"How about it? This is… Teyvat's Number One Pyro DPS."
"What a lively and adorable girl. No wonder the Bishop dotes on her so much~"
Mo Li chuckled softly, then said slowly, "Of course, Hall Master Hu isn't just good at fighting—she's also great at singing~"
"She calls herself… Liyue Alley School's Dark Poet of Satirical Verses~" Mo Li stroked his chin, eyes twinkling with wisdom.
"Her 'Hilichurl Ballad' has been wildly popular across Liyue~"
But Hu Tao's charm attack didn't end there.
In his memories of Earth, there was a player who used Hu Tao's voice lines to create a meme song titled 'Awo', a solo track for Hu Tao.
Mo Li remembered it clearly. That "Awo" had over 20 million views on Bilibili.
It even outperformed some of the official PVs.
Aside from Hu Tao's cuteness, the video's high-quality production couldn't be overlooked.
Now, since this world lacked much fan-made content—likely because Mo Li hadn't yet released character models—he personally composed an instrumental track and had Hu Tao perform it herself.
At this moment, Hu Tao stood with her hands on her hips and began singing in a mischievous, quirky voice:
"Big Hilichurl's sick,
Second Hilichurl checks~
Third Hilichurl gathers herbs,
Fourth Hilichurl brews~
Fifth Hilichurl's dead,
Sixth Hilichurl lifts~~ cough… how was that?"
Rita covered her mouth, giggling. "Well then, let's all enjoy the full version of…"
Before she could finish, Hu Tao raised her hands like claws and struck a spooky pose.
"Awo~~"
Even in real life, Hu Tao's "Awo~" was ridiculously cute.
Countless viewers felt that little "Awo~" go straight to their hearts.
Bullet chats instantly exploded:
[Awo~]
[Awo~]
[Aaaaah the Hall Master is so cute...]
[I want a little sister like this QAQ]
[Wasn't planning to pull for her, but… she goes "Awo~"!!]
[Hall Master, please "Awo~" a few more times!!]
[The last time I saw someone this lively, it was Kiana…]
[WTF, delete that message quick before Otto sees it!!]
[Please, miHoYo, don't nerf the Hall Master… I'm begging you…]
The girls behind the scenes switched the screen to a video.
The miHoYo logo flashed briefly.
Then, an upbeat and cheerful melody began to play.
In the video, Hu Tao peeked her head out, waved at the viewers, her bright eyes curling into crescent moons, and her smile—pure healing.
"Yo~ What business do you have with this Hall Master~?"
"Hmm? You didn't know? I'm the 77th Hall Master of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu Tao~"
"Hehe~ The moon's out~"
The intro ended, and Hu Tao's adorable singing voice floated in:
"When the sun's out, I bask in the sun~"
"When the moon's out, I bask in the moonlight~"
"Life, old age, illness, death… the world and all its mysteries, yin and yang in balance, fate ever-changing~"
Since it was Hu Tao singing live, there was no autotune—just raw, natural vocals.
That catchy melody, paired with her playful tone—it had zero technique, yet drove the audience absolutely wild.
The bullet chats completely covered the screen.
"The Dark Poet of Liyue Alley herself, the current Hall Master of Wangsheng, here to send you off々〃 ~"
"Clear skies, vast seas, bright moon in the sky—farewell in one wave."
"A moment like this… deserves a poem~"
"Hu Tao is Hu Tao~"
"Awo~"
"Hu Tao is not a peach~"
"Awo~"
"Waking up early is good for health~"
"Awo~"
"Stay up too late, and you'll float away~"
"Awo~"
[6666]
[From this moment forward, my heart belongs to the Hall Master!!]
[Hall Master aaaaaa…]
[Awo awo awo awo~~]
[miHoYo, I'm begging you, upload this song to music platforms already!! (Angry)]
[No technique, just pure "Awo~~" but I LOVE IT!]
[Hall Master! I'm ready to book funeral services at Wangsheng!!]
Mo Li glanced at the bullet chats, clicking his tongue in amazement.
Once this video hit the internet, Hu Tao's banner revenue was definitely going to break records.
Truly, releasing this video was an incredibly smart move…
The audience was still going wild.
And Hu Tao was still dancing and singing.
"Big Hilichurl's sick,
Second Hilichurl checks~
Third Hilichurl gathers herbs,
Fourth Hilichurl brews~
Fifth Hilichurl's dead,
Sixth Hilichurl lifts~
Seventh Hilichurl says: No reincarnation for you~"
That brainworm of a melody, combined with Hu Tao's deadly "Awo~", was explosively powerful.
The livestream atmosphere hit a fever pitch.
Gamers around the world were green with envy at miHoYo's popularity.
A cosplay costume drop? Instant sellout.
A preview livestream? Mass viewership.
A character PV? People reach for their wallets without hesitation.
In under a year, miHoYo had gone from a regular dev studio to a globally recognized powerhouse—on the strength of just two anime-style games.
The video finally came to an end.
But in countless viewers' minds, Hu Tao's sweet little "Awo~" still echoed.
The stream cut back to Mo Li and Rita.
Hu Tao now stood playfully beside Mo Li, looking incredibly pleased with herself.
Even Rita couldn't help but sigh, "Such a sweet girl."
"Heh~" Mo Li ruffled Hu Tao's hair, but realizing they were still alive, quickly withdrew his hand.
"Of course… aside from our lovable Hall Master Hu, Version 1.2 will also introduce a rather combative male character~"
"From the land of Snezhnaya—the lowest-ranked Harbinger of the Fatui…"
"Tartaglia…"
The screen cut again, and Tartaglia's character demo began playing.
But most of the audience was still mentally stuck in Hu Tao's brainwashing anthem.
So compared to her, his video didn't quite stir the same hype.
Still, many male players were happy.
A new male character meant new male cosplay options.
Right now, the selection for male character outfits was seriously lacking.
Once Tartaglia's video wrapped up, Mo Li and Rita continued to introduce the events and rewards of Version 1.2.
Time flew by—before they knew it, half an hour had passed.
"Well then, next up—news about Honkai Impact 3rd's new update."
The moment Rita said this, the audience sat up straighter.
Just a few seconds of Elysia's screen time at the end of Chapter 25 had already sent fan anticipation through the roof.
And Mo Li had previously teased that Elysian Realm was coming soon—and that Otto would be getting a health bar.
The bullet chats exploded again.
"Since the launch of Honkai Impact 3rd, the S-Rank Valkyrie of Schicksal—Durandal—has always been shrouded in mystery."
"This new side story will finally reveal everything…"
"And at the same time, the long-awaited Elysian Realm will be fully unveiled…"
Rita nodded and added, "Indeed, but I'm sure everyone's curious—what kind of story is the Elysian Realm?"
"Heh~ That… you'll have to discover for yourselves."
As Mo Li finished, the screen transitioned into a short cinematic.
Honkai Impact 3rd – Concept PV: Elysian Realm
In total darkness, Elysia's voice echoed softly:
"Welcome… pure and noble soul."
"You've come seeking the past. But the foundations of truth… have long been buried beneath ancient dust."
Pink gemstones appeared on screen, each reflecting Mei's silhouette.
"This is the last paradise at the end of the world…"
"The destined resting place of the Flame-Chasers."
"And what exists here… is merely a collection of somewhat amusing stories~"
As a sweeping orchestral score began, Elysia finally stepped into view.
A pink-haired girl with a voluptuous figure, sweet smile, and a bouquet of crystal flowers in hand.
"About that long-forgotten past…"
"About the thirteen… who never became heroes."
The bullet chats quieted.
Everyone was deeply curious.
The past that Elysia referred to—
Surely, it was the story of the Previous Era civilization!
Realizing this, many viewers began trembling with excitement.
International fans were just as stunned, letting out excited howls.
After the last surprise stream, overseas platforms were now doing their best to live-translate miHoYo broadcasts.
With subtitle support, most global players could roughly follow the stream.
Finally… Honkai 3 was about to reveal the glory of the previous era!!
As Elysia's voice faded, the screen went dark again.
Then, a dramatic swell of music.
Two names appeared:
Gold – Eden
Wisdom – Su
The moment these names appeared, countless eyes widened.
They saw it.
Eden. She was really appearing in-game.
Previously, Eden collaborating with miHoYo on a theme song already felt like a dream crossover.
But now… was she really getting a playable character card!?
Before anyone could react further, Eden's graceful voice filled the air:
"This glass… I rise to the vast heavens."
As her voice played, a grand symphony led by cello set an epic tone.
"May this moment last forever.
May this world… shine with the brilliance of gold~"
At last, Eden's official art was revealed to the world.
Long wine-red hair. Elegant figure. Stunningly refined face.
Her outfit carried miHoYo's signature flair—yet on Eden, it looked utterly natural.
A devilish body, sexy but never vulgar; an angelic face, pure yet commanding…
[AAAAAHH IT'S REALLY EDEN!!]
[EDEN!!! I'M LOSING IT!!]
[Dream Collab!! Dual fandoms in heaven!!]
[miHoYo, get that update out NOW!!]
[Just tell us—WHEN is Eden's banner dropping??]
[AND Elysia's too!!]
[I'm too hyped… too hyped aaaaahhh—]
Domestic and international fans alike were losing their minds.
They couldn't hold it in anymore. In dorm rooms and apartments, people started screaming like monkeys.
College dorms everywhere turned into zoos.
Students who didn't even play Honkai 3 poked their heads out, deeply confused.
But no one could explain.
All they heard were the terrifying monkey screeches echoing through the halls.
Meanwhile, far away in the Imperial Capital, Yun Jin's eyes lit up as well.
Her whole body trembled slightly with excitement.
As an Eden fan—not exactly hardcore, but definitely passionate—being able to see her favorite in her favorite game… felt utterly magical.
"A… amazing… miHoYo…"
Because of Eden's appearance, the other "Thirteen Flame-Chaser," Su, was completely overshadowed.
There was no helping it.
Eden's popularity in this world… was just too damn high.
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