"A ship built for circulation will also stop when it encounters a harbor. Therefore, Liyue Harbor is a city that precipitates wealth."
A magnetic voice sounded, and the Jade Chamber appeared on the screen.
Zhongli stood atop the Jade Chamber, overlooking Liyue Harbor.
The scene shifted, accompanied by Paimon's panicked voice.
"There seems to be something in the sea!"
A massive whirlpool appeared in the sea, pulling in the surrounding fishing boats. One fishing boat after another disintegrated within the whirlpool, and the civilians on the boats showed expressions of despair.
[Rhythm is so fast! One second Zhongli was still narrating, the next second it directly entered the main storyline.]
[Is this scene of fishing boats disintegrating really suitable for a 12+ children's game?]
"Marshal, please allow me to overstep my bounds."
A heavy voice that did not belong to any of the already appeared characters sounded, and the scene moved to the next shot.
The sky was covered by dark clouds. A slender figure stood by the window, staring straight at the thick, pitch-black cloud layers. White hair casually scattered behind him.
The scenery outside the window allowed one to recognize at a glance that the current scene was set in the Guili Assembly.
The heavy voice from earlier sounded again, without any hesitation in tone: "Marshal, Rex Lapis has not passed away, has he!"
[This voice sounds so reliable.]
[This back view makes it obvious at a glance that it's Brother Bai.]
[Ah? The funeral was almost ready, and you're telling me the Geo Archon isn't dead?]
As the voice fell, torrential rain poured down from the sky.
Huge waves surged in the sea, and countless whirlpools condensed. A water-blue five-headed sea serpent burst out of the water with suffocating pressure.
"Let me see how Liyue, having lost its pillar, will deal with a defeated god from the past."
Tartaglia appeared, surrounded by countless talismans.
[No, this is a bit sudden. Wasn't Tartaglia's stance neutral before?]
[It's not that sudden. In the previous plot, Guizhong also said that Tartaglia had other purposes.]
[So Tartaglia is actually quite honest: referring to the fact that he previously said he wasn't a good person.]
In response to Tartaglia was Guizhong's firm voice: "Morax is indeed the pillar of Liyue, but—"
"Liyue is not an aerial pavilion that will collapse just because it loses one pillar! Everyone is a cornerstone, so Liyue will absolutely not waver!"
Guizhong appeared, forming hand seals. Countless mechanical constructs rose around the Jade Chamber. In an instant, the entire Jade Chamber transformed into a war weapon dominating the battlefield.
"It's the Fatui! They're heading toward the Guizhong Mechanism!"
In Paimon's tense voice, the Fatui's vanguard troops successively appeared on the Jade Chamber through teleportation arrays.
A rare serious tone rang out. Jun Bai, with flaming wings spread, appeared above the Jade Chamber:
"Millelith! The years of peace have not dulled your edge. Prove it to me on this battlefield!"
"The Millelith are steadfast, the layered mountains unshakable!"
Countless Millelith shouted in unison.
[It's getting heated!]
[This atmosphere… is this a group-character plot?]
[The Millelith are steadfast, the layered mountains unshakable!]
At the very front of the Millelith army, Lumine stood with a purple-haired girl with twin tails, swords in hand.
A frost-white arrow flew over the Millelith army and landed in the midst of the Fatui forces. Frost instantly swept across a large area.
The camera zoomed in. Ganyu held a deep blue longbow, drew the bowstring, and condensed another frost-white arrow.
Ningguang floated above the Jade Chamber. Countless golden jade stones flew out from behind her, bombarding the sea monsters.
[The wives are actually appearing on screen together!]
[Sorry everyone, my wife Ganyu is showing off. I'll take her home right now.]
The jade stones landed on the monsters, producing massive explosions. Smoke and dust engulfed the entire screen.
When the smoke dispersed, the scene had already changed to a closed room. Jun Bai, holding a dark-red three-pointed double-bladed spear, charged out of the smoke.
Flames flowed. The spear transformed into a Fangtian Huaji, and a set of light armor condensed on Jun Bai's body.
"Bosacius!"
Jun Bai let out a fierce shout and charged with the Fangtian Huaji toward a burly figure shrouded in purple lightning.
Weapons clashed, and the screen froze at this moment.
The 1.1 version theme showcase page appeared.
[Is Brother Bai finally going to take action again?]
[I can't take it anymore. I'm already burning up. I'll go watch Boruto to calm down.]
[Just looking at the trailer, the later plot already feels top-tier!]
[I really want to know who the person Jun Bai is fighting is, to actually make an Archon take action personally.]
Just when everyone thought it was over, the version showcase page shattered like a mirror.
"The bow is actually the weapon I'm least skilled with."
Tartaglia's voice appeared together with the character showcase, then after a transition it entered the character demo.
"But precisely because of that, I must conquer it!"
Tartaglia, holding Winter's Polar Star, moved among Hilichurls and shot arrows.
[The transition was coated with Dove chocolate? So smooth!]
[The part where the showcase page shatters can connect to the Dragon Rider OP. If there's any corresponding fan content later, remember to tag me.]
After using normal attacks to repel the Hilichurls, Tartaglia switched hands and put away Winter's Polar Star, then used twin blades formed from Hydro to engage in fierce combat with a Hilichurl Berserker.
A Rock Shield Hilichurl King beat its chest, roared, and landed in front of Tartaglia.
"An opening lasts only an instant!"
The twin blades merged into a double-headed spear. Tartaglia swung the spear toward the Rock Shield Hilichurl King.
[It looks like it would feel really good to use. Just don't know about the damage.]
[Very cool. Looks like I can pull for one.]
Tartaglia swung a slash. Hydro filled the entire screen, and then Zhongli's character showcase emerged.
"Strength seems to be gradually returning. Not much, but it's useful."
Zhongli picked up the Vortex Vanquisher and engaged the Slimes in front of him. Every spear thrust and move displayed the bearing of a true master.
"Firm as bedrock."
The Vortex Vanquisher was put away. Zhongli brought his hands together, then opened them. A Jade Shield expanded, blocking the attacks of the nearby young Rock Drake and adult Rock Drake.
"Dominance of Earth."
The perspective shifted to Zhongli's upper body. He crossed his arms over his chest. In the sky filled with dark clouds, a massive meteorite fell.
[?]
[?Now I have no choice but to pull.]
[Instantly feel like Tartaglia isn't attractive anymore.]
[Who is Tartaglia? Don't know him. I only know Zhongli's meteorite is super cool!]
The meteorite fell. In the explosion, Jun Bai's character showcase appeared.
"I learned the eighteen types of weapons from Rex Lapis, but if I had to say which I'm most skilled with, it's still the sword and the spear."
Jun Bai stood in front of the Fatui Skirmishers — Pyro Agent, Anemo Cicin Mage, and Cryo Gunner. He lifted his right foot, kicked the Phoenix Perches on Demon Subjugation to his right hand, then gripped it in a reverse hold.
The spear tip darted out like a roaming dragon. Jun Bai's spear technique was agile and fierce. The flaming spear at times left the Fatui completely unable to defend.
"Come, count your sins."
The phantom of a fire phoenix appeared behind Jun Bai, followed by a heavy, powerful strike that forcefully repelled the Fatui in front of him.
The silhouette of a Pyro Debt Collector appeared behind Jun Bai, charging up a strike for a sneak attack.
Jun Bai turned around, performed a charging motion, and a fire phoenix condensed on the spear tip.
"Thus, you shall be executed!"
Phoenix Perches on Demon Subjugation was thrown. The fire phoenix instantly engulfed the Pyro Debt Collector.
When all the monsters on the field fell, Phoenix Perches on Demon Subjugation automatically returned to Jun Bai's hand.
The scene shifted. Jun Bai appeared in front of the boss-level monster — the Cryo Regisvine.
"It's time to show my true ability."
"Phoenix Cry Across the Heavens!"
Fire Elemental energy surged. Phoenix wings spread open. Dark-red light armor equipped itself. The Phoenix Perches on Demon Subjugation in his hand transformed into the form of a Fangtian Huaji.
The screen froze. The character demos for the three characters ended.
[Tell Zhongli I'm not coming back tonight.]
[Who could resist a long 'spear' ? ]
[Uh, Zhongli, I have to go out for a bit. Don't worry, it's not to the BaiBai gacha pool.]
[I want them all!]
[I want them all inside me!]