A Dragon Gallant, Its Ocean Distant

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## A Dragon Gallant, Its Ocean Distant

### Starting Location(s)

The Xianzhou Luofu - Scalegorge Waterscape

### Next Mission

Oblation Obtained, Order Ordained
Demise of Immortality, Finale of Calamity

* Rewards
* Characters

 600 60 1 14 "Pedujara: Even Immortality Ends" "Pedujara: Demiseless Existence" 150,000

Dan Feng, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae, Fu Xuan, Jing Yuan, Jingliu, March 7th, Trailblazer, Welt, Yingxing, Yubie

***A Dragon Gallant, Its Ocean Distant*** is the second part of the Trailblaze Mission chapter *Topclouded Towerthrust*. It automatically begins after completing *Oblation Obtained, Order Ordained*.

## Steps

1. Step into the ancient Vidyadhara ruins
2. Remove the three Vidyadhara seals 0/3
	1. Examine the Revelation Slate under the foot of the abomination
	2. Remove the seal based on the hints on the slate
3. Step into the depths of the Roots of the Arbor

## Gameplay Notes

The solutions of the seals are:

* Tile seal: touch the 4 seals in ascending order according to the lit-up tiles underneath the seals.
* Mural seal: touch the 4 seals in order of the Vidyadhara life cycle depicted in the murals (hatching rebirth, guidance from kin, departure, return to sea).
* Combat seal: touch the seals marked on the Revelation Stone in ascending order.

## Dialogue

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### Step into the ancient Vidyadhara ruins

 **Mission Description**

In front of everyone, Dan Heng revealed an appearance that he was unwilling to show to others — that of the Vidyadhara high elder. Using that power to part the waters of the ancient sea, he revealed the road leading to Roots of the Arbor.
While you were moving forward, the Lord Ravager Phantylia had swooped ahead, going deep inside the area and plotting a conspiracy against the long-life species of the Luofu. Scalegorge Waterscape

**Fu Xuan:** The annals mention that Scalegorge Waterscape was once the location of Dragon Palace. Small wonder — look at all these submerged structures...
**Jing Yuan:** I was fortunate enough to be here during The Shuhu Upheaval period — I witnessed this place in its prime. An age past — the palace was left in ruins, and the Vidyadhara used their sacred homeland to imprison the Arbor. The Luofu and the Xianzhou are greatly indebted to them.
**Jing Yuan:** Lady Fu.
**Fu Xuan:** Here, general.
**Jing Yuan:** Remain here — lead the Cloud Knights in defense of this passage. We must prevent further incidents.
**Fu Xuan:** Jing Yuan... General, are you planning to face Phantylia alone?
**Jing Yuan:** I wouldn't say so, I'll be counting on a few friends for support.
**Cloud Knight Soldier:** General! Don't cast us aside! We're willing to go with you!
**Cloud Knight Soldier:** Yes, General! We may not be the mightiest force, but it's our duty as Cloud Knights to protect the Xianzhou — how can we let outworlders face the danger while we stay behind the lines!? With your permission, sir, allow me to lead the way.
**Jing Yuan:** I understand your sentiment, soldiers...
**Jing Yuan:** ...but the adversary ahead of us is not an Abomination of Abundance. They are a Lord Ravager of the Antimatter Legion. Crossing this line will bring you into the conflict between the Reignbow ArbiterLan and the Ruin AuthorNanook...
**Jing Yuan:** You have a more important duty. Cloud Knights, attention!
**Jing Yuan:** After I enter the Ambrosial Arbor, and if the seawater returns to its original state, you must withdraw immediately and seal off the delve once more. The Master Diviner will lead you.
**Cloud Knight Soldier:** Yes, general!
**Jing Yuan:** Lady Fu, if I am unable to return, I entrust you with the important task of relaying the full account to the other Xianzhou ships.
**Fu Xuan:** ...I trust you will be here to re-issue the order in person... but whatever the outcome, I will do as you command and honor the mission.
**Jing Yuan:** Ha, spoken like a true general.
(Obtain  "Sanctus Medicus Dharani" ×1)
(Optional, speak to Fu Xuan again)
Fu Xuan is currently laying out war plans with the Cloud Knights. It's best not to interrupt her right now.
(While walking towards the marked destination)
**March 7th:** Phew, these steps are so apart. Gotta find a way down...
(Upon arrival)
**Old Voice:** Use Scalegorge Waterscape to seal the Arbor? Treason! Blasphemy!
**Old Voice:** You've lost your senses! You think this will gain the trust of the Xianzhou natives? Those who are not of our kind can never be of our mind!
**Voice of High Elder:** I understand your misgivings, but my decision is made. That is the course we must take.
**Old Voice:** I... very well. In that case, I will report you to the Preceptors and have you stripped of the name and power of the high elder.
**Dan Heng:** This must be... the first high elder that accepted the mission to quell the Ambrosial Arbor...
**Dan Heng:** According to tradition, from then on, successive high elders were obliged to return to the Dragonvista Rain Hall. They would guide the tides of the ancient sea to guard and strengthen the Arbor's seal.
**Jing Yuan:** Do you remember now?
**Dan Heng:** Yes, "reverence to the three talons, the path to the great roots..." It's the way to the root depths.
**March 7th:** Is that some kind of riddle? "Reverence to the three talons..." What the heck does that mean?
**Dan Heng:** Don't worry about it, just follow me.

### Remove the three Vidyadhara seals 0/3

(While moving towards the marked areas)
**March 7th:** What a huge palace — completely abandoned... That must have been difficult for them — imagine how upset you'd be if you had to abandon me.
**Dan Heng:** For the Vidyadhara, it must have been a necessary sacrifice.
**Percipient Sconce**
A ceremonial lamp left by the Vidyadhara that contains the Vidyadhara's power of sealing.
By lighting them up in a **specific sequence**, the corresponding seals in Scalegorge Waterscape can be removed.
(Approach the first seal)
**Dan Heng:** This is one of the places mentioned in the riddle — one of the three talons. If we can break the seal here, we'll be a step closer to the roots of the Arbor.
**March 7th:** Those seals you mentioned — do you mean these weird-looking stone lanterns?
**Dan Heng:** That's right. From what I recall, we have to touch these stone lanterns in a particular sequence to unlock the seals in this area.
**Jing Yuan:** In that case then, I'll leave it to you.
**Dan Heng:** I'll... do my best.
(After removing the first seal)
**Dan Heng:** It worked.
**March 7th:** General, did you... hear about Miss Tingyun...?
**Jing Yuan:** I received word from Lady Fu. The depth of Phantylia's infiltration, along with her meticulous planning, makes her extremely difficult to guard against.
**Jing Yuan:** The Cloud Knights will carry out an investigation, but for now our most pressing matter is to put a stop to Phantylia's scheme.
(Approach the second seal)
**Dan Heng:** ...This seal was already on the verge of breaking before the Ambrosial Arbor's resurrection.
(After removing the second seal)
**Dan Heng:** Okay, let's head to the third seal.
(Approach the third seal)
**Dan Heng:** The last of the three talons is here.
(After removing the third seal)
**Dan Heng:** The reverence to the three talons is complete... Now we must head for the roots of the Arbor.
**Dan Heng:** The roots of the Arbor are still growing.
**Jing Yuan:** It's Phantylia... We must hurry.

(At the tile seal, when done in the incorrect order)
**March 7th:** Hey, check it out. The bases of these stone lanterns are different...

(Optional, speak to Vidyadhara Mirage Echo near the tile seal)
**Middle-Aged Voice:** If your people knew that you had brought me here, there would be great unrest.
**Voice of High Elder:** They will never know. Keep quiet, Yingxing — this will make us even. I will give you two hours — research what you can. Remember — two hours.
**Middle-Aged Voice:** I'm a short-life species, do you think two hours isn't enough? It will be done.
**Voice of High Elder:** Hmph...
...
**Dan Heng:** That's Dan Feng's voice... but what about the other person? So familiar...

(After the description of the first mural inspected)
**March 7th:** This mural is pretty interesting... Looks like time hasn't had any effect on it.
**Dan Heng:** This mural must be related to the others here. It tells the story of the Vidyadhara self-reincarnation, from the hatching rebirth in the ancient sea, to the return to that same sea as the cycle begins again.
**March 7th:** Hey, do you think this could be related to the seals?
**Dan Heng:** Perhaps.
**March 7th:** Perhaps...? Fair enough, it's tough racking your brains all the time — I'm struggling to keep track...
(Inspect the hatching rebirth mural)
**Dan Heng:** "Beneath the lunar glow adorned, Vidyadhara eggs begin to form, and from the ancient sea rebirthed, to walk again on solid earth."
**Dan Heng:** This mural describes the Vidyadhara hatching rebirth in the Lunarescent Depths — the beginning of self-reincarnation.
(Inspect the guiding mural)
**Dan Heng:** "Our reincarnation's greatest cost, the wisdom of a past life lost, yet through the teachings of our kind, unto the young again consigned."
**Dan Heng:** The mural depicts the Vidyadhara being guided by their elder, wiser kin after their rebirth.
(Inspect the departure mural)
**Dan Heng:** "Our people sing the hymn of clouds, and dance to water's cherished sounds, and high above the dragon flies, to each is destined different skies."
**Dan Heng:** This mural portrays the Vidyadhara young. They acquire knowledge and depart for different places on the Xianzhou — thereby dedicating themselves to serving the Alliance.
(Inspect the return mural)
**Dan Heng:** "And as the day is almost gone, return alone to water's song, beneath the waves in silver shell, await new life that time will tell."
**Dan Heng:** The worldly limit of the Vidyadhara is reached after seven centuries. They return to the ancient sea and form a shell — awaiting the next hatching rebirth.
(At the mural seal, when done in the incorrect order)
**Jing Yuan:** What seems to be the problem, friend? It would appear the seals have you at a loss.
**Jing Yuan:** Could the murals in our vicinity be related to the seals?

(Optional, speak to Vidyadhara Mirage Echo near the mural seal)
**Young Lady's Voice:** Young master, must we really forsake Scalegorge Waterscape?
**Voice of High Elder:** ...Can you forgive me, Yueyan?
**Young Lady's Voice:** I cannot say, young master. I feel resentment in my heart, but there are also... feelings I cannot put into words.
**Young Lady's Voice:** The senior Vidyadhara say that the Xianzhou offered us this place — that we hail from another world. Is it time to repay them?
...
**Dan Heng:** It is time to repay them.
(Optional, approach Ambrosial Arbor before unlocking all seals)
**Welt:** The Arbor is near, but if we can't complete this ceremony then we won't be able to get close.
**Jing Yuan:** Phantylia will soon have control of the Arbor... Quickly.

#### Defeat the abomination occupying this area

(Approach the combat seal)
**Jing Yuan:** There are abominations up ahead. Careful, everyone.

#### Examine the Revelation Slate under the foot of the abomination

(After the battle, and when done in the incorrect order)
**Welt:** Hmm... did you notice the flagstone the creature was stepping on? I wonder if it has any connection to the seal...
 Investigate
(Obtained  Revelation Slate ×1)

(Optional, speak to Vidyadhara Mirage Echo near the combat seal)
**Cold Voice:** That should do, general.
**Young Voice:** Mm, enough.
**Young Voice:** Haha, don't be nervous sir, this is a mere formality for me and the Ten-Lords Commission.
**Unfeeling Voice:** This is of vital importance to the Ambrosial Arbor's seals — safety must be guaranteed.
**Cold Voice:** Quelling the Abor is the duty of the Vidyadhara.
**Unfeeling Voice:** Keep in mind, this generation cannot afford to repeat the failure of the previous high elder.
**Cold Voice:** ...Of course.
...
**Dan Heng:** The Cloud Knight general and the Ten-Lords Commission. They performed regular inspections of Scalegorge Waterscape...
(Optional, speak to the Vidyadhara Mirage Echo near the Palace Ruin Depths space anchor)
**Old Voice:** Who are you!?
**Lady's Voice:** ...Dan Feng said only the high elder can enter here.
**Old Voice:** That traitor is already dead. Who are you? What do you want with the high elder?
**Lady's Voice:** What do I want?
**Lady's Voice:** I want to see her... see how she's faring... I want to see her!
...
**Dan Heng:** A mysterious intruder... but that voice is so familiar...
(Optional, interact with Vidyadhara egg, first interaction)
**March 7th:** What is this?
**Jing Yuan:** Miss March, I would advise you to refrain from interfering with the Vidyadhara.
**March 7th:** Huh? The Vidyadhara? You mean these pearls will turn into people?
**Jing Yuan:** When the life of a Vidyadhara is over, they return to the ancient sea and form a shell, before emerging anew. This is the hatching rebirth cycle.
**March 7th:** ...Whoaaaa...

### Step into the depths of the Roots of the Arbor

**March 7th:** Is that a dragon!?
**Dan Heng:** We've reached the end. These are the roots of the Ambrosial Arbor, where the vestiges of Abundance lie.
**Dan Heng:** "Reverence to the three talons, the path to the great roots..." This is it. Under the power of the high elder, the Arbor's roots have formed into the image of a dragon.
**Dan Heng:** Now, I will break the final seal...
**Jing Yuan:** I hope everyone is prepared?
(Enter Exploratory Excursion Roots of the Arbor)

(Begin *Demise of Immortality, Finale of Calamity*)

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