The next moment, the sound of the flute and the recitation abruptly ceased, Yang Mengchen had already gracefully 'flown' back, alighting beside Hai Tang, who slowly lowered her raised hands.
Yang Mengchen, with Hai Tang and the other four, bowed to the Emperor and the three judges, concluding the performance.
Applause thundered through the venue.
The Emperor, looking proud, exclaimed, "Excellent, excellent, excellent! Only today did I come to realize how exceedingly beautiful Jiujiu's dance is, truly 'This dance belongs in the heavens; so rarely heard on earth'! Hahaha!"
Everyone's praises were unceasing, agreeing wholeheartedly with the Emperor, and the thunderous applause lingered on for a long time.
"You all also performed very well, especially Hai Tang. Your martial arts skills are so powerful that you almost sent Jiujiu soaring to the heavens." The Emperor chuckled: "Each of you shall receive a generous reward."
The performers bowed and expressed their gratitude.
