Caelus took the lead, with March 7th following closely behind.
However, the true star of this battle was Welt Yang.
With a forceful stomp of his cane, he declared, "Pseudo Black Hole!"
Instantly, a deep abyss appeared beneath the feet of the Mara-Struck soldiers,
sucking them in like quicksand until they vanished without a trace.
[Damn, that's insane! Welt Yang?!]
[You kidding? Welt Yang's from another world—heard he was a total badass there.]
[I thought the black hole summoning in the PV was just for show. Never expected it to be real!]
[Kinda curious about Old Yang's past world. I remember it's from Honkai Impact 3rd, but there's been zero leaks so far.]
[I think it's fine as is. No need to mix Honkai 3rd and Star Rail prematurely. Things'll come when they're meant to.]
Caelus flexed his arms. "That wasn't even enough to warm me up."
"Yeah, yeah, we know you're strong. But let's be real—it's mostly 'cause Uncle Yang's OP!"
...
"Miss Tingyun, step back!"
"They've succumbed to Mara—they're no longer our comrades..."
The trio rushed toward the source of the voice and saw a Cloud Knight protecting a foxian woman.
The appearance of the foxian woman sent the comments into a frenzy.
[It's Tingyun, my wife! Didn't expect her to show up so soon. Looks like she's got a big role!]
[Tingyun… She's as enchanting as ever. The way she looks at me—it's like she's already smitten. I know she's into me.]
[Questioned King Zhou, understood King Zhou, became King Zhou, surpassed King Zhou…]
"Hey, you three! Hurry up and help~"
Whether it was a foxian stereotype or intentional,
Tingyun's voice alone carried an undeniable allure.
Caelus exchanged glances with the other two before brandishing his flaming spear.
In an instant, blazing flames encircled the Mara-Struck soldiers.
Tingyun, now temporarily safe, smiled. "Thank you for saving this damsel in distress~"
March 7th shuddered. "Next time, let us say cheesy lines like that! It's weird coming from you!"
Before long,
the trio had swiftly neutralized the threat.
The Cloud Knight hurriedly addressed Tingyun. "Miss Tingyun, the Mara-Struck are dealt with, but we don't know how many more dangers lurk nearby. The situation is dire—please return to the Sky-Faring Commission at once."
Tingyun waved dismissively. "I know, I know. No need to rush. It'd be rude to leave without thanking our saviors."
She then bowed slightly. "This humble one is Tingyun, Emissary and Trade Liaison of the Luofu's Sky-Faring Commission. May I ask for the names of our esteemed rescuers?"
March 7th laughed awkwardly at the formal tone. "'Esteemed' is too much! I'm March 7th, this is Uncle Yang—er, Mr. Welt Yang. And this guy—"
Caelus raised a hand to stop her. Dusting himself off, he struck a pose.
"I am… the Galactic Baseballer."
He even puffed out his chest proudly, leaving the audience baffled.
He even puffed out his chest proudly, leaving the audience baffled.
[Huh? I'm watching the Caelus version, not the Stelle version!]
[LMAO! Does Caelus actually think he looks cool right now?!]
[Ngl, Caelus is usually so serious—this sudden dorky move is kinda refreshing.]
"Oh… Galactic Baseballer. A bold name indeed." Tingyun smiled approvingly.
March 7th facepalmed. "Don't mind him. He always pulls this kinda stuff during introductions."
Caelus whispered to March 7th, "Did you forget Belobog? If we get wanted again, a fake name's safer."
March 7th's eyes widened. "You should've said that earlier! I already gave my real name!"
Tingyun nodded. "I see. Thank you for your assistance. But one thing puzzles me: The Starwatcher Avenue is under full lockdown. As non-natives of the Xianzhou, what brings you here?"
Her words, though polite, carried an edge of suspicion.
Fortunately, Welt Yang stepped in, answering flawlessly and easing Tingyun's doubts.
She even deduced their identities as members of the Astral Express.
Welt adjusted his glasses. "Miss Tingyun, we've come to assist the Xianzhou in sealing the Stellaron."
His impeccable response dissolved her wariness.
On foreign ground, the trio had no choice but to follow Tingyun.
Along the way, Welt continued conversing with her to gather intel,
while the audience learned more about the Luofu's history, geography, and the nature of Mara.
However, Tingyun kept ordering the trio around—clearing monsters, removing roadblocks—
all while addressing them as "Benefactor~" in a voice that left viewers spellbound.
After much effort, they finally found an intact starskiff at the Cloudford dock.
The screen faded to black, and the group arrived at the "Starskiff Haven."
Tingyun bowed slightly. "Now, allow me to welcome you, on behalf of the Sky-Faring Commission, to the Starskiff Haven.
As the Luofu's largest port, it falls under our jurisdiction, alongside all aerial, navigational, and trade affairs governed by the Six Charioteers."
After the formalities, Tingyun excused herself and departed.
Watching her leave, Welt couldn't help but remark, "That foxian girl moves at a pace I can't keep up with."
Caelus, ever the blunt straight man, remained unaffected by her flattery. "Tingyun seems… pretty cunning."
Welt sighed. "Not cunning, just pragmatic. Her priority is self-interest.
It's wise to be wary of unidentified strangers, and her rush was likely to pass responsibility to her superiors."
Caelus analyzed the situation seriously. "Forget Tingyun—the real challenge is the upcoming audience."
"What challenge?" March 7th, as always, was clueless.
"Why did we come to the Xianzhou at this time? How do we know the crisis is Stellaron-related? Who leaked the intel?
One wrong answer, and we'll face hostility, making everything harder."
March 7th groaned. "Oh no. Me and Caelus are the type to put our feet in our mouths..."
"How can you say such things without your conscience hurting?"
Welt smiled wryly. "We'll cross that bridge when we get there. Leave the talking to me."
Just then, Caelus felt his phone vibrate. He checked it—
"Tingyun? How'd she get my number?"