Starting with the divine power of the Great Vajra, he traversed the heavens.

Chapter 258 Sound can kill, and it can save.
On the boat that had traveled a thousand miles, everyone found a place to sit cross-legged.

It's like children sitting in a row eating fruit, waiting for the white-robed figure standing at the bow of the boat to play music.

Inside the cabin, Shang Liang and the members of the Evil Sect were also excited, craning their necks to get a good look at what was happening.

Today, everyone knows that Ren Jianshen has "three treasures".

The Divine Sword Captures the Dragon, the Three Elements Divine Sword, and the Celestial Echoes.

The Divine Sword Dragon Capture needs no introduction; a sword that can extend for over ten zhang (approximately 33 meters), it's no exaggeration to call it the most wondrous weapon of all time. If it weren't in Ren Shaoyang's hands, it would likely have long been seized by the eager martial arts world.

The Three Elements Divine Sword is his famous sword technique, "Kunlun Three Elements Sword," especially his unique "Sword Aura" skill, which earned him the reputation of "Sword God" and made him famous throughout the world.

But the most magical thing is this celestial sound.

Everyone says that this ultimate skill was comprehended by the Sword God when he reached the "Ultimate Realm of Heaven and Man," and that with a single sword strike, heavenly music arises. All things resonate within the sword light, killing without a trace while simultaneously producing the most natural and melodious sounds.

Hearing of such "divine skills" is truly a great fortune for the members of the Evil Sect. It will be their greatest topic of conversation when they are old and enjoying their grandchildren!

Ren Shaoyang looked at the undulating forests in front of the mountains in the distance, bathed in the summer sunlight, like a brilliant radiance connecting the surging river and the sky above and below.

Ren Shaoyang felt a sense of relief, casting aside his distracting thoughts and rousing his spirits. He then initiated a "heart-sacrificing" technique, drawing everyone into a state of quietude.

I felt surrounded by water plants, and a river breeze swept through the reeds, its sound sometimes loud, sometimes soft, sometimes like a tiger's roar, sometimes like a murmur.

In an instant, all sorts of loud and soft sounds from heaven and earth entered my ears.

The sounds of the wind, the waves, the rustling of leaves, and the leaping of fish and dragons all blended together into a rustling sound, which poured into everyone's ears without missing a single detail.

A strange light flashed in Ren Shaoyang's eyes, his ears trembled slightly, his heart pounded, and the three extraordinary skills were activated naturally.

Unconsciously, his thoughts began to drift, traversing the entire Poyang Lake, and a surge of wonderful ideas emerged, piecing together and merging into a unique whole.

Ren Shaoyang brought the willow leaf close to his mouth and blew it softly twice as the wind blew. Then, a soaring sound, like a white crane soaring into the sky, rose up leisurely.

Everyone's spirits lifted instantly!
The sounds of wind, waves, and rustling leaves, which seemed to be scattered like a cloak, were all combined into a series of sounds like a string of broken pearls and shattered jade.

The originally somewhat thin and delicate sound of willow leaves, accompanied by these sounds of nature, becomes harmonious and naturally interesting, like birds chasing each other and fish playing.

Lie Zhenbei, Feng Xinglie, Gu Qianlian, and the members of the Evil Sect had never seen such a divine skill before. They were all horrified by what they saw and heard.

Only Li Ruohai had fought Ren Shaoyang and witnessed his prowess in using his sword to create sound. It was clear that when Ren Shaoyang played, his inner strength emanated from his fingers, sometimes gathering and sometimes dispersing, pressing the holes in mid-air, creating exquisite harmonies that controlled all things in nature.

Only through such free will and spontaneous change, using exquisite talent as a furnace, can the sounds of willow leaves and all things, two sounds of different textures, be integrated into one.

Lie Zhenbei was clearly a person of exceptional talent, and his gaze toward Ren Shaoyang was naturally filled with admiration.

At this moment, the sound became even more extraordinary, with countless complex and varied sounds emerging one after another, flowing like clouds and water, infinitely changing, so dense that not even a needle could be inserted, and so expansive that heaven and earth could encompass it.

Everyone felt their ears were cleansed, and the beauty was indescribable. No music, whether ancient or modern, could compare to the beauty of today.

Lie Zhenbei's body trembled again, as if he were soaking in a hot bath, feeling warm and cozy. It was as if the energy of heaven and earth was flowing into his pores, and every hair on his body stood up.

He felt his true energy was extremely vibrant, like a small snake, flowing into the "Yangwei Meridian." As the true energy reached this point, his whole body went from feeling warm to getting hotter and hotter, with heat emanating from his body.

Lie Zhenbei was sweating profusely.

Just then, the melody suddenly blew like the wind through the grass, producing a series of clear and melodious sounds, and then gradually became melodious and free, as if water was flowing and clouds were flying.

This series of altered sounds, though seemingly complex, was actually incredibly fast. Lie Zhenbei's blood and qi gradually calmed down, and he felt the rhythm was unrestrained, entering a state of complete absorption.

Suddenly, the world fell silent.

The music lingered, the setting sun gradually disappeared, and the lingering sound seemed to still echo.

A cool breeze blew by, the reeds swayed, and it was early dusk, before the mist rose. The bright sunset reflected on the lake, making it look like thousands of golden scales, as if a radiant light was shining on the world.

At this moment, a misty valley appeared ahead, the most famous Misty Valley. Before long, the large ship stopped at the port.

Logically, everyone should have disembarked by now.

However, from Li Ruohai and Lie Zhenbei down to the disciples of the Evil Sect, not a single person dared to interrupt.

Ren Shaoyang stood upright, holding a willow leaf, his smile unwavering, the setting sun casting a bright glow behind him.

Strangely enough, as the music faded, the wind gradually subsided, as if the heavens had simply taken a liking to it and casually provided accompaniment.

Plop!
A row of seagulls had landed on the boat sometime earlier, and with no music to listen to, they all took flight.

The fish in the lake scattered like petals opening, rustling the reeds and water plants.

Everything is intertwined in the lingering aftertaste, creating an indescribable harmony and comfort.

Only then did everyone feel that Ren Shaoyang's performance had finally come to an end.

"it is good!"

Lie Zhenbei clapped his hands and laughed first, his eyes full of surprise as he looked at Ren Shaoyang: "After hearing Brother Ren's song, Zhenbei feels much better. Maybe I can get through this year's hurdle!"

Li Ruohai also sighed, "This music is only found in heaven; how often can it be heard on earth?"

Lie Zhenbei sighed softly, stretched, and felt his body go limp, as if he were soaking in warm water. He was so lazy that he couldn't muster any strength and couldn't help but laugh, "Pretty face, I've never felt so comfortable in my entire life." Little Beggar and the others also stretched, all with expressions of enjoyment, feeling extremely comfortable and relaxed.

At this moment, Lie Zhenbei saw that they had arrived at the dock and said with a smile, "Everyone, let's disembark."

"Ah! I'm home!"

Gu Qianlian suddenly woke up, and upon seeing the familiar scene, she cheered and leaped off the boat, calling out to everyone on board, "Welcome to the Dual Cultivation Abode, everyone!"

Everyone was amused by her charming naiveté and disembarked from the boat.

Gu Qianlian held Feng Xinglie's hand, and the two laughed and joked.

Lie Zhenbei chuckled and said, "Little elf, since you're so energetic, why don't you lead the way for everyone?"

“Yes, Mr. Zhenbei.” Gu Qianlian bowed. “Everyone, please follow me!” With that, she took Feng Xinglie’s hand and led the way.

Lie Zhenbei looked at the two of them and smiled at Li Ruohai, "What do you think?"

Li Ruohai said calmly, "Not bad."

At this moment, the donkey cart disembarked, and Fat Tiger appeared out of nowhere, disappearing into the meadow in a flash.

Lie Zhenbei and Li Ruohai were invited into the carriage and couldn't help but exclaim, "This donkey is truly magnificent, no less than a Ferghana horse! Brother Ren, where did you find it?"

"They came from my hometown," Ren Shao laughed. "They're family too."

"I really envy you guys," Lie Zhenbei sighed.

Ren Shaoyang didn't say much, but when he looked at the little beggar and Ding An, his eyes were full of smiles.

Hongxiu cheered and jumped onto Panghu's back. Gu Qianlian, seeing this, was envious and mustered up her courage to try riding him too. The little beggar naturally welcomed her.

Two little girls waved to the donkey cart, and then Fatty Tiger ran off, the two girls chatting and laughing arm in arm, completely unrestrained.

Silvery laughter echoed along the path.

This place is very vast. A winding path leads from the port to the high place. The island is paved with bluestone slabs, and osmanthus trees sway on both sides. At this moment, the golden osmanthus is in full bloom, and the ground is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus flowers.

Ren Shaoyang turned his head and saw that the flowers in the forest were like a golden sea, and the waves were like scales.

Cheers erupted from Little Beggar and Gu Qianlian, and then Fat Tiger suddenly appeared outside the car.

Hongxiu handed a small box to Ren Shaoyang and said with a smile, "I've picked a lot of osmanthus flowers. We can make osmanthus cakes or wine later!"

Ren Shaoyang put the box away and said with a smile, "I'll make it tonight."

"Okay!"*2
Hongxiu and Gu Qianlian raised their hands and shouted happily, and Panghu led them to run away into the distance.

The group walked through the osmanthus grove, crossed a stone bridge, and the path under their feet turned into a gravel road. They then turned into a deep valley filled with lush trees.

Suddenly, my eyes were drawn to a bright spot where many pavilions and towers could be seen in the distance, some solemn and majestic, others serene and elegant, with water birds flying around them and chirping.

A small river flowed by the roadside, its waters gurgling. Feng Xinglie looked up and felt a sense of liberation, as if all his worries had vanished and he had almost forgotten the mundane world.

If you continue forward, you will see a large stone plaque with four large characters written on it.

Dual Cultivation Secret Abode.

Lie Zhenbei clapped his hands and smiled at Ren Shaoyang and Ding An, "Sword God Ren, Blade Emperor Li, we've arrived."

At this moment, the donkey cart stopped.

Everyone got out of the car and saw a magnificent mansion in front of them. Hundreds of stone steps led up to the gate, making the whole building look very imposing.

An old man dressed in a green robe and a small hat came forward and said respectfully, "Mr. Zhenbei and Xiaolian are back? The Lord of the Manor has been waiting anxiously."

He then bowed to Li Ruohai, Ren Shaoyang, and the others, saying, "Sect Leader Li, Sword God Ren, Heroine Ren, and Blade Emperor Li, greetings! I am truly delighted to hear of your arrival and have prepared a banquet in anticipation of your arrival."

Lie Zhenbei said to Ren Shaoyang and the other two, "This is Tan Dong, the chief steward of the Shuangxiu Mansion. The harvest of every field here cannot be hidden from his records. Everyone calls him Uncle Tan."

Li Ruohai said softly, "Steward Tan, it's been a long time."

Tan Dong was also filled with emotion: "Back then, Sect Leader Li went north to pursue the remnants of the Mongol Yuan dynasty, but I never expected that we would meet again after more than twenty years." At this point, he smiled and said, "When the Lord of the Manor learned that you had come, he personally cooked for you. You are in for a treat."

Li Ruohai laughed and said, "You also have mutton soup?"

Tan Dong laughed heartily: "Yes, yes! The Lord of the Manor knew that Sect Leader Li was coming, so he started preparing the dishes several days in advance!"

Ren Shaoyang glanced at Li Ruohai's handsome face and thought to himself with a smile, "As expected, this Dual Cultivation Palace Master Gu Ningqing has been thinking about Li Ruohai all these years. Even when she was cultivating with Bu She back then, she was calling out Li Ruohai's name!"

Ren the Scoundrel curled his lip, thinking to himself, "This thing is already in the Emperor's sight, no wonder he was so angry that he abandoned his wife and children."

At this moment, Tan Dong said, "Gentlemen, please follow me."

As they spoke, they led everyone through the gates of the Dual Cultivation Abode.

(End of this chapter)