As autumn deepens, the official Moyu team recently released the concept art and background story for the new Golden Autumn version phantom beast "Yushan Siming · Wangyou," instantly sparking player discussions. This artwork is not only beautifully detailed but also conceals many clues. Today, let's explore the secrets behind this concept art from a player's perspective!
Concept Art Details Fully Revealed: Goddess Overlooking the Mountain, Tea Fragrance Filling the Mist
From the revealed concept art, "Yushan Siming · Wangyou" appears as a goddess reclining between the mountains, surrounded by golden rays, her gaze filled with a protective aura. Behind her lie layers of green mountains and swirling clouds, with a lush tea garden and houses faintly visible in the valley. The overall atmosphere is serene and sacred, as if she embodies the spirit of this landscape.
Notably, she wears three distinct hairpins on her head, likely representing the three natural elements of "mountain, water, and mist," which closely aligns with the official description of "wielding the three blades of mountain, water, and mist."
Background Story Hints Identity: Mountain God and Tea Lady
According to the official lore, "Yushan Siming · Wangyou" was originally a girl whose homeland was destroyed and who sought revenge. She repeatedly climbed Wuming Mountain seeking power but failed. Eventually, after letting go of her obsession and realizing the true meaning of "protection," she merged with the mountain and became its deity. However, she did not leave the mortal world but transformed into the gentle and wise "Tea Lady" at the Wuming Teahouse, entertaining guests with tea and soothing their worries.
This dual role of divinity and humanity naturally raises the question: could the teahouse become a key location in the new version? Perhaps players will take quests from the NPC "Tea Lady," unlocking Wangyou's past through tea tasting, item searching, and demon hunting, receiving rewards along the way. This setup fits the story well and enhances player immersion.
Triple Blade Form Speculation: Multiple Combat Stances?
The official description clearly states that "Yushan Siming · Wangyou" wields the three blades of mountain, water, and mist. Does this imply she has three different combat modes? Here is a bold guess from me:
Mountain Blade: Possibly focused on defense skills, such as providing shields or damage reduction, matching the steady and solid nature of the mountain;
Water Blade: Likely emphasizes control abilities, capable of slowing or immobilizing enemies, much like flowing water that entangles endlessly;
Mist Blade: May carry effects like confusion or blindness, disrupting foes, consistent with the mist’s characteristic of hiding reality and illusion.
If so, "Wangyou" could be a versatile phantom beast combining survival, control, and tactical disruption—definitely one to look forward to!
A Sincere New Version Worth Anticipating!
Of course, these are all player speculations; the official has not confirmed any details yet. All answers will be revealed when the Golden Autumn version launches on October 17. What’s certain is that "Yushan Siming · Wangyou" is not only visually stunning but also thematically aligned with Moyu’s collaboration with the Twin World Heritage Sites tourism event.
With the refreshing autumn breeze and tea fragrance filling the mountains, keep an eye out and let’s look forward to how this "Mountain God brewing tea in one hand, wielding blades in the other" will surprise the continent of Yate!