Tremors of the Crashing Tide

Endmin, thanks to you we held them off, but the array's now in terrible condition.

The surging Blight Tide and the rampaging Landbreakers are too much for the Array Cores ... they are overloaded.

Heavy Xiranite? This must be Tianshi Zhuang's arrangement...

The arrays are Xiranite-based. If Heavy Xiranite can reinforce Array Cores ... it should be able to repair the damage as well.

Careful out there. If one of those Tianshi Pillars falls to the ground, it causes a shockwave.

Alright, I've just synced the Array Core repair access with you.

It's working! The Blight Tide can't breach this side now.

We've got the rest. Endmin, go where you're needed!

That's ... the Institute's direction!

But we can't verify the coordinates with Dijiang now...

When we deployed the AIC, I memorized the PAC's coordinates.

You made it?! Nice, Perly. With you around, we might not even need Dijiang!

We need a quick way through the city. The PAC is close. Let's use the ziplines to get across.

Just a bit of luck. Endmin, let's get going.

I just need to calculate a few points and set up multiple Zipline Pylons... Hm, there's still time. Let me try this.

Endmin! Finally, you're here!

I've assigned Tianshi to secure the core, but Nefarith's blocked every path...

She set the array floor ablaze with these special flames. It's impossible to deal with them quickly.

These flames are created out of Æther energy ... just like those at the Marker Stone. They are nearly impossible to put out.

No need to extinguish them. We'll just make a new path. Master Pan and his crew are on their way.

Make way! Big guys coming through!

Endmin! You're here too!

Uncle Pan! And you guys... Shouldn't you be in a shelter?

Shelter? Hmph, Nefarith's already turned Wuling upside down. Hiding won't do us any good.

We've got your backs! Just go ahead and do what you need to do!

You're back! The core's repaired, and this side should hold... By the way, have you seen Chang Yun?

Don't worry! Every neighbor who can throw a punch is on their way!

Thunder...?

That's Viceroy Zhuang's Lei Fa...!

It's coming from the main gate!

Endmin, it's time to make our move.

She's fighting alongside the watchguards.

Glad to hear. I must do my part as well. We will keep this area secure.

Nefarith is right in there...

Endmin, Chen, are you ready?

The good news — HAS received our message just before the signal dropped.

They'll attempt to interfere with the Marker Stone Scroll remotely and help Arcane chase down Ardashir.

The Sui Regulator has its ways. We must trust them and Arcane.

Then what's the bad news?

...or, more broadly, one to the entire Civilization Band.

We must stop her here.

This time, we are in this together.

Where are the Array Cores?

There are three in total. Their coordinates have been synced to your terminals.

What about Nefarith? I don't think she's gonna sit back and watch!

Endmin, you are back.

I have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?

I'd like you to reinforce the Tianshi Pillar Array Cores with Heavy Xiranite. It's an essential move to stop the Blight.

Wuling City is on its own.

The Landbreaker mobs are not much of a threat, but Nefarith commands the Blight itself. She can strike directly at the Xiranite Dam...

From this perspective, the Landbreaker leader is an inherent adversary to Wuling...

This time it's different from ten years ago.

Really? That's possible?!

If the Tianshi Pillar Array can hold back the Blight Tide ... her advance will be delayed.

And the Marker Stone contains enough Feranmut power to seal Ardashir. She won't dare take the risk with so much uncertainty.

Imagine this: the Endmin and Wuling Tianshi are on the battlefield, far from the Main Pillar ... then, what would be the best move for her?

Tianshi Zhuang, that is far too risky...!

Arcane, the Tianshi, you ... everyone is taking a risk. Why should I hold back...?

This place is the heart of the Main Pillar, the palace of Xiranite...

...and the most effective, most expensive trap I set for Nefarith.

See? She's taken the bait.

She's now near the Core AIC Area, trying to destroy the source of Xiranite ... just as I anticipated.

Time to unleash mayhem, Endmin. Show our enemies what you are capable of.

Tch, barely a warm-up... These clowns don't even know why they're fighting. How dare they challenge Wuling!

Boss...

No. Keep your focus on the core.

Mi Fu... But...

...I got it.

Good. I'll regroup the watchguards. We'll buy you time.

It's Nefarith!

Tianshi Zhuang's plan worked!

Should we go help Tianshi Zhuang...

The safety of every Wulinger depends on the Tianshi Pillar Array. That's the cause she's defending.

...Boss is stronger than you think.

If this is her plan, then I'm fully with her.

The enemies are holding back forces. We must repair the core before they hit us again!

Switch! We'll hold the line here!

Head to the Array Core! The Tianshi Pillars are more important!

Go, Darkmask! Mad woman looks like she's got some fight in her!

Looks like the Tianshi Pillar Array's running again...

That should shield the city from the Blight Tide ... at least for a while.

But this isn't over yet... Nefarith is right there.

Endmin ... you're the only one who can help the Boss.

Thanks.

Darkmask! That Nefarith owes us a blood debt! You go bring her down!

Tell her she picked the wrong fight with Qingbo Stockade. Nobody messes with you, or your chief, who's Ruan Yi's sister!

Now go get her!