**Before reading:** It is recommended to read the introduction carefully before proceeding. The following content is included because it could not fit into the introduction.
The plot progression in the early stages of this book may be relatively slow, but it will pick up speed later on.
Descriptions of the characters' backstories and personalities from various timelines in the game are limited; thus, the author's portrayal may differ from your expectations. Please keep this in mind.
Characters speaking in quick succession may come from different timelines, and the timeline of the viewing characters is somewhat ambiguous.
Additionally, these points were added after 100,000 words: Everyone has different perspectives and views when playing games, so fan fiction and secondary creations may diverge from the original plot in others' minds. Is this what's called 'clouding' the issue? I'm honestly speechless. If you can't accept this, then don't read fan fiction!
Another very important point is that the viewing characters' perspectives differ vastly from those of the players. They do not possess an omniscient view, and the events they witness are incomplete.
Therefore, it's normal for their reactions and statements to not align with the facts known to players, especially regarding the controversy surrounding Mobius's assessment of the Doomsday Beast's strength. That was merely her rough judgment based on what she witnessed. Even if it was inaccurate, there's no need for readers to take it too seriously.
This also reflects the author's rough judgment. After all, the Doomsday Beast sounds quite intimidating, but its performance in the story isn't particularly commendable. Conversely, the Judgment-class Honkai Beasts are incredibly powerful, like Chiyou, which I heard once consumed entire cities for sustenance.
If nothing unexpected happens, updates will be punctual every day at 12:00 PM. Let's see if this new book can survive!
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### Main Text
This should have been a day like any other—either peaceful or not so peaceful.
In an unknown specific timeline, aboard a massive interstellar ecological vessel named the **Xianzhou Luofu**.
In a spacious, ancient-style courtyard, five individuals, each distinct in appearance and temperament, gathered to enjoy drinks and conversation.
**Dan:** A black-haired, aloof man with a pair of dragon horns, dressed in a cyan robe, one of the five Dragon Sovereigns of the Vidyadhara, known as the Imbibitor Lunae.
**Jing:** A white-haired, red-eyed swordmaster of the Luofu, wearing light blue and white soft armor, recognized as Seamless Flying Light.
**Alex:** A short-lived species clad in black, with white hair and a slightly weathered face; a genius craftsman who earned the title of "Hundred Forges" on the Xianzhou Zhuming.
**Bai:** A Foxfolk Damselette pilot with light purple fox ears and a tail.
Finally, the youngest among them, a white-haired youth. Although he lacked unique skills like the others and was deemed 'unsuitable for martial arts' by his master, Jing, he possessed extraordinary wisdom that earned everyone's respect.
Even during combat missions, his master Jing would willingly follow his commands. He was **Jing Yuan**, the future General of the Divine Foresight of the Luofu.
This legendary group was known far and wide throughout the Xianzhou Alliance as the **Five Cavaliers of the Clouds**.
"Truly worthy of our Dragon Sovereign! With a flick of his hand, he summons a monstrous tsunami or a world-ending storm, effortlessly destroying that vast fleet of Abundance Followers!
From now on, we just need to let our noble Dragon Sovereign bring forth rain and storms to submerge the enemy formations. We, the supporting cast, can just watch from above, right?"
The white-haired Foxfolk Damselette, Bai, strolled behind Dan and patted his shoulder, praising her companion's great achievements. However, her tone suddenly shifted, and she chuckled mischievously.
"Our Dragon Sovereign is truly magnificent! When will you let us friends sit in that position too?"
Dan merely turned his head away at Bai's teasing. He knew, of course, that his lively friend was just joking, and he was only pretending to be aloof.
Originally, as a Dragon Sovereign, Dan was proud but didn't display this pride in front of his close friends; instead, he masked it with aloofness.
"Bai, don't tease him anymore. He's probably still thinking about his recent match against Jing. If you say that now, it will make him feel extremely embarrassed."
**Jing Yuan** smiled and added a jab from the side.
"Want to spar again? I'd be happy to!"
**Jing** smiled and echoed.
**Alex**, appearing to be the oldest among them, watched silently like an elder. He simply picked up a cup of wine, brought it to his lips, and slowly sipped it, then looked up at the blue sky and white clouds simulated by the Cavern Sky technology.
As if recalling something, he sighed, "If the spring breeze has a heart for flowers, would it grant me youth again?"
Soon after his words fell, the simulated sky was suddenly torn apart by an invisible, intangible force, from which golden rays of light projected.
Through incredible repeated refraction and recombination, the golden light converged into a gigantic screen spanning the sky.
This shocked everyone present, especially Dan, the Imbibitor Lunae. Seeing this anomaly, he immediately assumed it was a surprise attack by the Abundance Followers.
He raised his long spear, the Cloud Piercer, which had gathered intense, fierce cyan water currents, intending to project it toward the sky. Fortunately, he was stopped by the sufficiently rational Jing Yuan.
"Wait, Imbibitor Lunae! This anomaly is unlikely to be the work of the Abundance Followers. With their abilities, they couldn't have completely bypassed the Divination Department's deductions, leaving us without prior intelligence.
Otherwise, the war between us and the Abundance Followers would be even more tragic than it is now. If you directly attack the sky, it could damage the Luofu's hull."
After hearing Jing Yuan's conjecture and the potential consequences of his actions, Dan calmed down. The cyan water currents entwined around Cloud Piercer began to recede under his mental control.
Although he felt that even if he attacked with full force, it wouldn't cause significant damage to the Luofu, it was better for such things to happen less often.
"Achoo!"
As Dan retracted his impending attack, Jing also silently dispersed the terrifying cold air that had solidified around her.
But it still caused Alex, who had a relatively weaker constitution, to sneeze, while Bai quickly hugged Jing, whose body temperature had returned to normal, intending to compensate for the fright she had just experienced.
Although Jing was filled with helplessness, she did not push Bai away. Instead, she looked at Jing Yuan and tentatively asked, "This is too bizarre. Besides seeing it with my eyes, I can't feel its existence at all. What should we do next?"
Jing Yuan already had an idea before Jing asked this question, so he replied without hesitation, "Although the courtyard we are in isn't a busy area, such a major event shouldn't occur without some commotion.
Before that thing undergoes any other strange changes, I will use my jade emblem to contact the Divination Department and General Teng Xiao to see if they know the origin of this phenomenon. I'll also reach out to the Department of Earthly Balance, which specifically manages 'Cavern Sky,' to see if they can explain how this thing invaded the Luofu."
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Different times, different places. In this vast and boundless universe, time is orderly yet chaotic.
Besides the Luofu at this moment, other locations at different times were also affected by this sudden appearance of the sky screen. This included the Five Cavaliers of the Clouds and other Xianzhou factions in other timelines.
**The Stellaron Express** at an unknown specific timeline.
The seventh Navigator of the Stellaron Express, **Falcon Amundsen**, known as the Beacon of Dawn. He was an old man with white hair and a beard, wearing a black top hat, a black cloak, and a large black pipe in his mouth.
He had been quietly reading a newspaper when he suddenly rubbed his sore eyes, then asked the white-haired youth beside him in confusion.
"How strange! Am I truly getting old and my eyes are failing me? In this empty, dark starry sky, how can I see a large screen, like a movie playing, in the Stellaron Express's observation car? **Mikhail**, this wouldn't be another one of your strange inventions, would it?"
The white-haired youth, called Mikhail, heard the Navigator's question and smiled awkwardly, feeling a hint of helplessness.
"Mr. Falcon, you've misunderstood me. Most of my skills were taught by you. Can't you tell at a glance whether something like this was done by me?"
That's right; he was **Lagwork Shar Mikhail**, the future father of Penacony—the 'Clockmaker.'