Chapter 416: Version 2.5 PV Released! The Vidyadhara Preceptors' Plot Exposed!
[ Little Gui's Livestream ]
"Feathered Spirit posted new content again?"
"I'm securing a front-row seat this time!"
Guinaifen excitedly opened the push notification link.
However, when she saw the video's title, she was instantly stunned!
Any thoughts of grabbing a front-row seat were completely thrown to the back of her mind!
She had originally thought it would be a character teaser or an announcement for the next version's release date.
She didn't expect it to be the Version 2.5 PV right off the bat!
"This, this, this…"
"This is a seamless transition!?"
Guinaifen could hardly believe her eyes.
She double-checked the description several times.
[ Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.5 PV - "Flying Aureus Shot to Lupine Rue" ]
[ "The sky bends. The wolves lurk. The hunter comes bearing a lone bow, striding forth into the fray. But the true place of the hunt dwells within…" ]
Click to play!
The instant it opened, dense bullet comments filled the entire screen!
…
"The earliest episode!"
"I clicked in so fast, literally in a flash!"
"Feathered Spirit opens his eyes and immediately starts selling!"
"Let me see what's going on here!"
"These two versions are so satisfying! A seamless transition!"
"That's nothing, he updated three versions in one go before!"
"Awesome! The Wardance!"
"Can you win, Old Man Lay?"
"He's bound to die!"
…
Guinaifen had to move the bullet comments to the left side. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to see anything and could only hear the sound!
Boom!
The opening was an exciting scene!
Five starskiffs descended from the sky, flying past in perfect unison!
Beneath their cannons was the arena of the Wardance!
The host's voice rang out!
"Welcome! Welcome, everyone, to the Wardance Knockout Stage brought to you live!"
"Two warriors are already in position."
"THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FINAL BATTLE OFFICIALLY BEGINS!!!"
A red-haired contestant equipped with iron fists was eager to try.
Beside him was the calm and collected Yanqing.
Under the gaze of countless spectators, the two stepped into the center of the arena together.
…
"The starskiffs have been upgraded from civilian single-engine to multi-engine models, complete with exhaust flames and engine roars. They might be military models."
"Holy crap, such a huge cannon?"
"Luofu technology, truly mind-blowing!"
"Damn, Luka, Luka, Luka, Luka!"
"Wait, what's going on?"
"Luka: Me fighting Yanqing? For real?"
"I have a question, how did Belobog get to the Xianzhou?"
"Belobog is developing way too fast!"
"As expected of the number one planet for interstellar tourism~"
"A four-star fighting a five-star, a mortal fighting an immortal."
"Seriously, is everyone just beating up Yanqing now?"
…
It could be said that this version PV's opening had already exceeded all players' expectations!
Aside from the two contestants, Luka and Yanqing, many other familiar faces were present at the scene.
For example, the cosmic drifter Argenti!
The tile-playing gambler Qingque!
Hook, Lynx, and Svarog from Belobog!
And Director Topaz!
It was clear how grand the scale of this Wardance was!
At this moment, the scene shifted!
It arrived at the Alchemy Commission.
The newly appointed Lingsha, Master of the Alchemy Commission, walked forward unhurriedly.
She muttered to herself, "Spicy, stimulating…"
"Something ominous has arrived."
On the steps above, a young Vidyadhara man stood with a slight smile on his face.
"Preceptor Taoran of the Vidyadhara, here to welcome Lady Lingsha."
However, his "welcome" came in a different form!
Abominations of Abundance rose from the ground, instantly surrounding Lingsha!
…
"Preceptor, show your health bar!"
"Damn it! You actually dare to show your face?"
"Lady Lingsha, run! These Preceptors have already betrayed the Luofu and colluded with the Abominations!"
"Preceptor, bring your face over here so I can slap it!"
"Good, good, good, we can finally beat up the Preceptors. I've wanted to avenge Bailu for a long time [ Sunglasses ]"
"Lingsha: In danger!"
"I will set the Xianzhou ablaze!"
…
However, faced with the surrounding Abominations, Lingsha remained calm.
She waved the censer in her hand.
The smoke swirled, turning into pink jade rabbits that fought for her!
Lingsha sighed softly.
"Sigh…"
"The Disciples of Sanctus Medicus are endless. I'm afraid the Alchemy Commission won't be able to escape involvement this time either."
Taoran smiled coldly.
Behind him, more Abominations of Abundance rushed forward.
He said confidently, "Indeed. I played a part in planning the prison break at the Shackling Prison."
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As soon as these words were spoken, it felt like a bolt of lightning had struck the Luofu!
…
"You're just laying your cards on the table? Where does your damn confidence come from?!"
"Who gave you the courage!"
"This guy used to be an old man. Turning into his current appearance must be due to the medicine of Abundance."
"Now the evidence is concrete!"
"Cloud Knights, mobilize! Arrest the Preceptors!"
"Guys! The Alchemy Commission is crawling with Cloud Knights!"
…
At this moment, in the Alchemy Commission.
The few remaining Preceptors were gathered together, watching the video.
Because this time, the plot involved many factions of the Luofu, including their Preceptors!
Therefore, the remaining dozen or so Preceptors took this very seriously!
There were already hostile voices online, making their situation even more precarious!
They had to know what would happen in the future beforehand!
However, not long after the version PV started playing, Preceptor Taoran appeared!
He directly stated that he had participated in the prison break!
The Abominations of Abundance around him also clearly indicated the close relationship between the Preceptors and the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus!
There was no cover-up at all!
It was a complete exposure right from the start!
At this moment, the Preceptors' faces turned pale, and their hands trembled slightly.
"Damn that Taoran! We warned him back then that this was dangerous, but he refused to listen!"
"Now, our entire faction of Preceptors has become public enemy number one on the net!"
"It's over. Let alone continuing our lineage, whether we can even survive is now a question!"
"We must sever all ties with Taoran, otherwise our lineage will cease to exist!"
"Yes, yes, we must prepare our statements and evidence before Jing Yuan arrives!"
However, just as the Preceptors finished speaking, the door was suddenly forced open!
A voice came through.
"Jing Yuan won't be coming. He doesn't have the time to clean up you pests."
At the doorway, the person leading the Cloud Knights was none other than Fu Xuan!
Clearly, Fu Xuan had already brought her men to the Alchemy Commission.
She was only waiting for key evidence to appear in Honkai: Star Rail before taking down the remaining Preceptors in one fell swoop!
Now was that moment.
All the Preceptors were stunned!
Someone immediately spoke up, "This was all Taoran's doing! It has nothing to do with the rest of us!"
"Yes, we drew a line between us and that guy long ago!"
"Now that Taoran is imprisoned, we remaining Preceptors will naturally do our utmost to assist the Alchemy Commission and the Luofu!"
"The Disciples of Sanctus Medicus poison people's minds. We are irreconcilable enemies with them! There is absolutely no way we would collude!"
"These are words of justice!"
At this moment, the Preceptors showed none of their previous arrogance.
Drenched in sweat, they eagerly declared their loyalty!
However, Fu Xuan only snorted coldly.
"Take them all away!"
"Once you reach the Shackling Prison, the Judges of the Ten-Lords Commission will make sure you see your crimes clearly."
"The lineage of the Preceptors shall cease to exist today."
The Preceptors felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, wanting to cry but having no tears.
Those of them who remained really hadn't done anything.
At most, they had turned a blind eye to the previous collusion between the Preceptors and the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, or provided some minor assistance…
And thus, they had escaped the purge when the previous Star Rail plot was exposed.
But this time, the Preceptors were completely executed in public.
There was no way to escape.
Fu Xuan continued to watch the PV.
If any more key information was revealed in the video, she would act immediately and take the next steps!
"Heh, this master can be considered a surprise force this time…"