In the end, only the Inazuma people were hurt, because even if they wanted to participate, they couldn't.
It's said that their God herself is a martial arts fanatic, and under the influence of their God, there are many martial arts fanatics in Inazuma, who were truly scratching their heads in frustration.
It felt like ants were crawling on their bodies, making them extremely uncomfortable; they had never opposed the Raiden Shogun's Sakoku Decree so much.
Arataki Itto isn't a martial arts fanatic, but he loves such lively events; not being able to participate in this martial arts tournament truly frustrated him.
"Damn it, I want to go too!!! When the Sakoku Decree ends, I must go to Liyue!" Arataki Itto exclaimed indignantly.
However, from his words, it could be seen that Itto believed this unreasonable Sakoku Decree would definitely be lifted.
Even if Lin Qiu's book hadn't yet spoiled Inazuma's future, Itto still believed it.
Speaking of which, Lin Qiu also didn't expect this story to cause such a stir because of the news of the martial arts tournament.
He originally thought everyone's focus would be on where Kaedehara Kazuha's ownerless Vision came from.
After all, for most people in Teyvat, a Vision still held considerable appeal.
Unexpectedly, now the Vision had become the 'supporting role,' while the martial arts tournament, originally held for selection, had become the 'main character.'
However, not everyone was uninterested in the Vision; merchants like Dori, Ningguang, and Pantalone were all very interested in this ownerless Vision.
Yet, after reading to the end of the story, the three of them were also a bit disappointed.
Kaedehara Kazuha's Vision had a special meaning, and it seemed they would not be able to obtain it no matter what.
Kaedehara Kazuha: "I've only heard of 'an ownerless Vision can shine again' in a few legends."
Seeing this sentence, Ningguang was exasperated; everyone else thought that making an ownerless Vision shine again was just a legend.
But she herself had actually done it, and most importantly, she hadn't intended to!
She had originally wanted to sell it; how did it just inexplicably start shining!
It was truly Murphy's Law: Kaedehara Kazuha searched for someone who could make a Vision shine and couldn't find them, while Ningguang didn't want the Vision to shine, and it shone anyway.
In the story, Kaedehara Kazuha recounted the story of this Vision.
He was once my dear friend; that day he asked me, 'Have you ever heard of the Musou no Hitotachi?'
Such words were written on an illustration, which showed the backs of Kaedehara Kazuha and his dear friend.
Seeing this illustration, Kaedehara Kazuha's pupils constricted slightly, and his breathing involuntarily quickened a bit.
I said, 'Of course. That slash can only be seen when 'Divine Punishment' descends.'
That slash is the pinnacle of the Raiden Shogun's martial arts, the symbol of the strongest.
Another illustration showed the silhouette of the Raiden Shogun, with her long blade seemingly slightly drawn, and wisps of blade light appearing around her.
Kujou Sara's eyes widened; she carefully tore off the illustration, then just as carefully pasted it onto the wall.
This is great, I'm getting some 'good content' too.
Regardless of whether the Inazuma people were satisfied with the Raiden Shogun, they would not question the terrifying power of the Raiden Shogun's slash, which was something no human could block.
But he said, 'That slash may not be unattainable.'
'There will always be mortal beings who dare to face the light of thunder.'
The Inazuma people were incredulous; how could anyone say such a thing?
It was one thing for foreigners not to understand, but how could the Inazuma people, who had witnessed that slash, dare to utter such words?
That was a power that islands and Gods could not block; how could humans hope to attain it?
For most Inazuma people, the Raiden Shogun's slash was already a trust ingrained in their bones.
They trusted that the Raiden Shogun, possessing such martial arts, could protect them in any situation.
But besides trust, it was also accompanied by 'awe,' awe of divine power, and trepidation.
Who would not fear such terrifying power?
Later, the Vision Hunt Decree came unexpectedly.
The people's wishes gradually became bricks and tiles for building 'eternity.'
The Inazuma people were silent; there were actually not many who were dissatisfied with the Vision Hunt Decree, and even fewer who dared to face the light of thunder.
As I drifted helplessly, I heard that he had challenged the enforcer of the Vision Hunt Decree to a 'Royal Duel.'
The Royal Duel is solemn yet cruel; the loser will face divine punishment, and the winner can seize an opportunity.
Perhaps he thought he was the most suitable person to step forward; facing the Musou no Hitotachi was his lifelong wish.
Two illustrations: one showed the back of Kaedehara Kazuha's friend, and the other showed the front silhouettes of the Raiden Shogun and Kujou Sara.
But when I arrived at Tenshukaku, the duel had already ended; I only heard the sound of his broken blade falling to the ground after the divine punishment.
That must have been the light he wanted to witness; what expression was on his face in that final moment?
There was no time to guess; I just stepped forward, snatched that dissipating Vision, and then fled.
I only knew that his fervent wish could not be built into a cold statue.
The story ended, and Kujou Sara remained silent.
She naturally still remembered Kaedehara Kazuha's friend; she remembered all worthy opponents.
She would feel apologetic but would not regret her decision; all she had to do was defend the path chosen by the Raiden Shogun.
Kujou Sara looked at the illustration Lin Qiu had just pasted on the wall.
This was the first time Lin Qiu had drawn the Raiden Shogun; although it was just a front silhouette, without even a face, she still loved it very much.
"The Raiden Shogun... cannot be wrong," Kujou Sara affirmed.
"The Raiden Shogun... is truly wrong," Kamisato Ayaka, however, had a different opinion from Kujou Sara.
In her view, the current Raiden Shogun was simply wrong; she also believed in the Raiden Shogun, but wrong was wrong.
Yae Miko also felt that Ei was wrong now; at this moment, she only hoped that the one who could break the deadlock would come quickly and prevent Ei from straying further down the wrong path.
On the other side, Kaedehara Kazuha closed the book and looked up, seeing a seagull perched on the observation deck.
As he was sighing with emotion, his Vision was covered by the bottom of a wine bottle.
"Kaedehara Kazuha, want to have a drink with me?" Beidou shook the wine bottle in front of Kaedehara Kazuha.
"Captain! How can you let young Kaedehara Kazuha drink alcohol!" The crew members were puzzled.
They were preparing the venue for the 'World's First Martial Arts Tournament' and hadn't had time to read the book.
Kaedehara Kazuha smiled faintly, took the wine bottle, and said, "Alright, I'll join you."
Kaedehara Kazuha was drunk, but he felt that sometimes being drunk was quite good.
"Hahaha, brothers, make this venue even bigger!" Beidou laughed heartily.
"Why make it so big, Captain?" The sailors were puzzled.
Although a martial arts tournament was to be held, everyone knew that not many people would actually come.
Beidou indeed had a reputation in Liyue, but she hadn't deliberately promoted it, and it was a bit rushed, so it was estimated that not many people would come.
"You can find the reason in the book yourselves; in short, let's get it started." Beidou happily joined the crowd and worked with everyone to build the venue.
Readers noticed something: it seemed that all the Anemo males who had appeared so far were short and had lost friends.
Was it intentional or accidental?
Character Voice - Kujou Sara: About Kaedehara Kazuha's Friend
"I am very sorry... but if I had to do it again, I would still draw my blade.
Loyalty to the Raiden Shogun is my only creed in this life."