"This?!"
Seeing this scene unfold in the storyline, Tingyun's eyes lit up with both surprise and delight!
She quickly took a screenshot using her Jade Abacus.
"Lady Yukong... I never expected this moment from back then to be portrayed in 'Honkai: Star Rail'...!"
"I'm going to print this photo and keep it safe."
Tingyun's face was filled with satisfaction.
This storyline was truly amazing!
It was incredibly kind to her!
Such a precious memory, which had almost faded in her mind, was now being recreated in this storyline!
For her now, it was something of immeasurable value.
Yukong also showed a tender expression.
She sighed, "This 'Honkai: Star Rail' is truly extraordinary. When I first encountered it, I was deeply moved many times..."
A glimmer of curiosity flashed in Tingyun's eyes as she tentatively asked, "Then... what about the developer of this game?"
"Yu Ling... does anyone know anything about him?"
Yukong shook her head, "Not a single thing."
"Countless people in the universe want to know the true identity of the person who created such an astonishing game, but without exception, all attempts to uncover it have been like stones sinking into the ocean."
"The widely accepted theory now is that Yu Ling has likely reached the level of an Aeon."
"Many players speculate that he is the Aeon of the game."
"Is that so..."
Tingyun pondered thoughtfully.
The light in her eyes gradually dimmed.
Having witnessed so many incredible things in Honkai: Star Rail, she naturally held a deep curiosity about Yu Ling.
But now, hearing Yukong say this...
She gradually let go of her desire to seek out Yu Ling.
An Emanator, perhaps she could still reach that level.
But the level of an Aeon—that was truly something to aspire to yet remain forever out of reach.
Shaking off the miscellaneous thoughts in her mind, the two continued to watch the story unfold.
...
"Thinking back, you used to pester me endlessly to let you ride a Starskiff, even making becoming a pilot your lifelong dream. But once you actually soared into the sky, you panicked and clung tightly to the hem of someone's clothes," Yukong said with a chuckle.
Tingyun, however, replied seriously, "But it was that very flight that changed my life."
"At that moment, seeing the vast expanse of the world stretching endlessly before me, I was deeply captivated—not because I stood at a great height, but because I realized one thing—"
"In this world, we can still go further."
"That's why, even though I lack the talent to pilot a Starskiff and my nature isn't suited for conflict, I still chose to travel far and wide with the merchant guild."
"Even now, that excitement still stirs within my heart."
Yukong asked, "Has it never changed?"
"Never changed."
"Now, Tingyun can set out once again, as someone who has forgotten the way back, journeying toward even more distant horizons."
Countless players expressed their admiration in the comments.
...
"I'm really looking forward to seeing Phantylia become cellmates with the Flint Emperor."
"I really hope Tingyun can drain Phantylia dry, both avenging herself and surviving!"
"It seems Tingyun is naturally inclined toward the Trailblaze."
"Though she hasn't yet embarked on the Trailblaze, her heart is filled with the ambition to explore and pioneer."
"Doesn't this mean she should join us on our journey?"
"Even though the Tingyun we knew before was fake, just this one experience has truly solidified the real Miss Tingyun's character!"
"From now on, who in the world wouldn't recognize her? I only acknowledge Miss Tingyun!"
"Move forward, Tingyun, toward tomorrow!"
...
Inside the private room of The Sleepless Earl.
As she read through the comments one by one, warmth flowed through Tingyun's heart once more.
Yukong also smiled.
Setting aside the malicious players, most of the comments were truly comforting.
...
"That being said, how is everything at Minghuo?" Tingyun suddenly shifted the topic.
"I've temporarily handed it over to Yanming to manage. You know his character, so there's no need to worry. It's just that his approach to things is always a bit aggressive, which might not align with your usual business principles."
"Business principles..."
Tingyun couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia at the mention of this phrase.
"To let go of what is contested and take what is abandoned—only then can one connect with the world and achieve one's desires. This principle of being adaptable and versatile is something I will never change."
"But now, Tingyun also understands that while the rules of commerce can be used to compete with people, they are no match for the divine."
Yukong comforted her, "This was never a responsibility you were meant to bear. You are merely an innocent survivor in this war."
Tingyun gently shook her head.
"Lady Yukong... wasn't she also a survivor of war?"
...
"These words came so naturally, yet they pierce the heart so deeply!"
"Ahhhhhhhh wuwuwuwuwuwu..."
"How do you defend against a 0-frame start?"
"Because I Have Touched the Sky"
"The Sky is still chasing me!"
"Yukong's personality is too good. When will we get a 5-star Yukong? I'll definitely pull for her!"
...
And Tingyun, as always, never fails to shock with her words!
After saying this,
She walked to the railing and gazed into the distance.
Her tone was deep and solemn!
"In a hazy dream, it seemed someone told me: the name of a survivor is often misfortune, but..."
She turned her head back.
A certain glimmer seemed to shine in her eyes!
"Lady Yukong, the dazzling gods in the heavens use humans as pawns, gambling with the stars, leaving behind a trail of lonely graves and heaps of bones... Have you ever thought of making them pay?"
She said it so lightly,
But in the context of the story, for countless players, it was like a thunderclap out of nowhere!
Instantly explosive!
...
"Damn, Tingyun, you...!!?"
"This directly connects with Yukong's companion quest!?"
"Feixiao"
"Jingliu; Luocha"
"The Hunt's revenge will surely come!"
"Yukong, Feixiao, and Tingyun have all expressed thoughts on the vastness of the Aeons and their own insignificance..."
"Yukong has been in despair for a long time. Will the words and actions of those important to her influence her next choice in life?"
"Not long ago, she was almost destroyed by an Emanator, and now she's already thinking of making the gods pay? Hah, Tingyun, you..."
"The key is, Tingyun doesn't just want one or two Aeons to pay! Her target is all the gods! She wants to make them pay!"
"Tingyun: The position of the Hunt Aeon, I might as well take a seat."
"Good! Looking forward to the future Hunt Tingyun!"
...
Inside the private room.
Yukong looked at Tingyun with astonishment.
Instinctively wanting to dissuade her!
This was undoubtedly a path of no return!
The gods were practically the pinnacle of the entire universe. Opposing them was akin to defying the heavens!
The slightest misstep would lead to eternal damnation!
But...
Having witnessed so much in the story, having seen Tingyun's experiences...
The words of dissuasion simply couldn't come out!
Moreover,
Deep in Yukong's heart.
There seemed to be some long-buried similar thoughts...
However,
Having lost too much,
Her edge had gradually been worn away.
Such thoughts from her youth had long been tempered by life into nothing but a faint spark.
Now!
Under Tingyun's questioning, there was a faint sign of that spark reigniting!
Tingyun looked at the story, and a strange light also shone in her eyes!
"Indeed, Lady Yukong... yes."
"I do have such intentions."
"Rather, I am even more resolute than the version of myself in the story."
"Because, in the reality we live in, there exists something like 'Honkai: Star Rail.'"
"Although I haven't been in contact with this game for long, I can vaguely sense that the developers seem to be deliberately steering the universe towards a new direction..."
"Ahem, I've digressed a bit."
"In any case, if there ever comes a day of a war against the gods, I will spare no effort..."
"Not just for Xianzhou, but for myself as well."
"After all, Phantylia has taken so much from me. This humble girl must seek revenge!"