CULTIVATION: WHEN YOU TAKE THINGS TO THE EXTREME

Chapter 900: Chapter 554: Entering the Tent_2 Chapter 900: Chapter 554: Entering the Tent_2 Soft whispers spread, instantly quieting the clamor, and the scene fell silent; everyone became dignified.

Looking up, they saw one person drift in, with three thousand strands of black hair purer than snow, and their cloud-like palace garments untainted. With skin like jade and bones like fairies, and a pure and fresh aura, they resembled a Guanghan Fairy descending to this mundane world, captivating all mortals.

“This…”

“Is that the Yousu Heavenly Girl?”

“How is there not a trace of cunning charm?”

“Does such a peerless beauty really exist in this world, unstained by mud and untainted by clear ripples?”

“What mud? What do you take the Yousu Clan for?”

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“Vagabonds, how dare you spout nonsense!?”

In a moment, the crowd became confused and some even lost their composure, eliciting a flurry of critical remarks.

Yousu You smiled faintly, silencing the noisy crowd, “Tonight’s gathering is for discussing the Tao. Although the great Tao has three thousand paths, they all lead to the same destination. Allow this young woman to start by playing a musical piece on the qin for everyone here to appraise.”

Having said that, with a sweep of her sleeves, a yaoqin appeared on the stage, followed by nine young girls approaching.

Yousu You sat down gracefully, her exquisite hands playing the qin, while the nine girls danced to the melody, filling the inside and outside of the Jade Tower with the performance.

“This…”

In Heavenly Fragrance City, people looked up to see magnificent buildings as the rhythm of the qin music spread, resembling the music of immortals from the ninth heaven, as if to ascend and escape the turmoil of the mortal world.

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“Is that the Yousu Heavenly Girl?”

“Does she possess such marvelous skills?”

“This music…”

“Damn it, why can’t we enter!”

The sound of the qin stirred hearts, leaving people in stunned amazement then drowning in intoxication.

In this way, no one knew for how long, but eventually, the music and the dance ended.

Inside the Heavenly Fragrance Building, people woke up as if from a dream and looked back at the person on the stage, with words of praise spilling out.

“I had heard early on that the Yousu clan had unmatched qin skills, unmatched in the world. Seeing it now, their reputation is well-deserved!”

“In the Divine Land, the qin arts must include the name of the Heavenly Girl!”

“Such a tune should only exist in heaven; how often can it be heard in the human world?”

“Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, Yu, the five notes and seven tones, endlessly varying, as if they contain the essence of Heaven and Earth’s Creation!”

“The Heavenly Girl’s exquisite skill leaves people in awe…”

The crowd was ablaze with comments, some already losing composure.

Yousu You replied with a faint smile, “It is but a modest skill, my Taoist friends flatter me too much.”

After speaking, she scanned the crowd and looked at everyone: “Next, which among the Taoist friends here wishes to take the stage and engage in a discussion?”

“This…”

At these words, everyone suddenly fell silent, exchanging glances among themselves, with all eyes eventually settling on several top-tier Taoists.

“How can one not heed a request from the Heavenly Girl…”

“Then let me embarrass myself with a performance!”

A Taoist said with laughter, just about to take the stage when he was interrupted by a cold and abrupt remark, and then he turned to see Eastern Emperor Haoyue and had to hold back.

Eastern Emperor Haoyue, however, didn’t care and rose with pleasure to take the stage.

“Oh?”

Yousu You raised an eyebrow, “Your Highness Haoyue, you also play the qin?”

Eastern Emperor Haoyue nodded, his demeanor gentle and amiable, “I know a little. I hope the Heavenly Girl will kindly instruct me.”

“Your Highness is too kind,” said Yousu You with a slight smile, standing up and moving aside to make room for the yaoqin: “Please!”

Eastern Emperor Haoyue didn’t hesitate, sat down, their fair hands pressed on the yaoqin, and instantly played the strings with a skill that produced the seven tones and five notes.

“This…”

The audience concentrated their gaze, looking at each other, all in amazement.

In Heavenly Fragrance City, people heard the music begin again, also full of uncertainty and surprise.

“Another tune?”

“Such divine music, one piece is enough to satisfy a lifetime, and now we have a second one?”

“It must be those greedy Taoists, forcing the Yousu Heavenly Girl to play another tune!”

“Cursed, I hate that I’m not strong enough, otherwise I would have ascended to heaven to save the Heavenly Girl from peril.”

“Wake up, this is the Heavenly Fragrance Building of the Yousu Clan, and the Yousu Heavenly Girl is a first-level character amongst the Taoists, you think she’s a Huakui trapped in a brothel who needs saving from peril?”

“Shut up, don’t disturb my listening!”

The people outside were in a state of confusion, while those inside were also extremely astonished.

“This sound of the qin…”

“It seems somewhat familiar!”

“A mystery of identical craftsmanship?”

“This Eastern Emperor Haoyue is also a master of the qin, capturing the essence of the music and winning the heart of the beauty?”

“So crafty!”

Listening to the familiar yet dissimilar tunes, the audience furrowed their brows, feeling discontent.

Yousu You stood by, watching Eastern Emperor Haoyue immerse himself in playing the qin, and her eyes were also filled with colors of admiration.

In this way, time was lost, and eventually, the piece came to an end.

The audience, coming back to their senses, looked upon the stage again. Eastern Emperor Haoyue was dressed in white, surpassing the purity of snow, and with a divine presence like jade. Yousu You stood beside, equally captivating, looking like a pair of immortals meant for each other, which made the onlookers feel humble and unworthy to speak.

Eastern Emperor Haoyue placed his hands down from the strings and looked towards Yousu You with an indescribable expression, silent but smiling.

Yousu You met his gaze, her eyes also showing a range of emotions, and then she asked, “Your Highness, where is this tune from?”

Eastern Emperor Haoyue gave an elegant smile, “It’s what I obtained in my dreams, seemingly the sounds of a past lifetime!”

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“…”

As these words came out, the crowd became even more silent, their inner monologues boiling over.

“The utmost shamelessness!”

“Obtained in his dreams, sounds of a past lifetime?”

“Why doesn’t he just claim it was a marriage arranged by immortals?”

“Who was it again that said this Eastern Emperor Haoyue was indifferent to the charms of women?”

Looking at the pair on stage, akin to immortal lovers, the crowd kept their snide remarks to themselves, yet felt helpless.

Jiang Lingyun’s brows were also deeply furrowed as he looked at Eastern Emperor Haoyue, speechless for a long time.

“Sounds of a past lifetime?”

Yousu You muttered to herself, then chuckled lightly, “The word ‘fate’ is truly indescribable, Your Highness’s tune is indeed flawless.”

“Your praise is too kind, Heavenly Girl!

Eastern Emperor Haoyue stood up, stepped down from the stage, and returned the position to Yousu You.

Yousu You smiled faintly and looked at the audience, “Is there any other Taoist friend willing to come up and discuss the Way?”

“…”

“…”

“…”

As these words came out, the crowd fell into even deeper silence, truly unable to respond.

Yousu You paid them no mind and continued, “Even if it’s not about musical skills, we can still talk about other matters. As said before, three thousand Ways lead to the same destination.”

Hearing this, the crowd was even more at a loss for words.

Was this really a matter of the Way?

If both of them have blocked the path, how can anyone else step up without humiliating themselves?

Sevaral of the leading Taoists, full of private grievances, were reluctant to disgrace themselves and merely sent some of their subordinates to reluctantly participate for appearances.

Thus, the time dragged on, and the event finally came to its conclusion as things wound down.

“Tonight’s gathering has been extremely enlightening!”

Yousu You stood up, faced the crowd, and gave a slight bow, “Thank you, all the fellow Taoist friends!”

“You’re speaking too highly of us, Heavenly Girl!”

“Indeed, we should be the ones thanking you.”

“Tonight’s gathering will be remembered for a lifetime!”

The crowd echoed the sentiment as they got up to respond.

“It’s a pity that all banquets must come to an end. We can but look forward to a reunion in the future.”

Yousu You gave a beaming smile, her courteous words settling the dust of the event.

The crowd, following suit, stood up one after the other to take their leave.

Only Eastern Emperor Haoyue remained motionless, standing alone in the hall until everyone had dispersed.

Yousu You looked at him and invited him with her words, “Your Highness, would you care to join me in the pavilion for a chat?”

“I would ask for nothing better!”

Eastern Emperor Haoyue happily accepted, stepping forward to enter the pavilion with her.

Outside Heavenly Fragrance Building, some people lingered and waited. Seeing Eastern Emperor Haoyue not emerging for a long time, their private mutterings intensified.

“Just as expected!”

“The Yousu Clan has hooked up with the East Emperor Palace!”

“Coming here tonight was just to make us extras!”

“That Eastern Emperor Haoyue has the posture of a Great Emperor, it’s natural for the Yousu Clan to throw themselves at him. Add to that the presence of East Lord from the East Emperor Palace who is a Ninth Order Artifact Refining Immortal Master and can repair the clan’s inherited Immortal Treasures, of course they would be inclined towards him with such multiple temptations.”

“Humph, with the help of the Yousu Clan, the East Emperor Palace would be like a tiger growing wings. If we do not curb their expansion, this Divine Land might indeed see the rise of another Emperor who commands the world.”

“This matter, we must plan for the long term!”

With various thoughts in mind, the spectators no longer lingered, instead scattering like birds and beasts.

At the same time, within Heavenly Fragrance Building, inside the private chamber of the Heavenly Girl.

Eastern Emperor Haoyue entered leisurely, while Yousu You followed behind, casually closing the door.

The room door shut, the two faced each other, yet remained silent.

Until, within the void, ripples spread out, and a figure began to take form.

The figure materialized, its gaze fell upon them, eyes meeting.

One stood transfixed, spellbound, while the other smiled without uttering a word. Their gazes interlocked, and their looks tangled as if crossing boundless distances of time and space.

Finally…

“Bang!!!”

Startled awake in an instant, no longer able to contain themselves, they rushed to each other like swallows returning to their nest, embracing tightly, not daring to let go, their choked voices unable to be suppressed, “My lord, is it really you, is it really you?!”

Xu Yang smiled and drew the person in his arms closer, his gentle voice filled with strength, “It’s me, it truly is me!”

A question and answer passed, and then there were no more words, for everything was already understood in the silence.

But there was one person…

“……”

Despite being mentally prepared, seeing the two hold each other tightly, Yousu You still fell into a long, indescribable silence.

What on earth is this situation aaaaaaaaah!?

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