Tremors of the Crashing Tide
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Brief
After meeting with Zhuang Fangyi, you decide to act according to plan and strengthen the Tianshi Pillar Array. This will defend Wuling City against Nefarith's sudden attack.
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Rewards
Operational EXP ×300 Operational EXP ★★★★★ Raises the Endministrator's Authority Level. 
Origeometry ×2 Origeometry ★★★★★★ An extremely rare crystal habit of Originium with many potential uses. 
Advanced Cognitive Carrier ×1 Advanced Cognitive Carrier ★★★★★ A material that provides a lot of EXP for leveling up Lv.61-90 operators. Overview › 
Arms INSP Set ×2 Arms INSP Set ★★★★ A material that provides a lot of weapon EXP. Overview › 
Protohedron ×2 Protohedron ★★★★ A material that upgrades operator skills. Overview › 
T-Creds ×4,000 T-Creds ★★★★ TC for short. This currency is recognized and used in many places. Steps
1 Go to the first Array Core No map marker available
Radio
J
Ji Bing
Hold them off!
Lifeng
Tianshi Chang, we're here to help!
Chen Qianyu
There are Stockaders among the enemies... Ugh, guess we don't have a choice!
2 Defeat the enemy No map marker available
3 Activate Array Core repair mode No map marker available
Radio
Chen Qianyu
No... The city...
Perlica
Everything will be restored...
4 Place Heavy Xiranite to repair the Tianshi Pillars No map marker available
Radio
Perlica
Use Heavy Xiranite to repair the Tianshi Pillars, Endmin. This also reinforces the array's defenses.
5 Go to the second Array Core No map marker available
Radio
Tangtang
Hey, Darkmask! I'm going all out today. Watch closely.
Tangtang
As for you, traitors! I'm gonna kick your asses and put you down for good!
6 Defeat the enemy No map marker available
Radio
G
Ge Yipu
We got reinforcements! Regroup with them!
Chen Qianyu
Mi Fu! We're here to help!
Mi Fu
Perfect timing...
Mi Fu
All wounded, fall back! We will handle this.
L
Landbreaker (Landbreaker Brute)
*Mumbles* MOVE OR DIE!
7 Go to the second Array Core No map marker available
8 Get through the obstacles and reach the Array Core No map marker available
Radio
Lifeng
Combat zone ahead! Back to the city, everyone!
Lifeng
Endmin? Thank Talos you've arrived!
Lifeng
We're engaging the enemies at the array. Come with me!
9 Place Heavy Xiranite to repair the Tianshi Pillars No map marker available
10 Go to the third Array Core No map marker available
11 Defeat the enemy No map marker available
12 Defeat the enemy No map marker available
13 Defeat the enemies No map marker available
14 Activate Array Core repair mode No map marker available
Radio
Perlica
Endmin, watch out for the shockwave!
15 Place Heavy Xiranite to repair the Tianshi Pillars No map marker available
Other dialogue
132 Game scripting dialogue not tied to a specific quest step.
C
Chang Yun
Endmin, thanks to you we held them off, but the array's now in terrible condition.
C
Chang Yun
The surging Blight Tide and the rampaging Landbreakers are too much for the Array Cores ... they are overloaded.
C
Chang Yun
Heavy Xiranite? This must be Tianshi Zhuang's arrangement...
Perlica
The arrays are Xiranite-based. If Heavy Xiranite can reinforce Array Cores ... it should be able to repair the damage as well.
C
Chang Yun
Careful out there. If one of those Tianshi Pillars falls to the ground, it causes a shockwave.
C
Chang Yun
Alright, I've just synced the Array Core repair access with you.
C
Chang Yun
It's working! The Blight Tide can't breach this side now.
C
Chang Yun
We've got the rest. Endmin, go where you're needed!
Chen Qianyu
That's ... the Institute's direction!
Chen Qianyu
But we can't verify the coordinates with Dijiang now...
Perlica
When we deployed the AIC, I memorized the PAC's coordinates.
Chen Qianyu
You made it?! Nice, Perly. With you around, we might not even need Dijiang!
Perlica
We need a quick way through the city. The PAC is close. Let's use the ziplines to get across.
Perlica
Just a bit of luck. Endmin, let's get going.
Perlica
I just need to calculate a few points and set up multiple Zipline Pylons... Hm, there's still time. Let me try this.
G
Ge Yipu
Endmin! Finally, you're here!
G
Ge Yipu
I've assigned Tianshi to secure the core, but Nefarith's blocked every path...
G
Ge Yipu
She set the array floor ablaze with these special flames. It's impossible to deal with them quickly.
Perlica
These flames are created out of Æther energy ... just like those at the Marker Stone. They are nearly impossible to put out.
G
Ge Yipu
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!
Chen Qianyu
Uncle Pan! And you guys... Shouldn't you be in a shelter?
Da Pan
Shelter? Hmph, Nefarith's already turned Wuling upside down. Hiding won't do us any good.
Da Pan
We've got your backs! Just go ahead and do what you need to do!
G
Ge Yipu
You're back! The core's repaired, and this side should hold... By the way, have you seen Chang Yun?
Da Pan
Don't worry! Every neighbor who can throw a punch is on their way!
Chen Qianyu
Thunder...?
Da Pan
That's Viceroy Zhuang's Lei Fa...!
G
Ge Yipu
It's coming from the main gate!
Perlica
Endmin, it's time to make our move.
Perlica
She's fighting alongside the watchguards.
G
Ge Yipu
Glad to hear. I must do my part as well. We will keep this area secure.
Perlica
Nefarith is right in there...
Perlica
Endmin, Chen, are you ready?
Zhuang Fangyi
The good news — HAS received our message just before the signal dropped.
Zhuang Fangyi
They'll attempt to interfere with the Marker Stone Scroll remotely and help Arcane chase down Ardashir.
Zhuang Fangyi
The Sui Regulator has its ways. We must trust them and Arcane.
Perlica
Then what's the bad news?
Zhuang Fangyi
...or, more broadly, one to the entire Civilization Band.
Zhuang Fangyi
We must stop her here.
Endministrator
You sound confident.
Zhuang Fangyi
This time, we are in this together.
Perlica
Where are the Array Cores?
Zhuang Fangyi
There are three in total. Their coordinates have been synced to your terminals.
Chen Qianyu
What about Nefarith? I don't think she's gonna sit back and watch!
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin, you are back.
Zhuang Fangyi
I have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?
Zhuang Fangyi
I'd like you to reinforce the Tianshi Pillar Array Cores with Heavy Xiranite. It's an essential move to stop the Blight.
Zhuang Fangyi
Wuling City is on its own.
Zhuang Fangyi
The Landbreaker mobs are not much of a threat, but Nefarith commands the Blight itself. She can strike directly at the Xiranite Dam...
Zhuang Fangyi
From this perspective, the Landbreaker leader is an inherent adversary to Wuling...
Zhuang Fangyi
This time it's different from ten years ago.
Chen Qianyu
Really? That's possible?!
Zhuang Fangyi
If the Tianshi Pillar Array can hold back the Blight Tide ... her advance will be delayed.
Zhuang Fangyi
And the Marker Stone contains enough Feranmut power to seal Ardashir. She won't dare take the risk with so much uncertainty.
Zhuang Fangyi
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?
Perlica
Tianshi Zhuang, that is far too risky...!
Zhuang Fangyi
Arcane, the Tianshi, you ... everyone is taking a risk. Why should I hold back...?
Zhuang Fangyi
This place is the heart of the Main Pillar, the palace of Xiranite...
Zhuang Fangyi
...and the most effective, most expensive trap I set for Nefarith.
Zhuang Fangyi
See? She's taken the bait.
Zhuang Fangyi
She's now near the Core AIC Area, trying to destroy the source of Xiranite ... just as I anticipated.
Zhuang Fangyi
Time to unleash mayhem, Endmin. Show our enemies what you are capable of.
Mi Fu
Tch, barely a warm-up... These clowns don't even know why they're fighting. How dare they challenge Wuling!
Mi Fu
Boss...
Mi Fu
No. Keep your focus on the core.
Chen Qianyu
Mi Fu... But...
Chen Qianyu
...I got it.
Mi Fu
Good. I'll regroup the watchguards. We'll buy you time.
Perlica
It's Nefarith!
Perlica
Tianshi Zhuang's plan worked!
Chen Qianyu
Should we go help Tianshi Zhuang...
Mi Fu
The safety of every Wulinger depends on the Tianshi Pillar Array. That's the cause she's defending.
Mi Fu
...Boss is stronger than you think.
Mi Fu
If this is her plan, then I'm fully with her.
Perlica
The enemies are holding back forces. We must repair the core before they hit us again!
Mi Fu
Switch! We'll hold the line here!
Mi Fu
Head to the Array Core! The Tianshi Pillars are more important!
Tangtang
Go, Darkmask! Mad woman looks like she's got some fight in her!
Mi Fu
Looks like the Tianshi Pillar Array's running again...
Mi Fu
That should shield the city from the Blight Tide ... at least for a while.
Mi Fu
But this isn't over yet... Nefarith is right there.
Mi Fu
Endmin ... you're the only one who can help the Boss.
Endministrator
Don't worry.
Endministrator
I won't let her fight alone.
Mi Fu
Thanks.
Tangtang
Darkmask! That Nefarith owes us a blood debt! You go bring her down!
Tangtang
Tell her she picked the wrong fight with Qingbo Stockade. Nobody messes with you, or your chief, who's Ruan Yi's sister!
Tangtang
Now go get her!
Perlica
The damage here is severe ... stay alert for shockwaves and flames.
Perlica
This core is severely compromised. We must wait for the right moment.
Perlica
Enemy forces have the core surrounded.
Chen Qianyu
More Landbreakers are coming! We need to push now!
Da Pan
Don't worry about us. Hurry!
Da Pan
Hey, this is no time to freeze! Chop, chop!
Chen Qianyu
All set! I've locked onto the damaged Tianshi Pillars. Let's move!
Chen Qianyu
Ow ow! My boots are catching fire!
Perlica
These facilities won't last long in Æther enviro — *Hngh*. Hurry through!
Perlica
This is the last Array Core!
Perlica
Stay prepared, Endmin.
N
Nefarith
Heheh.
Chen Qianyu
That's Nefarith's Arts...!
Chen Qianyu
It's the sky poles!
Perlica
They are leading people to safety.
Chen Qianyu
Another alarm... C'mon... Hang in there!
N
Nefarith
Struggle if you must.
G
Ge Yipu
Watch the flames!
Perlica
That's Tianshi Ge! We're not too late!
G
Ge Yipu
Stay calm! Hold your ground!
G
Ge Yipu
Secure the array first! Protect the core!
N
Nefarith
How long do you think your defenses can hold?
Perlica
The way she is casting her Arts... It's a psychological ploy.
Perlica
She's trying to make Nefarith believe that Wuling City is barely holding off the threats.
Chen Qianyu
WHOAAA!
Perlica
Did it stop? Then we jump...
J
Ji Bing
Anyone hurt, fall back! Everyone else, hold the line!
C
Chang Yun
Incoming! New enemy waves!
Chen Qianyu
It exploded!
Chen Qianyu
WHOA!
Mi Fu
Stay sharp. Another wave incoming.
Z
Zealous Stockader (Zealous Stockader)
Burn! Plunder! Let the Blight eat them all! MWAHAHAHA!
Perlica
The sky is changing...
Chen Qianyu
The air feels thick... We gotta hurry!
Chen Qianyu
WAAAT! AGAIN?!
Chen Qianyu
Phew... Thank Talos this one holds up...
Perlica
Endmin, it's there! The Array Core!
S
Sky Pole
Please follow the guide and head for the safe zones!
S
Sky Pole
The city-wide contingency plan is in effect!
S
Sky Pole
Please evacuate to the Array defenses immediately!
Da Pan
They're giving out! Jump!
Perlica
We are cut off! The gap is too wide!