Liyue Harbor had stood for 3,700 years since its founding.
Under the protection and leadership of Rex Lapis, this nation had established a trading system built around [contracts].
Thus, Liyue was also known as the [City of Contracts], the [City of Commerce], and the [City of Wealth].
The Geo Archon, Morax, protected his people and kept the land safe. Over those thousands of years, his footsteps had reached every corner of Liyue, leaving behind countless legends and celebrated tales.
So, unlike neighboring Mondstadt, whose Anemo Archon did nothing at all, Liyue was the Land Where Gods Walk Among Men.
The Geo Archon, Morax, descended to the mortal realm once a year. At the Rite of Descension, he issued new laws and decrees for every sector of Liyue, guiding its development for the coming year.
With 3,700 years of history behind him, the Geo Archon, Morax, commanded immense respect in Liyue. Rather than call him by that name, the people of Liyue preferred the reverent title [Rex Lapis].
That day, a sudden air of solemnity and urgency filled Liyue's streets and alleys.
Merchants hurried along the streets, most of them heading toward Yujing Terrace high above.
Yes, this year's Rite of Descension, delayed by two months, would be held at Yujing Terrace that day.
Liyue was the City of Commerce, with merchants everywhere.
The laws and decrees Rex Lapis issued each year at the Rite of Descension shaped Liyue's development for the entire year, covering every field, including trade, public welfare, law, finance, and real estate.
A single word from the Geo Archon could turn Liyue upside down.
Naturally, the annual Rite of Descension was an event no merchant could afford to miss. After all, learning of an impending change even a second before everyone else meant one more chance