The ground continued to disintegrate into the void, but the Prince of the Abyss, Aether, paid it no mind. He walked toward the central gates of the Dainichi Mikoshi. He only needed to step through, take his sister, and his plan would be half-complete. Once the Abyss swallowed Enkanomiya, the man who disgusted him so much would vanish forever.
However, just as Aether reached the threshold, the air screamed.
Countless chains of pure white light erupted from the surrounding space, weaving through the crumbling foundations of the island and lashing the floating landmasses together. The collapse ground to a sudden, jarring halt.
Aether slashed at the chains in fury, but his void-blade passed through them as if they were made of air.
The Enkidu: Chains of Heaven.
These were artifacts designed to bind the divine. The higher the target's "divinity" or Abyssal rank, the more unbreakable the restraint. As Aether prepared to unleash a catastrophic counter-surge, he felt a chilling sensation crawl up his spine.
A terrifying presence was closing in from across the world.
[Liyue Harbor – The Sovereign's Summons]
The citizens of Liyue stared in awe as the Grand Temple erupted in a pillar of golden light. From within the sanctuary, a brilliant, sun-like blade tore through the sky.
"It's the Holy Sword from the temple!"
"Is Lord Su Han summoning it from across the sea?!"
"To command a weapon at such a distance... it's a miracle!"
The Xuanyuan Sword didn't just fly; it shattered the sound barrier, streaking like a golden meteor across the horizon toward the dark depths of Enkanomiya.
Standing in the heart of the ruins, Su Han watched Aether with a cold, steady gaze. If the Prince wanted to play god with the lives of the people, Su Han was more than ready to teach him the cost of such arrogance. The Abyss had harassed him for long enough; it was time to leave a scar they would never forget.
As the Xuanyuan Sword descended into the lightless pit of Enkanomiya, the eternal night was instantly burned away. The pitch-black void surrounding the island recoiled, and the three distant towers flared with resonant light.
The blade came to a rest, hovering silently in front of Su Han. Its radiance didn't fade; it expanded, illuminating every corner of the ancient realm.
Su Han let out a short, mocking laugh. "What's wrong? A moment ago you were so eager to bury me here. Why so quiet now?"
Aether didn't respond. His gaze was locked onto the sword. His instincts screamed that this weapon was lethal—a natural predator to the Abyss. Even with his vast reserves of void energy, he felt the cold touch of mortality.
[The Mandate of the People]
"The price of your 'grand plan' is paid in blood," Su Han said, stepping forward. "Do you understand what it means to provoke me?"
He gripped the hilt of the Xuanyuan Sword. The scattered light began to pull inward, concentrating into the blade's edge. The carvings of the Sun, Moon, and Stars on one side and the Mountains and Rivers on the other began to glow. This was the Holy Sovereign's Blade—the ultimate weapon of Order.
"Lumine asked you what you thought of life. I'll ask you this: What do you think of Humanity?" Su Han's voice echoed like thunder. "By rejecting the peace of the people, you have made yourself the enemy of the world."
Across Teyvat, the people watched the TBN broadcast, moved to tears by Su Han's words. A king who cared for the common folk, who fought in the dark so they could live in the light—how could they not support him?
"Kill them! Destroy the Abyss!"
"Do not let them trample our homes!"
In Mondstadt, Barbara and the sisters of the church stood in the plaza. "Everyone... close your eyes. Send your prayers to the Sovereign. Let our faith be his shield!"
In Liyue, Ningguang spoke into the broadcast crystals. "Contribute your will to our National Treasure! Su Han, we are your shield. Liyue is your home. Do not fear the darkness—we are one!"
Even the Yakshas, Bosacius and Xiao, opened their eyes in the temple. "Brother Su Han, my life is yours. Take my strength!"
Thousands of sparks of light—pure "Incense" or faith energy—began to manifest in Enkanomiya. They swirled around Su Han, coalescing into translucent, radiant wings of light behind his back.
[The Shogun's Pride]
In Inazuma, Raiden Ei stood atop Tenshukaku, her voice resonating across the city. "My subjects! My husband is fighting for our future. Will you let the other nations show more spirit than us? Show him the eternity of Inazuma's will!"
The response was deafening. Even the poorest merchants and laborers closed their eyes, offering their sincere hope to the man who had brought them electricity, cheap food, and a smile.
On Seirai Island, Inukimi roared to her Youkai. "See the King who protects us! Give him everything!"
Even in the Inuyasha World, the skeptics fell silent. Kagome, Miroku, and Sango realized that this wasn't an "invader"—this was a King worth following. In Watatsumi, Katakuri watched the screen with burning eyes. This is a true King, he thought. The pirates of my world are nothing but children compared to this man.
Su Han continued to walk toward the gate, his shadow cast long and majestic across the ruins. He wasn't just a man anymore; he was the avatar of three nations' hope.
"This sword is the Xuanyuan Holy Blade," Su Han whispered, his eyes locked on Aether. "It is the bane of all that is wicked. Now, let's see if your Abyss can survive the weight of an entire world's will."
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