Crisis Emerges
Last updated 2026-06-18
Crisis Emerges is the third episode of Season 2 - Chapter 6: To Be Fuel for the Night in Phaethon's Story.
Parts
- Unbeaten Legend
- Lockspring
- Sunbringer
- Lonely Wanderer
- White Flower and the Ethereal
- Anomalous Miasma
- Carole's Phantom
- To Survive
- Her and Her
- Reasons Not to Meet
Steps
- First Signs
- Investigate clues on Ye Shiyuan at the warehouse area
- Chase after the mysterious Bangboo
- Climb the crane tower for a good view
- Help Miss Zhao
- Use Revelation - Retrace to repair the path
- Continue forward to help Miss Zhao
- Defeat the Miasma-spawned Ethereals
- Track the abnormal Miasma
- Watch the illusion of Carole
- Head to where the abnormal Miasma is coming from
- Defeat the Miasma-spawned Ethereals
- Investigate the black flower
- Catch up to Ye Shiyuan
Gameplay Notes
- During steps 1-13, the squad will be limited to a given trial characters:
- During steps 1-13, the squad will be limited to a trial
Ye Shunguang. - During steps 7-13, a trial
Zhao joins the squad.
- During steps 1-13, the squad will be limited to a trial
- Step 5 will be skipped if the path was constructed beforehand.
- If the player exits the Hollow, they can return by talking to Zhao at the cable car station.
Trial Mode
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HP: 26,029 ATK: 1,996 DEF: 969 Impact: 93 CRIT Rate: 14.6% +31.3% CRIT DMG: 59.6% Anomaly Mastery: 93 Anomaly Proficiency: 96 PEN Ratio: 0% PEN: 0 Energy Regen: 1.44 Energy Generation Rate: 0% Energy Limit: 120 |
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HP: 15,737 ATK: 1,300 DEF: 675 Impact: 93 CRIT Rate: 11.4% +16% CRIT DMG: 56.4% Anomaly Mastery: 93 Anomaly Proficiency: 96 PEN Ratio: 0% PEN: 0 Energy Regen: 1.44 Energy Generation Rate: 0% Energy Limit: 120 |
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Dialogue
- (Enter Old Port Factory)
- Zhao: I checked around a bit — this place used to be an old Porcelume mine
- Zhao: It's where they used to process Lumite ore
- Zhao: If we keep going forward, we'll probably reach the main mining area
- (Ye Shiyuan observes the trio from a high vantage point)
Unbeaten Legend
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Unbeaten LegendVideo Summary: Equivalent exchange is the fundamental principle behind everything.
Story Description: Inside the Hollow, the Qingming Sword begins to emit a strange resonance. Fairy detects signs of abnormal Miasma. We split with Zhao and agree to meet up later at the docks.
- Ye Shunguang suddenly stops and looks at the Qingming Sword case...
- Ye Shunguang: That's strange... Did the Qingming Sword just move...? Or was it just my imagination...?
Wait what?- Is everything alright?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What's wrong? Did the sword react to something? It's not affecting you, is it? Maybe we should go back for now and double-check...
- Ye Shunguang: D—Don't worry! I just felt like... the sword resonated with some kind of energy here...
- Zhao: Looks like the sword really is connected to this area somehow.
- Fairy: Abnormal Miasma detected in this area.
- Abnormal Miasma...
- There's definitely something off about this place...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Something's definitely wrong... The Miasma around here feels different from what we've seen before.
- Zhao: You mean the Miasma here feels unusually thick?
- It's not about the concentration.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It's not about the concentration of (thethe) Miasma, but... (there's something... unsettling about it.there's something... unsettling about it. /
it's giving off an... unsettling feeling.it's giving off an... unsettling feeling.) - Zhao: According to my previous investigation, this area is an abandoned mining site that was shut down a long time ago.
- Zhao: Before you defeated that creature controlled by the Creator, there wasn't even an entrance here. Clearly, this is an area lost to time — a no man's land.
- Zhao: Hm. Okay then, that's enough intel-sharing for now. Your brother's last known location is that way, and I've sent you the exact coordinates.
- Zhao: The sector I'm investigating lies in the opposite direction, so we'll split up for now. We can meet up again once you finish investigating Ye Shiyuan's trail.
- Ye Shunguang: Huh? We're... not going together? Based on what Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) said, this place sounds dangerous. It'd be safer to stick close! - Zhao: According to the principle of equivalent exchange, I give you leads on Ye Shiyuan, and you help me with my investigation. Nowhere in our deal does it say I have to babysit your investigation.
- Zhao: Or are you trying to get me to work for free, Missy?
- Ye Shunguang: No, that's not what I mean...
- Xiao'Guang's just worried about you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (You're misunderstanding. Xiao'Guang is only concerned about your safety. Given how abnormal this area feels, it's safer if we move as a group.You're misunderstanding. Xiao'Guang is only concerned about your safety. Given how abnormal this area feels, it's safer if we move as a group. /
You've got it wrong. Xiao'Guang is just worried about your safety. Sticking together is definitely safer, given how strange this area is.You've got it wrong. Xiao'Guang is just worried about your safety. Sticking together is definitely safer, given how strange this area is.) - Zhao: Well then, you don't have to worry about me. I am Krampus's most successful Judge, the only one without a single failed mission on her record, and the holder of the title "The Unbeaten Legend." You two should probably focus on yourselves.
- Zhao: Go handle your mission, and we'll meet up at the dock later...
- Zhao: Just don't keep me waiting too long~
- Zhao doesn't give you a chance to stop her and leaves before you can say anything...
- Ye Shunguang: Um, since she's so capable, I guess she'll be fine... right?
- Ye Shunguang: Okay then, let's follow the coordinates and start from the warehouse.
- (Ongoing)
- Ye Shunguang: The warehouse is right over there! Let's hurry up!
- (Enter combat)
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- (Open tutorial [Character Intro] Ye Shunguang)
- Ye Shunguang: This place feels so dangerous... Why would my brother ever come here...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): He must've had his reasons. Once we find him, we'll know for sure.
- Ye Shunguang: Hmm. Guess I'll just have to ask him myself when we meet!
- (Tip)
- When not in Enlightened Mind state, Ye Shunguang can accumulate Qingming Sword Force through combat
- (After defeating the enemies)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Let's head out. This way!
- (Ongoing)
- Ye Shunguang: Wait, am I seeing... a Bangboo? In front of the warehouse?
- (Approach the Bangboo)
- ???: Miasma anomaly...
- ???: ...Is increasing...
- (The Bangboo notices the pair and waddles away)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I can't believe there's an active Bangboo in this "no-man's-land"...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Did it just mention the abnormal Miasma? It's just like Miss Zhao said... Let's follow it!
- Ye Shunguang: Don't worry. I'll make this quick!
- (Tip)
- With 6 points of Qingming Sword Force, hold
to enter Enlightened Mind state.
- (After defeating the enemies)
- Ye Shunguang: That Bangboo must've gone inside the warehouse... Let's go in!
- (Enter the warehouse)
- Ye Shunguang: Where did that Bangboo go?
- Ye Shunguang: ...Over there!
- (I need to find a way to deal with this obstacle.)
- (Hm? Wait, I sense some traces of Miasma on this thing...)
- (If it's Miasma, maybe I could use those Yunkui Summit techniques?)
- (I've practiced this for so long, now I finally have a chance to use them.)
- (If I tweak those techniques a bit...)
- (Open tutorial The Revelation Technique - Retrace Ability)
- (Use Perception Technique on the obstacle)
- Ye Shunguang: Wow, you just picked up a new Perception Technique on your own? That's amazing!
- Ye Shunguang: I knew you were gifted! Give it time, and you'll be one of the best and brightest of Yunkui Summit!
- (Ongoing, near the Bangboo — lines play randomly)
- ???: ...Reboot. Requesting reboot.
- ???: Reboot. Full system reboot requested.
- ???: Error... Data error detected... attempting to reorganize data...
- ???: Data corrupted. Data corrupted. Data corrupted.
- (Talk to ???)
Lockspring
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
LockspringVideo Summary: Lockspring, born to protect humanity.
Story Description: Out in the open lot of the warehouse, the group run into a strange Bangboo. It says its language module has been damaged and can't remember why it's there, though it still recalls its name and model.
- Fairy: Alert: Unidentified Bangboo detected ahead.
- Fairy: Model unknown, not listed in any New Eridu official databases.
- Fairy: Risk advisory: High-level intelligence data construct detected within the target. Its data structure bears partial resemblance to samples in the database, but no full match found. Please proceed with caution.
- ???: Error... Data error detected... attempting to reorganize data...
- Ye Shunguang: Whoa, this little guy can speak the universal language!
- Ye Shunguang: Is it talking to itself? Or did its language module glitch out?
- (Interrupt it.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Uh... hi there? Can you understand me?
- ???: Greetings, my dear friends. Don't worry, I can understand you perfectly.
- (Listen to what it has to say.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (It seemsIt seems /
SeemsSeems) kinda weird. Let's listen to what it has to say first. - ???: Reorganizing... Data... Integrating...
- ???: Hey, friends over there, I can see you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (It seemsIt seems /
- Lockspring: It's nice to meet you. My name is Lockspring.
- Lockspring: As you can tell, I'm a Bangboo that's a little faulty.
- Ye Shunguang: What're you doing all alone in a place like this? Did you get lost?
- Lockspring: I must apologize. There's an issue with my memory module, so I'm not even sure why I'm here...
- Lockspring: When I first became aware, I was already stuck here. I've been wandering around ever since, but haven't found a way out. I even got caught underground for a while.
- Lockspring: Luckily, I remember the important things: what I am, and why I was created. That's enough to keep my mind in order.
Sunbringer
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
SunbringerVideo Summary: Lockspring, born to protect humanity.
Story Description: Lockspring identifies itself as a "high-firepower combat Bangboo" created by the first-generation Void Hunter, Sunbringer, though its combat system has long failed. It explains that its original purpose, embedded in its programming, was to protect humans.
- Lockspring: I was built by one of the first Void Hunters — Lady Sunbringer herself.
- Lockspring: As you might know, Lady Sunbringer was the Chief Executive Officer of Marcel Group — the very inventor of all Bangboo.
- Lockspring: According to what remains of my memory data, I belonged to an early series she designed — the high-firepower combat Bangboo. Model number GU-0001.[Note 1]
- Lockspring: Sadly, that line was discontinued not long after release due to various issues.
- Lockspring: After all these years, most Bangboo of my model have been scrapped.
- Lockspring: Perhaps... I'm the last of my model still operating in New Eridu.
- Ye Shunguang: High-Firepower Combat Bangboo... Hmm, but lots of Bangboo can help in combat these days, right?
- Lockspring: That's true. But I'm... not quite the same. Simply put... my firepower was several magnitudes higher.
- Lockspring: But d—don't be fooled by how I look now. I was quite formidable in my prime.
- Lockspring: But do not worry. My combat module has been nonfunctional for years. I pose no threat to you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (We're not frightened... It's just the first time I've seen a Bangboo with that kind of setup. You've got me curious — what drove Lady Sunbringer to design "high-firepower combat Bangboo" in the first place?We're not frightened... It's just the first time I've seen a Bangboo with that kind of setup. You've got me curious — what drove Lady Sunbringer to design "high-firepower combat Bangboo" in the first place? /
We're not scared or anything... It's just the first time I've heard of this type of Bangboo. I'm kinda curious — what drove Lady Sunbringer to create High-Firepower Combat Bangboo in the first place?We're not scared or anything... It's just the first time I've heard of this type of Bangboo. I'm kinda curious — what drove Lady Sunbringer to create High-Firepower Combat Bangboo in the first place?) - Lockspring: Every Bangboo she made was designed with a purpose.
- Lockspring: Some were meant to share the burden of human labor. Others, to bring warmth and company.
- Lockspring: Lady Sunbringer loved humanity — more than anything ever could.
- Lockspring: That's why every Bangboo, no matter the appearance, was made to serve mankind.
- Lockspring: And for us, the "high-firepower combat" series, that mission — hardcoded deep within our core, is simple and absolute.
- Lockspring: "To protect humanity."
Lonely Wanderer
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Lonely WandererVideo Summary: Lockspring, born to protect humanity.
Story Description: Lockspring reveals it is to be scrapped. Ye Shunguang promises to take it away for repairs. Lockspring reveals that its model was discontinued due to a high failure rate and points the group toward the tower in their search. Just before departing, the Qingming Sword suddenly reacts.
- Lockspring: I was born to protect.
- Lockspring: But now, I've lost all the means I once had to fulfill that purpose. So I suppose "protecting" isn't something I can really talk about anymore.
- Lockspring: Perhaps, my end should be the same as the others of my kind — buried in some cold scrapyard, quietly forgotten.
- Ye Shunguang: ...Don't say that! We'll get you out of the Hollow! And once we do, we'll find someone to fix you up!
- Lockspring: It's been far too long. I doubt anyone in New Eridu even remembers my model ever existed, let alone how to repair one...
- Lockspring: Still, thank you... for saying that.
- Why was your model discontinued, anyway?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Your model sounds very powerful. May I ask why it was discontinued?Your model sounds very powerful. May I ask why it was discontinued? /
Your model sounds pretty powerful. Why would anyone stop making them?Your model sounds pretty powerful. Why would anyone stop making them?) - Lockspring: Perhaps because we were too pricey to maintain. Our failure rate was also much higher than other Bangboo.
- Lockspring: I'm proof of both. My memory, combat, and even speech modules have all suffered varying degrees of damage.
- Lockspring: Technically, I should've been scrapped long ago. Yet somehow, I'm still... self-aware.
- Lockspring: But I've got nowhere else to go. So I just wander through these ruins, day after day.
- Ye Shunguang: It's okay. You can come with us. We'll take you out of here!
- Ye Shunguang: Oh right! I haven't even introduced myself — My name is Ye Shunguang, but you can call me Xiao'Guang!
- Ye Shunguang: This is my junior, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). - Ye Shunguang: We're disciples from Yunkui Summit. We came here looking for my brother, and to investigate the anomalies in this area.
- Ye Shunguang: Ah, right, you mentioned abnormal Miasma just now? ...What did you mean by that?
- Lockspring: As a combat Bangboo, I'm quite sensitive to changes in my surroundings. Recently, I've noticed that there have been abnormal changes in the surrounding Miasma.
- Lockspring: It seems to cling to a strange type of white flower, even causing it to mutate. Unfortunately, I was attacked by Ethereals before I could observe what the flower's mutation looked like.
- Ye Shunguang: White flowers and abnormal Miasma... Miss Zhao mentioned the same things before! Do you know where we can find these white flowers?
- Lockspring: There are plenty of those white flowers nearby. If it's convenient for you, we can head over to that watchtower. It should be the highest point around and will give us a clear view of the surrounding area.
- Ye Shunguang: That's a great idea! Junior, let's head there.
Just as you are about to set off, the Qingming Sword suddenly starts acting weirdly again...
- (Open tutorial [Bladeflash Mirage] Ability Use)
- (After performing the Flying Sword Combo)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I didn't think the Qingming Sword could do something like that...
- Ye Shunguang: Yeah, I'm surprised too... Maybe it has something to do with the anomalies here?
- Ye Shunguang: Maybe the sword's power really is connected to this area somehow...
- (Interact with the Observation Singularity)
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- (On a nearby rooftop, a familiar figure walks away)
- Ye Shunguang: That figure... it's my brother! He really is here!
- (Below, Zhao is running away from a group of Ethereals)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Wait — over there! Miss Zhao's surrounded by a ton of Ethereals!
White Flower and the Ethereal
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
White Flower and the EtherealVideo Summary: The source of all anomalies.
Story Description: From the top of the watchtower, we spot Senior Ye, but also see Zhao chased by Ethereals. After a moment of hesitation, we decide to help Zhao first.
- Ye Shunguang: As expected, there's a ton of those weird white flowers here. Do they all have abnormal Miasma clinging to them?
- Ye Shunguang: Miss Zhao was just chased by a whole bunch of Ethereals out of sight...! She's all alone. It's too dangerous!
- Ye Shunguang: But if we go now... what about my brother...
- I'll follow your lead.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You decide. Whatever you choose, I've got your back.
- Ye Shunguang: Thank you...
- Ye Shunguang: I've decided. I want to help Miss Zhao first!
- Ye Shunguang: As for my brother... at least now we know he's okay. And besides, you're here with me, right? Together, we'll figure it out.
- Ye Shunguang: For now, we can't just ignore a friend in danger!
- Exactly what I thought you'd say.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I knew you'd say that. Let's move. Miss Zhao's surrounded, so we'd better help her eliminate some Ethereals.
- (Ongoing)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Don't worry. You made the right (decisiondecision /
callcall).
- (Reach the designated location)
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- (Open tutorial [Character Intro] Ye Shunguang)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): This one looks like trouble...
- Ye Shunguang: I'm sensing a weird aura of Miasma from it...
- Ye Shunguang: Familiar somehow, but... No, now isn't the time to be thinking about that.
- Ye Shunguang: We still need to hurry and help Miss Zhao!
- (Tip)
- Unleash your Ultimate to instantly enter the Enlightened Mind state.
- (After defeating the enemies)
- Ye Shunguang: Finally! The last of them.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): No time to waste — we've gotta go help Miss Zhao!
- (Tip)
- Use Revelation - Retrace to modify the environment and build a path.
- (Reach the scaffolding)
- Ye Shunguang: Another one of those obstacles...
- Ye Shunguang: I'm leaving it to you, Junior!
- (Tip)
- You need to use Revelation - Retrace while standing on the scaffolding!
- (Exit the warehouse)
- Ye Shunguang: Perfect! You've already handled those Ethereals.
- (Talk to Zhao)
Anomalous Miasma
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Anomalous MiasmaVideo Summary: The source of all anomalies.
Story Description: On finally reaching Zhao, she's safe, only clearly not happy about Lockspring... And at that moment, a swarm of Ethereals ambush us.
- Ye Shunguang: Miss Zhao, are you alright? Are you hurt?
- Zhao: Wait... don't tell me you came here because you were worried about me?
- Ye Shunguang: We saw you surrounded by a ton of Ethereals from the watchtower. We got so worried we ran straight here...
- Xiao'Guang even gave up the chance to chase after her brother.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Yeah. We caught sight of her brother earlier, but Xiao'Guang gave up chasing him to come help you instead.
- Zhao: ...
- Zhao: I didn't need rescuing, but fine. Since our original deal was that you'd help me with the investigation...
- Zhao: Seems you're keeping your word. And I like that.
- Zhao: And who's this Bangboo...?
- Ye Shunguang: Oh! This is Lockspring. We met it on the way. It said it's kind of... broken? So it's been wandering around here alone.
- Lockspring: Hello, Miss Zhao. I'm fairly familiar with this area. Maybe I can be of some use to you.
- Lockspring: In exchange, I hope you can take me out of this Hollow.
- Zhao: A little Bangboo, wandering around a place this dangerous alone, huh...? That's pretty interesting.
- Lockspring: You flatter me. But you're right, I'm not quite like the usual Bangboo. My combat instincts far exceed theirs.
- Lockspring: Even with my body damaged, my memory core still carries the memory of every battle I've fought. That's probably the reason I've managed to survive in a place this dangerous.
- Zhao: Hmm, that explanation almost sounds too reasonable.
- Zhao: Either way, having someone who knows the terrain is useful. Right now, that's our best option.
- Zhao: Back to business: I just scouted the area, and, as expected, the scent of that abnormal Miasma is thick here.
- Ye Shunguang: So you also felt it! I was just about to say — these Ethereals have this strange Miasmic aura about them. It's darker and more sinister than normal Miasma.
- Ye Shunguang: I'm assuming this is what you mentioned before? But the Miasma doesn't seem to have a tangible form. I don't think we can clear it out?
- Zhao: I've also been mulling that over. Earlier, I discovered that this abnormal Miasma clings to those white flowers.
- Ye Shunguang: Right! Lockspring mentioned before that it causes the flowers to mutate...
- Zhao: Mutate... So that's what's going on...
- Zhao: If this little Bangboo's intel is accurate, perhaps we could find the tangible form of this Miasma in those mutated flowers and track down the source of the expansion using what we learn.
- Zhao: ...I have a feeling that this all has something to do with the Creator.
- Ye Shunguang: You mean... the Creator that Sarah mentioned...?
- Zhao: Yep. But that's just my theory. We'll need more proof.
- Zhao: Right now, let's just find those mutated flowers. Even without this whole mutation thing, these flowers are pretty odd by themselves.
- You're right. They're now growing in Failume Heights, even.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You're right. We've seen them plenty of times deep inside the Hollow. But lately, they've begun showing up in Failume Heights.
- Ye Shunguang: In Failume Heights...?
- Zhao: Hmm? What about Failume Heights?
- Ye Shunguang: Oh, nothing! I mean, it's really strange those flowers would appear in Failume Heights...
- Just then, a sudden roar interrupts your conversation—
Turning around, you find a bunch of Ethereals have appeared behind you... - Ye Shunguang: Be careful, everyone!
Defeat the Miasma-spawned Ethereals
- (Ongoing)
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- (Open tutorial [Character Intro] Zhao)
- Ye Shunguang: These Ethereals are all soaked in the stench of abnormal Miasma!
- Ye Shunguang: It looks like... the Qingming Sword is resonating with them! We should look into this!
- Zhao: Weren't you here to find your brother? What, giving up on him already?
- Ye Shunguang: I already know my brother's safe— that's good enough for me. For now, I have other things to do.
- (Tip)
- When Frostbite Points are full, press
to switch Zhao on-field and trigger Entry Skill: Burst of Frost, activating Ether Veil: Wellspring.
- (Bubble)
- Fairy: Block the Miasma Ravager - Huskron's attack to deal massive DMG
- (After defeating the enemies)
- Ye Shunguang: Let's head to where the Ethereals are coming from. I can feel it... the Qingming Sword is guiding me.
- Zhao: Hmm, so you're not just some dainty little princess... You're much more capable than I thought.
- Ye Shunguang: Huh? Th—Thank you?
- (Reach the designated location)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Wait! Is that... Miss Carole?! What's she doing here...?
- (Interact with Carole Arna's illusion)
- Carole: I see. You want to make Them descend.
- Carole: I'll do it.
- Carole: As long as... succeeds, I'll join you in that audience before Them.
- Carole: Now is the most opportune moment. Wouldn't you agree?
- Carole: Even if it means staining my hands with blood, I have to...
Carole's Phantom
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Carole's PhantomVideo Summary: Perhaps, the real disaster's coming.
Story Description: Reflecting on the miasmic illusion left by Carole and connecting it with previous information, all these anomalies are linked to the Creator's power. To prevent things from getting worse, everyone decides to press forward.
- Ye Shunguang: That was... an illusion formed by Miasma? Was that someone you knew?
- That was my teacher, Carole.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Yes. That was my teacher, Miss Carole... But why would her illusion appear here...?
- Lockspring: There are quite a few similar phantoms around here. I've seen several myself. From what I've observed, they're remnants of the people who were once here.
- Lockspring: Their shapes and voices have been preserved by the Miasma in some peculiar way, which allows us to see what's left of them even now.
- Zhao: I've heard Miasma can preserve images of people. Looks like it's true after all.
- Zhao: There's just no way to tell when that actually happened.
- Ye Shunguang: So your teacher... has been here before?
- I don't really know...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I don't really know... I couldn't completely make sense of what she was saying...
- Zhao: The one your teacher mentioned must be the Creator, right? Seems like she knew about this Creator... a long, long time ago.
- Zhao: And your teacher kinda sounded like Miss Sarah from the Exaltists — she wanted the Creator to descend.
- She wouldn't want that.
- There must be some misunderstanding.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Based on everything we've seen so far, the Creator's descent would cause a catastrophe... There's no way my teacher would want that! Something's definitely not right here...
- Zhao: You really believe in your teacher that much? People are the most unpredictable, untrustworthy creatures in the world.
- Ye Shunguang: I—I don't think so! Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) knows (hishis / herher) teacher far better than some illusion repeating a few random words. - Ye Shunguang: If we can't even trust the ones closest to us, what else is there that we can put our trust into?
- Zhao: Ourselves, and only ourselves.
- Ye Shunguang: Huh?
- Zhao: ...It's nothing. Anyway, based on the clues, I think we can be certain now — there's an abnormal Miasma in Lemnian Hollow that's causing it to expand. And it's connected to the Creator.
- Zhao: The anomaly you and Dialyn felt before was actually a kind of inhale — like the ocean suddenly retreating before a tsunami hits.
- Ye Shunguang: So, that means...
- Zhao: It means a terrifying tsunami is coming — quite possibly the awakening of the Creator.
- Lockspring: Sorry, I actually meant to ask earlier — this "Creator" you've been talking about, what is it...?
- Ye Shunguang: The Creator is the being worshiped by the Exaltists... They treat it like a god, believing it can give them power and create a whole new world...
- Ye Shunguang: From what we've gathered, this Creator is very likely tied to all the abnormal Miasma around us.
- Lockspring: I see... So you're talking about the same Creator that I know of. I've also heard stories about the Exaltists. Sadly, I've lost my combat capabilities now. I apologize that I can't be of much help.
- Ye Shunguang: You've already been a huge help, though! You're really familiar with the area, you managed to guide us here, and you showed us the tower!
- Zhao: Sorry to interrupt this touching moment, but to prevent the worst from happening, we'd better hurry and find those mutated flowers.
- Ye Shunguang: Right! The Qingming Sword's resonance is growing stronger alongside the presence of abnormal Miasma... What we're looking for probably isn't too far ahead.
- (Ongoing)
- Ye Shunguang: I sense strong abnormal Miasma... it's very likely that the special white flower we're looking for is right there!
- Ye Shunguang: So many white flowers here...
- Ye Shunguang: Hmm? Wait— Why is there... a single black flower mixed in?
- (Approach the flowers)
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- (The flowers spew Miasma, causing Ethereals to spawn)
- Ye Shunguang: The white flowers... are turning black...?
- Lockspring: Watch out!
Defeat the Miasma-spawned Ethereals
- (Ongoing)
- Ye Shunguang: So this is the mutation caused by the abnormal Miasma... The white flower's completely turned black...
- Ye Shunguang: They look even more dangerous now...
- Zhao: Forget the flowers. The abnormal Miasma on these Ethereals is even stronger than before.
- Zhao: Let's handle this with caution.
- (After defeating the enemies)
- Ye Shunguang: Let's hurry up and check those black flowers!
- (Interact with the Anomalous Miasma)
- Ye Shunguang: These black flowers are constantly emitting abnormal miasma!
- Ye Shunguang: I can sense it... their destructive power is off the charts... way more intense than any Miasma we've ever encountered!
- Ye Shunguang: If normal people get close to these black flowers, they'll be corrupted before long. It'll wreak havoc on both their bodies and minds...
- Ye Shunguang: These things are way too dangerous! Even in the Hollow, we can't just leave them unchecked...
- Ye Shunguang: Is there any way to get rid of them...?
- Zhao: Ye Shunguang, is the Qingming Sword reacting now?
- Ye Shunguang: The Qingming Sword has been resonating with something here since earlier. This blade has always been somewhat reactive to abnormal Miasma...
- Ye Shunguang: ...Wait, if we use the power of the Qingming Sword, maybe we could clear out all this Miasma?
- Wait!
- Xiao'Guang, you can't use the Qingming Sword—
- Before you can even finish your sentence, Ye Shunguang suddenly froze in her tracks...
To Survive
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
To surviveVideo Summary: Unlike Ye Shunguang, she just wanted to survive.
Story Description: The other personality within Ye Shunguang suddenly shows up and starts arguing with her main personality, abruptly bringing up the Qingming Sword.
- "Ye Shunguang": ...She shouldn't be drawing on the Qingming Sword's power.
- "Ye Shunguang's" eyes sweep over everyone, finally stopping on you with a faint, knowing smile.
- "Ye Shunguang": What's wrong? You look so surprised. It's not like this is our first meeting.
- "Ye Shunguang": My dear... junior.
- You're not Xiao'Guang.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Y—You're not Xiao'Guang! You're...
- "Ye Shunguang": I told you, right? I am her, the part of her she's been trying so hard to hide from everyone... You seem to have forgotten.
- "Ye Shunguang" leans in closer, her fingers tracing dangerously across your cheek — soft, but... cold.
- "Ye Shunguang": If you forget again... I might have to make sure the next memory sticks a little deeper.
- You're the other Xiao'Guang.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You're... the other Xiao'Guang from earlier!
- "Ye Shunguang": Good. I knew you wouldn't forget me~
- "Ye Shunguang" leans in closer, her cool fingertips brushing gently against your cheek...
So close you can almost feel her breath. - "Ye Shunguang": I need to find a chance to give you a proper reward~
- Then, all of a sudden, "Ye Shunguang" freezes, like someone hit pause on her.
- "Ye Shunguang": ...No.
- "Ye Shunguang": I said no, and I meant it. If you touch that sword again, we'll both...
- "Ye Shunguang": ...
- "Ye Shunguang": Fine, you win. But we won't do it again.
- Are you talking to Xiao'Guang?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Wait... Are you talking to Xiao'Guang?
- "Ye Shunguang": You could say that. Sometimes I can feel her. Her will is so strong... It's honestly hard to know how to deal with her.
- "Ye Shunguang": But I do what I can to make sure we survive.
- "Ye Shunguang" suddenly raises the sword...
- (In a flash, the tainted flowers are destroyed)
Her and Her
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Her and HerVideo Summary: Unlike Ye Shunguang, she just wanted to survive.
Story Description: Ye Shunguang awakens and apologizes. It turns out she knew about "Ye Shunguang's" existence and explains that when another version of herself uses the Qingming Sword, her original self bears no burden. As (WiseWise /
- After purifying the black flowers, "Ye Shunguang" looks drained, a faint weariness on her face.
She takes a few steps toward you, and suddenly collapses into your arms... - You subconsciously reach out and catch her, and realize she has already turned back into her usual self...
- Ye Shunguang: ...Sorry for the trouble, everyone...
- Zhao: That girl... was your "other half"? Interesting. Is it because of the Qingming Sword?
- Ye Shunguang: I'm not completely sure... Maybe it's the Qingming Sword, or maybe it's just something about me...
- So you knew about your other self?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What?! You knew she existed? But you...
- Ye Shunguang: S—Sorry! I did know about her, yes. Sometimes I can even sense what she's doing... but that night, she just appeared out of nowhere and acted so... strange toward you.
- Ye Shunguang: I didn't know how to explain, so I just pretended I didn't know anything...
- Ye Shunguang: I'm really, really, sorry!
- I forgive you.
- More importantly, the Qingming Sword...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It's alright! What worries me more is the Qingming Sword. She just used its power! How are you feeling? Everything okay?
- Ye Shunguang: Actually, it was my idea too. I thought, no matter what, those things had to be purified.
- Ye Shunguang: She thought it'd be safer if she were the one to do it instead of me...
- Ye Shunguang: And it's true! She did use the sword's power, but I didn't feel anything at all.
- Don't do this again.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Even so, that's (wayway) too dangerous. (You shouldn't do that again.You shouldn't do that again. /
Don't do this again.Don't do this again.) You promised me, Xiao'Guang, no matter what happens, your safety comes first. - Ye Shunguang: I—I know! It's just...
- Lockspring: Sorry to interrupt, but I feel like I should remind you — seems like we're being watched.
- Zhao: Yeah, I felt it too. They're over there.
- (Ye Shiyuan vanishes)
- (Ongoing)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I think I see something over there... Did Senior Ye leave it?
- (Interact with Ye Shiyuan's Letter)
- Inside is a letter from Senior Ye to Xiao'Guang and I...
- Open the envelope
- Dear Xiao'Guang and Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle): - When you read this letter, please don't try to look for me anymore.
I know you came here for my sake, but I'm sorry... I can't face you yet.
Especially you, Xiao'Guang.
Because... some darkness, once it clings to you, can never be washed away.
I don't want you to be forced to confront a cruel truth before you're ready.
But no matter what, you have to understand this: the Qingming Sword was never a symbol of glory. It was always a shackle meant to consume you. - And you... (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), my junior.
I know you're someone I can trust. That's why I'm leaving my sister in your care.
I'm asking you to protect her... to protect the only family I have left. - As for me... I'm going after the only hope that can sever these shackles.
Until I find that miracle, please forgive me for not being able to see you. - Ye Shiyuan
- Dear Xiao'Guang and Junior (WiseWise /
Reasons Not to Meet
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Reasons Not to MeetVideo Summary: I hope he's someone worth trusting.
Story Description: Ye Shunguang feels hurt that her brother leaves only a letter but refuses to see her. (WiseguessesWiseguesses /
- Ye Shunguang: ...
- About that letter.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Do you think Senior Ye left this letter to tell us something? But it feels so vague... (It's pretty hard to read between the lines.It's pretty hard to read between the lines. /
Kinda hard to figure out what he really meant.Kinda hard to figure out what he really meant.) - Ye Shunguang: Brother... He's avoiding me.
- Ye Shunguang: I don't know why he's doing this... There's so much he keeps from me.
- Ye Shunguang: In his eyes, I'm still that immature kid who needs protecting.
- Ye Shunguang: But I have grown up. I've gotten stronger... yet I'm still not good enough to share everyone's burdens.
- Ye Shunguang: ...Sorry, I didn't mean to start rambling about all these heavy things.
- It's not that he doesn't want to talk to us.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): If Senior Ye really wanted to disappear for good, we wouldn't have found this letter. The fact that he left clues means he wants to communicate with us, but won't meet us face-to-face.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Maybe... there's a reason he has to stay hidden?
- Ye Shunguang: You're right! He must have his reasons...
- Zhao: You really do just trust people that easily, huh?
- Ye Shunguang: Wh—What's wrong with that?! Plus he's not "people," he's my brother!
- Zhao: Nothing wrong with that. It's just a common trait of greenhouse flowers.
- Zhao: Let's hope he's someone worth trusting, then.
- While you're talking, Lockspring suddenly starts making strange noises...
- Lockspring: ...Reboot. Requesting reboot.
- Lockspring: Data corrupted. Data corrupted. Data corrupted.
- Ye Shunguang: Oh no, looks like Lockspring's gotten worse! Should we get it out for repairs soon?
- Zhao: We've pretty much wrapped up here, it's about time we head out.
- Zhao: I got something on the abnormal Miasma and the Hollow expansion, and you've managed to find some clues about your senior. I'd say this trip's been pretty productive.
- Zhao: Too bad none of it is exactly good news, though.
- Zhao: Let's go. I'll leave the rest to you, Proxy.
Tutorials
- [Character Intro] Ye Shunguang
- File:Tutorial (Character Intro) Ye Shunguang 1.gif[Character Intro] Ye Shunguang (I)
While not in the Enlightened Mind state, Ye Shunguang can accumulate Qingming Sword Force. Some attacks still accumulate small amounts, while pressing
to unleash EX Special Attack: Gale Suppression will directly give 1 point of Qingming Sword Force.
With 6 points of Qingming Sword Force and while not in Enlightened Mind state, hold or press to switch in from off-field and launch Entry Skill: Illuminating Darkness, entering the Enlightened Mind state and activating Ether Veil: Verdict.File:Tutorial (Character Intro) Ye Shunguang 2.gif[Character Intro] Ye Shunguang (II)
In the Enlightened Mind state, Ye Shunguang can use stronger skills, dealing Honed Edge DMG. When enemies enter Ether Veil: Verdict, Veil Vulnerability will be applied based on their Stun DMG Multiplier.
In Enlightened Mind state and with Qingming Sword Force, pressing to reach the third hit will unleash Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent.
While airborne, repeatedly press to consume Qingming Sword Force and launch the powerful attack Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Annihilation. Press 
to activate Enlightened Mind - Return to Dust and exit Enlightened Mind state.File:Tutorial (Character Intro) Ye Shunguang 3.gif[Character Intro] Ye Shunguang (III)
After consuming Decibels to activate Ultimate: Chasing Storms, press in the Enlightened Mind to unleash Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens, dealing massive Honed Edge DMG to enemies. After using this skill, Ye Shunguang will exit Enlightened Mind and Ether Veil: Verdict will be removed.
- The Revelation Ability
- File:Tutorial The Revelation Technique - Retrace Ability 1.gifAim your crosshair at a Corrupted Object and hold
to remove the Miasma's influence and alter the state of the corrupted object. While this ability is active, normal interactions will be disabled.
- [Bladeflash Mirage] Ability Use
- File:Tutorial (Bladeflash Mirage) Ability Use 1.gifWhen the "Flying Sword" marker appears on screen, press
to have Ye Shunguang fly to the target location. This ability becomes unavailable once combat begins.File:Tutorial (Bladeflash Mirage) Ability Use 2.gifRotate the camera to switch the selected Flying Sword marker.File:Tutorial (Bladeflash Mirage) Ability Use 3.gifWhen the "Flying Sword Combo" mark appears on screen, press and Ye Shunguang will continuously fly towards the target location. This flight cannot be interrupted.
- [Character Intro] Zhao
- File:Tutorial (Character Intro) Zhao 1.gif[Character Intro] Zhao (I)
When Frostbite Points are full, switching Zhao into combat will trigger Entry Skill: Burst of Frost. When Zhao activates Entry Skill: Burst of Frost, an Ether Veil: Wellspring will be activated.File:Tutorial (Character Intro) Zhao 2.gif[Character Intro] Zhao (II)
When Zhao triggers an EX Special Attack under Ether Veil, a Quick Assist will activate. If switched out afterwards, it will automatically chain into Basic Attack: Final Verdict and Zhao will begin charging.
Notes
- ↑ Actual voice-over: "I belonged to an early series she designed — the high-firepower combat Bangboo. Model number GU-0001."
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Crisis Emerges |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 危机初现 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 危機初現 |
| Japanese | 危機の兆し |
| Korean | 위기의 조짐 Wigiui Jojim |
| Spanish | Crisis inminente |
| French | Crise imminente |
| Russian | Первые признаки опасности Pervyye priznaki opasnosti |
| Thai | วิกฤตการณ์เริ่มปรากฏ Wikrittakan Roem Prakot |
| Vietnamese | Nguy Cơ Xuất Hiện |
| German | Eine Krise bahnt sich an |
| Indonesian | Krisis Bergejolak |
| Portuguese | Crise Emerge |
Change History
Released in Version 2.5 - To Be Fuel for the Night
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