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Huanglong I Act VII
Truthseeker's Pass
According to Xinyi, Hongzhen's Mayor, Jinhsi has gone off to Truthseeker's Pass, or the Court of Savantae Ruins. The Cipher Key stored in the heart of Truthseeker's Pass is a precondition to opening Mianloong Chamber and the audience with Jué, the Sentinel.
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Changli:
One last Flare Stone to go. There's a Carrier Lift nearby... Is the Flare Stone on the floor beneath us?
Changli:
We should be able to find Jinhsi soon...
Rover:
I'm done with all three Flare Stones.
Changli:
Good. Let's head back to the entrance. We should be able to access the Cipher Key now.
Changli:
Good. Did you see the Tacetite Fulminate on that cliff? Perhaps we can create an opening in this disk with an explosion.
Changli:
The blockade has been lifted. Let's go in.
Changli:
One of the Photonvault always ends up blocked off. We can't seem to break three of them at once... Rover, perhaps we'll need to use the Chronosorter.
Rover:
It worked! The opening fits right onto the middle Photonvault.
Changli:
Rover, now we can hit the three Photonvaults simultaneously.
Rover:
That thing up ahead... Is it another mechanism?
Changli:
It seems to have unlocked after we got rid of those holograms. Let's go and have a look.
Changli:
There is still another Photonvault to break. We can't reach it from here.
Changli:
We may need to look around for a better vantage point.
Changli:
This hidden area may allow us to reach that Photonvault.
Changli:
One last Flare Stone to go. There's a Carrier Lift nearby... Is the Flare Stone on the floor beneath us?
Changli:
We should be able to find Jinhsi soon...
Changli:
Jinhsi...
Changli:
Look, our last target. On those floating floor tiles. We need a way to restore them.
Rover:
It's not working... We may need to follow a specific order.
Changli:
It worked.
Changli:
The Court of Savantae set many traps here. They must have worked hard to protect Mianloong Chamber.
Jinhsi:
It's a trap! Rover, watch out!
Rover:
Something above the Carrier Lift seems stuck.
Rover:
Why are there Tacet Discord here? No, these monsters... They don't look like the usual Tacet Discords.
Changli:
These, too, look like the works of the Court of Savantae.
Changli:
Did they create these simulated holograms to protect this place?
Changli:
Interesting. It seems the one who was immune to the Temporal Disruption provided insights on the invention of Chronosorters.
Changli:
That was to say, the Court of Savantae had such a thorough understanding of Temporal Disruptions, and there was a trace of it.
The documents show that the Court of Savantae used Chronosorters to test the Second Resonance Awakening hypothesis, which suggests that colliding frequencies can unlock greater potential within a Resonator. You theorize that the prophesied conflict between Jinhsi and the Sentinel is intended to allow Jinhsi to acquire the ability to manipulate time through this Second Resonance. However, the experiments indicate that the Resonator's Overlocking may be necessary to attain this power.
Changli:
Is that so...
Changli:
What does it say?
Rover:
The Sentinel never tried to interfere with natural death before. Why did it make an exception?
Jinhsi:
...
Rover:
We've reached the Carrier Lift.
Changli:
The stone slates have formed a path. Now we can bring the Tacetite Fulminate across the water.
Rover:
I see. Are we going to aim the opening in that disk at the Photonvault in the middle?
Changli:
Decades have passed, but those researchers' presence still lingers in this place...
Changli:
Another Chronosorter... The second Flare Stone should be behind this gate.
Changli:
Rover, let's restore the collapsed gate with this Chronosorter.
Changli:
Another Chronosorter. Let's give it a try.
Changli:
Look at that device on the floating slab. It could help us open the path to other places. Shall we give it a try?
Changli:
Hmm. So it turned you into a Clang Bang?
Changli:
Rover, please use the "Leap Device" to eject yourself and crash through that ice wall.
The documents show that the Court of Savantae used Chronosorters to test the Second Resonance Awakening hypothesis, which suggests that colliding frequencies can unlock greater potential within a Resonator. You theorize that the prophesied conflict between Jinhsi and the Sentinel is intended to allow Jinhsi to acquire the ability to manipulate time through this Second Resonance. However, the experiments indicate that the Resonator's Overlocking may be necessary to attain this power.
Changli:
Is that so...
Changli:
So, this file confirms that the Chronosorters are artificial Resonance Objects.
Changli:
They activate when hit with a strong impact to create the corresponding Resonance Effects.
Changli:
And this also answers my previous question: the Chronosorters rewind time through resonating with the Sentinel.
Changli:
No, it was nowhere near enough. The Chronosorters shut down once they are removed from the Sentinel's range or the abnormal time flow on Mt. Firmament.
Changli:
Plus, as artificial Resonance Objects, their capacity is limited.
Changli:
According to the Court of Savantae researchers, there was a hypothesis that could potentially make them more powerful—the Second Resonance Awakening hypothesis.
Changli:
Which states the collision between two resonating frequencies might cause a Second Resonance Awakening...
Changli:
...Yes. That fight has to happen to trigger a Second Resonance Awakening for Jinhsi, so she may exert even stronger Resonance Abilities... Ones that allow her to restore the flow of time.
Changli:
Countless Chronosorters were made to collide with the Sentinel's frequencies, but they were no match. All the machines turned to dust.
Changli:
One Chronosorter briefly showed the power to restore time before breaking apart.
Changli:
This proved that a Second Awakening can indeed improve Resonance Ability.
Changli:
The research log mentioned that all Chronosorters were working in an overdrive mode.
Changli:
—It's similar to how human Resonators experience Overclocking, they wrote.
Changli:
Overclocking happens when a Resonator overexerts their ability. And this researcher who wrote this suggests that it might be the key to triggering a Second Awakening.
Changli:
No, it's not. Exhausting oneself will only result in destruction...
Changli:
In addition, I noticed another detail in these records.
Changli:
The Chronosorters required manual control, while the Sentinel Jué appeared to be under someone else's command.
Changli:
In that only incident of success, just as the 'Chronosorter' was about to break down, that "peculiar visitor" gave an order to the Sentinel.
Changli:
And the Sentinel successfully transferred some kind of energy to the Chronosorter thanks to that order.
Changli:
Rover, do you have an idea?
Changli:
The Sentinel's situation is worse than we thought. It had already sustained severe injuries when it descended upon Mt. Firmament...
Changli:
"With one of the Temporal Programs lost"... It no longer had the power to restore time, instead it could only stop and rewind it.
Rover:
So the Sentinel protected Hongzhen with its power, but it couldn’t return things back to normal?
Changli:
It would seem so...
Changli:
According to their theories, the Sentinel's injury would worsen over time. And if the Sentinel perishes... the Temporal Disruptions will spiral out of control, engulfing all of Jinzhou.
...
Changli:
So the Fractsidus just added a pinch of salt to the already gaping wounds on Mt. Firmament...
Changli:
There is nothing we can do. At least that's what it says in these records.
Changli:
Only the Mianloong Chamber can provide temporary relief for the Sentinel, but it won't heal it completely.
Changli:
In the end, the Sentinel and a "peculiar visitor" who was immune to Time Disruptions would have to come up with a last resort.
Changli:
The Sentinel couldn't be fixed, so they decided to replicate its power onto a Resonator through induced Resonance...
Changli:
Their experiments resulted in the first Chronosorter—a manmade Resonance Object.
Changli:
No. A Chronosorter can only rewind time within a narrow range. It's no match for the Sentinel's immense power.
Changli:
We are getting closer and closer to the truth.
Changli:
Two more Flare Stones left. Everything aside, first we must find Jinhsi.
The stone gate, marked with the Flare Crest, has stars that correspond to Flare Stones. To unlock the gate, you need to find and activate the other two stones. Changli discovers traces left by Jinhsi nearby and deduces that she may be on the verge of Overlocking.
Changli:
The glowing patterns on that gate... It's a Flare Crest.
Changli:
Yes. The Flare Crests have a complex structure, but they can be deciphered with patience.
Changli:
See how each star represents a Flare Stone?
Changli:
That mechanism we accidentally solved earlier should be one of them.
Changli:
Yes, we still need the other two Flare Stones to open it.
Changli:
...Wait.
Changli:
The blood and scales here... It's Jinhsi.
Changli:
She is likely teetering on the edge of Overclocking now.
Changli:
We are running out of time.
You finally find Jinhsi, who appears greatly weakened. She has learned from the Court of Savantae's records that the Sentinel was injured upon arriving at Mt. Firmament, and its worsening condition is causing the increasingly unstable flow of time. With Jinzhou endangered, Jinhsi intends to verify the Court's claims for herself. If necessary, she is prepared to engage the Sentinel in battle to trigger a Second Resonance, even if it means risking her life.
Jinhsi:
You...
Changli:
Don't worry. Rover is special. The Temporal Dusruption can't hurt {Male=him;Female=her}.
Jinhsi:
I... *cough*... but Changli, your...
Shh...
Changli:
I gave my word to be your pawn and I intend to keep it. As your teacher and courtier, it is only right for me to do so.
Changli:
And let's not forget, without me playing the Wayfinder for Rover, we wouldn't even have {Male=him;Female=her} here.
Changli:
Rover has a strong connection to this place. You need {Male=his;Female=her} help to resolve Mt. Firmament's crisis.
Jinhsi:
But... We already owe Rover a lot.
Jinhsi:
Thank you, Rover... Thank you.
Jinhsi:
Rover, I will do everything I can to rescue the Sentinel as soon as possible, then we can finally talk to it in person. It will surely have the answers you want.
Changli:
Let's cut to the chase.
Changli:
What did you find in Truthseeker's Pass, Jinhsi?
Jinhsi:
According to the Court of Savantae's records... the Sentinel was already injured upon its arrival at Mt. Firmament.
Jinhsi:
As time passed and its condition worsened, the flow of time became unstable here, causing Temporal Disruptions that could potentially threaten Jinzhou.
Jinhsi:
Only the Sentinel's Appointed Resonator can restore its Temporal Mandate...
Jinhsi:
Their records indicate a solution.
Jinhsi:
To reverse the rapid aging effect from Temporal Disruptions, I must deliberately collide with the Sentinel's Resonance power during combat—triggering my Second Resonance Awakening. That will enhance my power beyond its limits.
Changli:
Let's say you can achieve all that, but Jinhsi... Do you understand what is at stake for yourself?
Jinhsi:
I understand.
Jinhsi:
...I share a Resonance connection with Jué, but I never took the time to truly get to know it... I've been blind to its suffering for so long...
Jinhsi:
Sentinel Jué has been guiding us since the city's founding with its wise words and well-crafted decisions.
Jinhsi:
The Temporal Disruptions we face are just a side effect of its efforts to protect local people.
Jinhsi:
...Without the Sentinel blocking out Tacet Discords through its time-manipulation power, Jinzhou would be a barren wasteland today.
Changli:
So what do you plan to do, Jinhsi?
Changli:
If the Sentinel's condition is indeed incurable... Nobody knows how far the Temporal Disruptions will continue to spread.
Changli:
Today it's Mt. Firmament, but tomorrow it could be all of Jinzhou.
Jinhsi:
I... I will...
Jinhsi:
If it truly comes down to that, I'll fulfill Jué's prophecy myself.
Jinhsi:
It's the only way to save Mt Firmament, protect Jinzhou, and help the Sentinel.
Changli:
Have you thought about the consequences, Jinhsi?
Changli:
Trying to trigger a Second Awakening by fighting the Sentinel... It could make you Overclock at any moment.
Changli:
We both know what that means. You could lose your mind forever, or even disintegrate into dust... You don't want to end up like those Chronosorters, shredded under immense pressure.
Changli:
On top of that... Do you honestly believe you can fight in your current condition?
Changli:
I can see right through your façade, Jinhsi. You're essentially committing suicide at this point.
Jinhsi:
You're one to talk, my teacher.
Jinhsi:
I learned from the best. When have you ever backed down from risking your life for what you believe in?
Changli:
Oh? I don't remember ever teaching you that.
Changli:
We all die eventually, but we need to stay alive as long as we can to achieve more.
Changli:
Jinhsi, you must live and inherit the Sentinel's power. Then you can save and protect these people for years to come.
Jinhsi:
Changli... I...
Changli:
... Jinhsi, I don't intend to stop you. I know you've made up your mind.
Changli:
That's why I brought Rover here.
Changli:
You may have already guessed it. Rover is indeed the hero who fought by our Sentinel's side during Jinzhou's early days. {Male=He;Female=She} is also the mysterious visitor spoken of in tales about Mt. Firmament.
Changli:
All evidence we've gathered points to this being true.
Changli:
If anyone can help us with the situation at Mt. Firmament, it must be Rover.
Jinhsi:
Thank you, my teacher... Jinhsi will keep your words in mind.
Changli:
Lastly, we still don't know for sure how the Fractsidus is keeping our Sentinel trapped. This will determine if you can actually meet it face to face.
Changli:
Yes, it could be any of these scenarios. Lady Xinyi is already on the case. We should get an answer soon.
Changli:
The Cipher Key should be inside the stone chamber, behind its entrance gate. There is one more Flare Stone to work out. Let's get moving.