"The matter of the World Tree has come to an end for now. We just need to observe slowly. Now that this matter is over, how about we meet again next time when we have time, Barzeb?"
"Okay. Call me if you need anything. Bye."
Zhong Li considerately gave him the steps. Although Lei Dianying didn't quite understand this kind of emotional intelligence, he still nodded in agreement, and then transformed into a galloping thunder dragon again, flying towards the vast ocean with overwhelming power.
Zhong Li looked at the departing lightning, laughed and shook his head.
Chapter 62: The Altar Repair Team
Zhong Li couldn't help but sigh:
"Just like before, I only focus on what I care about. But shouldn't a warrior's heart be pure like this?"
"Senior Thunder God, see you next time~~"
Beside him, the young and tender Wind God was waving his hands happily.
Zhong Li laughed again. Although the matter of the World Tree was not a pleasant event, being able to travel with these two young gods, the ancient Stone Heart could not help but be infected and became much more cheerful.
"Wendy, is there anywhere else you'd like to go? Liyue is a vast land with abundant resources. If you want to go sightseeing, you can go there."
"That's not... huh?"
During the conversation, Wendy's eyes suddenly turned cold and she turned her head to look in the direction of Mondstadt.
Zhong Li raised his hand, feeling the cold and sharp wind, and then looked towards Mondstadt. He remembered that this younger generation had come to seek help for the Abyss Cult's riot.
"Something happened? I'll go with you."
"Well, I won't be polite then. Please follow me to the battle line, old man."
The two gods rushed towards Mondstadt without stopping.
Passing by Liyue Harbor, Zhong Li lowered his head subconsciously, looking at the prosperous city and people he managed.
'First the World Tree, then the Abyss. The God of Wind is about to take over, and the crisis before Babatos' death cannot be ignored. Balzeb closed the country and then opened it again, and there must be some reasons... There are all kinds of changes, and Liyue is surrounded in the middle, and will be the first to be affected by any changes on either side. Is the era of human rule really suitable now?'
Zhong Li sighed in his heart, and some of his thoughts began to waver.
Then he shook off all distracting thoughts and quickly rushed to Mondstadt side by side with the little devil.
……
Time goes back to the same time when Wendy set out from Mondstadt.
In the Wolf Territory, the first group of wolf knights traveled through the mountains and forests to explore the way ahead. Behind them followed a team of regular knights, responsible for clearing the way and clearing monsters. Behind them were the priests, nuns, and construction team members who were protected.
Among them are the devout priest Barbara and the genius alchemist Angel.
"This road is so difficult to walk on. It feels like no one has been here for a long, long time."
"That's right. According to the records, the Wolf King doesn't like to be disturbed and has repeatedly refused visitors, so Mondstadt hasn't sent out a formal greeting team for hundreds of years. Nowadays, only a few adventurers or members of knight groups who occasionally go in and out of Wolf Territory for exploration and material collection, so there are basically no complete roads."
"Oh, so that's how it is."
Barbara listened to Angie's bookish introduction and nodded, with a cute and obedient expression as if she had learned something.
Although mythology is a major part of the church's education, it is not comprehensive. Barbara did not know the details of why the North Wind Wolf King gradually became a legend only recorded in books, and the situation of the Wolf Territory.
"Anyway, it's been who knows how many hundreds of years since the Knights of West Wind and the Church of West Wind have visited the Wind God's family again, and they are going to renovate the altar for Him. This is a big deal! Barbara is extremely honored to be able to do something for the Wind God's family."
Barbara had beads of sweat on her forehead, but she had a bright smile on her face.
Although she looks like a spoiled little princess, Barbara is actually very hardworking. Helping people in the church is not an easy job.
So even when climbing rugged mountains, she still showed full energy for the faith in her heart. Even if she was tired and sweating, she still did not complain.
The idol pastor's vitality also infected the clergy and construction workers around him who had average physical strength, making the team move forward faster than expected.
"Awoo~~"
At this time, wolves howled everywhere.
But before the crowd could panic, they saw that the wolves were just following them and showed no signs of attacking.
"Lupica said... Mond... friends... will lead the way for you..."
Lei Ze rode a wolf and appeared in front of the wolf riders, explaining to everyone the purpose of the wolves' visit.
People's hearts were relieved.
The clergy, in particular, all showed surprised smiles.
You must know that the wolves in the Wolf Territory are the followers of the North Wind Wolf King, that is, the followers of the Wind God.
The wolf walks with the people of Mond. This scene is very similar to the scene in the mythological text where the wind god guides Mond, and the people of Mond and the wind god's followers walk side by side.
Although the levels are very different, the nature is the same, both represent the close connection between the God of Wind and Mondstadt. How can this not excite the clergy?
With the help of the local wolves, the knights' defense pressure was reduced and their marching speed was accelerated.
After overcoming countless obstacles on the road and destroying countless mountain monsters, they finally arrived at the legendary Wolf King Altar, the abode of the Wind God's followers as recorded in mythological books.
"Big Wolf, here we come~~"
Under the shocked gazes of the clergy, Angie jumped into the altar and ran towards the center while greeting everyone.
"Angie, be careful. Stepping in is like a challenge..."
"I've already said it, I'm the demon god Andrius! The wolf king of the north wind! I'm not called Big Wolf!"
Under the astonished gaze of the people of Mondstadt, the mighty and majestic giant wolf Shadow Rain appeared in the altar. However, it did not attack Angie who had entered the altar as the legend said, but only let out an extremely intimidating roar.
Andrius looked at the girl blinking her big eyes in the howling cold wind, not showing any fear at all. Then he looked at the group of Mondstadt people gathered by the altar, sighed helplessly, and then lay down, assuming a solemn and dignified resting posture.
In fact, Andrius refused to repair the altar when he was first asked to do so. Can't you Mondstadt people just come and repair it as you please? Do I have no face?
But after looking at the ruined altar where there was not a single good piece of land left - those who knew him would say that Andrius was indeed fierce and powerful, while those who didn't would think that he had some special aesthetic taste.
Even if it is to save face in front of future challengers - ahem, no, it has nothing to do with face. The main reason is that the Wolf Cavalry Unit has just started to be established, and we may have to deal with Mond more in the future. Since Mond wants to show courtesy, then let it be, I, Andrius, don't care.
"Since it is a formal visit, let's give it some leniency and not consider it a challenge."
Andrius spoke slowly, his majestic voice echoing in the wind, and at the same time, it also took away the cold air covering the altar.
The Mond people looked at each other, then quickly entered the altar and began work.
The alchemist smelted the materials on site, and the construction team immediately spread out the ancient drawings that had been checked with the church for a long time.
Building an altar for the followers of the wind god, working under the eyes of the demon god, is something they can brag about for the rest of their lives. Of course, if they make a mistake, they will also be laughed at for the rest of their lives, so they will definitely do it with all their professionalism.
The clergy of the Order of Favonius came before Andrius and expressed the Mond people's greetings and faith to the followers of the God of Wind with solemn and rigorous religious ceremonies.
Chapter 63: Invasion from the Abyss
Andrius experienced the unique religious ceremony, suddenly raised his wolf head, and said seriously:
"You read it wrong. What wind god Barbatos? It's Batobas."
"Hmm? Ah? Eh!"
The clergy were in disarray.
At the same time, An Qi, who was standing next to him, also had a dull look in her eyes. She looked as if she had been injected with conflicting new knowledge and was now struggling with her existing worldview.
"It's Lord Barbatos...right?"
"Bartobas."
"But, Lord Andrius, the scriptures clearly state..."
"It's Bartobas."
The above is the communication process between Qian Zhang and Andrius.
It should be said that the clergy who heard it were all very confused.
In theory, blasphemy is a serious sin.
However, this was said by the Wind God's followers, and they were very serious. Could it be that there was something wrong with the classics?
……
At the same time, Lisa in the library yawned lazily.
"The Wind God's followers, this is a joke from the North Wind Wolf King... I dare not expose it blindly. What if this is the way the Wind God and his followers get along with each other? I'd better forgive me for offending the Wind God's followers. I just hope that little Anqi won't make trouble again. Alas, this child is obviously very smart, but sometimes a little stupid. Once she trusts someone, she will believe anything."
Lisa smiled slyly, as if she saw her disciple doubting his life at that moment.
But I don't mean to take pleasure in misfortune.
I just thought it would be interesting.
……
At the same time, in a secret place in Benlang Territory.
"Die scum, die scum, Nastana Road, die scum~~"
Three abyss wizards were flying around the fire rack, chanting dark spells from the abyss as they danced.
The spell summons the magic of the Abyss in a secret way that bypasses the eyes and ears of the Seven Gods and Skylanders.
An invisible force was transmitted to the depths of the forest while the spell was being chanted, causing countless hillbillies, monsters, and others to have their muscles swell up and their eyes turn red.
"It's done... Damn it, I don't know where that wind dragon has flown to. I have to stop the plan that I have prepared for so long. Is this the plan of the God of Wind? How abominable!"
"It's hard to say. Right now, we still can't be sure whether the Wind God has awakened. But no matter what, the long preparations cannot be wasted. Since we can't assimilate the dragon right away, we should assimilate this old wolf first. Compared with the living dragon, the old wolf with only the will of the demon god left obviously has weaker resistance. Once we take down this old wolf, it will be easier to attack the wind dragon, which is not a loss."
"The problem is that the Mondstadt people have appeared at the Wolf King's Altar for some reason. It looks like there are quite a few of them, and there are many knights as well. I'm afraid there will be a lot of trouble."
The three Abyss Masters were talking to each other, and the atmosphere was filled with frustration.
Until one of them suddenly burst into laughter.
"Foolish! The so-called war is to avoid disadvantages and create advantages as much as possible, and with sufficient thinking and careful thinking, we can turn the material into advantages. Why do you think I am here to cast a spell and control the monsters in the Wolf Territory?"
"Stop talking nonsense and tell me your plan."
"The Knights of Favonius have indeed added some obstacles to our plan, but at the same time, isn't it just the right thing to do to stimulate Andrius' emotions by sprinkling the blood of Mond and the wolf pack all over the altar? It doesn't matter if he is happy, angry, sad, or happy, as long as it is an extreme emotional fluctuation, in his state, it will only be easier for him to integrate into the Abyss!"
"Yeah, that makes sense. So what are we waiting for? If things don't get any worse, take action!"
Then, the horns of the Hillilch people sounded, and in the jungle, all kinds of monsters rushed towards the Wolf King's altar.
……
"Are you finally here?"
At the Wolf King Altar, Andrius suddenly raised his head and looked in the direction outside the altar.
The Abyss Cult wants to cause trouble, and their first target is Tevarin who is tortured by poisonous blood, so Andrius who is also in an incomplete state is naturally in danger.
Wendy would not forget to remind Him of such things.
At this moment, feeling the dark aura coming from all directions, Andrius was both shocked and angry.
"People of Mond, stop what you are doing. Prepare to fight. The monsters are coming."
"Ah? What are you talking about, Lord Andrius?"
"They are a dangerous enemy coming from the abyss. They are coming at this time on purpose, right? Anyway, be prepared to meet them."
The Mond people naturally believed the warning from the Wind God's followers. So non-combatants quickly retreated to the center of the altar, while the Knights stood guard outside, all ready for battle.
"Monsters! It's a monster tide. So many monsters!"
The reconnaissance wolf riders quickly went back and forth to report the situation.
Everyone became nervous.
"Barbara, launch the signal flare. Timaus, activate the portable ground communication device and ask Master Lisa for help. Other alchemists, help me prepare the alchemical cannon!"
"Yes!"
An Qi also felt the power of the abyss.
It came a bit suddenly. And now this clone is a mortal, and cannot use the power to directly eliminate the threat.
Then, we can only deal with it through war.
"Zi-"
The power of the earth's veins flows on the alchemy platform. The various materials originally used to build the altar are reshaped and recreated by alchemy and transformed into cannons driven by elemental forces.
