Shrouded Vale, Hidden Hero

Name: Shrouded Vale, Hidden Hero · Type: World Quest · Region: Liyue · Version Released: 4.4

1. Keep moving · 2. Talk to Paimon · 3. Investigate the mechanism · 4. Complete the trial · 5. Keep moving · 6. Investigate the ancient sword

1. A Wangshan Walk to Remember 2. Scrolls and Sword Manuals of Guhua 3. Shrouded Vale, Hidden Hero

Arcane ArchiveQuest Description: Uncover the secret left behind by GuhuaQuest Objective: Keep MovingQuest Objective: Talk to PaimonPaimon:Whoa, who knew that such a big secret could have been hidden in this run-down Hall...Traveler: Honestly, I didn't see it coming either.Traveler: Maybe that's why they say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover...Paimon:Also, Paimon doesn't think Huang the Third knew about this place either... Hold on, could this be the actual "Guhua Treasure Chamber" recorded in the legends?Also, Traveler, look over there! Paimon spies something glowing on that platform!Traveler: It must be treasure!Traveler: Could it be a... mechanism?Paimon:Anyway, let's go check it out right away!Quest Objective: Investigate the mechanismEngraved Inscription:"...The heavens are unfaithful, and those who seek its blessing and gain audience are rare. Fate is capricious, and those whose prosperity endures are few... They who are favored often find their paths barred, and worse awaits those who are not...""...This monument was left to ask this of future generations. When you have reached a dead end, what shall you do?"Traveler: (Touch the stone tablet.)Traveler: (Leave.)Quest Objective: Complete the trialDuring the TrialPaimon:Huh? Is this... is this another one of Guhua's trials? This is almost insulting how much we're being underestimated!Yeah—! W—Wait, how did it end up like this so quickly?Quest Objective: Keep MovingPaimon:Hmm, just like before, the water level has dropped...Wait a second, didn't Huang the Third mention something about "12 Secret Chambers"? Wait, those Guhua people didn't really create twelve identical mechanisms, did they!?Quest Objective: Investigate the Ancient SwordPaimon:Huh? This sword seems to have something written on it. Let Paimon see...Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions:"...Caressing the blade, singing I go, to cleave dragons and drink their blood. The divine light like flowing lightning, the icy edge threatens to smash the mountains...""...Beneath Mt. Tianheng, I slay tigers, the scaled beast I skewer amidst the Sea of Clouds... When I return crowned in success, we shall live at ease..."Paimon:There's also a stone tablet next to it... Eh? The handwriting below seems to be different...Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions:"...I originally wanted to leave behind some delicacies here. But the food would inevitably spoil over time, so I left the recipes here for you to cook instead. I assure you, they shall be delicious indeed.""...Apart from these, nothing else remains. Only this sword and the beautiful scenery.""...When faced with a dead end, what should we do? You already know the answer."Crooked Engraving:"...Do not take... treasure, leaving solely one... henceforth..."May my final stand... be a monument...Paimon:Whoa... These lines here are so illegible that Paimon can't understand it one bit!Traveler: They roughly mean that he didn't take anything with him.Traveler: I don't get them either...Paimon:*sob* After all this, we didn't find a single valuable treasure. All that hope for nothing...Traveler: You're telling me!Traveler: It's okay. I'll make you something to eat.Paimon:Huh? For real!? Then it's settled, Traveler!Paimon:Paimon never imagined that we'd be able to still see such scenery in a tight spot like this, though... It's something at least, right?

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