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"All right, since the Diviners are interested, let me showcase some of [Fu Xuan]'s abilities now." Lin Yu pointed forward.

The scene within the mist instantly transformed.

Three streams of black qi coalesced into Mara-Struck Soldiers, while a purple glow materialized into Fu Xuan herself.

"[Fu Xuan] is a character with the Destiny of Protection and Quantum Attribute."

Upon hearing this, even Fu Xuan was taken aback.

"This venerable one has become a Destiny of Protection character?" She sighed in relief. "Well, at least it's not Abundance—that would've been too much..."

Lin Yu continued explaining, "However, [Fu Xuan]'s primary defense differs from other Preservation characters who mainly rely on shields."

"Instead, she can activate the Matrix of Prescience for a certain number of turns using her Skill."

"While this matrix is active, it allows sharing damage among all teammates, reduces overall incoming harm to our party, and increases their CRIT rate."

"After unlocking additional abilities tied to her footprints, she can also resist all control debuffs imposed by enemy targets."

In the video, purple energy gathered at Fu Xuan's chest as she clenched her fists firmly.

Instantly, a large purple array formed beneath her feet.

Fu Xuan nodded slightly. "As the head Diviner, this venerable one frequently encounters such arrays in daily duties. Indeed, incorporating it into my Skills is quite fitting."

"This array enables predicting any impending calamities ahead of time, akin to the game's design—assisting teammates in managing battlefield pressure." She paused before asking, "And what about my Ultimate Ability?"

At that moment, a flurry of comments erupted across the live stream chat:

"Resist all control debuffs? This... Jing Yuan just got a major boost!"

"The array even boosts CRIT rate! It's not just standing up for Old Jing—it's taking off!"

"Resists all control-type debuffs? This... Jing Yuan is truly rising to prominence!"

"This array also increases the CRIT Rate! It's not just standing up for Old Jing; he's taking off now!"

"The General and Head of the Divination Commission as teammates—undeniably the ideal synergy! This embodies Luofu's combat bond!"

"I bet Master Diviner's Ultimate Skill involves summoning the entire staff of the Divination Commission to deliver a righteous group beatdown."

Meanwhile, the three Mara-Struck beings were preparing to attack Fu Xuan.

Suddenly, their movements slowed dramatically, as if someone had hit the slow-motion button. Then, their figures began shrinking rapidly.

A dark purple sphere enveloped them entirely.

In an instant, this massive sphere consumed all the space around, swallowing both its enemies and the surrounding area!

Behind the sphere lay the vast expanse of stars and celestial constellations.

As the sphere continued to shrink,

a hand guided it along a circular trajectory until it converged at Fu Xuan's chest.

The orchestrator of these actions was none other than Fu Xuan himself.

With a downward press from both hands,

the sphere trembled like an unstable celestial body.

Instantaneously, the Dharma Eye on Fu Xuan's forehead resonated.

Within the sphere's interior,

a violet eye opened, revealing a network of fine cracks resembling spiderwebs across the surface.

Intense energy erupted from beneath, forming a towering pillar of light that shot straight upwards!

"Boom!"

Fu Xuan kept his hand pressed against his chest, frozen in place for several seconds before incredulously murmuring, "Is this ultimate ability seriously...that cool?"

He suddenly realized he was live on a universe-wide broadcast.

"Cough...cough..."

"This venerable one's Dharma Eye leaves nothing unseen; such is indeed the effect of my Ultimate ability."

"Shifting Fates, Manipulating Stars—destiny lies within our grasp... Marvelous."

"Feathered Spirit, I wholeheartedly approve of the visual effects you designed for this Ultimate ability!"

In the outside world,

Witnessing this Ultimate ability's visual effects, players were utterly astounded!

"That ultimate is absolutely insane!"

"The new character effects just keep getting more extravagant!"

"Isn't Fu Xuan supposed to have a Destiny of Preservation? :'? Why does this ultimate feel like it could destroy heaven and earth?"

"It reminds me of another Preservation character; when they activated their ultimate, it seemed as if they were ready to punch everyone dead, but ended up shielding the whole team instead."

"With these visuals, Seele must be crying herself unconscious in the restroom!"

"What nonsense! Bringing up Seele again? Lord Fu Xuan has the Quantum Attribute, do you know what that implies? It means our Quantum Battleship will finally take shape!"

"While characters from the Lower District may lack impressive visual effects, their post-release support and strength are unquestionable!"

Outside the Divination Commission.

Qingque sat on the steps, watching Feathered Spirit's live stream.

Upon seeing Fu Xuan's ultimate ability effects, her jaw dropped in amazement!

"Lord Diviner, I had no idea—you're truly that incredible! Even Feathered Spirit created such a powerful ultimate ability effect just for you!"

"It seems like from now on, I should be even more diligent...in slacking off, since Lord Diviner is already so formidable!"

"No matter what happens, not even if the heavens collapse, could deter Lord Diviner. Though she may lack height, her strength is undeniable!"

"As soon as your character goes live, without hesitation, I'll definitely max out your soul!"

After introducing the new character, Lin Yu's fingers gently swept across the screen.

A grand, three-dimensional map materialized amidst the sea of clouds.

"Alongside the new character, we also have a fresh map."

"The newly added location for this update is... Luofu's Aurum Alley."

"This bustling street in Exalting Sanctum features gourmet cuisine and vibrant street culture, attracting tourists seeking culinary delights."

"The main event of this version will take place within this new setting. As for the specifics, players are encouraged to explore and experience it themselves."

In the fleeting montage:

There was the lively, smoky atmosphere of the Aurum Alley Night Market.

The dazzling array of goods on Cosmos Street.

A glimpse of Sushang greeting a mechanical bird.

Within Xiao-Gui'zi's livestream,

Guinaifen and Sushang simultaneously let out excited squeals upon seeing these scenes.

"Ahhh, it's actually Cosmos Street, where we often go!"

"I didn't expect it! Never would've thought Feathered Spirit would turn that spot into a new map!"

"Wasn't there a quick flash of you, Shangshang, just now?"

"It looks like this event will give you another chance to show off your skills!"

At the hotel,

March 7th and Stelle caught sight of the fireworks-lit corner of the new map.

March 7th exclaimed with surprise, "I had no idea such down-to-earth places existed in Luofu!"

"The snacks here seem really tempting. We should check it out during our free time over the next few days."

Stelle nodded. "We can go, but we must wear masks and you'll need to bring a wig."

"Otherwise, we'll just get swarmed again, spending the whole time signing autographs..."

"You're absolutely right," March 7th agreed, recalling her experience at Jade World Gate with a shudder.

Being a wildly popular character across the universe did have its downsides.

Suddenly, Stelle let out an exclamation of surprise.

"Huh?"

"Wait!"

"What is it?"

March 7th, still pondering what outfit to change into, noticed Stelle's sudden seriousness and leaned closer to see what had caught their attention.

They dragged the live stream back ten seconds.

In a fleeting moment within the footage, Feathered Spirit introduced the new version's quest interface. Alongside the newly added Trailblazing Quest "[Peaceful Tributes, Clear Skies Ahead]," there were four Companion Quests:

Dan Heng's Companion Quest: "Dragon Returns Home"Luka's Companion Quest: "My Beloved, My Flesh and Blood"Lynx's Companion Quest: "Beyond the Snowbound Plains"

And at the very bottom—

There was March 7th's portrait!

This indicated that this quest would be March 7th's Companion Quest—"[Total Recall]!"

Realizing this, March 7th instantly covered her mouth in shock.

After a brief moment of astonishment, Stelle's face erupted with uncontrollable excitement!

"I knew it!" exclaimed Stelle. "I always knew Feathered Spirit wouldn't disappoint! He definitely saw my private message!"

"March! Are you ready for your first quest with fellow players?"

"Are you prepared to confront your past?"

"Huh? March, where did you go?"

Turning around, Stelle noticed that March 7th had already collapsed onto her bed.

She murmured, "I didn't expect it to happen so quickly..."

"I thought we'd have to wait until several future updates."

"I even imagined becoming a five-star character like Dan Heng..."

"Maybe my past isn't particularly special after all."

"Could it be that I'm just an ordinary pretty girl?"

Stelle swiftly pulled March 7th back up.

"Don't overthink it!"

"As soon as the new update goes live, we'll tackle this quest right away!"

"I can hardly contain my excitement to 'Trailblaze' within the game!"