After the war with the Abundance Emanators, the Xianzhou Alliance searched the cosmos for allies to combat the Abundance abominations and eventually arrived at the world of the "Primordial Sea."
They immediately extended an olive branch to the beleaguered Vidyadhara, offering their assistance.
Through conversations between the Xianzhou natives and the Vidyadhara, as well as discussions about immortality, the audience was once again informed about the lore of the Vidyadhara.
The Vidyadhara are descendants of the Aeon "Long" the Permanence, and they possess their own unique method of achieving longevity.
The lifespan of a Vidyadhara is 700 years. When nearing the end of their lifespan or on the verge of death, they must return to the "Ancient Moonlit Sea" to transform into an egg—specifically, the world of the Primordial Sea.
They then undergo a 300-year incubation period before hatching.
Of course,
during the egg transformation, they become extremely fragile, essentially defenseless.
If attacked, they face the risk of perishing before rebirth.
Moreover, long before the arrival of the Xianzhou Alliance, the Vidyadhara had already established the tradition of selecting a "Dragon Lord."
The Dragon Lord is not only the leader of the race but also a Vidyadhara individual who possesses the power of the Dragon Ancestor ("Permanence") and can assume the form of a true dragon.
Subsequently, an oath of alliance was sworn, and the Vidyadhara officially became part of the Xianzhou Alliance.
The narrative then shifted to the perspective of the Dragon Lord "Yubie," unfolding a series of events.
Strangely, this Yubie from a thousand years ago bore an uncanny resemblance to the present-day Dan Heng.
Coupled with the appearance of a dragon-horned figure resembling Dan Heng in the previously released Dead Star Approaches,
this inevitably sparked speculation among the audience.
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"Honestly, the big screen paired with these high-budget special effects is truly a feast for the eyes. From the opening until now, the entire stage has been set in the starry cosmos, and even the interactive cinema city doesn't have a similar scene. It's clear that miHoYo's special effects technology is top-notch!"
Wise spoke, but his phone intelligently recorded everything.
"This friend speaks the truth!" A voice came from behind Wise's right. "I feel there must be a strong connection here. The miHoYo I know wouldn't do something so foolish."
"Oh?" Wise slightly turned his head, lowering his voice to avoid disturbing others. "May I ask for your name, fellow viewer? Let me introduce myself first—I'm Wise."
While waiting for a response, Wise took a moment to observe the person. Like the one seated to his right, this individual was also dressed heavily, making it hard to discern any distinct features.
The person nodded politely at Wise and replied softly, "You can call me Workday.
I'll just say that so far, the pacing is slow, and the effects are impressive,
but the plot's logic feels a bit disjointed. Let's keep watching!"
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Although the Vidyadhara could achieve immortality through egg transformation, it required the "Primordial Sea" as a mandatory condition.
Thus,
the current Dragon Lord, Yubie, led hundreds of Dragon Instructors and, with the Xianzhou's assistance,
extracted a portion of ancient relics and seawater from the "Primordial Sea,"
relocating them to the Luofu's cavern heavens and renaming it the Scalegorge Waterscape.
The story then briefly touched upon the role of the Dragon Instructors.
During the 300-year incubation period of the Dragon Lord, the race could not be left leaderless, so the Dragon Instructors governed the Vidyadhara.
Moreover, the Dragon Instructors were responsible for imparting knowledge and skills to the newly hatched Dragon Lord.
Within the Vidyadhara, they held a pivotal role.
Afterward,
the Vidyadhara officially took root in the Luofu.
However, at that time, the Arbor of the Luofu had just been severed by the Reignbow Arbiter and was still slowly regenerating.
The Luofu then requested Yubie to use his power to seal the Arbor.
Yubie agreed without hesitation, even making a decision that defied the Dragon Ancestor's will.
He decided to utilize the Scalegorge Waterscape and cast the "Cloudhymn" magic to seal the Arbor's roots underwater, ensuring it could never again spread the "Blessing of Abundance" to corrupt mortals.
However,
this decision was met with incomprehension by most Vidyadhara. The Scalegorge Waterscape was their sacred site for rebirth—any mishap would spell utter catastrophe.
Though the Vidyadhara seemingly possessed endless lifespans, after the disappearance of "Permanence," they lost the ability to reproduce. Their population could no longer grow; every death meant one fewer of their kind.
If anything were to happen to the Scalegorge Waterscape, the Vidyadhara would face annihilation.
Within the race, two factions emerged: the "Dragon Preservationists," who supported Yubie, and the "Dragon Overthrowers," who sought to impeach him. Tensions simmered beneath the surface.
Some Dragon Instructors even plotted to depose Yubie.
Yet, Yubie used his authority and power to suppress all dissent.
Under his leadership, the waters of the Ancient Moonlit Sea—also the seawater of the Primordial Sea—completely submerged the Scalegorge Waterscape, along with the Arbor's roots.
Yubie wielded the divine power of "Permanence" to counter the force of "Abundance,"
and the effect was immediate—
the Arbor's growth ceased.
To commemorate this monumental achievement, the Luofu erected a statue of Yubie in the Dragonvista Rain Hall.
From then on, every subsequent Dragon Lord was required to return here to reinforce the seal, preventing the Arbor's power from leaking into the Xianzhou.
Thus, the Vidyadhara lived peacefully on the Xianzhou for thousands of years.
As time passed, the title of the Luofu's Dragon Lord was inherited by Dan Feng.
The name Dan Feng sparked curiosity—his appearance was indistinguishable from Dan Heng's.
The audience knew there had to be an inseparable connection between Dan Heng and Dan Feng.
The following segment briefly recounted Dan Feng's deeds.
Unlike previous Dragon Lords, Dan Feng never bowed to the Dragon Instructors' council.
The Dragon Instructors were powerless against him, for Dan Feng was a prodigy from childhood, possessing immense strength and a formidable reputation on the Xianzhou. At this time, he was one of the legendary High-Cloud Quintet.
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At that moment, the scene shifted.
A subtitle indicated the location: Xianzhou Zhuming.
A blue-haired girl with fox ears appeared on screen.
Below the screen, her name and title were displayed: "Foxian Pilot—Baiheng."
Due to the conflict between the Yaoqing and the Abundance Emanators,
Baiheng was forcibly dispatched here to request reinforcements, filled with reluctance but bound by duty.
However, along the way, her preconceptions about "Zhuming" were challenged.
"I always thought this place was full of bare-chested, rough blacksmiths, sparks flying everywhere.
But this Star Skiff Harbor—stepping into it feels as refreshing as plunging into a cool pond.
No doubt, this prideful and willful display of craftsmanship is deliberate, meant to overturn outsiders' baseless assumptions about the Xianzhou Zhuming upon arrival. Myself included!"
Suddenly, a youthful voice called out from behind her.
She turned to see that the leader of the artisans welcoming the envoy was a child barely in his teens?
The young boy spoke shyly, "M-Master Huaiyan sent me to greet you all…
Artisan of the Zhuming Artisanship Commission… Yingxing, at your service, esteemed envoys."