I Am the Dragon Sovereign

As soon as Lin Yuan emerged from the clouds, his dragon might obliterated all the sea beasts in an instant. The Adepti were momentarily stunned, completely forgetting about Baizhe's existence.

In the ocean, Baizhe was paralyzed with fear after Lin Yuan's appearance. The overwhelming dragon might swept over it, feeling as if the entire sky was pressing down on its body. Struggling to endure the immense pressure, Baizhe was in complete shock, wondering where this terrifying thousand-meter-long dragon had come from. When had Liyue gained such a fearsome being?

The Adepti in the sky were equally astounded:

"A thousand-meter-long dragon? What kind of dragon bloodline is this, to possess such an awe-inspiring power?"

"Even at his peak, the Geo Archon was far from being as formidable as this being."

"Is this truly the same little Dragon Sovereign? How has it become so majestic?"

"This aura is exactly the same as the one the young Dragon Sovereign had."

Lin Yuan's entrance left everyone in stunned silence. Even the Adepti were utterly confused. Was this truly the same young dragon they once knew?

If not for the identical aura, the Adepti would never have associated the former juvenile dragon, Lin Yuan, with this massive divine dragon before them. Judging by its aura, this dragon might even be stronger than their Geo Archon.

Moreover, the growth of a dragon typically spanned millennia—how could the young Dragon Sovereign have transformed into a massive divine dragon in just a few days?

Sitting on Cloud Retainer's back, Ningguang suddenly spoke with certainty, "That's him! I have a familiar feeling about it."

Ningguang could feel it deep within her heart—the immense, thousand-meter-long dragon before her was none other than the little one who had once nursed from her. She wasn't the only one with this feeling.

Ganyu, gazing up at the massive dragon occupying half the sky, placed her hands gently in front of her and softly said, "Is that you, little one? I never imagined you'd grow into such a magnificent being."

Not long ago, this little dragon had nestled in her arms, but now it had become a thousand-meter-long divine dragon. Ganyu couldn't help but feel the same pride a mother would, watching her child grow. The little one had matured and appeared just as Liyue was on the brink of destruction, saving it from certain doom. With this, the little one could rightfully become the new Geo Archon.

A faint smile appeared on Ganyu's delicate face as she made up her mind—she would follow this little one and assist him as the new Geo Archon.

The Millelith soldiers surrounding Ganyu were equally stunned as they gazed at the majestic dragon in the sky. With newfound enthusiasm, they exclaimed:

"It's the Archon! The new Archon has come to save Liyue!"

"Indeed, the Archon hasn't abandoned us. His will has descended to protect Liyue through this calamity."

"This is great! With the Archon's appearance, Liyue will surely survive this catastrophe."

The Millelith soldiers had all witnessed the countless sea beasts turning to ash under the dragon's mighty presence. They couldn't help but feel a profound reverence for the sacred dragon.

On the Alcor, Beidou and her crew were equally amazed. After witnessing the dragon's dragon might obliterate the sea beasts, their morale soared.

Beidou, in utter shock, stared at the massive divine dragon in the sky and said, "This divine dragon is incredibly powerful! It wiped out an endless number of sea beasts in an instant—this might be one of the most powerful beings in all of Teyvat."

Shenhe spoke calmly, "With this being here, Liyue should be safe now."

Beidou nodded in agreement, feeling immensely grateful to Lin Yuan for saving the Alcor. The overwhelming power Lin Yuan had displayed provided them all with a sense of security.

Meanwhile, the citizens taking refuge in various parts of Liyue Harbor also looked up at the massive divine dragon in the sky, exclaiming in awe:

"A divine dragon has descended! It must be the Geo Archon's chosen successor."

"What an enormous dragon—its size even surpasses the Geo Archon!"

"This being is no less powerful than the Geo Archon. It just stopped that black mist from flooding the harbor in an instant."

"Please, Great Dragon Lord, protect Liyue and help us survive this calamity!"

"Please, protect us, Great Dragon Lord…"

Many of the citizens, seeing the dragon holding back the thick black mist at the harbor's edge with its golden light, began to feel hopeful. The mist, which had previously breached the land, was now kept at bay. Moreover, because Lin Yuan, like Zhongli, appeared as a dragon, albeit of a different size, the people quickly grew fond of him, believing he had come to inherit the will of the Geo Archon.

The fear that had once gripped the citizens of Liyue dissipated, replaced by a deep sense of relief and safety brought about by Lin Yuan's presence.

At the outskirts of Liyue, Xiao, Keqing, and the others had been fending off the monsters threatening to storm Liyue Harbor. However, with a single sweep of the dragon's might, all the gathering enemies instantly turned to ash.

For a moment, everyone stood frozen in disbelief. Then, one by one, they looked up, sensing something monumental. What they saw left them all speechless—an awe-inspiring sight that none of them would forget.

Above the skies of Liyue Harbor, they saw a massive divine dragon, its enormous body filling half the sky, casting a golden light over the city. Keqing's wine-red eyes widened in disbelief, exclaiming:

"That's a dragon? How can there be such a huge dragon?"

Keqing had once seen the Geo Archon's true form up close, but it was nothing compared to this colossal dragon in the sky. However, there was something familiar about this dragon's aura.

Xiao looked up, his eyes flickering with shock. He muttered, "It's him. He's grown into a full-fledged dragon."

Xiao hadn't expected that the young dragon Lin Yuan, who had parted with them not long ago, would return in such a form.

Keqing, still puzzled, asked, "Xiao, you know this dragon? Who is it?"

Keqing also felt a strange familiarity with the massive dragon in the sky, but she couldn't quite place it.

At that moment, Hu Tao clapped her hands and cheerfully said, "That's our Huan Huan from the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor! I can't believe it's grown so big!"

"What? That's Huan Huan… the Little Dragon True Monarch?" Keqing suddenly jolted in realization. She remembered the aura—this colossal dragon was the same one she used to play with and tease not too long ago.

"How did that little guy grow so big?" she wondered, astonished.

Nearby, Yun Jin and the others were equally shocked, exclaiming:

"You all know this enormous dragon?"

"Wow, your Huan Huan has saved Liyue!"

"Qiqi also wants to meet the dragon. It feels so sacred."

As everyone marveled, Hu Tao proudly puffed out her chest and declared, "Of course! Huan Huan is the mascot of our Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. I've been teaching it to protect Liyue!"

Xiao and Keqing remained silent, watching the now fully-grown Lin Yuan, their emotions complex.

Up in the clouds, far above what those on the ground could see, Zhongli stood with his hands behind his back, floating in the air as he observed Lin Yuan, who had emerged from the clouds and revealed himself to the world.

Beside him, the Oceanid Lottie spoke in her ethereal voice: "With this, Lin Yuan will undoubtedly gain immense reverence in Liyue, and he will naturally ascend to godhood. What are your thoughts, Lord Morax?"

Zhongli responded calmly, "Logically speaking, Lin Yuan is better suited in every way to become Liyue's new god. Besides, I have no desire to return to the divine seat."

Zhongli preferred his retired life over reclaiming the title of Geo Archon. Since Lin Yuan had the power and the heart to become Liyue's next god, Zhongli was more than willing to let it happen. He believed that Lin Yuan, now even stronger than Zhongli at his peak, would lead Liyue into a new era.

Just then, Lin Yuan, having temporarily calmed the calamity threatening Liyue, spoke in a deep, authoritative voice from the sky:

"I now proclaim to all: I am the new Geo Archon of Liyue, the Dragon Lord, and I will forever protect Liyue and vanquish all evil."

The Dragon Lord?!

The citizens, hearing the majestic voice from the heavens, trembled as they raised their hands, chanting in unison:

"Praise the Dragon Lord! All demons will retreat from Liyue!"

"As expected of the new Archon. Disasters like today will never befall Liyue again."

"This is wonderful! With the Dragon Lord watching over us, even Lord Morax would be proud."

"With the Dragon Lord leading us, Liyue will surely enter a new golden age!"

The people of Liyue were filled with reverence and joy for Lin Yuan, their new Archon. After all, if not for Lin Yuan's appearance, Liyue might have perished in the calamity.

On the other hand, Hu Tao's expression became somewhat peculiar as she muttered, "Huan Huan… became the Archon?"

The idea that the little dragon, whom she had teased and bullied just days ago, had now become the new Archon made Hu Tao feel as if this was all unreal.

Keqing, her emotions complicated, softly said, "I didn't expect it to happen so quickly. Since it's now the Archon, I should do my best to assist it."

Yun Jin sighed and remarked, "The birth of a new Archon is truly legendary. When all of this calms down, I should compose a new opera to record this momentous event."

Xinyan, carefree as ever, chimed in, "Great! I'll be the first to cheer for you!"

Chongyun and Xingqiu exchanged a glance and said, "Liyue is in the midst of a crisis, so the emergence of a new Archon to lead the people is a good thing indeed."

"The Dragon Lord… truly a remarkable Archon."

Qiqi, her large eyes blinking in wonder, looked up at Lin Yuan in the sky, her tiny voice full of awe, "Dragon… Lord… amazing."

Xiao, too, looked on with a complex gaze. He had watched Lin Yuan go to the Fulong Valley to aid the Geo Archon. Now, Lin Yuan had returned as a massive dragon and taken the title of the new Archon. Could this have been part of the Geo Archon's plan all along?

Meanwhile, over the vast ocean, the Adepti found themselves in a state of uncertainty. This massive dragon had declared itself the new Archon, the Dragon Lord.

In the past, there would have been at least one among them who might have opposed this… but now, things were different.

In that moment, everyone felt as though they were witnessing the most exalted being in the world, and an irresistible urge to bow swept over them.

The adepti were shaken to their core, falling into a daze. The dragon's head emerged from the clouds, surveying all that had transpired in Liyue Harbor. Its supreme dragon might swept across the sea, obliterating countless sea beasts in an instant.

The Alcor was also caught in the sweep of the dragon's might, turning every sea beast aboard into ash. On the island that Ganyu and the Qianyan soldiers had been desperately defending, the sea beasts were also reduced to dust by the dragon's overwhelming power.

Witnessing this, everyone was in utter shock. In just a single strike, countless sea beasts had been annihilated.

Lin Yuan spoke softly, "Again, just another creature with nothing but regenerative abilities. Is that all you can do?"

The regenerating power of Baizhe paled in comparison to that of the Lord of Vishaps, making it seem utterly insignificant in Lin Yuan's eyes—barely even worthy of being a toy. As Baizhe recovered one of its heads, it let out a furious roar toward Lin Yuan, who was hovering above in the sky. Enraged by the influence of corrupting forces, Baizhe's nature became even more violent, and despite Lin Yuan's overwhelming presence, it charged without hesitation.

Lin Yuan didn't even bother with it. With a mere wave of his dragon might, he crushed Baizhe's newly regenerated head effortlessly.

Seeing Baizhe being so easily obliterated by Lin Yuan, the observing adepti fell silent. Was this the same formidable demon they had struggled so hard against just moments ago? How had it become something so easily manipulated in the hands of this divine dragon?

Far away, under the sea near Guyun Stone Forest, Osial was relentlessly battering the seal that held him captive. The once unbreakable seal had already started to weaken under his attacks. However, sensing what was happening outside, Osial suddenly froze in disbelief.

"Who is that divine dragon crushing Baizhe so effortlessly?" Osial asked, bewildered.

From his distant prison, Osial could see what was unfolding in Liyue Harbor—a spectacle where the mighty dragon was effortlessly toying with Baizhe. Even though Baizhe had absorbed the power of evil forces and grown stronger, it stood no chance against this dragon.

The Chil watching in shock at the sheer overwhelming power Lin Yuan displayed, quickly abandoned their earlier schemes. One of them muttered, "That... is the new god of Liyue."

Osial, still watching the one-sided battle, commented in astonishment, "That dragon is even stronger than Morax was in his prime. Did you underestimate its strength earlier?" The sheer force with which Lin Yuan crushed Baizhe left Osial deeply shaken.

Seeing Lin Yuan's immense power, Osial began to realize that breaking free from his seal during this dragon's era would be far more dangerous than it would have been under Morax's reign.

Chi awkwardly said, "Its strength truly exceeds my expectations. It seems this is not the right time to break the seal; we cannot compete with it." Chi stopped manipulating the dark mist to attack the seal. At this point, going out would only result in being defeated by that divine dragon. Even if Chi and Osial joined forces, it felt like they had little chance of winning.

Osial, however, pressed on, "What about Baizhe?"

Baizhe was his wife, and he couldn't bear to watch as Lin Yuan defeated her.

Chi coldly replied, "Even if you go out, what can you do? Do you want to die alongside her?"

After a moment of silence, Osial suddenly launched himself at the seal. The entire sealing space, already weakened by Chi's previous actions, began to shake violently as Osial pounded against it.

Chi was surprised and transmitted a voice, "What are you doing? Can't you even endure this much? Do you really want to go out and court death?"

Although he knew Osial was a hot-headed individual, Chi didn't expect him to be so reckless. Knowing full well that the dragon was beyond his capability to defeat, he still insisted on breaking the seal to confront it.

Osial shouted furiously, "I'm going to break this damned seal and fight that dragon!"

Seeing Osial become so aggressive, Chi knew that nothing he said would penetrate his mind at this moment, so he coldly stated, "If you want to break the seal now, I won't assist you. Just a reminder, even if the seal is weakened, it will still take you some time to break through. By then, Baizhe will have already been eliminated."

After finishing his warning, Chi noticed that Osial was indeed not listening and continued to pound against the seal. He redirected his focus back to his true form.

Chi's true body emanated a red glow from its eyes, releasing a wave of dark energy as it spoke indifferently, "Osial, the vortex demon god, is indeed an easy one to control. However, the timing is not favorable. It is better to sleep temporarily and wait for the next opportunity." Though he had previously felt a strong urge to break free from the seal, Chi suppressed his inner turmoil upon realizing that it was futile and retreated deeper into the underground of Light's Pillar.

Even though Chi and Osial were once equally renowned as great demons, Chi, who could manipulate monsters through dark powers, naturally possessed a deeper cunning. After all, a thousand years had already passed; as long as he could gain freedom, he didn't mind lying low for a while longer.

Meanwhile, beneath the Lone Cloud Pavilion, Osial continued to attack the seal. After some time, he finally realized that Chi was right; it would take him a significant amount of time to break through the seal. By the time he managed to do so, Baizhe would likely have already been defeated.

Fully understanding this, Osial gradually calmed down and resumed a motionless position within the sealing space, a flicker of resentment flashing in his eyes.

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