Just as the Raiden Shogun's long blade was about to strike them, Lumine's longsword suddenly flared with intense fire, firmly blocking the Shogun's descending strike.
Lumine was also enveloped by a fiery red shield, completely unharmed.
At the same moment, Yunling was covered in a lightning shield, with Electro element power empowering her weapon, and together with Lumine, she directly blocked the Shogun's attack.
In this collision, the Raiden Shogun actually retreated several steps.
If Kazuha's friend can make a limited-time comeback, why can't Ruola?
Lumine and Yunling were confused in sync. Lumine's pupils flickered as she looked at the longsword in her hand, which was emitting a scorching heatwave.
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At the same time, far away in Liyue, the Vision on Diluc's waist, which had been extinguished, suddenly lit up as he was searching for traces of Malice.
Diluc stopped and looked closely.
After confirming that he hadn't seen wrong, he was first puzzled, then, thinking of something, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he immediately set off for Mondstadt.
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Player's World.
Chen Xiyao immediately thought of Ruola when she saw the fiery red elemental power flashing on the sword.
That fiery girl, wasn't a part of her soul fused with the sword?
"Ruola..."
Suddenly, Chen Xiyao seemed to think of something:
"Oh no, Kazuha's friend's vision flared up to block an attack and then went out. Will Ruola's soul also..."
: "It's Ruola, it's her soul!"
: "No!"
: "Why is she still trying to protect us even like this?"
: "No, if Ruola's soul is gone here, I'll make mhy disappear too!"
: "Blondie, quickly put away the sword!"
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Yunling, meanwhile, felt the sudden increase in electro elemental power on her body. At first, she thought it was her second sister's, but on second thought, her second sister didn't have that ability.
Could it be...
While Yunling was full of confusion, Anqi took the opportunity to touch her face.
She had long wanted to know what it felt like for her other self to pinch Yunling's collagen-filled little face, and now she finally knew.
Yunling, whose face was touched, angrily bared her teeth at Anqi.
Anqi, like someone who had taken advantage, immediately ran away.
"Goodbye..."
Anqi dragged Rosalyne and ran, not daring to delay for a moment.
Are you kidding? Not only is the Raiden Shogun here now, Ei is about to come out, and there's also Yae Miko...
If they don't run now, are they waiting for them to fight?
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The resistance had already charged forward, and some of them had previously been targets of the Vision Hunt Decree.
The Visions on the Statue of the Omnipresent God were all glowing at this time, which was all Yae Miko's doing.
For the success of this plan, Yae Miko had been preparing for a long time. Although there was a slight unexpected incident during the process, overall, it was quite smooth.
Lumine was still in shock from the longsword in her hand, and Paimon reminded her:
"Hey, Traveler, what should we do? They are no match for the Shogun!"
Lumine had to temporarily put aside the matter of the sword and look at the Raiden Shogun, who was indifferent to the people below.
She leaped up, and the Endless Acuity in her hand was enveloped by a large amount of Electro element. Lumine raised her longsword high and struck at the Shogun.
The same scene as before reappeared. Recalling the plan with Yae Miko, Lumine knew that the true deity, Raiden Ei, was about to meet her again.
Lumine was quickly enveloped into the Plane of Euthymia. She had been here before, but that didn't mean she liked coming here.
Inside the Plane of Euthymia, Ei was sitting cross-legged. Noticing Lumine's arrival, she stood up.
"We meet again."
"Let me think, what exactly brought you before me again?"
"Is your foolish bravery to protect those people... or is it your true intention to meet me?"
Lumine: "The Fatui misled the Raiden Shogun, the Vision Hunt Decree should not have been issued!"
Ei: "You didn't awaken me from my eternal meditation just to say these things, did you?"
"Then you might be underestimating me too much. I, of course, know about the Vision Hunt Decree."
Lumine was surprised: "You know everything that's happening outside?"
Ei: "Not exactly. What I know is only everything about 'eternity'..."
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While Lumine and Ei were conversing in the Plane of Euthymia, outside Tenshukaku.
After Lumine was pulled into the Plane of Euthymia, the Raiden Shogun also disappeared.
Everyone gathered in front of Tenshukaku, waiting for the final result.
Paimon was flying back and forth, very anxious. Yunling spoke up to remind her:
"Paimon, have you forgotten what the Guuji said?"
"I haven't forgotten, but Lumine is now facing the Electro Archon directly..."
Lumine challenging the Electro Archon alone, as long as she defeats her in the Plane of Euthymia, Inazuma's Vision Hunt Decree can be resolved.
But it sounds simple, how could it be that easy?
Yae Miko also said she would help, but she hasn't appeared yet.
Yunling pulled little Paimon onto her lap, thinking about what delicious food to make for Ei after today.
Staying alone in the Plane of Euthymia for so long, she must have felt bored.
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Inside the Plane of Euthymia.
This is a space formed by Ei's will. To change Ei's mind, one must defeat her here, fair and square!
Of course, this defeat doesn't solely rely on strength. In battles here, one's own will, or rather, desires.
The stronger these things are, the stronger the power exerted.
Lumine finally proposed her idea. She wanted to have a match with Ei here, to show her the wishes of others, and to make her revoke the Vision Hunt Decree!
Ei's will to pursue eternity was firm, and she naturally did not fear Lumine's challenge.
The battle was about to begin. Lumine was ultimately no match. After being repelled again, she noticed something trembling on her body.
Lumine took out the item and found that it was the omamori that Miko had given her earlier.
And Miko's voice happened to come from behind Lumine at this moment:
"Oh, only remembering it now?"
Miko's arrival surprised Ei. Knowing her good friend's personality, she only thought for a moment and understood the general situation.
"Miko, is this your plan?"
Yae Miko waved her small hand, turned her head, and showed her signature smile.
"Don't forget, who taught you to embed consciousness into objects."
With that, Miko leaned close to Lumine's ear: "You wouldn't think that relying solely on your desire could overcome Ei's will, would you?"
"Although you are here, their wishes have long been entrusted to you."
"So, close your eyes..."
Lumine obediently closed her eyes. Just as Yae Miko said, countless wishes flashed through her mind.
( "For the people I want to protect!" )
( "To become the best swordsman in the world!" )
( "I hope everyone can live a good life!" )
Every time a commoner's wish flashed, Lumine's strength grew by one point.
Suddenly, Lumine froze.
( "I hope the Archon can look at me!" )
( "I want to face that majestic light directly!" )
( "I want to travel to other countries and make lots of delicious food!" )
( "I hope everyone in Mondstadt won't be sad because of my departure, and I hope Lumine can travel through the Seven Nations with the sword I gave her!" )
Lumine knew perfectly well whose last wish that was, but precisely because of this, she froze.
Why?
Lumine looked at the longsword in her hand, recalled everything that had happened before, and suddenly understood.
"Ruola, thank you..."
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