Chapter 397: Feixiao takes the stage! Absolutely exploding the whole field with style!
"Oh no, Yanqing is going to lose again [ sad face ]."
"How is a fallen Ice DPS from version 1.0 supposed to fight a top-tier Destruction DPS from version 2.4?"
"I feel so bad for Yanqing."
"What! My 50/50 pity and my guaranteed pity are fighting each other!?"
"Leaving game mechanics aside and just talking about reality, I think Yanqing has a better chance of winning. After all, he's been guided by so many masters and is a genius himself."
"But Yunli's skill effects look really intimidating, don't they?"
…
In the livestream room.
Many players were also curious and speculating about the outcome of the battle between the two.
If this fight hadn't happened so suddenly, people would probably be setting up betting pools by now!
The two of them both assumed their starting stances.
Yunli struck first!
Yanqing agilely dodged, leaping onto another roof, and retaliated with his flying swords.
However, they were all blocked by Yunli's greatsword, which she used like a shield!
Yunli's moves were wide and powerful, forcing Yanqing to temporarily evade.
He controlled his flying swords to soar into the sky.
After regaining his balance, streams of flying swords turned into beams of light, pouring down toward Yunli below.
Yunli, on the other hand, threw her sword, "Old Iron," straight out.
Both sides returned to the ground.
This time, neither of them dodged or blocked. Each built up their strength, charging toward the other!
Their weapons glowed with their respective energies!
One red, one blue!
Clearly,
both of them were getting serious!
And right in the middle of this visually stunning scene,
a figure walked forward, looking as relaxed as if taking a stroll in a courtyard.
In a highly harmonious manner, she stepped right between the two.
At the exact moment Yunli and Yanqing's blades were about to clash,
she extended two fingers on each hand.
On one side, she pinched Yunli's Old Iron.
On the other, she caught the flying sword in Yanqing's hand.
Her eyes opened.
Her face was a picture of complete nonchalance!
Yanqing was utterly shocked.
Meanwhile, Yunli was still trying to pull her sword down with all her might, but she couldn't budge it even a millimeter!
…
"Holy crap, is she really that cool?!"
"Flicking away the blade with her fingers, kid!"
"Is this Feixiao really that strong? She neutralized it so easily!"
"What the heck am I even hesitating for? I'm definitely pulling for her!"
"Is she really invincible? No joke?"
"Do you understand the sheer value of our Lack-concept General?!"
…
In front of the Shackling Prison.
Seeing his duel with Yunli stopped by Feixiao,
Yanqing let out a sigh.
He didn't know whether to feel relieved or disappointed.
But overall, it seemed he hadn't fallen into a disadvantage!
At most…
At most, it could be considered a draw.
However,
what shocked Yanqing the most was Feixiao's strength!
To do it so effortlessly!
It felt as if he and Yunli combined couldn't even match one of her fingers!
Is this the Merlin's Claw?
Just what level has her strength reached?
Emanator level?
When would he ever reach such a state?
"Whew…"
Yanqing shook his head.
His state of mind was wavering again.
Take it step by step.
There would come a day when he would break through his limits!
…
Inside the Shackling Prison.
"General, General Jing Yuan invites you to the Seat of Divine Foresight to discuss our next strategy."
"Okay, I got it."
Feixiao waved her hand.
But her eyes never left the jade abacus in front of her!
Because,
right now, the story livestream had just reached the scene of her own debut!
At such a crucial moment, how could she just walk away!
Jing Yuan was always slow and easygoing anyway, so let him wait for a bit.
This was her very first appearance in Honkai: Star Rail!
It was of great significance!
"Hmm, hmm… Not bad. This movement is quite elegant. Feathered Spirit, you really know your stuff!"
Feixiao nodded in approval.
Surely the other players thought so too, right?
She opened the bullet chat.
And she was astonished by what she saw.
At this moment, the players' tone was practically frenzied, as if they were experiencing a Mara-struck onset!
…
"Feixiao! She's so cool, she blew me away!"
"The color of her eyes is so eye-catching!"
"Help, she's really so beautiful, SOB SOB SOB!!!"
"Damn it! No one told me that the actual Feixiao looks even better than Feathered Spirit's official art!"
"How does she manage to be cool, beautiful, and cute all at the same time?"
"It's over, I can't take my eyes off her!"
"E 6S 5 guaranteed."
"My wallet: Oh no, she's coming for me."
"Is she pinching a sword? No, she's pinching my heart!"
"This eye makeup is so beautiful!"
"I predict! Within the next month, this kind of eye makeup will become a top trend!"
…
Feixiao was a bit dazed.
She knew that once she debuted in the story, not only would her popularity rise, but she would also gain some fans among the players.
But she hadn't expected
these players to be so wild!
Feixiao even suspected that
if she were to appear in front of the players in person right now,
the venue might just explode on the spot!
But she had to admit,
this feeling… wasn't bad!
She continued watching the story!
Under her intervention,
Yunli and Yanqing temporarily reconciled, and Yunli returned the sword.
Soon after, she arrived at the Scalegorge Waterscape.
Standing by the railing, she gazed into the distance.
Shortly,
Jiaoqiu and Moze also returned.
"You're back? You've met Jing Yuan and walked around for a few hours. What are your thoughts?" Feixiao asked.
"In my view, the Divine Foresight General wishes to use the Wardance to display strength, proving that the Luofu's situation is peaceful and thriving after the Ambrosial Arbor crisis…"
Jiaoqiu replied with squinted eyes,
"However, the crowds pouring in for the Wardance are the greatest amplifiers of unease and rumors. One wrong move, and chaos will arise."
Feixiao also began to explain why she hadn't gone to see Jing Yuan right away.
"Before making contact, I wanted to set aside prejudices, observe the situation they've established, and then make a judgment. This established situation, of course, refers to the demeanor of the Cloud Knights on the streets, the public's opinion, and the behavior of those close to him."
"Are you scrutinizing General Jing Yuan as an enemy?" Jiaoqiu asked.
"The general who has led the Luofu's army the longest… would he ever lack enemies?"
Feixiao smiled faintly.
After all,
in the story, there was no such game as Honkai: Star Rail.
She had only heard of Jing Yuan through hearsay.
Using this method to investigate was only reasonable.
"Ah, having Honkai: Star Rail is still much more convenient~" Feixiao couldn't help but sigh.
At this moment,
Jiaoqiu asked, "By the way, General, you've already met the Vidyadhara High Elder, Lady Bailu, right? Could you let me see the prescription she wrote for you?"
"Regarding my condition, the High Elder was also helpless. She only told me to eat some good food."
"…Even the famous Lady Bailu has no way?" A look of sadness appeared on Jiaoqiu's face.
But he quickly cheered up again.
"No need to worry. I will fulfill my promise from back then and find a way to cure you. I already have a lead now."
This outcome was entirely within Feixiao's expectations.
However,
the bullet chat went into a frenzy!
…
"???"
"What's going on?"
"Eat some good food?"
"Holy cow, on the Luofu, doesn't that mean waiting to die and preparing for the funeral?"
"Does Feixiao have some terminal illness?"
"Sob sob sob, please no!!"
"I finally fell for someone, and you make me lose this badly?"
"It's over!"
"The High Elder's 'eat some good food' might not mean the same as what we think. After all, she's a doctor who uses smoked meat burgers as medicine [ lol ]."
"Luocha and Ruan Mei, save her!"