Call of Qingming
Last updated 2026-02-10
Call of Qingming is an Event Commission and part of the main storyline for Sword Seeker Chronicles in Failume Heights.
Parts
- Qingming Sword Anomaly
- First Secret of the Hidden Realm
- Shifu?
Steps
- Chat with Xiao'Guang who's back in the room
- Head to the Hollow with Xiao'Guang
- Explore the Hidden Realm for the first time
- Neutralize the Ethereals that appear
- Investigate the abandoned sword altar
- Investigate the abandoned sword altar
- Neutralize the hostile Ethereals behind the gate
- Check on Xiao'Guang
- Head to the main hall to find the source of the voice
Gameplay Notes
- During the Commission, several trial Agents will be given:
- Upon entering the Qingming Realm, a trial
Ye Shunguang is added to the squad. - Upon interacting with the Abandoned Sword Altar for the first time, a trial
Zhao is added to the squad. - A trial
Sprout is available for use. - A trial
Dialyn is viewable in the agent menu, but cannot be added to the squad during this commission.
- Upon entering the Qingming Realm, a trial
- Ye Shunguang is required to be in the squad. The provided trial Ye Shunguang or the player's own Ye Shunguang can be used.
- During step 7, The Miasma Walker - Scorpse despawns before it can be defeated.
Trial Mode
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 HP: 7,255 +4,072 ATK: 1,434 +1,078 DEF: 573 +306 Impact: 83 CRIT Rate: 33.8% CRIT DMG: 154.8% Anomaly Mastery: 94 Anomaly Proficiency: 93 PEN Ratio: 0% PEN: 0 Energy Regen: 1.2 Energy Generation Rate: 0% Energy Limit: 120 DMG Bonus: 35.5% DMG Bonus: 0% DMG Bonus: 0% DMG Bonus: 0% DMG Bonus: 0% Sheer Force: 0 Adrenaline GainAdrenaline Gain: 0 Adrenaline Generation Rate: 0% Max Adrenaline: 0 DMG Bonus: 0% |
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HP: 8,620 +15,481 ATK: 1,271 +725 DEF: 663 +306 Impact: 93 CRIT Rate: 14.6% CRIT DMG: 59.6% Anomaly Mastery: 93 Anomaly Proficiency: 96 PEN Ratio: 0% PEN: 0 Energy Regen: 1.2 +0.24 Energy Generation Rate: 0% Energy Limit: 0 DMG Bonus: 35.5% DMG Bonus: 0% DMG Bonus: 0% DMG Bonus: 0% DMG Bonus: 0% Sheer Force: 0 Adrenaline GainAdrenaline Gain: 0 Adrenaline Generation Rate: 0% Max Adrenaline: 0 DMG Bonus: 0% |
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HP: 7,800 +4,170 ATK: 1,264 +343 DEF: 579 +306 Impact: 110 CRIT Rate: 59.8% CRIT DMG: 102.8% Anomaly Mastery: 94 Anomaly Proficiency: 93 PEN Ratio: 0% PEN: 0 Energy Regen: 1.2 Energy Generation Rate: 1.21% Energy Limit: 120 DMG Bonus: 25.5% DMG Bonus: 0% DMG Bonus: 0% DMG Bonus: 0% DMG Bonus: 0% Sheer Force: 0 Adrenaline GainAdrenaline Gain: 0 Adrenaline Generation Rate: 0% Max Adrenaline: 0 DMG Bonus: 0% |
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Tutorial
- Swift Strike
- File:Tutorial Swift Strike 1.gifSwift Strike has a 30s skill cooldown.
- PC
- Mobile & Controller
Swift Strike is Ye Shunguang's unique ability in the Qingming Realm. In combat, when controlling Ye Shunguang,
or press R to use Swift Strike, dealing massive DMG to enemies.
Swift Strike is Ye Shunguang's unique ability in the Qingming Realm. In combat, when controlling Ye Shunguang,
to use Swift Strike, dealing massive DMG to enemies.
- Event Squad
- PC
- Mobile & Controller
In the Qingming Realm, "Trial - Ye Shunguang", "Trial - Zhao", and "Trial - Dialyn" will be provided as Squad Configuration options.
You can also press the T key to access the Squad Configuration screen.
However, please note that in the Qingming Realm, you must include either "Trial - Ye Shunguang" or "Ye Shunguang" in your squad.In the Qingming Realm, "Trial - Ye Shunguang", "Trial - Zhao", and "Trial - Dialyn" will be provided as Squad Configuration options.
You can also go to the Squad Configuration screen to reconfigure your squad.
However, please note that in the Qingming Realm, you must include either "Trial - Ye Shunguang" or "Ye Shunguang" in your squad.
Dialogue
- (Idle)
- Ye Shunguang: I really hope no one comes back right now...
- (Talk to Ye Shunguang)
Qingming Sword Anomaly
Special Event
Qingming Sword Anomaly
Story Description: After completing her first Void Hunter mission, Xiao'Guang returned to Suibian Temple, but she was troubled by the strange changes in the Qingming Sword. (WiseWise /
- Ye Shunguang: Phew... Good. Nothing unusual for now...
Xiao'Guang, you're back!- Did your first mission as a Void Hunter go well?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Xiao'Guang, when did you get back?! How was your first mission as a Void Hunter?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Why are you being so secretive... Oh, right! (BelleBelle /
WiseWise), Senior Fufu, and Senior Yinhu are still out taking care of things around Failume Heights. I'll go fetch them! Just wait a sec... Huh?! - Ye Shunguang: Shh... Keep your voice down!
- Ye Shunguang: Ah, sorry, Junior. I guess I don't know my own strength now... Are you okay?
- I'm okay, but what's wrong?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Ah,Ah, /
Ahem,Ahem,) I'm fine... But don't you want to see everyone now that you're back? Did something happen during the mission? Did it not go well? - Ye Shunguang: No, the mission went perfectly fine. I just came across something... a little strange. Sigh, I'm not even sure how to explain it to you or the others...
- Ye Shunguang: I'm sorry, Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). I wanted to be happy coming back to see you all after the mission, but I'm just so tense... I have no idea when the next anomaly might appear, and you can't hear it... - Unfamiliar Feminine Voice Within the Qingming Sword: ...What drives a person to take up the sword... and what awaits them because of it...?
- Is the Qingming Sword... talking?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hold on, I'm not imagining things, am I? Did a woman's voice come out of the Qingming Sword just now?
- Th—The Qingming Sword's talking?!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Uh, d–did the Qingming Sword speak just now?! A–Am I hearing things?Uh, d–did the Qingming Sword speak just now?! A–Am I hearing things? /
I—I—I must be hallucinating... The Qingming Sword is speaking?!I—I—I must be hallucinating... The Qingming Sword is speaking?!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Uh, d–did the Qingming Sword speak just now?! A–Am I hearing things?Uh, d–did the Qingming Sword speak just now?! A–Am I hearing things? /
- Ye Shunguang: ...Huh? You can hear it?! But none of the investigators I worked with on the mission could hear it. Not even Senior Miyabi!
- Unfamiliar Feminine Voice Within the Qingming Sword: ...What lies within the heart of one who takes up the sword...?
- I can hear it pretty clearly...
- It's still mumbling away...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Uh... actually, I can hear it really clearly. It's still speaking (nownow /
eveneven) while we're talking, mumbling something about "What lies within the heart of one who takes up the sword." - Ye Shunguang: Well, I guess that will make things easier for me to explain! While I was wielding the Qingming Sword in the middle of battle, I suddenly heard a woman whispering in my ear, and I couldn't make it stop, no matter how hard I tried...
- Ye Shunguang: Nothing like this has ever happened before. I didn't know if the Qingming Sword had undergone another change... but when I was about to bring it back for Shifu to take a look, it suddenly said something that caught my attention...
- Unfamiliar Feminine Voice Within the Qingming Sword: The one who wields the sword... shall find the answer within the hidden realm... the very "origin" of the Qingming Sword...
- Ye Shunguang: Yes, that! That's what caught my ear!
- A "hidden realm"?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Did it say "a hidden realm"? I've never heard Shifu or Mr. Lu say anything about that before... What kind of place could it be?
- The Qingming Sword's origin?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The origin of the Qingming Sword? What's that supposed to be...? (I have to admit, it's piqued my curiosity.I have to admit, it's piqued my curiosity. /
That line's got me interested!That line's got me interested!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The origin of the Qingming Sword? What's that supposed to be...? (I have to admit, it's piqued my curiosity.I have to admit, it's piqued my curiosity. /
- Ye Shunguang: I'm not sure how much of what is says can be trusted... but if such a hidden realm really does exist, and there's knowledge linked to the origin of the Qingming Sword...
- Maybe we can find it there...
- A way to overcome the negative effects of the Qingming Sword!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I see. So if that voice isn't lying, we should be able to find a way to overcome the Qingming Sword's negative effects by going to that hidden realm!
- Ye Shunguang: Yeah! Shifu and my brother have done so much to suppress the Qingming Sword's effects on me. I think it's time I take action too!
- Ye Shunguang: With you here, Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), even if Shifu and the others can't hear the voice, they'll still believe me! I want to tell them what's going on, and then head to that hidden realm and see it for myself! - Unfamiliar Feminine Voice Within the Qingming Sword: The Qingming Sword will guide you to the hidden realm... The swordbearer... must not miss this fleeting chance...
- Ye Shunguang: Huh?!
- Xiao'Guang? What's wrong?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Xiao'Guang, what's wrong?Xiao'Guang, what's wrong? /
Xiao'Guang?Xiao'Guang?) - Ye Shunguang: Just now, an image of a Hollow flashed through my mind — somewhere in Lemnian Hollow... I even caught a glimpse of myself freeing the Qingming Sword there!
- Ye Shunguang: Is it showing me the way to enter the hidden realm? Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), we don't have much time. The images in my head are already starting to fade! - Shifu is still out on a mission...
- Let's head to the location!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Shifu went out on a mission earlier and isn't at Suibian Temple... If we're in a hurry, let's just leave a (letterletter /
notenote) for her and the others and go right now! - Ye Shunguang: Wait, Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)! Belle told me that you experienced a strange reaction in your eyes earlier... You should stay here and wait for Shifu to come back. I can go to the Hollow by myself! - My eyes have been fine.
- Should be fine.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): This is about the Qingming Sword, so I (don't want you todon't want you to /
can't let youcan't let you) go there alone... And I haven't felt anything unusual in my eyes lately, so I think it should be fine. Don't worry, Xiao'Guang. I'll be sure to take care of myself. - Ye Shunguang: How am I supposed to refuse when you give me a look like that... Fine. Just promise me that you'll let me know the moment you feel any discomfort!
- Ye Shunguang: I hope we can find something in there...
- Unfamiliar Feminine Voice Within the Qingming Sword: If you come... remember to bring some pork buns...
- Ye Shunguang: Hmm... do you think we'll really find anything?
- (Idle)
- Ye Shunguang: The spatial information in my mind is fading...
- (Talk to Ye Shunguang)
- Ye Shunguang: I wanted to wait for Shifu to return before making plans, but it seems like we don't have time... Should we head to Lemnian Hollow right away?
Let's move!
- You go into the Lemnian Hollow with Xiao'Guang and rush to the coordinates she sensed. No matter how you look at it, this is just an ordinary corner of the Hollow, there is no "realm" at all...
- Just as you are thinking that, Xiao'Guang suddenly unleashes the Qingming Sword. Tens of thousands of sword formations shoot into the air and scatter around, and the terrain itself begins to change in unbelievable ways!
- Wait a minute.
- (Repeats dialogue)
First Secret of the Hidden Realm
Special Event
First Secret of the Hidden Realm
Story Description: Inside the Hollow, Xiao'Guang unleashed the Qingming Sword, and its power created a mysterious realm! The two decided to explore this place in search of a cure for the sword's backlash.
- Ye Shunguang: So this is the hidden realm the Qingming Sword was talking about? The whole area looks completely different — like some sacred, secluded place hidden deep in the mountains. Amazing...
- I never thought the entire space would transform...
- Xiao'Guang, are you okay?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): To think the Qingming Sword could reshape an entire area within the Hollow... Xiao'Guang, are you okay? Did unleashing the sword just now take a toll on you?
- Ye Shunguang: No, I'm fine... But I've just had this strange feeling since a moment ago. Oh right, Junior, could you take a look and see which way leads out of here?
- You quickly scan the surrounding area and spot a path leading out, but as you move toward it, an unseen force pushes back against you. No matter how many times you try, you can't break through the barrier...
- It seems there's an invisible barrier here...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Finding a way out isn't the problem... it feels like there's an invisible barrier here that stops us once we get close.
- Ye Shunguang: I knew it... I've felt this heavy, stifling sense of confinement ever since we got here. Guess this isn't a place where we can just come and go as we please.
- Ye Shunguang: Even though we left a letter for Shifu... it looks like we'll have to explore this place on our own. The barrier will probably keep the others out.
- Let's hope we find some leads here...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It's (going togoing to /
gonnagonna) be tricky without any outside help... Still, hopefully we can explore without any trouble and find something that'll help with your recovery. - Ye Shunguang: Strange... the Qingming Sword feels more active than ever. This place must be hiding something really important.
- Ye Shunguang: Come on, let's keep going. I'm sure I can cut right through whatever stands in our way.
- Ye Shunguang: Ethereals... even in this realm? Let me take care of them.
- (After defeating the first ethereal)
- Ye Shunguang: This feeling... it's...
- (Open Swift Strike Tutorial)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What is it, Xiao'Guang?
- Ye Shunguang: The Qingming Sword seems so restless... If I use it now, it might awaken an entirely new power!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So that's the Qingming Sword's new ability...?
- Ye Shunguang: Yes, the sword feels amplified in this area.
- Ye Shunguang: Let's keep going... and clear out every Ethereal here!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The gate is right up ahead.
- Ye Shunguang: Wait... Why is there an abandoned sword altar here?
- (Interact with the Stone Lion, optional)
- Two majestic stone lion sculptures, reminiscent of the ones in the Suibian Temple Atrium.
- For some reason, just looking at them triggers a flood of images of unknown sword fighters locked in combat...
- (Interact with the Abandoned Sword Altar)
- Ye Shunguang: This is strange... the Qingming Sword is reacting to this sword altar...
- Ye Shunguang: When I bring it closer, I get this feeling that my mind is syncing with the whole space.
- Can you sense the place better?
- Ye Shunguang: Not exactly. It's more like this space is sharpening my vision. With that, I think I can grasp the Qingming Sword's state more clearly.
- Ye Shunguang: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), while we have a moment, I'd like to go over the new ability I just learned. Maybe I can refine this power even further. - Alright, let's give it a try.
- (Open up event interface)
- (Open Event Squad Tutorial)
- (Bubble)
- Ye Shunguang: During that last battle, I sensed a unique power from the Qingming Sword.
- Ye Shunguang: Looks like you can gain extra combat abilities in this Hidden Realm.
- Ye Shunguang: Let's get more familiar with the new Swift Strike ability
- Ye Shunguang: Consume accumulated Sword Mastery to enhance your abilities.
- Ye Shunguang: ...
- Xiao'Guang, you okay?
- Ye Shunguang: After boosting our strength, we should've kept moving forward...
- Ye Shunguang: ...But I can sense it. There's some serious power behind this door ahead of us. We might be up against one real tough enemy.
- Ye Shunguang: Junior, once the door opens, stay right behind me. Let me handle this one.
Got it, let's roll!
- (Upon entering combat)
- Ye Shunguang: More Ethereals incoming? Use the sword's new power to take them out!
- (When Scorpse spawns)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Xiao'Guang, stay alert! This Ethereal looks different from the others we've seen...Xiao'Guang, stay alert! This Ethereal looks different from the others we've seen... /
Xiao'Guang, stay alert! This one looks different from the others we've seen...Xiao'Guang, stay alert! This one looks different from the others we've seen...) - Ye Shunguang: It's more active than the others... I'll be careful!
- Ye Shunguang: Get out of our way, you evil monster!
- (Upon bringing the Scorpse to low health)
- Ye Shunguang: Damn... it got away.
- Xiao'Guang, are you hurt?
- What just happened?
- Ye Shunguang: I'm fine... when I went in for the last strike, that Ethereal triggered some kind of ability... and for a moment, I completely lost all five senses.
- Ye Shunguang: But it only lasted for a moment. we're totally fine now, Junior, don't worry!
- Even a moment like that is terrifying!
- Stop chasing it!
- Ye Shunguang: Yeah, sorry... my power feels strangely active here, so I got a bit carried away. Let's move forward more cautiously.
- Ye Shunguang: But... I felt some kind of power from that Ethereal just now...
- You mean the Creator's power?
- Ye Shunguang: Yes! This has never happened before... Since the Qingming Sword and the Creator share the same origin, maybe the Ethereals are being affected by that power as well?
- Ye Shunguang: One thing is for sure: there are secrets buried here, and they're exactly what we want to uncover. Finding the clues that lead to them... that's our next step.
- While you are talking to Xiao'Guang, you think you hear voices nearby... is you imagining it?
You exchange a look and confirm it isn't just in your heads... - Ye Shunguang: Are there other people in this realm? Let's go check it out.
- Yixuan...?: Hmm... interesting.
- Ye Shunguang: That voice... why does it sound so familiar?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (It came from the main hall. We should take a look.It came from the main hall. We should take a look. /
It came from the main hall. Let's check it out!It came from the main hall. Let's check it out!)
- (Talk to Yixuan...?)
Shifu?
Special Event
Shifu?
Story Description: In the main hall, (WiseWise /
- Yixuan...?: So that's the purpose of this sculpture... interesting.
- Shifu...?!
- What are you doing here?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Huh... Shifu?! What are you doing here? Isn't there supposed to be a barrier around the hidden realm...? Was your mission nearby, and we somehow pulled you in, too?
- Ye Shunguang: Hold on, Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)! She might look like Shifu, but something's not right. The way she moves, the tone of her voice... something just feels off. - Yixuan...?: Shifu? Mission? I don't remember having any important matters to attend to... nor do I remember ever taking you as disciples. Who are you?
- Yixuan...?: Hold on, you there... is that the Qingming Sword in your hand? Ah, I see... I think I understand what's going on now.
- Yixuan...?: You came from outside the hidden realm... and you're the current keeper of the Qingming Sword, aren't you?
- Ye Shunguang: That's right. My name's Ye Shunguang. And you are...?
- Yixuan...?: It's a long story... so I'll make it simple. I'm afraid I'm not the "Shifu" you're talking about. Just think of me as a native of this hidden realm.
- Yixuan...?: This low-lying area acts like a furnace, the encircling mountains trapping the energy within — an ideal site for enhancing the Qingming Sword's power. When that power is unleashed here, it can reshape the Hollow itself, creating what's known as the "Qingming Realm."
- Yixuan...?: Everything and everyone in this place exists according to the Qingming Sword's will... my own appearance included. So it's no surprise you mistook me for someone familiar.
- Yixuan...?: And this young one here... who are you? An outsider shouldn't be able to enter the Qingming Realm at all... only the sword's master.
- I'm her Proxy...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), I'm accompanying her, as her Prox—
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm (WiseWise /
- Other people can't enter this realm?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). Wait, you mean no one else should be able to get in or out of here?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm (WiseWise /
- Yixuan...?: Forget it — none of that really matters. Whoever you are, if you're capable of entering the hidden realm alongside the sword's master, you must have some remarkable ability. Let's leave it at that for now.
- Yixuan...?: In any case, welcome to the Qingming Realm, or, as some might call it... the World of the Sword. By the way, about those pork buns I mentioned earlier... did you bring them?
- I brought some from the kitchen. Senior Yinhu made them...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (YepYep /
MhmMhm), I grabbed some pork buns from the kitchen. Senior Yinhu steamed them this morning... - (ProtagonistProtagonist): ...Huh? Wait a second — you're the voice we heard inside the Qingming Sword?! So you're the one who brought us here?
- Yixuan...?: Mm-hmm... these pork buns aren't bad. I've actually been trying to communicate with you for some time, Ye Shunguang, but you never responded. The fact that you're here now means your control over the Qingming Sword has reached new levels.
- Yixuan...?: You must learn more about the weapon that's been fighting beside you. I'm sure you've been wanting to know more about the Qingming Sword, whether it be for your own reasons or for your companions.
- Ye Shunguang: Exactly! If this hidden realm really hides the Qingming Sword's origin, then please tell me, Shifu... tell me how to suppress the effects of the sword!
- Ye Shunguang: Ah, sorry! You just look exactly like my Shifu, I didn't mean to call you that...
- "Shifu": No worries. I once had students of my own... it's been some time since I last heard someone call me "Shifu." Hearing it again now makes me feel rather nostalgic. Since I plan to teach you the ways of the Qingming Sword, you may as well call me "Shifu."
- "Shifu": Back to the matter at hand. The means of suppressing the Qingming Sword is hidden here, but it won't be easy to claim. Remember what I said earlier? This is the World of the Sword... you'll understand what that truly means soon enough.
- "Shifu": Scattered throughout this hidden realm are countless nameless, masterless swords. Seek out the three most extraordinary among them, then return to me. Do that, and the Qingming Sword's secret will reveal itself.
- What does that mean...?
- How are we supposed to know where to look...?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What exactly do you mean by "extraordinary"? And how are we supposed to find them?
- "Shifu": Words alone can't explain everything. Get moving, and you'll figure things out as you go.
- "Shifu": Come back once you've found the first sword... Mmm... now then... Mmm... I'll be here... waiting for your good news. Who made these pork buns? They're much better than what I used to eat back when I trained at the mountain sect. Very impressive.
- (She really is different from the real Shifu...)
- (But there's still something about her that still feels reassuring.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hmm... this "Shifu" isn't quite like the Yixuan Shifu we know... she's more impatient. But somehow, she still has that same calm and comforting (airair /
vibevibe) about her...)
But... It feels oddly familiar...Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
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| English | Call of Qingming |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 青溟之引 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 青溟之引 |
| Japanese | 青溟の導き |
| Korean | 청명의 인도 Cheongmyeong'ui Indo |
| Spanish | La llamada de Qingming |
| French | L'appel de Qingming |
| Russian | Небесная песнь Nebesnaya pesn' |
| Thai | เสียงเพรียกแห่งชิงหมิง |
| Vietnamese | Dẫn Lối Thanh Minh |
| German | Ruf des Qingming |
| Indonesian | Panggilan Qingming |
| Portuguese | O Chamado de Qingming |
Change History
Released in Version 2.5 - To Be Fuel for the Night