[CN HoYoFair] A Step Into the Martial World /Genshin Impact New Year Program

[sohamsinha]

Jean, Raiden and Nahida sitting together. I never expected that.
And I love the Raiden sitting there like she owns the place. Superb

[junebugx]

That transition into Shenhe vs Itto was nuts, and her drip too?🔥🔥🔥 RIP ITTO

[gekotaoftokiwadai]

For these who have interests in the story behind this video:
It is based on one of the most classic Chinese Martial Art novel called Handsome Siblings by Gu Long. In the original story, the country’s strongest swordsman married a pretty lady whose master was also fond of him. The lady’s master went mad with their marriage and murdered the couple while they were attempting to leave. However, it was too late that the couple had already delivered a twin of brothers.
The jealousy inside the master went so bad and she made a decision to revenge the already dead couple by adopt one of their sons as her own and the other by one of their father’s best friend and let them grow up separately without letting them know the existence of their siblings so that one day they will fight and kill each other. Unfortunately the one child adopted by his father’s friend ended up being with the evil gang called the Ten Villains, he was named Xiao Yuer(literary little fish, that’s why the scene at 0:49 Aether is surrounded by golden fishes) and learned tons of evil skills despite himself being a kind person. On the other side, the brother adopted by the master was trained so well that he went famous of being the best next generation martial artist. Once they met each other after growing up, they made a vow to fight to death despite having a strange friendly feeling towards each other. After facing many issues and challenges together, they finally found out the truth of the past and reunited.
The novel was Adapted into various formats including live drama and film, I believe some of these can be find on Netflix.

[ChillNightWalk]

The designs are all insane, it already feels like a complete world. Really need a fanfic from this.

[nazimkhan]

Even without any explanation, you can guess the story. Martial Arts are popular in this alternate world. Aether and Lumine are separate by birth. Each grow up and experienced their own adventure. Both decided to test their skill in the tournament. By chance, they both fight against each other. Both are evenly matched until Lumine saw Aether's pendant and gave up, realising the person she fought is her brother. Aether is declared the winner but still doesn't know why his opponent suddenly gave up or who she really is. After the tournament, Aether realised he missing his pendant and said pendant is with Lumine, completing the pendant with her half.

It's honestly a beautiful story. A masterpiece even.

[aimeewadznah]

I always wanted to see a fight between Cyno and Xiao, and now I can die in peace

[vanthursday]

I like how Lumine is the Traveler in this story and has been traveling around while Aether has been staying with the Adepti.

[haiiro]

These fanmade vids are really out of this world lately. Man you can really make your own anime with these qualities, the music, art, everything is perfect.

[Drave_Jr.]

Aether is so confused and I don't blame him. To him, this strong contestant suddenly stopped fighting in the middle of their fight, and gave up, only to realize later on his pendant is missing, most likely causing her to give up. Also, Aether adepti raised and Lumine normal
Also, as per usual, the drip is next level. Love the chosen duels as well.

[TheTemplar]

Aether: I once fought a formidable opponent. She was calm, yet fierce. Patient, yet aggressive. Strikes like fire, yet flows like water. But I know that I had the upper hand. I was about to strike her with one blow. But that look in her eyes during that moment. It was... Hesitation.

No one in a warrior's right mind would do that since that spells death for him. Yet she did. She must have had a reason to do so.

Now that I think about it, she seems oddly... Familiar. No that can't be....Sister?

[Phoenix-qbop]

What a beautiful narrative of travellers’ lives! Every second was so detailed and well thought out, from Zhongli and Venti drinking wine together (with their hair down) to Childe/Diluc and Xiao/Cynos fights

[buechertz]

Cast in this story:
Cloud Retainer: Sword Immortal of Mt. Aocang.
Ganyu: Disciple of Sword Immortal.
Shenhe: Disciple of Sword Immortal (black hair when young, red ribbons to seal her vast spiritual energy).
Aether: (Abandoned) baby on the steps to Mt. Aocang.
Lumine: (Abandoned) baby in front of Guili Orphanage.
Madam Ping: Head of Guili Orphanage.
Aether trained in sword arts, receiving his first sword from Sword Immortal.
Lumine trained in sword arts, while growing up in the orphanage.
Keqing: Orphan at Guili Orphanage.
Xinyan: Orphan at Guili Orphanage.
Xiangling: Orphan at Guili Orphanage.
YaoYao: Orphan at Guili Orphanage..
Guoba: Pet at Guili Orphanage.
Baizhu: Local apothecary.
Qiqi: Disciple of Baizhu.
Lumine learning medicine arts from Baizhu, also meeting Aranaras.
Aether and Lumine meeting different people along their travels.
Kazuha: Named hero from the east.
Beidou: Named hero from the east.
Yunjin: Most famous dancer in Liyue City.
Ayato: Travelling merchant.
Ayaka: Travelling performer.
Hutao: Named bounty hunter.
Yelan: Named bounty hunter.
Aether wanting to bust a local crook only to be beaten to it by Hutao and Yelan.
Zhongli: Sect elder of Floating Jade City.
Venti: Sect elder of Floating Jade City.
Aether receiving invitation to martial arts tournament from two sect elders.
Lumine earned her invitation via hard work.
Red team cheering for Lumine: Guili Orphanage, Keqing, Xinyan, Xiangling, Hutao (Hutao doesn't fit the story though).
Blossom hair ornaments would suggest it's Hutao, but this doesn't fit the story, so I choose to believe it's grown-up YaoYao.
White Team cheering for Shenhe and Aether: Cloud Retainer, Ganyu, Chongyun, Xingqiu.
Random viewers in the audience cheering for both Aether and Lumine: Baizhu, Yunjin, Kazuha, Beidou, Paimon, Qiqi.
Raiden: Member of the royal clan.
Nahida: Member of the royal clan.
Jean: Member of the royal clan.
Ninguang: Host of the tournament.
Yanfei: Referee of the tournament.
Diluc: Tournament participant, probably member of Lei clan, known for their ability to turn their rage into fire and cover their sword with it.
Childe: Tournament participant, probably member of the Tang clan, known for their hidden weapons, able to turn rain/water into thin blades.
Shenhe: Tournament participant, now with white hair.
Itto: Tournament participant, probably member of the Begger clan, known for their dog-beating-stick style.
Xiao: Tournament participant, probably member of the Sikong clan, known for their spear techniques.
Cyno: Tournament participant, probably member of the Qiu clan, known for their iron palm techniques.

Edit: Mistook Cloud Retainer for Rukkhadevata because of her white hair and head ornament. Now after Cloud Retainer release in-game I can see the resemblance.

[taepoustouflant]

I didn't know I needed genshin in a cultivation setting until now xD
I love the character designs and the fights?? Absolutely amazing!

[tighnari]

I love how it showed 2 main sides of the story. For example I like how aether and Lumine were training different ways. It really showed that Lumine was focusing on her mind and calm and aether choosing the more skilled and powerful way. It really brings out the story, you did a amazing blob on it

[kiky]

2:28 bruh two pretty boys with similar vibes facing each other *omg* 🥹😳

[blueiguana]

I’m crying holy shit chongyun zhongli and Venti with long hair are all breathtakingly beautiful😭Beidou Keqing and Jean with the drip!!! Childe smirking in his Nomadic(?) looking attire! Shenhe’s death stare!! Too many things to take in all at once. Honestly at this point make your own donghua series I’ll gladly watch it

[MintSilverTea]

Haven’t even started watching it and I already know that it’s going to be a masterpiece
Edit: Holy hell over 1k likes thanks guys

[theelementalists]

This is incredibly beautiful... the story telling is understood without any words.

[angge_]

Childe vs Diluc
Shenhe vs Itto
Xiao vs Cyno
This is amazing! Well done! Story is clear. Animation during the duels are sick!
Lumine realizing what the yin yang ornament mean in the end is 😊

[liquorice]

1:43 W-wha, just look at Zhongli..I'm bar-😳