Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

Chapter 843 Heaven and Earth Overturn, Fire Will Destroy

Upon being suddenly reborn as a descendant of two generations, Xu Ning's face immediately darkened.

"You Hu family members are all so idle. The border was finally broken and the earth veins were connected again. Instead of rushing to blend into the earth veins and wait to be reincarnated, what are you all doing squatting here?"

There were also two people standing inside the Death Gate.

One was the late Master Hu, Hu Tao's grandfather. The other was much younger, and resembled Master Hu in appearance; he was likely Hu Tao's father.

Old Hu recognized Xu Ning at a glance, and his face was also full of annoyance.

"What are you doing down here, kid?"

Xu Ning laughed out loud, "If I don't get down, who will? Should I make Hu Tao get down?"

Old Master Hu immediately shut his mouth.

Although it was a bit of a pity that I couldn't see my beloved granddaughter again, compared to Hu Tao using the Blood Burning Body Seal Technique to come to this deadly place, I felt more at ease having this kid come.

After all, this guy, like Tianquan Ningguang, is the kind of person who doesn't do business at a loss, so he must have prepared an escape route before coming in.

After briefly explaining Xu Ning's identity and mentioning his son, Elder Hu looked at Xu Ning, who was glancing around, and asked, "The gates here should be locked, right? How are you planning to get back? If you need any help, just let us know!"

"There's nothing to help you with. Just do what you need to do. Now that you've left the living world, don't dwell on the past. Just keep moving forward into the future."

Old Master Hu looked at Xu Ning as if he were a rare treasure. "Oh, I didn't expect you to be able to say such things. It seems you've really grown a lot these past few years."

Xu Ning curled his lip. "Do you think I'd tell you something like growing up by several thousand years in an instant?"

"This is what your guest elder said. I think you must have guessed it long ago. With him protecting you, you should be able to rest assured about both the Rebirth Hall and your little Hu."

Master Hu laughed heartily and said, "That's true, there's no one more reassuring than this. Alright, we'll be off now."

Hu Tao's father was slightly disappointed that he didn't get to see Hu Tao.

Xu Ning casually reassured her, "Go ahead and don't worry. Your daughter has grown up to be incredibly virtuous, well-behaved, quiet, and exceptionally beautiful. Everyone praises her... There's nothing to worry about."

Hu Tao's father looked surprised. "Wow, no wonder I don't like you. Your lie is so half-hearted. I wouldn't be at ease leaving if my precious daughter grew up like you described, would I? And what about the guest elder you mentioned..."

"Come on, come on, I've already told you. Let that kid go and do his own thing..."

Xu Ning watched as Elder Hu and Young Elder Hu walked away, then bent down to pick up a withered peach branch from the ground and slowly walked into the depths where the deathly aura was thick.

"A thousand years have passed like flowing water, half a lifetime of achievements are but fleeting bubbles. Who says that good deeds can prolong life? Heaven naturally protects those who do good without seeking mercy. Brother Taodu, you've come to this end. In this long, dark night, have you ever... resented me...?"

As Xu Ning walked forward, it seemed as if time itself began to rewind.

A withered tree sprouts new buds in spring and blossoms with peach flowers all over the tree.

The scorched remains of the ground slowly faded away among the sprouting green grass and leaves. Xu Ning walked slowly under a towering tree, stepping on the newly fallen peach petals.

"Hey, wasn't it you who came here back then and started rambling on about 'the world turning upside down and the fire about to extinguish it'? I listened to you and decided to save the world. But you actually brought a few mortals and demons to kill me. Do you think I won't resent you?"

The sound actually came from this giant tree.

Xu Ning chuckled, but there was no hint of remorse in his voice.

"You only listen to half of what I say? I told you, 'A building on the verge of collapse cannot be saved by a single pillar,' but why did you insist on provoking that guy instead of listening to me?"

The big peach tree suddenly burst into laughter.

"I thought you were just using an analogy, and I was thinking that we should try it out to know. Who would have thought that the Yimu you mentioned was actually referring to me? Everyone says that you were bewitched by extraterrestrial demons and saw some unformed future. Now tell me, after all the sacrifices we've made, has that future changed in the slightest?"

Xu Ning shook his head and smiled bitterly, then took a long sip and said, "Nothing has changed."

"After all, we are looking at the present from the perspective of the future. Everything has already happened, so how can we talk about changing it?"

Tao Du chuckled, but anger began to build in his voice.

"If that's the case, what are you doing here? What difference does it make whether the border is open or not, whether Liyue is saved or not?"

Xu Ning sighed, "Yes. After all, some things simply must be done! It's just... the time hasn't come yet..."

Tao Du's anger faltered. "This...was that what He said?"

"Yes."

"He knows too?"

Xu Ning nodded, thought for a moment, then shook her head. "I don't know."

Tao Du suddenly burst into laughter, "Hahaha, I thought that after all these years, you would be more thorough in your work than before, but it turns out that you are just like me back then, still completely clueless. In the end, aren't you still gambling?"

Xu Ning laughed too, "Yes, it's still a gamble."

As Tao Du's laughter gradually faded, Xu Ning suddenly poured a stream of wine onto himself.

"Have you ever regretted it? Those guys from the Hall of Rebirth have been guarding the border for generations, and almost every generation has had someone give their life here. You must have been cursed by them a lot, right?"

Tao Du shook off the leaves and said, "I won't stoop to the level of those little brats."

Xu Ning scoffed, "Let me tell you, I've heard your operas performed outside. In 'The Eight Wonders Refine Peach Capital,' I was so powerful and imposing, while you, the big villain, died a horrible death. Every time, people would applaud and cheer at the end. Even the braziers used in the memorial ceremonies at the Hall of Rebirth were lit in your likeness..."

Tao Du was furious, but his anger was clearly directed at Xu Ning beside him.

"It's all your fault! You pretend to be a good person inside and out. Bah! The title of 'Master Jianzhen' should be pinned on you. You little brats, you even put on an act to insult me... Hey, you're using me as a scapegoat..."

Xu Ningjing listened quietly to Tao Du's complaints for a while before speaking, "That's why I came to see you again."

"Are you afraid that I really will become the culprit behind the overflowing death energy?"

Xu Ning shook his head, patted off non-existent dust from his buttocks, and stood up.

"I'm afraid that if too much time passes, I'll forget what you look like. I finally have this chance to see you, so I want to take a good look at you. If one day I can bring you back to life, I'll sculpt you into a beautiful and charming figure..."

"Get out of here! Entrusting my life to someone like you is the most unreliable thing... Are Liuxia and the others alright?"

Xu Ning stretched and said, "She's doing well. She came to light your fire as usual. Unlike me, she can't come to see you. Maybe another time."