Genshin Impact: I Am a Slime

Chapter 773 Victory

The traveler's doubts remain unanswered.

She had no choice but to suppress her thoughts for the time being and return to Liyue Harbor to rest under the cover of dusk.

The following morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced the thin haze over the horizon, Yingmei had already returned to the ocean venue at Guyun Pavilion.

In this corner of Guyun Pavilion, a lively atmosphere of human life, in stark contrast to the desolate coastline, was bustling. The simple arena was surrounded by a dense crowd of people.

Onlookers climbed all over the rough rocks, the makeshift wooden crates, and even the tops of the cargo piles a little further away.

The clamor of voices almost drowned out the howling sea breeze. The fishermen's rough discussions mingled with the boatmen's excited whistles, and vendors weaved through the crowd selling steaming snacks and thirst-quenching iced tea, eliciting sounds of bargaining and swallowing saliva.

The children crawled between the adults' legs, excitedly imitating the martial arts moves they imagined, which drew bursts of laughter and scolding.

At the edge of the arena, several men who were clearly contestants were stretching their muscles. The heavy sound of punches cutting through the air and the crisp sound of weapons clashing could be heard from time to time, drawing cheers and comments from the nearby crowd.

The air was thick with the smells of sweat, the sea, food, and the dry scent of dust carried by the wind, all blending together to create a raw and intense atmosphere reminiscent of the competition.

Beidou's signature loud voice stood out in the crowd. She was patting a crew member on the shoulder, pointing towards the ring and laughing heartily, as if making a bet.

Wan Ye stood quietly to her side, his white hair flying in the wind, his crimson eyes calmly scanning the noisy venue, like a tranquil maple leaf falling into a boiling ocean.

The entire ocean-themed venue of Guyun Pavilion was like a bowstring stretched taut by the sea breeze, brimming with noisy energy and eager anticipation, waiting for the sound of a gong to unleash its power.

As the Traveler and Paimon arrived at the edge of the arena, they immediately spotted Hokuto and Manyo in front of the crowd.

Beidou crossed his arms, his bronze face full of expectant smiles, and waved vigorously at her. Wanye stood quietly a step behind, his crimson eyes still calm, and he only nodded slightly in greeting.

The Traveler nodded in response to the two, then gestured for Paimon to float to the safe area at the edge of the ring to watch the fight, while he waited for the referee's call from the stage.

The girl's gaze swept to the other side of the arena, and as expected, her opponent was Jin You, the same person who wore a dark blue silk jacket yesterday.

He was slowly and meticulously adjusting his already impeccably styled cuffs, two strands of black hair at his temples remaining perfectly in place in the wind, a confident and smug smile on his face, as if victory was already a sure thing.

As the General Affairs Officer, who was to act as the referee, stepped onto the center of the arena, he read out the competition rules in a loud voice, announcing key points such as stopping when the opponent is touched and not intentionally injuring anyone, and then the gong was struck heavily.

"clang!"

"The first scene of the Chen hour on the day of Yi Mao!"

"Southern Cross Fleet Sailor Ying versus Near-Perfect Person Jin You!"

The referee called out the two players' names, and the "Advanced" title made Paimon grumble somewhat unhappily:

"Hey, is it okay to use such an arrogant title?"

But the traveler clearly didn't think that much about it, and she walked up to the ring under the watchful eyes of the people around her.

The girl's unique long hair, which shimmered like molten gold in the sunlight, and her exotic attire made her stand out like a crane among chickens on the simple arena. Soon, her conspicuous figure was like a drop of water thrown into a pot of oil, creating ripples in the dense crowd.

"Look! That blonde girl!"

"Hiss...this look...it seems so familiar!"

"Wait! Isn't that...?!"

The whispers quickly spread and amplified, and an unbelievable name, tinged with tentative excitement, was called out from a corner: "It's...it's that traveler?! The hero who stood up when the demon god Oser wreaked havoc!"

That name was like a spark that ignited a fuse. "It's her! Yes! It's her!"

"My God! It really is that great hero who saved Liyue!"

"She actually came to participate in the martial arts tournament too!"

In an instant, the brief silence was shattered. Exclamations, confirmations, gasps of disbelief, and shouts of excitement erupted like a long-accumulated volcano. Countless gazes, as if tangible, focused on the blonde girl in the center of the arena, filled with gratitude, fervor, and indescribable excitement.

The already bustling atmosphere in the venue was as if boiling oil had been poured in, causing the temperature to soar suddenly. The shouts of the girl's name rose higher and higher, from scattered voices to convergence, and finally turned into a deafening tidal wave that swept across the entire coast of Guyun Pavilion.

The sudden roar even caused the traveler, who had just finished his battle on the arena, to pause almost imperceptibly.

"Game start!"

The roar was drowned out by the crisp sound of the gong, and the competition officially began.

At the start of the battle, the traveler did not rush to activate the elemental power.

Her steps were light, her figure like a willow catkin in the wind, responding to attacks with exquisite swordsmanship and footwork.

As Jin You's attack was indeed as he had predicted, it was quite peculiar. The young man's footwork was unpredictable, seemingly advancing but actually retreating. The transitions between moves carried a deliberate, almost dance-like rhythm, with tricky angles and an indistinguishable feints. Sometimes it was like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, and sometimes it was like flowing clouds brushing against one's face. It was indeed quite different from the martial arts styles that travelers usually encountered.

In an instant, figures crisscrossed the arena, and the sounds of wrist guards clashing against sword blades were deafening.

Jin You, using his fists instead of swords, managed to fight the traveler to a standstill.

Beidou, watching from below the stage, frowned slightly, while Jin You's smile grew even wider, his eyes sparkling with the expected smugness.

But in that instant when metal clashed and sparks flew, a glint flashed in the traveler's eyes, and he no longer held back, his heart stirred.

In an instant, invisible wind elements gathered and surged around the girl, her figure seemingly merging with the airflow, her speed suddenly increasing several times, transforming into an elusive afterimage.

At the same time, the steady and powerful rock elemental energy spread from her feet, and the solid ground of the arena seemed to be connected with her will. Every step she took was as solid as a rock, instantly shattering Jin You's advantage built up by the tricky agility.

A perfect combination of speed and power, the two elemental forces flowed freely and without hindrance through her.

One moment the traveler was to Jin You's left, and the sharp sword wind had already arrived. The next instant, the fist, wrapped in the faint light of rock yellow, was already striking the open spot that Jin You had exposed due to the use of his move.

Jin You's confident smile froze instantly, replaced by astonishment and disbelief.

How can the girl in front of me use elemental power if she doesn't have the Eye of God?

Jin You tried to change his move, but the oppressive feeling of the wind and rocks intertwined was like an invisible cage, making his proud secret skills sluggish and clumsy.

With a muffled thud and a low cry, Jin You's elegant silk robes were thrown back several steps by a powerful force, finally collapsing to one knee in a disheveled state, barely managing to regain his balance, and no longer able to fight.

The outcome was decided in the blink of an eye as the elemental forces unleashed their power.

This is why Beidou doesn't allow Genshin Impact to participate in the competition.

The traveler's sword tip nearly touched Jin You's neck, but the referee promptly rang the gong to stop the fight and declared the girl the winner.

"The victor is 'Southern Cross Sailor' Ying!" (End of Chapter)