Footprints PV Release

On Earth, at this moment.

One day remains until the public beta of Genshin Impact.

The streamer Guinaifen is struggling against the Red Ghost in Sekiro.

(The author is bad at naming things and likes "Xiao Guizi." This is not the Honkai: Star Rail universe.)

She's been fighting for two hours without success.

She's lost count of how many times she's died.

However, her viewers aren't here to learn techniques.

They're here to watch her...

No, they're here to watch the streamer play badly.

[Streamer's getting heated!]

[Warning! Warning!]

[Honey, if you can't do it, just join the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect.]

['Ding' people, can you get lost? Am I here to watch the streamer clear the game?]

This was the closest Xiao Guizi had ever gotten to defeating the Red Ghost.

She just needed to survive and land one more combo.

At this moment, a paid message voice broadcast suddenly sounded in the stream.

'Thank you, Spicy Turkey Rice Crust, for sending a highlighted message.'

'Streamer, streamer, did you see the PV Genshin just released? The content is explosive, miHoYo is awesome!'

"Huh? The PV is out?"

Guinaifen was distracted for just a moment.

She was killed by the elite monster, the Red Ghost.

[Hahahaha]

[Streamer fell for it again, it wasn't released at all.]

[Give me a break, I refreshed like five times and didn't see anything.]

[Shouldn't you be banned for 365 days for this?]

Guinaifen stared at the giant "DEFEATED" text on her screen.

She was furious.

She slammed her desk.

Causing a dramatic ripple.

"Argh, Minos! Ban the moderator!"

'Thank you, Spicy Turkey Rice Crust, for sending a highlighted message.'

'Bro, don't do that with the new account, it really is out this time, the PV is called "Footprints."'

「User Spicy Turkey Rice Crust has been muted for 365 days.」

[Holy cow, it's actually out.]

[Xiao Guizi, this is real this time. Hurry and watch, I want to watch it with you.]

[All I can say is, miHoYo is awesome!]

[Spoilers also get 365 days!]

Guinaifen, half-believing, half-doubting, clicked on the Bilibili webpage.

The homepage prominently featured miHoYo's new PV—"Footprints."

One minute ago!

On Teyvat.

Mu Yang had returned to his home in Yilong Port.

He could connect to Earth's livestreams and forums through his status panel.

He was currently watching Guinaifen's stream.

This PV was released early by the system, after he had modified it.

In the "Footprints" preview.

There were many things to look forward to.

Both in terms of setting and music.

Of course, the main focus was the story preview.

Especially the Liyue storyline...

I need to go to Mondstadt and show my face.

This journey isn't short.

And there are all sorts of Hilichurls and Treasure Hoarders along the way.

It's quite dangerous.

It would be better to increase my popularity today.

Improve my strength, and traveling will be more convenient.

Real world.

Guinaifen clicked on the video.

Brother Long's voice came through.

"We didn't even get a chance to say goodbye."

"So... I won't treat this as a farewell."

After that, it was Teacher Sun Ye's riddle (mistake).

"The war has already begun; it is the continuation of the previous war."

"The gods have gilded the contours of desire with seven kinds of radiance."

"Thus proclaiming that their authority can be attained."

"And the foundation of the present world is buried with the remnants of smoldering embers."

"This is a warning to the transgressor."

"The throne above the heavens has never been a position reserved for you."

"But O transgressor, do not stop here."

"No one can stand by and watch..."

Guinaifen looked at it, completely bewildered.

"Family, what is he talking about?"

[Dada dada di da da, I don't get it]

[Riddler, get out of Gotham!]

[Batman sent Dainsleif to Arkham overnight]

[This feels like a flop, not as good as "We Will Meet Again"]

[Burned out before it even started, miHoYo]

The bullet comments were all pessimistic.

Such a grand promotional effort.

I thought you had something big brewing.

Turns out you dropped a big turd.

After a brief black screen, the video entered the next segment.

[Mondstadt]

[The Outlander Who Collects Anemo]

"The great dragon that has guarded the city of freedom for a thousand years."

"Finally feels lost about freedom."

"Can freedom commanded by the God of Freedom still be called freedom?"

In the picture.

Diluc gripped his greatsword with both hands.

A fiery phoenix burned fiercely behind him.

[Holy crap, it's lit (physically)]

[Damn! Husband!]

[Diluc, maybe you should switch swords, my hilt isn't exactly unsuitable either]

[This is too wild, bro]

Guinaifen looked at the bullet comments in the live stream.

"Be more reserved, everyone, why do you all look like you've never seen the world before?"

The video entered the next segment.

[Liyue]

[The Traveler Who Bid Farewell]

"Under the gaze of all, the God of 'Contracts' was murdered."

"At the final moment, he will sign the 'Contract' that ends all contracts."

On the screen.

A white-haired young man wore an outfit in black and white.

Patterns were embroidered on his clothes.

A jade pendant and a Cryo Vision hung from his waist.

His gaze was deep and dangerous.

It didn't seem to belong to someone his age.

In his right hand, he held a peculiar sword.

A typical ancient swordsman image.

After that, it switched to the wealthy Ningguang.

This was the part Mu Yang had modified.

He had placed his own character art before Ningguang's.

Xiao Guizi blurted out, "Husband!"

[???]

[???]

[OMG, another love rival?]

[Streamer, tone it down, you're making me drool.]

[My husband is your husband too, what's our relationship?]

[That's bigamy, straight to jail.]

[Is the streamer only looking at the looks and didn't notice the 'Contract' God is being murdered?]

[You guys are such plot-focused people.]

"But he's so handsome, I love him so much."

"What's his name, and when can I pull for him?"

The content that followed.

Guinaifen had no interest in watching anymore.

All she wanted to know was her husband's name.

[In three minutes, I want all the information on this man.]

[Three minutes? I'll be done in three seconds!]

[Are we talking about the same thing here?]

[You're really hungry.]

[The streamer's channel is as outrageous as ever.]

[You guys aren't even reading the description, are you? 'Liyue Chapter - Mu Yang, Ningguang'.]

[Ningguang is the female character that comes later, so your husband should be Mu Yang.]

The comments' sentiment reversed.

Everyone was fawning over Mu Yang's character art.

They hailed miHoYo as divine!

"Does anyone in the stream have experience with the closed beta? Elaborate."

"When does Mu Yang appear?"

Guinaifen hadn't participated in Genshin Impact's closed beta.

There weren't many spots, and she didn't get one.

[The closed beta didn't even reach Liyue. It ended after completing the Mondstadt story.] (Parallel Earth setting)

[This is too exciting. Honestly, I'm tired of typical RPGs like Mondstadt. Now this, murdering the Geo Archon!]

[Mwah, why doesn't the game launch until tomorrow! Damn it!]

[Ahhhh! Is this what it feels like to have time drag on forever?]

[Someone knock me out, please.]

"Oh my, everyone, I'm ending the stream. I'm not in the mood to play games anymore."

Guinaifen said in the stream.

"I'm logging off, logging off. Come back early tomorrow, I'll be waiting with you all for the launch. Bye-bye, mua mua mua."

After speaking, she quickly ended the stream.

Teyvat world.

Mu Yang was very satisfied with the reactions in Guinaifen's livestream.

Afterward, he switched to a few other livestreams.

Silver Wolf's livestream.

This one was different from Guinaifen's.

The livestream title was: Top Cosmic Gamer—

Her main focus was companionship.

She seemed to have a good understanding of the game.

At first, Silver Wolf was discussing characters seriously.

She talked about early game team compositions and how free-to-play players should play.

While talking, she suddenly veered onto Mu Yang.

She said how handsome he was and that he fit her aesthetic.

"I'll definitely pull for him to C6!"

[Sad, the streamer is in love, and the object of her affection is my husband]

[Your husband? My husband!]

[Saving up for C6, this is the streamer's game understanding!]

Sparkle's livestream.

Sparkle, a flat-chested streamer in a cosplay outfit, had just finished watching "Footprints."

"Is Mu Yang strong, everyone?"

[Don't know if he's strong, but he's probably a character the streamer can cosplay]

[You know what, you're right. I bet no female streamer could cosplay Mu Yang as well as our flat-chested queen]

[Came from the next stream, I think you're right]

"Seriously though, can you guys contribute something? I'm really impressed."

[Little nuisances take after their owners, useless]

[Meta-chasers are such a turn-off. Just based on the character art, I'd pull for him even if he healed the enemies]

[Flat-chest, change to white hair, I'm almost there]

"Get lost!"

It seemed the results were all similar.

Most people were drawn in by Mu Yang's character art.

In more ways than one.

A small portion of the beta testers who focused on the story began analyzing the plot.

They were guessing Mu Yang's identity.

All of this was also the result of Mu Yang's deliberate arrangements.

He wanted to build himself up as a prestigious assassin in Mondstadt.

Let the players continue to misunderstand.

Link him to the Geo Archon's assassination.

Hitch a ride on the Emperor's coattails to increase discussion.

All of this would only require a few scenes.

When the story was finally implemented in Liyue.

Players would discover it wasn't like that.

If anyone was to blame, it would only be the cryptic Dainsleif.