Genshin Impact: A Mortal's Ascension to Godhood

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With both of his friends confined to Liyue Harbor and temporarily unable to go out, Li Tao chose to temporarily put aside the task at hand and give himself and his two friends who had unfortunately met with misfortune a day off.

"Yeah, it always feels like this, with unexpected situations popping up all of a sudden. Last time, the rules of the Food Festival suddenly changed, and this time, I was caught by the Fatui while exploring a secret realm..." Xingqiu sighed as he tasted the low-alcohol rice wine from Wanmin Hall, "Life is such a dark wilderness, no one knows what's ahead."

Li Tao also took a sip of the sweet rice wine and said, "Maybe this is what adventure is. Apart from the adventurers who have been working hard in this field, I don't think anyone would like this kind of life where you don't know which will come first, tomorrow or an accident."

Chongyun drank ice water with a stern face: "But doesn't Brother Li think this is cool?"

"Well - Chongyun, think about it the other way around, do you think being an alchemist is cool?"

Chongyun blurted out, "Others don't know me, but Brother Li, don't you know? I've been tortured because of my special physique, but being an alchemist also requires abstinence, meditation, and accepting various exorcism missions."

Li Tao took a piece of food with chopsticks, stuffed it into his mouth and muttered, "Isn't that it? You think being an adventurer is cool, and others think being a Taoist priest is mysterious and has the demeanor of a master. It's the same principle. This is called distance creates beauty."

"Since alchemists are like this, then perhaps cultivating immortals is the same?" Xingqiu's imagination was sparked, and he waved his chopsticks upright, "For example, the cultivation of immortals is actually very similar to that of alchemists. They both require purifying one's mind, refining elemental forces, delving into knowledge, practicing magic, and so on..."

Chongyun was stunned for a moment, and the chopsticks in his hand stopped moving: "If you put it that way, there really isn't much difference."

"Really? Brother Li, what do you think?"

Li Tao replied unhappily: "I'm not an immortal, why are you asking me?"

Then again, since all immortals have become immortals, there is actually no need for them to improve their realm day after day. Li Tao thought of the three-eyed and five-manifested immortals in Liyue. Not to mention the dead ones, there were not many living ones who talked about getting stronger every day.

The immortals who are a little more showy, such as Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, tinker with her mechanisms and talismans every day; the immortals who are more active, such as Xiao, just use battles to dissipate the karma they carry.

In fact, the reason why the gods of Liyue became like this is because their big brother, the Liyue Martial God, Geo Emperor, let go of power and handed it over to the people of Liyue, turning Liyue from a "country where gods walk" into a "country where gods watch over people."

To this day, the story between God and man continues, but in different countries, this story often has different endings.

Li Tao couldn't help but feel emotional when he thought of the countries that the protagonist of "Genshin Impact" passed through during his adventure, as well as the people and things he encountered in each country.

No, let's not think about it. Today is a long-awaited day off, so let's talk about something light and pleasant.

However, just when Li Tao wanted to talk about the new novel "The Record of the Broken Halberd in the Divine Sky" published by Wanwen Collection, Xingqiu and Chongyun's topic turned to another matter.

"Come to think of it, it should be time for the Seven Stars Election Meeting to be held soon." Xingqiu said thoughtfully, "The last time I heard this term, I was still a child."

Li Tao asked curiously, "Seven Stars Election Committee? Wait, aren't the Seven Stars elected by the Chamber of Commerce members? Why are you talking about this?"

"Eh? Brother Li, you don't know?" Xingqiu was a little surprised.

Chongyun looked at Li Tao, nodded and said, "Brother Li came to Liyue nearly a year ago. It's normal that he doesn't know the situation. Let me explain. This meeting is like this-"

It turned out that Li Tao's understanding of the composition of the Seven Stars election was still too superficial.

The Liyue Seven Stars, as Liyue's permanent deliberative committee, are responsible for handling Liyue's political affairs and governing all parts of Liyue.

Hundreds of years ago, the departure of Emperor Geowang caused Liyue to shift from divine rule to human rule. At that time, the Seven Stars and Eight Gates took over the burden from the emperor's shoulders and began to be responsible for the management of Liyue.

As time passed, the election system of the Liyue Seven Stars was constantly improved, and eventually evolved into the Seven Stars of today.

"The original Seven Stars were indeed temporarily nominated by influential merchants, noble families, and descendants of immortals in Liyue, but now it is very different. Only those who are nominated by the Seven Star Election Conference can become [Seven Star Candidates]."

So they choose candidates first. Li Tao suddenly understood something. This was just like when he was in Blue Star. If he wanted to go into politics, he had to join the munist party first, and before joining the party, he had to join the munist youth league.

"Then follow the maxim left by the Emperor - not only merchants, noble families or descendants of immortals, but any citizen of Liyue can participate in this Seven Stars Election Meeting. Well, of course, you need to be a citizen of Liyue and have someone to support you."

"After becoming a [Seven Star Candidate], you have to write a plan to apply for becoming a Liyue Seven Star and submit it to the previous Seven Star for review. After the plan is reviewed, you have to act according to the plan, such as giving speeches, raising funds from the Chamber of Commerce, using the media to promote yourself... In short, there are a lot of troublesome things."

Li Tao was sweating profusely: At first it sounded like a college student entrepreneurship competition, but the more he listened, the more it felt like an activity that serious politicians needed to carry out.

After all, college students only need to know how to make PPT, but politicians have a lot to consider.

So Li Tao asked tentatively: "Based on the performance during the election, the next candidate for the Seven Stars will be decided by voting? But who holds the votes?"

Xingqiu blinked and said, "Of course it's in the hands of the Seven Stars Election Committee. Before the election meeting is held, the Seven Stars and Eight Sects of Liyue must select representatives from all walks of life in Liyue and form such a committee. They will vote on behalf of the people of Liyue."

And because the performance of the seven-star candidates must be measured based on the success of the social activities planned in their plans, this seems to reflect public opinion?

Chongyun then explained: "There are some other rules, I will just mention them. The Seven Stars Election Meeting is held every ten years, and the previous Seven Stars can also run for re-election. So for the people of Liyue, this is no less important than the ceremony of sending off the immortals."

“No, the Seven Stars’ change of leadership is much more interesting than the annual Invitation to the Immortals Ceremony, okay?” Xingqiu retorted, “The Invitation to the Immortals Ceremony is held every year, and the locals of Liyue almost regard it as a superficial ceremony.”

At this point, Xingqiu also laughed: "Huhu, otherwise how can we say that the essence of politics is the essence of human nature? I am really looking forward to this year's [Seven Star Election Composition Meeting]."