Yan Emperor Shennong

People originally thought they could easily stop the guy dressed as a shaman. However, once they clashed, they realized Lianshan's strength was beyond their ability to block.

If Chi Yuan hadn't intervened, Lianshan would have already escaped.

"Chi Yuan, get out of the way! I need to save Ji Lin!"

Bloodshot veins appeared in Lianshan's eyes as he stared intently at Chi Yuan, who was blocking him.

"You can't go in your current state. Besides, a Honkai Beast that even Xu Yanwu and Ji Lin couldn't defeat is not something you can handle alone."

Chi Yuan said in a deep voice. Although Ji Lin's death brought her great sorrow, she was much calmer than Lianshan.

"Then I'm going too!"

The Shennong Ruler in Lianshan's hand erupted with a ghastly green glow. "Chi Yuan, if you keep blocking me... I'll..."

"You'll do what! Did the Main Body give you the Shennong Ruler to use against your companions?!"

Xu Yanwu's voice boomed through the air, silencing most of those present.

Lianshan and Chi Yuan looked up in disbelief, seeing Xu Yanwu descend from the sky and land between them.

"Brother Xu! / Xu Yanwu?!"

Lianshan, his expression almost pleading, rushed forward. "Brother Xu! Where's Ji Lin?! Ji Lin is alright, isn't she?!"

However, the hand Lianshan extended passed straight through Xu Yanwu's body, causing a commotion around them.

"What's going on? Lord Ying Long's body..."

"I don't know. The Chieftain hasn't returned either."

"Brother Xu, your body..."

Lianshan moved his hand within Xu Yanwu's body but felt no resistance at all, as if Xu Yanwu didn't exist.

"...About Ji Lin... I'm very sorry."

Xu Yanwu turned his head helplessly, not daring to look at Lianshan.

"Ji Lin..."

Lianshan, filled with despair, ran out of the tribe and headed towards the sea.

Chi Yuan, who had been about to stop Lianshan, was held back by Xu Yanwu.

"Chi Yuan, let him go... He... will be fine."

"Xu Yanwu, what's wrong with your body? Why are you..."

Hearing Xu Yanwu say that, Chi Yuan stopped worrying about Lianshan and asked about Xu Yanwu's condition.

"I am not Xu Yanwu."

Xu Yanwu's expression was filled with helplessness. "I am merely the heart of Xu Yanwu, where most of his emotions are sealed. This current body is just an illusion. The Main Body... is still fighting Chi You."

"You..."

Chi Yuan's pupils constricted.

"It's alright. The Main Body is confident he can seal Chi You within the sea."

"But... Chi Yuan..."

Xu Yanwu's expression showed hesitation. "I might... not be able to protect the Land of Shenzhou with you anymore."

Chi Yuan suddenly became anxious.

"Xu Yanwu! What exactly is wrong with you?!"

"..."

Xu Yanwu didn't answer Chi Yuan's question immediately. Instead, he waved his hand, and two streams of light flew from his palm into Lianshan's house.

"Chi Yuan, remember to tell Lianshan to read the letter I wrote for him..."

"Xu Yanwu!"

"...I" Xu Yanwu suddenly looked up at the sky, his face full of dejection.

"The Main Body is too fast... I haven't even had a proper chance to say goodbye..."

As he spoke, the illusionary body, condensed around his heart, began to gradually fade.

"Chi Yuan, it looks like the Main Body has already sealed Chi You... I should go to sleep now..."

"You..." Chi Yuan reached out, as if trying to grab Xu Yanwu's dissipating body.

"I told you... this body of mine is just an illusion condensed from my heart..."

A smile flickered across Xu Yanwu's lips. "Chi Yuan, One last thing I ask of you..."

"Can you keep this heart, which has sealed most of my emotions, safe for me?"

"I..." Chi Yuan had just uttered one word when she heard Xu Yanwu say hurriedly, "Ah... no time, I'll just entrust it to you then!"

Xu Yanwu's figure completely dissipated, leaving behind a jade ring with a cyan hue. It fell directly from the air into Chi Yuan's outstretched right hand, as if afraid no one would want it.

"Xu Yanwu! You're a scumbag!"

Despite saying this, Chi Yuan tightly gripped the jade ring, which still trembled with a faint, heartbeat-like vibration.

—A Letter to Lianshan—

[Lianshan, it's your big brother Xu. This… consider it a farewell letter I'm leaving for you.

In the blink of an eye, it's been over three years since we met, hasn't it? Remember when I first saw you, you were such a weakling, not even able to defeat ordinary wild beasts. Now… you've become a warrior who can stand on your own.

Time truly flies. Three years have passed in the blink of an eye. And during these three years… you all have become more vivid and alive than I understood from Mihoyo. Of course, you might not know what I mean by that, but you, Ji Lin, Cang Xuan, Danzhu, Chi Yuan… and everyone in the tribe, being able to spend these three years with you all has been the greatest fortune of my life since arriving in this world.

Uh, am I being a bit sentimental saying this? Never mind, I'll just say it as it is…

Ji Lin… she's a good girl, but she's also worked too hard…

I originally wanted to change her fate of death, but I didn't expect to drag myself down with her… Heh heh…

Someone said I was a god. Then I must be the most failed god among all gods…

Lianshan, Chi You isn't the only one who killed Ji Lin! You need to understand, who are we… or rather, who is the enemy of everyone in this world.

Haven't you always wondered why Cang Xuan and I always called the exotic beasts "Honkai Beasts"?

Militants, Honkai Beasts, they are all monsters created by a disaster called "Honkai." And Chi You is one of the most formidable among these monsters.

It took me three years to finally instill a bit of ability in the people of the Land of Shenzhou to resist the power of Honkai. But it's far from enough. Facing Honkai, humans are still powerless.

Your Shennong Ruler can help you resist the erosion of Honkai and aid you in battle.

The Shennong Cauldron, when used to cook food, can improve the physique of the people of the Land of Shenzhou.

It's not just these… there are also the Gan Qi and the spear I left behind. They are weapons similar to your Shennong Ruler. I've left seals on them… Uh, you might not understand this, but they are conditions for their use.

The Gan Qi, I created it for the identity of Xing Tian. Whoever can unlock it must be loyal to you.

The spear, the Yinglong on it is how you first saw me, and it's also the name I've used all these years. Whoever can unlock it must have the determination to fight against Honkai.

Lianshan, the future is now entrusted to you.

Consider it fulfilling a small personal wish of mine.

Lianshan, you are the next Chieftain of the Land of Shenzhou.

Yan Emperor, Shennong Jiang Zhu!]