Inside the Phoenix Perch Pavilion.
Silence reigned supreme as everyone remained motionless.
They were savoring the melody from moments before, reliving the scenes manifested in that phenomenon.
At this point.
No one cared anymore about Fei Yin and Tian Yu's spar—it was completely unimportant.
After all.
This musical duel had seemed to be about defending the honor of Miao Yin Immortal Sect versus San Qing Immortal Sect's musical lineage.
In reality.
Miao Yin Immortal Sect wasn't qualified to compete with San Qing Immortal Sect in the first place—it was backed by other blessed lands.
Miao Yin Immortal Sect was merely probing, testing a certain boundary.
However.
After the Tribulation Immortal Melody was played, the scenes of battle and desolate tombs manifested in the sound realm were all shocking to behold.
Anyone with a functioning brain could tell which war this masterpiece represented.
It was the battle against demons that San Qing Immortal fought over eight hundred years ago.
After all these years.
The brutal war had been forgotten by the younger generation, and many ambitious opportunists were preparing to carve out benefits from San Qing Blessed Land.
But.
After this Tribulation Immortal Melody, countless prodigies in the Phoenix Perch Pavilion gained a new understanding of the brutality and heroism of San Qing Immortal's battle back then.
Public opinion would once again swing in favor of San Qing Immortal, forcing the secretly ambitious forces to hesitate once more.
After all.
The righteous path values reputation, and public opinion matters greatly.
If they behave too shamelessly toward "former heroes," they'll easily be labeled as bullies.
When that happens.
Both the sect's reputation and recruitment of disciples will be affected.
...
The sword!
Is for protecting, not killing.
When you have family behind you, friends, and the common people you wish to guard.
Then, when the sword is drawn, it gains meaning.
In the private box.
Li Zui Yue sat cross-legged, emitting a sharp sword intent from his entire being.
His eyes were tightly shut, but the sword dao eye between his eyebrows shone brightly, reflecting endless sword rays.
He was fortunate.
After listening to the "Tribulation Immortal Melody," he was deeply captivated by the bearing of that white-robed sword immortal, completely immersing himself in that role.
He seemed to transform into that sword immortal, facing endless demonic cultivators alone, protecting the countless homes, fighting until his sword broke and he perished.
In the moment of his final fall, he felt the state of mind that the sword immortal had experienced.
Moving forward without hesitation, embracing death to achieve life.
From then on, his sword dao was without impurities, severing his final lingering attachment.
This realization was more precious to him than any heavenly material or earthly treasure.
But because the realization was so profound, he couldn't digest it in a short time and needed time to properly settle it.
Hu~
Li Zui Yue exhaled a turbid breath and slowly opened his eyes, filled with exhaustion.
But more than that, there was satisfaction.
Younger brother.
I'm going into seclusion for a few days. Tell Wang Xiu shidi on my behalf not to take offense.
Li Zui Yue stood up, cupping his fists toward Li Long Hao and the others.
Li Long Hao nodded, not particularly surprised.
After all, they were all cultivators—enlightenment and cultivation came first, far more important than drinking and reminiscing.
In the Phoenix Perch Pavilion.
There were many seclusion chambers, quiet and tranquil, equipped with expensive calming incenses to help one focus their mind.
At this time, Li Zui Yue really should go into seclusion in a chamber.
Older brother, I'll go with you.
Li Long Hao opened his eyes, his gaze burning, clearly having also gained great insights.
Then.
Li Long You also opened his eyes, shouldered the sleep-talking Li Long Ji, and left with Li Zui Yue.
In the large private box, only Huang Yun Chong and Wang Xiu remained.
...
Wang Xiu shidi.
Huang Yun Chong's dark-rimmed eyes gleamed brightly: Your brother has also realized much and wishes to meditate for a while.
I wonder, shidi, could you lend me some spirit stones so I can practice?
I won't borrow for free.
I'll trade it for valuable intelligence, and I'll take you to explore shops with me, how about that?
Wang Xiu: 😮
Senior brother!
What do you take me for?
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