Genshin Impact: Starting with Jing Yuan's Character Card

'Recognition from the Geo Archon obtained… Extraction opportunities x2… Considering that the holder has not fully integrated their power, the extraction opportunities will be delayed for two years.'

Listening to Void Archives' explanation, Yun Fan only had one word in his mind.

Six!

He never expected there to be a delay in issuing the extraction opportunities. But Void Archives was right—he hadn't fully mastered Jing Yuan's power yet. If he obtained other items or character cards now, he would only get distracted. It was better to fully master one thing before moving on to the next.

"Mr. Yun Fan, from a rational perspective, continuing this battle won't directly harm Liyue Harbor, but it might spark rumors of a god's revival, causing panic among the people. Perhaps we should end it here." Zhongli put away the Vortex Vanquisher and made this suggestion.

I don't believe you, you sly old man! You've probably already figured out my strength and want to stop now. What rumors? You could easily suppress them with a single divine decree!

You made me bleed so much; I have to land at least one hit on you!

Having come this far, Yun Fan had no intention of stopping. He really wanted to experience the Geo Archon's Planet Befall. If the Jade Shield represented absolute defense, then Planet Befall represented ultimate destructive power.

"Zhong Er… Mr. Zhongli, since we've come this far, why don't we each unleash one final move to decide the outcome?" Yun Fan almost blurted out "Zhong Erzhu" but managed to stop himself in time.

What did he want to call me? Zhongli frowned. His intuition told him it wasn't a compliment.

"Very well. What does Mr. Yun Fan propose?"

"Let me witness your strongest attack!"

Yun Fan closed his eyes. When he opened them again, his golden pupils revealed a crescent-shaped mark, radiating dazzling light. Arcs of electricity danced between his hair strands. At this moment, he resembled the God of Thunder.

Rumble…

The sound of thunder rolled across the sky. A vast expanse of lightning shot into the air, coiling above Guyun Stone Forest like divine punishment.

Even from a hundred miles away in Liyue Harbor, it was clearly visible.

"This level of elemental energy… Is it the Electro Archon from Inazuma, or has a god broken through the Geo Archon's seal?"

On the outskirts of Liyue Harbor, Ningguang stood on the Jade Chamber, her brows furrowed. She had sensed the intense elemental fluctuations coming from Guyun Stone Forest earlier. Since Ningguang possessed a Geo Vision, she was particularly sensitive to Geo energy. She had only sensed the Geo fluctuations from Guyun Stone Forest.

But now… the towering lightning was visible even to ordinary people.

"Ningguang, do you have any ideas?" Just as Ningguang was deep in thought, a voice interrupted her. She turned to see a purple-haired girl with cat-like ears running toward her, out of breath.

"Isn't this the newly appointed Yuheng, Keqing? What brings you to my humble abode?" Ningguang covered her mouth with a slight smile, teasing her.

"No time for jokes. Do you have any idea what's happening at Guyun Stone Forest?" Keqing ignored Ningguang's teasing. The two were familiar enough in private that such formalities weren't necessary.

Hearing Keqing's words, Ningguang also became serious.

"I don't have any concrete information, but I sensed powerful Geo energy. Based on my analysis, it must be the Geo Archon's divine power. The person fighting him is no ordinary individual—it could be the Electro Archon from Inazuma or a god who has broken free from its seal. However, I've heard that Inazuma has recently begun to close its borders and has implemented a Vision Hunt Decree. I think the latter is more likely."

After listening to Ningguang's analysis, Keqing fell silent. This level of battle was beyond the reach of mortals like them. All they could do was watch and wait for the outcome.

This sense of helplessness made Keqing grip the Lion's Roar at her waist tightly. Ningguang glanced at her but said nothing.

Guyun Stone Forest…

"Such overwhelming power." Zhongli extended his right hand, and a golden cube resembling the Unmoving Essential Stone appeared in his palm. His clothes gradually transformed into a white cloak—his divine attire from the past. At this moment, Zhongli was going all out.

He felt a tremendous threat from the lightning, the likes of which he hadn't felt since the Cataclysm 500 years ago, when the Heavenly Principles had posed a similar danger.

He felt the blood of the God of War awakening within him. Thick divine power surged through his body, as if it would burst forth at any moment.

On Yun Fan's side, his power had reached its peak. Endless lightning coalesced into a hundred-foot-tall thunder giant—The Divine Favor. The giant wielded a lightning-forged blade, moving in sync with Yun Fan's chants.

"By the glorious spirits, heed my command—strike without mercy!"

"Planet Befall!"

My Body, Radiant vs. Planet Befall.

As Yun Fan gave the command, Zhongli also unleashed his full divine power. Golden Geo energy surged from his body, and a massive starry array appeared in the sky. A meteor hundreds of meters in diameter descended from it.

The moment the two collided, the world seemed to lose its color, as if time itself had paused…

A few days later…

"Zhong Erzhu, you thick-browed, big-eyed sneak! You ambushed me!"

"Hey, don't hit the face!"

"You need to have some magnanimity…!"

In the backyard of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Zhongli and Yun Fan were sparring with wooden sticks. In reality, Zhongli was teaching Yun Fan the Rain of Stone spear technique. Since they were focusing on combat skills, neither of them could use elemental energy.

After spending these past few days together, Zhongli's impression of Yun Fan had completely changed. This guy was a complete rogue, with a face thicker than a city wall. He had even given Zhongli such an unpleasant nickname.

Thinking this, Zhongli's movements became even more fierce. However, he was still careful, targeting areas that would hurt but not injure Yun Fan. This led to the scene just now.

Hearing Yun Fan's cries of pain, Zhongli finally eased up, intending to end the session.

Just then, "Zhong Erzhu, are you even listening to me?"

Maybe I should hit him a bit harder.

Some time later, Yun Fan lay sprawled in the courtyard, breathing heavily. His face was swollen, but thanks to his recovery abilities, it would be back to normal by tomorrow morning.

"Oh~ Isn't this Mr. Yun Fan? You've gotten so weak in just a day?" A playful voice reached Yun Fan's ears, and he felt the sunlight above him being blocked.

Opening his eyes, he found himself staring into a pair of beautiful plum blossom eyes.

"Ah, it's little Hu Tao." At this time, the 14-year-old Hu Tao was squatting in front of him, her pretty eyes fixed on him—or rather, on the bruise on his face.

"I told you you're a premium customer of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. If Mr. Zhongli accidentally kills you one day, you'll at least have a grand funeral. Since we're acquaintances, I can give you a 50% discount~"

"Ah, it's fine. Let me tell you, in a real fight, Zhongli's no match for me." Yun Fan turned his head away, stubbornly refusing to admit defeat.

"Really~" Hu Tao turned Yun Fan's head back, forcing him to look at her.

"Of course. I just got careless and didn't dodge. Why are you laughing? Zhong Erzhu ambushed me…"

"Giggle…"

Yun Fan's words elicited a silver-bell-like laugh from Hu Tao.

"Alright, I get it. Now get up!" Hu Tao stood up, only to see Yun Fan suddenly sigh.

"What's wrong?" Hu Tao looked at him, puzzled.

"I can see your face from this angle. Many girls can't see their faces from this angle."

"Can't see their faces?" Hu Tao looked down, meeting Yun Fan's gaze again. Suddenly, she seemed to understand something and stomped her foot down on Yun Fan.

But Yun Fan was faster, disappearing in a flash.

The Wangsheng Funeral Parlor was filled with the furious roar of a young girl: "Yun Fan! Don't let me catch you!!"