Chapter 427: Feixiao's Past—Announcement of 'The Arrow that Seeks the Stars'!
Facing Yanqing's inquiry,
Feixiao did not avoid the topic,
nor did she show a painful or sad expression.
It was just like someone experienced telling a junior about her own stumbling and clumsy experiences when she was young.
"Just a vague past, almost forgotten. A long time ago, I… used to be one of those who walked among them."
Both Yanqing and Stelle showed surprised expressions.
Feixiao continued:
"Not all Foxians are lucky enough to be born within the territories of the Xianzhou… I grew up in a world grazed by the Borissians. Yaoqing calls those places the fallen realms."
"To the Borisins lords, Foxians were merely their property… cannon fodder used to hold back the Xianzhou's offensive during battlefield charges."
Speaking of this,
Feixiao inevitably revealed a hint of desolation.
While Yanqing was unusually excited, praising: "But the General… survived, and not only that, she became the General of Yaoqing! If there's a chance, I'd really love to hear stories about the General's past."
"Speaking of which, you remind me. Right now is not the time for storytelling."
"Moze, Starskiff Haven has already issued a warning. How is the situation on your end?"
...
"Ah?"
"No, I've already built up my emotions, and suddenly you stopped talking!"
"Ahahaha, I really want to know about General Feixiao's past!"
"So Feixiao had a young phase too, wow."
"She wasn't invincible back then. Later she became the General, her tail went bald, and she grew stronger."
"From a war slave to a General, the identity shift in between is too huge. It must be an epic story."
"I'm already ready to start a new script."
...
Little Gui was also beating her chest and stamping her feet in the livestream chat.
However, after taking two sips of Immortal's Delight, she calmed down.
"Family, don't be too anxious. Since it was mentioned here, there will definitely be related plotlines later on."
"Or we can just wait until we pull Feixiao, and naturally we'll understand."
Just at this moment,
seemingly sensing the players' anticipation,
Feathered Spirit released a new message!
[ Honkai: Star Rail Star-Myriad Celestia Trailer: The Arrow that Seeks the Stars is now released. ]
"Ah?"
"Could this be…"
Guinaifen revealed a surprised expression.
"Feathered Spirit has responded to our anticipation!"
"I feel like I've already unlocked the Path of the game!"
Saying so,
she opened the video,
and read the synopsis.
[ Those with no tail, no life, and nine-fated deaths are without any choice but to push forward.
Forward, beyond the grip of death, into the embrace of new life.
Forward, for the stars light the path and nourish hope.
Those who are entangled by twin veins of clashing fate, fated to battle without end, without any hope of respite.
One vein is bestowed of wisdom, decisive like falling lightning.
Another vein is fueled of fury, capable of rivaling an army of ten-thousand foes.
She is an arrow of the Reignbow — with one arrow pointed at her prey, and another pointed at herself. ]
"As expected!"
"It's Feixiao's other PV!"
"We Feixiao mains are saved!"
She eagerly opened the video!
Feixiao's voice came from the background.
However,
when noticing the contents of the words,
the expression on Guinaifen's face
instantly froze.
"Foxian Hunter's Burial."
"To grant rest to General [ Yueyu ]'s spirit."
In front of a mound of earth,
lay a white mask,
shaped like a falcon,
with two pairs of secondary eyes.
Just by its appearance, one could tell the formidable power of the user during their lifetime!
Definitely a top-tier warrior!
However,
judging from Feixiao's words—
this,
was unexpectedly the equipment of the former Yaoqing General!
Feixiao was paying tribute through this cenotaph!
...
"Opening jump scare!"
"Holy crap, isn't this helmet the new Honkai Star Rail relic?"
"[ \[The Grand Duke Inferno\] / Heroic Triumvirate ]" -> [ Wait, Wind-Soaring Valiant Rider ] -> [ The Wind-Soaring Valiant Rider ]
"Good lord! The new relic actually came from General Yueyu!"
"Good, good, good, starting right off with this scene…"
"Feathered Spirit, you've done all the bad things!"
"Little Gui's mind is blank."
...
Standing in front of the cenotaph,
Feixiao raised the bow in her hand.
"Look."
"It's that [ shooting star ] radiance again."
"Let's compare, then."
"Can this arrow…"
"Be faster than a shooting star?"
The bowstring was drawn back,
like a full moon.
The arrow shot toward the lens in a split second.
The scene shifted at the same time.
"In the past…"
"We either died as food,"
"Or lived as a slaves for war."
Arrow after arrow fell from the sky.
A small Foxian figure was running desperately in the rain of swords.
The Borissian behind her was in hot pursuit.
The little Foxian tumbled to the ground,
revealing an expression of unwillingness.
And when this face appeared on the screen,
the players watching all felt a shock in their hearts!
This,
was unexpectedly Feixiao in her childhood!
Completely different from the confident and invincible General of the present,
little Feixiao at this moment was in a disheveled state,
with only the panic of a prey on her face!
"But when I saw that light."
Little Feixiao's eyes reflected a brilliant arc of light,
cutting through the sky....
Seeming to bring new hope!
...
"Holy crap! Is this the arrow of the Reignbow?"
"The Hunt's flying star only appears in the longest night!"
"The Reignbow proclaims its divine mandate solely with an arrow of light!"
"The Reignbow's wheelchair."
"Feixiao was also hunted down by Borissians before, she almost died!"
"But the child on the ground, do not panic, an arrow of light will come to purge the evil malediction…"
"Black Swan's Fable about the star's value is still increasing?"
...
"It told me."
"As long as you look toward the distance,"
"As long as you go a little faster."
"As long…"
"As you keep going forward."
Ahead of little Feixiao,
a Foxian woman holding a long bow descended from the sky.
At the same time,
her appearance
also brought countless brave and battle-hardened Foxian guards.
Galloping from behind her, countless arrows flew over Feixiao's head, pouring down toward the Borissian pursuers.
...
The Shackling Prison.
Feixiao's gaze shifted slightly,
and she couldn't help sighing: "I didn't expect… to still be able to see her in Feathered Spirit's video."
"This person is…?"
Xueyi stared at the Foxian woman in the frame.
There were no excessive close-ups,
nor any direct description of her combat power.
But this person,
just like Feixiao now,
standing there,
gave off a temperament that made people feel reliable!
"Yaoqing's former General—Yueyu."
Yueyu patted little Feixiao's head.
Then, under Yueyu's guidance,
little Feixiao grasped the bow,
drew the string,
and launched a counterattack against the Borissians who had just been hunting her.
The arrow shot out!
Amidst the thousands of troops,
a single arrow pierced through the head of the enemy Borissian leader!
"I have raised my hands."
"I am groveling prey no more."
Feixiao's tone suddenly changed,
from the confusion and depression just now,
becoming high-spirited and upward!
Mixed with a hint of majesty and dominance!
The background music also became stirring!
...
"The General's little tune!"
"I have raised my hands, and she has closed her eyes."
"Matchless! Taking heads amidst thousands of troops!"
"So Feixiao's archery was passed down from General Yueyu."
"She is simply proficient in all martial arts!"
"Lift a tripod against ten thousand men, courage spanning a thousand rocks!"
"Borissians: The moment this Boss BGM plays, I know we're completely done for."