Fontaine, Furina looked at the live broadcast from Cloud Retainer, her mood excited.
Originally, she was extremely unconfident about whether she could step onto a Path, even if she was lucky enough to get a ticket for Takagi's Astral Express. Although she was the Hydro Archon recognized by Fontaine, only she herself knew clearly that she was merely a fake Hydro Archon.
She did not possess the power of the Hydro Archon, and even compared to those with a Vision, she also appeared weak. All she possessed was the long life brought by a curse. Such a person, even if she really came to the Universe through Takagi's Astral Express, it would probably be difficult for her to step onto a Path through combat.
Moreover, if someone were to live stream the travel situation at that time, she might even expose herself, letting people know the fact that she actually did not possess power and was not the real Hydro Archon. However, Morax's current situation made her feel a glimmer of hope.
"As long as I can go to the Universe, as long as Takagi can provide some help."
"Even without fighting, perhaps I can also step onto a Path."
Furina muttered to herself, her eyes looking at the Teyvat Forum gradually brightening.
[Venti: Morax being able to step onto the Path of Preservation should not just be because the Amber Lord gave Lord Takagi face. I think, if Morax himself was not suitable for the Path of Preservation, the Amber Lord would not have allowed Morax to gain power from him.]
[Alice: That's right! However, judging by the Geo Archon preserving Liyue for so many years, the Geo Archon is indeed very suitable for the Path of Preservation.]
[Andrius: Compared to the Geo Archon, a certain Anemo Archon is extremely unsuitable for stepping onto the Path of Preservation.]
[Venti: Ehe!]
[Faruzan: I'm starting to understand now why Lord Takagi's Blessing makes it relatively easy for Teyvat people to step onto a Path. Perhaps there's also the reason that the Aeons are giving Lord Takagi face.]
[Yae Miko: Speaking of which, when Lord Takagi invited Yaoshi the Abundance back then, Yaoshi didn't just look at Takagi. At that time, she also bestowed a Blessing upon Herta's Puppet.]
[Yae Miko: Although this should be related to Yaoshi herself not refusing others, if Lord Takagi hadn't called Yaoshi over, Herta would definitely not have been able to receive the Blessing. In a sense, Yaoshi could also be considered as giving Lord Takagi face, right?]
[Tartaglia: Could Klee being able to relatively easily step onto the Destruction Path also be because the Aeon of Destruction, Nanook gave Lord Takagi face?]
[Alice: Well... perhaps the Destruction Aeon wanted to recruit Lord Takagi and destroy the world together?]
[Lumine: The more I think about it, the more terrifying it becomes! Takagi is a gradually recovering Aeon, and Nanook investing in Takagi at this time, might really be anticipating Takagi's recovery into an Aeon close to [Destruction].]
[Alhaitham: Could it be that Preservation Aeon Qlipoth, Yaoshi the Abundance, and other Aeons value Lord Takagi so much, also because they anticipate Takagi becoming closer to them after his recovery?]
[Lumine: I can't figure it out, I can't figure it out. Speaking of which, Liyue's Geo Archon stepped onto a Path without relying on Lord Takagi's Blessing. If one day he wins a ticket for Takagi's Astral Express and travels to the Universe with Takagi, won't he step onto a second Path because of Takagi's Blessing buff?]
[Ningguang: If that were true, it would indeed be a happy event.]
"This this this this this is fake, right?!"
"I must still be dreaming, otherwise how could I see such a way of stepping onto the Path of Preservation?"
Topaz vigorously shook her head, saying in disbelief.
"Stop deceiving yourself, the Amber Lord did indeed let Morax step onto a Path."
"If you don't believe me, why don't you ask the Numby on your shoulder?"
"Ask it, and see if you're dreaming."
La Signora said somewhat proudly to Topaz.
Although Liyue's Geo Archon was not considered a friend of Snezhnaya, they, the Fatui Harbingers, even wanted to obtain a Gnosis from the Liyue Geo Archon. However, this still did not prevent her from feeling proud about the Amber Lord giving Takagi face.
"Numby..."
Topaz turned her head to look at Numby, only to see it, like herself, staring blankly at Morax at this moment, seeming equally surprised by Morax stepping onto a Path.
"Takagi, hurry, before the Amber Lord disappears."
"Ask him to give you face again, and let me also step onto the Path of Preservation."
Herta grabbed one of Takagi's hands and said quickly.
"What are you saying? You are just a Puppet now."
"How can you step onto the Path of Preservation?"
"Besides, do you think you are suitable for stepping onto the Path of Preservation?"
"Can't you learn from Ruan Mei and be a bit calmer when things happen?"
Takagi said.
"Actually, my heart is not calm at this moment either."
"Lord Takagi, can you really influence the direction of the Amber Lord's gaze?"
Ruan Mei shook her head and asked curiously.
Even someone as calm as her would feel surprised seeing the Amber Lord react to Takagi's words.
"Even if you ask that, I'm not entirely sure."
Takagi raised his head and looked in the direction of the Amber Lord.
Although this was the second time meeting an Aeon through an Aeon as a medium. The first time, the meeting was with the Destruction Aeon, and at that time, the Destruction Aeon didn't show much reaction. Takagi was not entirely sure what kind of result this form of meeting with an Aeon would lead to.
However, there was one thing Takagi was certain of, and that was that the Amber Lord in front of him was not the true Amber Lord. It was just a void image He projected, containing energy. If the Aeon's true form had come, Takagi's feeling should have been as profound as when he met Yaoshi the Abundance last time.
"Never mind that, Takagi."
"While the Amber Lord hasn't left yet, quickly say something to Him."
"Even if you don't let me walk the Path of Preservation, that's fine, at least ask Him some questions."
"For example, about things related to Tayzzyronth the Propagation, Ouroboros the Voracity, Ena the Order, Xipe the Harmony, HooH the Equilibrium, Aha the Elation, and Akivili the Trailblaze."
Herta said.
Although she had learned a lot about Aeons through the Simulated Universe, it also left many doubts. Why did the Voracity Aeon disappear after confronting the Propagation Aeon? Why was Ena the Order swallowed by Xipe the Harmony? What kind of role did HooH the Equilibrium play in the Swarm Disaster? These kinds of doubts had troubled Herta for many nights. Now that she saw the Preservation Aeon, the Amber Lord, how could she not want to ask?
"Although you say that, is He really willing to answer these questions?"
Takagi shook his head and looked at the Amber Lord.
"Amber Lord, you heard what this lady said, right?"
"Interested in answering?"
Takagi asked.
There was a moment of silence. Just when Herta thought the Amber Lord wouldn't speak again, that grand voice once again echoed throughout the entire conscious universe space.
[Amber Lord: Time, not enough!]
Takagi: "Not enough? Are you leaving?"
[Amber Lord: ...Abundance. Left a mark on you!]
"Abundance? Could it be Yaoshi?"
Topaz looked at Takagi in horror.
It was hard for Topaz not to associate the Abundance mentioned by the Amber Lord with Yaoshi, the Aeon of Abundance. Considering that Takagi, a recognized Trailblazer by Himeko and others, could meet the Amber Lord's gaze, and also had some kind of mark left on him by Yaoshi the Abundance, Topaz felt her mind gradually becoming muddled.
Takagi raised his eyebrows, not expecting the Preservation Aeon to mention Abundance at this time. Just as he was about to question the Amber Lord further, the entire conscious space suddenly experienced a huge tremor. In just an instant, everyone's consciousness returned to their own bodies.
We're back. As expected, meeting an Aeon through an Aeon also has a time limit. Speaking of which, the Amber Lord mentioned Yaoshi the Abundance at the end. Could it be that He also intends to bestow some of the Preservation's power upon me?
Thinking this, Takagi felt a bit of anticipation about meeting the true form of the Preservation Aeon. He turned his head and looked at Topaz, who was still not fully recovered in front of him.
Perhaps, it's possible to meet the true form of the Preservation Aeon without going through the System. Since the IPC can transport supplies to Qlipoth, the Preservation Aeon, maybe I can also take an IPC interstellar spaceship to meet Qlipoth's true form.
Takagi thought to himself.
That being said, Takagi didn't intend to go and meet the Preservation Aeon right now. Although meeting an Aeon through the System has a time limit, the advantage is safety. And although Qlipoth, the Preservation Aeon, showed a sufficiently friendly attitude towards him, before obtaining enough power, Takagi remained cautious about meeting the Aeon's true form in the outside world. Even if, from the current situation, meeting the Preservation Aeon might truly allow him to learn some secrets related to Aeons from Him and gain some benefits.
Takagi shook his head, casting aside the somewhat complicated thoughts in his mind, and looked up at the battlefield ahead. At this moment, the injury that had pierced through Stelle had already healed. The long spear that had pierced her body had also become her own weapon, just as depicted in the game.
[Dehya: We... we're back! As expected, it's the same in the real world, Trailblazer Stelle has a new weapon in her hand!]
[Candace: Did the long spear that was frozen in Cocolia's hand originally burn again?]
[Alhaitham: Just like when Lord Takagi took the weapon from Cocolia's hand last time.]
[Kaveh: Indeed, Stelle must have stepped onto the Path of Preservation now, and the Geo Archon must have also stepped onto the Path of Preservation.]
[Venti: Next, even without Takagi taking action, we should be able to see the scene of Stelle, the Geo Archon, and others reversing the situation. Even though Cocolia, who embraced the Stellaron, seems to be getting stronger and stronger as the battle time lengthens.]
"Preservation... responded... to you!?"
"How... could this be?!"
Core Cocolia, covered in ice, saw Stelle holding the Flame Lance and for the first time spoke human words.
"Mother, have you regained consciousness?"
"Please, don't be so stubborn anymore."
"Please go and see what Belobog looks like now."
"Belobog is already developing for the better."
"Even though we didn't rely on the Stellaron."
Bronya heard Cocolia's voice and immediately stepped forward to speak.
Unfortunately, Core Cocolia did not respond to Bronya. After saying the previous words to Stelle, she then seemed to go mad, constantly unleashing waves of ice towards Stelle and Bronya, Seele, Morax, and others beside Stelle.
Seeing this, Morax was about to add a Geo Shield with Preservation power to everyone, but Stelle stepped forward with her spear and stood in front of everyone. She inserted the Flame Lance into the ground in front of her, and a wall of fire immediately rose in front of everyone.
Cocolia's ice crashed into the wall of fire, but it didn't even cause a ripple.
"So... such powerful flames!"
"And, it's so similar to Lord Takagi back then!"
Bennett exclaimed.
Before Bennett's surprise ended, Stelle swung the Flame Lance in her hand. The eyes of the huge mechanical Engine of Creation, which had been silent since being knocked aside by Cocolia, suddenly lit up.
Immediately, the Engine of Creation's massive left fist fell, directly smashing the unprepared Cocolia into the ground.
"This scene, it seems like I've seen it somewhere."
Amber muttered.
"Lord... Lord Takagi also controlled the Engine of Creation to attack Cocolia, and also smashed her into the ground!"
Noelle said, looking at Stelle with envy.
"No wonder the sense of déjà vu is so strong."
"Could it be that this Stelle has also mastered the 'Lance of the Eternal Freeze' and 'Flaming Lance' that Takagi used when he held the Flame Lance back then?"
Eula said doubtfully, gripping her greatsword with both hands.
"Now is not the time to discuss this."
"Cheer up, the battle isn't over yet."
Morax said.
After stepping onto the Path of Preservation, Morax's perception of the surrounding energy became even more sensitive. Therefore, he could clearly sense Cocolia's energy, which had not weakened at all at this moment.
As expected, after Morax's words fell, the Engine of Creation's giant fist that had landed on the ground was suddenly sent flying, and Cocolia, carrying violent Imaginary Energy, flew directly into the sky.
"No, really? Summoning a meteor again?"
Bennett looked at the familiar scene before him, his eyes instantly wide.
Morax's eyes narrowed, and he immediately spread his hands, using Path Power of the Path of Preservation to activate the power of Geo element.
Morax: "Solid as a rock!"
Lines of rock pillars quickly rose from the ground, forming a circle around everyone. And with the fluctuations emitted by the many rock pillars, everyone was immediately covered in a layer of Geo element shields filled with Path Power of the Path of Preservation.
[Pantalone: Geo Archon, is this planning to use his own power to withstand Cocolia's pseudo-Skyfall meteor?]
[Tartaglia: His shield didn't even withstand Cocolia's weaker attack before, shouldn't Stelle put a shield on everyone at this time? By the way, Stelle should be able to put shields on those around her, just like Takagi did back then.]
[Ningguang: Although Rex Lapis's shield could withstand Cocolia's attack before, the current Rex Lapis is different now.]
[Lumine: Stelle did indeed make the same gesture as Takagi did when he put shields on us back then, but she didn't do it in the end, instead taking an attacking stance. Does she think the Geo Archon can defend against Cocolia's attack this time?]
Under everyone's gaze, the Stellaron Cocolia quickly accumulated power. Soon, a giant meteor accumulated power and descended towards everyone, slamming heavily onto the rock pillars summoned by Morax and the Geo shields on everyone.
Rumble!
The immense tremor once again swept across the entire Creation Platform. However, no matter how intense the tremor of the battlefield was, when the dust and smoke cleared, the spectators clearly saw that the rock pillars summoned by the Geo Archon had collapsed, and the shields covering everyone had developed multiple cracks, but the Geo shield, in the end, did not completely shatter, and Stelle, Morax, Gepard, and the others were not harmed in the slightest.
"How resilient, to be able to defend against even an attack like that!"
"Truly someone worth learning from!"
Gepard said with emotion, looking at Morax.
"Mm-hmm, I wish my shield could be that powerful too."
March 7th nodded, agreeing.
"The Amber Lord did indeed let him step onto the Path of Preservation."
"Takagi, truly a remarkable person."
Dan Heng sighed, and then looked at Stelle, whose spear tip was already burning fiercely.
"Stelle should have also gained considerable power."
Dan Heng muttered softly.