Amidst the thunderous roar of colliding waves, the entire arena was engulfed by the surging weapon.
As the steam dissipated, Xingqiu knelt on one knee, his sword propped against the ground, the Rain Swords shattered, gasping heavily for breath.
Seeing this, Qingxu rushed forward to help him up.
"Are you alright, Brother Xingqiu?"
Xingqiu shook his head slightly. "I'm fine..."
He stepped back and bowed deeply. "You are truly strong. I, Xingqiu, humbly concede!"
Xingqiu had been stunned when Qingge's phantom appeared. He had managed to react quickly, but still lost.
After giving Qingxu an admiring look, Xingqiu withdrew from the arena.
Qingxu had won this match!
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In the stands, Lumine and Paimon clapped enthusiastically, overjoyed at Qingxu's victory.
"Lumine, did you see that phantom? That phantom was Qingge!" Paimon exclaimed, her voice trembling with excitement. Even though it was just a phantom, she had seen Qingge again!
Qingxu's parents also clapped proudly for their daughter, their eyes red-rimmed with a mix of elation and the bittersweet ache of seeing their elder daughter once more.
So amazing, truly amazing! Both of our daughters are remarkable!
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West Stands
Zhongli took a delicate sip of his tea, swallowed, and nodded slightly.
The younger sister inheriting her elder sister's will... Qingxu's move had even astonished him.
Zhongli turned his head to look at Xianyun, who was seated on the other side.
Xianyun secretly clenched her fist, cheering for her little disciple's victory. Suddenly noticing the Geo Archon's gaze, she looked back, puzzled.
Zhongli chuckled softly and withdrew his gaze, turning his attention back to the arena below.
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As Qingxu stepped off the arena, she still couldn't quite believe what had just happened. She had actually...
When Brother Xingqiu's rain of sword strikes cascaded down upon her, she almost resigned herself to defeat. But then, an instinctive move she didn't even realize she possessed had turned the tide in her favor.
Moreover, in that fleeting moment, she had felt her sister's presence—felt her sister fighting alongside her!
Qingxu resolved that as soon as she returned home today, she would dedicate herself to mastering this technique!
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In the Player World, Genshin Impact, now completely controlled by the System, was renowned for its abundant CG cutscenes and animations.
Xingqiu and Qingxu's recent battle was another such animated spectacle. Though the combat sequence lasted only a brief moment, its explosive special effects were undeniably dazzling! Combined with the adrenaline-pumping BGM, the instant Xingqiu unleashed his ultimate and Qingge's phantom silhouette materialized left countless players awestruck.
[That's cheating! I'm reporting Xingqiu for hacking—are there really that many Rain Swords? Isn't this scene a bit too exaggerated?]
[The Geo Archon has his Geo Spear Rain, and Xingqiu has his Rain Sword Rain. This is the true worth of a Six-Star Hydro Archon!]
[The in-game arena was already huge, but the animated version is even more colossal!]
[Qingge! ! ! (Voice cracks)]
[Is this Qingxu's ultimate move? It has to be her ultimate move!]
[Sisterly bond! Hiss Now I have to pull for her!]
[Hahaha! Finally, the Intertwined Fates I saved for Rola, Qingge, Yuna, and Silaya have a purpose! Sob Why can't I feel happy about this...?]
[Alright, alright, Qingxu's in the second half of the gacha, right? I'm going to pull her until I get her maxed out!]
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Liyue.
After Qingxu's battle, there were few truly noteworthy matches.
Angie, Chasca, Fidelle, and the others faced opponents who weren't particularly strong and secured easy victories.
Rosaria, however, encountered a wandering swordsman from Liyue. The man possessed no Vision, only a sword.
In terms of martial skill, he even briefly overwhelmed Rosaria. Had she not ultimately activated her Vision, the outcome might have been different.
This battle taught Rosaria the meaning of "hidden dragons and crouching tigers."
Charlotte moved tirelessly among the observation decks, her camera clicking incessantly.
A major scoop—this is going to be huge!
She couldn't wait to publish everything that had transpired here. The article would be a sensation, and her commission would be massive. Just thinking about it made her pulse quicken with excitement!
After the day's matches, which included eliminations, voluntary withdrawals, and mutually crippling clashes, only slightly over two hundred contestants remained.
The competition had concluded for the day, with the second round scheduled for tomorrow.
The number of small arenas within the Main Arena had been reduced accordingly. As the competition progressed, the matches would become increasingly intense, making it impractical to maintain so many small arenas.
Another day.
Today's arena seemed even more lively than yesterday.
None of the eliminated competitors had left; they remained to watch the matches.
Several of today's matches were exceptionally thrilling, but none involved Lumine's acquaintances or the highly anticipated seed players.
Lumine's opponent was a Desert dweller from Sumeru, his muscular physique making him look formidable. He even possessed a Pyro Vision.
Against anyone else, he might have stood a chance, but against Lumine, he had no choice but to concede defeat.
While Lumine breezed through her match, things were far more difficult for the players in the Player World.
Chen Xiyao had to fight five grueling matches before finally winning. Fortunately, her reward was an Intertwined Fate, which helped restore her nearly shattered Dao Heart.
Checking the battle details, Chen Xiyao discovered that each subsequent victory would grant another Intertwined Fate, with ten awarded for winning the final fight.
However, she didn't share the excitement of other players.
If I'm struggling to clear the second round, how will I ever win later?
Are most of these rewards just for spectating?
-
Another day passed, and the third round of the competition began.
The number of participants had dwindled to just over a hundred, nearly all elites.
The probability of strong opponents facing each other was increasing. As fate would have it, Tartaglia, who had been eagerly awaiting a formidable adversary, finally got his wish.
"Fidelle, the strongest among the contestants from Fontaine, is the Hydro Archon Furina's personal guard," Angie informed Tartaglia beside her, but he clearly wasn't listening attentively.
He was visibly excited, eager to rush into battle immediately. Unfortunately, the Jade Talisman in his hand remained dark, meaning he wasn't in the first wave of fighters.
"Hey, Brother, focus! She's really strong."
"Strong? Even better! That's what makes it a challenge!"
Angie sighed, pressing her hand to her forehead.
Aside from Fidelle herself, Angie was probably the only one here who truly understood her.
Hydro Archon's personal guard, bodyguard...
This title alone guaranteed Fidelle's exceptional prowess. Even Angie wasn't certain she could defeat her. As for Tartaglia...
He still couldn't beat his own sister, Angie. Facing Fidelle, who was roughly on par with Angie... he'd likely lose as well.
Never mind. This guy only grows stronger after each defeat. He doesn't need my concern anyway.
-
Meanwhile, Lumine and Paimon had also received the news.
Fidelle from Fontaine had actually been matched up against Childe!
This was undoubtedly the most exciting match of the day!
Lumine, who was in the second wave, had defeated her opponent early and rushed up to the spectator platform with Paimon, keeping a close eye on Tartaglia and Fidelle.
Charlotte was also excitedly poised, ready to record every moment.