Little Gui's Livestream.
The battle within the game had already begun!
As the "old rival," the Harmonious Choir The Great Septimus seemed somewhat different this time.
The health bar above showed only two phases!
Little Gui's team, from left to right, consisted of Sunday [Story], Jing Yuan, Robin, and Luocha.
Sunday's voice echoed in the background.
"As expected, tuning oneself is the most troublesome thing."
"This dissonance is far too grating."
The livestream chat was scrolling rapidly!
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"In other words, the Septimus of the past is also a dissonance to the current Sunday."
"Here, the Order has already dissipated, so there is no third phase."
"That is to say, this Septimus isn't as strong as it was in its peak. It seems the viewing experience is pretty much guaranteed."
"Damn! My live broadcast signal cut out. Can you guys still watch?"
"Same here, can't watch. Probably due to the collision of multiple Paths making the area extremely unstable."
"No worries! We can refer to the in-game battle."
"Is Jing Yuan coming to the rescue in real life too? (doge)"
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"Thunder is here!"
The speed of the story-trial Sunday was just right.
After Jing Yuan acted, it was his turn next.
Little Gui had read Sunday's character introduction beforehand, so using him now felt like second nature!
Following up with a Skill!
"Tranquility, as if before my eyes."
Jing Yuan's action advanced by 100%!
The Divine General's action advanced by 100%!
[Damage Boost!]
[CRIT Rate Boost!]
"War is merciless!"
After another Skill was unleashed, the Ultimate Energy was fully charged!
"It's time for a surprise attack."
"Majestic spirits, heed my command, slay—without mercy—!"
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"Holy crap, Jing Yuan's Ultimate can deal 200k damage now?"
"The Divine General smashes down, dealing another 200k to 300k damage..."
"This was unimaginable before!"
"The key is that this team is super flexible, with a high attack frequency, and most importantly... all my favorite characters are here!"
"Jing Yuan: Finally, I get to shine!"
"General Jing Yuan's bird-raising efforts are paying off."
"General Jing Yuan emphasizes that we must and will achieve the great goal of rising from standing up to becoming strong~."
"After being enhanced, Old Jing even has a halo behind him!"
"Now I really have to pull for him!"
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"The echoes of the past, you need not fade away."
"Follow me, and journey toward the stars."
With the tight coordination of the four team members!
Soon.
They reached the second phase!
"The time has come, reveal it..."
"Is it unquestionable to me?"
While the in-game battle was in full swing.
The scene was equally intense!
The attacks unleashed by Harmonious Choir The Great Septimus were being neutralized one by one!
Old Yang and Himeko, as the most solid support, ensured that the spreading shockwaves did not reach further.
Suddenly!
All the Echoes of Faded Dreams that could move flew into the air.
In front of the large screen, they resembled little dancing sprites.
But the attacks they unleashed were clearly not as friendly as those of sprites!
Circles of golden light descended from the sky!
Separating all members of the Astral Express Crew, leaving only Sunday at the center of the ring, enduring this astonishing pressure!
A flash of pain crossed Sunday's face.
But he knew,
This was a test for him!
He had to endure it!
The familiar sense of oppression couldn't help but remind him of the words he had once spoken.
"The work of all creation is complete, the day of certainty has arrived, the final negotiation ends here..."
Everything from back then,
Was it all being returned to him like this?
At this moment.
Backstage of the venue.
Staff members crawled out from under the tables.
During the earlier battle, the entire space had been shaking continuously, like a massive earthquake.
There was a constant risk of collapse, so everyone had immediately taken cover under the tables and chairs.
Now that the shaking had finally stopped.
People gradually dared to peek out and assess the situation outside.
"Looks bad, Sunday is trapped in the attack from Harmonious Choir..."
"Astral Express Crew, save him!"
"This seems like an attack specifically targeting Sunday, Wonweek isn't really planning to replace him, is he?"
At this moment,
Everyone had set aside their roles as staff and returned to their most fundamental identities as players!
As players on the front lines, they watched the battlefield with tension and excitement.
After witnessing Sunday's journey.
Naturally, they hoped Sunday would win!
And create a paradise where everyone could be happy in the future!
Suddenly,
Someone's gaze swept over the control panel.
They noticed that some of the indicator lights had lit up again.
"Report! Some of our equipment has been restored!"
"Which parts?"
"The venue's sound system, audio communication system..."
"Good!"
"I have a bold idea!"
"As players of Star Rail, we should join the battle!"
"Let's go all out!"
"Play the BGM!"
The operator was momentarily stunned.
"Huh? What BGM?"
"Do I really need to say it? Haven't you fought Sunday's weekly boss?"
The operator immediately slapped their forehead!
With a chuckle!
They played the pre-prepared song!
At this moment.
In the center of the venue.
Under the attack of The Great Septimus.
The large screen had already shattered!
Electric sparks were flashing everywhere.
And Sunday, at the center of the storm, was in a bad state!
He was already half-kneeling on the ground.
After all, this was the Harmonious Choir's Dominicus...
One of the many incarnations of Xipe, the Harmony!
And he was no longer at his peak.
This battle was even harder than imagined!
In comparison.
The in-game performance could be said to have reduced the battle to a "very simple" level.
In a daze.
He heard Wonweek's voice.
"This performance was supposed to be the curtain call between you and me, but you invited others to the stage."
"So, at this moment..."
"I will unleash the attack of noise without reservation."
"Can you hold on?"
Sunday wanted to speak.
But he found that under such pressure, he couldn't even utter a word!
Is this the end?
The reason why Honkai: Star Rail is Honkai: Star Rail is because everything that happens follows the most ideal path...
Could it be that I, too, might actually fail?
Just as Sunday was thinking this.
A familiar melody began to play from all directions!
The still-intact sound equipment in the venue was turned up to full power!
A powerful piece of music started playing!
"Heads up~ The wheels are spinning~"
"Across the plains in valleys deep~"
The remaining audience in the venue was stunned!
Their eyes widened in disbelief!
Upon hearing the familiar melody and moving rhythm!
They finally confirmed it!
—Hope Is the Thing With Feathers!
"Ahhhhh!!"
"Holy crap! The Emperor Zhou's ominous tune is playing!"
"I will attack in train form!"
"The train conquers the world!"
"Lord Sunday, you're in for some luck!"
"Will we win? We will win!"
"Turn the tide of the battle!"