At Mount Aocang, the air was thick with tension as the Adepti gathered to discuss the grim news that had shaken their world. The normally serene and mystical landscape now felt charged with anger and sorrow. The assassination of Rex Lapis, the Geo Archon, had sent shockwaves through the Adepti, who had long served and revered him.
Around a large stone table, the Adepti had assembled. Each one was a powerful being, with a deep connection to the elements and ancient traditions. The gathering was a somber affair, but the emotions running high were undeniable.
"Those dirty humans!" a tall, muscular bipedal lion Adeptus roared, his voice echoing across the mountain. He slammed his fist on the stone table, causing it to crack slightly under the force of his fury. "I knew it! Never trust humans, but no one wanted to listen, and here we are!"
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The other Adepti present, each unique in their form and abilities, exchanged glances. Some shared the lion Adeptus's anger, while others appeared more conflicted. The loss of Rex Lapis had not only left a void in their hearts but also in the leadership of Liyue, and the implications were grave.
A slender, ethereal crane Adeptus with a long neck and delicate features spoke up, her voice calm but laced with sadness. "It is a tragic loss, but we must not let our grief turn to blind rage. Rex Lapis trusted the people of Liyue, and we must honor his memory by thinking carefully before acting."
"But how can we sit idly by while the humans who were supposed to protect him may have been involved in his death?" a serpent Adeptus hissed, coiling tightly around a nearby tree. "We should descend upon the city and bring justice with our own hands!"
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"Justice or vengeance?" a deep, rumbling voice asked, belonging to a massive stone golem Adeptus, his form blending with the very mountain they stood on. "The line between the two is thin, and we must tread carefully."
The lion Adeptus growled, baring his sharp teeth. "I don't care for your philosophical musings! Rex Lapis is gone, and those responsible must pay. If the humans think they can take his place, they are sorely mistaken."
The crane Adeptus sighed, her wings fluttering slightly. "We must remember that Rex Lapis believed in guiding and protecting the people, not in ruling them with an iron fist. His death does not give us the right to abandon his teachings."
