Top Ten Young Geniuses
Storytellers were a group of entertainers. They relied on their mouths to tell stories to earn some tips and money for their meals.
Storytellers shook their heads, gesticulated, laughed and scolded. Their expressions were exaggerated. Sometimes they dressed as men, sometimes they dressed as women. They were humorous and dazzling, causing people to cry and laugh incessantly. When it came to lust, the audience would burst into laughter from time to time. The entire teahouse was immersed in joy. When it came to sorrow, the entertainers' voices would be hoarse, as if they were weeping and complaining. The audience would also be unable to restrain their emotions and tears would flow down their faces. Coupled with the low sound of the strings, which seemed to be broken yet not broken, there was no one in the teahouse who was not grieving.
The musical instrument used by storytellers was also very simple. At first, they used a pipa, but it was gradually eliminated and they used a sanxian instead. In addition to the sanxian in their arms, the storyteller also used a "brush board" tied to their right calf. This was the storyteller's main "percussion instrument". Three or four two-inch-wide and less than one-foot long pieces of pear wood were smoked and shaved. Two small holes were made on the top of the wood. They were then tied together with sheepskin rope or fine hemp rope to form a musical instrument similar to the "allegro". When singing, the lower piece was firmly tied to the right calf. Using the flashing of the toes, it would be driven to make a sound. In addition, the storyteller would tie a small "Lianhua Le" on his right hand between his thumb and index finger. It would make a sound when he played the sanxian. With this "Lianhua Le", playing the sanxian would have a very unique sound. It suddenly became much livelier.
As for the storytellers, they didn't just simply follow the script and tell stories that they had read from books. They would also tell the audience about the legends of famous people, strange happenings on the continent, or some sensational events that had happened recently. As for what he would tell them, it would depend on the preferences of the audience.
The Old Mister Li on the high platform was one of the most outstanding storytellers in Fixed Sky City.
"One of the famous Four Heroes, Ding Hao of the Blood Transformation Holy Sect, and one of the Four Heroes, Chu Dongming of the Star-Plucking Cave …" Old Mister Li talked endlessly and eloquently. The audience below also listened with great interest.
The Immortal Fighter Continent was vast and boundless, and there were countless outstanding talents. Thus, some people picked out the ten most talented youths in the world, those with the strongest luck, and those with the strongest background. They praised them as the top geniuses of the Immortal Fighter Continent and called them the Ten Great Youths. They were ranked as follows: One King, Two Lords, Three Sons, and Four Heroes.
One King, needless to say, was the King Of Heaven, Tang Jin. Wang Ye of the Thunder Spirit Born Taoism Aptitude in the Tang Dynasty had led troops to destroy countless first-class sects. Any one of these halos was enough to make Tang Jin the number one genius in the world.
The two masters were the Rahu Demon Palace's young palace master, Lo Cheng, and the Penglai Immortal Palace's young palace master, Hua Chonglou.
Countless sects in the world, regardless of righteous or evil, basically recruited disciples, nurtured them, and then let the outstanding disciples inherit the position of sect master. However, the Rahu Demon Palace was different. As the number one sect of the demonic path, the Rahu Demon Palace also recruited and nurtured disciples. However, even the most outstanding disciples would at most become elders in the Rahu Demon Palace. The inheritance of the Rahu Demon Palace's sect master had always been passed down to the direct descendants of the sect master in the form of a family. Lo Cheng was the direct descendant of the current Rahu Demon Palace's sect master.
The Penglai Immortal Palace's inheritance method was somewhat similar to the Rahu Demon Palace's, but it was also different. Within the Penglai Immortal Palace, there were the four gates of Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon. The four gates combined into one palace. Each gate was a family, and each family had countless disciples. Every Penglai Immortal Palace's sect master was fought over by the young masters of the four gates of Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon. The winner could inherit the position of sect master. Hua Chonglou was the direct descendant of the current Penglai Immortal Palace's Flower Gate's sect master.
The three masters were the scheming Tian Yanzi, the imposing Prince Gong, and the arrogant Sword Master.
In the Immortal Fighter Continent, there was a strange person called Tian Jizi. He was a divine strategist who could predict the future and was proficient in the 108 great heavenly cycles of Innate Divination. Tian Jizi was a title passed down through generations. It was said that it had been passed down for more than 200 million years. Moreover, every generation had only one disciple. When the previous Tian Jizi was at the Great Ascension stage, he would search for the next successor and be given the title Tian Yanzi. After the current Tian Jizi ascended and became an immortal, his disciple Tian Yanzi would become the next Tian Jizi, and the title would be passed down from generation to generation. However, it was worth mentioning that every Tian Jizi's tribulation had been smoothly ascended. There had never been a failure. As for the reason, only every Tian Jizi knew. No outsiders knew. As for Tian Yanzi, he was the successor of this generation's Tian Jizi.
In the Tang Dynasty, the previous emperor, Tang Zhuxun, had a total of 12 children. Nine of them were boys and three were girls. Except for one who was chosen to be the crown prince and four who were chosen to be the princes, the remaining four boys and three girls were conferred the titles of Wang Ye and Princess. Wang Ye of this generation was still living in Fixed Sky City. After a thousand years, all the Wang Ye of this generation would live in seclusion in the back mountains. Their sons would inherit the power of Wang Ye and be given the position of city lord. The imposing Prince Gong was one of the four Wang Ye's. He was the son of Tang Tianshou, Tang Chuangong. Because Wang Ye's children could only be called Prince Gong, Tang Chuangong was called Prince Gong.
The Tang Dynasty occupied the central and northern regions of the Immortal Fighter Continent. It was very vast. There were 36 provinces, and each province had 72 cities. The land was vast and the population was huge. Therefore, there were countless clans. The lowest ranking clan was the unrated clan. Then, there were the third-rate, second-rate, first-rate, and top-notch clans. Every clan was very powerful. They could even challenge sects of the same level. Of course, these clans were all loyal to the Tang Dynasty. Otherwise, the Tang Dynasty would not have allowed these clans to exist. Among these clans, there were four top-notch clans: Dongmen Clan, Ximen Clan, Nanmen Clan, and Northmen Clan. The ancestors of these clans were the four generals who had fought with the ancestors of the Tang Dynasty. After the world was pacified, they did not want to be officials in the imperial court. Therefore, they established these four clans. The East, West, South, North, and South Clans were meant to guard the gates of the Tang Dynasty. The arrogant Prince Sword was the eldest son of the Ximen Clan, Ximen Wentian.
The four heroes were Chu Dongming of the Star-Picking Grotto, Jiang Fu of the Splendid Blessed Land, Ding Hao of the Transforming Blood Holy Sect, and Bai Cangxue of the True Devil Palace. They were the most outstanding core disciples of their respective sects.
These ten people formed the top ten young geniuses of the Immortal Fighter Continent.
"In the end, it was said that the battle between the two heroes was a draw. Both of them were seriously injured." Old Mr. Li talked eloquently about the battle between Ding Hao and Chu Dongming. He described the cause and effect, the dialogue, the fighting, and the moves very clearly, as if he had been there at that time.
"This time, I heard that all the young talents of the immortal sects and aristocratic families have rushed to the Forest of Illusions. Even Prince Gong and Prince Sword of the Tang Dynasty have gone there. What's going on?" A man sitting at a big table on the first floor of the stands asked loudly.
Hearing this person's question, whether it was on the first or second floor, big or small tables, those who didn't know the situation all pricked up their ears and looked at Mr. Li on the high platform. Even Tang Jin's curiosity was aroused.
Old Mr. Li stood still on the high platform. He stroked his sparse beard and smiled without saying anything.
At this time, a golden object flew out from the stands on the second floor and smashed into the cylinder next to Old Mr. Li. Taking a closer look, it was a gold coin.
The person who threw the gold coin was obviously a rich man. He looked at Old Mr. Li impatiently and asked, "Is it enough? If so, say it quickly. "
"It's enough, it's enough." When Old Mr. Li saw the gold coins flying over, he beamed with joy. He hurriedly thanked the rich kid who threw the gold coins, and then began to explain to everyone unhurriedly, "This time, the elite disciples of all the major sects and forces are rushing to the Demon Clan's Illusory Forest. It is said that someone found an immortal's cave inheritance in the Illusory Forest and obtained the treasure map of the exact location of the cave. This cave will be completely opened on the full moon of August 15th next year. At that time, with the treasure map in hand, you can open the door of the cave. "
An immortal's cave of inheritance was usually left by a rogue cultivator who did not have a disciple at the time of the tribulation. Because they were not sure that they would succeed in passing the tribulation, they would leave behind a cave. Inside it might be their own cultivation method, their own magic treasure, or their life's collection. The Immortal's Cave was usually closed. Only when the Immortal's Cave Treasure Map appeared would the Immortal's Cave be opened after a period of time. After getting the treasure map of the cave, you could follow the route to find the exact location of the cave. When the cave opened, you could use the treasure map to open the door of the cave. After entering, if you could pass the cave's test, then you would get all the inheritance in the cave.
If the treasure map was used to open the outer door of the cave, then before the cave was inherited, the outer door would remain open. Therefore, every time a cave appeared, it would attract countless people, hoping to get the inheritance inside. After all, the cave's test was based on merit. It did not mean that whoever had the treasure map would be chosen.
"Nonsense. How could a storyteller like you know about the appearance of an immortal's cave?" The rich kid on the second floor who paid just now asked in disbelief.
When Old Mr. Li heard the rich kid's doubts, he smiled slightly and did not care. Instead, he explained, "This cave's treasure map was found by a bounty hunter team. Originally, they agreed to keep this secret. When the cave opened, they would go in together. At that time, each of them would rely on their own luck. However, one of the members of the bounty hunter team wanted to take the treasure map for himself, so he secretly harmed his teammates and took the treasure map for himself. Hehe, who would have thought that man proposes but God disposes? I don't know how, but one of the people who were harmed at that time was lucky enough to escape, so this secret was publicized. It has been to the point where almost the whole world knows about it now. "
"Oh, I see."
"Hey, Brother Zhang, why don't we join in the fun?"
"Is this something you and I can join in the fun?"
"Aiya, an immortal's cave …"
"…"
After Old Mr. Li finished his explanation, the people in the teahouse were eighty percent convinced. Everyone began to talk about it, and there were even people who wanted to join in the fun.
"Then why are only some young talents going? Why didn't the various sects and families send their old guys? Could it be that this immortal's cave has some restrictions? " Tang Jin raised his hand and a gold coin flew into the bamboo tube next to Old Mr. Li. Then, he asked his doubts.
When Old Mr. Li saw another gold coin fly into his bamboo tube, his wrinkled face smiled like a chrysanthemum. He cupped his hands respectfully in the direction of Tang Jin and then said, "Young Master, you're smart. It is said that this immortal's cave does have restrictions. Only cultivators below the Foundation Establishment stage can enter. As for whether the major forces have sent their old … ahem, senior, it's not something I can know. "
After hearing this, Tang Jin nodded thoughtfully.
"In my opinion, these young masters must be accompanied by their own masters."
"Nonsense. Which faction would be at ease with their own disciples and go alone? What if something bad happens?"
"Humph, the young geniuses of the major forces must have their own life-saving means. For someone like you, even if you are two or three levels higher than them, you may not be able to defeat them."
"That's true …"
The people in the teahouse hall began to talk noisily again.
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