Chapter 403 A Thrilling Exchange
Chapter 403 A Thrilling Exchange
As the sound of horses' hooves thundered through the sky, a massive army swept in.
The earth trembled under the iron hooves, and a strong killing intent filled the air.
Amidst the chaos and clamor, a clear and melodious melody suddenly pierced the sky.
It was like a sharp blade tearing through the thick, dark clouds.
Qiu Ziyue sat gracefully in the courtyard, her slender hands gently plucking the strings of her zither, and a piece called "Ambush from Ten Sides" flowed out.
The vibration of each string seemed to carry the power of heaven and earth, enveloping the battlefield in an invisible ripple.
Her finger movements were as smooth as flowing water, yet they concealed the power of thunder.
As the music gradually reached its climax, Qiu Ziyue's inner strength was fully unleashed.
The originally gentle piano music suddenly became extremely sharp, transforming into powerful sound waves that swept across the entire venue.
These sound waves are not just ordinary noises, but deadly weapons enhanced by Qiu Ziyue's profound skills.
Like countless invisible swords, they darted and danced across the battlefield, precisely attacking the vital points of those with lower martial arts skills.
People affected by this sound wave first felt a tingling sensation on their scalp.
Then he had a splitting headache, and finally lost all the strength to even grip a sword.
They threw down their weapons, clutched their heads, curled up on the ground, and groaned in pain.
Some even fainted and collapsed in pools of blood. The entire army was instantly thrown into chaos, and morale plummeted.
"Oh no! Everyone be careful, this is the Tao family's mystical secret technique!"
Tao Akun suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
As soon as he finished speaking, Tao Akun quickly sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes and concentrated, and began to use his profound internal energy to resist the attack of the sound waves.
"Xiao Shanzi, quickly unleash your power and break this immediately, and I will reward you handsomely."
Upon seeing this, Zhu Wen immediately ordered Xiao Shanzi to speak.
"Your Majesty, the Tao family's mystical arts are only passed down to the Tao bloodline; I cannot decipher them!"
Xiao Shanzi said with a mournful face.
"Useless trash"
Zhu Wen roared angrily and quickly covered his ears to avoid the powerful internal force.
Tao Akun's face gradually turned pale, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
But he persevered, trying to calm his troubled mind with methods of tranquility and composure.
The Khitan princesses and princes also held their breath and restrained themselves.
However, Qiu Ziyue's offensive did not stop there.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, and her fingertips moved with increasing speed, striking directly at the enemy's weaknesses.
A silver bottle suddenly shatters, water gushing forth; iron cavalry charges forth, swords and spears clashing.
The entire audience erupted in cheers and excitement; it was the perfect moment to test whose skills were truly superior.
Qi Yuxuan, Li Cunxu, Qiu Langyu, Zhao Wanqing, Leng Feng, and the expert travelers sat with their eyes closed.
Enduring the immense impact of the sound waves.
The surrounding air seemed to be compressed into a tangible form, and each vibration of the strings brought a violent shock.
This caused more soldiers to succumb to the strain and fall one after another.
At that moment, Tao Akun finally reacted.
He suddenly opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of stale air, then formed a hand seal, and his internal energy circulated like a wheel.
An invisible barrier was formed, temporarily isolating Qiu Ziyue's sound waves.
At the same time, he shouted:
"Everyone, hold your breath and concentrate your minds to resist this technique! Do not panic!"
Upon hearing the order, some of the more determined soldiers managed to stand firm and, despite their headaches, continued forward.
However, most people still find it difficult to escape the effects of sound waves and can only struggle helplessly in place.
Qiu Ziyue clearly wouldn't let this opportunity slip by easily.
A cold smile crept across her lips as she increased the speed of her playing, making the notes even sharper and more piercing.
This time, she was no longer satisfied with simply disrupting the enemy's mind; instead, she turned her attention to the enemy's formation.
Using the power of sound waves, she skillfully guided the wind direction and airflow on the battlefield.
They created small vortexes, tearing the enemy ranks to pieces.
Seeing that the situation on his side was becoming increasingly critical, Tao Akun had no choice but to take more radical measures.
He took out an ancient jade pendant from his pocket, placed it on his palm, and silently recited a spell.
A moment later, the jade pendant emitted a dazzling golden light, and a brilliant beam of light shot into the sky.
They actually withstood Qiu Ziyue's sonic attack.
The two forces collided violently in mid-air, creating ripples that caused everything around them to tremble.
Yelü Zhigu, Shulü Mingyao, and Shulü Minglie saw that this attack was even more fierce than the one they had seen at the Cui Ci Mountain Cave.
He hurriedly ordered the Khitan soldiers to retreat.
Yelü Bei did not want to retreat; he wanted to see this rare and thrilling battle.
It was truly astonishing to see a peerless master who used sound waves as a weapon for the first time.
Seeing that her brother insisted on staying to watch the battle, Yelü Zhigu also stayed.
Shulu Mingyao and Shulu Minglie led a group of soldiers to retreat.
Seeing that Qiu Ziyue's pottery family's mystical arts were truly formidable, Zhu Wen shouted to his soldiers:
"Evacuate quickly, evacuate quickly."
In just half an incense stick's time, outside the inn, only a hundred or so people remained of the original ten thousand troops.
The rest are either masters of the duel or spectators whose boldness and curiosity led to their downfall.
As night deepened, the moonlight shone like water on the courtyard of the inn.
Qiu Ziyue, dressed in a light purple dress, remained seated on an antique wooden chair in the center of the courtyard.
She raised her hand and continued to pluck the strings, and "Ambush from Ten Sides" poured out like flowing water, even more fiercely than before.
As the music began, the surrounding air seemed to be infected as well, becoming more and more vibrant.
A strong wind swept through the treetops, and petals danced in the breeze.
However, Tao Akun was not distracted by this.
He stared intently at Qiu Ziyue, slowly closed his eyes, and focused all his attention on the jade pendant in his hand.
The jade pendant's light grew even stronger, and it began to resonate with the music of the pipa.
An invisible pressure emanated from the jade pendant, attempting to suppress Qiu Ziyue's performance.
Qiu Ziyue felt the impact of this power, but she still maintained a calm smile on her face.
She quickened her playing, her fingering became more complex and varied, and the melody gradually turned passionate and fervent.
The music swept in like a storm, breaking through the oppressive feeling brought by the jade pendant.
At the same time, her voice was as cold as frost:
"Tao Akun, your jade pendant may be powerful, but you have imbued it with evil power. How can it possibly prevail over justice?"
Tao Akun frowned slightly, clearly surprised by Qiu Ziyue's counterattack.
He reopened his eyes, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"Qiu Ziyue, don't think you can win this contest just by relying on skills."
My jade pendant can not only control the external world, but also strike directly into the depths of a person's soul.
Having said that, he once again activated the power within the jade pendant.
A dazzling white light suddenly burst forth, directly striking towards Qiu Ziyue's direction.
In an instant, the flowers and plants in the courtyard withered, and tiny cracks appeared in the ground.
Even the clouds in the sky were driven away without a trace.
Faced with such a powerful offensive, Qiu Ziyue did not back down in the slightest.
She took a deep breath, her fingers flying across the pipa strings, playing a melody she had never played before.
This melody is full of power and hope, like the dawn in the darkness, gradually dispelling the gloom brought by the jade pendant.
The two forces collided in mid-air, but the force was more ferocious than that of swords, spears, and halberds.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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