[Battles fought with shield and spear, cleansing mountains, rivers, and shores. Old friends pass from youthful hair to locks of gray, carved away by the flowing years.]
Zhongli stood out among the myriad gods, not only winning the Archon War, but continuing to protect Liyue faithfully through every age.
Pity that over such a long time, whether immortals, companions, or friends made during idle wanderings, most had already perished. Some companions could no longer maintain their youthful appearance, aged and gray-haired.
Chapter 461