Genshin Impact: Towards Godhood

"Special alchemical potions."

"Special weapons."

"A person who suddenly appeared in the desert, yet possesses such skills."

Azar rubbed his temples. "Ladies and gentlemen, the available information is here. We can now discuss your thoughts."

"It must be a conspiracy by the Fatui!"

One of the sages declared confidently, "The things he uses, scholars throughout history have strived in that direction."

"But honestly, to this day, we are still on the journey, while he has completed the transition from theory to practical application."

"And he can even provide these to ordinary desert dwellers, showing that this technology is not his upper limit."

Logically, the tribe's warriors are not the high-ranking members of the desert. If they can enjoy such benefits, the sages asked themselves, it must not be the top-tier technology.

The resources enjoyed by the Six Sages and the lower scholars are of different levels. The technology given to the public certainly won't be the most advanced part.

This reasoning was not complicated. They exchanged glances and accepted each other's statements.

So, the question arose.

How could the desert, which they knew had limited educational resources, suddenly use technologies they were still researching? Was this reasonable?

"We also believe it's the handiwork of the Fatui."

"The desert doesn't even have basic educational facilities. I remember Grand Sage Azar's secretary, Setaria, is from the desert. Even she has... well, in short, the desert can't possess such technological capabilities."

He wanted to say that Setaria had almost severed ties with the desert.

As the Grand Sage's secretary, combined with such a sensitive background, many people watched Setaria's actions and choices.

The fact that she could still hold this position was itself an inclination.

A genius from the desert didn't want to return there.

How could the desert climb the tech tree?

Then, who else could possess such technology?

The Fatui, it must be the Fatui!

"The Fatui's reputation is indeed quite terrible." Azar didn't deny this claim. "In matters like this, suspecting the Fatui is not unreasonable."

If there's bad news and you don't know who did it, consider the Fatui.

Firstly, their reputation is that bad.

Secondly... the Fatui do have such capabilities.

Doing bad deeds requires strength, and the Fatui just happen to have it.

The sages fell silent.

Identifying the enemy was just the first step, but then what?

How to fight back was the real issue.

"Everyone has heard about the recent reputation of the Fatui. If our god were a great ruler like Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, there would be no need to worry about the Fatui's actions."

"But... she is just a weak god."

Azar stood up, "Without a god, it's difficult for us to have an equal dialogue with the Fatui."

Equal dialogue requires strength.

But Sumeru lacks that.

"Everyone is aware of the Fatui's actions in other countries. What supports their strong stance is a group of individuals called 'Harbingers'."

"They directly receive the divine favor of the Tsaritsa, thus possessing great power."

The sages remained silent for a moment. "If it's divine power, I'm afraid the Darshan isn't comparable to the Harbingers."

Such behavior also has precedents in Sumeru's history.

Greater Lord Rukkhadevata once spread wisdom among the people; if you had questions, Lord Rukkhadevata would answer your doubts.

Replacing wisdom with power is the same behavior.

The difference is... Sumeru no longer has Lord Rukkhadevata, but the Fatui still have the Tsaritsa.

Azar's expression was calm, "However, this situation is not too dire. The Fatui are backed by Snezhnaya, after all, part of the human Seven Nations."

"If they directly interfere in Sumeru's internal affairs, that is something no one can tolerate."

"Probably, that's why they are supporting those desert dwellers."

The desert has the Scarlet King and the Goddess of Flowers.

In Sumeru's history, The Three Eternal Companion-Gods' rule over Sumeru was no secret.

Khajeh shook his head, "But we cannot place all our hopes for peace on them considering their reputation."

"We need our own strength to grow stronger."

Azar's face was cold, "The Harbingers' strength comes from the Cryo Archon. Without a god, this gap is hard to bridge."

He focused the problem on the lack of a god.

Thus, Sumeru's weakness clearly had nothing to do with him as the Grand Sage.

Because the one who lost the key hand was the God of Wisdom.

This answer wasn't unexpected but didn't surprise the sages either.

Anything related to gods had always been a taboo for the group of Six Sages.

"Our predecessors chose this path, leaving us no choice." Azar looked at the sages, their faces either cold or worried. "They imprisoned the god; what else can we do?"

Should we release the God of Wisdom now, enthrone her, and tell her it was all the early sages' doing... then what?

No one wanted to bet that Nahida would forgive them. The Six Sages, who held power for five hundred years, never considered bringing in a superior.

"If the Lesser Lord Kusanali is no longer usable, we only have one road left."

Azar could guess the thoughts of these sages, which wasn't very complicated.

Each had their own agenda, but that was good.

If their thoughts were unified, the Grand Sage would just be an ordinary sage.

I've reached a higher level; you can't expect me to be the same as those who haven't.

"God creation."

Azar's eyes shone with fanaticism.

A good idea, truly a good idea.

No god? Then we create one that we can use.

Someone slammed the table, "I'm not questioning your idea, Azar."

"When you propose 'god creation,' have you considered its feasibility?"

Not questioning the problem itself, but the person proposing it.

"I know the possibility is slim, and we have no precedent." Azar's expression remained calm, "But I have one question."

"Besides this method, do you have any other solutions?"

Objectively, the desert's upheaval was half good news for Azar.

Once the Fatui's technology was seen as hope by everyone, the sages would invest in the plan.

Now, even though the Fatui's plan had no trace, the pressure they brought provided Azar support.

God creation was his desire, but achieving it required Sumeru's full resources.

Normally, no one would consider colluding with him, just as Dori refused Rama; they would make the most fitting judgment based on their understanding of reality.

But situations do change.

(End of Chapter)