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A True Arena Champion is a Side Quest that occurs in Wuming Bay, Huanglong.
Steps[]
- Find Zeyuan at the camp entry
- Talk to Zeyuan
- Inquire about the situation in the camp
- Find Zeyuan to receive your camp access pass
- Talk to the receptionist and apply for the Seaside Arena
- Climb to the top and pick up the gun
- Return to the registration area and learn about the second trial
- Start the second trial
- Complete target shooting challenge
- Talk to the receptionist
- Wait until after 5:00 PM
- Head to the final trial location
- Complete the third trial
- Hand all three badges to the receptionist to complete the registration
- Enter the Seaside Arena
- Defeat the first-round opponent
- Defeat the second-round opponent
- Defeat the third-round opponent
- Head to the location mentioned by the Arena Champion
- Discuss the strategy with Exile Examiner
- Wait until 12:00 PM tomorrow
- Enter the Arena and participate in the Champion Challenge
- Defeat Arena Champion
- Defeat all enemies in the Arena
- Talk to people in the camp after the match
- Talk to Zeyuan
- Talk to Exile Examiner
- Bid farewell to the Arena Champion
Gameplay notes[]
- This quest can be started by saving an Exile from Tacet Discords near the arena in Remnant Residence.
- Completing this quest awards the Huanglong I trophy A Desperate Gamble.
Dialogue[]
Quest Description- (Save the Exile and talk to them)
- Zeyuan: Impressive! Just like the main character in a comic book, you handled them with just a few moves.
As long as you're not hurt.
- Transcription missing
I do what I can. No need for thanks.
- Zeyuan: Even the way you speak sounds like a main character.
- I AM the main character of a story.
- Transcription missing
- Zeyuan: Oops, almost forgot to ask for your name.
- Call me Rover.
- Zeyuan: Rover... I see! The great ones always have impressive nicknames, right?
- Zeyuan: I have one too. Ahem, attention, please! Wail! Shatter! Let me exile this world! I am the judgment of the Fire God! I am the Flame Envoy that laments in the darkness!
- Zeyuan: How about that, not a bad name, huh?
- I have things to attend to. Excuse me.
- Zeyuan: Hey, don't go, Rover! Since you're so skilled in battle, can you please do me a favor?
- Ten out of ten for your action!
- Zeyuan: Hehe, it gives more vibes this way. Rover, since you're so skilled in battle, can you please do me a favor?
- Zeyuan: It's really important to me!
- What do you need me to do?
- Zeyuan: You're as straightforward as expected. And! Don't worry. I'm not gonna let you work for free!
- I don't work for free.
- Transcription missing
- Zeyuan: How about temporarily joining The Hyenas?
- Zeyuan: Here's the deal: besides being a Fire Envoy, I'm also the representative Exile for The Hyenas in this year's Seaside Arena.
- What's the Seaside Arena?
- Zeyuan: It's a competitive event organized by various exile factions in this region.
- Zeyuan: With more factions joining, there are now even foreign factions participating as challengers.
- Zeyuan: In the Seaside Arena, you can fight against your opponent with your own body.
- Zeyuan: But you can also use powerful Echoes to fight on your behalf, offering a chance to explore the abilities and techniques of different Echoes.
- Sounds meaningful.
- Seems like a place to help participants sharpen their skills.
- Zeyuan: At the beginning, yes. However, as time passes, everything's slowly changing.
- Zeyuan: The desire to win among participating Exiles is growing stronger, and now, participants are required to pay an "entry fee."
- Zeyuan: Both parties need to wager items of equivalent value, and the winner takes all the bets from the loser.
- Zeyuan: Then these bets have shifted from personal belongings to faction interests.
- Zeyuan: Now, if there's a conflict between factions, they just need to come to the Seaside Arena to settle it.
- It's now an negotiating table.
- Zeyuan: That's right. It's supposed to be an event that helps people hone their battle skills, but now it has turned into an negotiating table focused on bets.
- Zeyuan: What's worse, the bets now even involve faction territory and resources. Therefore, winning the match means having more power.
- Zeyuan: Factions in this region are ranked based on their victories and defeats in the Arena, determining their territory size and the amount of resources they can have.
- Zeyuan: Higher-ranked factions can seize the resources of lower-ranked factions.
- Zeyuan: My faction, The Hyenas, used to be one of the biggest factions in this region. The old leader maintained faction relationships under the principle "one thrives, all thrive; one declines, all decline."
- Zeyuan: Many small factions grew stronger under the influence of The Hyenas.
- Zeyuan: As the Seaside Arena changed drastically, many members abandoned the old leader's principles. This split our faction, leading to its slow decline.
- Zeyuan: One day, those factions took over our camps and turned them into a new arena... Now, The Hyenas is broken. Everyone in the faction is laughing at the old leader's "foolish" principle.
- Zeyuan: "Living in this world is like living in a jungle. It's all about survival of the fittest, and only the strongest can set the rules."
- Zeyuan: They have a point. So the only way to realize the old leader's wish is through battle.
- Zeyuan: I was preparing for the Arena just now, but I'm still too weak to be the final winner.
- Zeyuan: If I were you, I could definitely win the match… So, please! Please help me!
- We need to bring the Arena back on track.
- Zeyuan: So, you agreed? That's great. I'm heading back to the Arena. Once you're ready, come find me there.
- I need to think it over.
- Zeyuan: It's okay. Take your time. When you decide, come find me at the arena camp.
- (Talk to Zeyuan)
- Zeyuan: Rover, here you are! Seems like you're ready.
- Zeyuan: You can find Exiles from various factions here. To maintain order, we're required to have an entry pass to prove our identity.
- Zeyuan: I'll get an entry pass for you. For now, you can explore around the camps. Maybe you can find some information about the opponent.
- (Talk to Smiling Exile)
- Smiling Exile: Hi there? Are you here to participate in the Seaside Arena too?
- Smiling Exile: One more competitor here, and my heart is just breaking with guilt.
- Smiling Exile: I've never, ever lost, you know? Best of luck to you, though. You'll need it, trust me.
- (Talk to Gladiator Champion)
- Gladiator Champion: A new face, huh? You skinny, twig-like figure understands the real deal about fighting?
- Gladiator Champion: You didn't drag yourself all the way here to play babysitter for that outdated principle of the old fool, did ya?
- Gladiator Champion: You still have the chance to back out, heehee! Don't come crying like a little baby in the pit.
- (Find Zeyuan to receive your camp access pass)
- Zeyuan: Here's your entry pass. Now you can come and leave the camp freely.
- Zeyuan: Did you find out any useful information?
- They're not friendly.
- They're aggressive.
- Zeyuan: Well, all the participants are elite members of their factions, and the competition only fuels their aggressiveness with each round.
- Zeyuan: By the way, before the match kicks off, we need to contribute items to the prize pool.
- Zeyuan: Rover, do you have anything valuable?
- I don't.
- I'm flat broke.
- Zeyuan: No worries! I'll throw in my stuff. I have faith in you!
- Zeyuan: I've staked everything I own, even a 20th-anniversary limited-edition comic book with the author's autograph.
- Zeyuan: It's the prized issue number 0001.
- Are you serious?
- Zeyuan: Hey! Are you undervaluing them? They cost me a great sum!
- Zeyuan: I'll hand them over to the organizer. You go register with the receptionist. I'll be your biggest cheerleader during the match!
- (Obtain Seaside Arena Access Card x1)
- (Talk to the receptionist and apply for the Seaside Arena)
- Receptionist: Hello, are you here to register for the Seaside Arena?
- Receptionist: There's a new rule to follow. If you want to register for the match, you need to collect three badges first.
- What badges?
- Receptionist: Participants in the Seaside Arena have always been the cream of the crop.
- Receptionist: Due to the enticing rewards, many incompetents try to sneak in, wasting everyone's time. That's why we've set up this rule—to ensure only the truly powerful can participate.
- Receptionist: To earn these badges, you'll undergo three basic trials. Are you ready?
- Bring it on.
- Receptionist: The first trial tests your courage. A weapon is placed at the highest point in the camp.
- Receptionist: If you can retrieve it safely, you'll earn the first badge.
- (Climb to the top and pick up the gun)
- (Return to the registration area and learn about the second trial)
- Receptionist: Excellent. Overcoming inner fears is the first step to climbing to the top.
- Receptionist: You've earned the badge of courage.
- Receptionist: The next badge represents speed. Wait a moment; someone is challenging it now.
- (Obtain Badge of Courage x1)
- (Start the second trial)
- Receptionist: Alright, your turn. See those shooting targets?
- Receptionist: Your task is to hit those targets within two minutes.
- Receptionist: Only those who react fast and make swift decisions can pass.
- Receptionist: If you're the one we're expecting, I'm sure you can breeze through it. If you're ready, let's get started.
- (Complete target shooting challenge)
- (Talk to the receptionist)
- Receptionist: Here you are. It's your second badge. As for the final badge...
- Receptionist: You'll undergo a comprehensive trial.
- Receptionist: However, the examiner's schedule is reversed from ours.
- Receptionist: You'll find her only at dusk.
- (Obtain Badge of Speed x1)
- (Head to the final trial location)
- Training Exile: The food lately is getting worse and worse. What's up? Need something?
- You're the final examiner?
- I'm here to get the final badge.
- Training Exile: Another foolish challenger from a foolish faction, huh? If you don't want to lose everything you have, head back now.
- Training Exile: Regret is still an option. We can pretend we never saw you. Hurry up and leave!
- Training Exile: My ears are tired of hearing such promises. Anyway, I've already given you a chance.
- Training Exile: The last badge represents strength, so you need to take me down to get it.
- Training Exile: Easy, right? Okay, give it a try, kid.
- (Complete the third trial)
- Training Exile: Take it. It's the last badge. You're indeed strong.
- Training Exile: With your strength, maybe... I'll forge a report just like they do this time.
- Forge a report?
- Training Exile: Do you new participants really think the Seaside Arena is a place for you to hone your skills?
- Training Exile: To be frank with you, the Seaside Arena is now a steering wheel held by those high-ranked factions.
- Training Exile: They can ensure they're always at the top of the leaderboard. Even this rule is one of their tactics to maintain their positions.
- Training Exile: The three trials you just passed not only screen out the unqualified but also give them a chance to precisely assess the strength of the participants, gathering information.
- Training Exile: In this case, they can be well-prepared in the official match. And, we examiners are responsible for submitting the assessment reports to those factions.
- Why are you telling me this?
- Training Exile: Because I see hope in you. I think you can help me regain my freedom.
- Can I trust what you're saying?
- Training Exile: Believe it or not. Honestly, I see hope in you. I think you can help me regain my freedom.
- Training Exile: I was once a challenger in the Seaside Arena. However, my obsession with victory led me to lose my own freedom.
- Training Exile: Later, I discovered it was a trap set by those high-ranked factions, waiting for the innocent to jump into it.
- Training Exile: In this survival-of-the-fittest world, only strength speaks.
- Training Exile: I no longer have the power to change it, but maybe you can. I've seen countless challengers, and I have keen observation.
- Training Exile: Will you be my last resort?
- Rest nearby and wait until the next evening.
- (Obtain Badge of Strength x1)
- (Hand all three badges to the receptionist to complete the registration)
- Receptionist: Congratulations on collecting all three badges. An Exile claiming to be your friend has already completed the registration form on your behalf.
- Receptionist: Before entering the match, please familiarize yourself with the Seaside Arena rules.
- Receptionist: Your friend forgot to provide Echo information for you. Unfortunately, once the registration form is submitted, no changes are allowed.
- Receptionist: According to the Seaside Arena rules, challengers who haven't registered Echo information will be provided with an assistance Echo in battle.
- Is it strong?
- Receptionist: Hahaha, unfortunately, it's Zig Zag, an ordinary Tacet Discord. To avoid affecting the match, we can only provide the basic Echo.
- Receptionist: Here are the rules.
- Receptionist: The Seaside Arena adopts a single-elimination system. Participants are allowed to use any fighting styles in battle. The winner automatically advances to the next round.
- Receptionist: When you win all three rounds, you qualify for challenging the previous champion.
- Receptionist: Are you ready, Rover?
- Let's get started.
- Can't wait.
- Receptionist: Wish you good luck!
- (Enter the Seaside Arena)
- Presenter: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's electrifying matches at the Seaside Arena!
- Presenter: The energy in the air is palpable; I can feel your enthusiasm building up!
- Presenter: Tonight, we have a brand-new challenger stepping into the pit!
- Presenter: As a fresh face in the arena, (hehe/
sheshe)'s about to embark on an exciting career. Let's delve into (hishis/ herher) introduction! - Wait, did he say self-introduction?
- I don't recall writing that for myself...
- Presenter: The collective beliefs in this arena will manifest into a resounding courage, piercing through the sky and lighting the way forward.
- Presenter: Introducing the new blood from The Hyenas! The spotlight of tonight's showdown! Let's give a roaring welcome to Rover, the Dark Envoy!
- Presenter: It's the first time I've delivered such impassioned opening remarks. Anticipate an unforgettable performance from (hehe/
sheshe) tonight! - I know who wrote this.
- Was I summoned?
- Presenter: Ladies and gentlemen, our first match tonight features Rover facing off against the renowned and skilled participant. Please join me in welcoming Mira the Danger!
- Presenter: Now, before we dive into the action, do either of you have any words for your opponent?
- Dangerous Exile: One word.
- Dangerous Exile: I'll either dominate or endure.
- Presenter: Direct and to the point! Rover, how about you?
- I'll be the winner.
- Presenter: Confidence stands tall as the challenger's mightiest weapon. Who will emerge victorious in this opening round? Ladies and gentlemen, hold your breath and watch!
- Act One: Target, Champion!
- Presenter: That's a robust response. Who will emerge victorious in this opening round? Ladies and gentlemen, hold your breath and watch!
- I'm wondering who my next opponent will be.
- Presenter: Confidence stands tall as the challenger's mightiest weapon. Who will emerge victorious in this opening round? Ladies and gentlemen, hold your breath and watch!
- Presenter: Three!
- Presenter: Two!
- Presenter: One!
- Presenter: Let the match begin!
- (After defeating the first-round opponent)
- Presenter: Ladies and gentlemen, what an exhilarating showdown! In the opening round, Rover demonstrated incredible prowess, triumphing over Exile the Danger.
- Presenter: Now, brace yourselves for the second round, featuring none other than Wildwolf, hailed as the Dream Crusher among challengers, accompanied by his loyal TD, "Hornet"!
- Presenter: Wildwolf, facing a fierce newcomer today. Any fiery words for your opponent?
- Wild Wolf: Fortunate for you to survive the initial round, but your luck runs out here.
- Presenter: Rover, your chance to respond!
- Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.
- Act Two: Prepare for Defeat! Hornet.
- Presenter: Ohhh! The tension between these two contenders is palpable. Keep your eyes glued to the action, as the second round is about to unfold!
- Presenter: Three!
- Presenter: Two!
- Presenter: One!
- Presenter: Let the match begin!
- (After defeating the second-round opponent)
- Presenter: Making a debut but conquering two prominent challengers, Rover is just a step away from clinching the ticket to the championship!
- Presenter: Now, let's introduce the opponent for the final round. Can she thwart Rover's relentless march forward?
- Presenter: A frequent finalist, renowned as the "Echo Master" in the Seaside Arena, let's welcome Crazy Tif!
- Presenter: Tif, any words of wisdom for this emerging dark horse?
- Crazy Tiff: HAHA... HAHAHA...
- Presenter: Did everyone catch that? The commanding aura of Crazy Tif is apparent even before the match!
- Presenter: Confronted with such a formidable opponent, how will Rover respond?
- I'll carry no regrets!
- Act Three: Keep Composure! Victory is Mine.
- Presenter: Both competitors are in high spirits. It looks like we're in for a thrilling showdown!
- Presenter: Will it be a legendary defense of the championship ticket, or will the dark horse emerge victorious? Let's wait and see.
- Presenter: Three!
- Presenter: Two!
- Presenter: One!
- Presenter: Let the match begin!
- (After defeating the third-round opponent)
- Gladiator Champion: Impressive, snagging a ticket to challenge me on your first attempt. Well done, well done indeed.
- Gladiator Champion: Looks like I'll need to give it my all. The final is tomorrow at noon. Don't back away in fear, okay?
- Gladiator Champion: I'll demonstrate what true strength is.
- Gladiator Champion: By the way, Rover, there are a few things about tomorrow's final that I haven't mentioned yet.
- Gladiator Champion: Since it's your first participation, there are some variations in the rules compared to regular matches. You should familiarize yourself with them before the final.
- Gladiator Champion: Meet me at the elevated platform at the camp, and I'll fill you in.
- (Head to the location mentioned by the Arena Champion)
- Gladiator Champion: Rover, you made it. How's your experience with the Seaside Arena so far?
- Quite lively.
- Gladiator Champion: Alright, no beating around the bush. To keep the Seaside Arena running smoothly, I'd like you to forfeit the match.
- Gladiator Champion: The matches can proceed seamlessly because of our management.
- Gladiator Champion: However, you've become a threat to our control over the matches.
- Gladiator Champion: The matches aren't just competitions; they assist in resolving conflicts and distributing resources among factions.
- Gladiator Champion: The Hyenas call this place home, so you should understand.
- Gladiator Champion: Besides, with two victories under your belt, you should be in for some substantial rewards. If you agree, we'll consider granting The Hyenas more privileges in the future.
- It's just your excuse for exploiting others.
- It's not an excuse for exploiting others.
- Gladiator Champion: No rush. How about you return and gather opinions from other members? The right choice will become evident.
- Gladiator Champion: You have until tomorrow noon to think it over. Take your time.
- The Exile Examiner emerges from behind the tree.
- Training Exile: No need to think about it. Rover must has (hishis/
herher) own answer. - Training Exile: It's just another trap set by you. Am I right?
- Yeah.
- I'll take you down.
- Gladiator Champion: Hahaha, I was curious why there's a formidable participant stepping into the Arena without prior notice.
- Gladiator Champion: It seems you've tampered with the reports.
- Training Exile: I merely bided my time for the right moment. As Rover pointed out, it's nothing more than your pretext for exploiting the vulnerable.
- Training Exile: The Seaside Arena has completely lost its integrity. It has devolved into a means to fulfill your insatiable greed. I refuse to be manipulated like a mere puppet.
- Gladiator Champion: Alright, given the circumstances, it appears that a showdown between us is unavoidable.
- Gladiator Champion: I'll settle things in our match tomorrow. Don't worry; I'll ensure you accept your defeat without any complaint.
- (Discuss the strategy with Exile Examiner)
- Training Exile: The final's approaching. I'm still not sure how they manage to defeat their opponents.
- Training Exile: Rover, you'd better focus on your opponent's movements during the battle.
- Training Exile: I'll be watching. If anything goes wrong, I'll help you.
- (Enter the Arena and participate in the Champion Challenge)
- Gladiator Champion: Hmph, you came.
- Gladiator Champion: Hope you won't disppoint me, Rover!
- (After defeating Arena Champion)
- Gladiator Champion: I knew they wouldn't be enough to defeat you. How about this one?
- Gladiator Champion: A special surprise for you, Rover! Prism Knights! It's your turn!
- Training Exile: Rover, he enhanced the Echo by forging some data in the Terminal.
- Training Exile: But it won't last long. The Echo will become vulnerable after the enhancement fades!
- Training Exile: Rover, pick the right time to attack!
- (After defeating all enemies in the Arena)
- Gladiator Champion: How... IMPOSSIBLE! How could I lose!
- Training Exile: Since you've lost, it's time to fulfill your promise according to the rules.
- Gladiator Champion: Shoot. What do you want? Power, money, or your faction's status?
- Training Exile: Rover, you're the winner, so it's up to you to answer.
- You tell Zeyuan and Exile Examiner's wishes to him.
- Gladiator Champion: "One thrives, all thrive; one declines, all decline." The Hyenas is still as naïve as ever.
- Training Exile: If my memory serves me right, your faction received assistance from The Hyenas, correct?
- Training Exile: Without such naivety, would your faction have attained its current status?
- Training Exile: Rover, can you add an additional condition?
- What condition?
- Training Exile: Have the defeated party publicly declare the victor's terms to everyone in the camp.
- Gladiator Champion: Why go through the trouble?
- It's worth a shot.
- Everyone ought to listen to our terms.
- Training Exile: Alright, I'll take him to the center of the camp. I'll catch up with you shortly.
- (Talk to Zeyuan)
- Zeyuan: Hehe, you were amazing in the matches! That's the Rover I know!
- Zeyuan: After this season, The Hyenas will slowly reclaim its status.
- Zeyuan: I'm so excited to share this good news with the old leader!
- Zeyuan: On my way here, I encountered several high-ranked factions that seemed ready to leave. They eyed me with disdain.
- Zeyuan: Now it's their turn to feel the pain I've endured!
- Zeyuan: Haha, don't give me that look. Can't you tell it's just a joke?
- Zeyuan: Here, Rover, is your payment. Hope to see you again soon.
- (Talk to Exile Examiner)
- Training Exile: All the chaos has come to an end. Why the long face?
- Training Exile: Let me guess. You fear that the one you helped is actually a fierce and greedy wolf.
- How do you know what I'm thinking?
- Training Exile: I can tell from your expression. You're not an Exile, huh?
- Training Exile: It doesn't matter if they're wolves or not. Think carefully about why you chose to lend them a hand.
- Training Exile: You helped them not to boost their status or gain more advantages but to restore the Seaside Arena to its intended purpose—a place where everyone can enjoy.
- Training Exile: You played a part in changing the twisted rules of this region.
- Training Exile: Your gave the weak a chance to survive, and that's commendable.
- Training Exile: This region is on the brink of a new wave of changes. Whether they're positive or negative depends on the response of the people here.
- Training Exile: It's no longer your concern, so don't dwell on what you did. Let's wait and see what answers they'll give.
- I think I understand what you mean.
- Training Exile: I've been stuck here for so long. It's time to break free and stretch my stiff bones. See you, Rover.
- (Bid farewell to the Arena Champion)
- Gladiator Champion: As promised, I've granted your requests. It won't be long before the Seaside Arena reverts to being an arena for participants to sharpen their skills.",
- Gladiator Champion: Can't wait to see the day when it's once again exploited as a negotiating table, hahaha!
- What do you mean?
- Gladiator Champion: Wolves in the forest always prey on sheep, even if they are aware hunters might shoot them. It's their nature, unchangeable.
- Gladiator Champion: If there's nothing else, I'm taking my leave.
- Gladiator Champion: Here are the spoils of your victories. All yours now.
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
 English | A True Arena Champion |
 Chinese (S) | 角斗本色 |
 Chinese (T) | 角鬥本色 |
 Japanese | 闘技の真髄 |
 Korean | 격투사의 본색 |
 French | Conviction du gladiateur |
 German | Die verborgene Wahrheit |
 Spanish | La Verdad Oculta |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.0