Chapter 351: The galactic weather is about to change! The war to slay a god sparks a scorching hot topic!
After Opal uttered the words "War among Aeons."
The scene in the video suddenly shifted.
Beneath the stars.
Stood a brilliant, dazzling throne!
Around the throne, diamond-like crystals blossomed outward.
Without a doubt, this throne at the very apex represented Diamond.
The remaining Ten Stonehearts walked up the steps in sequence.
Then, the camera angle abruptly pulled back.
From a single planet to an entire star system.
And from the star system to the galaxy!
A giant hammer hovered above the galaxy!
"The mighty hammer of the Amber Lord has struck!"
"And no one can stand aloof."
This scene left all the watching players feeling a bit breathless!
Especially since Opal spoke with such absolute resolve!
As if a war sweeping across the universe was about to begin!
Next.
The imagery representing each of the Ten Stonehearts flashed by.
"Since we bear the duty of the Stonehearts…"
"Even if we must risk our life and limb,"
"We will follow the Preservation to the very end!"
Finally.
Before the divine body of Qlipoth.
The ten Cornerstones and Diamond were lined up together.
The Ten Stonehearts shouted in unison:
"All for the Amber Lord!"
The voices of the ten people were not loud.
But at this moment, they sounded deafening!
For a time.
The real-time bullet comments were filled with the exact same line!
[ All for the Amber Lord! ]
It was as if this video had been completely bought out by the Interastral Peace Corporation!
Or rather… all the players had already pledged allegiance to the IPC!
But the truth was,
This was part of the impact of the Corporation's corporate culture!
Of course, the main reason was still the plot of Honkai: Star Rail!
It showcased the Corporation's charm right before the players' eyes!
Representatives like Topaz and Aventurine undoubtedly played a great role in this promotion.
It could be said that,
Recently, the Corporation was enjoying its best public reputation ever!
It wasn't until the video finished playing.
That other bullet comments started to appear.
…
"Is it too late for me to join the Corporation now?"
"Congrats to Aventurine on winning his revival match!"
"Old Aventurine gambled and won again."
"I was even more nervous about Aventurine's personal trial than Aventurine himself!"
"What trial? Haven't you realized yet? The nine of them deliberately made it a four-to-four tie, meaning: 'Diamond, do as you see fit, we have no objections.'"
"As expected, those who can climb to this position are all masters of interpersonal relationships."
"Is anyone else like me? Hearing the words 'War of the Aeons' made my heart start pounding?"
"I suggest not discussing this here, otherwise your account might get banned in a moment."
"I suppose only Feathered Spirit dares to clearly express the Corporation's true intentions in a video like this…"
"Brothers, see you in the Star Rail forum!"
…
The forum of Honkai: Star Rail.
Although it was also part of the network managed by the Interastral Peace Network.
Discussing the plot here required no taboos.
Although the Corporation tried to manage the players' posts here, this community seemed to have some kind of protective measure applied by Feathered Spirit. Even the top programmers couldn't modify the content here.
Because of this, the Star Rail forum had become a free land where everyone could speak their minds.
Not long after the video [ Stoneheart's Oath Ring: Both Ends of the Scale ] was released.
Sure enough.
Content related to the [ War of the Aeons ] had already appeared on the homepage interface!
Within just a few minutes, countless players joined in.
Attempting to decipher this high-pressure topic!
The poster got straight to the point right away—
[ Brothers, it looks like the universe is highly likely going to face a major upheaval! ]
[ In the previous Xianzhou plot, Kafka once used her capture to pass on Elio's prophecy. ]
[ Now Diamond's representative, Opal, has mentioned the War of the Aeons again. This is basically confirmed! ]
[ Reply: I have a deep impression of that part of the plot! Kafka told our protagonist back then that in the final battle of the future, the Astral Express would face the Aeon of Destruction, Nanook, directly, so they needed the Xianzhou's help… ]
[ Reply: Now it seems the Corporation is also preparing for that final end. ]
[ Reply: Aside from the Corporation and the Stellaron Hunters, as early as Jingliu's plot, she told Jingyuan her true purpose in the Shackling Prison— ]
[ She wants to pit three Aeons against each other, and then put Abundance to death! ]
[ Reply: And! Luocha and Jingliu surrendered themselves to the Shackling Prison in order to go to the Xianzhou Xuling, face the General and Marshal Hua directly, and tell the core figures of the Xianzhou face-to-face the method to completely break Yaoshi's curse! ]
[ Reply: I suspect whatever is in Luocha's coffin might be the key to the outbreak of the war of gods! ]
[ Reply: Oh my god, the more we talk, the creepier it gets! Could I wake up tomorrow morning to find the outer star systems suddenly exploding, only to be told the war of gods has begun? ]
[ Reply: The war has already begun; it is a continuation of the previous war. ]
[ Reply: Since the birth of Destruction in the universe, peace was never destined to last. Although it's unlikely to break out in the near future, I advise everyone to prepare early! ]
[ Reply: We're doomed! For ordinary people like us, living one more day is a win. ]
[ Reply: Ordinary people shouldn't think too much about it~ The ones who should be anxious now are those big shots on various Paths. We should just do what we need to do, keep the music playing and keep dancing, eat hotpot and play Star Rail! ]
[ Reply: Alright, alright. I was reluctant to eat a 50, 000-credit shrimp feast before, but I plan to try it after work today. ]
…
Shortly after the short film was released.
The Interastral Peace Corporation—Strategic Investment Department also officially released related content online.
After all, the short film [ Stoneheart's Oath Ring: Both Ends of the Scale ] had pushed the Strategic Investment Department to the eye of the storm!
If they didn't say something, they would likely remain at the center of public opinion for a long time.
[ Strategic Investment Department: Regarding the latest short film [Stoneheart's Oath Ring: Both Ends of the Scale ] released by Feathered Spirit, our department reserves our opinion on its portrayal of the Ten Stonehearts. ]
[ Our department has never been involved in any proposed personal judgment regarding Director Aventurine. On this basis, it can be determined that the content of this short film does not align with reality. ]
[ We remind all players once again to view the content in the game and in reality rationally. ]
[ The descriptions related to the War of the Aeons in the video are all unconfirmed content, purely fictional, and please do not believe such false information. ]
[ Our department reserves the right to pursue legal action against those who spread rumors to cause trouble. ]
As soon as this message was posted, the comment section below was immediately flooded by players from all sides!
…
"Hahaha, it would have been better if you didn't post. Posting this notice is like saying 'nothing to see here'!"
"Do you think I believe you or Feathered Spirit?"
"Classic, too classic!"
"Just wait until Feathered Spirit puts all of you into the game's plot later, then you'll behave."
"Because of Star Rail, Aventurine didn't smash his Cornerstone like in the plot, so this trial naturally fizzled out. It's basically a butterfly effect caused by Star Rail. If the plot hadn't been leaked in advance, this would definitely be the reality we are experiencing now."
"Too long; didn't read: The Corporation is panicking."
"Corporation: Slander! He is slandering me!"
"Understood, the War of the Aeons is really coming!"
"Accountability warning!"
"The Strategic Investment Department hasn't had it easy either. Originally, everyone was so mysterious and full of prestige, but this time Feathered Spirit exposed them all at once."
"Congratulations to Opal on winning a new title: Kid Bro."