CHAPTER 963: CHAPTER 954: PEERLESS BEAUTY

"Such arrogance, claiming even the Luoyue Saint Master wouldn’t dare intrude?"

Someone was surprised, recognizing it as the voice of Meng Tianyi, the Ru Yun Pavilion Master.

"It’s rumored she once fought Wangxian Saint Master outside the city, and neither emerged victorious. Meng Tianyi indeed possesses Saint Master level combat capabilities," someone remarked.

"It was presumptuous of me; Meng Pavilion Master, please don’t take offense."

Amidst the chatter, the Luoyue Saint’s gaze flickered with a hint of apprehension.

"This person’s strength is indeed comparable to a Saint Master; could it be that Ru Yun Pavilion truly has ties to the Ancient Heavenly Court?"

Mo Wangchen furrowed his brows. How could he not be surprised that a place of pleasure had such a master overseeing it?

"It’s said that Meng Yurou has been an orphan since childhood, adopted by the current Ru Yun Pavilion Master, hence the surname Meng. However, whether Meng Yurou possesses any cultivation is unknown to all."

"With the Xuanwu Alliance in turmoil, the Ru Yun Pavilion choosing to emerge at this time is likely a bid to join the grand contest of this era. As the Young Pavilion Master, how could Meng Yurou not have cultivation?"

People speculated, growing increasingly curious about the Ru Yun Pavilion.

As time passed, the starry scenery above the Heavenly Vault became more enchanting. The crescent moon, now a full moon, seemed unusual in the early summer.

"Ding..."

No one knew how much time had passed when a melody suddenly emanated from the floating palace in mid-air.

The moment the sound of the zither reached their ears, everyone by the lake instinctively fell silent. They listened intently; the music was celestial, as if only the Nine Heavens could possess it.

Before long, they were entranced by the melody. It seemed to carry a subtle sorrow, enchanting them, and bringing a feeling of tranquility and peace, like glimpsing something profound yet unable to comprehend it fully.

"Heavenly Music!"

"It’s said to be the sacred music of the Ancient Heavenly Court, with only a third of it surviving to this day, incomplete. We never expected to hear the complete Heavenly Music tonight!"

Someone exclaimed, initially finding the melody familiar, only to fully realize it afterward.

"This piece should only exist in heaven; how many times can it be heard on earth?"

"Heavenly Music is indeed mysterious, seemingly enlightening this old man. It is truly the most peerless divine music of all time."

The music had long ended, but people continued to savor it.

"I am Meng Yurou, thank you all for gracing us with your presence tonight..."

A gentle Immortal Sound came from the palace, causing everyone to instinctively feel a chill down their spine.

Gazing towards the source, the palace radiated an impossibly pure light, like a Heavenly Palace, inviolable.

A woman in white floated out, stepping on a seven-colored cloud. In the night, she resembled a Nine Heavens Divine Lady descending to the mortal world.

The woman veiled her face with white silk. Though they could not see her visage clearly, they could feel that beneath the veil, her beauty would be utterly stunning.

"Marvelous! Simply marvelous!"

"This is the Young Pavilion Master of the Ru Yun Pavilion, Meng Yurou!"

"Such allure rivals even the Flame Phoenix Saintess and Tian Xinzhi, who would dare dispute her as the third peerless beauty of the Xuanwu Alliance?"

The crowd’s eyes shone as they gazed at the woman above. Some young geniuses, witnessing Meng Yurou’s grace, couldn’t help but show excitement and admiration on their faces.

"Emerging on seven-colored divine clouds, with an unparalleled countenance, this woman is no ordinary mortal; her cultivation is likely not below that of the Flame Phoenix Saintess!"

Mo Wangchen’s eyes glowed brightly, his spirit vibrant, as he released his perception, sweeping it over Meng Yurou.

In her, Mo Wangchen sensed an aura that was difficult for ordinary people to detect. Moreover, she gave him a feeling of danger, stemming from her strength being far above his own.

"In today’s era, monstrosities contend, the vast Xuanwu Alliance, the prodigies who appear are not the entirety. Among the many forces, there must be many hidden geniuses like Meng Yurou, who, once emerged, will undoubtedly make a name for themselves." Mo Wangchen murmured.

The ancient history of the Daluo Heaven Realm is vast; no one knows how many exist. Ru Yun Pavilion is extremely mysterious, and its rumored connections to the Ancient Heavenly Court don’t seem baseless to Mo Wangchen now.

"The Immortal’s grace is truly dazzling; this night marks the Immortal’s first appearance before the world, and the Heavenly Music enthralled us immensely. May I have the honor of sitting with you tonight?"

Amid the crowd, Luoyue Saint’s eyes sparkled. He had wandered the mortal world for years and never encountered a woman as breathtaking as Meng Yurou, leaving him excited.

"The Immortal’s beauty, extraordinary, unparalleled across time. I am Leng Ming, son of the current Family Head of the Leng family of Ancient Martial, also wishing to spend this night with the Immortal, enjoying the world’s beauty." Following the Luoyue Saint, a talent from the Ancient Martial family also stepped forward.

Clearly, he didn’t want to fall behind Mu Xi. To spend the night with such a peerless beauty would be the fortune of a lifetime.

"I am the Senior Disciple of the Bright Peak lineage of the Sun and Moon Divine Palace..."

Many talents from great forces stepped forward, vying for the opportunity as if fearing they might miss something.

Many sighed, aware that compared to these individuals, their status and power were far inferior, and stepping forward would only lead to humiliation.

Seeing such a scene, Mo Wangchen couldn’t help but shake his head and smile wryly. A single woman could make these so-called geniuses lose their rationality; if other prodigies in the Xuanwu Alliance were like this, the alliance would find it difficult to progress.

"Thank you all for your presence; however, tonight, I can only accompany one person. Moreover, if we have a pleasant conversation, I am willing to offer a fragment of the Holy Emperor Divine Scripture, inherited from Ancient Times."

The talents jostled, but faced with this scene, Meng Yurou remained unperturbed, smiling faintly.

"What?!"

"A fragment of the Holy Emperor Divine Scripture from Ancient Times?"

Hearing Meng Yurou’s words, everyone was astonished, drawing a sharp breath.

The Holy Emperor Divine Scripture is the highest cultivation technique in the world. Even a fragment is invaluable, priceless beyond measure.

"There’s a fragment of the Holy Emperor Divine Scripture inherited from Ancient Times. Could the Ru Yun Pavilion indeed be connected to the Ancient Heavenly Court?" Some present considered this possibility, shaken internally.

"Though Meng Tianyi, the current Pavilion Master of Ru Yun Pavilion, has Saint Master level strength, she is the sole pillar of the entire pavilion. Now Meng Yurou has emerged, offering the Holy Emperor Divine Scripture to someone. It turns out tonight is Ru Yun Pavilion’s ’choosing of a husband,’ intending to ally with a force in the Xuanwu Alliance and truly enter this grand worldly struggle."

Compared to the young talents present, the older generation of powerhouses remained composed, their gaze sharp and focused.

If Ru Yun Pavilion truly intended to ’choose a husband,’ every force in the Xuanwu Alliance would likely compete fiercely for such an alliance.

Not just because of the Holy Emperor Divine Scripture, but more because of the unknown connections between Ru Yun Pavilion and the Ancient Heavenly Court.

PS: First update!

I mentioned the day before yesterday that Taibai had to go out, so updates have been sparse these days. I’m still in Guangzhou, but I’ll be back tomorrow, and then resume five updates.