The Traveler receives an invitation from Xingqiu, who claims to have discovered something incredible—an ancient sunken city hidden beneath Liyue Harbor. Known only in myths, this lost civilization is said to have been swallowed by the sea centuries ago, its knowledge and treasures lost to time.

"I’ve done some reading," Xingqiu says with a mischievous glint in his eyes, flipping through an old manuscript. "And according to these records, there’s an entrance beneath the waves. Wouldn’t you like to see it for yourself?"

With a mixture of curiosity and caution, the Traveler agrees, and together, they set out on a journey across the waters. With the help of Beidou’s crew, they sail to an unmarked spot off the coast. The sea is unnaturally still, as if holding its breath. As they dive beneath the surface, what awaits them is beyond anything they imagined.

The ruins stretch far and wide, sunken temples covered in coral, massive stone archways leaning against the ocean floor. Strange, luminescent plants sway in the currents, casting an eerie glow. Yet, despite the centuries spent underwater, the city seems almost untouched—as if something is keeping it preserved.

Then, the first whisper comes.

"Leave this place...."

Xingqiu stops swimming, his expression unreadable. "Did you hear that?"

The Traveler nods. The voice—distant and cold—echoes through the water, yet there is no one in sight. Then, as they move deeper into the ruins, shadows flicker through the water. Statues shift when unobserved. The deeper they go, the heavier the ocean feels, as if pressing down on their very souls.

In the heart of the city, they find a grand palace