The Solstice Kingdom became the most economically powerful country within three years, which is inseparable from the Solstice Prince. "The Zhidong Mission arrived in Liyue in the morning, and His Royal Highness the Prince came to our auction house at noon. We are truly lucky. In order to express our welcome, I have two small gifts for Your Highness to accept." Several of the waiters brought over two gift boxes. "The first thing is the perch of Heguan. The thunderbird once stopped at the ancient ruins of Heguan, and the plants it touched formed the perch, which contains the breath and power of the thunderbird." Compared with the eight collections auctioned today, the value of the perch is lower, but it is worth at least hundreds of thousands of molads, and Ji Fang is considerate enough to use it as a gift. "The second treasure is an ancient coin dug out from an ancient tomb. It is very old. Even archaeologists cannot determine the exact age." Su Yu picked up the ancient coin and took a closer look. There were Celtic patterns engraved on the surface. Zhongli muttered: "I have seen this kind of coin before, at least before the war between gods and demons." Su Yu smiled and said: "There is no need for the perch, I will keep this ancient coin." Before the current Seven Gods Civilization, there was a unified civilization on the continent of Teyvat. The Celtic patterns on the coins were the symbol of that era.
The triangle symbol on Paimon's chest is also called the Celtic triangle. There are also many ruins of ancient civilizations where Celtic patterns can be found. "Boss Ji, check out." Ningguang's secretary Baishi walked in, found Zhongli inside, and said hello, "Mr. Zhongli, you are here too." Ning Guang once told him that he must treat Zhongli politely whenever he sees him. Baishi didn't dare to neglect. Zhongli asked directly: "Whether the salt ruler and salt cup, the relics of the Demon God of Salt Heulia, are forged by Ningguang, don't lie, otherwise I will ask her personally." "Well...well, Mr. Zhongli's vision is indeed as sophisticated as ever. Recently, a rumor spread from the Yinyuan Hall that the emperor was the murderer of the Demon God of Salt. This matter is not good for the emperor's reputation. Lord Ningguang came up with this method to attract those who spread rumors. Judging from today's auction, Wanyan is just one of them, and the entire Yinyuan Hall may be the promoter of rumors." Zhong Li then asked: "What does Ning Guang think of this rumor?" "Lord Ningguang naturally doesn't believe it, and wants to catch all those who maliciously smear the emperor. The Qianyan Army will take action soon to arrest Wan Yan and others. Although the fraud is disgraceful, for the sake of the emperor's reputation, Ningguang will Everbright had to violate the business contract, and she is willing to bear the corresponding fines." Zhongli sighed softly and said: "Go back and tell Ningguang not to arrest any of Wanyan and the others. The descendants of the Salt Demon God are smearing the emperor because they don't know the true cause of Heulia's death." "But according to the intelligence we have, people like Wan Yan found some clues from the diaries left by their ancestors. Those clues clearly show that the Salt Demon God Heulia was stabbed to death by his own people with swords. Lord Ningguang Lord He Keqing inferred that Wanyan and the others wanted to put all the blame for killing the Salt Demon God Heulia on the emperor." Hearing this, Zhongli's face didn't look good. Su Yu helped him analyze Wan Yan's true thoughts before, but he did not agree with Su Yu's statement. Now the facts are in front of him, proving that Prince Zhi Dong's conclusion is correct. This Winter Prince is even more powerful than the rumors say! "Go back and tell Ningguang not to arrest any of Wanyan or any of Heulia's survivors. I believe that most of them have been deceived. When the seal of Salt of the Earth is opened, the truth will be revealed to the world. In addition, Tell her that the emperor pays attention to convincing people with reason, and she must not forget the emperor's teachings." "I understand, Mr. Zhongli." After Baishi paid the money, he quickly returned to his hometown with the Earthly Locks. The proprietress Ji Fang took Su Yu and Zhong Li to a separate tea room, and then consciously withdrew. After closing the door, Zhongli immediately asked: "Prince, in your opinion, people like Wan Yan still dare to frame me even though they know the truth. Aren't they worried that I will be angry?"
"It can only be said that you have been seen through by them." "Did they guess that I wouldn't be cruel to them?" "The people who are most familiar with you, apart from the group of immortals, are Liyue Qixing and Bamen. Over the years, you have not paid attention to worldly affairs and only announced the business direction for the next year at the annual invitation ceremony. Over time, these People who know you well will think that you don't care about anything. In other words, in the eyes of Wanyan and the others, you are still supreme, but you never care about such trivial things in the world. They respect you but don't fear you." Zhongli paced back and forth, greatly inspired. "Well, it comes to mind. The Salt Demon God Heulia was killed by the people she was most familiar with. The closer and trusted the people are, the easier it is to breed crime and cause harm to the country. While I am still in office, they are all If you dare to do this, in the future I will step down as emperor, and Liyue will not be upset by them. Is there a solution that can be solved once and for all, Prince?" "The fundamental solution lies in the construction of the legal system and letting the people supervise the Seven Stars and Eight Gates of Liyue..." Zhong Li was shocked after listening to Su Yu's explanation of the most advanced national management experience. "Prince Zhi Dong, I would like to invite you as a friend to serve as the regent of Liyue. Your rights and status are equal to mine. You can directly manage Liyue on my behalf and command the seven stars and eight gates." Zhongli's attitude was extremely sincere and serious, and it didn't look like he was joking at all. He wanted to invite Su Yu to help him govern Liyue. "I'm afraid that's wrong. After all, I'm not from Liyue. Besides, I came to Liyue this time for the Heart of the Rock God. After completing the mission assigned by Her Majesty the Queen, I will leave Liyue and go to the next country. " "Liyue has a tradition of selecting talents since ancient times. The positions in the Seven Stars and Eight Sects only focus on ability, regardless of nationality and origin. Even if you are the prince of Zhidong, as long as I issue an oral decree, the people of Liyue will abide by the contract. " At this point, Zhongli's expression suddenly turned serious. "I made a contract with the Ice Queen many years ago, and the Heart of the Rock God was naturally given to her. But I have always been worried. Can the Ice Queen manage the Teyvat Continent after overthrowing Sky Island?" "It may be easy to overthrow Sky Island, but it will be extremely difficult to rebuild a new world order. I am not sure whether the 'pure white country' mentioned by the Ice Queen will be better than the current Teyvat continent." "It wasn't until you appeared today and thought of you assisting her that my confidence in her increased. So you still need to prove to me that your ability is enough to rebuild the post-war Teyvat continent. Then, I will hand Liyue over. Here, let’s do an experiment.” "Prince Winter, your wisdom and vision are not inferior to mine, and you should understand what I mean today." Chapter 67 What Zhong Li said was nothing more than his lack of confidence in the Ice Queen. In particular, there is a serious lack of confidence in post-war reconstruction. After overthrowing the laws of heaven, whether the Ice Queen has the ability to re-establish a new world order is a key consideration for Zhongli. It has to be said that compared to Barbatos and Lei Movie, Zhongli considers issues more far-sighted—— Mora, which was condensed from his flesh and blood, was guaranteed by the credibility of the Rock King, and became the currency of Teyvat. This is another proof of his great foresight. But while being far-sighted, he also ignored Su Yu's character as the Winter Prince. Su Yu never had to prove anything to others. Rather than assisting the Ice Queen in fighting against Heavenly Law, it is better to say that he wants to overthrow Heavenly Law. Therefore, no one is qualified to ask him to do anything. "Morax, you may not understand the situation. Now, I am asking you for the Heart of God, not the Ice Queen."
Su Yu's eyes narrowed and he said coldly. "I signed a contract with the Ice Queen, and my bargaining chip is the Heart of the Rock God. Since you are here to get it on her behalf, you'd better cooperate with my request to serve as regent." Zhongli bluntly confessed his purpose. "I ask you to serve as the regent. First, you can help me reform Liyue, get rid of old abuses, create new policies, and enhance Liyue's overall strength. Second, you can prove to me that you alone have the ability to govern a country. Only in this way will I support you. winter." "Resisting the laws of nature is no small matter. If my decision is not careful, it will affect the people of Liyue. I hope you can stand in my position and consider it while seeking benefits for Zhidong. Zhidong's arrow is on the string. , has to be issued, but we, the other six countries, still have room for maneuver." Friends are friends, but when it comes to Liyue's interests, he must argue with reason, even without the demeanor of the Yan King. Su Yu asked: "Are you scared? Morax." "I'm afraid that because of my wrong decision, Liyue will be destroyed and the happiness of thousands of people will be ruined. If you can fully prove to me that you have the ability to govern the continent of Teyvat now and in the future, then I, Morax I will swear in the name of the Rock King to do my best to help you, even if I die, I will have no regrets." However, before that, Zhongli was unwilling to bet on Liyue's national destiny, wealth and life. If Su Yu can gain his confidence, he will be Zhi Dong's most powerful ally in overthrowing the throne in the sky. "Morax, Solstice doesn't ask anyone for help." Su Yu took out the coin from the ancient civilization given by Ji Fang. "Before the Year of Burial of Fire, in the Riguan Era when human civilization was extremely prosperous, the three eras of Fire Sacrifice, Ice Sacrifice, and Thunder Sacrifice continued to reincarnate, and civilizations prospered and declined in the cycle. That was the sacred decree set by the original completion of creation. All those who violate the rules, whether humans or demons, will suffer misfortune in the end." "The world is kept in the dark and sits in a well looking at the sky, while you worldly rulers have seen part of the truth, but collectively choose to remain silent. The Queen is only seeking revenge, but I am here to break the cruel cycle of fate in this world! If Zhi Dong fails, If I are defeated, the other six countries will never be able to survive alone and will have to be buried with Zhi Dong. There is no need for me to repeat it to you. " Zhongli avoided his gaze and looked out the window with a complicated expression. Prince Winter's profound thoughts, lofty plans and ambitions far surpass those of the Seven Gods. "The Ice King even told you these secrets. The relationship between you is really intriguing. But Prince Winter, knowing this secret is not something to be proud of. This is the heaviest curse in the world." "Besides, we Seven Gods have only glimpsed part of the truth." Morax sighed again, "Even you can't deny that the history you and I have seen may not be true. The secrets of ancient times are hidden in the dark mist of time. , it will take time to unravel it.” Su Yu said solemnly: "Time waits for no one." "I admire your determination and will, but my contract with the Ice King has been reached." "The contract is canceled from now on." "The contract cannot be broken." At this point in the negotiation, neither side is giving in. When things don't make sense, people often compare who has the bigger fist. The ice and rock elemental powers of the two people began to compete tit for tat. In Su Yu's perception, Zhongli was like a thick city wall, connected to the earth, indestructible and unshakable. Zhongli deserves the title of "God of War", and his combat power is enough to rank among the top three among the seven gods. In Zhongli's eyes, there was a giant frost dragon covering the sky and sun in the void behind Su Yu. Its scarlet pupils exuded a luster of destruction, as if it was invincible.
If Zhongli is the strongest shield in the world, then Su Yu must be the sharpest spear. One represents the ultimate protection, and the other represents the ultimate destruction. No one is absolutely sure of victory. At this time, the entire Liyue trembled slightly, and the people thought that a small earthquake had occurred. The simple test is over and both parties have clicked. Zhongli was the first to put away his elemental power. His opponent was unfathomable and he had to resolve the conflict through friendly negotiation. "Prince Solstice, do you have a good reason for wanting to annul the contract?" "The contract is inherently unfair, why should we abide by it anymore..." It turns out that the Ice Queen once signed a contract with the Rock King to end all contracts. The content of the contract is that the Rock King will voluntarily hand over the Heart of the Rock God, and the Ice Queen will end it if necessary. The emperor is the incarnation of all contracts, which is what the so-called "contract to end all contracts" means. "Morax, you are very aware of the fact that wear and tear cannot be avoided. The stronger the strength, the greater the harm after being worn away." "You have always been worried that one day you will be worn down by the law like your friend Ruotuo Dragon King. You are worried that after amnesia, madness, and loss of control, you will destroy Liyue with your own hands, and even threaten the safety of the Seven Kingdoms. How beautiful Liyue has been built by you, It will be so painful when you destroy her with your own hands in the future, so I hope the Ice Queen will end your life when necessary." "At present, the Ruotuo Dragon King is severely worn, and it is no longer in its peak state. Once you lose control, it cannot stop it. Among the seven gods, the one who can rival you and have the ability to kill you is the one you trust the most. That leaves the Ice Queen. That’s why you were forced to sign a contract with the Ice Queen.” Zhongli lowered his head and drank tea, acquiescing to this matter. Su Yu continued: "But I have just talked about the truth of lip death and tooth cold. Breaking the cycle of destiny is by no means a matter for the Winter Kingdom. It is the duty of the other six gods to hand over your God's Heart and cooperate with the Ice Queen to overthrow the law of heaven. Responsibilities and obligations." "Therefore, you use the Heart of God as a bargaining chip for the contract between the two parties, which is unfair to the Ice Queen. You have no choice when it comes to the Heart of God." "The Heart of the Rock God is what you should hand over." Chapter 68 The contract is void After Su Yu explained his reasons, Zhongli never expressed his stance. Obviously, he is not willing to give up the contract he signed with the Ice Queen. Su Yu then said: "Morax, you once died with the Chen God, and secretly conducted an experiment in Liyue to cage the fate of heaven and earth. Using Qingyunding as the sky, Taishan Mansion as the ground, and the cave sky as the cage, simulate a small square The fate of the world.” Zhongli's expression changed obviously, and he was surprised. This past event is the biggest secret between him and the final death of the Demon God of Dust. After all, I did some research based on the art of mechanism and combined with the art of yin and yang. Later I realized that this research was too dangerous and might involve taboo knowledge, so I stopped it in time. The prince of Zhidong actually knew about this past event, and Zhidong's method of obtaining information was incredible. "I actually know that you also have a desire to overthrow the laws of heaven. Considering the people of Liyue, it is not convenient to take action easily. After learning that the Ice Queen wanted to overthrow the laws of heaven, you took advantage of this and signed a contract with her. Bing The Queen is eager to push forward the plan, so she agreed to your conditions." "But since I am fully authorized to represent her, I officially declare that from now on, the previous unfair contract will be void!" If Zhong Li is still stubborn, Su Yu still has many ways to make him hand over the Heart of God. Not long after waiting, Zhongli gave a reply: "I agree to abrogate the contract signed with the Ice Queen, and I will not force you to serve as the regent of Liyue."
"But it's still not that easy for me to voluntarily hand over the Heart of God. There is only one chance to overturn the law of heaven. I have always lacked confidence in you Zhi Dong. If you can't prove your ability to me and dispel my concerns, you won't be able to get it. My support. The laws of nature are supreme and there is no point in dying in vain." Zhongli stood with his hands behind his hands and came to the open window, looking at Liyue's mountains, rivers, rivers, and the secret realm of clouds and seas. "I have never been defeated in my life. Prince Zhi Dong, if you are unwilling to prove your ability to me, then hand over the Ice God's Heart and let me challenge the laws of heaven!" After all, Zhongli is the winner from the war between demons and gods. He not only has the ambition of a hero, but also the pride of a strong man. Su Yu didn't need to prove anything, and Zhongli also wouldn't place Liyue's hopes on others unless someone could prove to be stronger than him.