Chapter 354

Similarly, the girls were also very Kiana's origins.

Kiana, naturally, also picked and chose, briefly explaining the situation in her world.

That's when the girls found out.

So, will Teyvat be connected to the world of the Young Lady in the future?

When the time comes for mutual exchange, another huge wave will likely come! It's both an opportunity and a challenge.

Ningguang, acting on habit, began to make plans.

Keqing, on the other hand, thought it through simply.

Although she has now fully accepted the rule of the Second Generation Geo Archon, Mr. Zhongli.

I also think that the current situation seems pretty good.

But she still wanted to see what a world with purely Rule by Man and no gods would be like.

Therefore.

If the two worlds are connected by then.

She'll definitely go check it out.

What's interesting is that this once godless modern city is now actively creating a god— Kiana.

It spread rapidly, and the entire population embraced the faith.

The larger environment is a world where demons and gods exist, and it should adapt on its own within the framework of Rule by God.

Some people, however, always feel that it would be better without gods.

Is that really the case?

Just as Kiana once said to Venti.

Freedom under constraint is wrong.

If it infringes on other people's freedom, it can't possibly be true freedom.

Freedom has always been achieved under limited conditions.

You said it would be good if there were human governance.

But we all know how complex a world without gods, completely ruled by humans, would be.

Even Teyvat has a country called Khaenri'ah.

In Kiana's view

To say that this country is full of scum is definitely not right.

However, the corruption at the top and the sinister intentions of the Six Sins, which implicated countless people, are undeniable facts.

There is a god in Khaenri'ah.

It shouldn't be that bad.

How could Khaenri'ah not know that the Abyss is a red line that must never be crossed?

No, they know.

If there were gods in power, this would be out of the question. But because there are no gods, they knowingly still do it.

Then it became like a powder keg.

They almost took the entire Teyvat with them.

And isn't this the most typical result of Rule by Man?

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342. Keqing has truly grown up.

Keqing wasn't unaware of this principle.

But she still didn't believe that Rule by Man could only lead to the worst outcome.

Kiana told her that throughout history, even gods have gradually gone mad under the wear and tear of time, let alone humans.

Why do human dynasties, throughout history, only last for about two or three hundred years? And those that last more than three hundred years are extremely rare.

Doesn't this prove one thing?

Even if it's just a few decades or a hundred years, or a few generations, thoughts and many other things may change.

This is what Liyue looks like now.

But what about in the future?

What will Liyue be like in the future?

"It's not that there are no exceptions, nor is it that there's really no good possibility. It's just that the probability of that is not very high."

Kiana gave them a brief description of the historical evolution of China over thousands of years.

The long-term division will eventually lead to unity, and the long-term unity will eventually lead to division.

We can never escape the word "war".

Political warfare is still warfare.

Pure war is still war.

Economic warfare is still warfare.

Countries are fighting with each other.

People are fighting each other.

"In the era when some Rule by Man I know were in power, and were able to govern brilliantly..."

"It's not that there isn't one."

"But if there is no interference from any supernatural forces, and we expect humanity to continue in this way and remain so enlightened, how to properly pass on everything is a question worth considering."

"And it's very important."

"..."

"This is even the most crucial issue."

"It is the root of everything."

"..."

She frankly stated that it was clear that Liyue was now, in a sense, ready to enter the next era.

But in reality, they were all lost and confused.

Merchants pursue profit.

The Liyue Qixing have a tradition of employing merchants.

It seems to be fine.

In fact, this had already sown the seeds of future problems.

Aristocratic families, powerful clans.

What exactly are the dangers?

Another world has already been exposed.

What happens when groups of officials, civil servants, and various interest groups band together? History next door provides a similarly insightful answer.

Why did the Ming Dynasty perish?

They perished due to both natural disasters and man-made calamities.

Keqing and Ningguang are not stupid; they understand this very well.

If it weren't for Zhongli, the first Geo God, re-ascending the throne and euphemistically passing the position to the Second Generation Geo Archon, thus barely circumventing the previous contract and farewell.

So, Liyue.

We will definitely proceed cautiously, feeling our way across the river as we go.

There will certainly be no shortage of challenges ahead!

They used to think that if everyone was united, they would definitely get through it. Just like Liyue in the past, they always got through it this way in ancient times.

But they never considered this.

Things are different now than they used to be.

A person may be wise when he is young, but he may become senile when he is old.

This is not a rare occurrence.

The Liyue of today certainly cannot represent the Liyue of the future.

Insurance freed from the constraints of the Emperor.

What will happen if people continue to develop without restraint? What will they encounter and what will they bring upon themselves? It's not that we can't imagine it, but that we dare not even think about it!

They weren't unaware.

But still, I held onto that sliver of hope.

You could still say that the evolution over thousands of years that Kiana told you about is just a more likely direction, but not an absolute one.

But this is only a more likely direction, which already explains a lot.

Guizhong and Ganyu were also deep in thought.

In fact.

They have witnessed the worst aspects of human nature over the centuries.

However, they focus more on the glamorous side.

We spoil humans excessively, to the point that it involves a little indulgence and a little neglect.

There's a saying that goes something like that.

Kiana said gently, "When there are no powerful external enemies, humanity is surrounded by enemies within itself. But when there are powerful external enemies around, humanity can unite as one."

"This is an example of what I mean by 'Rule by Man,' one that has lasted a long time without changing..."

She said.

"It would be good if there was an enemy so powerful that they had no choice but to band together and develop together."

"Isn't this... a bit too extreme?" Xiangling, somewhat puzzled.

Because she ultimately didn't pay attention to politics or many other things; she was either practicing martial arts, searching for medicinal herbs, or studying cooking.

But Keqing, Ningguang, and Ganyu knew very well.

Survival is the top priority.

Therefore, when survival is threatened, fame, fortune, and struggles are all meaningless and can be set aside.

Just like many people, when they are starving, all they think about is getting enough to eat.

But after having eaten their fill, what they crave is something more.

Ningguang silently took a sip of tea.

She only ate a little of the food on the table.

She couldn't help but think of herself.

I used to be simple and honest, only thinking about surviving. I only knew how to trade and sell, so that I could have money and enough to eat.

But now!

She had already eaten her fill and possessed unparalleled power; she was one of the Seven Stars, Ningguang, the Tianquan.

But what is her goal?

You could say she hasn't forgotten her original aspirations.

You could also say that she was excessively greedy.