Tenshukaku…
The atmosphere was incredibly tense. Ei and Yae Miko observed Yun Fan from the throne, while Yun Fan, in turn, observed them from below.
The three of them seemed to share an unspoken understanding. No one spoke, and they simply stood in silence.
Time passed slowly, and after what felt like an eternity, Yae Miko was the first to break the silence, unable to contain her curiosity.
"Are you the Immortal Phoenix?"
Hearing this, Yun Fan first nodded, then shook his head.
"Oh? What do you mean by that?" Yae Miko asked, intrigued by his mixed response.
"It's simple. I nodded because I am indeed the so-called Immortal Phoenix. But I shook my head because there is no true Immortal Phoenix in Teyvat. The title is just something I came up with on a whim," Yun Fan explained honestly, leaving the members of the Tri-Commission wide-eyed.
Wait, so his identity was a lie? And knowing it was a lie, he still dared to come to Narukami Island alone, openly admitting it in front of everyone? How bold!
"Hahaha, Mr. Yun Fan, you truly are an interesting person," Yae Miko laughed, though a sense of unease crept into her heart. She hadn't expected Yun Fan to outright reveal his false identity as the Immortal Phoenix.
This meant that the Divine Sovereign had no intention of playing games of intrigue. He was laying his cards on the table.
As Yae Miko chuckled, Ei, who had been silently observing Yun Fan, finally spoke.
"Mr. Yun Fan, I've heard much about you."
"Likewise, Raiden Shog—" Yun Fan's eyebrows twitched as he noticed the faint purple glow in Ei's eyes. He quickly corrected himself, "Likewise, Ei."
"Hmm, so you do know about me," Ei said, not particularly surprised. If she had any doubts before, they were now completely dispelled. This man was indeed the Divine Sovereign of Liyue.
However, she didn't sense the authority of the Geo Archon within him. In fact, she couldn't sense any aura from him at all. This suggested that the Divine Sovereign's power far surpassed her own.
"I heard you have some insights into the eternity I pursue. Care to elaborate?" Ei asked, her gaze fixed intently on Yun Fan, not wanting to miss any detail.
Hearing the Shogun's question, the members of the Tri-Commission, along with Ayaka and Kujou Sara, held their breaths. The Shogun's pursuit of eternity was an absolute taboo, something no one dared to speak of lightly. For her to ask this now, it seemed…
"Eternity, huh…" Yun Fan pondered for a moment, then looked up, meeting Ei's gaze. "Do you really want to know?"
"Indeed," Ei's eyes glowed brighter with anticipation. She was eager to hear Yun Fan's thoughts on her pursuit of eternity.
"Then I'll be blunt," Yun Fan crossed his arms and tilted his head slightly, looking at Ei on her throne.
"In my opinion, the eternity you pursue is nothing but a joke."
"…" "…" "…"
Silence. Dead silence.
Everyone in the room held their breath, not daring to make a sound. After Yun Fan's words, the thunder around Ei surged like a flood, enveloping her entirely.
Boom! Boom!…
Thunder rumbled across Narukami Island, spreading in all directions. The people of Inazuma, who had been working diligently, suddenly felt a chill. This weather… had the Almighty Shogun grown angry again?
Tenshukaku…
An overwhelming divine pressure filled the room, affecting everyone present. Yae Miko and Yun Fan were fine—one was the Shogun's familiar, and the other was immensely powerful. But the others weren't so fortunate.
Kujou Sara and the Kamisato siblings fared slightly better, as they were top-tier Vision holders and could resist the pressure to some extent.
However, Hiiragi Shinsuke and Kujou Takayuki were in trouble. They were ordinary humans without Visions and couldn't withstand the divine pressure. They were pinned to the table, struggling to breathe. Kujou Takayuki felt his head spinning, while Hiiragi Shinsuke, who had been holding it in, lost control and wet himself, soaking half his pants. Ayato, sitting beside him, couldn't help but scoot away.
How disgusting! Ayato thought.
"Ei, don't get angry. Calm down!" Yae Miko quickly tried to soothe her, but it was no use. Ei's anger only grew, like a raging flame.
Seeing this, Yae Miko sighed. This Divine Sovereign really didn't follow the script. He had angered her best friend right from the start. This was… ugh! Fine, she'd let them handle it themselves!
"Say that again!" Ei drew the Musou Isshin from her chest, her expression icy.
"Hmph! Am I wrong?" Yun Fan spread his hands. "You've handed everything over to the Raiden Shogun puppet and locked yourself in the Plane of Euthymia, pursuing so-called eternity. In my eyes, compared to the title of Raiden Shogun, you're just a child throwing a tantrum."
"Die!" The moment Yun Fan finished speaking, Ei struck. The Musou Isshin blazed with lightning, and a massive thunderblade formed, ready to strike.
Seeing this, Ayato quickly grabbed his sister and pulled her away. This was the Shogun's blade! If they didn't run, they'd be dead or severely injured.
"Father, let's go!" Kujou Sara grabbed Kujou Takayuki by the collar and dragged him away. At this point, she didn't care about propriety or appearances. Survival came first.
"Hey, General Kujou, Lord Kamisato, save me too!" Hiiragi Shinsuke cried out weakly. He was the only one left, with no one to help him. In desperation, he turned to Yae Miko.
"Lady Yae, please save me!"
Hiiragi Shinsuke shouted with all his might, but Yae Miko, as if hearing nothing, simply took a few steps back, distancing herself from Ei.