Player World.
Chen Xiyao (Guojia) saw that her quest interface, 'We Will Be Reunite, Part 1,' was complete, but what popped up next wasn't the next part of that series. Instead, it was 'Blazing Embers!'
Hmm, Blazing Embers?
"Family, I thought Mondstadt wouldn't be involved in such a major storyline, but I didn't expect mhy to pull a fast one. It seems Mondstadt still has a big boss."
Chen Xiyao rubbed her hands, full of energy.
Mondstadt, as the starting point for every player, holds a special place in everyone's hearts.
As Lumine walked along and saw the current state of Mondstadt City, ravaged by monsters, the familiar residents had lost their smiles. Naturally, she felt a bit angry.
: "It's just that the name is a bit strange. Whose blazing embers are being burned? The big boss's?"
: "It must be! Back then, when we fought Dvalin, we didn't mobilize this many people. If it's not the enemy's blazing embers, whose could it be?"
: "Back then, Venti was there. Although he seemed unreliable, it would be unsettling without him."
: "Speaking of which, is this the new Dragonspine map from this update? Hiss— it looks quite large, almost comparable to Mondstadt's territory!"
: "Does anyone remember Anqi, whom we met in Dragonspine? Even then, we thought she was mysterious. Could she be behind this incident?"
: "Brothers, this storyline has me hooked. I'm logging on to play myself. Bye~"
: "Damn, I want to too, but I'm at work right now!"
: "At work +1"
Chen Xiyao put on her headphones, ready for an immersive experience.
The music and graphics of the Genshin Impact game were absolutely stunning; she loved them.
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Mondstadt.
Lumine, Paimon, Diluc, and others officially set off, leaving only Ruola sighing as she watched their retreating figures at the city gate.
Everyone who set off was someone she knew well and cared about, but why wasn't she allowed to go?
"Go back, Ruola."
Eula waved her hand.
In Mondstadt, Amber, Ruola, and Eula were closest. Their lively personalities had influenced Eula a great deal.
It was also because of them that many Mondstadters had accepted Eula.
Ruola was even younger than Amber. In Eula's eyes, she was the youngest sister. If Amber wasn't allowed to go, let alone Ruola.
After leaving the city, everyone sped up.
Everyone present was an experienced veteran. Although Lisa always stayed in the library, her stamina was not bad at all.
Only Paimon flew; if she really picked up speed, she might be the fastest!
While on the way, Eula asked, "Dragonspine is vast. It's impossible to search it inch by inch. Do we have any more precise information?"
She often operated in the Dragonspine area and could be said to be the most knowledgeable about Dragonspine among everyone present.
Diluc replied:
"Anything that could cause such a large-scale monster riot definitely isn't a small thing."
Lisa: "Those monsters seem to be shrouded in a faint layer of black mist, something invisible to the naked eye. It's very likely the power of the Abyss."
Rosaria: "Those damn guys again!"
Lisa: "I have a Stone that can detect Abyssal power. The more and stronger the Abyssal power in your location, the brighter it will glow."
Lumine didn't speak. By now, she also had some suspicions. The Abyss seemed to have an intricate connection with her brother.
The distance from Mondstadt to Dragonspine was considerable, and it took a group of people a long time to finally see Dragonspine in the distance.
Closer still.
Suddenly, an explosion occurred on the mountainside of Dragonspine, sending countless boulders rolling down and layers of snow falling, clearly triggering an avalanche.
Kaeya said in a joking tone:
"It seems that Stone won't be needed."
Diluc: "Stop talking nonsense, speed up!"
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Dragonspine.
Nourished by Abyssal power, the fallen Durin began to construct its entire body, using its heart as a foundation.
The moment its body was completed, a violent explosion tore a huge gap in its location. Durin's crimson eyes slowly opened, filled with endless distortion and killing intent.
Durin, created by malice, only possessed a body and its instincts. Compared to the living Durin, it was like a living person compared to their zombie self after death.
It had no consciousness, no thoughts, relying only on the instinct for slaughter provided by Abyssal power.
However, precisely because most of its body was constructed from Abyssal power, the 'Malice' that personally created this monster had the authority to control it.
The Dragon, as massive as Dvalin, emerged from the explosion's gap.
Roar—
The colossal roar, accompanied by the whooshing of its wings, startled all the small animals in the entire Dragonspine region, sending them scurrying.
Inside a base in Dragonspine, Albedo heard the roar and quickly ran out.
"Is that Durin? How is that possible?!"
His surprise was momentary. Albedo quickly reacted and ran towards the source of the roar.
At the same time, Diluc and his group, only a few hundred meters from the explosion point, suddenly slammed on the brakes. Everyone stopped in their tracks.
Paimon fearfully pointed at the dragon, which looked very evil:
"W-what is that thing?!"
Lisa: "The Dragon Durin. I've seen its portrait before. Although its appearance has changed now, it— it should be the same dragon. This is where it once fell."
Paimon: "But isn't it already dead? Why is it appearing here now?"
Lisa took out that Stone. At this moment, the Stone was emitting a dazzling light.
Diluc: "The result is obvious. The Abyss somehow resurrected the originally deceased Dragon. It's highly likely that the previous monster riot was also the work of the Abyss."
Rosaria: "What do we do now? I don't think we're a match for this dragon."
Eula: "Everyone, it has spotted us."
At this moment, the Dragon's huge crimson eyes were staring unblinkingly at them.
Kaeya: "No choice. Everyone, take care of yourselves and prepare to fight!"
"Eh? Are we really going to fight? This big guy looks very troublesome."
Paimon's eyelids twitched, and she shielded everyone in front of her:
"Damn it, at this critical moment, that bard isn't here!"
Although they said they would go, no one acted rashly at first.
But the Dragon had no patience to waste with them. It suddenly charged forward, its claws huge and sharp.
"Watch out!"
Just as everyone was prepared for a desperate battle, the Dragon did not attack them but flew past them and away.
Diluc looked in the direction the Dragon was heading, startled:
"Oh no, that guy's target is Mondstadt City!"
"What? Go back quickly!"
Everyone ran back in the direction they came from, faster than when they arrived.
Lisa: "How troublesome—"
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