Explorer of Teyvat

Facing the confused looks of Ying and Paimon, Zhongli smiled:

"After all, she is the Demon God of Dust. Her mastery of alchemy is unmatched by others. Even I cannot understand her understanding of alchemy."

Zhongli's words were a bit convoluted, but Ying on the other side understood them.

To put it bluntly, it was impossible for anyone to give her the answer she needed based on her ultimate understanding of alchemy.

A glimmer of understanding appeared in Ying's eyes,

No wonder the answers given by these archaeologists are all reasonable.

But the score given by the enchantment was not more than one point.

It’s not that these answers are wrong, it’s not that these answers are worth a point.

It may be very simple, the lowest score in the barrier scoring system is one point.

Why no zero points?

Perhaps it’s because in the end, everything can be related to alchemy.

Therefore, no matter what the answer is, the minimum score is one point.

Thinking of this, Ying asked anxiously: "Then we don't know the answer, how can we get in?"

"I have my own way." Zhongli smiled.

Next to him, Ruotuo Dragon King was also smiling, as if he also knew how to get in.

Mandrill, on the other hand, knows nothing like Ying.

But Mandrill managed his expression better than Ying, with a stern look on his face, as if he knew.

Time passes little by little,

Finally, the archaeological team members, whose defenses were completely broken by one point, chose to give up.

Sister Wan walked to Zhongli with a look of helplessness: "Mr. Zhongli, we really can't fight anymore."

She was a little ashamed, obviously the other party had helped them to adjust the combination lock.

But their shallow knowledge cannot open the door.

This somewhat makes these archaeological team members who consider themselves elite sad.

"In that case, let me do it."

Zhongli stepped forward,

He stretched out his hand and knocked on the barrier,

Under everyone's eyes,

Zhongli gave the answer,

[What is the underlying structure of alchemy? 】

Answer: Dust.

[How to create life from nothing? 】

Answer: Dust.

[Where is the balance point between mechanical structure and energy drive? 】

Answer: Yihu.

As Zhongli's hand left the barrier,

The energy barrier flickered, turning into wisps of light and disappearing.

The door behind the barrier also opened automatically, revealing a deep passage.

Obviously, Zhongli's answer was correct.

At least, in the eyes of the creator of the barrier, this answer is correct.

Looking at the surprised looks around,

Zhongli explained: "The original birth of alchemy was based on dirt-free dust, so its underlying structure is dust.

When dust falls into the sea, the source of life, life is conceived and born. Therefore, dust is needed to create life.

In that era, the most perfect thing in terms of mechanical structure and energy drive was the Yihu mechanism, now also known as the final machine. "

Although most of them still cannot understand the answer given by Zhongli,

But this does not prevent them from incarnating into the Kwa Kwa Cult,

The archaeological team members extended their thumbs up and constantly praised Zhongli for his strong memory and profound knowledge.

Zhongli shook his head slightly: "Everyone, the barrier has been opened, please continue moving forward."

After a pause, Zhongli looked at Ying: "There may be danger inside, so please ask the traveler to lead the way."

Naturally, Ying would not refuse: "Okay, everyone, follow me and don't touch the things inside at will."

Sister Wan nodded: "Don't worry, we are professionals."

Archeology in Liyue, faced with various ancient evil objects in the ruins, leftovers from the Immortal Family,

The archaeological team is very clear about one thing. Before the equipment scans and confirms that it is safe, it must not be touched with hands.

There may be bottles and jars that contain dangerous items such as the Demon God's Resentment.

He held his right hand in the air, and a long sword appeared in Ying's hand.

The elemental power in the body is attracted but not released,

Ying walked into the deep passage with a solemn expression.

The others followed Ying and waited until Ying walked more than ten meters before they started to follow her.

Mandrill and Cang subconsciously followed the team at the end.

The deep passage has not been opened for thousands of years.

Ying carefully explored forward,

Handle a few slimes from time to time.

This kind of life will appear wherever elements settle.

Fortunately, slimes don't have much intelligence, otherwise, most of the ruins would be destroyed by them.

Of course, even without wisdom, many ruins would be destroyed by low-level monsters like slimes.

After cleaning up the slime easily, Ying moved forward, and some equipment gradually appeared in front of her.

"Well, it's a bit like an alchemy table."

Ying stopped and checked the surrounding environment. After confirming that there was no danger, he waved to the team behind him.

Soon, Sister Wan came over with someone,

Excited archaeologists immediately surrounded the equipment here.

"It has not been damaged. Sure enough, the sea water from the outside cannot affect the places inside the barrier."

"It seems to be an extraction device for alchemy. Considering the previous question, this may be the residence of an ancient alchemist master."

"The inside of the unit is clean and it had not been used in a long time before it was abandoned here."

The archaeological team members observed this place and gave their own reports one after another.

While they were excited about archeology,

Zhongli and Dragon King walked in the passage, with nostalgia in their eyes.

"Since her death, many of her laboratories have been closed. I didn't expect that they would be opened one day."

"After all, she is the smartest one among us. Since it is something she left behind, it may be very important."

"Well, let the traveler delay for a while when we enter the laboratory."

The two walked and chatted.

After a while,

The archaeological team members packed the equipment here carefully.

Of course, I won’t take it away, but leave it where it is and pick it up when I leave.

The team continues to set off.

As the archaeological team advances,

The end of the tunnel,

In a spacious laboratory,

The lights that have been silent for a long time gradually light up,

The energy from the core of the laboratory is transported to various experimental benches by lines.

Something that had been sealed for a long time began to be activated.

laboratory center,

In a transparent glass jar,

The nutrient solution that has not changed for thousands of years slowly fades away,

A pure white figure was revealed.

His whole body was made of dust, but it was like white jade,

With a peaceful smile on her beautiful face,

It seems that I am having a beautiful dream.

As the nutrient solution completely drains away,

The girl's peaceful smile was interrupted, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her bright eyes gradually opened.

His eyes glanced around,

“It’s funny that it actually worked.”

After a burst of air noise, the glass jar was opened.

The girl stepped out,

The dust accumulated over thousands of years gradually surged around the girl's body, forming a dress with wide sleeves.

On the dress, a large number of benzene ring symbols appear and disappear.

(The benzene ring structure, one of the foundations of modern chemistry, corresponds to the alchemy in the game. The picture is just one type of benzene ring structure. At first, scientists speculated that it was the devil of alchemy after all, because he was born with a lot of benzene ring element.)

(The Demon God of Dust, Hagentus, dies.)

"Well, how long has it been since I fell?"

The girl's sleeves waved, and the screens in the laboratory lit up.

"Hey, more than a thousand years have passed. Hehe, I don't know what happened to Morax, and I don't know if the Lord of Mysteries has gotten the things I left in Wuwangpo."

"Hey, it turns out that someone entered here. How could the laboratory be activated? It was clear that there was no time to leave any backup before the death."

As the girl waved her sleeves,

The dust condensed and turned into a throne,

Sitting on the throne of God very naturally,

Fingertips dance lightly,

Projections appeared in the laboratory one after another,

On the projection, it is clearly the situation of the archaeological team.

Including Zhongli and Dragon King, all appeared in the projection.

"Huh? Morax and Rudo?"

The girl frowned slightly,

"What are they doing?"

As the conversation in the projection came,

The girl's expression also became strange,

"Morax brought people to inspect my laboratory?"

The girl found that she could no longer keep up with the thinking of her old friends after she had been dead for so long.

"Forget it, when they come over, they will understand."

Thinking about it, the girl stretched, yawned, her little body curled up on the throne, and closed her eyes again.

A large number of benzene ring structures fell from his body and returned to the girl's body along with the dust.

The most primitive exchange of matter and energy is completed in the girl's subconscious breathing.

the other side,

The Dragon King and Zhongli who were chatting looked at each other.

"Is anyone watching us?"

Both of them noticed the unknown sight.

"What's going on?" Dragon King looked confused.

In the laboratory left behind after all, there are still people who can spy on them?

Even as old friends, they felt that it was a bit outrageous after all.

"Forget it, be careful later. If the travelers can't see it, take action to protect these people." Zhongli's eyes also had some fluctuations.

He didn't know why, but he felt that the dust around him was more active.

It's like... coming to life.

It's not like he has never seen such a scene before,

Back then, when I finally fell,

There is a similar situation when the law of dust escapes.

An incredible thought appeared in Zhongli's heart, but he was quickly suppressed.

Walk to Ying,

Zhongli said softly: "Traveler, when we arrive at the destination, please delay the archaeological team for a while while I go in and take a look."

A trace of doubt flashed in Ying's eyes, but he did not refuse and nodded: "Okay."

Although she didn't know what Zhongli was going to do, Ying still gave Zhongli her trust.

The team continues to move forward,

After several more hours of trekking,

It’s not that the passage is too long,

But the archaeological team has to stop from time to time to record.

That's why it takes so long,

at last,

A glass-like gate appeared in front of everyone.

Zhong Li suddenly took a step forward: "The traveler has just been in trouble, why don't we all take a rest first, and let me take the lead here."

Zhongli's words made Ying stunned for a moment, and then she remembered Zhongli's explanation just now,

Ying nodded quickly: "Zhongli, you know so much and you are the holder of the Eye of God. This is the core of the ruins. It would be best for you to open the way."

Hearing Ying say this,

Others also think it makes sense,

Along the way, Mr. Zhongli has proven his erudition,

Coupled with the existence of the Eye of God, no one doubted Zhongli's strength.

Sister Wan also nodded and looked at Zhongli: "Then I'll leave it to Mr. Zhongli."

Zhongli smiled: "Easy to say."

Then he gave Dragon King Ruotu a look and walked alone to the glazed gate not far away.

As Zhongli approaches,

The glazed door suddenly opened,

Everyone stretched their heads to look over,

All you can see is that the lights are shining immediately, and some energy is shining.

Zhongli stepped in and the glazed door closed again, as if something was controlling it.

The people in the archaeological team were a little anxious, but seeing that they didn't seem worried, they felt relieved.

Regardless of what outsiders think and see,

After entering the laboratory,

Zhongli showed a rare expression of confusion.

in front of him,

The girl with wide sleeves stretched slightly and stood up from the throne with a comfortable expression.

"Long time no see, Morax."

The girl... finally looked at her friend with a smile.

Zhongli...Morax reached out and rubbed his eyebrows: "What's going on?"

He can be sure that the girl in front of him is indeed the final one, or at least the controller of the Law of Dust.

However, He can also be sure that he will eventually fall in front of everyone.

(Description of the scene when he finally falls)

"It's very strange. I guess he is one of the original demon gods."

After all, he waved his wide sleeves and looked full of energy.

"The Lord of Mysteries came back and brought the news of my fall in the hereafter."

After all, a trace of seriousness appeared on his innocent face, and he stretched out his hand,

A small cube fell from Morax's waist and flew into her hand, spinning continuously and emitting a joyful sound.

Earthly locks.

A testimony of the friendship between the two gods,

This further proves the identity of this girl.

"Although we demon gods are not afraid of life and death, it is always better to be alive than to die."

"So, I still have a lot of backup forces outside of Wuwangpo's magic circle. It's a pity that the fall came too suddenly, and many laboratories didn't have time to start up. Otherwise, my return should be faster. .”

As Zhongli listened to his final words, a trace of thought flashed in his eyes.

After a while, he said: "No wonder after your death, no matter how I searched for the earth's veins, I couldn't find any clues about you."

The devil is immortal;

Unless the Demon God voluntarily disintegrates, after the Demon God dies, the power and will he left behind will turn into remnants.

Either it harms the wilderness, or it sinks into the earth's veins.

But after Guinui died, Morax did not find any trace of Guinui.

It can't be that it will disintegrate voluntarily after all, right?

Now that I have the answer, I have finally prepared a way out for myself.

"There is no way. The Lord of Mysteries foretold my death, but did not say when it would come. I can only do my best to prepare.

I left the purest clone in Wuwangpo, carrying my personality. With the help of the [Deception] array, I prevented the personality of the Demon God of Dust from dissipating.

I have left laboratories all over the land of Liyue. Once the Law of Dust begins to dissipate, these laboratories will be activated and begin to collect my divinity.

If I had time to communicate with you before my death, with your help, I might be able to complete my resurrection within a hundred years.

It's a pity that the fall came so suddenly. A demon god was able to sneak into our base camp and launch a sneak attack on me.

In order to protect everyone, I could only respond hastily, without even having time to activate some backup plans. "

Saying that, he finally stretched out his hand,

Dust began to gather in the laboratory,

"It seems that my plan is going very smoothly. The clone on Wuwangpo's side carries my personality very well. After resurrection, my strength is rapidly recovering."

A smile appeared on Morax's face, and then he calmed down: "Everyone will be very happy if you can come back."

"Haha, of course." He finally smiled and glanced at Morax again, "On your side, your temper has changed a lot. Why are you so peaceful?"

"Oh, the Demon God War is over, Liyue has been at peace for a long time, and I am no longer the Rock God. What, I am just an ordinary person living in Liyue Port." Zhongli smiled, obviously satisfied with his current life.

"Oh, so, ordinary people bring others to explore my laboratory, right?" He finally teased.

"Ahem." Faced with the teasing of his old friend, even Zhongli couldn't help coughing twice before explaining, "I came here this time to see if you had any information about the earth's veins. material."

"Earth veins?" The girl finally tilted her head, "There are quite a few. Did something happen?"

Morax nodded slightly and told Gui Shu everything about the recent events.

From the battle between Wang Daoyi and Tianli, to the establishment of the [Interstellar Development Council], to the abnormal phenomenon of active earth veins today.

"So that's it, so you want a piece of earth-line technology that balances nature and humans?"

After all, he stated the purpose of the other party's trip very directly.

"yes, I…"

Morax wanted to say something more,

But the shouts outside the door interrupted him,

"Mr. Zhongli, are you okay?"

Outside the door, Sister Wan was a little worried. Mr. Zhongli had been in there for a long time, but there was no movement at all.

He Guizhi looked at each other, and Zhongli responded: "I'm fine, don't worry, I'll be checked soon."

"Okay, as long as you're safe, Mr. Zhongli." Sister Wan breathed a sigh of relief.

In the laboratory,

"Do you want to meet them? If they find that the owner of the laboratory from a thousand years ago is still there, they will faint with surprise."

Zhongli said.

Finally, she gave him a roll of her eyes and said, "You have indeed changed. You couldn't have said such words back then."

Then he glanced at the archaeological team outside,

The glazed door could not block her sight at all.

"Forget it, I don't want to be looked at as an antique. Just let them in. I'll hide them first."

Having finished speaking,

The final body gradually disintegrated and turned into dust on the ground.

Automatically without wind, dust is flying throughout the laboratory,

Nothing else, it just made Zhongli a little disgraced.

Zhongli showed a helpless expression and didn't care about the dust.

He went to push the glazed door open.

"I've checked it. There's no danger. It's just that the dust is a bit heavy. Please be careful."

The archaeological team members who had been waiting for a long time came over quickly.

Sister Wan also politely thanked Zhongli: "Thank you, Mr. Zhongli. Leave the rest to us."

Sister Wan who was speaking did not notice that as the door opened,

Some dust drifted out of the laboratory.

On the other hand, Ruotuo Dragon King, who had been silent all this time, looked over with a shudder.

The secretly floating dust suddenly stagnated, and then shook towards the Dragon King.

There was a hint of disbelief in Ruotuo Dragon King's eyes, and he suddenly looked at Zhongli.

Zhongli smiled and nodded slightly.

The Dragon King's serious expression softened and he showed a smile.

Dust, rock and earth meet again after a thousand years.