The candlelight extinguishes—a motif that, throughout the first half of the video, symbolizes the loss of life,
such as the fallen Cloud Knights moments ago,
naturally immersing the audience in an atmosphere of sorrow.
Yet,
the moment the suona blares, gold spills forth in torrents.
The instant the music begins,
a chill races up the spine and surges straight to the crown of the head. Everyone present finds themselves viscerally experiencing the sensation of "not fully understanding yet feeling awe, not fearing yet trembling."
In an instant, goosebumps erupt across every inch of their bodies!
"Hahaha, hahaha, hahaha!"
Blade reveals a healthy smile, letting out a hearty laugh.
Amplified by the visuals and music, the scene delivers a one-click inquiry into Blade's mental state.
The sheer impact of this moment is overwhelming, serving as a masterclass for overseas viewers.
[What is this instrument? Just what is this instrument? Its sound pierces straight into my soul!]
[Though it's my first time hearing it, this instrument's voice shakes my very spirit! Divine!]
[This segment is absolutely berserk—it gives me an indescribable feeling, a wondrous sensation. I suppose this is the unique cultural essence of Greater Hua!]
[Can someone explain what this instrument is? Why does it have such an intense effect?]
[The BGM remains consistently stellar!]
[Blade's smile here? Absolutely lethal! That laugh is brimming with unhinged madness.]
[This smile is the very proof of good health.]
[I can't take it—I need to listen to it once, no, a hundred times!]
[Gotta admit, this video nails the atmosphere. miHoYo truly has something special here.]
[Though I don't know what instrument is used here, the background music gives off a dissonant vibe—yet this very dissonance amplifies Blade's deranged, delirious aura, perfectly matching his character!]
[Using contradictions to reflect characterization? All I can say is: impressive.]
[I've got it—this instrument is called the suona, a staple in Greater Hua for both weddings and funerals.]
[Weddings and funerals? Chilling when you think about it. It's as if this instrument was tailor-made for Blade's voice! Absolutely terrifying!]
[What kind of technique is this? We're running out of heritage to nominate!]
[This performance is flawless—expression, acting, costumes, script, lighting, effects, setting. Every detail feels authentic and masterful. Is this the standard of Greater Hua's web dramas? Is this the web adaptation of Honkai: Star Rail?]
——
Onscreen, Blade stands bathed in light while Dan Heng lurks in darkness—a stark dichotomy of black and white.
Blade's manic laughter ceases as he seizes Dan Heng's Cloud-Piercer and snaps it in two.
The camera pans left, revealing an enormous Manjusaka flower blooming behind him, a moment of exquisite artistry.
Without hesitation, Blade yanks the spearhead from his own chest, sending a phantom chill through the audience's ribs.
Yet, Blade himself is exhilarated to the extreme, his sickening grin unrestrained.
What follows is a sweeping camera sequence paired with a dazzling duel—
Dan Heng lunges from all directions, while Blade counters with effortless precision.
Finally, the frame settles on a frontal view as Blade delivers his last strike, charging forward until the screen drowns in the crimson of his pupils.
"Before you atone for your sins—my vengeance!"
Blade twists his body low, then unleashes a horizontal slash.
The camera tilts upward into an extreme low-angle shot—
somehow, Blade has already soared high, his presence suffocating.
His blade ignites with light.
The next instant—
he plummets, his sword crashing down!
The shockwave of his strike fans outward, resolving into the shape of a Manjusaka.
"Is never-ending!"
As the video nears its end,
Blade appears to have cleared the battlefield, returning to the room where the video began.
It is empty now, save for the countless candles keeping him company.
With each retreating shot, the candles snuff out one by one.
Blade is gradually swallowed by darkness—
until, at the very last moment,
a single candle flares before the lens, replacing the spot where Blade once stood.
A fierce gust of wind assaults the flame, causing it to tremble violently—
yet it does not die.
The orange-red firelight mirrors the shape of Blade's pupils,
and as his eyes slowly close,
the screen cuts to a subtly altered Express logo—
finally, all is concluded.
Yet, the comments section erupts in frenzy.
[The atmosphere here is incredible—I feel like there are so many untold stories hidden within!]
[You've gotta hand it to China—their cultural depth is just too vast. This is full-blown cultural invasion, and I know it, yet I can't resist!]
[Exactly! This is culture with real substance. Magnificent!]
[So, when's the web drama Honkai: Star Rail dropping? What about Seasons 1 and 2?]
[No idea. Hope they give a proper explanation later.]
[Hey, look—there's another video below! It's labeled Myriad Celestia. Come on, guys! Fresh content incoming!]
[Damn, it never ends! But my inner chuunibyou is already ignited—give me more hype!!!]
——
Eagerly, seamlessly, the transition unfolds.
Still reeling from the adrenaline of Death Approaches,
overseas viewers flood into the next video: Xianzhou Chronicles: The Seven Arbiter-Generals of the Reignbow Arbiter.
Same recipe as before—sound precedes image.
"It's almost embarrassing to admit, but legends are few and far between on the Xianzhou."
"After all, when life is eternal, what room is left for tales of legend?"
"Yet, to speak of the Cloud Knights' generals, one must begin with the distant 'legends' of old…"