Stone was steadfast, able to carve jade and shape gold.
Zhongli stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching the people locked in fierce combat ahead.
On the battlefield, battle cries mingled with the monsters' roars amid billowing smoke and dust.
His expression remained calm and steady. His low voice carried clearly, spreading through the chaos. "You face formidable foes with bodies of flesh and blood to defend your home. Such courage and commitment deserve admiration. Allow me to offer what modest assistance I can."
With that, Zhongli spread his arms, his robes fluttering in the wind. Golden light blazed in his eyes as Geo power surged around him.
He gave a soft cry brimming with power:
"Unbreakable!"
The ground shook violently.
The stones of the earth obeyed his command. Geo rapidly gathered along the outer battlefield, and towering Stone Steles sprang up like defensive bulwarks.
An Alien Monster clamped its bloody maw onto a Wakandan warrior's shoulder, its sharp fangs seemingly capable of piercing straight through his slender body.
Bang!
The pain he had expected never came. Something fell beside his feet, and the monster let out a pained whimper. Seizing the opportunity, the warrior thrust his spear into its throat.
Only after the monster stopped moving did he find the presence of mind to inspect his shoulder.
To his surprise, he was completely unharmed. Familiar golden light enveloped him, and he realized he had been protected. He glanced at what had fallen to the ground: the monster's teeth, shattered by the impact.
He was not the only one. Everyone within range was delighted to discover a shimmering Jade Shield around them. The shields radiated a gentle glow, as though silently proclaiming an oath of protection.
This was the protection the God of Precious Gold (retired edition) granted