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Chapter 157: There Will Always Be Those Who Dare · Oct 31, 2026

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152 Chapter 152: ”We Will Be Reunited” 2026-10-31
153 Chapter 153: Wherever Lumine Is, That’s Home 2026-10-31
154 Chapter 154: Aether Arrives 2026-10-31
155 Chapter 155: Sleeves Fluttering in the Autumn Wind, Questioning the Crimson Leaves 2026-10-31
156 Chapter 156: The Entire Northwest Has Descended Into Chaos 2026-10-31
157 Chapter 157: There Will Always Be Those Who Dare 2026-10-31
158 Chapter 158: ’The World’s Greatest Martial Arts Tournament’ 2026-10-31
159 Chapter 159: There’s Another Master? 2026-10-31
160 Chapter 160: We Are the Champions! 2026-10-31
161 Chapter 161: After the Match 2026-10-31
162 Chapter 162: Summer? Islands? A Grand Adventure! 2026-10-31
163 Chapter 163: Mommy’s Gift 2026-10-31
164 Chapter 164: The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia 2026-10-31
165 Chapter 165: Turmoil in Ritou 2026-10-31
166 Chapter 166: Three Wishes 2026-10-31
167 Chapter 167: Tejima 2026-10-31
168 Chapter 168: The Blade Carved with ’Benevolence and Righteousness’ 2026-10-31
169 Chapter 169: Pursuing the World’s Greatest 2026-10-31
170 Chapter 170: No Plan Is the Best Plan 2026-10-31
171 Chapter 171: Yoimiya’s Heroic Form 2026-10-31
172 Chapter 172: Kamisato Ayato in Action 2026-10-31
173 Chapter 173: Grus Nivis Chapter 2026-10-31
174 Chapter 174: Please, Look at Me Properly 2026-10-31
175 Chapter 175: Carassius Auratus Chapter 2026-10-31
176 Chapter 176: Emotions Entrusted to Fireworks 2026-10-31
177 Chapter 177: Carassius Auratus Chapter · End 2026-10-31
178 Chapter 178: Arrival in Inazuma 2026-10-31
179 Chapter 179: Lucian Arrives in Inazuma 2026-10-31
180 Chapter 180: Act II - Omnipresence Over Mortals 2026-10-31
181 Chapter 181: I Will Enshrine You Within the Statue 2026-10-31
182 Chapter 182: The Resistance Army 2026-10-31
183 Chapter 183: Stillness, the Sublimation of Shadow · End 2026-10-31
184 Chapter 184: Coincidental Consequences 2026-10-31
185 Chapter 185: I’m Here to Negotiate 2026-10-31
186 Chapter 186: Who Betrayed the Shogun? 2026-10-31
187 Chapter 187: The Final Scheme 2026-10-31
188 Chapter 188: Unreconciled Stars 2026-10-31
189 Chapter 189: The Wanderer from Inazuma 2026-10-31
190 Chapter 190: Are Constellations Real? 2026-10-31
191 Chapter 191: The Sixth Harbinger—Scaramouche 2026-10-31
192 Chapter 192: The False Sky 2026-10-31
193 Chapter 193: Leonard’s ‘Wish’ 2026-10-31
194 Chapter 194: We’ve Arrived in Fontaine, Bros 2026-10-31
195 Chapter 195: Historia Antiqua Chapter - Act II: No Mere Stone 2026-10-31
196 Chapter 196: Searching for the Miners 2026-10-31
197 Chapter 197: Here Lies the Imprisoned Evil Dragon 2026-10-31
198 Chapter 198: Azhdaha, the Dragon King 2026-10-31
199 Chapter 199: Barren Land Birthed Stars, Blazing Like the Sun 2026-10-31
200 Chapter 200: Thank You, Azhdaha 2026-10-31

In the end, the ones who suffered were the people of Inazuma—because even if they wanted to participate, they couldn’t.

To be fair, even their Archon was a martial fanatic. Under the influence of their deity, Inazuma had no shortage of such enthusiasts, and they were practically scratching their heads in frustration.

It felt like ants were crawling all over them, an unbearable itch. Never before had they so vehemently opposed the Shogun’s Sakoku Decree.

Arataki Itto wasn’t exactly a martial fanatic, but he loved this kind of excitement. Being unable to participate in the tournament was driving him mad.

”Damn it, I wanna go too!!! Once this stupid Sakoku Decree is over, I’m definitely heading to Liyue!” Itto fumed.

Yet, from his words, it was clear that Itto believed this unreasonable decree would inevitably be lifted.

Even without Lucian’s book spoiling Inazuma’s future, Itto held onto that conviction.

Speaking of which, Lucian hadn’t expected this story to cause such an uproar over the tournament news.

He had thought the focus would be on where Kazuha’s ownerless Vision came from.

After all, for most people in Teyvat, Visions still held significant allure.

But who would’ve guessed? Now, the Vision had become a mere ”side character,” while the tournament—originally meant as a filter—had taken center stage.

That said, not everyone was indifferent to the Vision. Business-minded individuals like Dori, Ningguang, and Pantalone were all very interested in this ownerless Vision.

However, by the end of the story, even they felt a tinge of disappointment.

Kazuha’s Vision held special meaning—there was no way they’d ever get their hands on it.

[Kaedehara Kazuha: ”The idea that an ownerless Vision can reignite... I’ve only heard of it in a handful of legends.”]

Reading this, Ningguang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Others dismissed reigniting a dead Vision as mere myth.

Yet she had actually done it—and the worst part was, she hadn’t even meant to!

She had intended to sell it, so why had it suddenly lit up on its own?!

Truly Murphy’s Law—Kazuha searched for someone who could reignite a Vision but failed, while Ningguang, who wanted nothing to do with it, ended up triggering it anyway.

In the story, Kazuha recounted the tale of this Vision.

[He was once my closest friend. That day, he asked me, ”Have you ever heard of the ’Musou no Hitotachi’?”]

An illustration accompanied these words, depicting Kazuha and his friend from behind.

Seeing this, Kazuha’s pupils constricted, his breathing growing noticeably quicker.

[I said of course—that blade can only be witnessed when divine punishment is delivered.]

[That strike represents the pinnacle of the Raiden Shogun’s martial prowess, the ultimate symbol of strength.]

Another illustration followed—a silhouette of the Raiden Shogun, her blade slightly drawn, slashes of light tearing through the space around her.

Kujou Sara’s eyes widened. Carefully, she peeled the illustration from the page and pasted it onto her wall.

Wonderful. She, too, had been blessed with ”good content.”

Regardless of how Inazumans felt about the Shogun, none would ever question the terrifying might of that strike—a force no mortal could withstand.

[Yet he said, ”That blade... may not be beyond reach.”]

[”There will always be those who dare to brave the lightning’s glow.”]

Inazumans were stunned. How could anyone say such a thing?

Outlanders might not understand, but how could someone who had witnessed that strike dare to speak so boldly?

Even islands and gods could not withstand its radiance—how could a mere human hope to match it?

For most Inazumans, the Raiden Shogun’s blade was an article of faith carved into their bones.

They trusted that a ruler wielding such martial prowess could protect them under any circumstances.

But intertwined with that trust was fear—awe before divine might, trembling reverence.

Who wouldn’t fear such terrifying radiance?

[Then, the Vision Hunt Decree arrived without warning.]

[The people’s aspirations became bricks in the edifice of ”Eternity.”]

Inazumans fell silent. Few had opposed the Vision Hunt Decree, and even fewer dared to challenge the lightning’s glow.

[As I wandered helplessly, I heard that he had challenged the executor of the Vision Hunt Decree to a ”Duel Before the Throne.”]

[A Duel Before the Throne is solemn and cruel—the loser faces divine punishment, the winner earns a reprieve.]

[Perhaps he believed he was the one best suited to stand forward. To face the ”Musou no Hitotachi” had always been his life’s desire.]

Two illustrations: one of Kazuha’s friend from behind, the other a frontal silhouette of the Raiden Shogun and Kujou Sara.

[By the time I reached Tenshukaku, the duel was already over. All I heard was the clatter of his broken blade after divine punishment had been dealt.]

[That must have been the light he sought to witness. What expression did he wear in his final moments?]

[There was no time to guess. I could only rush forward, snatch up his dimming Vision, and flee.]

[All I knew was this—his blazing ambition could not be entombed within a cold statue.]

The story ended. Kujou Sara stood in silence.

She still remembered Kazuha’s friend. She remembered all worthy opponents.

She felt regret—but not remorse. Her duty was only to defend the path chosen by Her Excellency.

Her gaze shifted to the illustration Lucian had drawn, now pasted on her wall.

This was the first time Lucian had depicted the Raiden Shogun—albeit just a faceless silhouette—but Sara cherished it nonetheless.

”Her Excellency... cannot be wrong,” Sara affirmed.

”Her Excellency... is truly mistaken,” Kamisato Ayaka thought differently.

To her, the Shogun’s current path was undeniably wrong. She still revered her deity—but wrong was wrong.

Yae Miko, too, believed Ei was mistaken. All she could do now was hope for someone to break the deadlock before Ei strayed further down this misguided road.

Meanwhile, Kazuha closed the book and looked up, his gaze settling on a seagull perched atop the mast.

As he lost himself in thought, his vision was suddenly blocked by the base of a liquor bottle.

”Kazuha, care to drink with me?” Beidou waved the bottle in front of him.

”Captain! How can you make Young Master Kazuha drink?!” the crew protested.

They had been busy preparing the venue for the ”Number One Under Heaven Martial Arts Tournament” and hadn’t had time to read.

Kazuha smiled faintly and took the bottle. ”Very well. I shall accompany you.”

Kazuha got drunk—but for once, he thought, being drunk wasn’t so bad.

”Hahaha! Alright, lads, let’s make this venue even bigger!” Beidou roared with laughter.

”Captain, why make it so huge?” the sailors asked, puzzled.

Though they were hosting a tournament, everyone knew turnout wouldn’t be massive.

Beidou was famous in Liyue, but she hadn’t actively promoted this event, and it was all rather last-minute.

”The reason’s in the book—just get to work for now!” Beidou cheerfully joined the crew in expanding the grounds.

Readers began to notice something: so far, every Anemo male character featured was short and had lost a dear friend.

Was this intentional... or just a coincidence?

===✧✦✧===

Character Voiceline · Kujou Sara: About Kazuha’s Friend

”I am sorry... but if given the choice again, I would still draw my blade.

Loyalty to the Raiden Shogun is the sole creed of my life.”

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