Chapter 5936 Prince Chunyang
Long Chen hastily asked a nearby guard what was going on.
The guard replied, “Oh, this is because of the Zither Sect’s disciples. They will occasionally tour through the world. When they pass through Orchid Mound City, they will pay their respects to the Divine Sovereign and perform their Music Dao in the Divine Sovereign Plaza. Countless people gather every time it happens. With the Heavenly Daos shifting and the world’s spiritual qi reviving, countless young cultivators are hungry for a breakthrough. The arrival of the Zither Sect has drawn them like moths to flame. They hope to use the Music Dao to elevate their mental realms. Little brother, this is a rare chance for people like you.”
Although this guard was also a Heaven Saint, he was already past his prime. His golden years had come and gone, and he had no hope of advancing further.
Knowing that this era no longer belonged to him, he could only sigh wistfully.
Long Chen thanked the guard but frowned. Aside from Liao Yuhuang, he didn’t have a good impression of the Zither Sect. After all, he had killed their heavenly genius, Qin Keqing. While she had brought it on herself, she was still one of the Zither Sect’s heavenly geniuses. The Zither Sect probably wouldn’t just move on from her death.
Long Chen shook his head. He didn’t want to get involved and had more important things to do.
“Mister Long Chen, is that you?”
A melodic voice, like a zither’s chord, called out behind him. Long Chen turned in surprise and saw several women in yellow dresses emerging from the transportation formation. One of them was the beautiful and graceful Liao Yuhuang.
She had now reached the peak of the Heaven Saint realm, and it felt as though the very music of the Grand Dao swirled around her. She seemed less like a cultivator and more like a celestial fairy descending into the mortal world. Her mere presence drew countless stunned gazes. It was hard to believe that such a flawless woman existed.
Liao Yuhuang had spotted a familiar figure just as she stepped out of the teleportation formation, and Long Chen’s name had escaped her lips before she even realized it. To her delight, it truly was him.
Left with no other choice, Long Chen greeted, “Fairy Yuhuang, it’s been a while. You’re as stunning as ever, but it seems your understanding of the Music Dao has deepened considerably”
Liao Yuhuang smiled, slightly flustered. “To be praised by Dean Long Chen—I’m flattered.”
The two of them were old acquaintances, so there was no need for formalities. Avoiding the crowd, they moved to a quieter area, where Liao Yuhuang briefly introduced the sisters accompanying her.
She explained that she had come after receiving word that the famous Prince Chunyang of the Zither Sect would be expounding on the Dao here in Orchid Mound City.
Prince Chunyang was a peerless genius from the primal chaos era, not only unmatched in musical talent but also in combat power. He had created the Pentatonic Devil Slaughter Song, a composition that had buried countless devils. Over the years, generations of Zither Sect disciples had studied his creation, finding it increasingly profound the deeper they trained in it. He was revered by many.
Now, with the revival of the world’s spiritual qi, Prince Chunyang had emerged from his ancient seal and returned to the world.
Despite originating from the Zither Sect as well, Prince Chunyang possessed transcendental status. Even a top-tier genius like Liao Yuhuang wasn’t qualified to meet him casually. So when she heard he would speak on the Dao in the Orchid Mound City, she immediately dropped everything to come.
She was originally just roaming the world to polish her inner heart and soul to a flawless level before her Human Emperor advancement when she received word.
“Long Chen, have you also come here to hear Prince Chunyang expound on the Dao?” asked Liao Yuhuang excitedly.
“Ah, that? I’m just passing by,” Long Chen answered, scratching his cheek awkwardly.
Just from Liao Yuhuang’s expressions and tone, Long Chen could tell that she idolized Prince Chunyang. But Long Chen had no idea what was so great about him.
Liao Yuhuang’s expression faltered briefly, then lit up again with a smile.
“Well, if it’s a coincidence, then it’s destiny! A grandmaster of music like you will surely gain great insights from Prince Chunyang’s words. Why don’t we go together tomorrow?”
All the ladies around Liao Yuhuang were startled. She was one of the Zither Sect’s most outstanding heavenly geniuses. Why was she acting giddy over a man none of them recognized, and she even wanted to bring him along?
Long Chen was about to refuse, but seeing the excitement in her eyes, he could only sigh inwardly and nod.
“I’ll be leaving Orchid Mound City the day after tomorrow,” Long Chen added, subtly reminding her that his time was limited. “So I’ll thicken my face and borrow Fairy Yuhuan’s light to listen to his Grand Dao music...”
Long Chen couldn’t care less about some Prince Chunyang. He simply wanted to reunite with the Dragonblood Legion and do something big.
However, Liao Yuhuang’s words had piqued his interest. He wanted to see just what kind of existence this music prodigy of the primal chaos era was.
Liao Yuhuang was elated by his agreement. She quickly arranged a time and place to meet the next day and departed with her companions.
Her visible affection for Long Chen sparked waves of envy from the surrounding crowd. Though they didn’t recognize who she was, the special air around her told them she was no ordinary person. Meanwhile, Long Chen appeared to be just another average Heaven Saint. What right did he have to receive such favor from a celestial beauty?
With those hostile gazes falling upon him, Long Chen was speechless. He didn’t bother explaining anything and returned straight to the Huayun Trading Company.
Within a private room, Lu Zhongshi smiled at him.
He asked, “How are your profits?”
Long Chen grinned. “Very good.”
He casually tossed out all the spoils from his most recent plunder—at least, those that could see the light of day. Despite being mentally prepared, Lu Zhongshi was still stunned by the treasures. They were worth far more than the two Sovereign Lord corpses Long Chen had taken.
However, these things were of no use to Long Chen, so he handed them all over to Lu Zhongshi.
Lu Zhongshi quickly compiled a list of the items and their approximate value. In the future, Long Chen could retrieve them at any time or exchange them for something else.
As for the demon blood, ores, immortal metals, divine materials, and other such treasures, Long Chen kept them all. Those things were what Xia Chen and Guo Ran needed, so they couldn’t be sold.
After concluding his business, Long Chen rested for the night. The following morning, he arrived at the agreed meeting spot.
Liao Yuhuang was already there, dressed simply in an azure robe. Her hair fell naturally with only a few simple ornaments on. Despite how simple her adornments were, she still appeared transcendent.
Her eyes lit up the moment she saw Long Chen, and she smiled brightly. At that moment, she seemed less like a revered cultivator and more like a joyful young woman.
“Fairy Yuhuang, you...?” Long Chen asked, surprised by her simple attire.
Considering she was about to meet her idol, he’d expected something more formal.
In response, Liao Yuhuang’s eyes curved into a smile.
She replied, “Today, I’m just an ordinary spectator. I want to immerse myself in the music and learn. This opportunity is too rare—I can’t afford to waste a single moment on superficial things.”
“Alright, let’s go then.”
They set off together, walking side by side toward Divine Sovereign Plaza, which was already packed with people.
At the plaza’s center stood an enormous statue of a refined scholar with a sword at his waist. Long Chen’s heart trembled the moment he saw it. This statue gave him the same feeling he’d once experienced when looking upon the five Sovereigns of the Martial Heaven Continent. From this statue, he felt the same kind of grandness, the desire to save the entire world from suffering.
At that moment, a group of people in front of the statue was performing a ceremony. A number of young men and women in ceremonial robes were chanting solemnly.
Leading them was a strikingly handsome man—tall and elegant, with features like carved jade. His eyes were deep, like stars in the night sky.
Every one of his movements stirred the Heavenly Daos. It was as if the runes of heaven and earth flowed with him, as though even the world’s power followed his will.
Long Chen’s expression shifted slightly.
“This person... is strong,” Long Chen muttered.