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.

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

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 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="49">0:49</a> 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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

Now I understand!Jean is here to take the place of Venti that is chilling with Morax Living togheter like Roomates and Ninnguan is here to take the place of Morax that is chilling with venti!

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="148">2:28</a> bruh two pretty boys with similar vibes facing each other *omg* 🥹😳

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

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

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="103">1:43</a> W-wha, just look at Zhongli..I'm bar-😳

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

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="127">2:07</a> is the moment my will crumbled and I fell on my knees in thanks to the world that gave the chance to witness this moment.

dude this is so well made im in complete shock... everyone's alternate design, the battle scenes, the sentimental moments... watching Aether and Lumine grow up!! every single detail is so good!! aight, watch me spam the play button over and over again

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 😊

Ok now I absolutely need to read a fanfiction based on this it's absolutely amazing! The story, pacing, animation, the drawings??!!

Seeing Diluc and Childe fighting makes me wonder if Diluc can actually beat Childe in a fight and test of skill (with and without Foul Legacy Form)

I love that Genshin has different regions based around the world but I love everything about Liyue and I kinda wish the game was just wuxia style honestly

Childe fighting Diluc and Xiao fighting Cyno I can definitely imagine that !!

i can't even say "the music is amazing" or "the art is amazing" or "the underline is amazing", EVERYTHING about this is amazing, i would pay a monthly subscription if it meant the whole game has this much detail in it's cutscenes

The Flute with that Melodic dubstep is just _Crème de la Crème._ 👌 ✨The animations, the Chinese vibes and the skins are just exquisite! One of my favourites! Top-tier quality edits. Masterpiece!✨

Oficialy im in love with it... So beautiful and this unusual juxtaposition of characters makes the movie even more interesting, especially since the characters themselves are beautifully made and their characters are portrayed. I am especially grateful for the placement of Baizhu which I am very much looking forward to!

1. Aether live a luxury life while lumine live a commoner life 2. Aether is hard worker while lumine is talented 3. Aether doesn't seem to travel much ( most people aether interact with is from liyue ) while lumine travel the world ( aranara, Ayaka and ayato(?) ) 4. Aether have more strengh ( push lumine away when they clash sword ) and lumine have more unexpected fighting style ( kicking aether eventhough blocked ) 5. Lumine would win the competition if she doesn't give up in the end ( aether is looking more tired ), anyway, congrats aether Note : that smile is beautiful though 6. Lumine know she have some connection to aether ( by taking the yang half accessory from aether ) but aether doesn't know about it

the fighting scene, the story, this is..... insane!

This Video = Genshin + Manhua style + Cultivication + Chinese Fantasy Stories + Martian Art

This and All Yunjin fanarts makes me think we need a damn skin for her for goodness sake she's beautiful. Jean's outfit is also fire here !!

This goes SO HARD!! You guys are incredible and skilled storytellers

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="122">2:02</a> Chongyun kidnapped Xingqiu to stand on the adaptis side lol

Now i realise , genshin in wuxia style is all that we need

This is absolutely the best animation I've seen of Genshin Impact, not only is the dedication in it noticeable, it goes further in terms of showing a story with well-posed images and that it wants to capture a work. He is without a doubt, in my opinion, an animation genius. Can anyone imagine watching this as a series? With such a level of detail? That would be great. definitely one of the best PD: the way Raiden sits. It fascinates me, I woke up a new fetish just with that pose XD

Every second was so detailed and well thought. Superb

I can't put to words how amazing this animation is. From the beautiful music to the creative wuxia designs of the characters. From the wonderful story that can be understood without a single word to the smooth and fluid animation. Genshin just seems to be getting better each year and creators like this are part of the reason why

Yeshhhhhh genshin with wuxia theme lets goooooooo I love wuxia/xianxia so much that when whatever I like is incorporated with them I'll give them full stars no questions asked 💯💯

Wow. Just, wow. No word can express how good I feel watching this masterpiece. And the music. I mean, WHY DOES THE MUSIC NEED TO BE THAT GOODDD UGHHHHHHH I need a whole playlist of this

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="127">2:07</a> NAHIDA OUTFIT IS AWSOME

まじで良すぎる 戦闘シーンがかっこ良すぎたわ

Happy lantern rite everyone! I love this masterpiece sm!

Imagine if Hoyo decided to make these character designs as a skin set for the game. It would be epic!

I WANT THIS ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE IN A GAME! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!

Thanks to makers, this is a masterpiece. Loved the ancient Chinese architectural style and the various art forms in the video.

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL ASHGTHETHRTUJYJ Congratulations to everyone who made that masterpiece. (Sorry for any mistake, english is not my first language.)

开始的时候就感觉这个视频会和酷，看到后面感觉好燃有点被感动到了动画做的超好，被分离的双子最后终会重逢想到原神的剧情又感觉被触动了，话说打起来的时候不会发现不对劲吗对方和自己长的那么像😂

The Heavenly Siblings... Due to some catastrophe that is happening in the Immortal Celestial World, the siblings was dropped into the Teyvat Minor World, here even though the Qi is weaker than the Upper World it is mostly a safe world. Kong the male of the siblings is found by the Elder of Earth Grand Dragon Sect and is raised there, while the sister is found by a mortal in the edge teritory of Earth Grand Dragon Sect. Their reunion in far future will be in the Seven Ancient Sect tournament....

空は留雲に拾われて蛍は歌塵に拾われたのかなとか 空は稲妻とスネージナヤを旅して、蛍はスメールとモンドを旅したんだろうなとか 申鶴が蛍側のチームで戦ってるのは鶴の帰郷の話を踏まえてて、 でも髪色が変わってて空くん気づかないんだろうなとか 設定とストーリーが練り込まれてて妄想がはかどります。

The Yin Yang... a symbol of balance of both body and soul... The balance of good and evil... light and dark... As a Libra I know that very well... _bringing balance to the Force_ Most impressive presentation of every character this far in the game. Artwork alongside illustrations/sketch art or story boarding as well as CGI on point. The music sealed the deal... this is the type of stuff I want to see. Cheers

Holy shit why is this so good,the animation is so fluid, and it felt like I watched a whole season of an anime

Long hair Chongyun looks sooooo beautiful!

That fighting scene, the beginning of the contests, and the aftermath of enjoying the banquet, twin reveal aksksksk too perfecttt

When the beat drop at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="138">2:18</a> and the tournament start 🤘

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="101">1:41</a> Wow... thank you so much.... Our Venti is so pretty.....

What a beautiful animation. Great example of visual story stelling. Edit: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="109">1:49</a> I always come back to this moment. Love it how the music rises.

Почему нет таких катсцен в игре? Это просто шедевр!

This guy/team can make his/their own genshin animated series and it will surely be a hit! I know many would watch that! I'm enjoying all of the videos produced by this chanel ❤️❤️

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="82">1:22</a> THIS LOOKS LIKE PART OF THE CHENYU VALE FROM LEAKS!!! HOLY!

I’m SO happy to see someone do an animation for the twins! They look absolutely perfection and every scene was done with perfection! No amount of words can describe how amazing this is! This is true talent

AAAAH SO COOL.The only universe in which "We will be reunited" actually comes true.🥲 Amazing animation and story. the detail. the OUTFITS. I had to rewatch it several times to appreciate all the details. I fangirled the most over the Cyno vs Xiao bit-- they're two of my fave characters.

Сделано просто великолепно!

Its so beautiful! Good work! Aether looks so fine 😖😭

Скажу прямо, костюмы, представленные в этом ролике выглядят на порядок лучше игровых... они и каноничнее и красивее, в них лучше передан характер!!! Потрясающе... пересматриваю по 5 раз и ставлю на паузу чуть ли не на каждом кадре! Будь такие костюмы даже за донат, я бы наверное покупал каждый хD . Frankly, the costumes presented in this video look much better than the game ones... they are more canonical and more beautiful, the character is better conveyed in them!!! Amazing ... I watch it 5 times and pause almost every frame! If such costumes were even for donations, I would probably buy every one xD

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="128">2:08</a> the smol yae on raidens shoulder kawaiiiiiiiiii

Man look at Zhongli and Venti on those drips.

Masterpiece! The colors, the music, the story, absolutely breathtaking!

The animation is amazing and we really need most of these outfits in game, because they're all beautiful

Who decided to review this masterpiece in 2024?👇👇👇👍

Holy shot that's one of the finest things i have seen just a beautiful details with amazing music this is truly beyond marvelous ❤️

This looks official af. The costumes so detailed and personal made. Love this ❤ beautiful. Great job 👏🏼

THAT TINY ZHONGVEN MOMENT OMFG????????

I always come back to this animatic, it holds a special place in my heart

Это потрясающе, спасибо за труды!

AMAZING! I LOVED IT! Thank you for all the animators for your hard work. Your art is beautyful

the animators really said "xianxia au time" and i am glad they did

God if Genshin was a xianxia novel and this is the plot, I would read it a million times and never get tired of it

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="54">0:54</a> Can I talk about how beautiful baizhu is here.

Woah its really amazing 😭❤️❤️❤️ the lighting, animation, music and everything!

Just when I thought that this was already breathtaking, it COMPLETELY blew my mind when the tournament started. Amazing doesn't cut it.

Люминка❤.

Holy, your animations are amazing. Hoyo should really consider hiring you. This work is a masterpiece.

Honestly, this animation is just a masterpiece. Really talented artist you must be to make this. Just amazing.

incredible animation and video sheesh

как же это ахуенно. шикарная музыка, великолепная анимация и незабываемые образы любимых персонажей. шедевр

Now I really wanted Aether and Lumine to have these outfit it looks gorgeous

God damn!!! As a yanfei main I'm loving that skin <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="183">3:03</a>

Help this is so underrated

Whoever was into making this,this is the best genshin impact content and creation ever,even better than Hoyo themselves,the animation,the designs,the music,the tournament…everything amazing and beautiful to the last detail.

omg high ponytail aether is definitely on my most wanted list, he looks so good with it

Every moment is screen shot worthy. And the animation is breathtaking. Keep up the good work

Is it only me? Or I JUST WISH they sell that yin and yang keychain irl!!! <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="195">3:15</a> IT SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍😍😍

Man, imagine a natlan martial arts tournament event happening in the future. I NEED that shit in my life, make It happen mihoyo!

I like how Cloud Retainer raised Aether and Madam Ping/The Streetward Rambler raised Lumine

The sight of the lanterns floating away in your art was just mesmorizing

Absolutely beautiful!!! You did an awesome works!!! Thank you for the animation

Dang, im left speachless always blown away with your videos