This martial saint is too cautious.

Chapter 333 Self-Improvement (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Does it fit?

Not only Lin Yan asked again, but Han Muyang, who was standing to the side, also looked at his mother with a puzzled expression.

As the young master of Tianyin Valley, he knew most of the secrets of the entire valley, but he had never heard of any inheritance site or inheritance within the valley.

Seeing Lin Yan's silence and her son's confused expression, Han Suwan slowly said, "Muyang, I originally planned to tell you about this after you reached the Dharma Aspect Realm, but you are already at the half-step Dharma Aspect Realm, not far from it. In addition, you are acquainted with Young Master Lin, so I'm telling you about the inheritance site of my Tianyin Valley in advance."

"Please enlighten me, Mother."

"The founder of Tianyin Valley, who is also the ancestor of my Han family, traveled to Tianyin Valley and was able to hear the sound of the Heavenly Dao and comprehend the Eight Heavenly Sounds. After that, the whole clan moved here. Originally, the ancestor intended to leave this inheritance to the descendants of my Han family. However, during the time of the ancestor, none of the descendants of the Han family for several generations were able to comprehend the Eight Heavenly Sounds. Therefore, we had no choice but to create Tianyin Valley."

"In the eyes of our ancestors, such sounds of the heavens should not be tainted. All those with strong Dharma Aspects in the Heavenly Sound Valley can enter the Land of Inheritance and comprehend the Eight Sounds of the Heavens. However, since the founding of the Heavenly Sound Valley, no one has been able to comprehend the Eight Sounds of the Heavens."

"According to the oral instructions left by our ancestors, if no one acquires the Eight Heavenly Sounds, they will surely disappear within two thousand years."

At this point, Han Suwan looked at Lin Yan and said, "It's not accurate to say that Young Master Lin should take out the inheritance. To be precise, if Young Master Lin can comprehend the Eight Heavenly Sounds, then the Eight Heavenly Sounds can remain in my Heavenly Sound Valley for another thousand years."

Hearing Valley Master Han's explanation, Lin Yan roughly understood, but before he could ask any questions, Han Muyang spoke up first: "Mother, so you've been cultivating my musical skills since I was little, and even the fact that our Heavenly Sound Valley recruits mostly female disciples and has music lessons, is all for the purpose of obtaining the Eight Heavenly Sounds?"

"Um."

Han Suwan nodded: "The Eight Heavenly Sounds is the strongest martial arts inheritance of our Tianyin Valley. Without the Eight Heavenly Sounds, our Tianyin Valley would be nothing more than a second-rate sect with a Dharma Aspect Realm expert in charge in the martial arts world. But if one can comprehend the Eight Heavenly Sounds, then there will be hope to step into the sixth Dharma Aspect Realm. Our Han family ancestor was a Dharma Aspect Realm expert."

"Our ancestor was at the sixth level of the Dharma Aspect Realm, but that's not right. The sect's records say it was at the third level of the Dharma Aspect Realm, and what's circulating outside is that our ancestor was only at the third level of the Dharma Aspect Realm."

"Before our ancestor listened to the sound of martial arts, he was indeed only at the third level of the Dharma Aspect Realm. However, his strength continued to break through, and he eventually stepped into the sixth level of the Dharma Aspect Realm. However, our ancestor was engrossed in studying the Eight Heavenly Sounds and did not travel much outside. Not many people knew about this. Even in our Heavenly Sound Valley, only the elders knew about it."

Hearing her son's question, Han Suwan explained, "The reason why my sect's records only state that our ancestor was at the third level of the Dharma Aspect realm is to avoid attracting the attention of some martial arts experts. A sect that can produce a sixth-level Dharma Aspect cultivator must have great treasures or top-notch techniques."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan, who was standing to the side, also showed a look of realization; he could understand this point.

In the world of martial arts, strength is not solely based on talent.

If Tianyin Valley has a powerhouse at the sixth level of the Dharma Aspect realm, the martial arts world will inevitably speculate that Tianyin Valley is hiding some kind of inheritance or martial arts treasure. And for a sect like Tianyin Valley, if it really attracts the attention of a powerhouse at the fifth level of the Dharma Aspect realm, it will be impossible to keep it hidden.

However, Lin Yan was puzzled as to why this Valley Master Han trusted him so much.

Aren't you afraid of leaking this information yourself?

"Young Master Lin, are you wondering why I've revealed the greatest secret of my Heavenly Sound Valley to you?"

"There are indeed doubts about this."

Lin Yan nodded. He couldn't very well say it was his own charm; his character arc was already so strong that he could gain the trust of outsiders simply by taking the initiative.

If the leader of a sect were so naive, Tianyin Valley would have been gone long ago, or it would have already changed hands.

"There are three reasons why I am speaking so frankly."

"Firstly: Young Master Lin comes from the Taiyi Sword Sect. In terms of the inheritance of martial arts techniques, the Taiyi Sword Sect has no less than my Tianyin Valley. Young Master Lin may not think much of my Tianyin Valley's Eight Heavenly Sound Techniques."

"Secondly: I also attended Young Master Lin's lecture in Qingyuan Prefecture yesterday. A sincere person who is devoted to martial arts would certainly not be the kind of person with dirty thoughts."

Thirdly: Young Master Lin is able to integrate music into swordsmanship, and even into his Dharma form—a feat I have only recently mastered.

"Over the years, I have seen the strongest martial artist in music, and he is also the most likely to obtain the Eight Heavenly Sounds of my Heavenly Sound Valley. I do not want to miss this opportunity."

Hearing what Valley Master Han said, Lin Yan nodded slightly. It must have been the last point that made Valley Master Han make this decision.

"Valley Master Han, this junior would like to ask if there is any danger in the Heavenly Sound Inheritance?"

"Won't."

Han Suwan shook her head: "To enter the inheritance ground, one needs to rely on one's own martial arts and musical skills to activate the Eight Heavenly Sounds. If one can activate them, one can inherit the Eight Heavenly Sounds; if one cannot activate them, nothing will happen."

At this point, Han Suwan gave a wry smile: "I have met people who are stronger than Young Master Lin in martial arts, but those who are stronger in martial arts are not as good as Young Master Lin in music, and those who are better than Young Master Lin in music are not as good in martial arts."

"I understand."

Lin Yan finally understood. The claim that Valley Master Han's martial arts skills were superior to his own, but his musical skills were inferior, did not simply mean that he had a basic understanding of music.

I'm afraid he'll have to integrate music into martial arts, just like the music of his own Dharma Sword.

But the reason I was able to do this was not only because I had consulted my sister-in-law about the way of music, but also because my sword intent far exceeded that of ordinary people, and because I had cultivated the Five Elements Return to One Sword Scripture.

The reason why Master Han chose himself was because he had not found anyone more suitable than himself.

Since there's no danger, I might as well give it a try.

"Valley Master Han, I will be going to the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm soon."

"Whether the Heavenly Sound Inheritance will succeed or not will be known in just one day, and it won't delay Young Master Lin's participation in the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm."

Since things had come to this point, and the other party was offering him a martial arts inheritance, Lin Yan didn't mention any conditions. He clasped his hands and said, "In that case, this junior is willing to give it a try."

"Thank you, Young Master Lin."

Lin Yan smiled wryly. This was the first time he had encountered such a situation, and he had to thank someone else for passing on his skills.

Lin Yan and the other two left the main hall and headed directly towards the back mountain of Tianyin Valley. Finally, they stopped in front of a valley.

In front of the valley stands a stone tablet inscribed with the words "Tianyin".

Lin Yan surveyed the valley, which was surrounded by mountains and shrouded in mist, resembling a splashed-ink landscape painting from afar.

"Young Master Lin, please."

"it is good."

Following Han Suwan into the entrance, Lin Yan heard the sound of a babbling brook.

"Huh!"

Lin Yan raised an eyebrow. It was normal to hear the sound of flowing water in the valley, but this sound was not as monotonous as that of an ordinary stream; instead, it carried a certain rhythm.

In addition to the sound of flowing water, the sound of wind and birdsong in the valley blend together to create a natural symphony.

"Young Master Lin recognized it?"

Han Suwan observed the change in Lin Yan's expression and said with a hint of pride, "Our ancestors named this valley Tianyin Valley because there is a unique rhythm in the world here. We, their descendants, have tried to imitate it in other mountains, but without exception, we have all failed, or the effect is simply incomparable. Just as our ancestors said, the sound here is the sound of heaven, the sound of creation of heaven and earth."

Lin Yan nodded. These sounds made the Dharma power in his divine palace more active. If a True Qi Martial Artist were to cultivate here, his true essence would be more active, and his strength would be enhanced.

The three of them moved forward, and soon Lin Yan saw many female disciples sitting cross-legged in various parts of the valley, seeing their own valley master.

As the young master of the valley accompanied a young man into the valley, they were met with curious glances from everyone.

The Heavenly Sound Valley is a forbidden area, and very few outsiders enter, let alone have the Valley Master and Young Valley Master personally accompany them.

However, Han Suwan did not explain, and Lin Yan naturally did not introduce himself. The three of them passed through the area in front of Tianyin Valley. The further they went in, the fewer people there were. In the end, there was only a narrow stone staircase winding upwards.

At the end of the stone steps, a thatched hut can be vaguely seen, nestled among the bamboo grove.

Han Suwan stopped at the bottom of the stone steps, and Lin Yan stopped as well.

"That's where my Han family ancestors lived in seclusion." Han Suwan pointed to the thatched hut: "Our ancestors named this hut the Listening to Heaven Hut, which is also the place where the Eight Heavenly Sounds are passed down. Young Master Lin will be able to find it after he goes up there."

Hearing Han Suwan's introduction, Lin Yan was somewhat surprised: "Isn't Valley Master Han going up?"

"Only one person can enter the Listening Heaven Pavilion. This is an oral instruction left by our ancestors, which means that the heavenly message is not to be heard by too many people. If there is more than one person, it will not be heard."

"There's another way to say that."

Lin Yan had only ever heard of the saying "the secrets of the law should not be passed on to six ears," but he never imagined that there was such a thing as the power of sound.

"Yes, Young Master Lin, you may go up on your own."

"Then this junior will step forward and give it a try."

After bidding farewell to Han Suwan and her son Han Muyang, Lin Yan stepped onto the stone steps and headed towards the thatched hut. However, after turning a few corners, Lin Yan paused for a moment.

Upon reaching this point, the music in the valley behind us suddenly ceased, and everything returned to silence.

Even his senses could no longer extend backward at this moment.

"How wondrous! Martial arts are truly wondrous. Could it be that there are formations or other restrictions here as well?"

After Lin Yan stepped onto the stone steps, two figures appeared beside Han Suwan.

"Valley Master."

"Master Uncle."

"Second Uncle Master."

Upon seeing the two people who appeared, Han Muyang quickly greeted them. These were the other two Dharma Aspect experts from Tianyin Valley besides his mother.

"Valley Master, do you think Lin Yan can succeed?"

"have no idea."

Han Suwan shook her head: "But Lin Yan is the one who best fits the criteria in recent decades."

She chose Lin Yan not because she thought he had a high chance of success, but because there were no other better candidates.

"If Lin Yan succeeds, it will be a blessing for Tianyin Valley. If even Lin Yan fails, it will prove that Tianyin Valley is no longer destined to be associated with these eight Tianyin music pieces."

Lin Yan stood at the end of the steps, looking at the thatched cottage in front of him.

In the open space in front of the thatched cottage, bluestone was laid out, and an old pine tree grew in the center of the space. Its canopy was like an umbrella, covering the entire area, which is why the thatched cottage has not been damaged over the years.

Of course, Lin Yan believed that the descendants of Tianyin Valley must have repaired this thatched hut.

This Valley Master Han didn't mention how to comprehend the Eight Heavenly Sounds. Lin Yan guessed that it wasn't that Valley Master Han was keeping it a secret, but rather that Valley Master Han himself probably didn't know either.

With that thought in mind, Lin Yan was not in a hurry and entered the thatched hut.

A quarter of an hour later, Lin Yan came out with several sheet music and a number of musical instruments.

These musical scores were left by the founder of Tianyin Valley, and these musical instruments—guqin, xiao, jade flute, and xun—are all in excellent condition, with smooth lacquer and dust-free strings, clearly indicating that they have been regularly maintained.

After memorizing these musical scores, Lin Yan sat down at the table and began to play the piano.

The clear, melodious sound of the zither, like spring water striking stones, echoed throughout the thatched hut.

The music played on the streets of southern Guangdong is somewhat different from the music Lin Yan learned from his sister-in-law.

Perhaps this is also because Cantonese is different from other dialects.

One song after another.

He turned page after page of the sheet music, and by the end, Lin Yan had played a variety of instruments, completely absorbed in the music and forgetting all about the Eightfold Heavenly Music Inheritance.

Lin Yan didn't stop until the sun was setting.

"Having come all the way to southern Guangdong, it would be a bit inexcusable not to play this tune."

Lin Yan put the sheet music aside, and on a whim, picked up the double hammers and began to strike the drumhead.

Boom, boom, boom!

Thump, thump thump thump!

The next moment, the instrument was changed.

The suona horn resounded, and the gong rang out.

"Arrogant laughter amidst a thousand waves, passionate blood, hotter than the red sun."

Lin Yan was completely immersed in the music, reflecting on every step of his martial arts journey, which perfectly mirrored the song's essence.

A man should strive to be strong!

Martial arts require self-improvement!

Only the strongest can be supreme!

As the music progressed, Lin Yan flicked his sleeve, and many musical instruments disappeared, leaving the music of the Dharma Sword suspended in the air.

Using the Dharma image as a string, and the intent of the sword to pluck it.

Lin Yan hummed the song incompletely; many of the lyrics were already blurred. Yet, the spirit contained within the melody was like a long-sealed dragon vein, bursting forth from the earth in his chest.

He hummed it more and more clearly, his voice gradually rising from a low, hoarse tone, until finally, in front of the deserted thatched hut, he sang it out without reservation: "Let the sea and sky gather energy for me, to open up new horizons, to forge ahead for my ideals!"

There was no zither, no flute, only a young man standing under a thousand-year-old pine tree, completely releasing the pressure he had endured on his journey through martial arts.

Integrate music into martial arts, and martial arts into the universe.

He expressed his martial arts aspirations through music.

And at that moment, the old pine tree suddenly moved.

The pine needles on the tree rustled without wind, and then the musical instruments that Lin Yan had placed aside all started to play.

The guqin played on its own, the xiao flute resounded, the suona seemed to be played, and the chime stones emitted a series of clear and melodious sounds. At this moment, everything in the thatched cottage was playing a duet with Lin Yan.

Even in the places Lin Yan saw, the Martial Arts Tree in his mind began to sway.

The branches swayed and swayed, beating out a rhythm.

It can be said that the body and the outside world, heaven and earth, play a symphony together!

Outside the thatched hut, the energy of heaven and earth in the entire Tianyin Valley was surging wildly towards the hut.

At the same time, sounds began to emanate from inside the thatched hut.

"What kind of music is this?"

Han Muyang discovered that the true energy within his body was starting to circulate involuntarily at this moment, as if it wanted to break free from his body.

"Valley Master, this music—is so soaring!"

As the man beside him listened to the music, he couldn't help but recall the time when he was still in the Skin Polishing Realm, facing the encirclement and attack of gang warriors, and using only a knife to kill those gang members who were terrified.

At that moment, I had only one thought in my mind: fight my way out and survive.

Han Suwan narrowed her eyes slightly, and her body trembled slightly.

"I understand now. The reason why no one in my Heavenly Sound Valley has been able to comprehend the Eight Sounds of Heaven since our ancestors is that we lack neither martial arts skills nor musical talent."

"Mother, what's missing?"

"What's lacking is willpower, the willpower in martial arts. Only when the willpower of martial arts is recognized by heaven and earth can the Eight Heavenly Sounds appear."

"Martial arts will?"

Han Muyang looked confused: "Mother, once a Dharma Aspect expert reaches the second realm, can't they all condense their martial will?"

"The martial will that Mother spoke of is not this kind of martial will."

Han Suwan shook her head: "Lin Yan's song is a declaration of his will, a manifestation of his unyielding spirit. He is not seeking to comprehend the Eight Heavenly Sounds, but rather to inform the world of his martial arts aspirations. Most importantly, this aspiration is not empty rhetoric, but a true reflection of his martial arts practice. Only in this way can he receive a response from the world."

"No wonder he was able to overpower a group of sword geniuses with his sword pellet body and be able to be listed on the Dharma Aspect Prodigy Ranking."

Han Suwan recalled the speech Lin Yan gave at the Qingyuan Prefecture Patrol Office yesterday, which her subordinates had collected, and murmured softly: "Sword Pill, it is not necessary to be inferior to those with a sword heart. On the path of martial arts, talent can only make people go faster, but how far one can go depends on a firm martial arts heart."

An empty space for a thatched cottage.

Lin Yan's singing did not stop, and at this moment, eight similar yet somewhat different energies transformed into eight different colored patterns, flowing out from the depths of heaven and earth and quietly entering Lin Yan's brow.

Lin Yan's mind was jolted, and eight streams of energy surged into his mind like a torrent.

boom!

boom!

boom!

Eight sounds in a row.

Under the eight sounds, Lin Yan's mind, soul, internal organs, and physical bones underwent earth-shattering changes at this moment.

The Undying Mountain Technique activated on its own at this moment.

The Taiyi Divine Technique was also activated.

Even the Eight Desolate Dragon Elephant Technique began to operate at this moment.

At this moment, the three techniques were all frantically vying for the energy released by the Eight Sounds.

At the same time, the outline of the sword symphony above Lin Yan's head gradually became clearer, and the notes on it began to solidify, forming the first true piece of music after Lin Yan entered the Dharma Aspect Realm.