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Chapter 241

The formation arrays of Xuantian Academy were quite renowned in their own right. Even the Returning Origin Sect had spent a significant amount of money to purchase a formation from Xuantian Academy. Among these, the Xuantian Sword Dance wasn’t particularly profound, being mainly used for performances, but it was still a symbol of the academy’s prestige.

Unexpectedly, Li Su had quickly identified the flaws in the Xuantian Sword Dance and even suggested some improvements.

“Young friend, your words have truly enlightened me! When you visit the Western Regions again, let us discuss this further,” said the sect master with the surname Lu, visibly pleased.

At this moment, members of the Western Sea Tribe presented their congratulatory performance. A group of beautiful sea women performed an extraordinary and powerful sea dance that showcased their tribe’s strength. The Western Sea Tribe bore little difference from the Northern Sea Tribe. Among those present from the Western Sea, the leader was a young woman with dragon horns, resembling a little dragon maiden. Her strength appeared to be at the Void Refining stage.

“Sea beauties truly are plentiful!”

“Indeed! I’ve heard that Li Su took two transformation-stage beauties from the Northern Sea as his companions. I wonder if it’s true?”

“It must be true. When he took the second one, several second-tier immortal sects even sent gifts.”

“Next year, I plan to travel to the Northern Regions. The changes there in recent years must be quite remarkable.”

“…”

As the cultivators watched, they murmured among themselves, frequently mentioning Li Su’s name in their discussions. Finally, the Western Sea Tribe’s performance came to an end.

The celebratory performances from eligible sects for Dieyun Peak Master’s birthday concluded as well. The birthday celebration itself was nearing its end.

“Senior Dieyun, I also have a small performance to present in your honor,” Li Su’s voice rang out suddenly.

Li Su had not originally prepared anything, but seeing how Dieyun Peak Master had seated him alongside Void Refining experts, and observing these experts offering their own performances, he felt compelled to express his gratitude.

Li Su’s words immediately drew everyone’s attention to him. Dieyun Peak Master, surprised that Li Su had prepared something, showed a trace of anticipation.

“Daoist Li, please,” invited Xiao Yu.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Li Su walked to the central platform. All the guests and disciples of the Returning Origin Sect fell silent, their eyes fixed on him, curious about what Li Su had prepared for Dieyun Peak Master.

Then, they saw Li Su take out an instrument resembling a guzheng, an ancient zither. This zither, crafted by Li Su using a special type of jade, had an exceptionally crisp and clear sound. Not only was it a musical instrument, but it was also a high-grade magical artifact. The method of its creation was something Li Su had discovered on a fragment of a scroll in Xuantian Academy.

“It seems Li Su intends to play a musical piece,” remarked some cultivators as they saw him bring out the zither.

Among the cultivators, a few were knowledgeable about music. For instance, the famous Qin Fairy had been highly popular in the Northern Regions in the past.

Li Su adjusted the zither on the platform, raised his hands to settle his sleeves, and then sat down before the instrument. At that moment, he exuded an air of ethereal grace, similar to an immortal descending to the mortal realm.

Many female cultivators couldn’t help but brighten their eyes at the sight. Then, Li Su’s fingers gently plucked a string on the zither.

Without needing to test the sound, Li Su began playing immediately. The zither produced a crisp, resonant note. The very first sound sent a tremor through the hearts of all who listened.

If mortals had been present, just this first note alone would have left them utterly entranced. Li Su then plucked a second string, followed by another and another, weaving together an indescribably beautiful melody.

“What a breathtaking melody!”

Many cultivators listened, utterly captivated, their souls emanating joy. Some female cultivators stared at him with shining eyes, for the fluidity of his movements while playing fully showcased his masculine charm.

At that moment, Li Su seemed to radiate an aura of irresistible allure, like a walking embodiment of charisma. Combined with the heavenly melody, the effect on the women present was overwhelmingly powerful.

In no time, nearly everyone present was immersed in the music.

“This melody…”

Meanwhile, expressions of astonishment appeared on the faces of the Void Refining cultivators.

For cultivators below the Void Refining stage, Li Su’s performance was utterly enchanting, leaving them completely engrossed and lost in the music. However, the Void Refining cultivators noticed something beyond the beauty of the melody. Li Su’s performance was not mere music.

In his every movement, he had seamlessly integrated the rhythm of heaven and earth. It was as if he was using the zither to resonate with the natural laws, turning heaven and earth into his instrument and producing genuine celestial music. This feat was far from ordinary.

While Nascent Soul cultivators had already begun to grasp the rules and powers of heaven and earth, and Soul Transformation cultivators could wield these powers to some extent, using them in battle was vastly different from controlling them with precision.

During combat, borrowing the power of the natural laws could amplify an attack’s strength significantly, sometimes by several fold. However, to use the zither strings to resonate with the natural laws, turning heaven and earth into an instrument, and playing a melody capable of entrancing so many cultivators—this was something no ordinary Soul Transformation cultivator could achieve.

Even among Void Refining experts, those who lacked musical expertise would find such a feat difficult. Li Su’s accomplishment naturally astonished the Void Refining cultivators present.

Achieving such a level with a mere Soul Transformation cultivation base was extraordinary!

Dieyun Peak Master’s eyes lit up with amazement. Even the Sect Masters of Xuantian and Tianluo showed admiration in their gazes. The Void Refining woman from the Western Sea Tribe also looked at Li Su with curiosity and intrigue. Finally, after several minutes, the piece came to an end.

Li Su withdrew his hands from the zither strings. Yet the echoes of the melody lingered in the air, a testament to its celestial nature. Around the Returning Origin Sect, many cultivators still wore smiles of delight, their minds lingering in the remnants of the music.

Even Dieyun Peak Master and the Void Refining experts refrained from breaking the silence to let the cultivators savor the moment. It wasn’t until Li Su put away his zither, several minutes later, that some began to regain their senses.

“Senior Li, please accept my respects!”

A Nascent Soul cultivator suddenly stepped forward and bowed deeply to Li Su, his face filled with fervent admiration. Li Su looked at him calmly. The Nascent Soul cultivator appeared extremely moved.

“Senior Li’s celestial melody captivated me entirely, as if I were listening to the sound of the Great Dao itself. To my astonishment, I broke through a bottleneck that had confined me for years. Your immense kindness, Senior, will forever remain etched in my heart!”

The Nascent Soul cultivator, He Que, declared loudly.

His voice snapped others back to reality, drawing their gazes to him. Envy flickered in their eyes, mingled with awe at the extraordinary impact of Li Su’s performance. Everyone present had heard the piece firsthand, yet none had experienced such an utterly immersive, transcendent sensation before.

Many cultivators felt a noticeable transformation within themselves. Their souls and states of mind had been subtly elevated by Li Su’s playing. For He Que, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, the benefits were unparalleled—his breakthrough was a direct result of Li Su’s performance. His fervent gratitude and excitement were thus entirely justified.

“Senior Sister Tian, he’s incredible! During his performance, my heart was stirred countless times!”

A core female disciple of the Returning Origin Sect, standing next to Tian Tian, a rare Grade-One Heavenly Spiritual Root cultivator, exclaimed as she gazed at Li Su.

“I felt the same! His playing clearly wasn’t demonic music, so how could it captivate one’s soul so deeply?” Remarked another female cultivator, who had reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

Demonic music refers to an attack method where certain cultivators use instruments like zithers to target the soul. This form of attack often leaves weaker cultivators under control, trapped in illusions, or mentally paralyzed.

Li Su’s performance was, of course, nothing like demonic music. Had it been, the protective formations and restrictions within the Returning Origin Sect would have long since activated in defense.

Instead, his performance was pure art—a symphony resonating with the natural order. Tian Tian’s gaze remained fixed on Li Su. Even as a mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivator, she had been profoundly affected by his music. She too had been enraptured, feeling the magnetic allure of his melody.

Moreover, with her Grade-One Heavenly Spiritual Root, Tian Tian saw deeper than most. She perceived the intricate details of how Li Su used heaven and earth itself as his instrument, weaving celestial melodies.

At that moment, Li Su’s image in her eyes had fundamentally changed. Regardless of how many rumors surrounded him, this breathtaking performance revealed his extraordinary talent beyond doubt. It wasn’t just Tian Tian.

Many of the Returning Origin Sect’s young prodigies were similarly astonished by Li Su’s brilliance. Those of lesser strength or talent might not fully comprehend his performance’s profundity. For them, it was simply the most beautiful music they had ever heard, a melody so sublime that it seemed to caress their very souls.

But the fact that He Que had broken through a bottleneck due to Li Su’s music made even these less perceptive cultivators marvel at his capabilities.

“Magnificent! Li Su, hearing your piece today has been the most enlightening experience of my thousand-year life!” Declared Tianluo Sect’s master, his voice ringing out in admiration.

“Using heaven and earth as your zither to produce celestial melodies—young friend, your composition will echo through the Canglan Realm for millions of years!” Exclaimed the headmaster of Xuantian Academy, unable to hide his praise.

The Void Refining woman from the Western Sea Tribe gazed at Li Su with deep admiration. Though she seemed to want to speak, she ultimately remained silent.

Meanwhile, the sect master of Myriad Beast Sect showered Li Su with effusive praise. Dieyun Peak Master’s face was already filled with appreciation and approval. Just as she was about to speak, a long streak of white light shot rapidly across the sky, heading straight towards the Returning Origin Sect.

Since the sect’s great formation had been opened for the event, the light entered unimpeded, flying directly toward Li Su. It was a communication talisman.

With a simple gesture, Li Su summoned the talisman into his hand. As he read its contents, his expression turned sharp and focused. The woman from the sect master’s clan had finally made her move—and it was a bold one, even bolder than Li Su had anticipated. She had deployed Void Refining cultivators. Not one, but two.

At that very moment, these two Void Refining cultivators were attacking the Flying Immortal Sect’s great formation.