Luofu Xianzhou.
In the hospital room.
Yanqing stretched his wrists and neck.
"Phew…"
"This storyline was really good."
"General Feixiao overcame Hoolay in her heart, and Mr. Jiaoqiu survived in the end."
"It's the best possible outcome, right?"
Yanqing glanced at the medical report by his bedside.
"Once the final comprehensive checkup results come in, I can be discharged."
"After I'm out, I'll need to ramp up my training intensity."
"Senior Jingliu reached such incredible strength without relying on external aids…"
"I can do it too!"
"Then, whether it's facing the Stellaron Hunters or Emanators like Acheron…"
"I hope I have the strength to fight!"
Yanqing felt an unprecedented surge of confidence.
Of course,
one must take things step by step.
There's no need to rush.
So he took out his Jade Abacus.
He planned to play Honkai: Star Rail for a while to pass the time while waiting for the inspection report.
Star Rail, activate!
He had already watched the main storyline in the livestream.
So Yanqing decided to tackle the event quest for this version.
—Luminary Wardance.
Reading the quest description.
This time, it seemed to be an officially held ceremony.
Its content would undoubtedly be passionate, uplifting, and full of positivity.
Not to mention the Elation and meme-filled moments.
This was the signature style of every version's event.
With a relaxed mindset, Yanqing began playing.
...
In the vastness of space.
Inside a slowly cruising spaceship.
Many of Belobog's finest were seated here…
Gepard and Serval, Clara and Svarog, Luka and Seele, among others.
They occasionally moved about the cabin.
Peering out through the ship's windows, gazing at the cosmos beyond.
Exclamations of awe filled the air.
"Everyone, this time we are representing Belobog to engage in friendly exchanges with Xianzhou and learn their advanced technologies,"
Gepard spoke up,
his voice firm and authoritative, exuding the demeanor of a leader.
It snapped everyone out of their reverie.
"Although, through the game Honkai: Star Rail, our horizons have already been greatly expanded, and we've glimpsed the vast world beyond Belobog."
"But this is our first official step into the universe. Please remain vigilant and prepare…"
"Alright,"
Serval patted Gepard on the shoulder.
She said with a smile,
"Don't be so serious."
"We've just set off from our own planet, and it'll be a while before we reach Xianzhou."
"It's a bit too early for a pre-battle pep talk. Let's just enjoy the profound beauty of space for now～"
"Big sis…"
Gepard sighed and lightly rubbed his forehead.
For this trip,
Serval was the representative of entertainment and pop culture.
It had to be said, she was very dedicated.
She was already putting her "entertainment" expertise to good use.
Clara raised her hand and spoke up, "Um… Mr. Gepard, can we watch the Star Rail livestream?"
"Svarog just observed on the forums that this new event has a deep connection to Belobog…"
Gepard was taken aback.
He blurted out, "Really?"
"Our Jarilo-VI hasn't had any storyline in Star Rail for a long time."
"Let's use the ship's projection system and watch it together."
Clara nodded to Svarog behind her.
Svarog immediately connected to the projection.
"Searching for relevant live streams..."
"Matching live stream detected."
"Playing now."
A line of text appeared on the screen.
[Hoolay's conspiracy was successfully thwarted, and the highly anticipated Luminary Wardance commenced as scheduled.
However, the protagonist this time was not any swordsman from the Xianzhou, but a red-haired, iron-armed young man from a solitary snow-covered city.]
Upon seeing the final character description.
Everyone's gaze immediately shifted to Luka in the corner.
Luka himself was stunned.
Pointing at his own nose, he exclaimed in disbelief, "This description... it can't be me, right?"
"Correct, the protagonist of this event is indeed: Luka," Svarog confirmed.
Luka's eyes widened in shock!
He had always thought of himself as just a background character!
Even this trip was no exception.
Because he didn't know how to do anything.
At most, he could only assist those with expertise in their respective fields.
How did he suddenly become the protagonist of the Honkai: Star Rail event storyline?
He had seen some posts online mentioning him before.
But he hadn't believed them!
Who would have thought it was actually true!
"Brother Luka is so amazing? He actually participated in Luofu's Wardance Ceremony."
"Luka is the hope of our entire village in the Underworld."
Seele crossed her arms and teased, having recently picked up quite a few internet phrases.
"Luka, I believe in you."
"You're bound to have some standout moments in this storyline."
Even Gepard chimed in.
Luka immediately felt the pressure mounting!
He knew his own capabilities all too well.
Being the reigning boxing champion in the Underworld of Belobog was one thing.
But in Luofu, it was like a caveman taking on an alien fleet.
The people of Xianzhou were all Long-life Species.
Their physical prowess was extraordinary!
And they possessed terrifying regenerative abilities!
All of this was knowledge he had gained from the game.
At best, he might be on par with an average Xianzhou native.
Let alone those participating in the Wardance Ceremony.
They were undoubtedly masters from all walks of life!
If he lost in the very first match, wouldn't that be a huge embarrassment for Belobog?
This is bad!
He was already starting to sweat profusely.
At that moment.
Svarog's voice rang out.
"Attention, Luka's first qualifying match is about to begin."
Everyone's focus immediately shifted to the large screen in front of them.
Luka had no choice but to push aside all his scattered thoughts.
He turned his attention to the storyline.
Silently praying and cheering for himself.
His first opponent turned out to be a Cloud Knight from Xianzhou.
The woman leading them was no stranger either!
She was also a playable character in Honkai: Star Rail.
—Sushang!
Although both were 4-star characters.
Sushang's ultimate skill had a somewhat playful element to it.
But in reality.
He might genuinely be no match for this Xianzhou Cloud Knight!
"This is it, I might lose in the very first match."
Luka couldn't bear to watch.
Everyone on the spaceship was enthusiastically cheering him on!
Wait!
Do you all have some misunderstanding about my abilities?
I'm just a Belobogian like you.
How could I possibly defeat these Long-life Species from Xianzhou?
At this moment.
The live stream chat seemed to share Luka's concerns.
...
"?"
"I didn't expect Luka to be the protagonist."
"Wait! How is this even a fair fight?"
"Even if Luka's iron arm were to swing until it smoked, it might not be able to harm a Xianzhou native, right?"
"Wrong. Xianzhou natives only have strong recovery abilities and long lifespans. In terms of physical fitness, they're actually similar to ordinary people... Of course, with these buffs, under equal conditions, they are still far stronger than humans from other planets."
"Sushang: I can make countless mistakes, but you can only make one."
"What kind of mindset could Belobog possibly have to participate in the Martial Arts Ceremony?"
"Why do I vaguely remember this scene? It feels like many years ago, there was also a red-haired man who participated in Xianzhou's Martial Arts Ceremony..."