Genshin Impact: A Mortal's Ascension to Godhood

Li Tao doesn’t want to change the world, he just thinks he must change himself first.

As for Li Tao, he actually already had the answer to Ningguang's question: divine rule is superior to human rule.

In this continent of Teyvat, aren't gods stronger than humans? As long as one can become a god, one can gain great power and a long life. In that way, no matter what country it is, there is a way to govern it.

As long as you are strong enough and powerful enough, you can knock down anything and any enemy will be afraid of you.

This is the law of Teyvat. In the eyes of Heaven, aren't Liyue's political affairs just like children playing house?

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Although all superpower worlds will inevitably lead to the same goal of "great power belongs to oneself", before becoming the best in the world, one must still develop one's own power.

To get involved, you need power and background. A person without roots and origins will not be welcomed anywhere.

This is also the reason why Li Tao actively participated after joining the Adventurer's Association and made friends with Xingqiu, Chongyun and others.

Although the Geo King is powerful, as time goes by, his power will eventually be eroded by time - among the Three-Eyed and Five-Manifested Immortals, Xiao is the only Yaksha left; his friends from the Demon War period have either died or gone into seclusion.

So...I advise you not to cherish your golden clothes, but to cherish your youth.

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After meeting Keqing, Xingqiu and others, Li Tao chose to leave Wanmin Hall and not get in their way.

After all, what he admired in his heart was still strength, not what they called justice. He also had no time to care about this and that for the people of Liyue.

This is not because Li Tao is cold-blooded, but because he has seen too many things in advance——

Li Tao's prior understanding of the Seven Kingdoms of Teyvat and the stories behind them made him realize more deeply that although it is fun to travel freely like a traveler, in the end he can only be a mobile camera.

Most of the time, good people are always pointed at with guns, while bad people can stir up trouble. Moreover, there are not only pure good people and bad people in this world, but more people are just working hard for their own goals.

If you want to surpass the masses and achieve true freedom, you have to keep getting stronger.

With this thought in mind, Li Tao once again came to Yujingtai in Liyue Harbor.

This is where he first "realized the truth". Li Tao still remembers that day, after watching a play, he was so excited that he came to Yujing Terrace to watch the moon and the stars. In the cool breeze, he set his own ambition and broke the shackles in his heart for the first time.

Am I stronger now than before?

Li Tao raised his head and looked at the bright sky.

The sun was just setting, and the sunlight was still very bright. It shone through the clouds, casting mottled shadows and coating the entire Liyue Harbor with a layer of golden brilliance.

Dust fluttered in the air, and then was swept away by the sea breeze and fell on the ground of the dock. The sea breeze brought the salty and humid smell of the ocean and the sound of merchant ships entering the port in the distance.

I have undoubtedly become stronger.

Li Tao felt the surging water elemental power in his body and the two constellations that had been lit up by him. He felt a sense of security brought by the power.

Isn't this the feeling of peace of mind that I have always been pursuing?

Li Tao's face was flushed by the afterglow of the setting sun, and his brows revealed a bit of determination and persistence. He stood quietly, as if he had merged with the world and became a part of this magnificent painting.

After noon, Liyue Harbor below Yujing Terrace gradually became lively. There was an endless stream of pedestrians on the street, and the cries of vendors could be heard one after another.

However, for Li Tao, all of this seemed to be separated by an invisible barrier. He only focused on the scenery in front of him, as if the whole world was left with only him and this world dyed red by the sunset.

"It's so beautiful."

Li Tao suddenly heard someone standing not far away whispering what he felt in his heart.

He turned his head and saw a person standing about ten steps away from him.

People who appear and disappear mysteriously, whose auras are unknown but whose figures are very easy to recognize - the Great Sage who subdues demons, the guardian Yaksha, and Xiao.

Xiao Shangxian's short dark green hair was also fluttering slightly in the sea breeze, but at this time he was not holding his spear, but standing quietly on a rock not far from him.

Why is he here?

Li Tao was about to greet him, but Xiao spoke first: "Adventurer... I have something to say to you."

"Eh? Immortal Xiao, please speak?" Li Tao was a little confused. What did Xiao want to ask by appearing here at this time?

"First, I want to tell you something." Xiao said slowly, "When you are carrying out certain tasks, I and some people from the Liyue General Affairs Department are monitoring you. Do you know this?"

Li Tao nodded: "I know. This matter was discussed with Liyue before I joined the Adventurer's Association. But why did Xiao Shangxian...?"

Xiao said as a matter of course: "The one who asked me to watch you was naturally the Emperor. Otherwise, why did I show up several times before?"

It turns out that there is a special person to take care of him. Li Tao was embarrassed, but Xiao was like this anyway, so he didn't really care.

"Secondly, I want to say that I really appreciate your views on Liyue's political situation." Xiao said expressionlessly, but Li Tao could hear a hint of regret and joy in his tone.

"what?"

Li Tao didn't understand what Xiao meant, and when he wanted to ask again, he heard Xiao slowly speak: "You may not know that since the founding of Liyue, the Emperor has led this country for 3,700 years."

"I have always believed that Liyue will continue on the path of humans and gods walking together for a long time, just like the other countries, until that day, the emperor gives up his power in the mortal world and hands over all affairs of Liyue to mortals."

"But a mortal can never rule this country like the Emperor. I watch Liyue gradually become what it is now, and I don't know what to feel."

"Because I am a guardian yaksha, my job is to eliminate the karma that I am carrying, so I shouldn't be concerned about politics or economics. But I always wonder, if the Emperor is still the master of Liyue, will Liyue have less suffering?"

Li Tao was a little surprised: "Xiao Shangxian, you..."

Xiao closed his eyes and said, "Although I am an immortal, I am not a lucky star that attracts wealth and protects the well-being of the world; nor am I a saint who holds the immortal way and lives high among the clouds."

"I walk in the human world, so I can naturally see more tragedies. How can I not see the sufferings of the human world that Yuhengxing sees? It's just that I can't understand what they are fighting for."

"Perhaps letting the Emperor come back is a better choice... But I will never say these words to the Emperor. The Emperor does not need others to make choices for him."

"This is just my opinion of you as a watcher. Please forgive me if it may bother you."

After saying that, Xiao turned around, put on his Nuo mask, and said goodbye to Li Tao in a muffled voice.

Looking at the green figure flying away quickly, Li Tao was still a little confused: Was he being used as an emotional trash can by Xiao?

But to be honest, Li Tao could understand his feelings.

Whether it’s Xiao, Yan Fei, or Wang Xiaomei of Yuehaiting...these immortals or descendants of immortals tend to be conservative about the future of Liyue.

It was hard for them to imagine what a truly human-ruled Liyue that excluded all immortals would be like. But in fact, the positive changes that Li Tao saw and the two Seven Stars were promoting were pushing this country forward.