Douluo; Zhongli Adventures in Mortal World with Paimon

Chapter 537: 537: Osial's Ambition!

"If the Heavenly Principles have the ability to transport you here, don't they also have the ability to deal with you..."

Before Zhongli could respond to Tsaritsa's question, Paimon spoke up in a whisper.

Her voice was soft, but it carried a sharp edge.

Zhongli, Venti, and Beelzebul wore expressions of surprise, casting puzzled glances at Paimon.

Even the Traveler Lumine was momentarily stunned, unsure why Paimon would say such a thing.

After all, on the surface, they were considered "enemies" of the Heavenly Principles.

Yet Paimon's words seemed to suggest a hint of siding with the enemy, boosting their morale while dampening their own.

Hearing this, Tsaritsa was momentarily taken aback before a realization dawned on him.

Indeed, if the Heavenly Principles possessed such power, dealing with the Seven Archons would be a trivial matter.

Tsaritsa wasn't entirely sure how powerful the Heavenly Principles were, but even in their severely wounded and slumbering state, they still instilled fear in the gods.

Openly defying the Heavenly Principles was a banner raised during their slumber. If the Heavenly Principles were not asleep, such a banner would need to be more discreet.

Suddenly, as if struck by a thought, Barbatos shook his head.

This unidentified flying object's statement was too one-sided.

There was some truth to it, but it wasn't entirely accurate.

What if the Heavenly Principles only had the ability to exile the gods here? That could achieve the same goal.

This wasn't Tsaritsa being overly cautious, but when opposing the Heavenly Principles, one had to be extremely careful. A single mistake could lead to eternal regret, and she couldn't afford to be careless.

Paimon's words had plunged the atmosphere into an icy silence, leaving everyone lost in their thoughts.

The Heavenly Principles had once been a mountain pressing down on everyone's hearts.

Especially Beelzebul, who had the most authority to speak on the matter.

In her view, eternity was the closest thing to the Heavenly Principles.

Eternity meant an unchanging Inazuma. As long as Inazuma remains unchanged, it will not attract the attention of the Heavenly Principles, thus being the closest to them.

Although somewhat self-serving, Beelzebul's intentions weren't entirely wrong. As long as Inazuma maintains "eternity," the Heavenly Principles truly wouldn't bring down the Skyfrost Nail.

Maintaining "eternity" also meant avoiding contact with special powers, which referred to forces from beyond the heavens and the ley lines. As long as these were avoided, in the eyes of the Heavenly Principles, it was indeed eternity...

Even if a god's decisions were slightly off, they were still the thoughts of a god.

The sacrifice of a few was better than the destruction of the entire world.

This was the reason behind Inazuma's Vision Hunt Decree.

"Tsaritsa, based on my observations of the Teyvat continent, I've found that it's not as you think."

After a moment, Zhongli stroked his chin, organizing his thoughts before responding to the stunned Tsaritsa.

"If you observe carefully, you'll notice that all creatures on the Teyvat continent are being systematically transported here."

"If our crossing was the work of the Heavenly Principles, their actions aren't solely targeting the Seven Archons."

Zhongli's words were met with nods from Venti and Beelzebul, as he was stating the current reality.

If the goal was to target the Seven Archons, wouldn't exiling them alone enough?

Why transport other creatures as well?

Even creatures like the Hilichurls and Slimes were brought here. If the aim was to effort target the Seven Archons, such wouldn't be necessary.

Hearing this, Tsaritsa fell into silence once more. Her individual thoughts indeed seemed too simple.

"Morax, if all the creatures of the Teyvat continent are being transported here..."

At this point, Tsaritsa seemed to have a sudden realization, a flash of horror in her eyes.

Could it be that the Teyvat continent...

Transporting all the creatures of the Teyvat continent would be akin to saving the entire continent, rather than seeking to control it.

If that were the case, had she misunderstood the Heavenly Principles?

"Regardless of the true intentions of those behind this, before we proceed, I'd like to ask for your help..."

Zhongli didn't hold back, sharing his thoughts with everyone.

It was nothing more than modifying the foundational rules of the Teyvat continent and creating a suitable plane for its creatures.

After all, the Teyvat continent wasn't theirs.

Upon hearing Zhongli's intentions, Tsaritsa was greatly surprised but didn't refuse.

With the combined power of the Seven Archons, reshaping a new Teyvat continent wasn't impossible.

After all, they were the pinnacle of elemental beings, the most powerful entities aside from the Elemental Dragons.

"That's excellent. Now, we just need to wait for those three to arrive."

Tsaritsa's agreement was within Zhongli's expectations.

Among the seven elements, the most unstable factor was undoubtedly the Hydro element.

The true Hydro Archon had already fallen, and the current "Hydro Archon" was the Hydro Dragon Neuvillette, a complete dragon.

Dragons and their corresponding rulers were "mortal enemies."

Not all dragons were like Zhongli and Azhdaha, or Venti and Dvalin. Whether other dragons care about authority was unknown.

If Neuvillette didn't cooperate, Zhongli couldn't force him.

At that moment, everyone frowned, instinctively turning their gaze toward the ocean.

After all, the northernmost region was connected to the ocean, or rather, the northernmost region was situated above the ocean!

The sea was now filled with endless storms, as if venting its fury.

The changes in the sea caused the sky to darken, casting the world into shadow.

"Morax!"

A call that seemed to echo from ancient times, filled with endless killing intent and rage.

As if Morax owed him a great debt.

Of course, the enmity between the two wasn't just about money.

"Is this... Osial?"

Paimon's eyes broadened in shock. She had witnessed Osial's power before and couldn't believe this ancient god had awakened now, sensing Zhongli's presence.

No, it was more accurate to say that he sensed Zhongli's presence, which awakened him, followed by boundless fury.

Osial never expected that while he had crossed over to this weak world, Morax had also arrived.

Was the heavens giving him a chance for revenge?

He would also suppress Morax for thousands of years and then beat up Morax's wife... cough, it seems Morax doesn't have a wife.

Regardless of whether Morax had a wife, Osial was determined to beat him up and suppress him mercilessly!

"Your Liyue's ancient god?"

The gods exchanged glances, looking at Zhongli.

Hearing this, Zhongli gave an awkward smile but nodded.

The one who asked was Beelzebul, as she wasn't very familiar with Osial.

Barbatos and Tsaritsa had some familiarity with Osial.

After all, the one who released Osial, Tartaglia, hailed from Snezhnaya.

How could the Tsaritsa not know Osial?

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Chapter 538: 538: Osial: I Fight the Four Gods, Really or Fake?

The Vortex God Osial, the true overlord of the sea, was once a being with numerous followers.

Later, he was sealed by Zhongli, but he still had one follower, his wife, who unwaveringly guarded the seal.

When his wife was beaten, he was sealed again, and now he has broken the seal once more, encountering his old rival Morax. How could he not be furious?

When a common man is angry, blood spills within five steps.

When a god is angry, heaven and earth are overturned!

Osial's wrath caused the heavens and earth to change color, with winds whipping up clouds and darkness covering the sky.

The sea was like a ferocious beast, gathering strength, waiting to erupt.

"Morax!!"

Osial's roar rang out again. He had already determined Zhongli's location and was rushing towards it.

Facing Osial's "provocation," Zhongli and the others exchanged glances.

Especially Venti, who blinked his big eyes, filled with confusion.

Osial has been sealed twice, why is he still so brainless?

If he were a match for Zhongli, it wouldn't have been him who was sealed back then, but Zhongli.

The sky cleared, the rain stopped, and Osial thinks he's back in the game?

"Old man, shall we go take a look?"

After all, this is the center of the far north. If we wait for Osial to come, many innocent lives might be harmed.

Hearing this, Zhongli didn't hesitate and nodded in response.

"Let's go. I also want to see what this Vortex God's confidence is based on."

If he had no confidence, why would Osial act like this?

Having been sealed twice, he should have learned some lessons.

Yet now he is eager to be "sealed" again, showing that he has absolute confidence.

Beelzebul and Tsaritsa exchanged a glance, then followed Zhongli and Venti towards the edge of the far north.

At the same time, whether it was the gods in the divine realm or the powerful beings on the Douluo Continent, they all shivered involuntarily, their eyes instinctively turning towards the far north.

That unknown existence has erupted!

This being, who had been lurking in the ocean without any action since its appearance, has suddenly erupted, indicating that something major has happened.

It must be noted that when this being descended, the power it unleashed was immense, a true powerhouse surpassing the level of a God King.

"Morax?"

This name was known to the gods of the divine realm, wasn't it the name of the Geo Archon?

Of course, some also call him Zhongli.

Is this unknown powerhouse related to Morax in some way?

Well, even without thinking, such immense fury must stem from some hatred.

Seeing this, the gods' expressions were quite varied.

Some were gloating, others were just watching the show.

The three God King-level powerhouses gathered together, their expressions all very serious.

This was a powerhouse that surpassed the God King level, an unstable factor, and for the divine realm, an uncontrollable element.

Of course, the divine realm doesn't necessarily need to control powerhouses, but their strength is limited, and they fear they can't maintain the order of the divine realm and the mortal world. Therefore, having the power to control everything is crucial.

"Evil, if this unknown powerhouse and Morax start fighting, should we add fuel to the fire?"

Good said expressionlessly, as if it was the natural thing to do.

If both sides are evenly matched, the divine realm could intervene, favoring one side, which might reduce one or more potential enemies for the divine realm.

Good's intention wasn't wrong, but she underestimated Zhongli and overestimated the divine realm's combat power.

Hearing this, Evil God King looked at Good. He always felt that Good wasn't suited to be the Good God King, and that the Evil God King should be inherited by Good.

In front of Good, he, Evil, was like a rookie.

"Good, what if this unknown powerhouse is no match for the Geo Archon?"

"Doing so would only hasten the destruction of the divine realm."

Evil shook his head, directly rejecting Good's suggestion.

In his view, regardless of who wins or loses, it would be a great threat to the divine realm.

The best scenario would be for both sides to be evenly matched, thus ignoring the divine realm.

As for the Goddess of Life beside them, both Good and Evil ignored her.

This goddess is now just a decoration.

There are five divine realm enforcers: Good, Evil, Life, Destruction, and Asura.

When opinions differ, the major direction is decided by voting.

Good and Evil each have two votes, while Life, Destruction, and Asura each have one.

Of course, the divine realm isn't a one-man show. Even if Good and Evil have four votes, if Life, Destruction, and Asura's three votes align, they can override Good and Evil's decision.

But now Destruction has left, Asura is dead, and only Life remains. What else is she but a decoration?

Good and Evil have an excellent relationship, and it's almost impossible for them to have differing opinions. Even if they do, they resolve it privately.

It would never be like Life overriding Destruction...

"You're right."

Good stroked her chin, her eyes lighting up as she continued, "In that case, let's watch the battle from the sidelines."

"If this battle leaves both sides severely injured and on the brink of death, it would be a good thing for the divine realm."

Hearing this, Evil twitched at the corner of his eye. As expected of his wife, her heart is truly black...

The extreme of Good can produce the opposite effect, giving birth to Evil.

The extreme of Evil does the same.

This also aligns with the principles of Yin and Yang.

"That's the way it should be."

Douluo Continent, Heaven Dou City.

The Fire God Du Si Ji and the God of Destruction Xiao Fei Lian exchanged a distant glance, their eyes filled with a hint of shock.

Without a word, they immediately headed towards the far north.

As for Guizhong, Azhdaha, and others, they exchanged glances, then shook their heads and stopped paying attention.

Osial?

If it were only Zhongli in the far north, they would definitely support him.

But the Anemo Archon Barbatos and the Electro Archon Beelzebul are also with Zhongli in the far north.

Moreover, there's also the Cryo Archon, Tsaritsa, in the far north.

With four gods in the far north, what waves can Osial possibly stir?

"Alright, Xiao, don't worry. Don't you know Zhongli's strength?"

Guizhong patted Xiao's shoulder, speaking softly.

She was also a bit worried, but that kind of battle was beyond her ability to participate in.

Guizhong knew this well.

"Mm..."

Xiao paused, his gaze turning towards the far north, a flicker of worry in his eyes, but he said nothing more.

As the Dust King Guizhong said, the Geo Archon's strength is immense, and dealing with Osial would be a cinch.

The newly ascended Rakshasa God Bibi Dong also sensed the situation in the north.

She was hesitant, unsure whether she should go and investigate.

This aura was clearly not that of an ordinary god. The auras of the Sea God and the Asura God Tang San were like small fry in comparison.

After some thought, Bibi Dong gave up on the idea of going to the north to investigate. This wasn't something she could participate in at her current level.