The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 481 - 279 The Big Stroke_2

A piece of music quickly determined the varying levels of cultivation among all the cultivators present.

"Those with a steadfast heart and clear Dao Heart find this piece of music unbeneficial; naturally, it won’t stir their emotions," Changtian said lightly beside her ear, "Compared to you, they are even closer to the realm of ’not elated by external gains, not saddened by personal losses’."

Changtian was always extremely strict in her cultivation practice, fortunately, Xu Moyou next to her noticed her opening her eyes and approvingly commented, "Little Friend Ning is so young, yet your unwavering Dao Heart is beyond my expectations. This ’Forget Sorrow Song’ created by the Music Palace can cleanse one’s heart and expel Heart Demons. The emptier one’s spirit platform, the faster they awaken from the Sound Realm!" Having focused solely on the Alchemy Dao for over seven hundred years, his determination was naturally firmer than anything. Yet, Ning Xiaoxian being not even twenty years old, opened her eyes faster than many cultivators in the plaza who had cultivated for a hundred or two hundred years, how could he not be surprised?

He pointed to a giant music instrument situated at the edge of the plaza that resembled a wind organ, but each string was finer than a strand of hair, capable of playing already set tunes at the slightest breeze. Here, thousands of meters above sea level where the winds howled, the melody naturally continued unbroken. "There are three thousand great paths, all leading to the same destination. The Music Palace uniquely uses music to pursue the Dao, and this Wind Chime is their palace treasure. During the grand ceremony of the Guangcheng Palace, the Music Palace also came to celebrate, but as cultivators of noble status, they cannot simply come onstage to perform like ordinary singers, so they lent this instrument to the Guangcheng Palace."

Ning Xiaoxian pursed her lips. The Music Palace itself cultivates through music, yet they coyly refused to perform on stage, perhaps their Dao Heart isn’t so clear after all?

Who standing here isn’t a master of schemes? Guangcheng Palace first offered wine and then played music, giving their guests two generous welcoming gifts. This grand ceremony, in fact, had already begun.

She changed the topic: "Aren’t there supposed to be over a hundred thousand disciples under the Guangcheng Palace? Why are there only tens of thousands of people including foreign guests in the plaza today?"

Xu Moyou smiled and said, "If over a hundred thousand people came, how could the Guangcheng Palace function? For this grand ceremony, only disciples who have reached the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment or above are allowed to participate. Those who haven’t reached this realm must go back to their normal cultivation and duties."

A strange thought suddenly occurred to her: Then, does it mean I won’t see Ji Zhenzong here today?

For some reason, she always felt this person was crucial. Not seeing him made her feel unease.

So, what was Ji Zhenzong doing?

Today was a big day for Guangcheng Palace, and for him as well.

Because the two immortals sealed in the scroll told him that after today, he could become a great figure who stands tall under Heaven, no longer to be bullied. All he needed to do was help them with a small favor first.

With only cultivation in the Qi Refinement Realm and not having established his Foundation yet, of course, he had no right to stand atop the high Yuhu Peak and meet the heroes of the world.

No one would pay attention to him, no one would care where he went.

So now, he once again stood at the foot of Yuhu Peak, looking up for a long while, as if he could hear the Immortal Music from above, tasting the celestial Jade Liquid. Then he gently leaped in, climbing up the foothill like a monkey, hiding behind two Qing pines before tapping on the mountain.

The stone wall silently recessed inwards revealing a long and deep passage, but he, having walked it many times, was not afraid. After trekking through this pitch-dark secret path for a while, he finally arrived at the small stone room again.

The White Tiger Viewing the Moon painting still hung lonely on the wall.

As soon as he stepped into the room, a robust voice sounded: "Good, you’re on time today. Has the grand ceremony started up there?"

Ji Zhenzong scratched his head: "Maybe it has."

"Tch." The voice spat, "I must have become fool just like you. You can’t hear what’s happening up there, so asking is pointless too, right?" The conversation then shifted, "Come here, drip your blood on this scroll. Having stayed in this broken painting for so long, Mr. Hu wants to go out for some fresh air!"

Yet Ji Zhenzong shook his head: "No, I can’t let you out yet, I haven’t become powerful enough!"

The voice grew furious: "Didn’t we agree? You release me, and I’ll teach you great skills!"

A sudden gleam flashed across Ji Zhenzong’s clouded eyes, unnoticed by the other who inwardly cursed, "Not good." Luckily, he had also been foolish for a long time, and the flash disappeared, never to return. After thinking it over and sniffing, he said, "What if you run away after coming out? Two years ago, I saved a lady by the river, who agreed to play with me if I helped her ashore. Yet as soon as I pulled her out of the water, she pushed me in and ran away. No, no, I can’t be fooled again!"

The voice trembled with anger: "You, you actually compare us to a mortal woman! How daring, once your grandpa comes out..." then interjected, "What? Alright alright, precious time, it’s okay to teach him first."

The voice cleared its throat: "Forget it, I won’t stoop to your level. I’ll first teach you two Divine Skills, useful for a lifetime." Then recited the mantra word by word to Ji Zhenzong. Despite his foolishness, Ji Zhenzong had an exceptional memory.

Knowing him deeply, the voice, having decided to first teach the Divine Skills, recited the mantra several times at a steady pace, ensuring he memorized it, before saying, "Alright, that should do? Now you know the spell, come complete our deal!"

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