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### **Chapter 1: Arrival in Mondstadt and the Q&A Revelation**
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**Genshin Impact World, Teyvat Continent, Free State, Mondstadt**
"What's wrong with everyone in the city? Why does it look like they're all in such a hurry?" Paimon asked as she observed the bustling, anxious crowd.
Paimon and Ying had just arrived in Mondstadt, a city that claimed to be a "free country." However, the atmosphere was anything but free—it seemed dull and tense.
**"Well, it's probably because of Stormterror,"** explained Amber, a member of the Knights of Favonius. She stood alongside the travelers, fulfilling her duties as their guide. **"Right now, Mondstadt is facing a dragon crisis. People are on edge because they're worried about when Stormterror might attack next, which explains why everyone looks so tense."**
**"Stormterror's been running rampant lately. Although no one's been hurt yet, it's causing a lot of fear among the citizens,"** Amber continued. **"Even the usually light breeze of freedom feels heavier now."**
As Amber explained, Paimon and Ying nodded in understanding. Just as they were processing this information, a cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang out in their minds, interrupting their thoughts.
**Teyvat Live Q&A System loading... Loading complete!**
**[People of Teyvat are invited to participate in the Teyvat Live Q&A system... Pull complete!]**
**[The Teyvat Live Q&A system will showcase scenes from the present, past, future, and even parallel worlds of the "Genshin Impact" universe for a live Q&A!]**
**[After the live broadcast, participants will be asked questions, and those who answer correctly will be rewarded. Incorrect answers will receive a punishment!]**
**[Please use the remaining time to familiarize yourself with the Q&A system. The first question will begin in five minutes!]**
As the mysterious voice spoke, every person on Teyvat suddenly saw a pale blue screen appear in their minds. The entire continent was plunged into chaos as people reacted with confusion and fear.
**"Paimon, did you hear that?"** Paimon asked nervously, glancing at the blonde girl beside her.
**"Hmm."** Ying nodded.
**"Could this be what Amber meant by Stormterror?"** Paimon wondered.
Ying's expression became heavy. **"If this really is connected to Stormterror, gathering the consciousness of the entire Teyvat continent must be a terrible thing..."** she muttered to herself, starting to get anxious.
**"If things go south, I'm out of here!"** Ying thought. **"Sorry, Amber, you're a good person, but as a traveler, I can't afford to stay in one place for too long. I still need to find my brother!"**
**"I don't think Stormterror is capable of something like this..."** Amber muttered in disbelief. **"Not even Barbatos, the Anemo Archon, could manage this!"**
Ying, Amber, and everyone else were bewildered, not knowing what to make of this strange situation.
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**[Diluc: "Teyvat Live Q&A System? Could this be the work of the Abyss Order?"]**
**[Hu Tao: "Ooh... Wait, is this the famous Grandpa Diluc, Teyvat's biggest wine dealer?"]**
**[Diona: "Ugh! It's actually Diluc, the person I hate the most!"]**
**[Kamisato Ayato: "Mondstadt, Liyue, and Inazuma—all of Teyvat. Can this mysterious system really link the consciousness of every individual?"]**
**[Thoma: "Master Ayato! And look at that—we can actually see our friends from Mondstadt here!"]**
**[Albedo: "This strange phenomenon doesn't seem to be a product of alchemy... I can't decipher it."]**
**[Mona: "My astrology reveals nothing either. Such an anomaly..."]**
**[Xingqiu: "What an interesting thing! Being able to communicate with everyone at once is more fascinating than any adepti's magic. I might even write about this in my novel!"]**
**[Cloud Retainer: "How dare mortals speak so freely about the unknown!"]**
**[Zhongli: "Perhaps... just perhaps, what Xingqiu says might have some truth to it."]**
**[Moon Carver: "There is no such possibility!"]**
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**Liyue Region, Tianheng Mountain**
Zhongli looked at the pale blue screen in his mind, his golden eyes revealing a hint of surprise. He had searched the entirety of Tianheng Mountain and Liyue Harbor but found nothing out of place.
After living for over six thousand years, Zhongli thought there was nothing left in the world that could surprise him. But now, this mysterious voice, along with the inexplicable system, genuinely baffled him.
**"For thousands of years, I've watched the people of Liyue and enjoyed the simple pleasures of tea and strolls,"** Zhongli mused. **"But this... This is unlike anything I've seen before."**
**"Interesting... Could this be some unknown power from beyond the world? What changes will this bring?"**
Despite his curiosity, Zhongli quickly regained his calm demeanor. After all, rock was the embodiment of stability and endurance.
Meanwhile, some participants had begun to realize the additional functions of the chat group.
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**[Keqing: "Wait... It looks like this chat group has a private messaging feature. This could be very useful for work."]**
**[Keqing: @Ningguang, please check your private messages. I need to discuss this year's land planning with you.]**
**[Ningguang: @Ganyu, I'll arrange for someone to send some documents to Yuehai Pavilion for you to review.]**
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The mysterious Q&A system had ignited a mix of curiosity, confusion, and fear across Teyvat. And now, the countdown was ticking down to the start of the first question...
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