"Young master, are we really going in?" asked Qin Xuan anxiously as she followed Jun Xiaoyao, her eyes scanning the luxurious Xianqiong Tower. She had never been to such a high-end establishment before.
"How else would we attend the music competition?" Jun Xiaoyao smiled. He casually took out a supreme-grade spirit crystal and tossed it to a servant of Xianqiong Tower. The servant was stunned and didn't dare stop Jun Xiaoyao from entering.
Qin Xuan nodded slightly. She also assumed Jun Xiaoyao was just another admirer of the Divine Zither Lady. As for competing? She hadn't even considered it.
Soon, Jun Xiaoyao and Qin Xuan reached the top floor of Xianqiong Tower. When Jun Xiaoyao appeared, all eyes in the venue were drawn to him. His aura was too extraordinary to ignore.
"Who is that person with such an astonishing presence?"
"I feel as if an immortal has descended to the mortal realm.""
Many talented youths from powerful factions showed strange looks in their eyes. The Third Prince and the young master of the Wanbao Commerce Association also revealed surprised expressions.
The Third Prince, in particular, while surprised, also showed wariness in his eyes. In his view, most men who came to attend the music competition were there to admire the Divine Zither Lady's grace. The Third Prince had long considered the Divine Zither Lady his exclusive possession.
This mysterious young master wrapped in immortal light made the Third Prince feel vaguely threatened. Because in front of this white-robed young master, even he, a prince, felt somewhat inferior. As if a lowly mortal facing an immortal.
This feeling made the Third Prince extremely uncomfortable. What made him even more uncomfortable was that the Divine Zither Lady's gaze was also drawn to this white-robed young master.
"What an extraordinary aura..." Even with the Divine Zither Lady's ice-cold personality, she was amazed at this moment. In front of this white-robed young master, even she felt somewhat abashed.
Jun Xiaoyao paid no attention to the gazes and casually found a place to sit. Qin Xuan beside him felt nervous and uneasy being watched by so many people.
"Oh... him..." On another side, Feng Qinglin also noticed Jun Xiaoyao. Crimson light gathered in her eyes as she tried to see through the immortal mist surrounding Jun Xiaoyao's face.
"Hmm?" Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow slightly, releasing soul force from the divine palace in his mind. Instantly, Feng Qinglin frowned, feeling a pain in her mind.
"This person has some ability," Feng Qinglin frowned and gave up trying to peek. After all, her main purpose here was to meet the Divine Zither Lady, who was claimed to be the best in zither arts.
Jun Xiaoyao withdrew his gaze and murmured, "Someone from Wan Huang Spirit Mountain, it seems that faction has also started moving."
Previously it was the Ancestral Dragon's Nest causing trouble. Now the successor of Wan Huang Spirit Mountain had appeared. These two factions happened to have good relations, and both targeted the Jun family. So naturally, Jun Xiaoyao had no good feelings toward Feng Qinglin.
"Everyone, it's about time, let's begin the music competition now," said an elderly woman from the Divine Dance Zither Sect at the side of the high platform. She was also the Divine Zither Lady's guardian.
"Haha, in that case, I'll go first, please forgive my poor skills, Divine Zither Lady," a young man stepped forward with a smile, taking out his zither.
"Please," the Divine Zither Lady only uttered one word, her voice cold and clear.
The young man played his zither, the music flowing like water. The Divine Zither Lady's beautiful but cold eyes remained calm and unwavering.
After listening to the young man's piece, the Divine Zither Lady finally touched the strings with her jade-like fingers. Instantly, heavenly music rang out. Sacred light swirled around, clouds rose up, and divine light flickered in the void, making the Divine Zither Lady appear even more like an immortal maiden from a painting.
Almost everyone present was entranced. The Third Prince and the young master of Wanbao Commerce Association's admiration grew even stronger.
As the Divine Zither Lady's piece ended, the lingering sound continued to echo.
"This is truly immortal music, magnificent, magnificent!"
"After hearing the Divine Zither Lady's music, I feel as if I've been elevated to a higher plane." Many talented youths sighed in appreciation.
"It was really beautiful," Qin Xuan was also enchanted. Even someone like her who didn't understand music was mesmerized.
"It was alright," Jun Xiaoyao said indifferently. He didn't specialize in zither arts and hadn't really practiced much. But with Jun Xiaoyao's incredible talent, combined with some famous zither pieces he knew from his previous life, his zither skills had unknowingly reached the peak.
To him, the Divine Zither Lady's music was just decent, worthy of appreciation.
The young man who had challenged the Divine Zither Lady bowed to her, "Truly worthy of being the number one in zither arts among the young generation in the immortal realm, I admit defeat."
"You're too kind," the Divine Zither Lady's jade face remained calm, showing no joy in victory.
Subsequently, several more talented youths came forward to challenge, all ending in defeat.
Seeing this, the Third Prince and the young master of Wanbao Commerce Association smiled. If no one could defeat the Divine Zither Lady in zither arts, no one could attract her interest.
At this moment, a slightly proud female voice rang out.
"Let Qinglin meet you, the number one in zither arts among the young generation of the immortal realm."
Feng Qinglin stood up, her fire-red dress outlining her tall and graceful figure. Though her face was shrouded in divine light, even a glimpse of her beauty was stunning.
She took out a fire-red zither, its strings seeming to be wrapped in flames. It was an extremely powerful noble weapon.
"I dare not claim to be number one in zither arts, but since Miss Feng wishes to challenge, please proceed," the Divine Zither Lady's tone was calm but contained a hint of confrontation.
They faced each other and began playing simultaneously.
"Hear my piece, Phoenix Seeking Its Mate!" Feng Qinglin's jade hands touched the strings, and countless red runes appeared in the void.
Then, the cries of phoenixes rang out. Two lifelike divine birds, one phoenix and one firebird, circled around Feng Qinglin.
This phenomenon surprised many people.
The Divine Zither Lady also began playing her signature piece, "Rainbow Feather Dress."
Instantly, people seemed to see immortal palaces descending, celestial maidens dancing, flowers falling from heaven, and golden lotuses sprouting from the ground.
Everyone seemed intoxicated, losing track of time.
The two pieces intertwined and clashed.
Finally, with a snap.
One of Feng Qinglin's strings broke.
Her face showed a slight green tinge, her expression changing.
Finally, she stopped playing.
"Worthy of being the number one in zither arts among the young generation of the immortal realm. If even I cannot defeat you, then probably no one can," Feng Qinglin shook her head slightly.
Coming from Wan Huang Spirit Mountain, she had innate pride and nobility.
But now, she had to admit her defeat.
Of course, this was only a defeat in zither arts. In terms of real strength, the Divine Zither Lady was definitely no match for her.
Moreover, Feng Qinglin was very proud.
She believed that if she couldn't defeat the Divine Zither Lady, no one among the young generation in the entire Desolate Heaven Immortal Realm could defeat the Divine Zither Lady in zither arts.