Light Upon the Sea is the Story Quest for Part III of the Lantern Rite event.
Steps[]
- Go back to Wangshu Inn and report back to Xiao
- Talk to Xiao
- Talk to Verr Goldet
- Find a good spot for a stall
- Continue looking for a suitable spot
- Continue looking for a suitable spot
- Talk to Xiao
- Dine with Xiao
- Go to Liyue Harbor
- Go back to Liyue Harbor
Dialogue[]
Quest DescriptionLantern Rite is still ongoing. With the help of Xiao, Kaeya, and the Millelith, you have foiled a "plot" that has left you not knowing whether to laugh or cry and have succeeded in bringing the foolish criminal behind it to justice and handing them over to the Millelith. Today, you prepare to go to Wangshu Inn to report the results of the matter to Xiao, as you agreed...
- (Talk to Xiao)
- Xiao: So, is the matter resolved?
We took care of it, but—- Xiao: —Good.
- Are you really not going to see the Mingxiao Lantern?
- Xiao: No. As I said, I am not partial to crowded areas. Especially at this time of the year.
The Mingxiao Lantern this year is Skybracer.- Paimon: Yeah, it's a super impressive-looking giant deer, let's go take a look together!
- Xiao: "Skybracer..."
- Xiao: Huh, a Mingxiao Lantern nonetheless. A fleeting creation of human hand. It means nothing to me.
- Xiao: If this short-lived spectacle is one you wish to witness, I suggest you go to the city.
- (Talk to Xiao again)
- Xiao: If this short-lived spectacle is one you wish to witness, I suggest you go to the city. I, for one, have no interest in the Lantern Rite.
- (After talking to Xiao)
- Paimon: Aww, he really won't go, unless... Let's go find the boss.
- Paimon: She might have a few tricks up her sleeve...
- (Talk to Verr Goldet)
- Verr Goldet: Sounds like you and Xiao took care of business again.
- Huai'an: Word certainly got around, the news even reached us here.
- Verr Goldet: *sigh* And yet, another year's Lantern Rite will soon be over, and he still won't go and take a look...
- Huai'an: *sigh* ...All these long years and I've never seen him attend the Lantern Rite.
- Huai'an: I'd go as far as to say, it'd be easier bringing the festival to him than the other way around...
- Paimon: Bring the festival to him... Hmm...
- Nice idea.
- Paimon: Yeah! If Xiao won't go to the Lantern Rite, then let's bring the Lantern Rite to him!
- Huai'an: ...Sorry? Surely you realize I was joking... How would you "bring the Lantern Rite to him," exactly?
- Paimon: When we were in the city checking out the festivities, we learned how to make Xiao Lanterns. We even found a food stall serving local delicacies...
- Paimon: So much tasty food, so many pretty Xiao Lanterns, not to mention... um... what else... Oh, the bygone heroes, his old friends.
- Paimon: Aren't those the heart and soul of the Lantern Rite?
- Verr Goldet: You're not wrong, but where would we set all that up...?
- Huai'an: Now that you mention it, I wonder... We'd need enough space to set up our own stall. Hmm... There might just be enough room below the inn.
- Huai'an: Let's take a look and choose a space. I believe I know the kind of stall you're after...
- Huai'an: Hmm, there should be a few styles we can reference, let me think...
- (Observe the first suitable spot)
- Huai'an: Uh... This is too close to the elevator entrance. I think we can do better...
- (Observe the second suitable spot)
- Huai'an: No, here we'd be constantly interrupted by the foot traffic.
- (Observe the third, and final suitable spot)
- Huai'an: Here's not too bad... and it's safely away from all the foot traffic. A fitting choice.
- Huai'an: We've got ourselves a nice spot, now we need to build a proper stall. I've thought about it, and I believe I know roughly how to go about it.
- Huai'an: If you'll excuse me for a moment, I'll try to figure out where to start...
- Hui'an starts putting up a simple stall...
- Huai'an: And voila! A little rough around the edges, but it should serve us well. What do you think?
- I think you've missed your true calling! Such expert carpentry...
- Huai'an: It was no big deal! Just a little bit of DIY that I picked up years ago. I've forgotten most of it, actually.
- Huai'an: Well, we can check the stall off our to-do list. It looks quite festive decorated with that Xiao Lantern, wouldn't you say?
- You know how to make Xiao Lanterns too?
- Huai'an: Well yes, but in my generation, it's just the norm for everyone who grew up in Liyue.
- Huai'an: Anyway, speaking of festivities... No celebration is complete without a feast. Do you know what you would like on the menu?
- Paimon: Almond Tofu, that's for sure! We've made it for Xiao before.
- And Grilled Tiger Fish.
- Huai'an: Almond Tofu and Grilled Tiger Fish, hmm... What an interesting combination of flavors! I'll have a word with Smiley Yanxiao.
- Huai'an: He should be able to rustle those up in no time. Luckily, the inn's pantry contains all the necessary ingredients.
- Huai'an: Oh, it's about time to summon our honored guest. Could you fetch him? The food should be ready by the time you come down.
- (Talk to Huai'an again)
- Huai'an: Oh, it's about time to summon our honored guest. Could you fetch him? The food should be ready by the time you come down.
- (Talk to Xiao)
- Xiao: What now?
- We'd like you to come to Lantern Rite with us.
- Xiao: ...We've had the talk about crowded places. Do not make me repeat myself. Best you go alone.
- I didn't say you have to go to Liyue Harbor.
- Xiao: ...What is that supposed to mean?
- You wouldn't go to the festival, so we brought the festival to you.
- Xiao: You "brought the festival to me"?
- Paimon: Okay, so there's a bunch of delicious snacks just laid out below the inn, and a bunch of Xiao lanterns, and there's practically no one else around to have to worry about.
- There's even Almond Tofu and Grilled Tiger Fish...
- Paimon: Better hurry up of the food's gonna go cold. Come on down!
- (Upon reaching the seating area)
- Paimon: Ta-da! Your very own, miniature Lantern Rite festival! Well if it doesn't look mouth-watering...
- Xiao: So this is what you meant by bringing the festival to me... *sigh* Is there no end to the peculiarities of human behavior?
- Xiao: Does this serve any grander purpose?
- This way you can take part in Lantern Rite.
- Lantern Rite is meant to include everyone.
- Xiao: ...Is that so? Hmph, human motives defy my attempts to fathom them.
- Paimon: Less fathoming, more eating! Come on, dig in, before it gets cold!
- Paimon: Mmm-mmm, okay, Paimon's gonna concentrate on eating now.
- Everyone has a nice, leisurely time over the holiday meal...
- Paimon: Ahh... Now that we're done with the most important part of the celebration, we should be heading out to see the Mingxiao Lantern.
- Come with us, Xiao.
- Xiao: You may take your leave. There's nothing for me over there.
- You might as well keep us company on the way there.
- O Vigilant Yaksha, please escort us safely to the city.
- Paimon: Yeah, the Mingxiao Lantern may not be your thing, but... surely, there's no harm in taking a walk with us.
- Paimon: The road from here to Liyue Harbor is long and full of dangers... We need someone to ensure our safety!
- (Paimon turns to the Traveler, who nods)
- Paimon: Nobody says you have to enter the city... You can just see us off at the outskirts.
- Xiao: ...
- Xiao: ...Hmph.
- Xiao: So be it. I shall accept your proposal.
- Paimon: There you go! Alright, time to hit the road!
- (Talk to Hui'an and Verr Goldet again)
- Huai'an: Heh, Smiley Yanxiao's no run-of-the-mill chef, huh? Oh, you should visit the city after our meal. You'll just make it in time to see the Mingxiao Lantern being released.
- Verr Goldet: I can't believe you managed to talk him into dining with us. That's a first! And I've known him for years...
- (Upon arriving at the teleporter nearest to Liyue Harbor)
- Xiao: This is as far as I will go. Please see yourselves into the city.
- Wait a second.
- Xiao: What now?
- (...Never mind, he can see it from here.)
- Paimon: You are obviously one of the heroes this festival is all about... Why don't you wanna get involved?
- Xiao: I... detest the rabble.
- Xiao: No cares in the world, so peaceful, so joyful... They are nothing like me.
- Xiao: Too long have I spent slaughtering, accompanied by the burden of suffering that follows in its wake. Crossing paths with all those jubilant people will only make me...
- Xiao: ...That's all I have to say.
- Xiao: Farewell.
- Are you sure you don't want to go with us?
- Xiao: Are you really so enamored with such trivial amusements?
- What do you think?
- Paimon: Hey! This is a legitimate festival, not some trivial amusement!
- Xiao: ...Legitimate...
- Xiao: Enough. Go watch your lanterns.
- Xiao: But stay vigilant. Keep your eyes open for any menace. If you find yourself in trouble... speak my name.
- Sure you'd make it into the city in time to come to the rescue?
- Xiao: Anywhere. Anytime.
- Xiao: Whether yours or Liyue's, I hear all cries for help, all prayers for peace, and all the wishes carried by the lanterns.
- (Talk to Xiao again)
- Xiao: Whether yours or Liyue's, I hear all cries for help, all prayers for peace, and all the wishes carried by the lanterns.
- (Upon arriving at Liyue Harbor, A cinematic plays)
Cinematic[]
*SPOILER ALERT* Lantern Rite Footage from Genshin Impact- Mingxiao Convergence
Soundtracks[]
| No. | Soundtrack Name | Album | Played In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Liyue | Jade Moon Upon a Sea of Clouds | Light Upon the Sea (cutscene) Locations, Event Gameplay, Serenitea Pot |
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Light Upon the Sea | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 海内有明霄 Hǎinèi yǒu míngxiāo | Brilliant Lanterns Upon the Sea |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 海內有明霄 Hǎinèi yǒu míngxiāo | |
| Japanese | 海に明霄あり Umi ni meishou ari | Brilliant Lanterns Upon the Sea |
| Korean | 바다 안의 명소(明霄) Bada An-ui Myeongso | Bright Sky In the Sea |
| Spanish | Una luz sobre el mar | A Light Upon the Sea |
| French | Lanternes sur la mer | Lanterns Upon the Sea |
| Russian | Свет фонарей над морем Svet fonarey nad morem | Lantern Light Upon the Sea |
| Thai | โคมไฟกับทะเลยามค่ำคืน Khom Fai Kap Thale Yam Kham Khuen | Lanterns and the Nighttime Sea |
| Vietnamese | Giữa Biển Có Đèn Tiêu | |
| German | Die Laterne im Meer | The Lanterns in the Sea |
| Indonesian | Lentera dalam Laut | Lentern in the Sea |
| Portuguese | Que as Lanternas Celestes Iluminem o Mar |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.3