Genshin Impact: The God Incarnate

"Guizhong, Sister! We're here!"

Vorthis and Morax stood above Guizhong's palace, calling out to her below.

Vorthis's voice wasn't loud, yet it was perfectly audible to Guizhong.

Guizhong, who had been leaning over her desk with a slightly troubled expression, instantly felt her worries dissipate upon hearing Vorthis's call.

Her face lit up with a delighted smile as she quickly ran outside.

"Vorthis, and Morax, you're here!" Guizhong greeted them warmly, her face beaming with joy as she looked at Vorthis and Morax.

Vorthis nodded. "Yep, I just finished my secluded training and thought I'd come to visit you, Sister Guizhong."

Standing beside Vorthis, Morax's lips twitched slightly.

Was Vorthis really here just to play?

"Really? Vorthis, you're the best! Look at Morax—he only ever visits me to discuss intellectual matters. He never drops by otherwise," Guizhong's tone was teasing but genuine.

Standing to the side, Morax suddenly found himself the target of Guizhong's remark.

"I..." Morax opened his mouth to explain but was quickly interrupted by Vorthis.

Vorthis grinned. "Haha, let's head inside and talk at length. Morax here has encountered some trouble with Liyue's development."

"Trouble? Is there anything I can help with?" Guizhong asked.

As they talked, the three walked into Guizhong's palace together.

Over the past decade, the palace's interior had undergone significant changes. Vorthis noticed many design elements he had once used in Liyue's palace replicated here.

It seemed Guizhong truly appreciated this style, having crafted her own set of furniture to redecorate her palace entirely.

However, the contrast between the stone palace and the wooden, traditional furnishings left the place feeling slightly lacking in harmony.

Still, it was a vast improvement over the previously dim and somber palace.

Seated at a table under Guizhong's enthusiastic hospitality, Vorthis and Morax were offered tea. While Morax sipped quietly, Vorthis conjured himself a glass of iced cola.

"So, the trouble with Liyue's development—is it due to territorial constraints?"

The moment Guizhong brought up Liyue's development, her thoughts went straight to this issue.

Years ago, Guizhong had already speculated that Liyue's rapid growth would soon run into the problem of limited space, given its mountainous terrain.

Seeing the expression on Morax's face, she knew she had hit the mark.

Still, she hadn't expected the problem to arise so much earlier than she had anticipated.

After all, she had only made rough calculations based on surface-level observations, without detailed information about Liyue.

"Ah, Sister Guizhong, you have such sharp insight," Morax said with a sigh. "If it were just a matter of territorial disputes, I wouldn't mind finding a solution. But starting a war over land is not my desire. Yet, aside from that, I see no other options."

The lands surrounding Liyue were already occupied, aside from a buffer zone intentionally left untouched.

Guizhong nodded.

Her decision to ally with Morax wasn't just because of his formidable strength but also due to his temperament.

An alliance with an ambitious warmonger would mean constantly guarding against the risk of betrayal and conquest.

With wisdom consumed by power struggles, how could one achieve grander aspirations?

"I understand the situation now," Guizhong said. "You're here hoping I might offer a solution, correct? But when it comes to land, aside from conquest and conflict, new territories don't simply appear out of nowhere in this world."

Exactly as expected...

Was the solution Vorthis had mentioned earlier the only one left?

And would Guizhong really propose it herself?

Vorthis chimed in, "Yeah, there's no way a new piece of unclaimed land would just materialize in this world, right?"

Guizhong smiled and looked at Vorthis and Morax.

"Indeed. But there might be another way—though it depends on whether Morax is willing to let go of his current territory."

Guizhong's eyes sparkled mischievously as she spoke.

Morax felt his heart tighten. Events seemed to be unfolding exactly as Vorthis had predicted.

Could Guizhong truly be about to make such a proposal?

"Oh? What is your suggestion? If it resolves the issue, exchanging territories is no problem," Morax replied.

Given the quality of life and advancements Liyue's people had achieved, it would take no more than five years to establish a flourishing city in a new location.

Spending five years to resolve the current dilemma and secure centuries of stable development seemed like an obvious choice.

Morax had no reason to refuse.

Guizhong's face brightened further upon hearing Morax's resolve. She smiled as she revealed her thoughts.

"As expected of the illustrious God of Geo, Morax! Truly decisive!"

"Tell me, Morax, what do you think of my domain?" Guizhong asked.

The implication in her words was crystal clear.

Both Vorthis and Morax understood immediately.

Just as Vorthis had anticipated.

"Your land is beautiful, the terrain is flat, the soil fertile, and water sources abundant—ideal for building cities and cultivating farmland," Morax evaluated.

Guizhong's smile widened at his praise.

"Then, since this world won't magically create new land, why not migrate your people here?"

"From now on, this land will be shared by me, the God of Dust Guizhong; you, the God of Geo Morax; and the God of Manifestation Vorthis."

Shared by three gods?!

"Yes! This way, I can visit Sister Guizhong every day! But, Sister, don't start avoiding me like Morax does!" Vorthis exclaimed, his excitement palpable.

At least the future wouldn't be as dull as before!

Guizhong chuckled. "I'd be happy to have you."

Vorthis nudged Morax, reminding him of their agreement before coming here.

If Guizhong proposed such an arrangement, he couldn't refuse!

Morax hadn't forgotten.

After glancing at Guizhong and Vorthis, he said, "If both of you have no objections, then it shall be so. We'll choose an appropriate time to begin Liyue's migration."