Recaps

The Stellaron Hunters traveled from Mondstadt to Wangshu Inn, where Xiao confronted them and fought Stellaron Essence. Theresa stopped their battle and erased Xiao’s karmic debt, leaving him stunned.

• Venti brought Andrius back in a new body, and Theresa turned him into a husky-like form that amused everyone.
• The group celebrated Windblume in Mondstadt, where Venti received a grand welcome but could no longer openly drink Dandelion Wine.
• A week later, Theresa and the Stellaron Hunters left Mondstadt, passed through Stone Gate, and reached Wangshu Inn on their way to Liyue.
• Xiao appeared at Wangshu Inn after mistaking the travelers’ noise for a monster attack, and Himeko teased him about his height.
• Stellaron Essence fought Xiao until Theresa made them dance in the rain, then stopped the fight and cleared Xiao’s karmic debt.

Theresa freed Xiao from his Karmic Debt, then asked him to pass a message to Zhong Li requesting a meeting and offering to help Azhdaha. The group settled in at Wangshu Inn for the night before planning to travel to Liyue Harbor.

• Theresa purified Xiao’s Karmic Debt, and he gratefully promised to help her in return.
• Theresa asked Xiao to tell Zhong Li that March 7th and Changye Yue were their companions and offered to cure Azhdaha’s erosion if Zhong Li would meet them.
• Xiao agreed to pass on the message and told the group they could stay at Wangshu Inn on his tab.
• Theresa led the Stellaron Hunters inside as curious locals admired them and a man recited a poem about her.
• Verr Goldet arranged food and four superior rooms after the group said they planned to visit Liyue Harbor the next day.

Theresa and the others settled into Wangshu Inn, prompting Verr Goldet to send urgent intelligence to Ningguang, while Zhong Li learned from Xiao that the Descenders had cleared Xiao’s karmic debt and offered to restore Azhdaha. Zhong Li agreed to meet them the next day, and the group shared updates in their Akasha Terminal chat.

• Theresa asked Verr Goldet for a private room, and Verr Goldet sent an urgent letter about the guests to the Jade Chamber.
• Zhong Li bought a Lumenstone pendant while handing out Wangsheng Funeral Parlor flyers and remembered his history with Azhdaha.
• Xiao told Zhong Li that the Descenders had cleared his karmic debt and invited him to meet Theresa the next day about restoring Azhdaha.
• Zhong Li agreed to meet the Descenders, while Xiao returned to Wangshu Inn to keep watch over them.
• The Stellaron Hunters shared their reports about Liyue, Cloud Retainer, Fontaine, and their recent companions in the Akasha Terminal group chat.

The group shared updates about their travels in Fontaine and Natlan before the Stellaron Hunters went to meet Zhong Li at Liuyun Immortal Abode. They arrived and were welcomed with tea, though Stellaron Essence’s boisterous behavior startled March 7th and Changye Yue.

• Bringing hope to the world and Ms. Nightingale is so cute described meeting Neuvillette, the Melusines, Furina, and Escoffier in Fontaine.
• Luguegos Laigushi, Misha, and Gallagher recounted their travels in Natlan and their encounter with Xilonen.
• The group ended their chat and established that Theresa’s main group was in Liyue, Old Day and Ms. Nightingale were in Fontaine, and Misha, Gallagher, and Laogushi were in Natlan.
• Xiao delivered Zhong Li’s Cleansing Talisman to the Stellaron Hunters, who ate breakfast before using it to teleport to Mt. Aocang.
• Zhong Li welcomed the Stellaron Hunters at Liuyun Immortal Abode and offered them tea, while Stellaron Essence drank hers in one gulp and startled March 7th.

Welt explained why the Stellaron Hunters had come to Teyvat and warned Zhong Li and Liuyun about the dangers posed by interstellar factions, Emanators, and Aeons. The Hunters hoped to connect Teyvat to the interstellar stage through gentle Trailblazing, but their descriptions left Zhong Li and Liuyun numb with fear.

• Stellaron Essence called Liuyun a huge chicken, and Liuyun angrily objected before Theresa moved the conversation along.
• Welt told Zhong Li and Tingyun that the Stellaron Hunters had come to Trailblaze Teyvat under a deal with Celestia and to prevent cosmic disaster.
• Welt described hostile factions and their destructive schemes, while Changye Yue and Theresa explained the threats posed by memory manipulators and Self-Annihilators.
• Theresa warned that factions, Emanators, and Aeons could destroy Teyvat, and Phainon and Stellaron Essence bragged about their ability to summon planet-destroying attacks.
• Welt said the Stellaron Hunters wanted to connect Teyvat to the interstellar stage gently, while Stellaron Essence joked that the stage was for the crazy and strong.

Zhong Li asked the Stellaron Hunters to restore Azhdaha’s memories and reverse its Erosion in exchange for letting them Trailblaze in Liyue. They opened the seal beneath Mt. Hulao and descended into Azhdaha’s domain, where Zhong Li prepared to confront his old friend.

• Zhong Li proposed that the Stellaron Hunters help restore Azhdaha’s memories, and Theresa agreed to the deal.
• Zhong Li sent Liuyun to have Shenhe and Ganyu prepare protective Magic Arrays near Liyue Harbor, then led the others to Mt. Hulao.
• Zhong Li used the Cleansing Talisman to remove the seals beneath the cliffs and open the ruin containing Azhdaha.
• Theresa illuminated the cavern with platinum light, drawing Azhdaha’s roars and revealing that it still hated Morax.
• Zhong Li explained that Morax had been his former name and led the Stellaron Hunters into Azhdaha’s glowing Abode.

The Stellaron Hunters helped Zhong Li free Azhdaha from his seal and restore his mind. Azhdaha reconciled with Zhong Li, though he remained speechless about the Hunters’ bizarre methods.

• Stellaron Essence worried that Azhdaha would crush her, so Theresa gave her a nonlethal intelligence-type sniper cannon.
• Zhong Li removed the final seal, and Azhdaha burst free and attacked him, still consumed by hatred.
• Stellaron Essence shot Azhdaha in a vulnerable spot with an intelligence warhead, leaving him confused and dazed.
• Mimi and Cyrene repaired Azhdaha’s memories and mind, while Theresa dispersed the virus inside him.
• Azhdaha regained his senses, apologized to Zhong Li, and thanked the Stellaron Hunters while expressing discomfort with their methods.

After the Stellaron Hunters helped Azhdaha recover her memories, Theresa transformed her into a cat-eared girl. Zhong Li named her Ruofei, and the group ended the chapter laughing as Ruofei unsuccessfully chased Stellaron Essence.

• Zhong Li thanked the Stellaron Hunters and reaffirmed his promise not to interfere with the Trailblaze.
• Theresa transformed Azhdaha into a little cat-eared girl, delighting the others and embarrassing Azhdaha.
• Azhdaha struck Zhong Li's shield, and he assured her that her new form would let her move freely.
• Zhong Li named Azhdaha Ruofei, and she accepted the name while complaining about involuntarily saying “meow.”
• Ruofei charged at Stellaron Essence over an earlier insult, but Stellaron Essence held her back as everyone laughed.

Theresa drew Shenhe’s bound fiendish aura and killing intent into a Demonic Sword, giving Shenhe a way to control her power without harming others. The group returned to the Cave Abode and began preparing to discuss their next Trailblaze.

• Zhong Li brought the others back to the Cave Abode, where Ganyu and Shenhe greeted him and asked about Azhdaha.
• Ruofei claimed she was a newly sentient cat demon, while Ganyu and Shenhe introduced themselves to the visitors.
• Shenhe explained that her Lone Morning Fate and Calamity Fiend Aura had led Liuyun and the other True Adepti to restrain her with a Soul-Binding Technique.
• Zhong Li warned that Shenhe’s fiendish aura might eventually erupt, and Theresa used the Inscription of Order to condense it and her killing intent into a Demonic Sword only Shenhe could wield.
• Shenhe took the sword and promised to master its power, then the group sat down to discuss their next Trailblaze.

The Stellaron Hunters agreed to stay in Liyue for the upcoming Lantern Rite after Zhong Li described its festivities. Liuyun thanked them for helping Shenhe, and Theresa asked for recipes and seeds before offering Zhong Li a Mask of Elation to ease his erosion.

• Zhong Li invited the Stellaron Hunters to join Liyue's Lantern Rite, and they agreed to remain for the festival.
• Liuyun returned after repairing Liyue's Magic Array and learned that the Stellaron Hunters had helped Shenhe overcome her ill-fated destiny.
• Liuyun thanked the Stellaron Hunters, and Theresa asked her to gather recipes and seeds for Liyue ingredients.
• Theresa offered Zhong Li a Mask of Elation that she said would drive out his erosion and make him vastly more cheerful.
• Zhong Li accepted the mask and put it on, releasing a bright reddish-gold light.

Zhong Li recovered memories of his past as Morax and gained the power of joy after putting on the Masked Fool mask. Inspired by Theresa, he decided to make mischief in Liyue, beginning with plans to use Childe’s funds, while the others set out to explore Liyue Harbor.

• Zhong Li wore the antique mask and saw laughing masks crush the erosion in his consciousness as his memories of becoming Morax returned.
• Zhong Li remembered meeting Guizhong, building a settlement with the Yakshas and adepti, and fighting in the Archon War before Liyue Harbor was founded.
• Zhong Li learned that antics would increase his power of joy, and Theresa told him about Durin, Dvalin, and Venti’s transformations.
• Zhong Li decided to abandon his plan to let Liyue develop without him and resolved to use Childe’s Northland Bank funds for his schemes.
• Liuyun left with Ganyu to prepare for the Lantern Rite, while Zhong Li teleported away and Shenhe said she had matters to attend to.
• Theresa suggested that the group visit Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, and the others agreed to explore Liyue Harbor.

Theresa, Himeko, Stellaron Essence, and Cyrene visited Wanmin Restaurant, where they sampled Xiangling’s new slime dishes and gave her feedback. Xiangling decided to stop using slime as an ingredient, and the group continued enjoying their meal while she asked about their travels.

• Theresa used the Authority of Binding to restrain her charm as the group explored Liyue Harbor and arrived at Wanmin Restaurant.
• Xiangling offered the group her new Slime-and-Chicken Stir-Fry and Slime-and-Mint Salad, and Stellaron Essence volunteered to try them.
• Stellaron Essence and Theresa tasted the slime dishes, finding the sticky texture unpleasant despite the chicken dish’s good seasoning.
• Theresa and the others praised Xiangling’s other dishes and advised her to leave out the slime, so Xiangling decided to stop using it.
• Xiangling asked whether the group were travelers, and Theresa said they had come from Mondstadt and planned to stay for the Lantern Rite.

Theresa visited the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor with Himeko and persuaded Hu Tao to prepare a bizarre coffin-dance funeral, intending to prank Qiqi and Baizhu before helping Qiqi truly come back to life. Hu Tao agreed after Theresa paid her two million Mora and promised to let her touch her ears and tail.

• After leaving Wanmin Restaurant, the Stellaron Hunters split up, and Old Yang went fishing while Theresa carried Himeko to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
• Hu Tao complained that Zhong Li had spent nine hundred thousand Mora on a lumenstone jade pendant, and he said he had bought it to protect her.
• Theresa arrived, and Hu Tao began promoting the funeral parlor's services before becoming captivated by Theresa's cat ears and tail.
• Theresa ordered a Black pallbearers' coffin dance package, transmitted the dance to Hu Tao, and explained that they would bring the person to be buried later.
• Hu Tao hesitated over whether the unusual funeral would disrespect the deceased, but Theresa paid her two million Mora and persuaded her to prepare it with Zhong Li's help.
• Theresa promised Hu Tao she could touch her ears and tail after the funeral, while Zhong Li wondered why the Stellaron Hunters needed the parlor's services.

Theresa and Himeko met Granny Ping, revealed that Theresa knew her true identity, and received a Serenitea Pot to study. They then went to Bubu Pharmacy, where Theresa told Baizhu she could bring Qiqi back to life, leaving Baizhu and Changsheng shocked and wary.

• Theresa and Himeko planned to speak with Baizhu and Qiqi about a way to bring Qiqi back to life before letting Hu Tao bury her.
• Granny Ping approached Theresa and Himeko at her tea stall, and Theresa addressed her as Ping'er, revealing she knew her identity.
• Theresa asked Granny Ping for a Serenitea Pot to study, and Granny Ping gave her one.
• Theresa and Himeko visited Bubu Pharmacy and asked Baizhu whether Qiqi was there.
• Theresa told Baizhu and Changsheng that she could make Qiqi come back to life as a human.

Theresa persuaded Baizhu that she could revive Qiqi, using her knowledge of Qiqi’s past and promising to use her Power of Abundance. Baizhu introduced the plan to Qiqi, who became hopeful until she learned that Hu Tao would have to bury her.

• Theresa recounted how Qiqi was caught in a god’s power, revived by the Adepti, and sealed in amber after turning into a zombie.
• Theresa told Baizhu she would have Hu Tao bury Qiqi before using her Power of Abundance to revive her, and hinted that she knew of Baizhu’s desire for immortality.
• Qiqi returned with a basket of herbs, and Baizhu introduced Theresa as someone who could bring her back to life.
• Theresa explained her plan to Qiqi, who lost her composure when she heard that Hu Tao would have to bury her.

Theresa took Qiqi from Bubu Pharmacy to revive her using the power of abundance, with Baizhu agreeing to let her try. The chapter left Theresa and Hu Tao driving a coffin-turned-hearse toward Wuwang Hill while Qiqi’s body was being repaired inside.

• Baizhu told Qiqi how she had been caught in a battle between a god and the Adepti, sealed in amber, and left unable to experience life as a human.
• Theresa promised to restore Qiqi’s human body, and Qiqi asked Baizhu for permission to try; he reluctantly agreed.
• Theresa brought Qiqi to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, where Hu Tao mistook her arrival for a chance to hold a funeral for Qiqi.
• Theresa placed Qiqi in a coffin containing an Abundance Magic Array, which began breaking down the adeptal powers inside her and repairing her body.
• Theresa and the Dr. Ratios carried Qiqi’s coffin out of Liyue in a bizarre procession, then transformed it into a hearse and drove toward Wuwang Hill, knocking Abyss Mages and Hilichurls aside.

Theresa turned the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor’s coffin stunt into a grave-dancing spectacle on Wuwang Hill, with Hu Tao and the arriving visitors joining in. The chapter ended with everyone dancing around Qiqi’s newly buried coffin while Himeko filmed them.

• Welt complained in the group chat that Theresa’s coffin antics had stolen attention from the large fish he had caught.
• Zhao Xiangji invited the group to Liyue for the upcoming Lantern Rite, and Theresa shared her location at Wuwang Hill.
• Hu Tao worried that Theresa’s stunt would damage the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor’s reputation, but Theresa assured her she would not let that happen.
• Theresa welcomed March 7th, Stellaron Essence, and Changye Yue, then announced that they would dance on Qiqi’s grave.
• The Dr. Ratios buried Qiqi’s coffin as the group danced, and Theresa led everyone in a Wisdom Shake beside the new grave while Himeko filmed.

Qiqi emerged from her transformation into an Abundance Person, and Theresa brought the group back to Liyue Harbor. There, Theresa encountered Childe and decided to torment him.

• Qiqi woke in her crystal coffin, blasted off its lid, and rose from her grave with her body transformed into that of a growing Xianzhou person.
• Theresa gave Qiqi new clothes and her talisman, explained that she could now grow and live indefinitely, and Qiqi thanked her.
• Hu Tao apologized for trying to bury Qiqi and asked to be her friend, while March 7th and Stellaron Essence discussed desserts in Fontaine.
• Theresa reclaimed the Dr. Ratios, restored Wuwang Hill, and brought everyone back to Liyue Harbor for Lantern Rite.
• Hu Tao told the public that Theresa had caused the funeral parlor's commotion, while Zhong Li wondered how he could demonstrate Elation himself.
• Theresa found Childe with Old Yang and, seeing him serving as Zhong Li's wallet, smiled as she thought of a way to torment him.

Theresa disguised herself as Tartaglia's master, Skirk, and confronted him about his actions in Liyue and his use of a Delusion. She planted him headfirst in the ground at the Golden House, preparing to test his training by force.

• Tartaglia approached the travelers, but Theresa appeared behind him and startled him by posing as his master, Skirk.
• March 7th nearly exposed Theresa's disguise, but Changye Yue warned her telepathically to play along.
• Theresa questioned Tartaglia about his weakened aura and led him away from the others to the Golden House.
• Theresa criticized Tartaglia for causing trouble in Liyue and using a Delusion to overdraw his potential.
• Theresa grabbed Tartaglia by the legs and planted him in the ground before beginning to test his training.

Theresa sparred with Tartaglia at the Golden House, easily overwhelming him while trying to keep her immense strength in check. After accidentally injuring him with an ice pillar and healing him, she urged him to show his full power, and Tartaglia transformed into Foul Legacy and charged at her.

• Theresa challenged Tartaglia to make her use both hands, then let him attack first.
• Tartaglia charged at Theresa with Hydro twin blades, but dodged her punch into an ice pillar and injured himself.
• Theresa apologized and healed Tartaglia with the Power of Abundance.
• Theresa told Tartaglia to use all his power, and he activated his Electro Delusion to transform into Foul Legacy.
• Tartaglia charged at Theresa in his transformed state, determined to prove how much he had grown.

Theresa defeated Tartaglia, removed his Delusion, and left him with a strange martial arts manual before the Lantern Rite began. Lumine, Paimon, Theresa, and their companions arrived in a festively decorated Liyue Harbor to celebrate.

• Tartaglia attacked Theresa with his Delusion, but she stopped his lightning and avoided his close-range assault with ease.
• Theresa's punch shattered the Golden House, so she reversed time to restore it and erased the Millelith's memories of the fight.
• Theresa removed and crushed Tartaglia's Delusion core, warned him to rely on strength earned through training, and gave him a Mamba Elbow Strike Technique manual.
• Two days later, the Lantern Rite arrived, and Liyue Harbor filled with lanterns, decorations, music, and firecrackers.
• Lumine and Paimon returned to Liyue Harbor for the festival, while Theresa and her companions walked through the streets in traditional spring outfits.

The Descenders celebrated Lantern Rite in Liyue Harbor with Zhong Li and the children, exchanging red envelopes. Their festivities ended when Osial returned, reborn with Abyssal power and intent on attacking the harbor.

• Zhong Li greeted the Descenders as they enjoyed Liyue Harbor’s Lantern Rite festivities with Hu Tao, Qiqi, and Xiangling.
• Theresa gave red envelopes to Hu Tao, Qiqi, March 7th, Stelle, Cyrene, Phainon, Changye Yue, and Himeko, while Old Yang handed out envelopes as well.
• Violent tremors shook Liyue Harbor, and Zhong Li turned toward the sea as a huge, five-headed serpent surfaced.
• Osial declared that he had survived his previous defeat, absorbed the Remnants of a God, and returned to settle his grudge with Morax.
• Osial surged waves toward Liyue Harbor, unaware that the Abyss had revived him to test the Descenders.

Theresa and Stellaron Essence confronted Osial when he reappeared at Liyue Harbor, and Theresa killed him with her authority of space. The story left Theresa, Xianyun, Xiangling, and Liyue’s chefs preparing to cook Osial’s meat.

• Osial returned to Liyue Harbor, where Moon Carver, Cloud Retainer, Mountain Shaper, and Xiao arrived to confront him.
• Theresa flew up to Osial, and Stellaron Essence joined her, treating the god as food.
• Stellaron Essence used Time Stop to dodge Osial’s water blast and taunted him.
• Theresa cut Osial into chunks with the authority of space and purified the Abyss Power from his remains.
• Zhong Li and Xiao reacted to Theresa’s power, while Qiqi, Xiangling, and Stellaron Essence showed interest in eating Osial.
• Theresa asked Zhong Li and the adepti about cooking, and Xianyun and Liyue’s chefs joined in to prepare the god’s meat.

Liyue Harbor’s residents and visitors prepared a feast from the slain five-headed snake, with several characters cooking their own dishes. As the banquet began, Theresa welcomed the bewildered Yoimiya, who introduced herself and advertised her fireworks.

• Liyue’s restaurants and residents brought out cooking equipment and began preparing the snake meat for a feast.
• Theresa and Cyrene made braised snake slices, Stellaron Essence prepared Solesse soup, and Phainon mixed snake meat into a salad.
• Xiangling and Chef Mao joined the cooking, while Zhong Li questioned Tartaglia about his elbow-focused martial arts training.
• Older women served the dishes, and Yoimiya was swept into the banquet crowd after arriving in Liyue Harbor to promote her fireworks.
• Theresa invited Yoimiya to sit with the group, and Yoimiya introduced herself and offered everyone a discount on fireworks.

Lumine and Paimon arrived in Liyue Harbor for Lantern Rite and reunited with Theresa and the others. After sharing a feast and Amphoreus Mead, the group headed to the harbor shore to see the festival displays and performances.

• Lumine and Paimon arrived in Liyue Harbor and bet on whether they would encounter the Stellaron Hunters.
• Theresa spotted Lumine and Paimon, and Hu Tao called them over to join the group.
• Theresa hugged Lumine while Himeko, Hu Tao, and Xiangling fussed over Paimon, and Zhong Li, Old Yang, and Phainon toasted together.
• Old Yang offered Mead from Amphoreus, and Theresa quoted 500,000 Mora per bottle to residents who wanted to buy it.
• The group ate and drank at the feast, then went to the shore to see shadow puppetry, opera, and festival toys.