Seeing Tianqin Nu's demeanor, many young male prodigies present felt their hearts shatter.
However, they also knew their place and understood that Jun Xiaoyao was not someone to be trifled with.
Jun Xiaoyao looked at Tianqin Nu's moved expression, a faint curve appearing at the corner of his lips.
It proved that there was no such thing as an 'iceberg beauty' in this world.
The reason she was cold towards you wasn't because of her personality; she simply didn't think highly of you.
The Third Prince was such a tragic existence.
His status was not low, but in terms of character, ability, and other aspects, he did not enter Tianqin Nu's Dharma Eye.
In contrast, Jun Xiaoyao, in Tianqin Nu's eyes, was practically like an Immortal.
His mysterious identity and terrifying strength aside for now.
Just his masterful Piano Art was enough to win Tianqin Nu's heart.
But unfortunately, Jun Xiaoyao was not interested in Tianqin Nu.
However, in order to set up the Third Prince, Jun Xiaoyao could only agree.
"Since Tianqin Nu has invited me so warmly, it would be rude to refuse," Jun Xiaoyao said gently.
Hearing Jun Xiaoyao agree, Tianqin Nu was overjoyed, and her perpetually icy expression transformed into a captivating smile.
This made the Third Prince so jealous that he almost got red-eye disease.
He would have paid a thousand gold coins for a single smile from the beauty, yet Jun Xiaoyao's casual agreement made Tianqin Nu smile sweetly.
"Young Master, please..." Tianqin Nu seemed a bit impatient, wanting to play the zither and discuss the Dao with Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly, taking Qin Xuan with him, and left with Tianqin Nu.
Leaving behind a group of sycophants, looking at each other, utterly bewildered in the wind.
"Alas, Third Prince, we've been fighting for so long, only to end up doing someone else's bidding," the Young Master of Wanbao Chamber of Commerce walked over, giving a bitter smile and shaking his head slightly.
"Are you truly willing to let that fellow lay hands on Tianqin Nu?" A hint of gloom appeared in the Third Prince's eyes.
"I'll only advise you of one thing: it's best not to provoke that one," the Young Master of Wanbao Chamber of Commerce said.
"Oh, you know his identity?" The Third Prince's eyes flashed.
"I don't know, it's just a gut feeling," the Young Master of Wanbao Chamber of Commerce said.
He had met too many people; he had developed an intuition for who could be provoked and who could not.
"Cannot provoke, hah, even if he is a successor of an Immortal Orthodoxy, so what? I am also a Prince of the Panwu Divine Dynasty," the Third Prince snorted coldly, flicking his sleeve and departing.
"Alas, if you don't listen to good advice, you'll suffer losses right before your eyes," the Young Master of Wanbao Chamber of Commerce secretly shook his head.
He vaguely felt that this Third Prince was probably going to suffer a great misfortune.
...
The Immortal Jade Pavilion's Zither Competition thus concluded.
But it stirred up quite a stir.
Because this was the first time a younger generation member had surpassed Tianqin Nu in the Dao of the Zither.
Furthermore, the noblewoman Feng Qingling of Myriad Phoenix Spirit Mountain being crushed by a mysterious Young Master surprised many people.
In the Imperial Capital, many Cultivators in taverns and teahouses were discussing this news.
"As the Princess's selection of a consort approaches, all sorts of powerful Prodigies and talents are emerging."
"Indeed, that Feng Qingling of Myriad Phoenix Spirit Mountain can be considered a respected figure among the younger generation, yet she was defeated so easily."
"I truly don't know what other monstrous talents will appear next."
"I'm actually looking forward to the Jun Family Divine Child's arrival, but unfortunately, I haven't heard any news of him coming."
"Keep waiting; I believe that Jun Family Divine Child will definitely not let Champion Marquis act so arrogantly."
...
Imperial Capital, Eastern Region, a secluded and elegant mountain villa.
From time to time, faint zither sounds emanated from within, intoxicating those who heard them.
The moon had risen high.
Jun Xiaoyao, clad in white, stepped out of the villa, followed by the reluctant Tianqin Nu.
"Young Master, it's already so late, aren't you resting in the villa?" Tianqin Nu's words carried a hint of reluctance.
She and Jun Xiaoyao had been playing the zither and discussing the Dao in the villa, feeling comfortable and at ease.
She had never experienced such a feeling before.
"No, I have other matters to attend to; I'll take my leave now," Jun Xiaoyao said.
"Is that so? That's truly a pity. I hope we'll have another chance to meet, Young Master," Tianqin Nu's beautiful face dimmed.
Jun Xiaoyao turned to leave, but Tianqin Nu called out to him.
"After such a long exchange, I still don't know Young Master's name?" Tianqin Nu asked, her eyes gleaming.
"Immortal Ascension is easy, but carefree is hard. Farewell," Jun Xiaoyao left.
"Immortal Ascension is easy, but carefree is hard..."
Tianqin Nu murmured, then her delicate body was struck as if by lightning, her beautiful pupils widening.
"So... it was actually that one..." Tianqin Nu took a deep breath.
Surprise, unexpectedness, joy, all sorts of emotions surged within her.
She had actually conversed alone with such a transcendent existence for so long.
On the other side, Jun Xiaoyao stepped through the Void Realm.
"I've been here for so long, can that one still hold back?" Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flickered.
He wasn't idly playing the zither and discussing the Dao with Tianqin Nu out of boredom, of course.
Besides obtaining three hundred pieces of Immortal Source, his most important goal was to set a trap for the Third Prince.
Just as Jun Xiaoyao was secretly pondering.
He suddenly realized that the clamor of people around him seemed to have disappeared.
Even the lights of the pavilions around the Imperial Capital had completely extinguished.
The surroundings plunged into absolute darkness, without even the sound of insects or birds.
"Oh, have they arrived?" Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow.
Clearly, he had fallen into an isolated Formation.
Just then, a shadow suddenly appeared from behind Jun Xiaoyao, a blood-red sword blade thrusting towards Jun Xiaoyao's back.
Combined Dao Realm!
Jun Xiaoyao immediately judged the person's aura.
"Die!"
A hoarse voice came from the shadow's mouth.
The blood-colored sword blade carried a deadly sharpness.
"Blood Kill Sword Art, you are an assassin from Nether Heaven," Jun Xiaoyao turned his body sideways, striking the sword blade with his palm, and said at the same time.
Nether Heaven was a notorious assassin organization in the Desolate Heaven Immortal Domain.
As long as a sufficient price was paid, they could assassinate anyone.
They even dared to assassinate people from Immortal Orthodoxy.
"Foolish!"
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao use his palm to block his sword blade, the assassin sneered.
His Realm was already one level higher than Jun Xiaoyao's, and he was also using a Marquis-level weapon to unleash a top-tier assassination sword art.
In this situation, Jun Xiaoyao actually retaliated with his palm, which in his eyes was utterly stupid.
However, the next moment, the assassin from Nether Heaven could no longer smile.
Clang!
A sound like metal clashing rang out.
Jun Xiaoyao, with his bare hands, shattered the Marquis-level weapon.
Not only that, immortal light surged on his right arm, radiating brilliance.
Six great luo immortal bones simultaneously amplified his strength.
With one punch, the Void Realm trembled, rippling with waves.
"How is that possible!" The assassin's pupils contracted in horror.
Pfft!
Jun Xiaoyao's punch directly smashed the assassin into a bloody pulp.
Bloody rain drifted down, scattering.
Jun Xiaoyao's expression, however, remained icy. After looking around, he said faintly, "Come out, why hide and conceal yourselves?"
"Heh heh, I underestimated this prey of yours. Which Immortal Orthodoxy's successor are you?"
In the surrounding dark night, four figures materialized.
Besides three black-clothed figures, there was actually one blood-clothed figure.
The blood-clothed assassin of Nether Heaven, his cultivation Realm was Nirvana Realm!