Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [531]

Twenty-five consecutive victories. Thirty consecutive victories.

Gu Sanqiu realized something was off.

His ability to recover wasn’t keeping pace with the frequency of battles. Simply put, the maximum five-minute rest period between matches was nowhere near enough.

There didn’t seem to be any restrictions on elemental energy here, but even if he could draw power from the elements around him, five minutes still wouldn’t be sufficient to fully recover for another fight.

His strength was in a constant state of depletion, and with each successive opponent growing stronger, the rate of consumption only increased.

"So this is why maintaining a winning streak gets harder?"

Frowning, Gu Sanqiu reached for his storage space, only to find that it had been partially sealed. He couldn't use recovery potions inside the arena.

What a ridiculous rule.

Another enemy appeared. Gu Sanqiu had no intention of fighting fair anymore—he closed the distance in an instant, launching a ferocious [Gale Fist] that erupted into flames upon impact before swiftly retreating to recover as much as possible.

"Another one trying to rack up consecutive wins?"

His opponent glanced at him and cursed inwardly. Just the previous round, he had encountered another lunatic grinding for a win streak—barely setting foot in the arena before getting pummeled.

"Hey, how about this? If you need time to recover, just give me a thousand Old God Coins, and I'll hold back for five minutes."

Gu Sanqiu looked up at him, then casually flicked a gold coin in his direction.

"What exactly is the use of these Old God Coins?"

"They have plenty of uses. If you save up enough, you can even earn a qualification pass for the arena. Outside, people who know their value would pay a high price for them."

"You came here just for money?"

"Everyone has their own reasons for being here."

The thirty-first opponent spread his hands. "There's the battle-crazed maniacs from Natlan, the powerful figures running shady businesses, and then people like me—solo fighters just here to make a living."

"As long as you fight, there's opportunity. In some ways, this place is far more profitable than most."

True to his word, the man held back for five minutes before hastily leaving. Judging by his expression, he was probably hoping to match with Gu Sanqiu again just to throw the fight and pocket another five-minute payout.

But the arena wouldn’t allow such tricks. His next opponents hailed from all corners of the world—some even belonging to Abyss Order mage squads, challenging him in coordinated groups. That alone was enough to make him pause. Does the Pyro Archon really have nothing better to do?

...

Fifty consecutive victories.

Gu Sanqiu took a deep breath. He was starting to wonder if he could gnaw on the arena’s stone pillars—maybe that would restore his elemental energy.

Just now, he had already tried channeling fire through his Delusion, but it was completely ineffective. There was no method available for rapid energy regeneration.

The portal activated again. Alarm bells rang in Gu Sanqiu’s mind, and he instinctively stepped back several paces—

Boom!

A bolt of lightning struck from above, blasting a crater into the ground.

Gu Sanqiu’s expression turned serious. The arena hadn’t expanded, which meant his opponent’s primary combat style was still close-quarters, not a traditional mage.

But that lightning strike had serious destructive power.

These types are the most annoying—you can never predict what kind of trump cards they’re hiding based on their main fighting style.

Not that it mattered.

Gu Sanqiu lunged forward again, his [Gale Fist] hurtling straight for his opponent’s face.

It was the most efficient and cost-effective attack he could use right now—otherwise, he would have opened with a [Mountain-Shattering Vajra Strike] to make a proper introduction.

Bang—

A violent gust erupted on impact, sending Gu Sanqiu flying backward. He slammed hard into one of the stone pillars.

"Electro… and Anemo?"

A bad feeling crept over him. Don’t tell me this is another weird synergy setup? That could be a problem.

"So you're the big shot with the win streak, huh?"

A young man in blue robes stepped forward. "Let’s introduce ourselves—Karalnikov, Fatui reserve forces. It's an honor to face you."

"Reserve forces?"

Gu Sanqiu glanced at him. "You already have a Delusion?"

"Oh, I think you may have misunderstood the nature of my power."

Karalnikov smiled and disappeared from sight.

Trying to act mysterious?

Gu Sanqiu had no patience for these cocky youngsters. He stomped the ground hard, sending a powerful Geo shockwave surging through the arena, its force even rippling through the air above.

Vmmm—

The resonance of Geo energy echoed as Gu Sanqiu turned his gaze back to Karalnikov—who was now enveloped in a fairly solid Geo shield. He wielded a long blade, charging straight for Gu Sanqiu.

Three elements? No wonder a mere reserve soldier was matched against me.

Gu Sanqiu didn't hesitate. Fire and wind entwined around his hands as he struck directly at Karalnikov’s heart.

"This energy—You have an Exalted Eye?!"

Karalnikov was stunned. "Are you a hidden member of one of our special ops units?!"

"Yeah, sure. I’m the Doctor’s dad."

Gu Sanqiu’s foot shot forward, landing a solid kick to Karalnikov’s stomach. He followed up by locking his opponent’s joints, intending to end the fight in one decisive move.

But then that damn wind barrier appeared again, disrupting his attack. Once more, he was flung backward—this time colliding against the arena’s invisible boundary.

Lightning struck.

The direct hit forced blood from Gu Sanqiu’s lips as he stared at the younger man before him, his expression growing grim.

Something’s not right. That wasn’t Delusion energy, nor was it his own elemental power. It seemed like a passively triggered device. Could the Fatui have developed yet another strange tool?

That wind barrier—similar to a Wind Punch Guardian’s attack, yet covering all directions with no blind spots. Has Snezhnaya’s technology advanced again?

"Hah… so this is what it takes just to stay in the fight. What a struggle."

Karalnikov wiped at his injuries. "I may not be weak, but it seems I'm still not your match. Are you secretly one of the Harbingers?"

"In terms of raw hand-to-hand combat, you’re only a bit weaker than Childe. But that wind barrier, lightning, and shield—none of them match your Vision. I have to admit, it’s interesting."

Gu Sanqiu extended his right hand, summoning a longsword formed of pure Geo energy.

"My guess? That’s some kind of Fatui prototype."

Karalnikov shook his head honestly. "Not at all. If you’re comparing me to Lord Tartaglia, I still have a long way to go. This is simply an auxiliary function that allows us to challenge stronger opponents."

"Then maybe you should stick to fighting in your proper rank."

Gu Sanqiu slashed out, sending waves of sword energy that tore Karalnikov’s shield apart. Without an active elemental energy supply, such a barrier was easy to break.

"This match cost me all my savings—I can’t just walk away now."

Karalnikov retrieved his weapon and engaged Gu Sanqiu in a fierce exchange. The wind barrier and lightning struck again multiple times, and his shield reappeared at regular intervals.

"A timed shield refresh, wind barrier triggering upon fatal hits, and lightning strikes at random intervals… Interesting."

Gu Sanqiu memorized each detail as they fought.

But this is as far as it goes.

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