Has Xiao Killed Gods?

Xiao is one of the most feared characters in the world of Genshin Impact. His abilities as an Archon and the remnants of his past trauma make him a formidable and brooding figure. At first glance, it appears as though Xiao has spent a significant amount of his history waging war with and killing gods. So, has Xiao indeed slain these divine beings? A look into his past history suggests that the answer might not be as straightforward.

Xiao’s War-Filled Past

According to various sources, Xiao was known as Alatus in a former life. He lived as a young, innocent and kind Yaksha (mythological creature often referred to as a creature like a bird or monkey, but with a horse face) in Liyue. However, life as a Yaksha quickly changed when Xiao was entombed by an Evil God with powers beyond human comprehension (emphasized). T hroughout h i story, thesee cre at u r re sp e c t e d to have been p w r s f p g n o w I G (emphasis).





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