli was certain he could prevail. Such was the confidence of the God of War.
Moreover, Wu Tong was a transmigrator destined to rise, holding the advantage of a cheat-like existence. Aligning with him was also a wise move.
With his mind made up, Zhongli had been planning to bring this up. To his surprise, Wu Tong had already hinted at it, and so he seized the chance to lay everything out.
If their plan failed, Zhongli would lead the people of all Seven Nations to Wu Tong's world.
[Seeker of Dao]: That is wonderful news. Then I will await your word, Zhongli.
Hearing Zhongli's answer, Wu Tong had no objection. Everyone in the group knew how dire Teyvat's plight was.
Wu Tong was confident he could persuade the people of Teyvat eventually, so there was no rush.
Based on Ying's journey, it would be a few years at most before results were clear. He had that time, and could use it to secure territories in the Douluo world, lest things become awkward when the people arrived with nowhere to settle.
As for Zhongli going back on his word? Impossible. Had he not once said, "Even if the heavens fall, contracts must be fulfilled"?
For Zhongli, contracts were sacred. Betraying one was unthinkable.
After finalizing the plan, Wu Tong and Zhongli spoke a while longer. Then Wu Tong sent the Horse Talisman to Zhongli through a red packet.
Once that was done, Wu Tong did not return to the group chat. Instead, he opened his private messages with Fu Hua.
[Seeker of Dao]: Fu Hua, do you remember what we discussed half a month ago?
[Seeker of Dao]: Do you have time tomorrow? I plan to visit your side to find the teacher.
…
Honkai World.
Far East Branch of Schicksal.
St. Freya Academy.
Inside the Valkyrie training grounds.
At that moment, Fu Hua sat on a nearby bench, quietly observing Kiana and the others training.
While watching them, she let part of her consciousness sink into the group chat, scrolling through the new messages.
…
"Mei, I'm so tired Later I'll need your fried chicken nuggets to recover my energy"
The white-haired troublemaker whined while training, clinging to the purple-haired beauty beside her.
"Alright, alright, once training is over, I'll make them for you…" Raiden Mei replied indulgently, watching Kiana's greedy expression with fondness.
"Idiot Kiana." Bronya Zaychik, standing nearby, couldn't help but throw out a sharp comment.
She truly couldn't understand how this girl could be the future savior.
"Gray-haired midget, what did you say?" Hearing Bronya's jab, Kiana couldn't hold back. She glared fiercely at her, as if ready to leap into an argument the very next second.
"Aiya, don't fight again…" Mei sighed helplessly, stepping in as peacemaker—something she had to do nearly every day.
"Hmph" "Hmph"
Hearing Mei's gentle words, neither wanted to make things difficult for her, so both turned their heads away with a snort.
Children, the both of you. Mei couldn't help but complain inwardly at the familiar sight.
"Mei, Mei, look! It seems the class monitor isn't watching us right now."
Only a husky could be so easily distracted.
Within a minute, Kiana acted as though she'd spotted something amazing, whispering excitedly to Mei.
Hearing her, the others all turned their gaze toward the rest platform, where Fu Hua usually sat.
"She's right, the class monitor doesn't seem to be paying attention."
Mei also found it strange. By Fu Hua's nature, she should have been closely monitoring their training.
"Mei, based on analysis, class monitor is likely engaged in conversation with people from other worlds in that group chat."
Bronya, watching curiously, calmly presented her deduction.
"That's the chat group she mentioned to us before?"
"So she's talking to others… no wonder."
Realization dawned on them both.
…
While they were speaking, Fu Hua exited the chat group.
Remembering the messages she had just read, her expression turned dark, a faint black aura spreading from her body. The oppressive force pressed heavily upon everyone present.
"Mei, class monitor feels scary right now…"
The Kaslana family carried the legendary intuition of fools, and Kiana was no exception.
Sensing the danger first, she trembled as she whispered to Mei.
Once, she would never have feared Fu Hua. But in recent times, Fu Hua had not only intensified her training but also forced her to study.
For someone hopeless at academics, Kiana naturally loathed knowledge. Thus, she began to fear Fu Hua, who compelled her to learn.
Stare—
As a fusion warrior of the Previous Era, even weakened and damaged, Fu Hua's senses remained sharp.
She easily heard Kiana's mutterings at this distance. Her dead, emotionless gaze shot straight toward Kiana's direction.
(End of this chapter)
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