Facing Ying and Paimon's puzzled gaze, Zhongli smiled:

"After all, she is the Demon God of Dust, and her mastery of alchemy is beyond the reach of others, and even I cannot understand her understanding of alchemy."

Zhongli's words were a bit tongue-twisting, but Ying on the side understood.

To put it bluntly, in the final understanding of alchemy, it is impossible for anyone to answer the answer she needs.

There was a hint of clarity in Ying's eyes,

It's no wonder that the answers these archaeologists clearly say make sense,

However, none of the enchantments give a rating of more than one point.

It's not that these answers are wrong, or that these answers are worth a point.

It may be very simple, and the lowest score of the enchantment scoring system is one point.

Why is there no zero score?

Maybe it's because in the eyes of the end, everything can be related to alchemy,

So, no matter what the answer, the lowest score is one point.

Thinking of this, Ying asked in a hurry: "Then we don't know the answer, how can we get in?" ”

"I have my own way." Zhongli smiled.

On the side, the Dragon King of Ruotuo was also smiling, as if he also knew how to get in.

It's Xiao, like Ying, who doesn't know anything,

But Xiao's expression management is stronger than Ying's, and his face is cold, as if he knows.

Time passes little by little,

Finally, the archaeological team members who were completely broken chose to give up.

Sister Wan walked to Zhongli's side helplessly: "Mr. Zhongli, we really can't open it." ”

She was a little ashamed, obviously the other party had helped them adjust the combination lock.

But their shallow knowledge can't open the door.

This somewhat saddened these self-proclaimed elite archaeologists.

"In that case, then I'll do it."

Zhongli stepped forward,

Reach out and strike on the barrier,

Under the gaze of all,

Zhongli gave the answer,

What is the underlying structure of alchemy? 】

Answer: Dust.

How to create life from nothing? 】

Answer: Dust.

[Where is the balance between mechanical structure and energy drive?] 】

Answer: Fox.

As Zhongli's hand left the barrier,

The energy barrier flickered for a moment, turned into wisps of light, and vanished.

The door behind the enchantment also automatically opens, revealing a deep passageway.

Obviously, Zhongli's answer was correct.

At least, in the eyes of the founder of the enchantment, this answer is correct.

Looking at the suspicious eyes around him,

Zhong Likou explained: "The original birth of alchemy was based on the dust of impurity, so its underlying structure is dust.

When dust falls into the sea of the source of life, life is born, so dust is needed to create life.

At that time, the most perfect thing for mechanical structure and energy drive was the Fox Mechanism, now also known as the Finalizer. ”

Although most of them still can't understand the answer given by Zhongli,

But it does not prevent them from incarnating and boasting,

The archaeological team members stretched out their thumbs and constantly praised Zhongli for his erudition and knowledge.

Zhongli shook his head slightly: "Everyone, the enchantment has been opened, move on." ”

After a pause, Zhongli looked at Ying: "There may be danger inside, then please ask the traveler to lead the way in front." ”

Ying naturally won't refuse: "Okay, everyone follow me, don't touch the things inside." ”

Sister Wan nodded: "Please rest assured, we are professional." ”

In the archaeology of Liyue, in the face of various ancient evil objects in the ruins, the remnants of the immortal family,

The archaeological team is very clear about one thing, it must not be touched with hands until the instrument is scanned to confirm that it is safe.

Maybe there are dangerous goods such as demon god resentment sealed in some bottles and cans.

With a grasp of the void in his right hand, a long sword appeared in Ying's hand,

The elemental force on the body is not triggered,

Ying walked into the deep passage with a solemn expression.

The eyes of the others followed Ying, and only after Ying walked more than ten meters did they move to follow.

Xiao and Cang subconsciously followed at the back of the team.

The deep passage has not been opened for thousands of years,

Ying cautiously explored,

Handle a few slimes from time to time.

This kind of life, no matter where it is, will appear as long as there is elemental sedimentation.

Fortunately, slimes don't have much intelligence, otherwise most of the ruins would have been destroyed by them.

Of course, there are many relics that have been destroyed by low-level monsters like slimes even if they have no intelligence.

Easily clearing out the slimes, Ying walked all the way, and gradually some equipment appeared in front of her.

"Hmm, it's a bit like an alchemy table."

Ying stopped, checked her surroundings, and made sure there was no danger before the team behind her beckoned.

Soon, Sister Wan brought someone over,

Excited archaeologists immediately surrounded the equipment here.

"It hasn't been destroyed, and sure enough, the sea water from the outside world hasn't affected the place inside the barrier."

"It seems to be an extraction device for alchemy, and with the previous title, this may be the residence of a certain alchemy master in ancient times."

"It's clean inside, it hasn't been used for a long time before it was abandoned here."

The archaeological team members observed this place and gave their own reports.

While they are excited about archaeology,

Zhongli and the Dragon King strolled through the passage, each with nostalgia in their eyes.

"Since the fall of the end, her laboratory has been closed in large numbers, but I didn't expect that there would be a day to open."

"After all, it's the smartest of us, and since it's something she left behind, maybe it's very important."

"Well, when you enter the lab, let the traveler delay a bit."

The two chatted as they walked.

For a while,

The archaeological team carefully packed the equipment here.

Of course, they won't take it away, but leave it where they are and come back when they leave.

The team continued to set off.

As the archaeological team advanced,

The end of the tunnel,

In a large laboratory,

The long-silent lights gradually turned on,

The energy from the core of the laboratory is transmitted to each laboratory bench by the line.

Something that had been closed for a long time began to be activated.

Laboratory Center,

In a transparent glass jar,

The nutrient solution that has not changed for thousands of years slowly fades,

A white figure was revealed.

His whole body was made of dust, but it was like white jade,

With a quiet smile on her beautiful face,

It seems that what beautiful dreams are being made.

With the complete passage of the nutrient solution,

The girl's quiet smile was interrupted, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her bright eyes gradually opened.

His gaze swept around,

"It's funny that it worked."

After a pneumatic sound, the glass jar was opened,

The girl stepped out,

The dust deposited by thousands of years around gradually surged and wrapped around the girl's body, forming a dress with wide sleeves.

On the dress, a large number of benzene ring symbols appear and disappear.

(Benzene ring structure, one of the foundations of modern chemistry, corresponding to the alchemy in the game, the picture is only a type of benzene ring structure, at first the original scholars guessed that it was the demon god of alchemy, because there was a large amount of benzene ring elements on the life.) ）

(The Demon God of Dust, Hargentus, Return.) ）

"Hmm, how long have I been falling?"

The girl's sleeves waved, and the screens in the laboratory lit up.

"Yo, more than a thousand years have passed, hehe, I don't know what happened to Morax, and I don't know if the Lord of Mysteries has got what I left in Wuruipo."

"Hey, it turns out that someone entered here, I said how could the laboratory be activated, obviously I didn't have time to leave a back hand before it fell."

Between the big sleeves of the girl,

The dust condenses and turns into a throne,

Very naturally sitting on the throne of God,

Fingertips dance gently,

Projections appeared in the laboratory,

Above the projection, it is the situation of the archaeological team.

Including Zhongli and the Dragon King, they all appeared in the projection.

"Huh? Morax and Rata? ”

The girl frowned slightly,

"What are they doing?"

With the sound of dialogue in the projection,

The girl's expression also became strange,

"Morax brought someone to my lab?"

The girl found that she had fallen for so long that she could hardly keep up with the thinking of her old friends.

"Forget it, when they come over, they will understand."

Thinking about it, the girl stretched, yawned, curled up on the throne, and closed her eyes again.

A large amount of benzene ring structure fell from him and drifted back to the girl with the dust.

The most primitive exchange of matter and energy is completed in the girl's subconscious breathing.

On the other side,

The Dragon King and Zhongli, who were chatting, glanced at each other,

"Someone is watching us?"

Both were aware of the unknown sight.

"What's the situation?" The dragon king's face was confused.

In the laboratory that was left behind, there was still a presence that could peep at them?

Even as old friends, they feel that it is a bit outrageous after all.

"Forget it, be careful for a while, in case the traveler can't stand it, you can protect these people." Zhongli's eyes also fluctuated a little.

I don't know why, he felt the dust around him, more agile,

It seems like...... It's good to come alive.

It's not like he's never seen such a scene,

At the beginning, at the time of the final fall,

The law of dust escapes, and there is a similar situation.

An incredible thought appeared in Zhongli's heart, but was quickly suppressed by him.

Walk to Ying's side,

Zhongli said softly: "Traveler, after you reach the end in a while, please delay the archaeological team, and I will go first to see." ”

A trace of doubt flashed in Ying's eyes, but he didn't refuse, and nodded: "Okay." ”

Although she didn't know what Zhongli was going to do, Ying still gave Zhongli her trust.

The team continues to move forward,

After several hours of trekking,

It's not that the passage is too long,

Instead, the archaeological team has to stop every now and then to record.

That's why it took so long.

At last

A glass-shaped gate appeared in front of everyone's eyes.

Zhongli suddenly stepped forward: "The traveler was fortunate just now, why don't you rest first, and I will take the lead here." ”

Zhongli's words made Ying stunned for a moment, and then remembered Zhongli's explanation just now,

Ying hurriedly nodded: "Zhongli knows so much, he is still the holder of the Vision of God, this is the core of the ruins, it is best for you to open the way." ”

Hearing Ying say this,

Everyone else thinks it makes sense,

Along the way, Mr. Zhongli has proven his erudition,

Coupled with the existence of the Vision of God, no one questioned Zhongli's strength.

Sister Wan also nodded and looked at Zhongli: "Then please ask Mr. Zhongli." ”

Zhongli smiled: "It's easy to say." ”

Then he gave the Ruotuo Dragon King a look and walked alone to the glass gate not far away.

As Zhongli approached,

The glass gate opened suddenly,

Everyone stretched out their heads to look over,

I could only see the lights shining immediately, and the brilliance of some energy was shining.

Zhongli stepped in, and the glass door closed again, as if something was manipulating.

The people in the archaeological team were a little anxious, but Kanying didn't seem to be worried, so they put their minds at ease.

Don't mention what people from the outside world think and think,

After entering the laboratory,

Zhongli was rarely stunned.

In front of him,

The girl with wide sleeves stretched her waist slightly, and stood up from the throne with a comfortable face.

"Long time no see, Morax."

Girlish... At the end of the day, with a smile on his face, he looked at his friend.

Zhongli... Morax reached out and rubbed his eyebrows, "What's going on?" ”

He was sure that the girl in front of him was indeed the end, at least the master of the laws of dust.

But he can also be sure that he will eventually fall in front of all.

(Scene depiction of the final fall)

"It's weird, I'm one of the original demon gods."

In the end, waving his wide sleeves, he looked full of vitality,

"The Lord of Mysteries came down to bring the news of my fall in the Hereafter."

A trace of seriousness appeared on the face of the innocent in the end, and he stretched out his hand to make a move,

A small cube fell from Morax's waist and flew into her hand, spinning and emitting joy.

Earthly locks.

A testimony of the friendship of the two gods,

It also proves the identity of this girl.

"Although our demon gods are not afraid of life and death, it is always better to live than to die."

"So, in addition to the magic circle of Wufu Slope, I still left a lot of followers, but it's a pity that the fall came too suddenly, and many laboratories didn't have time to start, otherwise I should have been able to return a little faster."

Zhongli listened to the final words, and a trace of thought flashed in his eyes,

After a long while, he spoke: "No wonder after you fell, no matter how much I searched the leylines, I couldn't find your clues. ”

The demon god is immortal,

Unless the demon god voluntarily disintegrates, after the demon god dies, the power and will he left behind will turn into a residue.

Either harm the wilderness, or sink into the leylines.

But after the fall, Morax found no trace of the end.

It can't be a voluntary disintegration in the end, right?

Now that there is an answer, I have already prepared a way out for myself.

"No way, the Lord of Mysteries has foretold my death, but he has not said when death will come, so I can only try my best to prepare.

I left behind the purest doppelganger in Wufu Slope, carrying my personality, and with the help of the [Deception] Circle, the personality of the Dust Demon God will not dissipate.

I leave laboratories all over the land of Liyue, and as soon as the laws of dust begin to dissipate, they will be activated to collect my divinity.

If I had had time to communicate with you before I fell, with your help, I might have been resurrected in a hundred years.

It's a pity that the fall came too suddenly, and a demon god can sneak into our base camp to sneak up on me.

In order to protect everyone, I had to rush into the battle, and I didn't even have time to activate some back-ups. ”

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand at last,

The dust in the lab began to gather,

"It seems that my plan is still going well, the doppelganger on the side of Wufu Slope carries my personality very well, and after the resurrection, my strength is rapidly recovering."

A smile appeared on Morax's face, and then he calmed down again: "Everyone will be very happy to be back." ”

"Haha, of course." Finally smiled, and glanced at Morax again, "It's you, your temper has changed a lot, why are you so peaceful." ”

"Heh, the Demon God War is over, Liyue has been peaceful for a long time, and I'm no longer a rock god, whatever, I'm just an ordinary person living in Liyue Harbor." Zhongli smiled, obviously satisfied with his current life.

"Oh, so, ordinary people bring others to explore my lab, right?" In the end, he teased.

"Ahem." Facing the teasing of his old friend, even the current Zhongli couldn't help coughing twice, and then explained, "I came here this time to see if you left any information about the leylines. ”

"Leylines?" The girl tilted her head after all, "There are quite a few, is something going on?" ”

Morax nodded slightly, and told the end everything that had happened recently.

From the battle between Wang Daoyi and Tianli, to the establishment of the [Interstellar Exploration Council], to the anomaly that is now active in the leylines.

"I see, so, you want a leyline technology that balances nature and humans?"

In the end, he said the purpose of the other party's trip very directly.

"Yes, I..."

Morax wanted to say something more,

But the shouting outside the door interrupted him,

"Mr. Zhongli, are you okay?"

Outside the door, Sister Wan was a little worried, Mr. Zhongli had been in for a long time, and there was no movement at all.

Glancing at each other, Zhongli responded, "I'm fine, don't worry, I'll check it out soon." ”

"Okay, you're safe, Mr. Zhongli." Sister Wan breathed a sigh of relief.

In the laboratory,

"Do you want to meet them? If they find out that the owner of the laboratory from thousands of years ago is still there, they will faint in surprise. ”

Zhongli said.

In the end, he gave him a roll of his eyes: "You have indeed changed, you couldn't say such things at the beginning." ”

Then he glanced at the archaeological team outside,

The glass gate couldn't block her sight at all,

"Forget it, I don't want to be seen as an antique, you let them in, I'll hide it first."

After that,

The body of the end gradually disintegrated, turning into dust,

No wind automatically, dust flutters throughout the laboratory,

Nothing else, it just made Zhongli a little disgraced.

Zhongli showed a helpless expression, and he didn't care about the dust,

He went to push open the glass door.

"I've checked it, it's not dangerous, it's just that the dust is a bit big, everyone pay attention."

The long-awaited archaeological team members hurriedly walked over,

Sister Wan also politely thanked Zhongli: "Thank you, Mr. Zhongli, you can leave the rest to us." ”

Sister Wan, who spoke, didn't notice, and with the opening of the door,

Some dust drifted out of the lab.

However, the Ruotuo Dragon King, who had not spoken, looked at it with a sudden.

The sneaky drifting dust froze suddenly, and then shook at the dragon king.

There was a hint of incredulity in the eyes of the Dragon King, and his eyes suddenly looked at Zhongli,

Zhongli smiled and nodded slightly.

The Dragon King's serious expression softened and a smile appeared.

Dust, rock and earth meet again after a thousand years.

(End of chapter)