At once, the unbearable high temperature vanished, and the ineffable sense of oppression greatly diminished.
The villagers all showed expressions of disbelief.
They had already prepared themselves to die, but they never expected that at this critical moment, Ningguang would awaken her Vision and save everyone!
Ningguang's mother also had tears in her eyes and tightly embraced Ningguang.
She felt proud of Ningguang.
Ningguang herself didn't know what was happening.
She looked down at the Vision in her hand, lost in thought.
"Makoto Gege said that this Vision would be useful in my hands, and I really did it..."
"Ningguang didn't disappoint Makoto Gege!"
Before Ningguang could even sigh with emotion, the Ancient Geovishap in the distance let out another deafening roar!
Immediately after, blue energy continuously gathered in the Ancient Geovishap's mouth.
Without any pause, the Ancient Geovishap attacked again!
And this time, it was no longer a fireball, but the Ancient Geovishap's signature attack, 'Primordial Geo Spittle'!
In an instant, the surrounding villagers once again fell into despair.
They had just thought they had gained more time to escape.
Who would have thought that the Ancient Geovishap would attack again so quickly?
Ningguang's expression changed; she felt an extremely strong sense of danger.
The little girl wanted to use the power of her Vision again, but at this moment, she was willing but powerless.
There was nothing she could do.
She was simply too young.
She couldn't possibly cast Xuanji Screen twice in a short period of time.
At this moment, Ningguang's face was pale, and she felt an indescribable dejection.
She could only watch helplessly as the Ancient Geovishap gathered energy for its strongest attack, yet she could do nothing.
That feeling was truly too despairing.
Accompanied by a roar from the Ancient Geovishap, a blue laser descended directly towards the crowd.
The laser cut through the ground, leaving an extremely deep, bottomless gully.
The laser passed through a large mountain along its path, and the mountain instantly split into two.
Finally, it charged straight towards the crowd.
In this instant, Ningguang felt no fear, but an unexpected calmness.
Her mind replayed many people and things, like a revolving lantern.
In the end, the scene froze on Makoto Gege.
Makoto Gege's expression was doting as he gently ruffled her small head.
Every time Makoto Gege ruffled her head, the little girl would pout her small mouth in dissatisfaction, because Makoto Gege would mess up the braids she had painstakingly tied.
But now that she thought about it, Makoto Gege ruffling her head actually felt quite comfortable.
Ningguang rather liked that feeling.
If only Makoto Gege could ruffle her head again at this moment...
Speaking of which, Ningguang had been so worried about her mother and the villagers that she hadn't even thought about Makoto.
She didn't know where Makoto Gege was right now...
Ningguang actually hoped that Makoto had already retreated when he saw the situation was bad.
The further away, the better.
Because the Ancient Geovishap was simply too powerful.
It was not something ordinary people could deal with at all.
Only the Liyue Seven Stars or even the Adepti could resolve it.
Makoto Gege would only be implicated if he stayed here.
Unbeknownst to her, tears were already hanging from Ningguang's long eyelashes.
"If there's a next life, I hope to meet Makoto Gege again."
"At that time, it'll be my turn to take care of Makoto Gege."
Ningguang despairingly closed her eyes, quietly awaiting fate's judgment.
"Little girl, this life isn't even over yet, why are you thinking about the next?"
Just then, Ningguang heard a familiar voice.
It was Makoto!
Makoto had appeared beside her at some point.
"Makoto Gege, why are you here?"
Ningguang opened her eyes, very surprised.
Immediately after, her tears began to fall pitter-patter.
"I'm sorry, Makoto Gege, I implicated you, I'm really sorry."
The little girl was very remorseful, crying uncontrollably.
Because if it weren't for her, Makoto wouldn't have been involved at all.
Now, Makoto was going to be finished along with her.
Makoto reached out and gently wiped away Ningguang's tears, then softly said, "Silly girl, what's with this 'implicating' talk?"
"You call me Gege, so how could I feel that you're implicating me?"
"Alright, this Ancient Geovishap is a bit of an eyesore. I'll deal with it first, then we can talk later."
Makoto reached out and pinched Ningguang's cheek.
His tone was very relaxed; he showed no signs of pressure whatsoever.
Ningguang blinked her eyes, finding it very hard to believe.
Makoto Gege was going to deal with the Ancient Geovishap?
The next second, Ningguang saw Makoto cross his hands over his chest; as he released them, a Geo Construct erupted from the earth.
At the same time, a Yu Zhang Shield appeared around Makoto.
Facing the incoming Primordial Geo Spittle from the Ancient Geovishap, Makoto's expression was calm.
He single-handedly blocked the Primordial Geo Spittle head-on, and walked step by step towards the Ancient Geovishap.
The Yu Zhang Shield around his body did not dim from the Primordial Geo Spittle; instead, it glowed intensely.
Makoto's steps were slow, looking like a leisurely stroll.
This scene left everyone present stunned.
This stranger with peculiar clothes actually single-handedly blocked the Ancient Geovishap's Primordial Geo Spittle!
The retreating figure gave off a profound sense of security!
In his astonishment, the blacksmith recalled Makoto saying he would deal with the Ancient Geovishap and immediately shook his head repeatedly.
"No, this Ancient Geovishap has thick skin and rough flesh; ordinary weapons can't harm it in the slightest. Only peerless sharp weapons might be able to hurt it!"
Actually, the blacksmith hadn't even finished his sentence.
That was, even peerless sharp weapons could only *injure* the Ancient Geovishap.
It was simply impossible to kill the Ancient Geovishap.
He didn't dare to say this aloud, fearing it would dampen morale too much.
Ningguang's heart tightened as she looked at Makoto's back with worry.
"I also know that the Ancient Geovishap isn't something an ordinary person can deal with,"
"But I believe in Makoto Gege..."
"If it's Makoto Gege, then he can definitely do it!"
Ningguang was Unyielding.
These words were naturally heard by Makoto, who was ahead.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
Unknowingly, Ningguang seemed to have become his little fangirl?
Since that was the case, he should quickly resolve the matter.
At this moment, Makoto noticed a scattered ordinary spear on the ground.
Currently, he hadn't drawn any powerful weapons, so he could only make do with this one.
Although the weapon was mediocre, it would suffice.
It was more than enough to deal with an Ancient Geovishap.
Makoto picked up the spear from the ground and then closed his eyes.
When he opened his eyes again, they were like slowly flowing golden magma.
That dense light glowed brilliantly even in the darkness.
At the same time, the spear in Makoto's hand burst into roaring flames with a whoosh.
The flames shot up into the sky, like a soaring giant dragon.
The Ancient Geovishap sensed the terrifying aura emanating from the human in front of it.
It roared madly, leaping high into the air, intending to crush Makoto with its hard forelimbs.
However, Makoto remained completely unmoved by the Ancient Geovishap's attack.
The next second, Makoto swung the spear in his hand, drawing a sharp arc forward.
The flames on the spear ascended into the air like a long dragon, and even the air sizzled and crackled from the scorching heat.
Eat your fill, and have a safe journey!
Five-star skill: Mystical Rite: Spirit Soother!
Although the mediocre weapon couldn't unleash the full power of Mystical Rite: Spirit Soother, it was more than enough to deal with the Ancient Geovishap.
With a single swing of the spear, the Ancient Geovishap instantly turned into ashes and scattered with the wind.
All the villagers present were dumbfounded.
One hit!
Makoto had killed the Ancient Geovishap, which was half a mountain high and had thick skin and rough flesh, with just one hit?!
"An Adeptus! This is an Adeptus!"
"Thank you, Adeptus, for saving us! Thank you, Adeptus!"
At once, all the villagers knelt on the ground, bowing in gratitude to Makoto.
In their eyes, Makoto was undoubtedly an Adeptus.