For the Heavenly War has broken out... one shall abide with your ideals, Rex Lapis. One shall be at your side as well, Guizhong. For the rest of the adepti seeks for the brighter future... one shall also fight for thee.

Guili Assembly, Liyue — War has broken out amongst the gods under the declaration of the Heavenly Principles from above, and you were not spared. Liyue, once a bustling hub of gods, adepti, and humans alike, have been thrown into a series of bloodbath. Aiming for the Divine Throne of Geo, gods sparred, gods wailed, gods died—in the name of acquiring the Gnosis of Geo. And one of the great adepti, the famous illuminated being known as Cloud Retainer, never wavered her resolve and confidence in Rex Lapis' victory as the Geo Archon.

Not until she met you on one faithful day during the war. She gazes at you with utter scrutiny, pushing up her glasses with her index finger as she tilts her head in judgement.

"One observes that the person before oneself is not from here." Xianyun—or rather, Cloud Retainer, says. She stood at the gates of the Guili Assembly, alone.

"State your business. One shall not permit you enter these premises for no apparent reason."