readytorunbook Chapter 294 War Is Coming
Chapter 294 War Is Coming
Chapter 294: Approaching Chaos
Zhang Chi's daily routine remained unchanged, with cultivation as the main focus.
Miao Yin was no longer as fervent towards him as before, seemingly accepting the reality. However, she continued to teach Zhang Chi the ways of musical harmony as agreed upon earlier.
During the lessons, Long Yan would also accompany them, treating it as furthering her own studies.
Long Yan had also practiced the ways of musical harmony, but she had only mastered the techniques and had not yet approached the realm of Dao.
The so-called techniques involved using the characteristics of sound and combining them with True Qi to unleash attacks. Dao, on the other hand, was a mysterious realm.
For example, when Miao Yin blew a note of solemnity, it could trigger ice and snow.
It was not her True Qi that caused the ice and snow, but rather the ethereal rhythm of solemnity within the music, harmonizing with the Heavenly Dao.
Miao Yin seemed indifferent to Long Yan's supervisory role during the teaching, but it was only on the surface. In her heart, she had cursed countless times. However, in order to avoid causing trouble for Zhang Chi, she could only ignore Long Yan.
Finally, after five consecutive days of cultivation, Miao Yin felt that Zhang Chi was ready to start learning the art of sound killing. As a result, today's lesson had a subtle change.
"The mantra we are going to learn today is very important, so listen carefully."
As she spoke, Miao Yin glanced at Long Yan.
This woman was really going too far. She not only stole her man but also took advantage of her lessons for free.
But since she had promised Zhang Chi to get along well with Long Yan, she could only endure it.
"The way of musical harmony, the fusion of sound and rhythm, the fusion of techniques and Dao. Only by excelling in techniques can one approach the Dao, and only by being extremely emotional can one appreciate its wonders. Heaven and earth also have emotions, conveyed through gentle melodies."
"Thunder roars in anger, water murmurs in complaint, clouds are melancholic with rain, wind whispers in sorrow, mountains collapse like a world-ending catastrophe, fire sways like a graceful dance..."
As Miao Yin moved her lips, she recounted the general rules of cultivation in the Celestial Melody Pavilion.
Zhang Chi was unaware, but Long Yan was shocked.
My goodness, isn't this the Celestial Melody Pavilion's Six Laws of Heavenly Melodies?
Is this something she can listen to for free?
Long Yan knew about it because she had learned one of the six laws, the Thunder Law. However, she had only obtained it through an exchange using the Dragon Roar technique from the Dragon Transformation Palace. Other exchange students would not have such privileges.
Now Miao Yin was directly imparting the general rules of the Six Laws of Heavenly Melodies. The difference in treatment was immediately apparent.
Is it appropriate for Miao Yin to do this?
Long Yan felt uneasy, but seeing Zhang Chi completely absorbed in it, if she were to interrupt now, it would disrupt his cultivation.
Forget it, it's just the general rules. As long as it doesn't involve specific cultivation methods, it shouldn't be a big problem.
If he were to practice specific melodies, there might be some minor issues.
Outsiders are not allowed to casually learn the sect's secret techniques, except in special circumstances.
Once outsiders learn them, the sect's violent organization would take action.
Generally speaking, those who steal cultivation techniques are not of a high caliber and are no match for major sects.
People from reputable sects have rules to follow and cannot learn others' techniques without permission.
Long Yan was afraid that Miao Yin would teach indiscriminately, and Zhang Chi, unaware that it was a secret technique, would cause trouble when it was discovered.
Fortunately, Miao Yin had some discretion. She only explained the general rules, providing Zhang Chi with a direction. She did not mention specific cultivation methods and focused more on various sound-killing techniques.
Seeing that Miao Yin was genuinely teaching, Long Yan's guard was slightly lowered.
Little did she know that it was precisely because she was present that Miao Yin only explained the general rules.
She wanted Zhang Chi to understand the beauty of the way of musical harmony and then secretly teach him privately.
She would not be easily defeated by Long Yan.
While teaching, suddenly a disciple wearing Dragon Transformation Palace attire hurriedly arrived. Miao Yin noticed the outsider and quickly stopped her lecture.
The principles she imparted, even if they were just general guidelines, were not meant for outsiders to hear.
Miao Yin looked at Long Yan with a hint of dissatisfaction. Didn't she see that Zhang Chi was already immersed in it? Why did her people come to cause trouble?
Long Yan's mood was not good after being rejected by her love rival, but she knew that the people from the Dragon Transformation Palace wouldn't come to her unless something happened.
It seemed that something had gone wrong again.
"What's the matter?"
"Reporting to the palace master, the ancestor has ordered you to immediately go to the Golden Dragon Hall for an audience."
Long Yan's expression changed immediately.
Long Yi called for her, and it was so urgent, there must be trouble.
She looked apologetically at Zhang Chi and said, "I'll go and take a look. Be careful, all of you."
After speaking, she flew directly into the air.
After Long Yan and the people from the Dragon Transformation Palace left, Miao Yin applied eye medicine for her and said, "In Long Yan's heart, the Dragon Transformation Palace is ultimately more important."
This was implying to Zhang Chi that he was not the most important person in Long Yan's heart.
Unlike her, who only cared about her younger brother.
Zhang Chi could hear the hidden meaning, but he pretended not to and instead appeared understanding, saying, "That's only natural. Sister Long is someone who remembers kindness."
Miao Yin's heart suddenly felt sour, and she said with a hint of annoyance, "Yes, you are also someone who remembers kindness. You two are so well-matched! I'll wish you an early birth of a noble child here."
Although she was saying words of blessing, there was no small amount of resentment in her tone.
Zhang Chi just smiled, seemingly shy, which made Miao Yin quite angry. She snorted before saying, "Now that the person causing trouble is gone, let me teach you something different. Come, follow me into the house."
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On the other side, Long Yan rushed to the Golden Dragon Hall at the fastest speed and saw Long Yi sitting solemnly on the main seat. There was no one else in the hall. Long Yi dismissed the attendants around him and called her in alone.
"Father, what happened?"
Seeing that there were no outsiders, Long Yan didn't bother with too much ceremony.
Long Yi sighed and said, "War is about to break out. There may be chaos in the Western State. Originally, I wanted to send you to the Golden Cauldron Mountain after your wedding, but it seems that it's not possible now."
"What happened? Wasn't the matter with Ao Long resolved?"
Long Yan had been with Zhang Chi recently and wasn't well-informed about the news.
Long Yi shook his head and said, "Miao Renlong refuses to admit guilt. Dongfang Changqing, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace responsible for this matter, wanted to negotiate with the Black Emperor to buy more time, but the Black Emperor's patience has reached its limit, and the two sides ended up parting ways.
It was also four days ago when the Eastern Palace discovered that Dongfang Changqing's soul lamp had been extinguished, and then they found his bones at the bottom of the sea near Linhai.
This war is inevitable and will soon spread to the Dragon River Basin.
War could break out here at any time, so you need to leave immediately."
Long Yi explained in detail the cause and effect to Long Yan, and her heart also tightened.
She had thought that with Miao Renlong being captured, the peace between the human race and the sea race could continue, but she didn't expect the situation to take a turn for the worse and develop to this extent.
"Father, we'll leave. But what about you?"
"Don't worry, I won't die."
Long Yi smiled and stopped frowning, trying to make Long Yan relax a little. He even joked, "You and Zhang Chi go together to avoid trouble, but don't forget about getting married. I hope that when you come back, I can hold my grandson."
"Father!"
"Alright, time is running out. Go and inform the others, get ready, and leave tomorrow."
"Yes."
Long Yan looked at Long Yi with some worry, but she also knew that now was not the time to be sentimental.
"Father, rest assured, your daughter won't let you down..."
(End of this chapter)