Jiang Chen didn't hesitate in the slightest.
Now that the artifacts were complete, it was time to resurrect the adepti.
He had quite a few more "tools" at his disposal now.
Surely, these adepti were experts in all kinds of research, right?
Thinking this, Jiang Chen had them bring the materials forward.
"We'll start the summoning now!"
"Wait a moment—get the artifacts sorted first."
"I'll begin drawing the magic circle."
With that, Jiang Chen got to work.
This was a massive undertaking.
After all, the number of adepti he was reviving this time was far greater than before.
"Alright!"
"Is there anything we can help with?"
"What should we do?"
The adepti all eagerly offered their assistance.
Since those about to be resurrected were their former comrades, everyone was brimming with excitement.
"No need. Just watch."
"Don't get in the way!"
Jiang Chen rolled his eyes.
Without another word, he ignored them and focused on drawing the circle.
Practice makes perfect.
Having done this several times before, Jiang Chen worked with remarkable speed.
After completing several circles in succession, he decided to summon a few first.
Guizhong and Havria, watching Jiang Chen sketch the magic formations, couldn't help but speak up.
"As long as we follow your drawings, it'll work, right?"
"I've already figured out the materials needed."
Though she didn't understand the summoning process itself, she could at least replicate the diagram.
"Hmm."
"If that's the case, you can handle the drawings."
"I'll take care of the summoning."
Jiang Chen glanced at Guizhong in surprise.
She'd learned how to draw them?
That worked—she could handle the magic circles while he focused on the summoning.
"Good!"
"Pass me the materials."
Guizhong didn't waste words and immediately agreed.
"I'll help too."
Havria, standing nearby, chimed in.
She had also been observing closely.
With these two assisting in drawing the magic circles, the rest of the process became much simpler.
Jiang Chen began summoning the heroic spirits.
As he activated the formations, powerful elemental energy surged and gathered.
One by one, the adepti were roused from their slumber.
Without exception, each revived in human form. Seeing these familiar faces, Bosacius and the others couldn't help but smile.
While Jiang Chen worked like an assembly line to awaken the adepti, high above in the sky—
Zhongli and Venti appeared.
Watching his old comrades being summoned back, Zhongli's mood was exceptionally good.
For Venti, this was his first time witnessing Jiang Chen's resurrection method.
His curiosity burned even brighter.
These were things he couldn't even begin to comprehend.
"So this is how he brings people back?"
"Truly remarkable."
At this moment, Venti was genuinely envious.
And so, he began to ponder—
Should he ask Jiang Chen for a favor as well?
The thought made his mind drift.
He couldn't quite decide.
Would his old friend even want to be resurrected?
Would they resent it?
This dilemma weighed heavily on Venti.
Zhongli seemed to notice his thoughts and spoke up.
"Do you wish to revive someone as well?"
"If you're uncertain, why not just ask Jiang Chen directly?"
That was the only advice he could offer.
Hearing this, Venti blinked in surprise.
"Ah—"
"I'm just worried… if my old friend returns, would they scold me?"
"Or maybe… they wouldn't want to come back?"
Yes, that was his concern.
Zhongli fell silent at this.
Someone who wouldn't want to be revived?
…Ah, right. Such people did exist.
Shaking his head, Zhongli decided not to press further.
If Venti wanted to agonize over it, so be it.
He wasn't going to interfere.
With that thought, Zhongli turned his attention back to the scene below.
One adeptus after another was summoned forth.
Seeing so many familiar faces return, Zhongli couldn't suppress the smile tugging at his lips.
Joy—this was pure, unbridled joy.
Tonight, he would drink heavily in celebration.
With that in mind, Zhongli glanced at Venti.
"Do you still have any good wine left?"
"With all my old friends back, I plan to host a grand feast tonight."
Venti, lost in thought, was caught off guard by the question.
What the—?
You're asking me for wine to entertain your friends?
Venti stared blankly.
Did Zhongli not realize that all his wine had already been dug up by that guy down there?!
The thought alone made Venti want to curse.
"You know I don't have any wine left!!"
Just mentioning it darkened Venti's expression.
Seeing his reaction, Zhongli frowned.
Oh? Giving me attitude?
Meteor warning.
"Ahem!"
Realizing his tone had been too sharp, Venti quickly backtracked.
"I'm out of wine."
"Jiang Chen took all of it."
"Why don't you ask him?!"
Right now, Zhongli was his lifeline.
He had been a bit too rude just now.
Venti was nothing if not adaptable.
Zhongli gave him a sidelong glance but didn't press further.
"Let's go prepare a proper feast."
"Tonight, we drink with our old friends."
With that, Zhongli turned and left.
If Venti had no wine to offer, then he'd just have to break out his own private stash.
As he departed, he didn't forget to send a mental message to Bosacius—
Instructing him to gather everyone for the feast later.
As for thanking Jiang Chen… he'd do that personally when the time came.
Bosacius, hearing the Geo Archon's words, nodded solemnly.
Looking at the assembled adepti, Bosacius was practically vibrating with excitement.
With all of Liyue's adepti resurrected, what grand events lay ahead?
The thought alone sent a thrill through him.
This was magnificent.
The newly revived adepti, seeing Bosacius and the others, were momentarily stunned.
Just as they were about to speak—
Jiang Chen shooed them away.
"Shoo, shoo, get out of the way."
"Don't disturb my summoning."
The blunt dismissal left the adepti speechless.
"Copperfin, Yixiao, Thunderbolt—go stand over there."
Seeing her old friends return, Cloud Retainer was deeply moved.
But right now, more adepti were still being revived.
So they'd just have to wait their turn.
They could talk after everyone was back.
...
Why were they suddenly being treated like nuisances?
The newly resurrected adepti were more than a little miffed.
Bosacius, noticing their expressions, chuckled and explained.
"You've been brought back."
"The others are still being resurrected."
"So just wait here for now."
"The Geo Archon has already declared—we'll all share a drink later."
Hearing this, the adepti were stunned.
Brought back…?
Damn!
Slowly, their memories began to resurface.
That's right.
They had fallen in battle.
And now, they had returned to the world of the living.
And the rest of the adepti would soon follow?
The thought sent a wave of exhilaration through them all.