Su Yin was frustrated.
Initially, he wanted to stop after the seventh square, but he didn't expect that the many Phoenix Flowers would push him forward continuously. He couldn't even stop.
Needless to say, it was all Xiao Wu's doing … If not for his blood, how could such a situation occur?
He knew they were unreliable, but he did not expect them to still be so unreliable in the Celestial World …
Unlike him, Fairy Jiuqu almost fainted on the spot when she saw the two of them. She hurried over and bowed deeply. "Greetings, Phoenix Thearch and Phoenix Empress …"
She had thought that it would be good enough if this young man could surpass her. She did not expect him to reach the tenth level. Not only did all the phoenixes come to congratulate him, but the Phoenix Emperor and Phoenix Queen also came to welcome him …
Could he be any more arrogant?
"It's you!" The Phoenix Emperor frowned when he saw the girl. "Is this your friend?"
"Yes!" Fairy Jiuqu nodded quickly, not daring to hide anything. "She wants to meet Princess Feng Qiqiu, so I brought her here …"
"Meet Qiu 'er?"
The Phoenix Emperor and Phoenix Queen looked at each other again, frowning.
"She smells like that scumbag …" The Phoenix Queen whispered.
At their level of cultivation, they could tell what kind of Great Dao rules were used.
The Phoenix Emperor did not answer. He nodded and looked at Su Yin with a smile. "You've reached the tenth grid, so you're the most important guest of the Phoenix Tribe. Please come to the Phoenix Perch Hall!"
After that, he and the Phoenix Queen stepped onto the stairs made of phoenixes and flowers and walked into the air.
Su Yin followed closely. After a moment of hesitation, Fairy Jiuqu gritted her teeth and followed.
Su Yin walked forward slowly. He did not need an introduction to know who the two of them were.
They did not have the aura of a Saint, but the power they radiated was even more terrifying than Dao Lord Wuwei's.
They were the two most powerful members of the Phoenix Tribe. Even among the four ancient beasts, they were the Phoenix Emperor and the Phoenix Queen!
The two of them came to welcome him personally. Even though Su Yin was calm, he could not believe it.
"What's going on? Isn't Xiao Wu a parrot? How can he have the bloodline of the Phoenix Clan? "
Su Yin knew that there must be something wrong with Xiao Wu's bloodline. He couldn't help but ask in his mind.
"I'll tell you about Xiao Wu in detail later. It's not convenient for us to talk about it now. Otherwise, it'll be easy for the other two to notice …"
Song Yu's voice sounded.
Su Yin nodded and asked no more.
The bridge beneath his feet was made up of phoenix feathers, birds, phoenixes, and fresh flowers. It was extremely stable. Walking on it, the fragrance of the flowers accompanied by the immortal energy made one feel refreshed.
As these auras fused with his body, his physical body and soul began to transform imperceptibly, seemingly becoming stronger.
This was especially true for the two powerhouses of the Phoenix Clan. The power that flowed out of their every move drilled into their meridians, making their meridians even sturdier.
If his physical body was only at the Dao Integration Stage in the past, it was definitely at the Half-Saint level now!
"The Ancient Beast Tribe specializes in cultivating their physical body. This should be a reward for our esteemed guests …" Su Yin came to a realization.
It was no wonder that everyone wanted to go as far as possible. After all this fuss, walking on the bridge was already a reward.
He turned to look at Fairy Jiuqu and saw that there was no change in her at all.
It seemed like the challenge had nothing to do with her, so naturally, she didn't get a share of the benefits.
He continued to absorb the energy that flowed into his body. After walking for some time, he felt that his physical strength had improved tremendously. Just then, a voice sounded in his mind. "Little Su Yin, I've found my sacred remains!"
Zither Saint Li Wannian!
After recovering from his cultivation, Su Yin frowned. "Your sacred remains are in the Phoenix Clan?"
"No, it should be in the hands of the elder in front. Furthermore, a part of it has been refined …" Li Wannian said.
Following his words, Su Yin looked ahead and saw an elder in a long robe. It was Yu Zhangqiong, who had come to ask for the Phoenix Perch Wood.
Not only did this elder cultivate the complete zither path, but he also had the sacred remains of Zither Saint Li Wannian.
After pondering for a moment, Su Yin said, "Let's go and take a look!"
This involved the lives of the 36 Saints and himself. Since he had encountered it, he naturally wouldn't let it go. Of course, he also had to look at the opportunity. If the opportunity wasn't right, he couldn't put himself in danger.
Li Wannian closed his eyes and said no more.
Soon, they arrived at the Phoenix Perch Hall.
At this moment, Feng Qiuqu and the many elders had returned to their respective positions. They looked at the young man in unison with curiosity.
"Young friend, may I know your name and where you're from?"
Sitting in the main seat, the Phoenix Emperor smiled slightly.
Su Yin cupped his fists. "I'm Su Yin, Fairy Jiuqu's friend. I've come here to pay a visit to Princess Feng Qiuqu. I didn't expect to cause such a big commotion …"
"You're looking for me?" Feng Qiuqu looked over and then at Fairy Jiuqu. Seeing her good friend nod, she felt even more puzzled.
She was sure that she had never known this person before, nor had she heard him mention her before.
After pondering for a moment, the Phoenix Emperor said, "Since you're here for Qiu 'er, Qiu' er, take this young friend Su Yin to the Parasol Palace to rest. The rest of you may leave!"
No matter why this person had come, reaching the tenth square meant that he was hiding a huge secret. This secret couldn't be known by more people.
"Phoenix Emperor, please reconsider. I …" Seeing that the other party was about to end the meeting, Yu Zhangqiong was anxious.
"You've seen it with your own eyes. Someone can break through the third square and even go further. It's not that we want to treat you as a distinguished guest, but that you're indeed not qualified!" the Phoenix Emperor said.
Yu Zhangqiong's face flushed red. She gritted her teeth. "Your Majesty, I really need the Phoenix Perch Wood. I hope you can give me some convenience …"
He had the sacred remains of the Zither Saint and had cultivated the Zither Dao to a certain level. As long as he had a zither made of Phoenix Perch Wood, he could definitely break through to the Saint Realm!
Therefore, no matter how embarrassing it was today, no matter how thick-skinned he was, he had to get this thing.
However, he could still say that the rules were unfair and that no one could do it … Now, the person before him was obviously an ordinary person who had reached the tenth square … He couldn't find any more excuses.
The Phoenix Emperor harrumphed. "Just because you need it doesn't mean that we have to exchange it with you …"
Yu Zhangqiong was helpless. Suddenly, an idea popped up in her mind. "Your Majesty, you said that as a distinguished guest, I have the right to exchange for the Phoenix Perch Wood, right?"
The Phoenix Emperor nodded. "That's right!"
"Alright then!" Taking a deep breath, Yu Zhangqiong walked up to Su Yin and bowed deeply. "Young friend, can I ask you for a favor?"
Just as he was thinking of an excuse to communicate with this person, the other party came to him first. Su Yin was stunned.
"I'm Yu Zhangqiong, one of the most famous musicians in the continent!"
Taking a deep breath, Yu Zhangqiong's eyes shone with anticipation. "As a distinguished guest, you have the right to exchange items with the Phoenixes. As long as you can exchange for a Phoenix Perch Wood for me, I'm willing to play a zither for you!"
“？？？”
Su Yin was speechless.
She must be crazy!
This was like saying, "Help me buy a Ferrari, and I'll sing a song for you … What a big deal!"
However, even if the other party didn't come to him, he would still go to her. He smiled and said, "It's not that I can't help you exchange for a Phoenix Perch Wood, but … I want to make a bet with you. Do you dare?"
"A bet?" Yu Zhangqiong frowned.
Su Yin smiled and said, "That's right. I know a little about the zither and would like to compete with you. Do you dare to accept?"
Yu Zhangqiong was stunned for a moment. Then, she sneered. "Compete with me? Are you sure you're not wrong? "
Su Yin nodded. "Of course!"
Yu Zhangqiong looked around and said proudly, "As far as I know, there are less than five musicians in the world who are good at the zither. Abbess Yu Qing of Jing Yuan Nunnery is one, Taoist Master Beimang Hai Jinghong is another, Sword Immortal Roaming Dragon of Tianyi Pavilion is another, and I'm another … Su Yin, Su Yin. Haha, it's not that I'm rude, but I don't think I've heard of your name before. Do you really want to compete with me, or do you want to use my name to make a name for yourself?"
Many cultivators would risk their lives to challenge famous people in order to become famous. This was the so-called "Become famous by scolding Guo Degang". Whether they succeeded or not, at least people would pay attention to them.
In his opinion, the young man in front of him had the same idea.
They looked at each other, and the Phoenix Emperor and Phoenix Empress also looked over curiously.
Fairy Jiuqu's limpid eyes were also puzzled.
'Isn't this guy an alchemist?
When did he learn how to play the zither? '
"Make a name for yourself?" Su Yin shook his head. "You're thinking too much …"
With his hands behind his back, Yu Zhangqiong said, "Haha, you don't have to deny it. Let me finish. If we're really competing, I'll give it my all and not hold back. If you just want to make a name for yourself, you don't have to go through so much trouble. I can take you as my disciple and make you famous overnight. The quota for my disciple is very precious. Countless people have wanted to join us but were rejected. It's your fortune to be able to join us … "
"…"
Seeing how serious he was, Su Yin was a little speechless. He said, "It's just a competition. You'd better give it your all and not hold back! Besides, since it's a competition, there must be a wager. If you win, I can buy the Phoenix Perch Wood for you. I can even buy it for you. If you lose, I want something in your storage ring. "
"Lose?"
Yu Zhangqiong looked confident. "That's impossible!"
"Nothing is impossible. I'll say it in advance so that you won't deny it."
Su Yin's eyes flashed. "If I win, I want the skeleton in your storage ring!"
"You …"
The smile on Yu Zhangqiong's face froze. His eyes narrowed, revealing a trace of killing intent. "So you came prepared. If that's the case, I accept this wager! However, I'll increase the wager. If you lose, not only do I want the Phoenix Perch Wood, but I also want your life. "
There were very few people in the Celestial World who knew about the Zither Saint's corpse. The number of people who knew about it could be counted on two hands. Even the Phoenix Emperor did not know about it. However, this person had mentioned it and even used it as a wager.
Under such circumstances, he still dared to make a wager. He was not easy to deal with.
Of course … he did not care.
When it came to the art of the zither, he believed that he was unparalleled. If the Zither Saint did not appear, no one could compete with him!
"Alright!" Su Yin nodded.
"This … Su Yin, what are you doing?!" Fairy Jiuqu could not help but interrupt.
She had heard of this Yu Zhangqiong before. He was a true grandmaster of the zither and was very famous in the Celestial World. Many sacred grounds would invite him to help out when they held large-scale events. Therefore, although he was only a peak Quasi-Saint, he was the guest of honor of countless Saints.
It was also because of this that he dared to negotiate with the Phoenix Emperor and Phoenix Empress without any fear.
Competing in zither skills with such a person, and a wager of life and death …
There must be something wrong with his brain!
"It's just a wager. It's fine!" Su Yin waved his hand.
Princess Feng Qiqiu looked over curiously and chuckled. "Jiuqu, you seem to be very concerned about him?"
Her good friend had always ignored the outside world and did not care about anything. Why did she take the initiative to bring a young man today and show so much concern?
Fairy Jiuqu denied. "I brought him here. I just don't want to see him lose his life because of this!"
"Hehe!" Princess Feng Qiqiu did not comment. Her bright eyes looked at the young man again, as if she wanted to see something from his face. However, he did not seem to care about Fairy Jiuqu's warning. Instead, he turned to his parents and bowed with cupped fists.
"Since we've made a wager, we naturally need witnesses to prevent the loser from reneging. Since we're in the Phoenix Domain, there's no need to trouble others. Phoenix Emperor and Phoenix Empress, please be our witnesses! "
"Yu Zhangqiong's zither skills are unparalleled in the world. He once played 'Heavenly Melody of Clouds' and caused 108 cranes to linger for three days … Are you sure you want to compete with him in zither skills and even use your life as the wager?"
The Phoenix Emperor asked with a frown.
He purposely introduced the other party because he did not want this distinguished guest who had reached the tenth square to lose.
"I hope the Phoenix Emperor can agree!" Su Yin said.
"This …" The Phoenix Emperor and Phoenix Empress looked at each other again, frowning. They did not know what to say. After a while, they could only nod. "Fine. The Phoenix Empress and I can be your witnesses. Since it's a competition, I hope it'll be fair."
"Of course."
Yu Zhangqiong replied.
The Phoenix Emperor said, "Even though I don't know much about the zither, I do know a little about the rules of the competition. How about this? The two of you will play the zither on the stone platform in front of the hall, and the one who can cause the most cranes to linger in the sky will be the victor!"
Cranes were a type of immortal beast, and they possessed high intelligence. The fact that they could linger in the sky meant that the zither's melody was extremely powerful. This was also the most direct and easiest way to determine the winner in a zither competition.
"This isn't fair!"
Yu Zhangqiong shook her head. "The fact that the young man before was able to reach the tenth square in the sea of Phoenix Flowers means that he has a special affinity with plants and animals. Furthermore, the cranes are helping him to bridge the gap between him and the Phoenix Flowers … There's already a sense of intimacy between them.
"What do you want?" the Phoenix Emperor asked with a frown.
"Simple!"
A glint flashed across Yu Zhangqiong's eyes as she said, "Gather a thousand phoenixes and have them cover their eyes and shut off their Spiritual Perception and other senses, leaving only their hearing. Not only so, they have to use a seal to isolate their senses. I'll play the zither with him at the same time. As long as we don't interfere, we'll let them make their own choice. If more of them come to my side, I'll win. If more of them come to his side, he'll win! How about it? Do you dare to accept this challenge? "
"That's fair!"
Su Yin nodded with a smile. "I agree!"
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