Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 109 The Song of the Gods and Demons

Xu Xuan knew that Professor Shi had once served as Grand Chancellor and Grand Master of Music in the palace.

Chongqi's professors were all top-notch scholars, but it was unexpected that this one had so many strange and unusual stories about him.

Skilled in musical instruments and knowledgeable in etiquette.

Professor Gu was somewhat conservative in his initial assessment of these six characters.

Six more words should be added: "Amazing heaven and earth, moving ghosts and gods to tears."

Lu Nan, a disciple of Shen Shanzhang, had heard many stories about his virtuous brother Ziye, and surprisingly began to give Instructor Xu a reverse science lesson.

When Shi Kuang played the zither, he communicated with the divine.

"Jade sheep, white magpie soaring, fall."

This praise is extraordinary; it's practically a human-shaped auspicious omen.

In his youth, he traveled all over the country and left behind countless legends, but the most famous one was when he was the Dazai.

The late emperor was in power when Shi Jiao was already famous.

He once played the "Qing Zheng" melody for the Jin Emperor. During the first performance, "two black cranes entered," during the second, "they lined up," and during the third, "they stretched their necks and cried out, spreading their wings and dancing."

As the wondrous fingerwork produced the first series of sounds, sixteen black cranes appeared to fly slowly from the south, stretching their necks and calling out as they danced in neat formation. As he continued playing, the calls of the cranes and the music blended together, echoing across the sky for a long time.

This place was already a wonder of the world, but Emperor Jin was not satisfied and asked the Grand Tutor to play the "Qingjiao" tune again.

They had no choice but to play the "Qingjiao" horn again, and then dark clouds rose from the northwest, and a sudden storm came, "tearing the curtains, breaking the sacrificial vessels, and destroying the roof tiles," which was breathtaking and awe-inspiring.

Suddenly, dark, thick clouds rolled in from the clear sky, and a violent storm followed. The sharp wind howled, overturning the palace roof tiles, tearing the curtains inside, shattering various sacrificial vessels, and causing roof tiles to fall to the ground.

The guests were terrified and scattered in all directions.

The Jin emperor himself was so frightened that he covered his head and fled, crouching under a pillar in a panic, and ordered the teacher to stop.

"Qing Shang" is the sound of King Zhou's downfall; "Qing Zheng" is the sound of virtue, intention, and perfection; and "Qing Jiao" is the sound of ghosts and gods.

Professor Shi's reputation soared after he was able to make the late emperor prostrate himself under the corridor pillar with just half a verse of "Qingjiao," and this was even recorded by the Imperial Historian.

Then he couldn't stay in the imperial court anymore.

If it weren't for the many people vouching for him, Shi Kuang would have been thrown into the Pu River.

Even when they returned to civilian life, people would often use the guise of ghosts and gods to carry out assassinations.

Master Shen once gathered a group of chivalrous friends to protect his virtuous brother.

It is said that the bronze halberd in his hand was broken by the attack.

Xu Xuan had been marveling at how powerful Professor Shi was back then, managing to create such a commotion in the imperial court, when he realized something was amiss.

Shen Shanzhang is no simple man either; he's someone who's been through the motions.

There's a reason why the imperial court downplayed the martial prowess of scholars; those who were both literate and skilled in martial arts, along with a few hundred men, could accomplish great things.

After hearing the story, I still couldn't bear to look at the two legendary figures dressed in halter tops, preparing to play the zither.

On the lawn, many professors eagerly awaited the duet of "Yangchun" and "Baixue" by the two.

The moment the fingertips lightly touch the strings of the guqin, the whole world seems to stand still.

Xu Xuan's expression changed slightly; this was divine fusion with heaven and earth!

As the first note sounded, it was like a spring breeze brushing across a frozen lake, bringing a subtle warmth.

The melody of "Yangchun Baixue" began to flow, sometimes melodious and gentle, like a clear spring in the mountains; sometimes passionate and high-pitched, like pine trees standing tall and unyielding under the snow.

As the music played, the breath of spring gradually intensified, all things revived, and birds sang and flowers bloomed. The snow melted slowly under the sunlight, revealing tender green grass and blooming flowers.

It wasn't just a feeling, but I actually witnessed the evolution and occurrence of everything.

The magnificent mountains and rivers were all moved by it, and the rich emotions drove the unintentional things to move rhythmically.

The skills are close to the Tao!
Professor Shi's abilities truly exceeded expectations; his level of expertise was unimaginable. He probably doesn't even use a tenth of his full potential in his regular classes.

It would be even better if he could put on his coat.

As the last lingering sound faded, everyone regained their senses. At that moment, all their worries and sorrows vanished with the wind, leaving only an infinite longing and pursuit of beautiful things.

After they slowly dispersed, only the two dissolute individuals remained.

After hesitating for a while, Shen Shanzhang finally asked, "Although the other party's skill in this duet is boundless, it still lacks a certain charm."

After much thought, there's only one possibility.

"Brother Ziye, you haven't forgotten?"

Professor Shi's expression was calm, his previous arrogance gone.

"No, although I outwardly defied the late emperor's decree back then, I was also somewhat tempted in my heart. This terrifying sound seemed to have a demonic power that controlled my mind and hands, and in the end I still played 'Qingjiao'."

"Only a virtuous and virtuous monarch with a heart that is perfect can hear 'Qingzheng'. The late emperor's cultivation was not good enough, so he could not hear it. 'Qingjiao' was created by the Yellow Emperor and the gods, and requires even greater merit to hear."

“My song harmed myself and the late emperor.”

"It is understandable that the current ruler dislikes me."

Shen Shanzhang felt sorry for his friend, as it was difficult to distinguish right from wrong in this matter.

"Is there a solution?"

"There are two solutions that are not solutions."

Professor Shi truly deserves his reputation as a genius; he actually came up with a way to get rid of "Qingjiao".

Shen Shan was overjoyed, saying that now that he was in charge of Bailu, he had an astonishing amount of resources and manpower at his disposal, and that he could realize any idea his younger brother had.

"The first method is to let others learn the piece as well. The second method is to find someone who can listen to the entire piece."

After saying this, the two looked at each other and then awkwardly pretended that the conversation had never happened. Perhaps taking it to the grave would be an interesting thing.

After all, there is only one Shi Kuang in the world, and who else can learn the music that startles ghosts and gods?

Even if Boya from the pre-Qin period were reborn, Yongmen Zhou would never be able to learn it.

As for whoever can listen to this piece in its entirety, they must be a sage king among men; the Jin Dynasty imperial family could never produce such a person.

If someone were to actually listen to the whole thing, that would be a real problem, and it would mean the time for the divine artifact to change hands.

They weren't so depraved as to cause chaos in the world over a single piece of music.

"By the way, you haven't found anyone who can listen to the whole song, have you?"

It was just a casual question, but Professor Shi's expression turned strange, making the hairs on Shen Shanzhang's body stand on end.

"Don't scare me!"

"Cough cough, probably not."

He wasn't sure if the person would listen to the whole thing, but he felt there was some hope.

This is already quite deadly; the intuition of those who are supernatural or ghostly is frighteningly accurate.

Shen Shanzhang stared into his younger brother's eyes for a long time, making the other man feel guilty.

"Ahem, Brother Ziye, this is my first time visiting Chongqi, so let's take a look around first."

After saying this, Dean Shen somewhat awkwardly led the old professor and students on a tour of Nanshan Mountain.

There should be no problem; my dear brother is not one to act recklessly.

Next, everyone can put aside their worries and enjoy the tour.

Every pavilion and tower is ingeniously designed, and every landscape courtyard demonstrates what it means to have abundant wealth.

(End of this chapter)