Genshin Impact: I, Heavenly Principle, Will Make Teyvat Supreme

Kitsune Saiguu swept the cherry blossom petals scattered along the corridors of the Grand Narukami Shrine while sensing that the divine presence of the god and their priestess had vanished from Narukami Island. She gazed into the distance and sighed softly.

"Yae, I wonder... Being favored by the gods of Celestia—is that truly a blessing for you, or will it become a curse?"

While it was true that mortals and yokai blessed by gods often gained honor and status, more often than not, they also bore crushing responsibilities. Could she, Yae, shoulder such a heavy burden—one that might even be enough to break a god?

As Saiguu sank deeper into thought, a shrine maiden rushed over in a hurry.

"Lady Saiguu! The Shogun has arrived, and she's brought many food boxes. It seems she wishes to have lunch with you."

Saiguu's face turned pale. Looking at the cheerful shrine maiden, she hastily pulled out a pouch filled with pills from her sleeve.

"If the Shogun is here, tell her I've gone to purify the Ley Lines on Yashiori Island. Also, take this bag of pills, and when the Shogun bestows food upon you, be sure to eat several of these."

Tossing the pouch at the bewildered shrine maiden, Saiguu disappeared in an instant.

The shrine maiden, now left confused, thought to herself: Being graced with a meal from the Shogun is supposed to be the highest honor—why is Lady Saiguu running away?

Meanwhile, in Liyue Harbor, Noah, having grown tired of Narukami's rickety wooden boats swaying too much, had used his spatial authority to transport both Istaroth and Yae Miko directly to the port.

Istaroth flitted about curiously like an excited child. "Wow! So this is what Liyue Harbor looks like now! It's so much more bustling than it was five hundred years ago. Look at all those ships over there!"

Yae Miko elegantly explained, "Because Liyue Harbor is the largest trading hub connecting all seven nations, merchants from across Teyvat gather here to do business. Moreover, Liyue's Archon, the Geo Archon Morax, is both the God of Commerce and Wealth. As such, Liyue has the continent's sole authority to mint Mora."

After all, with all Mora in the world being made by the Geo Archon himself, how could Liyue not flourish?

Look at our pitiful nation back in Inazuma, Yae thought bitterly. Cooped up for five centuries by someone who shut herself off from the world, we're so broke we can't even afford decent clothing.

Noah expanded his perception across the entirety of Liyue and suddenly smirked, his expression lighting up as though he'd found something entertaining.

"Oh? What a coincidence. This is going to be fun."

Istaroth quickly floated closer, her curiosity piqued. "What's going to be fun?"

Yae Miko's fox ears twitched instinctively. Though she didn't know what amusement her mischievous god had found, she was certain someone was about to have a very bad day. As long as that "someone" wasn't her, it would also count as fun in her book.

Grinning devilishly, Noah leaned in close to Istaroth, whispering secret plans into her ear. Istaroth's eyes sparkled brightly as though she had just been handed the world's greatest prank idea. She nodded repeatedly. "Got it, got it, got it!"

Yae Miko watched the two conspiring, her heart itching like it was being scratched by a cat's paw. She wanted desperately to know what the secret was, but seeing the two of them laughing wickedly with identical smirks, she decided to hold back her questions and simply follow them instead.

Liyue Harbor was divided into two major districts. The eastern area, Feiyun Slope, was a bustling hub for merchants and trade, while the western part, Chihu Rock, served as a residential area for common folk.

At the top of Feiyun Slope stood Liyue's largest teahouse and opera stage, Heyu Teahouse. Inside, Zhongli calmly sipped his tea, welcoming two guests who had come from afar.

Lan, the branch manager of the Adventurers' Guild, introduced them. "Traveler, this is Zhongli, the most knowledgeable scholar in Liyue. They say he knows everything from the heavens above to the earth below, and even the secrets of the Adepti. He'll definitely be able to provide you with the information you're seeking."

Paimon exclaimed in astonishment, "Wow! He knows everything about the heavens and earth? That's amazing! But he just looks like a regular guy. Are you sure he can really help us meet the Geo Archon?"

Even Lumine was intrigued by Paimon's comment, glancing over at Zhongli curiously.

Lan laughed heartily. "Haha! Don't underestimate Zhongli. You can question whether he'll remember to pay his tab, but you should never doubt his knowledge."

Paimon tilted her head skeptically. "So you can really help us meet the Geo Archon? He's a god, after all."

Zhongli remained composed, sipping his tea slowly before replying in his usual measured tone. "Indeed, I have a way for you to meet the Geo Archon, but…"

Before he could finish his sentence, a voice interrupted, causing Zhongli's eyes to narrow in surprise.

"But," the voice teased, "you'll have to endure 81 trials and collect all the pieces of a divine artifact to summon the Geo Archon."

Paimon, Lumine, Zhongli, and Lan all turned their heads toward the source of the voice. A strikingly handsome young man with an extraordinary presence was approaching them, accompanied by a stunning fox-eared woman.

Lan's face lit up with recognition as she exclaimed, "Wait! Isn't this Yae Miko, the famed priestess of Narukami Shrine in Inazuma?"

Still trying to process the situation, Lumine blinked in confusion while Paimon gasped, pointing at Yae Miko. "A priestess of a god?!"

Yae Miko returned Paimon's surprised gaze and, noticing how much the floating creature resembled Istaroth, widened her eyes slightly. Shifting her attention to Lumine, she began to piece things together. This traveler must have a very unusual identity. Could she, too, be connected to Celestia?

Lan's hearty laugh interrupted Yae's thoughts. "I met Yae Miko during an adventuring commission in Inazuma. What a coincidence to meet her here!"

With her signature elegance, Yae Miko responded, "Ah, yes, I do recall meeting you. It's a pleasure to see you again." Her gaze then fell on Lumine. "And you are?"

Lan quickly introduced her. "This is Lumine, the Honorary Knight of Mondstadt's Knights of Favonius and a legendary adventurer who resolved the city's dragon crisis."

"Hello, my name is Lumine." Lumine's golden eyes sparkled as she politely greeted Yae Miko, clearly thrilled. As a direct attendant to a god, Yae Miko was as close to divinity as one could get, akin to Mondstadt's bond between Barbatos and Dvalin. Lumine silently thought to herself, If meeting the Geo Archon yields no clues about my brother, my next destination is Inazuma. Building rapport with Yae Miko now would make gaining an audience with the Shogun much easier.

Paimon puffed up her chest proudly. "And I'm Paimon! Lumine's best travel companion!"

Yae Miko smiled warmly. "Nice to meet you, Paimon." But in her heart, she was already convinced of the undeniable connection between Paimon and Istaroth. Speaking of which, where is Istaroth? Glancing around, Yae grew more puzzled, realizing she hadn't seen the little blue sprite since arriving.

Lan's curiosity then shifted toward the regal young man who seemed to command even Yae Miko's deference. "And who might this esteemed guest be?"

Even Paimon and Lumine stared at the man with equal curiosity. It seemed as though the dignified priestess regarded him with utmost respect.

Paimon gasped dramatically, pointing at Noah. "Wait! The priestess stands behind you—are you a god of Inazuma?!"

Lumine's eyes now burned with interest.

The tea in Zhongli's cup trembled as he hastily set it down. Rising to his feet with practiced elegance, he greeted the young man with a slight bow. "Ah, it's been quite some time, Lord Noah. My apologies for not welcoming you sooner."

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