Chapter 2041: The Boundless Sea of Suffering, Celestial Elites Compete to Cross

Random recommendation:

This time, the Long River Dragon Palace Banquet sent out quite a few invitation letters.

Of course, not everyone who received an invitation letter will come.

But considering the special nature of the Dragon Palace Banquet, the six great overlord countries naturally wouldn’t be absent, and the major sects of the world would also send at least one representative.

After all, since ancient times, the Dragon Palace Banquet has been the grand feast where prodigies from various paths gather. These major sects of the world can’t always let people say that the succession of talent is broken nowadays.

So, some people who were previously very difficult to see in the world have also appeared successively at this time.

For example, the successor of Steal Heaven Manor, Nalan Longzhi, whom people rarely see. The last time he appeared was in the Mirage Battlefield. Before that, his whereabouts were unknown. Even the exact location of Steal Heaven Manor is still undecided.

For example, Cui Yigeng, the One Heart Sword, whose name is always heard but whose person is never seen. As a high disciple of the Diligent Study Academy, a representative figure of the Bitter Learning Faction, he never steps out of the main gate or the second gate, closing himself off in a bamboo grove, reading books, practicing his sword, and having nothing else on his mind.

For example, the direct student of the Evening Drum Academy Dean, Chen Pu, who always acts independently and rarely contacts people, so of course, she is not world-famous... She has a very interesting name, called Ji Li. She is also holding a white, fat raccoon cat in her arms.

Cui Yigeng, Ji Li, plus Zhao Wuyan representing Dragon Gate Academy, and Xu Xiangqian representing Green Cliff Academy, the representative students of the four great academies of today's world, are all gathered in the Long River Dragon Palace.

Except for the "Sea of Learning Sailing" that is periodically opened above Book Mountain, it is very difficult to see the four great academies so completely.

Of course... whether Xu Xiangqian can fully represent Green Cliff Academy is still a bit controversial.

Although through his unremitting efforts, exerting all his strength to promote it, many people now know that he "One Awakening Divine Arrival". But the cornerstone student of Green Cliff Academy is, after all, still that talent of the three absolutes: poetry, zither, and sword.

The so-called "Poetry fame full Central States, Zither sound move Nine Nether."

That is truly called literary elegance and romance.

It's not something that a god-show talent who altogether sells not out several poetry collections can compare to.

Jiang Wang, Ye Qingyu, and Xu Xiangqian, Zhao Wuyan gathered here chatting idly, when the dark and thin Ji Li, just holding that white and fat white raccoon cat, walked over.

"Several good." She particularly looked at Xu Xiangqian: "Is this Xu Shixiong from Green Cliff Academy?"

There were so many people on the scene, and even including the world-famous Jiang Qingyang!

But the person she struck up a conversation with, was whom?!

Xu Xiangqian proudly looked at Jiang Wang, then in his life's most gentle and polite, most harmless manner, caused Ji Li great harm: "Sorry, I already have someone I like."

"Ah?"

Not only was Ji Li stunned for a moment, her white raccoon cat in her arms also stared with its big cat eyes.

This is the most beautiful fur color and best one raccoon cat that Jiang Wang has ever seen. The deadly thing is that it has already become fat into a ball, and those sapphire-like eyes unexpectedly have a kind of charming feeling.

A cat, with a charming feeling!

Still a fat cat!

"Don't listen to him talk nonsense." Zhao Wuyan, after all, is used to being the senior sister. Many things in Dragon Gate Academy are under her charge, so she smoothed things over from the side: "Ji Li sister, if you have something, just say it."

Ji Li, holding the cat, quietly retreated half a step, maintaining a distance that absolutely wouldn't allow Xu Xiangqian to misunderstand again, and then said: "I came here just to ask... Did Mo Ci Shixiong not participate in this Dragon Palace Banquet?"

Like Chen Pu, this kind of great scholar. All the Confucian scholars in the entire Evening Drum Academy can be said to be his students. Those who read his articles and learned his thoughts can also claim so.

But there are always one or two who are treated as mantle successors, relied upon as academic inheritors, to truly inherit his thoughts and develop his academic ideas. Ji Li is just such a student.

For example, Xu Xiangqian to the great scholar Mo Ya, Mo Ci to the Green Cliff Academy Dean Bai Ge Xiao, Zhao Wuyan to the Dragon Gate Academy Dean Yao Fu, Cui Yigeng to the Diligent Study Academy Dean Zuoqiu Wu.

"Ah, Mo Shixiong ah."

Xu Xiangqian, of course, wouldn't say that he specifically wrote a letter to persuade the three absolutes talent to come back, weeping in the letter that he must attend the same banquet and sit at the same table as Zhao Wuyan... and then alone as Green Cliff Academy's representative.

He smiled without any embarrassment: "Mo Ci Shixiong feels that a more handsome person should represent Green Cliff Academy."

"Alright." Ji Li nodded, and just left with the cat.

Truly a neat woman.

"Hey!" Xu Xiangqian curiously chased after her and asked: "Why are you looking for Mo Ci Shixiong? Maybe I can convey it on his behalf!"

"Nothing." Ji Li said without turning back: "A few days ago, he restored an ancient zither score, and there's a section that's wrong. I want to point it out to him face-to-face."

Xu Xiangqian was stunned for a moment, then turned back to ask Jiang Wang: "Does this mean she's going to smash Mo Ci Shixiong's field?"

"Maybe it's just a pure academic discussion." Jiang Wang said casually: "Aren't you also proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting? What ancient zither score is that? You can chat with her and see her attitude, then you'll know, right?"

Xu Xiangqian laughed dryly: "This zither score ah..."

"The ancient zither score and today's zither score are not too similar." Zhao Wuyan took over the topic: "As for right or wrong, I think it's more about ideas. I've seen the ancient zither score that the three absolutes talent restored. It's very complete, whole as one, fitting and appropriate. It's just that the original score is lost after all. Tracing back to history, there can be different developments in some sections."

Ye Qingyu, who was at the side, suddenly asked: "The ancient zither score you're all talking about, is it 《Soldier Martial Break Array Music》?"

Playing the zither to a cow is inevitably boring. Zhao Wuyan was a little surprised: "Does Qingyu girl also have research on ancient zither scores?"

Ye Qingyu lightly smiled: "How dare I say I have any research before everyone! I only developed some interest in zither music over these years, so I just followed along and learned a little, just chatting to entertain myself, that's all. The ancient zither score that the three absolutes talent restored caused a huge stir in the industry, alarming many zither masters. My teacher just happened to chat with me about it, and I also started practicing."

In her words, she seemed to inadvertently glance at Jiang Wang. Her truly practicing the zither and having an interest in it started from the one Jiao Wei that Jiang Wang sent her. Then, later, she had Pavilion Master Ye invite masters.

It's a pity that Jiang Wang was just staring at Xu Xiangqian with wide eyes and small eyes. Unable to appreciate this kind of charm.

Soldier Martial, the ancestor of the Soldier family.

Also the only one of the ancient eight sages who did not achieve transcendence.

Not that he couldn't achieve it. On the contrary, many people think he should represent the strongest killing power among the ancient eight sages. This is because in the battle records of the derive dao level, he far leads the other seven sages.

It's just that the Soldier Dao he created made the demon race heavenly court feel an unprecedented threat.

The supreme demon race ruler finally cast down their arrogant gaze and re-examined the driven-as-slaves human race. Among them, the wise persuaded the heavenly court high levels, thus leading to that eternally shocking situation where many demon race strong ones successively made their moves to set up an ambush and kill him before Soldier Martial took the last step.

It was precisely Soldier Martial's death that lifted the human race and demon race's all-out war!

And this 《Soldier Martial Break Array Music》 that Mo Ci restored is a zither music work from the middle ancient era, which can be called an eternal famous chapter. It was lost in the chaos of the near ancient era and later pieced together by generation after generation of zither masters until Mo Ci completed the last step, restoring it completely.

This tune was composed by the middle ancient human emperor Lie Mountain Clan, composed on the eve of the human emperor driving away the dragon emperor. It is to commemorate Soldier Martial, but more importantly, it expresses ambition, implying the world-spanning great war that would happen not long after!

It's a pity that Jiang Wang doesn't understand zither principles, and Xu Xiangqian only loves to write poetry. They are fundamentally unable to feel the charm of this zither score or know its meaning. It's just the name Soldier Martial that makes them a little solemn.

But it is also common for later generations to commemorate their predecessors and attach their names to things. It's not that rare.

Xu Xiangqian still chants Xuanyuan, you know!

"Xuanyuan xi, Xuanyuan xi, Xuanyuan in east, I in west. I want to emulate predecessors, Xuanyuan open heaven, I supplement earth." ... From 《God Show Poetry Collection》.

It was all written in a mess.

In his mind, this thing 《Soldier Martial Break Array Music》 is nothing more than this. He estimates it was written by some unknown person, and the content isn't total nonsense like "Charge! Break array! Kill the enemy!"... Eh? Doesn't the inspiration for 《Chant Soldier Martial》 come from this?

"Qingyu girl is too modest!" Zhao Wuyan said: "Being able to play 《Soldier Martial Break Array Music》 may not be just at the self-entertaining level. This tune is extremely difficult to play. Without extraordinary art and industry, one cannot play it completely. If Qingyu girl has only been learning the zither for several years, then this talent is truly astonishing."

Ye Qingyu hurriedly said: "No, no, among them, the Lian Mountain finger method, I'm still not too familiar..."

Zhao Wuyan was even more surprised: "You've also learned the Lian Mountain finger method? The Lian Mountain seven chapters scattered to the ends of the world two thousand years ago. Which chapter did you learn?"

They chatted very congenially on this side, and their conversation went deeper and deeper.

Jiang Wang and Xu Xiangqian stood to the side, both with serious faces, as if they were listening with great interest and were quite absorbed. From time to time, they would also make various expressions. Xu Xiangqian's expression was "suddenly realize", and Jiang Wang's expression was "learned!".

Secret sound transmission, back and forth between their ears without a trace.

"What are they chatting about? What is the Lian Mountain finger method?"

"You ask me, who should I ask?"

"Aren't you a high disciple of the academy?"

"You're still an overlord country king and marquess, you know!"

"When you were in Linzi, didn't you often go to Red Sleeve Add to listen to the zither?"

"Everyone went to Red Sleeve Add, who the heck really listened to the zither!"

Jiang Wang was speechless. He simply relaxed his mind and observed the other people inside the Dragon Palace for a while.

Prodigies entered the field successively, and he had seen absolutely most of them.

After all, the cultivation road is long and dangerous. Among all beings, only a few can walk to a high place. The opportunities sought, the resources enjoyed, and the social circles are all at the same level, making it hard not to have intersections.

Some people would specifically come over to greet him, such as Yi Tang, the "Little Saint Hand" from Benevolent Heart Hall.

There were also some people who saw him but didn't acknowledge him, such as Xie Junmeng from East King Valley and Yu Xiaochen from Blood River Sect.

The former was violently beaten by him, needless to say. The latter is Peng Chongjian's direct disciple. Peng Chongjian has already become Blood River True Monarch, and he has also risen with the tide.

Jiang Wang vaguely heard Nalan Longzhi from Steal Heaven Manor and Cui Yigeng from Diligent Study Academy chatting about the Taixu Illusion Realm, about the influence of Xu Ze Ming, and discussing whether the Taixu Illusion Realm is still reliable or not.

These direct lines of the world's major sects always have intelligence sources, and their understanding of the Taixu Illusion Realm far exceeds ordinary people. Each has profound insights.

Not long after, Xie Junmeng also joined the discussion. His wording was quite intense, and his voice gradually became louder, slowly attracting more discussion.

"Well said!"

A loud shout suddenly came from the hall door.

Zhongshan We sun, representing Jing Country, strode in. He just heard it with one ear, and then excitedly participated in the center of the topic: "The Taixu Illusion Realm is very unsafe, and the Taixu Sect is very irresponsible. This thing should just be banned! What is this? There's not even a bit of privacy!"

He was also too indignant...

Who knows how deeply the Taixu Illusion Realm hurt him.

Xie Junmeng, dressed in a green robe, glanced at him. Looking at his identity, he reluctantly agreed to let him join the discussion and asked a sentence: "There is no privacy in the Taixu Illusion Realm? Why does Brother Zhongshan say this?"

Zhongshan We sun paused for a moment and waved his hand: "It's not convenient for me to say too much about this. In short, it's enough for you all to know that it's not reliable."

Yu Xiaochen from the Blood River Sect walked over at this time and started another round of discussion: "The Taixu Sect had some problems when it was first created, that Taixu True Monarch..."

Huang Sheri walked into the hall with Zhongshan We sun.

Her goal was clear, and she was completely uninterested in the fragmented nonsense of Zhongshan We sun and the others. Zhongshan We sun was only guessed to be his true identity because he talked too much nonsense and was unrestrained in the Taixu Illusion Realm, scolding whoever he caught. Of course, it was never completely confirmed before...

Upon entering the great hall, Zhongshan We sun first collected sounds, captured everyone's conversations, and quickly grasped the situation on the scene.

Meanwhile, Huang Sheri first swept her gaze across the entire field.

Ugly, ordinary, okay, not passable, can look...

Seeing Jiang Wang, her eyes lit up. Seeing Ye Qingyu, her eyes became even brighter!

She didn't care what Zhongshan We sun was talking about and consciously parted ways, walking directly towards this side.

"Jiang Immortal!" She greeted warmly.

Immediately, she called back the Ye Qingyu who was just discussing zither principles with Zhao Wuyan.

Two beauties, each with her own style, passed over Jiang Wang and looked at each other first at this moment.

Ye Qingyu looked at Huang Sheri with quite a bit of vigilance.

Huang Sheri looked at Ye Qingyu with joy, and her voice was also warm: "This sister is truly beautiful! What's your name? Where do you live, how old are you, and are you married or do you have a beloved?"

While saying this, she approached, still reaching out to hug: "Have we met somewhere before—"

Jiang Wang turned his body gracefully, took a step, and just happened to take her hand, shaking it slightly: "Long time no see, Sheri girl!"

His footwork was clever, and his technique was also precise, but Huang Sheri obviously didn't appreciate this. She smiled brilliantly and happily, repeatedly saying: "Long time no see, long time no see."

Jiang Wang subtly pulled her to the side, maintaining a distance from Ye Qingyu. He asked with concern: "Sheri girl, why did you come so late?"

Huang Sheri stared at Ye Qingyu, constantly sending flirtatious glances, and her hand also held his tightly.

Her happiness almost overflowed. Her eyes were reluctant to leave, and her hand was also reluctant to leave. She was incredibly beautiful, incredibly beautiful.

"Beautiful, not—ah, Jing Country is far away."

She turned back and looked at Jiang Wang, finding that he wasn't as good-looking as Ye Qingyu when they weren't fighting. Afraid of losing out, she quickly turned her gaze back and said perfunctorily: "Actually, I also really wanted to see Jiang Immortal earlier."

She doesn't perfunctorily treat ordinary people, you know! Let those ugly people try?

Xu Xiangqian and Zhao Wuyan exchanged glances on the side, feeling very puzzled—who exactly does this Huang Sheri fancy?

Zhongshan We sun and Huang Sheri's formal appearance as overlord country prodigies seemed to pull open the curtain for the overlord countries' prodigies to enter the field.

Not long after, the prodigies participating in the Dragon Palace Banquet from Qin Country also came together. In fact, only two came—the one called "Little Old Man," Huang Budong, and the one widely recognized as having a "thick foundation without being surpassed," Qin Zhizhen.

The former is still in front of Cave True Gate, unable to achieve its true form.

The latter has already proven Divine Arrival and truly wields the power of Yanro Kingzi.

He, dressed in black martial clothes, had a deep and unassuming temperament, naturally majestic. His gaze lightly swept over the area and only stopped on Jiang Wang's body before he walked straight over.

()