Deep Vaulted Steel
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Brief
Lian Xiaowu has suddenly requested to meet the Endministrator at the Bureau of Swordmancers in Wuling City.
Unlock
This mission unlocks Sword Vault Dale; complete this mission series to unlock new Energy Alluvium
Rewards
Operational EXP ×960 Operational EXP ★★★★★ Raises the Endministrator's Authority Level. 
Oroberyl ×240 Oroberyl ★★★★★★ An artificial material often used for recruiting operators. 
Advanced Cognitive Carrier ×3 Advanced Cognitive Carrier ★★★★★ A material that provides a lot of EXP for leveling up Lv.61-90 operators. Overview › 
Arms INSP Set ×6 Arms INSP Set ★★★★ A material that provides a lot of weapon EXP. Overview › 
Protohedron ×8 Protohedron ★★★★ A material that upgrades operator skills. Overview › 
T-Creds ×26,000 T-Creds ★★★★ TC for short. This currency is recognized and used in many places. Steps
1 Read Lian Xiaowu's message
Group chat
L
lianxiaowu
Hi. Endmin, is this your Baker account? I wonder if you can visit the Bureau of Swordmancers?
L
lianxiaowu
Fangyi said I could ask you for help! It's about the roots of Hongshan Swordmancers!
Endministrator
Important? I'll be right there.
L
lianxiaowu
Thanks! See you soon!
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
Hey Endmin! You found time to come pick out a sword too?
L
Lian Xiaowu
Exactly! That's why I invited the Endmin here! You know what? Recently, we've discovered the long-lost Sword Vault Dale!
Chen Qianyu
Sword Vault Dale?! The one that the storytellers are always going on about?
L
Lian Xiaowu
Ha, that sounds wildly exaggerated...! But I suppose there's a grain of truth in there.
Perlica
If that's the case, then it could be traced back to a time near the Terrans' first arrival on Talos-II...
L
Lian Xiaowu
Exactly. Back then, the Yanese Ministry of Rites and Ministry of Works built a secret vault. Word is, it stores backup blueprints of various machines for future generations of Talos-II explorers.
Chen Qianyu
Oh, that's why you said it's connected to the "roots" of the Bureau! We're talking about ancestral treasure!
L
Lian Xiaowu
Only a handful of key personnel knew of its existence. After the Aggeloi War broke out, the site got buried by the Blight. Relevant records were also lost in the chaos.
L
Lian Xiaowu
Well, I searched high and low and found nothing. Until recently, when the Blight Tide receded, I realized it's right in the dale southeast of Qingbo Stockade.
L
Lian Xiaowu
But right now, I have a lot on my plate. Fangyi reminded me that ... maybe I could ask you for help...?
Chen Qianyu
Oh! Oh! I'm coming too! Even if we don't find the Demon Slayer, there might be other awesome blades and secret manuals!
Perlica
Knowing Chen's around makes me feel more at ease. I need to stay in the city for now. Chen, our Endmin's safety is in your hands.
Chen Qianyu
Don't worry! With me around, this will be a relaxing stroll for our Endmin!
L
Lian Xiaowu
Fear not! No way I'll let you help Wuling pro bono!
Chen Qianyu
Besides, we might find the legendary Chi Xiao Swordmancy in the Yanese hoard! Endmin, let's go treasure hunting together!
Perlica
Knowing Chen's around makes me feel more at ease. I need to stay in the city for now. Chen, our Endmin's safety is in your hands.
L
Lian Xiaowu
Wonderful! Oh, we also got recent reports of treasure thieves who specifically target ancestral relics. I've sent my apprentice Lin Hu to guard the dale's entrance.
L
Lian Xiaowu
But my mentor always knew the general location, and entrusted me to rediscover it. That's why I requested my Wuling transfer in the first place.
Chen Qianyu
Got it! If anyone dares lay a hand on our ancient treasure, they'll get a taste of my blade! Endmin, let's head out!
Chen Qianyu
Tales say the Twin Heroes of Yan brought the Demon Slayer from Terra. They buried it here ... and retired for good!
L
Lian Xiaowu
The site may hide something we've always dreamed of — Yanese tech relics. People say it's connected to the origins of our Bureau of Swordmancers.
Perlica
Hmm... So the defensive system's energy circuit was designed with these variances in mind... Oh, Endmin?
Radio
Chen Qianyu
The area southeast of Qingbo Stockade was always covered in Blight.
Chen Qianyu
Who would've thought there's another world hidden beneath?
2 Go to the Bureau of Swordmancers and talk to Lian Xiaowu View on map
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
These are ... rockhowlers. Wild cousins of cloudbeasts. The HAS flagged them as a new subspecies.
Chen Qianyu
Something's not right... Rockhowlers are usually shy and hardly start fights. But those were out for blood...
Chen Qianyu
Yeah. Feels like some weird energy in this dale is pushing them into a frenzy.
Radio
Chen Qianyu
A pack of beasts...! Get ready!
3 Go to Sword Vault Dale View on map
Story update
The Endministrator and Chen Qianyu agree to help Lian Xiaowu find buried Yanese relics and technologies. The two set off for Sword Vault Dale.
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
Signal's dead...
Chen Qianyu
Yeah. We're Team Endmin. We'll figure this out!
Chen Qianyu
Nah, not at all!
Chen Qianyu
We'll brave the depths with steel in hand, through mountain paths and river bends, to reach the light at the tunnels' end!
Chen Qianyu
Oh no... Is he getting attacked by frenzied rockhowlers? We need to find him...
Chen Qianyu
Huh? You saw something?
Chen Qianyu
A red shadow? This dale is getting weirder by the sec...
Radio
Chen Qianyu
A sealed door... Endmin, can you open it?
4 Go to Sword Vault Dale
Possible objectives
- Defeat the beasts
Radio
Chen Qianyu
The path ahead is so wrecked by the shaking!
Chen Qianyu
Watch out! Don't fall!
5 Open up the path ahead
Story update
A sealed door bars the way. You may need to fix the mechanism in order to open it.
Possible objectives
- Open up the path ahead
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
Look! Qingbo Stockaders! They even got a camp going!
Chen Qianyu
I bet they came through that opening near the gate.
Chen Qianyu
True. Tangtang treats us as Fam. They'll definitely agree to help.
Chen Qianyu
Well, since Tangtang treats us as Fam, we can definitely work something out.
Chen Qianyu
But now they're completely trapped in here.
6 Go to the first Ancient Sword Stele View on map
Story update
The Endministrator and Chen Qianyu see the ancient ruins hidden within Sword Vault Dale. After surveying the surroundings, they decide to head to the first Ancient Sword Stele.
Radio
Chen Qianyu
Impressive as always, Endmin! Knew this couldn't stop you!
7 Defeat the stockade residents blocking the way View on map
Radio
Chen Qianyu
These are ... huge! Way bigger than those in the Bureau! They must be the "Ancient Sword Steles" that Walton mentioned!
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Shocked Stockade Resident (Shocked Stockade Resident)
It's those Wulingers!
S
Shocked Stockade Resident (Shocked Stockade Resident)
How dare you come here! Blood for Big Bro!
Chen Qianyu
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Skipping to the fight already?!
8 Go to the first Ancient Sword Stele
Possible objectives
- Defeat the furious stockade residents blocking the way
Radio
Chen Qianyu
The shaking is getting even worse! Watch out!
9 Solve the mechanisms of the first Ancient Sword Stele View on map
Story update
The Endministrator and Chen Qianyu arrive at the first Ancient Sword Stele but the path forward has been blocked. The nearby mechanisms may offer a solution.
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
Wait? Are they ... your friends?
Chen Qianyu
Alright, go home and take care of yourself. Don't get bullied again!
Chen Qianyu
Ohhh, a gift for us?
Chen Qianyu
Thank you! Now, hurry on home.
Chen Qianyu
It trusted us so much ... and helped us out big time.
Chen Qianyu
Who knows? But from here on out, we're on our own.
Radio
Chen Qianyu
Hot-headed fools. I'll teach them a lesson on Tangtang's behalf!
10 Investigate the stone tablet nearby No map marker available
Radio
Chen Qianyu
Smartie? Haha, are you here to celebrate our victory?
11 Go to the second Ancient Sword Stele View on map
Story update
After solving the mechanisms of the first Ancient Sword Stele, the Endministrator and Chen Qianyu continue toward the second Ancient Sword Stele.
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
So this is where Great Yan stored its tech relics...
Chen Qianyu
...Let's start by looking for anything related to the "Chi Xiao Swordmancy"!
Chen Qianyu
These figures ... were they the builders and overseers of this vault? They look...
Chen Qianyu
They look like scholars and intellectuals.
Chen Qianyu
So many scrolls! It would take lifetimes to read them all. Endmin, why don't we look around for treasure?
Radio
Chen Qianyu
Road's blocked. And Walton's nowhere to be found. Hmm... Let's check the mechanism pillars nearby.
12 Go to the second Ancient Sword Stele View on map
Radio
Chen Qianyu
What was that...?! It literally shook the runes right off the pillar!
13 Rescue the Red Rockhowler View on map
Story update
A fearsome rockhowler pack is bullying the little red rockhowler that the Endministrator and Chen Qianyu encountered before. They decide to rescue it.
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
The sword stele "chains" are being pulled up from the bottom of the dale. Looks like the energy down there is getting weaker.
Chen Qianyu
Oh, I see... These steles act as the keys to the "lock" protecting whatever's buried in that dale.
Chen Qianyu
Well, the storytellers always say that the tech of Great Yan is one of the best in Terra.
Chen Qianyu
They built numerous wonders. Like the "Twelve Pagodas and Five Cities". Truly incredible.
Chen Qianyu
If we can revive those ancient wonders ... the Aggeloi and other rocky-crawlies wouldn't stand a chance!
Chen Qianyu
Hm? Who's there?!
Chen Qianyu
You're right. But what does it want...? Now we got Stockaders, Walton, and strange noises. None of this adds up.
Chen Qianyu
But like father always says: "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it." With your command and my blade, we've got this.
Chen Qianyu
You saw it too! It peeked out from the rock for a sec before bolting again...
Chen Qianyu
Alrighty, let's keep moving.
Radio
Chen Qianyu
Look at this destruction... Everything's been shaken up by more than a few earthquakes.
14 Keep going and reach the second Ancient Sword Stele View on map 1 View on map 2 View on map 3
Story update
The Endministrator and Chen Qianyu rescue the little red rockhowler. Together, the three of them continue toward the second Ancient Sword Stele.
Dialogue
W
Walton
Got any questions, my fellow partners? I'll share everything I know and hold nothing back!
W
Walton
Heh, I won't keep secrets from my partners. My grandfather passed away a year ago. While going through his belongings, I discovered a copy of this treaty.
W
Walton
The finding made me realize that my passion for archaeology is etched into my heritage. I then collaborated with the TGCC and secured their official approval.
Chen Qianyu
The TGCC is probably in it for the money, right?
W
Walton
I did sell the sponsorship rights. But commercial applications of any treasure found...
Chen Qianyu
Stop! I'm starting to feel ... that you're not much different from a treasure thief...
W
Walton
Simmer down, my partners! If you're interested, we can talk about it!
Chen Qianyu
Not interested. Just take the Columbian tech you want and bust out of here, buddy.
W
Walton
Music to my ears! Here's to a successful partnership!
W
Walton
That is quite a tale. From my observations, the ambient energy has influenced the fauna in the dale ... and changed them.
W
Walton
Some became violent, while others gained intellect and sapience. Smartie probably belonged to the latter.
W
Walton
The poor thing was beset upon by ferocious rockhowlers, so it sought people for help. Fortunately, it found me and became my partner...
Chen Qianyu
You call it your assistant ... and then use it as a bargaining chip in our deal. That's a bit shameless.
W
Walton
Heh, the art of negotiations. I believe you'll be helping it out along the way. Another win-win deal, isn't it?
Chen Qianyu
Huh, you really are a crafty one. Regardless, I'll help it shoo off the nasty howlers!
W
Walton
Sounds like a great start for our partnership!
W
Walton
Yes. From what I've noticed, those noises happen along with earthquakes.
W
Walton
The banging and shaking only started after the Stockade bumpkins got here. They've been fooling around with the mechanisms.
W
Walton
Since then, frenzied beasties have kept showing up. I'm also a victim of their folly.
Chen Qianyu
Perhaps some kind of power is trying to keep us out?
W
Walton
Mhmm... you're right. And as we approach the ruins at the bottom of the dale, this power becomes stronger.
W
Walton
So, I may need my reliable partners to help clear a path.
15 Defeat the fearsome Rockhowler View on map
Radio
Chen Qianyu
Finally, it's down!
16 Find Walton View on map
Story update
The Endministrator and Chen Qianyu chase out the fearsome rockhowler and find Walton cowering in his hiding spot. They ask him about the situation.
Dialogue
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???
I'm sorry, Endministrator. I'm Tianshi disciple Lin Hu, under orders to guard this area. No unauthorized personnel is permitted to enter.
L
Lin Hu
A while ago... Um, sorry, I can't say. Tianshi Lian's orders. Passage is for authorized personnel only.
Endministrator
(Maybe we should leave.)
Radio
Chen Qianyu
No sign of the Stockaders... This looks like rockhowler territory.
17 Leave the cave
Story update
The Endministrator and Chen Qianyu agree to work with Walton. Together, they reach the second Ancient Sword Stele and find the way blocked again. The mechanisms nearby must be used to open up a way forward.
Possible objectives
- Solve the mechanisms of the second Ancient Sword Stele
Dialogue
L
Lin Hu
Tianshi Lian just notified me. You may enter.
Chen Qianyu
Heh, the legendary Sword Vault Dale! Here we come!
L
Lin Hu
Oh, by the way, before I got here, a few unknown individuals had already forced their way in.
L
Lin Hu
Things inside are complicated, and there's radio interference. Please be extra careful.
Chen Qianyu
Alrighty! Once we figure out what's going on inside, we'll let you know!
L
Lin Hu
Then I'll leave it in your hands!
L
Lin Hu
Oh, and take this. Might be useful for dealing with obstacles in your path.
Radio
Chen Qianyu
Look at them! They're bullying the little red one! We gotta save it, Endmin!
Chen Qianyu
Wait, look at these... Seems like someone rushed in as soon as the Blight Tide receded.
18 Keep going deeper into Sword Vault Dale View on map
Story update
After leaving the second Ancient Sword Stele, the Endministrator, Chen Qianyu, and "Smartie" the Rockhowler make their way deeper into the dale.
Radio
Chen Qianyu
It's not afraid of us. So, were you the one tailing us back there?
19 Defeat the fearsome beasts blocking the way View on map
Story update
Fearsome beasts have blocked the cave and it is the only way. Defeat them to keep going.
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
Endmin! This looks like ancient Yanese script!
Chen Qianyu
Give me a sec... Lemme try to make sense of this...
Chen Qianyu
To open it, we must crack the central mechanism and return the three lights.
Chen Qianyu
Exactly! The remaining two steles probably work the same way.
Chen Qianyu
Heheh, seems we're "fated" to be here. Let's not keep the priceless treasure waiting!
Chen Qianyu
To summarize... Yan left these defensive locks to keep a hidden treasure safe.
Radio
Chen Qianyu
Is it trying to be our guide?
20 Go to the third Ancient Sword Stele View on map
Story update
After saying goodbye to "Smartie", the Endministrator and Chen Qianyu continue to make their way toward the third Ancient Sword Stele.
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
Huh... So this is what they stored here...
Chen Qianyu
Not really. I came seeking a sword, but left bearing scrolls... It's quite poetic, actually.
Chen Qianyu
And ... I can't help but feel a little sentimental...
Chen Qianyu
Very true! Well then, Endmin, let's head back and tell Xiaowu and the others to come have a look.
Chen Qianyu
Our ancestors didn't leave behind legendary weapons or lost tech. They preferred to give us ... a collection of culture and fine arts.
Radio
W
Walton
Help! HELP ME!
Chen Qianyu
That voice ... it's Walton!
21 Go to the third Ancient Sword Stele View on map
Story update
The Endministrator and Chen Qianyu must traverse a dangerous area to reach the last Ancient Sword Stele.
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
Thank the ancestors that giant rockhowler didn't wreck this place.
Chen Qianyu
Yeah! I'll go first!
Chen Qianyu
Okay... Hmm... Oh! Why don't you give it a try, Endmin?
?
???
Identity confirmed: Endministrator of Endfield Industries.
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???
Activating knowledge base authorization. Unlocking.
Radio
W
Walton
AAAAGH! SAVE ME!
22 Solve the mechanisms of the third Ancient Sword Stele
Story update
The Endministrator and Chen Qianyu must solve the mechanism of the final Ancient Sword Stele to reach the bottom of the dale.
23 Reach the bottom of the dale and uncover the secret View on map
Story update
All Ancient Sword Stele mechanisms have been solved. The path to the bottom of the dale has been revealed. Now, go and reveal the secrets at the heart of Sword Vault Dale.
Dialogue
Endministrator
(Is Smartie trying to remind us about something?)
Radio
Chen Qianyu
Looks like it's scared out of its wits. Endmin, we'd better watch our step too!
24 Defeat the giant Rockhowler No map marker available
Story update
The Endministrator and Chen Qianyu discover a Yanese vault at the bottom of the dale, but a giant rockhowler suddenly leaps out and blocks the way.
Dialogue
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We can fit through this opening, if it's not blocked by rocks.
?
From the looks of it, this cave-in seems recent.
Radio
Chen Qianyu
You wanna challenge us? Time to teach you a lesson!
Chen Qianyu
The path to the final sword stele ... doesn't look very easy.
25 Enter the treasure vault No map marker available
Story update
Enter the vault to gaze upon the relics that the Terrans have left for the people of Talos-II.
Dialogue
W
Walton
Trimounts fried fowl recipe... This is hardly worth patenting... I must find something a little more valuable...
W
Walton
I must profit from this trip!
W
Walton
But also a necessity! After all, I secured some venture capital from TGCC and signed a bet-on agreement...
W
Walton
Not at all! As a premium partner, you're welcome to drop by anytime, my dear Endmin!
Radio
Chen Qianyu
The quakes have stopped. Go, go, go!
26 Check the search results for "Chi Xiao" No map marker available
Radio
Chen Qianyu
That's it! The mechanism pillars are reacting!
27 Leave the place View on map
Story update
After discovering the actual "treasure" buried in the vault, the Endministrator and Chen Qianyu leave the facility and relate the discovery to Lian Xiaowu and Walton.
Radio
Chen Qianyu
Whoa, talk about a rush! We finally got this place sorted out.
Chen Qianyu
The seal at the bottom of the dale should already be lifted as well!
Chen Qianyu
This giant rockhowler... It must be the source of all that racket.
Chen Qianyu
We need to take it down! Fast!
28 Cutscene 19 dialogue
Dialogue
Chen Qianyu
Hey? You okay...? Endmin, he's been shocked senseless. What should we do?
Chen Qianyu
Listen up. I'm Operator Chen Qianyu of Endfield, and this is our Endministrator. I hope you like prison food, filthy crook!
W
Walton
WAIT! My friends, I'm a TGCC contract employee! Look! Here's my proof!
W
Walton
Of course! Henry Walton, registered archaeologist of the TGCC, at your service! I am entrusted with the retrieval of Terran technological relics!
Chen Qianyu
What are you on about? This is Yanese turf with Hongshan Academy of Sciences written all over it.
W
Walton
But my friends, do you even know what's buried here? All the knowledge and tech Terran nations once entrusted to Yan!
W
Walton
As the great-grandson of Dr. Indy Walton, former Columbia's plenipotentiary representative on the Supervisory Committee, I am here with official TGCC sponsorship.
W
Walton
I am entitled to create a backup of everything valuable you unearth here! As authorized by this treaty, signed by all Terran nations!
Chen Qianyu
But ... why didn't Xiaowu mention it? No. If you're gonna profit off this, I'd rather end the treasure hunt right now!
W
Walton
Wait! I've got a win-win idea. Since Endfield is a close ally of HAS, I believe we can negotiate a partnership!
W
Walton
I'm injured, but I can send my capable assistant "Smartie" to help you. As for me, I ask only for Columbian relic tech in return. Deal?
W
Walton
Yes! Smartie's that little red rockhowler! With my trusty buddy's help, we're all set to gain from this.
Chen Qianyu
So its name is Smartie... Seems like it'll be a big help. What do you think, Endmin?
Chen Qianyu
Fine. The Endmin has spoken. I'll go along.
W
Walton
A wise choice. I'll have Smartie scout for the next Ancient Sword Stele. Feel free to ask me about anything. And pleasure doing business with you!
W
Walton
Ah! I'm alive! Oh, thank you for saving my skin! Uh, I've scoured a few Wulinger trinkets... Pick one, no! Pick two! Token of my gratitude!
Chen Qianyu
Trinkets? Hold on... What are you doing here?
W
Walton
We're all in the same place so let's not play games. The treasure the Yanese left! That's why we're here. Oh! How about you work for me...
Chen Qianyu
A treasure thief? Perfect. We caught you super red-handed.
Other dialogue
90 Game scripting dialogue not tied to a specific quest step.
Chen Qianyu
Done! These sword stele "chains" have been pulled up! The seal below is now weaker.
Chen Qianyu
I'm a little worried too... Will these violent quakes damage the treasure vault?
Chen Qianyu
Patience, little one. We're heading out right now.
Chen Qianyu
This disturbance is way, way bigger than the first one.
Chen Qianyu
There's a rope up there... Smartie, you're up!
Chen Qianyu
It's Xiaowu! Oh, and Perlica's here, too!
Perlica
Endmin, I've found a hidden sector within the knowledge base. I believe it contains a recording about your past. Would you like to hear it?
U
Unknown Voice
Thanks to the assistance of Endfield Industries, we successfully built this vault and its defensive facilities despite the tight schedule.
V
Voice of the Endministrator (Generation Endmin)
Endfield exists for this very purpose.
U
Unknown Voice
Many questioned why we invested so much in the defense of this site despite the impending crisis. After all, the content of the vault might not warrant the resources spent to build it...
V
Voice of the Endministrator (Generation Endmin)
No, it's worth everything we spent.
V
Voice of the Endministrator (Generation Endmin)
For many years to come ... the Talosians will be forced to focus on technology, and devote themselves to weapons.
V
Voice of the Endministrator (Generation Endmin)
But a time will come when they hear, see, and read these treasures once again. They will learn that a weapon's value ... should be dictated by what it is meant to protect.
Chen Qianyu
Best speech ever, Endmin! Though some of those "treasures" are kinda hard for me to understand...
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Lian Xiaowu
A lesson well learned. The importance lies not in the sword, but the "sword's intent" of defending what truly matters. It's the very purpose of our Bureau of Swordmancers.
W
Walton
Hehe, a most unexpected reunion with old acquaintances, just as the old Yanese saying goes: "A familiar face at distant lands".
L
Lian Xiaowu
I didn't expect to meet a notorious "archaeological bounty hunter" again.
Chen Qianyu
I'll do the explaining. The vault actually protects the works of history and philosophy, plus some music, paintings, and movies...
W
Walton
We had quite an encounter. Mainly due to some ... misunderstanding.
Chen Qianyu
As for legendary weapons or tech relics, the vault ... has none of that.
L
Lian Xiaowu
Endmin, you and your team are also welcome to use these collections at any time.
L
Lian Xiaowu
Yes, as soon as she received the messages, Supervisor Perlica decided to come meet you here.
L
Lian Xiaowu
Such is the origin of our "Sword". Call the Tianshi Bureau Academy. These treasures must be properly secured and put to good use.
Chen Qianyu
Great! I gotta browse this awesome collection of wuxia movies!
Perlica
Endmin, Chen, you've both done a great job.
L
Lian Xiaowu
Thank you for locating our long-lost vault. What did you find? Anything related to our Bureau?
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???
Hey, wait! You can't pass through here!
Chen Qianyu
Rations and supplies... Feels like they intend to go real deep.
Chen Qianyu
Something just flew past?!
Chen Qianyu
So many twists and turns, and so dark too...
Chen Qianyu
I see light! That's gotta be the way out of here!
Chen Qianyu
The howling is coming from all sides, like the whole dale is crawling with rockhowlers.
Chen Qianyu
What's happening...? The vibrations caused the mechanism pillar to slide down...
Chen Qianyu
There's a passage here!
Chen Qianyu
The treasure vault is right before us... I'm a bit nervous. My heart is pounding.
Chen Qianyu
Wonder what knowledge and tech is in there. Prolly things HAS Tianshi could only dream of.
Chen Qianyu
This whole place is shaking... That roar came from the depths!
W
Walton
Hello! Where are you right now? Did you make all that noise back then?
Chen Qianyu
We kinda tinkered with the sword stele mechanisms...
W
Walton
I knew it! A direct causal link exists between those contraptions and wildlife activity!
W
Walton
Hurry over here quick...! And follow the red...
Chen Qianyu
What kind of game is Walton playing at...?
F
Furious Stockade Resident (Ya)
More Wulinger filth...?! Get lost you blighted scum!
Chen Qianyu
Oof, what a tough one. The Ancient Sword Stele is right ahead, let's keep moving!
Chen Qianyu
Let's follow the little one. It knows where the rocks won't hit!
Chen Qianyu
The second sword stele! Seeing it up close ... wow, it's amazing!
Chen Qianyu
Smartie looks impatient. Is it telling us to look closer at these lamps?
Chen Qianyu
Good job! We wouldn't have made it up here without you.
Chen Qianyu
The last Ancient Sword Stele ... should be over that way.
Chen Qianyu
Wow ... these Yanese ruins have to be over a century old! Why do they look so familiar?
Chen Qianyu
Hmm... The stone pillars... They look just like the sword pells back at the Bureau of Swordmancers! Xiaowu was right!
Chen Qianyu
This wooden path better stay in one piece!
Chen Qianyu
Hmm. Something's carved into that stone tablet.
W
Walton
S-save me! Something's setting off the local wildlife! They're gonna tear me to pieces!
Chen Qianyu
Where are you?!
W
Walton
Hurry! Before they break all my bones!
Chen Qianyu
There really is a treasure vault here!
Chen Qianyu
Wait. After all that commotion, why are things so quiet now...?
Chen Qianyu
Now I'm super curious about what's buried in the dale. But Walton also needs help... Let's go to the closest sword stele first!
Chen Qianyu
Where's Walton?! Where did he go?
Chen Qianyu
That Walton sneaked in here alone. Brave ... maybe crazy too. Treasure does that to people, I guess.
Chen Qianyu
Smartie's gift for us ... looks like a key. I wonder what it opens?
Chen Qianyu
The rockhowlers we came across just keep getting more freakish! I even saw one riding a manglerbeast!
Chen Qianyu
I wonder if we're gonna run into more surprises up ahead.
Chen Qianyu
Endmin, who do you think first designed and built these sword steles?
Endministrator
Their energies flow all the way down to the bottom of the dale...
Chen Qianyu
You're right! They look like ... chains.
Chen Qianyu
Ruins and broken walls. Wonder what they were used for over a century ago.
Chen Qianyu
The cave is so damp and wet. Let's hurry toward the light!
Chen Qianyu
This looks like the entry into a tomb... AH! I didn't mean to jinx us!
Chen Qianyu
Phew! Endmin, are you hurt?
Chen Qianyu
We're on the floor below the secret passage. Let's see where it leads.
Chen Qianyu
Careful! The rocks keep tumbling down! Watch your step!
Chen Qianyu
So it was them! These annoying troublemakers really know how to run!
Chen Qianyu
That was close! It must be those rockhowlers again!
Chen Qianyu
There's weird stuff on the ground. Don't step on it!
Chen Qianyu
These mechanism pillars... I bet they can open that door!
Chen Qianyu
But the track is blocked by a rock. We gotta think of something!
Chen Qianyu
Whoa. That noise is unbearable. How could those Stockaders stand it?!
Chen Qianyu
This mechanism is way harder than the one at the door. We got all these rocks to clear out!
Chen Qianyu
What the heck?! The runes vanish whenever the noise hits!
Chen Qianyu
Nice! Just one more to go!
Chen Qianyu
So many pools... Hey, see those lamps at the base of the sword stele? They got the same layout!
Chen Qianyu
All these mechanism pillars are submerged ... we gotta drain the water from the pools somehow.
Chen Qianyu
The lamp that matches this pool has lit up!
Chen Qianyu
I see! Push the pillars to the matching runes, and they'll stay put!
Chen Qianyu
The final sword stele! But an entire section has collapsed! Can the mechanism still open it?
Chen Qianyu
The mechanism has been split in two. Maybe putting both parts back will work?
Chen Qianyu
It's Walton! He certainly moves fast, doesn't he!
Endministrator
As long as he's not causing trouble, just let him be. We should keep looking for "Chi Xiao Swordmancy".