4th Anniversary Event

The 4th Anniversary event was an event held on June 15, 2022. In game, It featured the anniversary skin of **Synchron • Illusion** (*Blissful*) and their new Ultimate. The story introduced Zhurong, the 4 remaining Palaces and Divine Master.

* **Main characters:** Synchron, Brella, Brenetta, Dhrtar, Viru, Natrix, SkyBreaker, Grand Pure One, Arthur, Jade Emperor, Milu Deer, Pu Xian, Manjusri, Red Essence, Shen Gongbao, Jiang Ziya, Yang Ren, Wukong, Coderella, Mercy, Dragon Girl, Jiro, Jing Wei, Duobao, Nugua, Shiji, Heavenbound, Green Dragon, White Tiger, Suzaku, Black Tortoise, Golden Peerless One
* **Main location:** Watchtower, 9 Palaces, Esper City
* **Collect:** Stamina
* **Rewards**: Synchron • Illusion skin (Blissful) and Ultimate (Bloom as One)
* **Event site:** https://qwq.163.com/jqsys/

## Part 1: Floral Diffusion (June 15 - July 5)

### ***Chapters***

As of the moment, the plot it's not available in English version.

### ***Official Description***

***Jade Academy** unites with* ***ReV*** *to stop **Heavenbound** and **Watchtower** to continue with the Zhurong* plan*.*

*"Barrier River splits into two branches: ReV and Jade Academy, presenting two distinct paths. Choose ReV or Jade Academy branch and clear stages to collect Equinox Ember and claim rich rewards. A major crisis is looming over the Watchtower base. It's a battle of strength and intelligence. Once a branch has been selected, it cannot be abandoned or altered. You may select a different branch after you have cleared the current branch.*
*Form a squad and collect Equinox Embers to thwart Watchtower. You can also claim generous chest rewards. Equinox Embers can be obtained by daily login, event sharing and fights. Teaming up with squad members will give you additional Equinox Embers.*
 *Esper City Guardian Chest is available for all server players when the suppression progress reaches 100%. Extra awards will be distributed as per the individual and squad Equinox Embers. The event rewards include: Exclusive skins and Equinox Ember Chest"*

## Part 2: Bloom as One (July 6 - August 2)

FIght in battles and collect Equinox Energy to claim Rebloom Seeds and Synchron • Illusion's Ultimate. Unlock event missions to collect Rebloom Seeds and exchange for rich rewards in the Exchange Shop!

### ***Chapters***

#### 1. Tears in Fire

"This may not be a hymn to a hero or a star. What exactly is a hero? When faced with a crisis, they step up to save the day. What exactly is a star? In the night of darkness, they risk their lives to bring light to the world. Rarely could anyone accomplish such a feat. The majority of us have no chance of becoming legends who escape death or witnessing mecha descent. It takes all of our willpower not to retreat from the deadly battle. Miracles? It is only a recounting of a survivor's tale." "There is no such thing as victory without sacrifice or memory that fades not."

Manjusri and others use the remaining power to cleanse the Equinox Flower and revive you. You carry their hopes as you make your way to the battlefield where the war is still raging. Flames engulf the valley on the Watchtower's exterior, while the Palace of Li wrecks the world's justice and mercy. The Jade Academy team is already covered in wounds and blood. If Heavenbound of Middle Palace is the pinnacle of scheming, then the Palace of Li Zhurong represents the height of brutality. He is the God of Fire, whose one and only desire is to destroy.

Zhurong picks Wukong up by the neck. Writhing in anguish, Wukong is too weak to escape Zhurong's grasp. Gravely injured, Wukong's life is at stake.

> *Wukong*: Ughh...
> *Zhurong*: You are not deserving of being the second "Him"!
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Then Zhurong drops his hand, but Wukong is still confined by an invisible force. With a flick of the index finger, the flames carry the Golden Cudgel over. He uses the Golden Cudgel to consistently press down onto Wukong's chest.

*Pu Xian*: Stop--!

Pu Xian has already been injured from several battles. But, upon seeing Zhurong's fatal blow, he quickly summons the lotus. Lava erupts from underneath when Zhurong raises his hand, causing the boulders to shoot into the air and crash against Wukong. Pu Xian and Wukong are both knocked to the ground with a bone-shattering thud.

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Zhurong grabs the Golden Cudgel with contempt, twists it effortlessly, and then tosses it into the lava. Rather than continuing his attack, Zhurong bursts out laughing hysterically after deflecting the team's assaults, and motions them over for a challenge. Afterward, he turns around and slowly levitates midair. He appears to be engrossed in the lava flow and is indifferent to the activities behind him.

> *Jiro*: Zhurong,,, I wasn't expecting him to be so strong...
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> *Arthur*: Is Wukong alright?
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> *Coderella*: He's in a coma. We must stop the bleeding first!
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> *Red Essence*: Mercy and I will tend the injured. Don't worry!
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Red Essence transports Wukong to the back, where Dragon Girl and Mercy are treating the injured. Yang Ren, Jiang Ziya, and Shen Gongbao are still receiving treatment for their severe wounds. Blazing flames and thick smoke are billowing up from the battlefield. Zhurong is floating up in the air, his back turned to the crowd.

> *Jade Emperor*: Grand Pure One, has it occurred to you that Zhurong resembles...
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> *Grand Pure One*: I also saw the resemblance. However, this is not the time to dwell on that. Zhurong is standing with his back to us. We must attack him with all our might.
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> *Jade Emperor*: How much power do you still have?
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> *Grand Pure One*: The same as you. What? You don't want to take a chance?
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> *Jade Emperor*: Nonsense! You and I won the bet on the war last time. We have no reason to fear now.
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> *Grand Pure One*: We did win, but at what cost?
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> *Jade Emperor*: At the very least, we survived.
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Jade Emperor and the others decide to attack Zhurong by surprise in full force using everyone's ultimate.

> *Jiro:* Let us then fight to death!
> *Arthur:* Got it!
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With Coderella's syncing device, Jade Emperor, Grand Pure One, Jiro, Arthur, and Pu Xian begin attacking in unison. With everyone lined up, the Yin and Yang Fish emerge underneath Grand Pure One's sleeves.

> Grand Pure One: Above the sky, below the earth.
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> Jade Emperor: The One above all, the Truth of the universe!
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> Pu Xian: Thou shalt perish!
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The Sacred Edict glides from Jade Emperor's fingers and orbits around the Yang Fish. Pu Xian's gun morphs into a holy lotus, turning the Yin Fish into gold. The Yin and Yang Fish have accumulated unlimited energy in a split second. The forces of the three begin to collide and combine.

> Jiro: Surrender, the force of evil!
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Jiro directs his trident at the center of the Yin and Yang Fish by infusing energy into his right arm. He then makes a motion to strike Zhurong with the trident. As the weapon and the Yin and Yang Fish soar, the galaxy's power descends from the sky. A white light resembling lightning encircles the trident.

> Arthur: That is our greatest might...
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The Yin and Yang energy of Grand Pure One, Jade Emperor's Rule of Law, and Pu Xian's holy lotus all merge into Jiro's trident, carrying the mark of the cosmos... It strikes Zhurong like a bolt of lightning!

> Zhurong: Argh!
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The sharp edge of the trident quenches the encircling flames of Zhurong, the cosmos lightning pierces into Zhurong's torso, and the Yin and Yang Fish merge into a glided force by Zhurong's sides. A tremendous explosion rattles the earth. Zhurong, the Palace of Li, collapses into the lava.

> Coderella: Wonderful! A perfect shot!
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> You, who have lost the power of Red Spider Lily, arrive on the battlefield just in time.
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> Pu Xian: You're awake, Synchron. That's fantastic!
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> Grand Pure One: But your Equinox Flower power...
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> Synchron: I... I can no longer feel the power. But-- [Player's choice]
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Coderella: Zhurong has been injured. Next, we must close the parallel universe's "portal," the purple rift. That's the only way to permanently...
You spot a ball of purple flames rising from the distant lava before Coderella finishes her sentence. Everyone else has their backs turned, so you're the only one who sees that... Zhurong emerges unscathed from the flames.

> Synchron: Guys, watch out --! [Player's choice]
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Zhurong raises a hand and lava bursts forth right where you are standing. Pu Xian, Coderella, and Jade Emperor are the closest to you... [Player's choice] Coderella, anticipating your next move, pushes you across the lava. However, they take a hit by Zhurong's molten flames and sustain serious injuries. The palace of Li Zhurong levitates in midair, obstructing half of the sunlight. Zhurong has been unaffected by the joint attack of all Jade Academy members. Since emerging from the lava, he has grown more violent and irrational.

> Grand Pure One: How is it possible that Zhurong can still fight?!
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> Jiro: Damn it! Even holding my gun was too hard.
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> Zhurong: Fires ragins, flames blazing!
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Nine flames emerge from the earth, one by one infusing into Zhurong's back. His muscle continues to grow, emitting black smoke like fiery wings. The flames are concentrated on his palm and are directed at you. You quiver and sweat profusely, either from heat or terror. Suddenly, Zhurong's attention is diverted from the battle by a fire rock that hits him in the had. Then, a fiery chain is flying in his way. When Zhurong spins around, the chain immediately turns to liquid.

> Synchron: Jing Wei!
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> Jing Wei: Synchron! Are you guys okay?
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> Grand Pure One: Jing Wei? His daughter...
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Zhurong turns to face the girl in the distance. Eyes glow, she raises her Bird Slingshot.

> Jing Wei: Father? Is that you...?
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Grand Pure One helps Jade Emperor up and they exchange a solemn glance. The words of Jing Wei have verified their assumption.

> Jing Wei: It's been so many years/ Why... Why didn't you go home?
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Jing Wei's words appear to be lost on Zhurong. His face has not changed in any way. He crosses his hands over his chest and absorbs the lava's heat.

> Jing Wei: What are you doing, father? Why did you harm Synchron and the others? You taught me to always stand up for justice!
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Jing Wei's eyes well up with tears. She refuses to believe what she sees. This person was once a hero to her. Her absent father who hadn't cared for her for years. Jing Wei refuses to believe.
She frequently imagined scenarios in which she was reunited with her father. But the reality is harsher than she could have expected.

> Zhurong: The three realms will be destroyed by the molten flames!
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Zhurong converts the flame energy into lava arrows shooting from his hands. With a wave of the hand, his arrows are darting at Jing Wei.

> Jing Wei: Father--!!
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Jing Wei takes aim with her Bird Slingshot at Zhurong's fire. The purple fire of Zhurong and the red flames of Jing Wei collide and explode, releasing a black cloud of smoke. But of course, Jing Wei is no opponent to Zhurong. The purple flames swallow the red flames and cause them to burst. Luckily, when the smoke clears, Jing Wei is not seriously hurt. She continues to fight the flames of the Palace of Li with her slingshot. The young girl stands boldly before the evil god in the sky among raging smoke and lava.

> Jing Wei: Why did you leave without saying goodbye?
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Jing Wei fires her Grenade Launcher at her father's back.

> Jing Wei: Why were you gone for so long?
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Jing Wei fires her Grenade Launcher at her sad childhood.

> Jing Wei: Why did you desert me and refuse to come home?
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Jing Wei fires her Grenade Launcher at her old residence.

> Jing Wei: Why did you make me see you again? Why?
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Jing Wei fires her Grenade Launcher at the brutal fire god.
Her eyes are filled with tears as if she were seeing through a kaleidoscope. Her tears break the swirling flames. Her intense feelings drive her to keep fighting.

> Jade Emperor: He is not your father, Jing Wei. At least not anymore.
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Jade Emperor struggles to stand up. The Palace of Li Zhurong is continuously struck by Jing Wei's shots, but he remais unharmed. He glances in the direction of Jing Wei, evil flames around him.

> Zhurong: Argh! Everything will be consumed by the raging flames!
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Zhurong gradually loses his sanity. The damaged psyche aids his strong abilities. His only desire is to destroy. When he sees that Jing Wei is immune to his attacks, he explodes with wrath and puffs out black smoke from his back. When Jade Emperor and Grand Pure One notice Zhurong is about to go berserk, they rush in front of him, blocking Jing Wei behind. Jade Emperor wields the power of the universe to force Zhurong to take the hit.

> Jade Emperor: The Palace of Li, our differences will be resolved one day. She, however, is innocent. Do not include her in our disagreements.
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> Grand Pure One: Or, do you lack the courage to confront us, so you can only bully middle schoolers?
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> Zhurong: Either die now or die later. There is no difference!
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Zhurong dismisses Jing Wei and. with a swing of his arms, forms an imposing fire wall around him, engulfing everyone else in flames. He has built a hunting ground for Jade Academy out of the molten fire.

> Jade Emperor: Synchron, you can't die here.
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Jade Emperor wraps you in a page from his Words of Wisdom and sends you beyond the fire wall. The page that has shielded you is burnt into ashes once you make it out of the fire sea.

> Synchron: Jade Emperor! Everyone! [Player's choice]
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Nobody knows what is going on behind the blazing walls. You couldn't even come close to the fire without the power of the equinox flower. When she sees you emerge from the blaze, Jing Wei rushes to your side, tears streaming down her cheeks.

> Jing Wei: Synchron! Are you okay...?
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> Synchron: I'm fine. But I cannot fight in this manner.
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> Jing Wei: What shall we do now?
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> Synchron: I'm powerless to aid in the battle against Zhurong. I was unable to even get past the fire wall. But Coderella said something about... (Perhaps the answer to defeating Zhurong lies in...) [Player's choice] The purple rift! Pu Xian saw Zhurong descending through the rift. The portal to the parallel universe must be there! If we could locate it, perhaps we might find the source...
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> Jing Wei: I'll assist you, Synchron.
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As a traveller from another world, you somehow can feel the energy flow of the parallel universe. With the guidance of that energy, Jing Wei and you proceed toward the destination.

> Jing Wei: I was helping Meta High in evacuating the civilians when I detected my father's energy. I was hesitant at first. But my friends helped me in making up my mind. I can sense the bloodline that connects me to my family. But as soon as I arrived, I saw he was attacking you.
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> Synchron: Esper City is safe thanks to the efforts of the students from No. 3 High and Meta High. As for Project Zhurong, could it be...
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> Jing Wei: I am not sure. The father I remembered could never support Watchtower, nor would he take pleasure in cruelty. I have no idea what he has been through throughout the years...
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Jing Wei's eyes well up again. Jing Wei and you have traversed the mountains while conversing. You gradually approach the merging point of parallel universes.

> Jing Wei: Do you remember the last spring festival? Father was a stickler for the rule of the law. The last story he told me was about the subduer of the Nian monster.
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> Synchron: So far as I can remember, he has always been a... [Player's choice]
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> Jing Wei: But now, he has become en evil force that poses a threat to Esper City.
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As they speak, waves of energy, a phenomenon unique to parallel universe linkage, ripple through. This means that Zhurong's teleportation rift is nearby.

> Synchron: Look up! It's right over there!
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Over the mountains across the Watchtower headquarters, a purple rift floats in the sky. Pu Xian watched Zhurong descend through the temporal split. And directly beneath the purple rift, a hovering Necrohedron swirls around.

> Jing Wei: That's...
> Synchron: Destroy it and cut the link to the parallel universe!
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Jing Wei takes aim with her Bird Slingshot at Necrohedron. As she unleashes her full power, a blaze of fire swirls around the slingshot. A faint glow illuminates Jing Wei as well. Destroy Necrohedron, seal the portal, and everything that has entered their world through that gate will be teleported back. The survival of the three realms depend on Jing Wei's all-out assault. Yet, she is hesitant.

> Synchron: Jing Wei?
> Jing Wei: Synchron, I can't. If I destroy it, I'll never see... I want to hear my father's adventures stories again... I want to tell him about my adventures as well...
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Jing Wei's Childhood

> Jing Wei: Daddy! What treats have you brought me this time?
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> Zhurong: I brought you Elysian fruit, a specialty of Mount Xu from the Immortal Realm.
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> Jing Wei: Yummy! Thank you very much, Daddy!
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> Zhurong: Haha, baby, wash ir first before you eat it!
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> Jing Wei: (Speaks while munching the fruit) Did anything exciting happen to you during your trip, daddy?
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> Zhurong: I'll tell you a story about the breathtaking scenery at Mount Xu, Wipe your face with a tissue first. If your mother finds you like this, she will give you another lecture...
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> Jing Wei: Please, daddy, wipe it for me! Will you keep on telling me stories, Daddy?
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> Zhurong: Definitely.
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> Jing Wei: But what if you run out of stories about the three realms?
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> Zhurong: Well, that's tricky. Let me think... I would be an elderly man by that time. After I finish telling my stories, it's your time to share adventures with me.
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> Jing Wei: Huh? I can be like you? Explore three realms and make my own adventures?
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> Zhurong: For sure!
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> Jing Wei: Then let's vow with our pinkies! As soon as you run out of stories to tell, I promise to share my adventures with you.
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> Zhurong: Great! But listen, little one... The fruit juice has spilled onto the sofa! Your mom is going to nag again...
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Jing Wei's childhood recollections are divided into two sections. The first portion is sweet, while the second is bitter. Her stoic and proud facade conceals a wrecked and insecure past.

> Jing Wei: I just can't... It took me so long to find my father... I can't just let him disappear again!
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Jing Wei closes her eyes and exhales deeply. Her face is loaded with a mixture of feelings: agony, yearning, and rage... When she opens her eyes again, she is overwhelmed with only one feeling: resolve.

> Jing Wei: But I'd prefer not to have a father that threatens Esper City! This bullet contains all of my stories that have transpired while you were away! Farewell!
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Jing Wei uses up every last bit of energy before unleashing a blazing bullet that soars like a meteorite. It swoops toward Necrohedron like a whirling wind picking up leaves. With this deadly bullet, she bids farewell to her childhood. She hasn't cried a single tear this time. Her eyes are ablaze with eternal flames. That is Jing Wei's resolve... Jing Wei is exhausted after expending all of her energy. You help her in sitting down on the ground. When the fiery bullet is ready to strike Necrohedron, it collides with an invisible barrier. The bullet has bounced back, glowing purple and shooting straight at Jing Wei. Jing Wei has nowhere to run this time. You move to stand in front of Jing Wei without hesitation. As soon as the purple bullet hits your body, you are rendered unconscious by the excruciating pain. It turns out that Heavenbound has constructed an Immortals Array to repel all attacks. Watchtower is well protected inside the Array, which resembles a huge shell. Zhurong and the Jade Academy team have been barred from entering the Array. Zhurong is wreaking havoc outside the Array, while Watchtower is safe within. Our last hope to stay alive will be stuck here for good? You become so... feeble without the equinox flower's power. Vaguely, you hear a voice.

> Jing Wei: Synchron!
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When you open your eyes, you see Jing Wei's concerned face. Before you can say anything, a purple light darts out of the Array and shoots directly towards you. Another strike would be too much for you to take. Before you could finish, three turrets rise from the ground and block the Array's blow. The turrets read "Courtesy of Tudi Corp." To the sound of fighter engines, a large number of paratroopers land on watchtower's outer battlefields. The leader descends close to you and helps you up.

> Flora: The marvel of the ever-changing world. The reinforcement has arrived.
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Flora uses her Paper Dance to bring in two supply chests, the left one marked Little Red Umbrella and the right one, Fast Fun Chow Restaurant.

> Flora: These items can heal your wounds. I'll go help now.
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Flora transforms into Paper Dance before vanishing into thin air. Together with Jing Wei, you open two supply chests to restore health and energy.

> Jing Wei: Jade Academy has the support of the entire Esper City.
> Synchron: Something is still missing. If only there were more DPS.
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Then, a black shadow flits by and a hot balloon materializes in the sky, frantically bombarding the Array. And the hot ballon's commander is...

> Pete: Coffee is here, hooray! Everyone, attack! Hello there, Synchron! I found you! Senior cat was correct!
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> Synchron: Senior Cat? Is that Donut or Tai Chi?
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> Pete: Neither, meow! Senior Cat arranged the support operation.
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> Jing Wei: This support operation was organized by cats?
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> Pete: Huh? Senior Cat is on the way!
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Pete gestures to Neko Arena in the sky. The sunlight has been obscured by dense clouds. As Neko Arena emerges from the clouds, a tremendous force follows. Then, as the mist dissipates, a gold glittering round ball glides toward you.

> Pete: Senior Cat, I've tracked down Synchron. Now I'm off to help with the battle, meow...
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> Synchron: Who are you speaking with?
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> ???: (Yawn--) Donut, meow, thank you.
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> Pete: I'm Pete!
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> ???: Representing Jade Academy? Who are you, meow?
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> Synchron: (This cat is kinda rude...)
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> Jing Wei: Senior Cat, how may I address you?
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> ???: Hmm, lemme think... you can call me... Divine Master, meow.
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