Genshin Impact: Starting from Liyue to Build Infrastructure

After the construction of the battleship was completed, Takumi ensured that all necessary installations were in place.

He then ordered the workers to activate the mechanism and launch the battleship into the water.

The next step was to begin the sea trials to determine if the ship performed according to Takumi's expectations.

Following his command, the workers at the shipyard became excited and immediately sprang into action.

Using the massive launch system, they carefully moved the battleship and lowered it into the water.

Takumi had not informed Ningguang about the battleship's launch, as he felt there was no need. He planned to inform her only after the test results were in.

With the coordinated efforts of the workers, the enormous warship slowly entered the water.

The ship rocked slightly before stabilizing, floating quietly on the surface.

Seeing this, Takumi waved his hand.

"Let's move!"

"Board the ship."

"We're heading out for testing."

At his words, everyone became even more excited. Without hesitation, they began boarding the ship one by one.

Takumi gazed at the ship before him, sighing inwardly.

"Khaenri'ah's technological masterpiece..."

As he pondered, he suddenly felt a strange sensation in his body—an energy was awakening.

His expression changed instantly.

The next moment, he sensed a new power emerging from within him.

Takumi was utterly shocked.

"The power of the Herrscher of Rock?"

He could now feel a strong connection to the earth and gravity.

If needed, he could even generate a massive black hole.

This sudden awakening of power left Takumi confused.

What was happening?

His mind raced.

Had he triggered something?

Then, his gaze landed on the newly completed battleship.

"The Herrscher..."

"The more civilization advances, the stronger the Will of Honkai becomes."

Takumi muttered to himself.

Could it be that Honkai was part of himself all along?

By developing civilization, was he unconsciously strengthening himself?

Perhaps, his interactions with the divine objects like the Gnosis had only served to awaken the latent power within him.

His face turned solemn as he realized the truth.

"True Honkai strengthens civilization while making itself stronger."

"False Honkai uses Herrschers to destroy civilization."

Could he be the key to unlocking the true path of Honkai?

If so, he was not yet a true Herrscher.

His power still consisted of elemental energy rather than pure Honkai Energy.

If it were Honkai Energy, then perhaps he could directly challenge the Heavenly Principles.

Takumi smirked.

For now, though, he wasn't strong enough to stand against Celestia.

Just as he was lost in thought, Jiang Ji approached him.

"Lord Takumi, everything is ready."

"We can begin the voyage."

Takumi snapped back to reality.

"Understood."

"Set sail."

There was no need to overthink things.

As long as civilization progressed, he would continue to grow stronger.

With that, Takumi boarded the battleship and made his way to the command deck.

The crew members had taken their positions but were unsure how to navigate the ship.

They awaited Takumi's guidance.

Takumi walked up to the console and activated the ship's engines.

The hull trembled slightly as the vessel came to life.

Turning to the crew, he asked, "Who knows how to steer?"

Several people immediately stepped forward.

"Lord Takumi, I do!"

"I can steer!"

"Let me do it!"

Those who knew how to navigate were eager to try.

After all, piloting a battleship was an unparalleled experience.

Takumi nodded. "Step forward."

"I will teach you how to operate it first."

"After that, you will take turns handling it."

Rather than letting them steer immediately, he wanted to train them first.

Hearing this, the volunteers nodded eagerly.

They understood that mastering this skill could secure them a permanent position.

After all, battleships needed trained pilots.

Excitement filled the air.

Takumi wasted no time and began explaining.

"This is the throttle lever."

"To reverse, pull the lever back."

"To accelerate, push it forward."

"Before accelerating, you need to adjust the rudder."

As he spoke, he demonstrated each function.

The ship began moving in reverse.

Once they had gained some distance, Takumi pushed the throttle forward.

"The rudder operates similarly to that of smaller ships," he continued.

"However, this one is more responsive."

"Be careful when making turns."

"If you oversteer, the ship may veer off course or even collide with another vessel."

Takumi lightly turned the wheel, causing the ship to change direction.

The crew watched in amazement.

Once the course was corrected, Takumi commanded, "We are heading toward Guyun Stone Forest."

"Time to test the weapons."

He then turned to the alchemists and engineers on board.

"Prepare the weapon systems."

"Follow my orders. When I give the command, fire."

Many of the ship's weapons had been crafted by Liyue's top alchemists and mechanists.

It was only fitting that they would be the ones to operate them.

At Takumi's order, everyone sprang into action.

They hurried to their assigned stations, eager to carry out their tasks.

Takumi also assigned crew members to man critical positions.

Controlling such a massive warship required coordination.

The ship's weapons had also been locked with fire control authorization.

Without proper clearance, they would remain inactive, serving only as decorations.

With all preparations complete, the ship was now ready for its first true test at sea.