Chapter 100: Chapter 100: A Rendition of Guangling San, Manifestation of the Great Dao, Shocking the Crowd, Favor of the Celestial Zither Maiden (Fifth Update)
Seeing even Feng Qingling from the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Mountain is unmatched by the Celestial Zither Maiden in the Zither Dao.
The admiration in the hearts of the Third Prince and others grew even stronger.
"Hehe, the Celestial Zither Maiden has received the full teachings of the Immortal Dance Zither Sect’s leader. In terms of Zither Dao, I’m afraid no one can surpass you," flattered the Young Master of the Ten Thousand Treasures Commerce Association.
"That’s not entirely true. My master once said that there is someone in Zither Dao whom she can’t hold a candle to," the Celestial Zither Maiden suddenly said.
"Oh, who might that be?" the Third Prince asked.
Everyone present was also very curious.
In terms of strength, the leader of the Immortal Dance Zither Sect might not rank among the top in the Desolate Celestial Immortal Realm.
But if measured by Zither Dao, that leader can indeed be considered the best.
The Celestial Zither Maiden slightly shook her head and said, "My master didn’t elaborate, only mentioned that the person seems to have some ties with the Jun Family."
Upon hearing this, many people around were quite astonished.
"The Desolate Ancient Jun Family?" the Third Prince also had a glint in his eyes.
The most mentioned name recently in the Imperial City would be none other than Jun Xiaoyao.
"The Jun Family..." A sliver of coldness flickered in Feng Qingling’s eyes.
She felt nothing but disdain for the Jun Family.
And Jun Xiaoyao, too, felt a bit surprised.
"Could it be such a coincidence?" Jun Xiaoyao recalled his mysterious Guardian who had never shown himself.
That Guardian’s Zither Dao was strong enough to easily smite saints.
Jun Xiaoyao guessed that the extraordinary figure in Zither Dao, whom even the leader of the Immortal Dance Zither Sect admired, was most likely his Guardian.
At this moment, the elderly woman who was the Guardian of the Celestial Zither Maiden spoke, "Is there anyone else who wishes to challenge the young lady?"
The entire top floor of the Immortal Jade Tower went silent.
Even Feng Qingling from the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Mountain had been defeated.
Who else would dare step up?
"Young Master, it seems the Piano Fighting Assembly is about to end," Qin Xuan said by the side.
However, Jun Xiaoyao rose to his feet.
"Young Master?" Qin Xuan looked puzzled.
"Pardon my abruptness, I wish to challenge the Celestial Zither Maiden, if it’s not an imposition?" Jun Xiaoyao said calmly.
All eyes turned toward Jun Xiaoyao.
The Celestial Zither Maiden’s beautiful eyes also showed a trace of surprise.
She had been secretly observing Jun Xiaoyao all along, after all, his aura was so transcendent and superior.
"Of course, I didn’t expect the Young Master to be skilled in zither playing as well," the Celestial Zither Maiden replied proactively.
"Sort of, I have been playing for merely a few months," Jun Xiaoyao said.
From the moment he signed in at the Phoenix Cry Qishan, until now, it had indeed only been a few months.
Yet, as soon as these words were spoken, the entire Immortal Jade Tower fell silent.
Many people were even more dumbfounded.
"Is this person mocking the Celestial Zither Maiden?"
"To think someone who’s practiced zither for only a few months, dares to challenge the number one in the Desolate Celestial Immortal Realm’s Zither Dao, the Celestial Zither Maiden?"
Everyone believed this mysterious Young Master had to be joking.
Even the usually cold as ice Celestial Zither Maiden couldn’t help but be stunned.
If it were someone else, the Celestial Zither Maiden probably wouldn’t even bother to compete with them.
But Jun Xiaoyao, with his special aura, like an Exiled Immortal, made it impossible to refuse the intrigue.
"By all means, Young Master, please," the Celestial Zither Maiden said with deep eyes.
Jun Xiaoyao sat cross-legged on the high platform.
Feng Qingling’s eyes carried a hint of cold irony.
Even she couldn’t surpass the Celestial Zither Maiden, how could someone who had only studied the zither for a few months possibly compare?
But in the next moment, Feng Qingling’s eyes suddenly froze.
Her pupils contracted abruptly, her breath almost halted.
Because Jun Xiaoyao, had taken out a guqin.
Scarlet and gilded, exquisitely beautiful, radiating a profound and formidable energy wave.
It was precisely the guqin, Phoenix Cry Qishan.
"Did I see that correctly, is that an ancient sacred weapon?"
"Indeed, it’s an ancient sacred weapon, just who exactly is this young master, to have casually pulled out an ancient sacred weapon!"
If moments ago, people had a somewhat dismissive attitude towards Jun Xiaoyao.
Now, they were utterly shocked!
After all, not everyone could wield an ancient sacred weapon.
"This young master is undoubtedly the heir of some Immortal Dao Lineage!" someone thought secretly.
The Third Prince, too, looked on in surprise and doubt.
Inside the entire Immortal Jade Tower, many discussions broke out.
Feng Qingling looked at Phoenix Cry Qishan, her eyes filled with unprecedented heat.
The zither was too suitable for her.
If she had obtained it earlier, she might not have lost to the Celestial Zither Maiden.
Feng Qingling’s eyes brimmed with greed.
As an Ancient Imperial Race, dominance was ingrained in their very bones.
Meanwhile, the Celestial Zither Maiden also felt a shock in her heart.
She was increasingly certain that this young master before her, who seemed like an immortal, had a very distinguished background.
Next, the Celestial Zither Maiden steadied her mind and began to play the zither.
It was, again, her trump card, the Feathered Robe Dance.
Jun Xiaoyao’s slender fingers plucked the zither strings.
One of the top ten famous pieces, Guangling San!
As the piece played, heavenly auspiciousness appeared, and the Flower of the Great Dao blossomed.
In the void, light rain fell.
This was the visible manifestation of the Dao, making everyone present feel as if they had experienced a moment of transcendence.
And Jun Xiaoyao, shrouded in immortal radiance, his aura was incredibly sacred, brimming with immortal aura.
At this moment, everyone was lost in thought.
Jun Xiaoyao’s performance had already infused the zither music with Dao, it was an understanding and transformation.
It had even transcended the music itself!
Feng Qingling took a deep breath, her scarlet eyes filled with shock.
She had just said that if she couldn’t defeat the Celestial Zither Maiden, then no one in the entire Immortal Realm could surpass her.
But now, hearing this melody, even Feng Qingling was mesmerized.
This zither piece utterly outclassed the Celestial Zither Maiden’s Feathered Robe Dance!
The Celestial Zither Maiden stopped playing, her beautiful eyes in a daze.
She could no longer continue playing.
Because what she played was merely the form.
While Jun Xiaoyao played was the soul!
If there were a god of the Zither Dao, then it should look like Jun Xiaoyao!
"I lost," murmured the Celestial Zither Maiden, an unprecedented taste surfacing within her heart.
As the piece concluded, Jun Xiaoyao felt utterly refreshed.
He glanced around, everyone was still immersed in the lingering sound.
It took a full moment before these celestial prides came back to their senses, their pupils filled with tremors.
"Celestial Zither Maiden, concedes defeat," the Celestial Zither Maiden stood up, graciously bowing to Jun Xiaoyao.
"Young lady..." The elderly woman of the Immortal Dance Zither Sect was also quite surprised.
Their young lady, always cold as ice, of pure character.
Not only did she rarely bow to any man, but she barely even spared them a glance.
The Third Prince witnessing this turned an entirely green hue.
And the Young Master of the Ten Thousand Treasures Commerce Association looked equally displeased.
However, he had seen much of the world and knew from experience that a person like Jun Xiaoyao should never be provoked lightly.
A single misstep could bring catastrophic disaster.
"Since the Young Master has won, these three hundred immortal origins belong to you," the Celestial Zither Maiden generously handed over the three hundred immortal origins to Jun Xiaoyao without hesitation.
Seeing this, the Third Prince and others felt as if they had swallowed a fly, their faces turning purple.
It was like using their own money to support a romantic rival.
The Celestial Zither Maiden’s eyes glittered with radiance as she looked at Jun Xiaoyao and, after some hesitation, spoke.
"The Celestial Zither Maiden has an earnest request—hoping to be able to engage in a night of zither exchange with the Young Master."
The mysterious young master before her, with unmatched demeanor, outstanding in talent, able to nonchalantly pull out an ancient sacred weapon, clearly boasted an extraordinary background.
Furthermore, with a zither path so profound and extraordinary that even she was willing to concede.
Even if the Celestial Zither Maiden was a cold beauty, she couldn’t help but melt at this moment.
As if water was cascading.
Hearing these words, the Third Prince and others felt even more stifled, their expressions fluctuating between pale and green.
All-night zither playing?
Or was it an all-night courtship?
The Third Prince felt as though he was turning into a fool.
Jun Xiaoyao’s lips curved into a faint smile.
Things were indeed unfolding as he anticipated.
The plan might proceed smoothly.
Just as Jun Xiaoyao was about to speak.
A woman’s voice interrupted them.
"I’m very interested in your guqin..."