Genshin Impact: Kurumi is shocked, the God of Light is right beside her.

Chapter 87 The Wind God Destroys the Enemy, Zhongli's Thoughts

"Alright, we'll have to search the place with the strongest abyssal aura first."

As soon as he finished speaking, Barbatos leaped into the air and flew directly towards a distant building.

After a while.

At Barbatos's incredible speed, a vast underground palace gradually magnified in view.

When Barbatos got closer, he discovered that the palace was made up of walls filled with abyssal matter.

"Huff, the abyss's aura is growing stronger, but my divine power seems to be getting weaker and weaker..."

After saying this, Barbatos solemnly covered the Heart of God, and the next second, he took a deep breath.

"I never imagined the power of the abyss was so much stronger than I thought... What should I do now...?"

Feeling the oppressive atmosphere emanating from inside the palace, Barbatos flew back a few meters in fear.

"Even Morax would probably have a hard time here in this abyss... No, I can't take the risk. I should go back and make new plans."

Having said that, Barbatos quickly turned around, intending to leave.

However, at that moment, an uninvited guest wearing a mask suddenly appeared in front of Barbatos.

Barbatos looked closely and saw that it was the Abyss Apostle, an elite member of the Abyss.

"Since you're here, don't leave."

Feeling a strong sense of oppression, Barbatos instantly went on high alert. While staring at the figure in front of him, he conjured up the final lament.

"His Highness originally intended to deal with the Seven Gods one by one, but unexpectedly, the Wind God has actually delivered himself to the doorstep of our Abyss Order's base. It's truly a stroke of luck. I'll capture you right now and then go to His Highness to claim my reward, hahahaha."

After saying that, the Abyss Apostle waved his hand, and a scythe appeared out of thin air, stabbing straight at Barbatos.

Barbatos, who was not far away, saw the scythe coming towards him and quickly shot an arrow, successfully deflecting the scythe's attack.

Just as Barbatos was about to breathe a sigh of relief, the scythe returned to its original attack route, as if... it had eyes.

Left with no other choice, Barbatos unleashed a hurricane while gathering his strength, shattering the scythe into pieces.

Immediately afterwards, the Abyss Apostle unleashed multiple scythes, stabbing at Barbatos from various directions once again.

After doing all this, the Abyss Apostle looked at Barbatos, who was gritting his teeth and resisting, and revealed a meaningful smile.

"This is the territory of the Abyss. I advise you to give up struggling. I doubt you can hold out much longer."

"The Abyss Apostle said slowly."

"Really?"

Seeing the Abyss Apostle confidently cross his arms, Barbatos quickly seized the opportunity and, before the Abyss Apostle could react, unleashed a pillar of wind in the opposite direction, propelling himself rapidly towards him.

Just as the Abyss Apostle was about to raise his hand in defense, Barbatos grinned and created a tornado that made him dizzy.

Immediately afterwards, Barbatos gathered the wind in his palm, and by the time the Abyss Apostle regained his footing, a devastating hurricane blade had already flown to his side.

Before he could react, he was instantly cleaved in two.

Boom!

"Oh dear, it's been so long since you've really put your hands to work. Do you really think I'm an easy target?"

After saying that, Barbatos dismissively brushed the dust off his shoulder.

However, the next second, a dozen abyss mages flew out of the palace gates in unison after hearing the commotion outside.

What's that sound outside?

Following the sound, they immediately spotted Barbatos in the distance, his eyes glowing green.

Meanwhile, the sharp-eyed Red Abyss Mage immediately spotted the wreckage lying on the ground.

"Isn't that...our guard captain?!"

"Captain, it looks like it's been split in two..."

"What?! The captain is dead?!"

The other abyss mages followed its gaze and also discovered the remains on the ground.

So, in order to avenge their fallen captain, everyone angrily raised their staffs, vowing to fight the wind god Barbatos to the death.

However, after a moment's thought, Barbatos, floating high in the sky, completely lost the will to fight.

The rate at which divine power is consumed in the abyss is significantly higher than on the ground.

Having no other choice, after being exposed, in order to avoid the Abyss sending more forces to attack him, he had to preserve his strength and choose to retreat.

"Hmph, a dozen or so small fry, I can't be bothered to lay a hand on you."

Having said that, Barbatos withdrew his final lament and flew away in a flash.

"Halt! That damned Barbatos, he actually killed our captain!"

The abyss mages watched Barbatos' departing figure, but there was nothing they could do.

After all, even the captain, the Abyss Apostle, was instantly killed, so how could they dare to chase after him?

"Let's go inform His Highness!"

Liyue Port, Rebirth Hall.

"With the sect leader gone, the heavy responsibility has returned to my shoulders..."

Zhongli stood helplessly at the entrance of the Hall of Rebirth, looking at the old sycamore tree in front of the door, his mind gradually filled with thoughts.

……

Ten years ago.

"Hello, would you like any funeral services?"

On the street, a childish voice reached Zhongli's ears as he sat drinking tea at a roadside teahouse.