The scene transitions from the Little Girl to the Adult Changli
Changli: (... A mirage of the past. This place... It looks familiar, too. These are my memories... recreated inside this Sonoro Sphere. As I stepped inside, both Rover and the Fractsidus vanished into thin air. The frequencies are constantly changing, and the flow of time is chaotic, just like it had been on Mt. Firmament… A Sonoro Sphere affected by Temporal Disruption... Once someone enters, there's a risk of being stuck inside forever. And if my master had planned all of this... Did he do this to mislead, to separate, or perhaps… I should be careful. Whatever the case... I must find Rover first.) ** Changli encounters a mirage of her younger self, trying to survive in the wilderness
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**I'm starving... This thing... Umm, if I burn it a bit with my fire... I can eat it, I guess?”
Changli: “...”
Young Changli's Mirage: “Huff… Hah… I-I can do it…”
Changli: (Yes, back then, I didn’t know how to control my flames. I could only brute force my way out it, and my body was always covered in burns…)
Changli encounters past situation with some exiles and her food supply
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**I-I didn't...“
**Exile's Shadow 1: “**Don't try to play me, you little thief.”
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**I found these all by myself...!”
**Exile's Shadow 1: “**Ha! You think I'm buying this story? How the hell does a little homeless brat like you score all this food? This is our turf. Better scurry off if you know what's good for you...”
**Exile's Shadow 2: “**Why don't we... let her stay? See, she's a...”
Exile's Shadow 1: “...We've got plenty of mouths to feed already. Unless you're planning to have her eat from your plate?”
Changli encounters past situation where she helps an elderly lady
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**Ma'am, are you okay? There's been a lot more Tacet Discords lately...”
**Old Lady's Mirage: “**I'm fine, thank you for driving those monsters away... But honey, these cuts and bruises all over you, some new and some old. They never seem to fully heal...”
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**I'm a Resonator. These wounds are nothing.“
**Old Lady's Mirage: “**sigh... Oh honey. You shouldn't be trapped in this place like we are for the rest of your life. You should go to the city. With a powerful Forte like yours, you'll surely find a wonderful future for yourself there.”
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**But ma'am, what about you and the others...”
**Old Lady's Mirage: “**You go out there and make something of yourself. Make us proud. And when you're ready, come back for us. What do you say, dear? And these... Take these with you on your way there.” ** As she moves through the Sphere, she soon encounters a familiar sight long passed, phantoms coming into view near a weiqi table
Changli: (This place... This is where master once lived in seclusion. The spaces are a jumbled mess inside this Sonoro Sphere...)
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**Please... Wait!”
**Xuanmiao's Mirage: “**My dear, you've come all this way. What do you need from me?”
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**I-I am... You gave me some food before, I haven't thanked you yet...”
**Xuanmiao's Mirage: “**You misunderstood my intentions. When I sought shelter in your hideout during the rain, I gave you rations as a small token of thanks. No need to be troubled by it, little one.”
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**B-but, you told me... The path to safety lies in embracing fortuitous moments. I didn't understand what you meant by that...”
**Xuanmiao's Mirage: “**Well now, I only said those words on a mere whim. Never expected you to remember them so clearly...”
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**I've heard Master Xuanmiao is a wise hermit guru who helps people. Can you, maybe, take me as your apprentice? I've been searching for you for so long... Please, will you consider it? I want to live, learn to control my power, and become stronger... Or I won't see a peaceful and prosperous world...”
**Xuanmiao's Mirage: “**Do you know... What defines a peaceful and prosperous world?”
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**I think... I think it means people can take care of themselves and have a place to call home.”
Xuanmiao's Mirage: “...”
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**I... I'm a Resonator too! I have a strong Forte! Look!”
**Xuanmiao's Mirage: “**Is this... Flame Manipulation? Such a fierceful power. If not used wisely, it may engulf you in return. Without proper guidance, you will eventually be reduced to ashes... Alas, perhaps this is fate. I can teach you how to control your power. But in this world of ups and downs, relying solely on brute force will not get you far. If you long for a peaceful and prosperous world, you must utilize your own intellect to choose, strategize, and shape the future you desire... Come over, child. You bear the powers of Flame Manipulation. A phoenix born from fire, one that shall bring peace to this world... From this day on, your name will be Changli (Eternal Flames)”
Walking through her memories, she soon meets her final one of Xuanmiao, the age in his voice apparent
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**Do you have to go, master?”
**Xuanmiao's Mirage: “**My time in this world is up, my child. I have my own destination to head to. I can only accompany you so far on this journey.”
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**Are you going to a dangerous place alone? Why can't I go with you?”
**Xuanmiao's Mirage: “**It's not your turn to go there yet, Changli. You are a very gifted child, and you will surely achieve greatness one day. But the price you pay for forcefully employing your Forte can never be erased. Your lifespan is doomed to be much shorter than that of ordinary people.”
Young Changli's Mirage: “...Yes, I understand.”
**Xuanmiao's Mirage: “**Remember what I have taught you. Ponder carefully, plan meticulously, and shield yourself wisely. For when you have grown into the person you aspire to become... Your impact on this world shall be great.”
**Young Changli's Mirage: “**Changli will remember your teachings by heart, master. But master... This person you want me to find... How should I find them?”
**Xuanmiao's Mirage: “**When the time comes, you will know, and you will have my aid. You need only use your wisdom to offer that person some necessary guidance. She is the only one who can truly change this world. You must find her and help her. This way, the world of prosperity you seek will soon be within reach.”
Changli: **(I believe... I've found that person, master. This Weiqi board, and the Sonoro Sphere... They are both a puzzle and an answer. The end of this Sonoro Sphere... Turns out it's exactly where she is.)