Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

Chapter 687 The Feast Where the Seven Gods Gather

The layout of this ruin is somewhat like a mausoleum, with two staircases leading down to the left and right after entering.

Below is a nearly empty small square.

Judging from the size of this small square, it's likely that nearly half of the mountainside below Cuijue Slope has been hollowed out.

The reason it is described as almost empty is because there are some stone lamp bases around the small square, and the jade inside emits a warm yellow light in the darkness.

Although the light wasn't very bright, it was enough to clearly see that there was nothing underneath.

This is why Hu Tao laughed because the rare treasure didn't even have a guardian.

However, as the group stepped onto the ground, shadowy figures suddenly began to appear across the entire square.

Ruin Scouts, Patrolmen, Defenders, Destroyers, Ruin Guardians, Ruin Hunters, Ruin Heavy Machines, and even a giant Ruin Dragon Beast standing behind them.

"Well, a special gift package for the ruins, this is quite a pleasant surprise."

Although everyone was laughing at Hu Tao's jinxed words, Xu Ning didn't take it to heart at all.

After all, his guess about the ruins was the same as Hu Tao's.

No matter what the situation is like, charging through and fighting is absolutely the right thing to do!

Besides, who are these people I've brought with me? They can easily take down any of the traps and mechanisms.

So despite the transformation and roar of the various mechanisms, and the chaotic flight of lasers and missiles, they were really slow and weak to the Liyue experts in front of them.

The group carefully smashed the ruins in front of them. They couldn't be careless, because there were too many people. If they accidentally smashed a larger one, they would even scratch their own people.

After all the mechanisms of the ruins collapsed, and with no more disturbances, everyone was finally able to see the original appearance of the entire underground ruins.

This is indeed the layout of a mausoleum.

After entering, besides the small square, there is a small room directly opposite the gate.

The layout is designed like a simple mausoleum, with ample space in the plaza for future generations to pay their respects, while a small chamber at the back is used to house the coffin.

After all the mechanisms were destroyed, the door to the small room suddenly opened by itself.

Before the group even got there, they saw a dazzling golden light coming from inside the small room, and two huge, ornate treasure chests at the entrance.

Hu Tao hopped over and peered out from three meters away from the doorway.

"I didn't go in, Yao Yao, don't make a fuss. Oh, two huge treasure chests! Is that golden light on the stone platform the treasure we're looking for?"

Seeing that the little girl was in such a hurry, Xu Ning quickly manipulated the wind to blow around the small room.

"Go take a look, take whatever you like."

When the Emperor sent Hu Tao, he probably knew that there might be multiple people searching for the treasure together, and perhaps it didn't matter who took the treasure?

Hu Tao didn't stand on ceremony with Xu Ning after hearing his words.

These two are the richest people in Liyue. If I were to be polite to Xu Ning, wouldn't that make me look down on him?

Hu Tao didn't even look at the two huge, ornate treasure chests, but went straight to the golden light in the small room.

The golden light was floating in the center of a stone platform in the small room.

If nothing unexpected happens, this stone platform should be where the coffin was placed.

However, for some reason, that thing doesn't exist.

"This thing... is a wine glass?"

As Hu Tao got closer, she could see clearly that the golden light revealed a wine vessel carved from black rock crystal.

The room was very small, so everyone except Walnut waited outside.

When Hu Tao revealed that the treasure hidden in the golden light was actually a wine vessel, everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to Xu Ning.

It seemed perfectly natural for the wine vessel to be there, and even more natural for Xu Ning to take it.

Xu Ning also became somewhat interested. He walked around the treasure chest and onto the stone platform, where he could see the shape of the wine vessel.

He had seen this wine vessel before.

And it wasn't just once.

Back then, the first time he exchanged the most expensive "Memories of the Golden Goblet at the Banquet" from the Questioning Pavilion in the Hidden Cave Heaven to unlock his destiny seat, it was actually just a cup of leftover wine.

That wine glass looks just like this wine glass.

When I first went to retrieve the Blade of the Peak by order of the Rock King, the "Ancient Rock" relic set that I obtained from the treasure chest left by the ancestors included the Rock Carved Vessel, which was also shaped like this wine cup.

It's still on my faceplate to this day.

Although after learning her true identity, she realized that the so-called panel and system were just a prank played by Qingyi and her past self, she never thought of discarding them.

I never expected to find a wine vessel here.

The wine bottle was empty, but it was exceptionally well preserved.

It should be noted that all the other items in the small room, including the treasure chest, were covered with a thick layer of dust.

Like a small iron ring in the corner of the stone platform, it has become so dark that it is no longer recognizable.

Although the source of this golden light was unknown, it was clear that the wine vessel was spotless and pristine.

Hu Tao shook her head. "Oh dear, it seems this wine vessel is just too compatible with you, Xu Ning. I, the hall master, have no choice but to reluctantly part with it. But I'll definitely choose one of the good things from the treasure chest later!"

Xu Ning naturally agreed with a smile.

However, when Xu Ning reached into the golden light and grasped the wine vessel, preparing to take it out, he felt a slight dizziness.

This feeling……

Xu Ning was no stranger to this feeling.

He thought that his special elemental power of alcohol was not recognized by the stone lock of this tomb ruins, and that he could avoid entering the memory stage. But he didn't expect that he would be waiting for him here.

When Xu Ning regained consciousness, he found himself in front of a stone table, with the wine vessel still placed in front of him.

As Xu Ning reached out, intending to pick up the wine vessel, he suddenly realized that his hand had passed straight through the vessel like a phantom.

At the same time, the other hand picked up the wine glass and forcefully handed it forward.

"Pour the wine! Fill it up! It's a rare opportunity for everyone to get together again, Morax, don't be stingy with the good wine..."

The voice was all too familiar, and the slightly raised tone at the end of the note was there; you could tell without asking that he was almost drunk.

Xu Ning turned his head slightly and saw Wendy with a flushed face, still clamoring for someone to refill his wine.

But who is he asking for wine from, Morax? Our Emperor?

Xu Ning looked ahead following Wendy's gesture and saw that the Emperor, sitting upright, completely ignored Wendy's request.

He simply picked up the wine jug in front of him, poured himself a cup, and said casually, "It is indeed rare for us to get together, but Barbatos, you seem to have been loitering here for almost half a year now! By the way, are you already planning to abandon your duties in Mondstadt?"

Wendy was clearly drunk, laughing loudly, "We in Mondstadt are a nation that cherishes freedom. If you're always emphasizing duty, what kind of freedom are you talking about! A place like yours with its strict laws and regulations, I wouldn't come here if it weren't for these fine wines..."

A snow-white hand reached out from the side, took Wendy's glass, and filled it for her.

"Alright, alright, we're all governed by strict laws, but you're free and unrestrained. That's because you're the Wind God, unlike us hard, cold guys."

Xu Ning was completely stunned by the illusion.

It wasn't until this moment that he realized where he was.

This is clearly a Seven Gods' banquet from hundreds of years ago!

Led by Venti and hosted by Liyue, the Seven Archons gathered for a celebratory banquet.

But is the one sitting to the side of Wendy really the goddess of the Ice Kingdom, the Winter Queen, who calls herself "the cold one"?

The way she looked at her younger brother with such affection, the gentle tone of her voice, and the beautiful face that smiled before she even spoke.

Xu Ning had imagined countless times what the empress was like—the one who created the Fools, turned the entire Winter Solstice into a war machine, and was the first to raise the banner of rebellion against the laws of nature. But no matter what image she had, she could not connect it with the smiling goddess in front of her.

Although I seemed to have heard words of the Ice God's past gentleness from the Emperor, it was still hard to imagine when I actually saw it!

Even more unimaginable is that sitting in this room are all the rulers of Teyvat, the seven most powerful Daedric Lords.

And now he stood to the side, trembling with fear.