Chapter 167: Breakthrough Musician! Large Chapter
Is someone breaking through the music teacher?
There are still many cultivators staying in the inn, and upon sensing this aura, they can't help but feel a little surprised. Breaking through to the Realm of Music isn't unusual, but it's rare for someone to choose to break through in a bustling place like an inn. After all, such places are too noisy, and if one is disturbed during the breakthrough, it's easy to go crazy.
"It's Xiao Brothers!"
Without thinking much, Zhou Mingxuan was certain that Xiao Yun had made a breakthrough. Originally, he still had several officials to visit, but now he couldn't go anymore. He immediately quickly went upstairs.
Arriving at Xiao Yun's door, the aura was indeed coming from Xiao Yun's room. Zhou Mingxuan couldn't help but widen his eyes. In just a short month or two, Xiao Yun had gone from being a novice musician to reaching the realm of a music master. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he probably wouldn't have believed it even if you beat him to death.
If it were an ordinary person, it would take at least thirty or fifty years of hard work to cultivate to the level of a musician. Even he, as the young master of the Pingyang Hou Mansion, with access to vast resources for cultivation, spent over twenty years before barely reaching his current level. Yet, Xiao Yun achieved all this in just a few short months, which is simply a miracle.
Many of the guests in the inn were awakened by this momentum, and they walked out of their rooms to gather in front of Xiao Yun's door, trying to find out who had broken through. Zhou Mingxuan quickly put aside his surprise and stood guard in front of Xiao Yun's door, because he knew that at this critical moment, Xiao Yun could not be disturbed.
There was Zhou Mingxuan, a master musician guarding the pass, and no one else dared to make a move. They just surrounded the corridor, watching the excitement, guessing who would be in that room.
The momentum is still rising. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth quickly gathered in the room, and the rapid flow of spiritual energy even brought up a strong gust of wind, blowing the doors of the inn with a loud bang.
In the room, Xiao Yun sat cross-legged like an old monk in meditation, with the Tai Shan stone placed between his knees. His entire body was enveloped in a seven-colored glow, which was noticeably denser than before. Xiao Yun's entire face had turned into a kaleidoscope of colors, and several strands of colorful aura could be seen circulating beneath his skin.
Xiao Yun had already shown signs of breaking through after absorbing several strands of sacred power earlier. Last night, he absorbed five more strands and broke through to the Musician realm, which was a natural progression.
As his strength improved, Xue Yun also became more proficient in refining the sacred power. At first, it took him a whole night to refine a strand of sacred power, but now his efficiency had increased several times.
The energy of the holy power is boundless, and even a small thread cannot be underestimated. At this moment, Xiao Yun's body feels like an inflated balloon, filled with countless energies, every cell in his body, every piece of flesh and blood is boiling, burning. The powerful energy rushes through his physical body again and again, every minute, every second, he can feel his strength increasing.
At the same time, strange changes are also taking place on the spiritual platform.
The dense, colorful light transformed the entire Music Bureau into a world of seven colors. The waves in the Haoqi Pool rippled and churned as the Seven-Tone God Image frantically absorbed spiritual energy, rapidly transforming it into strands of seven-colored Haoqi that poured endlessly into the Haoqi Pool, which had already been filled to capacity at the center of the Spiritual Platform.
Compress, fill up, compress again, fill up again...
"Boom!"
A surge of turmoil in the sea of knowledge, the majestic aura finally reached an unbearable limit. The seven-note soul lightly swayed once, and the clear-minded Xiao Yun seemed to have a sudden understanding. The Aura Pool burst open with a loud bang, transforming the entire spiritual platform into a world of seven colors.
A dense, seven-colored aura rapidly dispersed in all directions from Xiao Yun's spiritual platform, but in an instant, as if drawn by some inexplicable force, it quickly gathered back.
The entire process happened extremely quickly, the seven-colored aura re-gathered and condensed into a massive ball of light enveloped in a rainbow-colored package. Xiao Yun's forehead was covered in sweat, and at this moment, his eyebrows also slowly relaxed.
In the midst of the spiritual platform, the light cluster disappeared and revealed a seven-colored palace that was even more resplendent than before - the Music Bureau Divine Palace.
The Yuefu was re-cast, broke through and transformed!
The majestic energy transformed into a vast expanse of over ten zhang, forming a seven-colored lake. The colorful majestic energy gently swayed in the lake, with rays of light bursting out from the surface for several zhang. The entire scene was breathtakingly beautiful. The seven divine statues also transformed into towering figures of over one zhang high, each displaying a different color, standing in a row. Their appearance and expressions were identical to those of Xiao Yun's face. Each of their demeanors was serene, quietly absorbing the spiritual energy.
The white paper that Lele transformed into was still floating above the Haqi Pond, and it seemed as if nothing had changed. This made Xiao Yun somewhat disappointed, apparently his breakthrough hadn't brought any benefits to Lele.
"Ah!"
The colorful light on his face disappeared, a mouthful of sword energy spurted out, the oil lamp still burning on the table was suddenly extinguished, and Xiao Yun slowly opened her eyes, and the aura on her body also converged.
"Is this the realm of the musicians?"
With a slight movement of his body, his entire being was filled with the sound of thunder and lightning, his strength was overflowing to an unprecedented level. Xiao Yun simply clenched his fist, and he could even feel the air in his palm bursting into a crisp crackle. Every muscle, every inch of skin, under the baptism and tempering of the holy power, had already been strengthened to what extent?
The majestic aura of the musician realm should be a pure cyan color, but Xiao Yun's majestic aura has transformed into seven colors due to the holy power. Xiao Yun can clearly feel that this seven-colored majestic aura is absolutely much stronger than the pure cyan majestic aura. In other words, he has already taken a path of cultivation that is vastly different from others, and his starting point was higher than others from the very beginning.
Now, Xiao Yun's heart was filled with confidence. If he were to meet Bai Yu again, he would definitely be able to fight him to the end, and might even take him down. This wasn't blind confidence; although he was only at the beginning of his musician stage, his combat strength had already surpassed that of a beginner musician. As for just how strong he had become, even Xiao Yun himself didn't know.
"Squeak!"
At the same time as Xiao Yun woke up, Qiao Er also woke up and gently pecked at Xiao Yun's face. Xiao Yun stretched out his left hand, and Qiao Er flew onto his palm very naturally.
Xiao Yun was surprised that although Chao Er's body hadn't changed much, its feathers were actually transforming into a seven-colored hue.
"Good guy, looks like you've also got a lot of benefits!"
Xiao Yun's mouth corners revealed a hint of a smile. Undoubtedly, this little guy had also absorbed the holy power. It was just unknown what specific changes there were, but the holy power was extraordinary and his own progress was so great, Qiao Er being the Miao Yin divine bird should have made no small progress either.
"Crack!"
The door opened and Zhou Mingxuan turned around to see Xiao Yun walking out of the house.
The Xiangyun in front of him was like a deep pool, shrouded in mist. Zhou Mingxuan was shocked to find that he couldn't see through Xiangyun's realm.
To know, Xiao Yun even if he broke through, is only a musician at the beginning stage, and he is also a musician at the beginning stage, and has been breaking through the musician's initial stage for a long time, how could he not see clearly Xiao Yun's boundary? Did he directly soar to a higher boundary?
This is impossible. Zhou Mingxuan threw away those unrealistic thoughts and excitedly asked Xiao Yun, "Brother Xiao, have you broken through to the Musician level?"
Xiao Yun nodded with a smile, "It's been a hard night, but we've finally gotten some results."
"Good grief. Your innate talent is simply against the heavens!" Zhou Mingxuan's shock had reached an unprecedented level, for in his entire life, he had never heard of anyone whose cultivation speed could reach such a terrifying extent that it would make people tremble with fear. Even the top geniuses on the continent would probably find it hard to compare to him.
Xiao Yun laughed and said, "Trouble Brother Zhou to ask the shopkeeper to bring me some hot water!"
After breaking through the music master, a large amount of impurities were refined from his body. Previously, Xiao Yun was so joyful about breaking through that he didn't notice it, but now the stench assailed his nostrils and his whole body felt uncomfortable.
"Alright, I'll go right away!" Zhou Mingxuan hastily replied and immediately rushed downstairs.
Taking a peek, there were quite a few people in the corridor outside looking over this way. Xiao Yun shook her head and closed the door. It seemed that her breakthrough this time had affected many people.
"Xiao brothers, where are you preparing to go?"
After bathing, changing into a dry set of clothes, going downstairs to eat breakfast, Xiao Yun and Zhou Mingxuan left the inn. On the main street, Zhou Mingxuan saw Xiao Yun's hurried appearance and couldn't help but curiously ask.
"Go to Chunfeng Pavilion and settle accounts with that beast!"
Xiao Yun's eyes flashed with a cold light, and in just one night, his strength had made great progress. Now he was no longer afraid of Bai Yu, but only wanted to find him to settle this vendetta once and for all. Otherwise, if that demon were to escape, who knows when they would meet again?
"Huh, Chunfeng Pavilion?" Zhou Mingxuan stopped in his tracks upon hearing this.
"What's wrong?"
Xiao Yun also stopped in his tracks and turned around to look at Zhou Mingxuan with a puzzled expression, wondering if this guy was afraid and didn't dare to go.
Zhou Ming Xuan said, "Xiao brothers, I heard that Chun Feng Pavilion was raided by the imperial court last night!"
"Have you searched?" Xiao Yun was somewhat surprised.
Zhou Mingxuan nodded, "Last night, shortly after we returned, the imperial court sent people to surround Chunfeng Pavilion and took everyone away. I think it should be related to that person we met yesterday!"
Xiao Yun naturally knew who Zhou Mingxuan was referring to. Behind Chunfeng Pavilion was the power of the demon tribe, and if Ji Liufeng knew about it, he would definitely not show mercy. Under the emperor's feet, how could they tolerate the demon tribe's development?
"Has that white feather been caught?"
At this moment, Xiao Yun is worried about the safety of Bai Yu. In his view, Bai Yu can only die at his hands, and only by personally killing Bai Yu can he avenge Lin Chunyin and exhaust the hatred in his heart.
Zhou Mingxuan shook his head, "I'm not clear about this either, but last night's commotion was so big, with so many top-notch internal masters mobilized, and even two seniors from the Music Sect came to quell the disturbance. It seems that guy would have a hard time escaping even if he grew wings."
Xiao Yun furrowed her brow, but she had to find an opportunity to ask Ji Liu Feng, no matter what, the only one who could kill Bai Yu was himself.
"What a pity! The Chunfeng Pavilion, renowned in Longcheng, collapsed overnight. So many beautiful girls..." Zhou Mingxuan sighed.
Xiao Yun was speechless. "It's better if you don't say such things, in case someone hears and mistakes you for a member of Chunfeng Pavilion, that would be disastrous."
Zhou Mingxuan sweated and quickly closed his mouth.
Two people arrived at Chunfeng Hutong, where last night was still bustling with lights and wine, but now it's extremely quiet. The main gate of Chunfeng Pavilion is tightly closed, with a large seal on the door, and several soldiers are guarding in front of the door. Passersby on the street are also walking around the path.
Seeing this, Xiao Yun finally believed Zhou Mingxuan's words. The Chunfeng Pavilion really fell, it can be said that the Chunfeng Pavilion was searched and should have a great relationship with Xiao Yun. If it weren't for Xiao Yun and Bai Yu's feud, Ji Liufeng wouldn't have been able to easily understand the ins and outs of the Chunfeng Pavilion.
"That Miss Mingyu must be hating me to death now?"
A figure that was both captivating and eerie suddenly flashed in his mind, and Xiao Yun's mouth curled up slightly. The woman and Bai Yu were tangled together, and he heard Bai Yu call her sister. It seemed she wasn't a good person either.
"You were originally a lovely person, how did you become a demon?"
After a sigh. The two turned around and left Chunfeng Hutong, Chunfeng Pavilion was sealed off, and all the people were taken away, Xiao Yun couldn't find Bai Yu here.
"Could this be Xiao Yunxiao?"
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the Ruhui Inn, an old man with a luxurious dress and a strange tone rushed over to Xiao Yun. He was described as having a strange tone because this old man looked quite old. However, his skin was well-maintained, and every move he made was like that of a woman. His voice was also sharp and soft, and at first glance, the word "old mother gun" floated into Xiao Yun's mind.
Xiao Yun nodded, "Who are you?"
"Xiao Gongzi is polite. This old slave's good fortune is complete, our family's master has feelings!" The old man bowed his hands to Xiao Yun.
"Who is your master?" Xiao Yun's face showed a look of puzzlement.
In comparison, Zhou Mingxuan understood a lot more. At a glance at the old man, he knew that he was from the palace, and as for his master's family, even if he used his buttocks to think about it, he could guess. He hurriedly poked Xiao Yun's elbow and gave him a signal with his eyes.
From Zhou Mingxuan's gaze, Xiao Yun also seemed to have a clear understanding and couldn't help but take a closer look at the old man. Eunuchs, this kind of creature, had only been seen on TV before, but he didn't expect to see a living one. Is this what eunuchs looked like?
"My master is waiting at Gao Sheng wine house, and Xiaoye will know as soon as he arrives with the old slave!" Fu Dequan said to Xiao Yun.
Xiao Yun turned his head and looked at Zhou Mingxuan, Zhou Mingxuan shrugged, "You go, I still have to visit a few uncles!"
Xiao Yun didn't force it either, bid farewell and left with Fu Dequan.
Standing still, Zhou Mingxuan sighed. He also wanted to go, but the other party had only invited Xiao Yun. Perhaps there was something important, and if he followed with a thick face, he might have annoyed the other party instead. Zhou Mingxuan was a very astute person who understood how to advance and retreat. As long as Xiao Yun got along well with the prince, his relationship with Xiao Yun would be just as effective. Some things, if rushed, might backfire instead.
High-rise wine building.
It is considered one of the top wine houses in Longcheng, a four-story wooden building that stands out from the crowd in this city where buildings are generally low and short. It is said that many of the chefs at Gao Sheng Wine House were formerly imperial chefs, and those who can afford to dine here are all high-ranking officials and nobles.
As Fu Dequan went straight up to the fourth floor, the entire floor was cleared out, with only a luxurious private room left. Leading Xiao Yun to the outside of the private room, Fu Dequan stopped in his tracks, "Master, Young Master Xiao has arrived!"
"Ah? Come in quickly!" A familiar voice came from inside.
"Yes!" Fu Dequan bowed and responded with a single word, then immediately turned around to face Xiao Yun and said, "Young Master Xiao, please!"
Xiao Yun nodded and pushed open the door to enter the private room. As expected, in front of a round table filled with all sorts of delicious food, sat a young man dressed in luxurious attire - it was Ji Liu Feng.
"I've seen the Crown Prince!"
Last night, due to the environment, Xiao Yun dared to call him "Brother Ji" for the first time. Now it's different, the other party is the crown prince, and he should be addressed as such without delay. Although Xiao Yun dislikes this feeling of superiority and inferiority, this world is like that, and he can't change anything. Moreover, Ji Liu Feng is still the future Emperor of Xia.
"Haha, Xiao brother, you've finally arrived!" Ji Liu Feng smiled and invited Xiao Yun to take a seat. "Between us, there's no need for such formalities. Just call me Brother Ji or Liu Feng, it sounds more pleasant."
"Let's just call him Brother Jie!"
"After all, the other party's identity and status are there, Xiao Yun smiled awkwardly, 'I don't know why Brother Ji called me here, what's the matter?'"
"Last night was not satisfying, today you and I will make up for it with wine and words. Let's drink and eat, and talk about things slowly!" Ji Liu Feng laughed loudly and directly picked up the wine jug to pour wine for Xiao Yun.
"Huh? One night without seeing, Xiao Brother's skills seem to have improved?" At this time, Ji Liu Feng only discovered that yesterday he could still see Xiao Yun's boundary clearly, but now it was blurry.
Xiao Yun nodded, "I just broke through to the Musician Realm last night!"
After a brief astonishment, Ji Liu Feng raised his wine cup. "Brother Xiao is indeed no ordinary person. In just a few short months, he has achieved such astonishing accomplishments, making one feel ashamed. A cup of plain wine will serve as a congratulatory toast to Brother Xiao."
There are no words to describe Jī Liúfēng's current mood, he and Jī Xiāoyuè had been suppressing their cultivation at the late stage of Lègōng for a long time in order to enter the Dōnglán Sacred Ruins, only breaking through to the Lèshī realm after exiting the ruins, and then making another breakthrough to the mid-stage of Lèshī.
For them, this is a long-accumulated and sudden eruption, many years of accumulation, not unexpected. However, for Xiao Yun to break through from the Musician Realm to the Music Master Realm in such a short period of time, the difficulty is simply unimaginable. If he didn't remember incorrectly, it was only two or three months ago that Xiao Yun was still just a small music apprentice.
This was confirmed by Ji Yunwen, and when Xiao Yun met Ji Yunwen, he was still a small music spirit who couldn't even condense his voice, let alone have an ancestral sound condensed into an ancestral sound spirit. It wouldn't be so against the heavens and powerful, would it?
"Is Elder Xian still well?" asked Xiao Yun after taking a sip of his drink.
"Nine Emperor Uncle has gone into seclusion recently. He hasn't left the East Lushen Sacred Land for a hundred years, and now he's also broken through to the Musician Realm. Next, I'm afraid he wants to make a concerted effort to break through to an even higher realm. Let's wait until he comes out of seclusion, then I'll take you to see him."