The Xianzhou Yaoqing (Chinese: 曜青) is one of the six Flagships owned by the Hexafleet of the Xianzhou Alliance.
Sushang served as a Cloud Knight on the Yaoqing before she was transferred to the Xianzhou Luofu. Sushang states that unlike the Ambrosial Arbor of the Luofu, the plaguemark of the Yaoqing is a moon.[1] The "Moon Rage" ability of the borisin has been observed very rarely in some Foxians, apart from the Foxians of the Yaoqing where it is more common, who are similar to the borisins genetically.[2][3]
Its Arbiter-General is Feixiao, the "Merlin's Claw," who is described as "fierce and swift". Sushang refers to her as "the madam general" and comments that Jing Yuan is not as good as her. These traits of hers can be seen in the Yaoqing's aggressive pursuit of Abominations of Abundance, as they once secured victory against five different abomination forces within a single year, 8098 Star Calendar.[4] The Yaoqing is noted for its martial prowess and is rarely rivaled.[5] This may be due to the fact that the borisin still have many enslaved Foxians and they still fight tirelessly for the liberation of their kin.
Overview[]
The Xianzhou Yaoqing is one of the six flagships of the Xianzhou Alliance. It sails in the endless ocean of stars like a colossal sword, wiping out the abominations ravaging the various star zones.
Out of the six flagships, the Xianzhou Yaoqing is known for its military prowess and has long been standing at the forefront of the most intense combat missions. Under the ferocious assault of the elite Verdant Knights of the Yaoqing — armed forces mainly comprised by foxians — the army of abominations made up of borisin and the like has finally been routed, with their numbers now on the decline.
Despite earning a high reputation and respect within the Alliance due to their frequent reports of military victories, the Xianzhou Yaoqing is also the center of a heated debate. The Yaoqing has been closely cooperating with the Interastral Peace Corporation for a long time in exchange for technology and supplies required for combat. They have annihilated countless abominations in many worlds, rendering many of them spoils of war in the credit system. This has led to many raising suspicions on whether the Xianzhou Yaoqing is indeed the vanguard of The Hunt, or whether it has become a warship of the Preservation gone unnoticed.
Description[]
The Xianzhou Yaoqing has a majority-foxian population.[6] Many travelers have asked if it is safe to travel to the Xianzhou Yaoqing. However, the military operations of the Yaoqing is mainly done by the expeditionary fleet and will not endanger the main ship. Of course, that doesn't mean the Denizens of Abundance will not target the ship, which they describe as a "catastrophe". It is said that no enemies have ever managed to deal any substantial damage to the Yaoqing's main ship since the last Amber Era. It is still vital for travelers to strictly abide by the Yaoqing's regulations during the trip. The ship advances at a dazzling speed, carrying the momentum of tempest and thunder. Countless Foxians, fully armed, stand on the deck in a majestic posture.[7]
No unnecessary extra procedures are needed to visit the Xianzhou Yaoqing. As long as you are a Xianzhou Alliance citizen or a holder of the Xianzhou Alliance Travel Pass or Resident Permit, you are allowed to visit the Yaoqing. Considering that the Yaoqing is often sailing through active war zones, it is advised to prepare more safety measures before departure. A Yaoqing tour is available with Star-Picking Tours. It is still vital for travelers to strictly abide by the Yaoqing's regulations during the trip. Unauthorized departure from the tour group may constitute a violation of law or even a criminal offense.[8] The Foxians of the Xianzhou Yaoqing are known for their adventuring flying families. The most renowned of these families was that of Baiheng's.[9] There is a Royal Academy on the Yaoqing that Mr. Xiyan studied at.[10]
The Xianzhou Yaoqing had much closer ties with the IPC than the Xianzhou Luofu. Initially, people thought they were just engaging in a little interstellar investment but over time, things changed. Gradually, the Yaoqing's younger generations began to enjoy the immersia produced by the IPC's Entertainment Division. Once they started wearing IPC clothing lines, it was hard to tell if they were Xianzhou locals or IPC employees. After their Coming of Age Ceremonies, many youths aspired to join the IPC to make it big. The architecture across the whole delve began to change. The graceful flying eaves, glazed tiles and Fallow Earth bricks were slowly replaced by sleek, monolithic IPC buildings. Many of the Yaoqing locals older than 500 would say the Yaoqing has changed, though they're not sure whether this change would lead to a better future, or if it would allow short-life species to dictate their way of life, causing anxiety amongst the populace.[11]
Cloud poria grown on the Yaoqing can be used for Stone Calf Cimicifugae Infusion.[12] The Longevity Pill of Cruelty is a medicine exclusive to the Yaoqing that is said to have the effect of improving overall fitness and rendering those who take it immune to all diseases for a short period of time.[13] It was rumored military rations aboard the Yaoqing include dried Mineshrooms.[14] Starskiff seed research conducted in the Yaoqing unexpectedly produced a glowing flower that is delicious, sugar-free, and fat-free, and bears fruits once every thousand years or so and can also be used as a chandelier for lighting. The flower is a popular product throughout the cosmos and have earned a handsome amount of foreign currencies for the alliance. The Intelligentsia Guild believes that the flower is very likely to have different moods as the brightness of its glow will change for no reason.[15]
Areas[]
Caelorum Venti Pavilion[]
The Caelorum Venti Pavilion in Moon Delve is one of the most well-known tourist sites of the Yaoqing. The place commemorates how the previous Caelorum Venti, high elder of the Yaoqing, fought valiantly and slew an herd abomination named the Hundred Hands. It took the Artisanship Commission of the Yaoqing and 3,000 Vidyadhara craftsmen more than 20 years to build the pavilion with large slabs of jade and moonstone. It is hailed as the epitome of the Yaoqing Vidyadhara architectural style, and it is said no language can describe its exquisiteness and grandeur adequately. Vidyadhara Windsayers have laid a "Feather Path" in the pavilion that links 16 floating islands together to allow people to walk freely in the air without any flying or floating equipment.[8]
Verdant Harbor[]
The Verdant Harbor in the Verdant Delve showcases the Yaoqing's unique starskiff manufacturing process. A guide can take visitors through the entire place to see how the "furry little creatures" grow to become loyal partners of the Verdant Knights that are capable of eradicating abominations. New starskiffs are born almost every day. With the help of the staff, Star-Picking Tours visitors can get the chance to deliver a new starskiff and experience the "miracle of biotechnology". Visitors might even get to name the new starskiff, which may be seen eliminating Denizens of Abundance on the battlefield in a few short months.[8]
Red Fox Theater[]
Described as an elegant and soothing activity, the most authentic and traditional "Pacify Play" on Baiheng Street is available at Red Fox Theater. Pacify Play is a traditional theater performance of the Yaoqing Foxians. The theater's stage is described as vast and circular. They need a large stage to be able to showcase all elements of the play as the Red Fox Theater is one of the few that rejects the use of special effects to preserve their millennium-old traditions.
This type of traditional opera uses different types of facial makeup to differentiate the characters and their personalities, so it requires some prior knowledge to be able to understand the story. Still, it is said that there should be no problem experiencing the charm of the play as it boasts super-realistic stage combat scenes where dozens of actors will find themselves moving around in midair, or acting out gunfights and physical struggles.[8]
Alchemy Commission[]
The Ranzhi School is a medicinal school on the Xianzhou Yaoqing that specializes in food therapy.[16] In the Ranzhi School's medical theory, medicine is food, and vice versa, believing that the right food for the right ailments would naturally cure oneself.[17]
Rainsoar Lake[]
Rainsoar Lake has misty rain, yellow floating heart foliage and blossoms decorating the lake as frolicking fishes leap out of the water from time to time. At this lakeside abounds with lotuses and water chestnuts, old turtles basking on the pebbles were an everyday sight. Jiaoqiu would come here to gather ingredients such as floating heart plants and picked out lotus flowers for medicinal dishes.[18] Rainsoar Eatery was a restaurant operated by Jiaoqiu after he retired from being a military healer presumably named after Rainsoar lake, though it is unknown if it is operational.[19]
The Shackling Prison[]
The Shackling Prison on the Xianzhou Yaoqing is completely different from the one on the Xianzhou Luofu, which is underwater, according to Jiaoqiu. Moze's comment implies that it may be in the clouds.[20]
History[]
In the Theophany Era, on December, Year 2607 Star Calendar, the Xianzhou Yaoqing, alongside the Fanghu and Zhuming, introduced its own Yellowjacket Census and Almanacs, advising of all death revitalizations on Xianzhou for that year. During the Three Sufferings Era on August, Year 3063 Star Calendar, a businessman is assassinated aboard the Yaoqing, plunging everyone into turmoil. At some point after that, the first case of mara-struck is recorded in history, the Yaoqing's Master of the Delves Changhuan, when he celebrated his thousandth birthday party. On May, Year 3290 Star Calendar, during the aurumaton revolt, Zhige, the master primus of the aurumaton, leads a force of brave fighters aboard the Xianzhou Yaoqing. The combined forces team up and launch an offensive operation, smashing them to smithereens.[21]
During the Era of Bloodshed, the Xianzhou Alliance encountered a Dyson tree, also the mortal enemy of the Primeval Imperium — Muldrasil, homeland of the Wingweavers, feeding off nearby stars, and a war breaks out as a result. Fatigued from the Civil War, the aurumaton rebellion, and their emigration plan, all the prisoners in cryo-hibernation are released to counter the invasion — including the Reignbow who made a deal with the Flint Emperor, allowing the latter to possess their physical body, in exchange for the power of the Heliobi. Inspired by the Reignbow's sacrifice, the Xianzhou residents make the same deal, forming suicide squads and marching alongside the Heliobi. During the battle, the Reignbow shot their Sky-Shattering Lux Arrow from the bow of the Yaoqing, which was closest to Muldrasil in the battle formation and usied their famed bow "Xuanyuan", causing great casualties among even the furthest ships, the Xuling and Fanghu. The arrow smashes into the Ambrosial Arbor, penetrating Muldrasil.[22]
In The Year 4800 of the Star Calendar, the five lineages of the Vidyadhara made alliance on the Yuque, putting their sacred vow into writing. "This oath shall remain unbroken, standing stronger than even earth and steel." Caelorum Venti was bound to watch over the Lunar Embryo on the Yaoqing.[23] At some point, Caelorum Venti fought and slew a herd abomination named the Hundred Hands. It took the Artisanship Commission of the Yaoqing and 3,000 Vidyadhara craftsmen more than 20 years to build the Caelorum Venti Pavilion in the Moon Delve with large slabs of jade and moonstone to commemorate the event.[8]
After the Sedition of Imbibitor Lunae in the Year 7379 Star Calendar, Caelorum Venti made a deal with the Xianzhou Alliance that the Imbibitor Lunae of the Luofu, Dan Feng, was to be spared from death and instead suffer the punishment of molting rebirth, where he should have been regarded as a new being and his sins forgiven. However, the Ten-Lords Commission detained him in the Shackling Prison and General Jing Yuan banished him from the Luofu.[24] The Yaoqing laid out an encirclement and eradication of abominations in coordination with the Yuque's defense during an unnamed conflict on Thalassa. The Heroncrest Fleet of the Yaoqing was deployed instead of the Fanghu as they were too far away, and the current forces would have to withstand multiple counterattacks from the enemy for six months before the Fanghu arrived. They pressed a strong offense for some time, but lost any hope of success thereafter due to the Devil Tide of Thalassa.[5]
At some point in history, the Yaoqing, alongside the Fanghu and Zhuming, engaged in warfare against Lord Ravager Celenova and her troops.[25][26] In the year 8072 Star Calendar, during the Third Abundance War, the Yaoqing and Fanghu alerted the Luofu about the assembly of the Denizens of Abundance, the revival of Ketu Mirage; the roaming star and their attack on the Fanghu. The Luofu dispatched four brigades of Cloud Knights to help them fight but they were still facing defeat. Diviner Fu Xuan came up with a plan to use the Xianzhou Yuque's Cloudpeer Telescope to call Reignbow Arbiter.[27]
The Reignbow Arbiter then descended onto the battlefield and annihilated the borisins' fleet using their Lux Arrow, During the course of this battle, the Xianzhou Luofu lost over 63,000 fighter jets and over 120,000 pilots, and nearly one-fifth of the Xianzhou Fanghu's delves are destroyed by the Lux Arrow's bombardment. The extent of the damage to the Yaoqing's forces is unknown, however, the previous General of the Yaoqing were among those perished in Lan's bombardment as she was in the vicinity of the Cloudpeer Telescope. Sometime after, Feixiao took up office.[28][29]
During a regular transmission on May, Year 8098 Star Calendar, the Xianzhou Yaoqing reported a resounding victory against Fallomom's abominations. In June of that year, they secured a resounding victory against Toste-VIII's abominations. On October that year, they secured a resounding victory against Sakin Chadu's abominations, victory was uncertain until support from the Interastral Peace Corporation arrived. Madam Yukong advised the Yaoqing's Sky-Faring Commission to take appropriate recuperation measures; which in November of that year, the Xianzhou Yaoqing moored in the Sakin Chadu star system in Kersarran star cluster and cooperated with the Interastral Peace Corporation to harness local minerals and recuperate. On December of that year, the Yaoqing secured another resounding victory against Asmodeus' abominations.[4]
Characters[]
Playable Characters[]
4 Characters match the category selection:
| Character | Rarity | Path | Combat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
 Feixiao |  |  The Hunt |  Wind |
 Jiaoqiu | |  Nihility |  Fire |
 Moze |  | The Hunt |  Lightning |
 Sushang | | The Hunt |  Physical |
Upcoming Characters[]
Known Personnel[]
Leadership[]
- Feixiao — General of the Cloud Knights
- Caelorum Venti — High Elder of the Vidyadhara
Cloud Knights[]
Sky-Faring Commission[]
- Qingying — Helm-Master of the Sky-Faring Commission (former)
- Yueyan — Helm Master of the Sky-Faring Commission (former)
Cloud Knight Units[]
- Verdantia Fleet
- Heroncrest Fleet
- Red Ballad Fleet
Other[]
Gallery[]
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | The Xianzhou Yaoqing |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 仙舟「曜青」 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 仙舟「曜青」 |
| Japanese | 仙舟 「曜青」 |
| Korean | 선주 「요청」 |
| Spanish | El Yaoqing de Xianzhou |
| French | Yaoqing de Xianzhou |
| Russian | Яоцин Сяньчжоу |
| Thai | Xianzhou "Yaoqing" |
| Vietnamese | Xianzhou Yaoqing |
| German | Xianzhou Yaoqing |
| Indonesian | Xianzhou "Yaoqing" |
| Portuguese | Yaoqing do Xianzhou |
Change History[]
References[]
- ↑ Mentioned in Adventure Mission Ten-Lords' Decree and Calamity's Remnant
- ↑ Readable: List of Archenemies The Borisin
- ↑ Adventure Mission: Sinners Misled, Credence Falsified
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Records of Yellowbell Resonance
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fu Xuan's Character Story: Part II
- ↑ Trailblaze Continuance, Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue (II): A Web of Pasts Rewoven
- ↑ NPC: Ruoyue fortune
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Readable: Xianzhou Alliance Travel Guide
- ↑ Visitor Dialogue: Jing Yuan
- ↑ Event Tales of the Fantastic Adventure Mission: Tales of the Fantastic: Chapter 2
- ↑ Adventure Mission, Aurum Alley's Hustle and Bustle: Back in Business (I)
- ↑ Readable: Compendium of Remedies
- ↑ Item: Longevity Pill of Cruelty
- ↑ Item: Mineshroom
- ↑ Exalting Sanctum Investigations: Flower-Shaped Chandelier
- ↑ Trailblaze Continuance, Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue (I): March to Mastery: A Star Is Born
- ↑ Adventure Mission, Saga of Primaveral Blade: Way of Primaveral Blade: Release
- ↑ Data Bank, Characters, Jiaoqiu: Character Story: Part I
- ↑ Data Bank, Characters, Jiaoqiu: Character Story: Part IV
- ↑ Trailblaze Continuance, Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue (I): Inquisition to Rectitude
- ↑ History of the Xianzhou: Errata
- ↑ Readable: Annotations from "Ode to Reignbow Path"
- ↑ YouTube: Animated Short: Ichor of Two Dragons | Honkai: Star Rail
- ↑ Readable: An Appeal from the Vidyadhara
- ↑ Seat of Divine Foresight: File Repository: Nemesis — Ruin: Celenova
- ↑ List of Archenemies: Ruin Scroll: Lord Ravager
- ↑ Data Bank, Characters, Fu Xuan: Character Story: Part IV
- ↑ Readable: Record of Reignbow's Road
- ↑ Relic, The Wind-Soaring Valorous: Valorous Mask of Northern Skies