Genshin Impact: I, Heavenly Principle, Will Make Teyvat Supreme

Xiao gazed down at the countless yokai within the city, their faces filled with terror as they stared up at him.

As the General of the Yaksha, tasked with handling the lingering grievances of vanquished gods in Liyue, he had long since mastered the ability to sense the deepest fears within living beings.

Was their fear due to the aura of his immortal power, or was it the overwhelming divine authority that the Sovereign had unleashed upon this land when he descended?

His gaze shifted to the two formidable yokai watching him warily.

Even these two top-tier demons harbored a sense of dread toward him—perhaps they had already deduced that he was an envoy sent by a deity.

Top-tier yokai… In terms of their ability to wreak havoc upon the land, they had indeed touched the threshold of godhood.

But that was merely a matter of scale, not substance.

Their demonic energy couldn't even compare to the diluted immortal force bestowed upon him by the Sovereign, let alone the true divine power of the gods.

The difference lay in the essence of life itself.

At best, these yokai were equivalent to lesser divine beings—godly retainers without any immortal essence.

Xiao's cold voice echoed through the skies:

"I am Xiao, Guardian Yaksha, Three-Eyed Five-Manifestations Immortal under the service of the Rex Lapis. I have come by the command of the Sovereign to deliver his will."

Cold sweat dripped from both Toga and Inukimi, their worst fears confirmed—an envoy of the god had arrived.

Rex Lapis... so that is the divine name of this Takamagahara True God? Inukimi thought anxiously.

To be both a Lord, a King, and a Sovereign—does this mean he holds dominion even among the gods?

(Rex Lapis: 岩王帝君 > The Sovereign Lord Rock King)

Inukimi had already surmised from the overwhelming divine aura blanketing the skies that this was no ordinary god.

And with the gods having vanished for over a thousand years, there was no telling how many remained in the High Heavens.

Three-Eyed Five-Manifestations Immortal... Guardian Yaksha!

As yokai of noble bloodlines, they understood the significance of such a title.

Immortals were those granted divine power by the gods, capable of cultivation beyond the reach of normal beings.

And they weren't limited to humans—yokai could ascend as well.

The Yaksha, however, were known even among yokai as slayers of evil, beings who consumed wicked spirits and punished evil ghosts.

This being before them was no ordinary servant—he was a Immortal Guardian Yaksha, an executor of divine will.

Inukimi's heart pounded.

If they defied this decree, it could spell the end for their entire kind.

Toga took a deep breath and cautiously asked:

"Immortal, may I ask what your divine lord demands of us?"

Xiao observed Toga's prudent demeanor and was unsurprised.

It was only natural. No one dared show disrespect to a god.

"The Sovereign has come to this world to re-establish order through contracts—contracts that both gods, humans, and yokai shall abide by."

With a sweep of his spear, Xiao's voice rang out, carrying the weight of an unbreakable decree:

"Contract the First: Upon signing, humans and yokai shall not harm one another and shall coexist in peace."

"Contract the Second: All who sign shall become part of Liyue and revere the Rex Lapis as their sovereign."

"Contract the Third: Any daiyōkai who signs will be granted the immortal cultivation technique, shedding their yokai nature to ascend as immortals."

"Contract the Fourth: Yokai who feed on human malice and hatred but hold no evil intent shall be permitted to exist."

Xiao's golden eyes gleamed with unshakable authority as he declared:

"These are the Sovereign's decrees for this world. Do you accept?"

Toga and Inukimi listened intently to the immortal's proclamation, their hearts surging with turbulent emotions.

So the deity known as the Rex Lapis had come not just to oversee a single region but to govern all of the mortal realm.

However, as they absorbed the contents of the divine decree, their initial anxiety began to ease.

At the very least, this god did not intend to exterminate all yokai and hand over the world entirely to humanity. If such were the case, no matter how far they fled, where would they even go in the end?

Toga could sense that the Rex Lapis's decree was fair to both humans and yokai alike.

At least, to those yokai who retained their reason and clarity. Those who were driven solely by instinct and consumed by malice had always been subject to divine eradication throughout history.

His golden eyes locked onto the immortal above, and after a moment of hesitation, he asked in a low voice:

"May I boldly ask—what will happen to the yokai who refuse to sign this contract with the god?"

Inukimi had been about to voice the same question but promptly closed her mouth when she heard Toga ask it first.

Xiao tightened his grip on his spear, his voice cold and merciless, filled with the aura of impending slaughter:

"Those who refuse... shall be slain on the spot."

Toga and Inukimi fell silent.

As expected of the will of a Takamagahara True God, unwavering and absolute—there was no room for negotiation or compromise.

However, neither of them had ever truly considered defying the divine will.

Besides, the contract laid out by this god was undeniably fair. More than that, it offered them the power of the heavens, the means to cultivate true immortal strength.

To gain such divine cultivation was an unparalleled opportunity.

Though submitting to the god meant relinquishing a degree of freedom, it also meant transcending their current limitations and potentially becoming celestial immortals.

After exchanging a glance with Inukimi, Toga took a deep breath and solemnly declared:

"I, Toga, shall sign this contract with the Rex Lapis."

Inukimi followed without hesitation:

"I, Inukimi, shall sign this contract with the Rex Lapis."

The moment their words fell, a majestic and ancient voice resounded from the high heavens:

"It is permitted. The contract shall take effect."

A golden contract formed before them, inscribed with their names in brilliant light before dissolving into shimmering particles.

These light fragments dispersed and fell upon the thousands of yokai present in the city.

Toga and Inukimi immediately felt an invisible connection linking them to the god.

The contract had been sealed—an unbreakable law. If they ever dared to violate it, divine punishment would surely follow.

And punishment from an ancient god was not something a mere daiyōkai could afford to challenge.

Inukimi quickly declared with determination:

"From today onward, the Western Lands shall become a part of Liyue Divine Kingdom."

With the contract's activation, both she and all the yokai under her rule had now officially become subjects of the Rex Lapis.

Xiao gave a slight nod. He harbored no particular aversion to the Western Lands yokai.

Their auras were devoid of malice, which meant they had not recklessly slaughtered or devoured humans in their past.

Conflicts between humans and yokai soldiers in battle were an entirely different matter.

As Xiao turned to leave, Toga quickly stepped forward and asked:

"Immortal, are you heading to the Leopard Cat Clan next?"

Xiao nodded. "Yes."

A knowing smile crept across Toga's face.

"Since our Dog Demon Clan has now become retainers of the Sovereign, how could we possibly let you go alone?"

"Please allow us to offer our first service to the Sovereign."

However, deep down, he was already plotting.

That old leopard reeks of malice and has devoured who knows how many humans. His mind has long been consumed by madness.

There's no way a Takamagahara True God would accept such a tainted creature.

Perhaps it's time to take care of that old fool once and for all.

Xiao considered the offer for a moment before nodding. "Very well."

A wide grin spread across Toga's face.

"This way, Immortal."

After all the yokai of the Western Lands signed the contract and pledged allegiance to the Rex Lapis, they, under the command of Toga, began assembling their forces and charged towards the territory of the Leopard Cat Clan.

Toga turned to his two most loyal subordinates and commanded, "Kujaku, Seiten, you two lead the way with all our yokai forces."

Kneeling on one knee, Kujaku and Seiten responded resolutely, "Yes, General!"

Xiao watched as tens of thousands of yokai surged forward, their ominous aura turning the sky pitch black. A slight frown appeared beneath his mask as his eyes flickered with immortal light.

"What are you doing, Toga?" he asked.

Since Toga had already sworn allegiance to the Sovereign, Xiao considered him a temporary equal.

Toga, fearing that the immortal might think he was acting on his own, quickly explained, "Lord Xiao, the Leopard Cat Clan may be yokai of the Western Lands, but they are not like us. They capture and devour humans to increase their power. Most of them are drenched in malice. Surely, the Sovereign would not wish to recruit such creatures?"

Hearing this, Xiao instinctively felt a surge of disgust. He had once been controlled by a ancient god and slaughtered countless humans, burdened by the taint of malice. It was only the Sovereign who saved him, and so he harbored deep aversion towards creatures that mindlessly massacred.

"Yokai who consume humans... The contract does not apply to such creatures. Even without the Sovereign's decree, I would exterminate those drenched in malice," Xiao said coldly.

Toga quickly added, "That's why I'm leading the entire army. These lowly yokai aren't worth your time, Lord Xiao. We'll take care of them."

Despite being slightly stronger than the old Leopard Cat leader, it was mainly due to his advantage with the Tessaiga. In terms of raw power, they were almost equal, and it would take days to determine the victor.

Since the immortal was here for this very purpose, he might as well leave it to him.

Xiao nodded. "Any yokai without malice need not be slain."

Toga nodded in understanding. "Understood."

...

Meanwhile, within the territory of the Leopard Cat Clan, no cities existed. Much like human bandits, they dwelled in the desolate mountains, living primitively in caves, while some built rough hide tents.

The area surrounding their lair was littered with human bones, and numerous humans were imprisoned, serving as future meals. It was a scene straight from hell.

Dark clouds of yokai aura loomed over the Leopard Cat Clan's lair.

A massive vortex of demonic energy surged toward their stronghold as the army of the Dog Demon Clan charged in.

Without any negotiation, the battle erupted the moment their auras clashed.

The roars of the Dog Demon Clan and the hisses of the Leopard Cats filled the air.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

"Hiss! Hiss!"

With tens of thousands of yokai on both sides, the battlefield erupted in a cacophony of destruction. Various colored energy blasts collided, causing deafening explosions.

The earth trembled under the might of the battle, and the sky flickered with ominous lightning fueled by the malevolent auras.

Boom!

Amidst the chaos, enraged cries echoed across the battlefield.

"Those damned dogs! How dare they come to us!"

"Kill them all!"

"I'll feast on their flesh!"

"Charge! Wipe out every last Leopard Cat tainted with malice!"

Toga slowly drew the Tessaiga from his waist, his aura surging as golden waves of demonic energy spiraled around him.

"Wind Scar!"

A golden whirlwind of energy tore through the Leopard Cat Clan's lair with explosive force. The attack shredded the ground, carving out trenches dozens of meters deep and exposing the earth beneath. Any yokai caught in its path were mercilessly torn apart.

"Aaaaaah!"

Boom!

As screams of agony filled the air, the Leopard Cat Clan's caves collapsed, and even half of the surrounding mountains crumbled under the impact. A dust storm, infused with demonic energy, engulfed the battlefield, shrouding it in an eerie fog.

In just one strike, over a thousand yokai were wiped out.

From the ruins of the collapsed mountain, an enraged roar echoed as a massive shadow hundreds of meters tall emerged from the debris. Its blood-red eyes gleamed menacingly through the thick dust and haze.

Dark purple demonic energy, filled with malice, surged from its massive body, exerting an oppressive force that immobilized the weaker yokai.

"Damn you, Toga! I haven't come looking for trouble with you, yet you dare bring it to me first!"

A colossal paw, as large as a small mountain, came crashing down toward Toga.

"Wind Scar!" Toga swung his blade, sending a golden vortex of demonic energy slicing through the air. It shredded the fur on the paw but failed to sever it completely.

The claws of the Leopard Cat Clan were their hardest weapons, no less formidable than the fangs of the Dog Demon Clan.

...

While the battle raged, Xiao had already moved to rescue the captured humans, who had been rounded up by the yokai to be used as food.

These captives were all villagers abducted from nearby settlements.

Xiao swiftly transported the villagers beyond the battlefield and erected a barrier of immortal energy to shield them from the ensuing chaos.

"I am the Three-Eyed Five-Manifestations Immortal. You are safe within the barrier. Stay here until I have eradicated the yokai, and then you shall accompany me to the land where the gods have descended."

The villagers fell to their knees, bowing their heads in gratitude, their faces still filled with lingering fear.

"Thank you, Immortal, for saving us!"

"Thank you for your divine protection!"

After offering reassurance, Xiao vanished from their sight and reappeared mid-air.

Gazing down at the ongoing battle between the yokai, he sighed inwardly.

"Such large-scale battles... Even without the presence of gods, it's no different from the chaos of the Archon War."

"I must once again purge this world of its corruption for the sake of the Sovereign."

His sharp eyes focused on the massive Leopard Cat Lord engaged in combat with Toga.

"Filled with malice... So many human bones... At least tens of thousands must have been devoured."

Xiao let out a cold snort, his anger causing his immortal energy to surge violently. A radiant light emanated from him, purifying all the malevolence it touched.

Unleashing his power in such a heavily tainted place was akin to detonating a divine bomb.

The vortex of demonic energy created by tens of thousands of battling demons collapsed instantly.

Boom!

The Leopard Cat Lord, alarmed, turned its blood-red eyes toward Xiao.

"Who are you?"

All it could see was a tiny figure, like an insignificant insect, yet it had somehow dissipated its overwhelming aura in an instant. No, it wasn't merely dissipated—it was suppressed.

Xiao's voice rang out coldly:

"Under the command of the Rex Lapis, I am the Three-Eyed Five-Manifestations Immortal, General Xiao, here to slay evil demons!"

In the blink of an eye, Xiao vanished and reappeared before the Leopard Cat Lord's eyes.

"Demon-Banishing Dance!"

An intricate flurry of spear strikes filled the Leopard Cat Lord's crimson eyes.

To Toga, it seemed as though countless afterimages of the immortal spear emerged all at once, piercing through the massive body of the Leopard Cat Lord.

Xiao reappeared beside Toga.

Time seemed to freeze.

In the next moment—

BOOM!

The Leopard Cat Lord exploded like a firework, scattering its demonic energy and blood in all directions.

Toga's eyes widened in shock, unable to believe what had just happened.

"One strike?"

A yokai of the same caliber as himself... killed in one strike?

Before he could regain his composure, Xiao's calm voice interrupted his thoughts.

"This matter is settled. Now, accompany me back to pay respects to the Sovereign."

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