However, not all Demon Gods sought followers.
The truly powerful Demon Gods disdained followers and had always operated alone.
In the vast ocean lived a monster named Baqiu.
Hailing from the Bottomless Abyss, Baqiu was unimaginably massive. Even rising slightly above the surface would stir up towering waves.
This monster had occupied those waters long before the Archon War began, and Morax had shielded Liyue from floods many times because of it.
But lately, Baqiu had become increasingly active, surfacing every few days and repeatedly bringing grave danger to Liyue.
Having reached the end of his patience, Morax summoned the enormous Rock Whale he had never discarded and charged toward Baqiu.
Baqiu and Rock Whale fought to a standstill, only making the already turbulent ocean even more unruly. Massive whirlpools formed across the surface, and towering waves rose higher and higher.
Seeing that Rock Whale still could not defeat Baqiu, Morax fashioned a Kite Bird. The moment it took shape, it soared into the sky, then plunged straight toward the seabed with overwhelming force.
With a howl, Baqiu was pinned forever in that dark ocean trench.
Word of Morax's might began to spread. More and more refugees came to Liyue, pleading for its protection.
At the same time, more Demon Gods began making their way to Liyue, hoping to claim a slice of his delectable prize.
Yet on this particular day, two Demon Gods appeared within Liyue's borders at once, attacking from different directions!
"My lord, we'll head west to subdue that Demon God!" Skybracer volunteered.
"Just hold them off. I'll come to support you shortly." Leaving them with those words, Morax vanished on the spot and raced toward the other Demon God.
Once their lord had left, the adepti set off westward as well.
"Wait! Master, I want to