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In the most luxurious restaurant in the City of Sound, the VIP private rooms are softly lit.

Three young girls were leisurely enjoying their dinner at the spacious and elegant dining table.

Arya sat upright, her demeanor gentle and quiet. Holding a knife in her right hand, she gently cut a piece of steak from her plate, while her left hand held the fork steadily, carefully taking small bites and chewing slowly. Every movement was elegant and graceful, revealing impeccable manners.

Sitting next to her, Chu Ge's demeanor was in stark contrast to hers.

It's not that Chu Ge's eating manners were rude or unsightly; on the contrary, her dining posture was equally composed and relaxed, without the slightest flaw.

What's truly astonishing is her enormous appetite.

What was placed in front of her now was the twentieth steak.

The last girl, Clara, has a more casual art style.

She was holding a large bag of potato chips, stuffing them into her mouth, and her eyes were scanning Chu Ge up and down with great interest.

The restaurant waiters would occasionally push the door open to serve customers, but their eyes would always involuntarily fall on Chu Ge.

Beautiful young girls are everywhere.

It's not uncommon for people to have a big appetite for food.

It is truly rare to find a girl who is stunningly beautiful, slender, yet has an appetite that is unimaginable to most people.

The large screen TV on the wall of the private room is broadcasting the highly anticipated Sound Power Competition live.

Among the contestants appearing in this round, there is one figure that everyone is looking forward to.

Hainuo.

He was the only human among the contestants, and a genius with golden talent. From the moment he appeared, he firmly controlled the spotlight, instantly sparking heated discussions throughout the venue.

The competition has officially begun.

Hainuo raised his hand and picked up the jade flute he always carried with him to play.

The melodious music slowly spread out and landed on the testing crystal in front of them. The previously dormant crystal instantly lit up, completely activated by the music.

The initial evaluation data quickly appeared on the screen.

All basic values ​​have exceeded 0.2.

This data is not as good as Chu Ge's previous crystal explosion, but it is already top-level in all previous competitions, directly crushing all the contestants with gold talent in previous competitions.

His score increase was very stable and much faster than that of his contemporaries.

The ten-minute evaluation period ended, and the final data was recorded.

Hainuo's overall average score reached 99 points, just one step away from a perfect score.

The phenomenal results made this mysterious human genius unforgettable for the viewers of the live broadcast.

Everyone was curious about him and wanted to remove his black robe to see his true appearance.

But by the time the audience and the players realized what had happened, Hainuo had already disappeared without a trace, leaving the arena quietly.

The discussion in the live stream remained heated, and at the same time, something else was quietly circulating among the contestants and viewers.

The violinist who deliberately disrupted the competition in the previous rounds died shortly after being carried off the field by medical staff.

There are differing accounts regarding the cause of his death.

Some say he was seriously injured in the conflict on the field and died despite all efforts to save him.

Some say there's more to the story than meets the eye, that someone secretly bribed medical staff to take his life.

Various speculations are flying around, making it difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

No one could produce conclusive evidence, and naturally no one delved into the truth of the matter.

The hype came quickly and faded even faster; before long, nobody paid any more attention to it.

Dinner continued in the private room, with Clara teasing Arya from time to time, making her blush.

Just as the dinner was about to end, the tightly closed door to the private room was suddenly pushed open.

The person entered without knocking or making any announcement.

The sudden intrusion instantly froze the relaxed atmosphere in the private room.

The three girls looked up at the same time, staring at the uninvited guest at the door.

Clara immediately realized what was happening and instinctively wanted to call a waiter to question why they had barged into her private room.

But when she saw the person's face clearly, the words she was about to say stuck in her throat.

The old man had a sinister face and a fierce expression, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

Clara felt that the face looked strangely familiar, and her mind raced through her memories.

As countless fragments of memory overlapped, she finally recognized the other person's identity.

Vesa.

The elder brother of the Wei family head of the Mermaid Kingdom, and the current prime minister.

He is the second most powerful person in the entire Mermaid Kingdom, second only to the royal family, truly second only to the king.

Clara glanced out of the corner of her eye at the door, where two palace guards clad in heavy armor stood ramrod straight, their expressions solemn.

This imposing formation indirectly confirmed her suspicions.

Clara instantly suppressed all her thoughts and swallowed back the words that were about to come out.

This is a truly top-tier figure.

Even the Ke family, from which she came, was an upper-class noble family that they couldn't afford to offend.

She had long heard rumors about Vessa, the prime minister, who was narrow-minded and extremely vengeful.

Anyone who offends him will never have a good ending.

Once, at a high-society dinner party, several young noblemen, lacking self-restraint, secretly discussed Vessa's appearance, their words often laced with sarcasm.

These words eventually reached Vessa's ears.

Instead of reacting on the spot, he turned around and used his power to suppress the family businesses of those young people in every way.

In a short period of time, several once prosperous and wealthy families rapidly declined and went bankrupt.

Those once pampered aristocratic children fell to rock bottom overnight and were forced to make a living on the streets.

This is not the end.

Before long, these young people completely disappeared from everyone's sight.

A month later, someone retrieved the mutilated bodies from the river outside the city. After verification, they were confirmed to be those of the missing noblemen.

No evidence was left behind. Everyone knew that Vessa was responsible, but no one dared to stand up and question it.

From then on, no one in the upper echelons of the music world dared to speak a word about this prime minister in private.

Everyone kept their mouths shut, fearing that their words would bring trouble and they would end up like those few people.

In the center of the private room, Vesa stood quietly in place.

He was thin and frail, looking like a withered tree, but the aura of authority surrounding him was so overwhelming that it was hard to breathe.

The cold gaze slowly swept across Clara and Arya's faces, finally settling steadily on Chu Ge.

His voice was dry and hoarse as he stated his purpose directly.

"Lady Vesa, the Prime Minister of the Fish Kingdom, has been summoned by the divine messenger, Lord Zoga, to come to the palace immediately to see the divine messenger."

After he finished speaking, the private room fell silent again.

After a few seconds of silence, a clear and calm female voice slowly rang out.

"it is good."

Chu Ge calmly stood up, his face showing no sign of panic or surprise.

Arya, who was standing next to her, immediately reached out and gently tugged at her sleeve, her eyes filled with obvious worry, and spoke softly.

"Sister, do you want me to come with you?"

Before Chu Ge could respond, Vesa's icy voice rang out again.

"The imperial palace is a sacred place; without special permission, no unauthorized person may set foot inside."

Chu Ge turned to look at Aria, who had a worried expression, and reassured her gently.

"It's okay, I'll go by myself. You guys eat in peace, don't worry about me."

Arya pursed her lips, her worry undiminished, but she still obediently nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I'll listen to my sister."

She added earnestly.

"I will stay here and wait patiently for my sister to come back."

After saying that, Chu Ge didn't linger. He followed Vesa out of the restaurant, got into the waiting car, and drove towards the palace.

In the end, only Arya and Clara remained in the private room.

Seeing that Arya was still looking sullen, Clara couldn't help but ask.

Are you worried about your sister Alice?

Arya nodded slightly, her voice tinged with unease.

"Um."

Seeing this, Clara immediately came closer, took Arya's small hand, and patiently comforted her.

"Don't worry, it's really okay."

"The palace is the most heavily guarded and safest place in the entire music world. Sister Alice will not be in any danger going there."

Although Clara held Vesa in awe, she had a clear understanding of the current situation.

Everyone in the music world devoutly worships the god of music.

They held the divine messengers beneath the throne of God in the highest esteem.

In her view, it was not a bad thing at all that Chu Ge was summoned by the divine messenger.

It was entirely because Chu Ge's performance in the first two rounds was too amazing, and his talent was too outstanding, which successfully attracted the attention of the divine messenger Zoga.

This exclusive invitation is an opportunity that countless contestants dream of.

The fact that Chu Ge easily obtained an opportunity that others would fight tooth and nail for proves her special status.

Clara even secretly guessed that the divine messenger probably recognized Chu Ge's talent and wanted to focus on cultivating it.

As long as he can gain the approval of the divine messenger, even if he doesn't win the championship in the end, Chu Ge will still reap a tremendous opportunity.

Perhaps after the competition, she will be able to follow the divine messenger into the divine realm and see the true face of the God of Music.

Clara didn't take Vesa's vindictiveness to heart.

Chu Ge had never offended the other party, so Vesa had no reason to harm him secretly.

Even if there were unknown risks in the palace, Chu Ge still had Amber by his side to protect him.

Being able to subdue such a powerful monster as a pet, Chu Ge's own strength is definitely far beyond what ordinary people can imagine.

Ordinary crises could not possibly trap her.

Clara explained her thoughts to Arya one by one.

The clear and logical analysis gradually soothed Arya's unease. The worry on the girl's face slowly faded, and she finally felt relieved.

Meanwhile, inside the private car traveling on the road leading to the palace.

Chu Ge leaned against the car window, watching the street scene rushing past outside, his expression calm.

The reason she agreed to enter the palace without hesitation was not out of fear of the divine messenger or imperial power.

On the contrary, she was also eager to meet the legendary messenger, Zoga.

She wanted to get more useful information from Zoga to pave the way for her future actions.

The car sped along and soon came to a stop in front of the magnificent and solemn main gate of the palace.

Chu Ge pushed open the door and got out of the car, following behind Vesa, passing through layers of palace corridors, and walked all the way into the core court hall.

The main hall was spacious and solemn, with luxurious and grand decorations, exuding the majesty of royalty and divine authority.

In the deepest part of the hall, on the high throne, sat a holy yet aloof figure.

The man wore a white robe embroidered with golden divine patterns, and six pure white wings spread out on his back.

He rested his cheek on one hand, his posture languid, and slowly opened his eyes the moment the two stepped into the main hall.

Without a trace of emotion, he quietly looked down at Chu Ge, who stood in the center of the hall.

"go out."

Vesa understood, immediately bowed and responded in a dry voice.

"My lord, I obey your order."

He dared not delay for even a moment and quietly withdrew from the main hall.

After stepping out of the palace gate, he immediately signaled to the two guards on duty at the entrance to close the palace gate tightly and not allow anyone to approach.

Vesa had lived most of his life, spent many years in the imperial court, and was an expert at reading people's expressions and moods.

Zoga didn't say it explicitly, but he knew perfectly well what was going on.

Everything that happened in the main hall afterward was kept top secret and no outsiders were allowed to peek.

The moment the heavy palace doors closed completely, the once brightly lit hall suddenly became dark.

The only light emanating from the entire hall came from the flickering candlelight on the walls and the slowly flowing golden divine patterns on Zoga's white robe.

In the dimly lit and quiet hall, the girl and the divine messenger gazed at each other from afar, the atmosphere heavy and silent.

After a long silence, Zoga slowly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of surprise.

"You are human."

Chu Ge nodded calmly.

"Yes."

Seeing her so open and composed, without the slightest fear or apprehension, a subtle hint of surprise flashed in Zoga's eyes.

"You are neither surprised nor afraid to see me, the divine messenger?"

Chu Ge answered calmly.

"You are a divine messenger from the divine realm, holding a high position, while I am just an ordinary human. It's normal that you could see through my identity at a glance."

Zoga explained why he had discovered her identity.

"I knew you were human at first glance, because I couldn't smell the slightest unpleasant fishy odor on you."

When Zoga first arrived in this world of music, he asked Vesa to prepare fresh blood for him.

Birds and beasts, deep-sea creatures, and all kinds of ingredients are available, including merfolk.

That was his first time coming into contact with the flesh and blood of the merfolk, and he felt not a liking for them at all, but rather disgust.

The strong fishy smell made him extremely uncomfortable, and he vomited repeatedly on the spot.

The guards responsible for transporting food and attending to his daily needs were torn to pieces on the spot by his rage, resulting in their tragic deaths.

From that moment on, he utterly loathed this world and wished he could destroy it on the spot.

After hearing these words, Chu Ge understood.

It turns out that the other race is identified by smell.

She originally thought that the other party had X-ray vision and could see through her physical form.

The clothes she wore were transformed from cultivation armor, originating from the cutting-edge technology of the top civilizations in the heavens, and had their own concealment and camouflage effects.

Ordinary X-ray vision would not be able to see through her disguise at all.

His thoughts quickly returned to their original focus, and Chu Ge cut to the chase.

"Why did you summon me to the palace? Just tell me."

In her perception, Zoga's strength was fixed at the peak of SS-rank.

This level of strength is already at the ceiling in the lowly world of mermaids, enough to crush all other beings in the world.

However, in Chu Ge's heart, it was still far from being enough to call him "fellow Daoist".

Black Hawk, who was under her command, and Wei Lin, whom she had met once before, were both powerful figures of the same level.

Chu Ge couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

She originally thought that a divine messenger who could serve the gods should at least have the strength of a quasi-emperor.

The god of music in this world, even if not an emperor-level powerhouse, should be infinitely close to that level.

In retrospect, she overestimated it.

Is the so-called God of Music merely at the level of an ordinary quasi-Emperor?

Zoga had no way of knowing the myriad thoughts in her heart, but simply spoke, giving an answer that surprised Chu Ge.

"I summoned you to the palace for no other purpose than to simply see you."

Although Zoga was surprised by Chu Ge breaking the tournament record and shattering the test crystal twice in a row, he didn't take it to heart.

He never intended to introduce this special human girl to the god of music, Tianlai.

Her human identity aroused at most a little curiosity in him, nothing more.

He was too lazy to investigate Chu Ge's origins, too lazy to delve into her purpose in coming to this world, and even less concerned about the secrets she harbored.

In his eyes, no matter what tricks outsiders have up their sleeves, once they step into this world, they can never leave.

Even Dorem, the prince of the Mermaid Kingdom, who wields secular power, is only worthy of kneeling before him.

Even though Chu Ge was exceptionally talented and far stronger than ordinary people, in his eyes he was just a slightly stronger ant.

They didn't even have the right to kneel before him.

Zoga's gaze swept over Amber, who was pretending to be asleep on Chu Ge's shoulder, noticing its slight trembling, but his eyes remained unmoved.

Vesa thought he was shrewd and secretly wanted to use the event to build up his influence and gain benefits.

Zoga could see it all clearly.

But he didn't care at all.

Once this grand music competition comes to an end, Vesa and the entire Vesa family behind him will be purged, and their inevitable fate is destruction and annihilation.

Zoga stopped speaking, slowly closed his eyes, and his aura calmed down.

The heavy wooden doors of the main hall slowly opened, and the sunlight from outside flooded into the dim hall, dispelling the gloom that filled the room.

This is a signal to leave, indicating the end of the audience.

Chu Ge didn't turn around and leave immediately. A thought suddenly popped into his mind, and he asked a somewhat inexplicable question.

"Let me ask you, between your world's music god, Celestial, and the witch, who is more powerful?"

She had personally experienced the power of a witch and knew all too well the terror of an Emperor-level being.

But she knew nothing about the supreme deity of this world, the Heavenly Music.

To avoid making mistakes in subsequent confrontations, she must ascertain the difference in combat strength between the two sides and gain a thorough understanding of both herself and her enemy.

She waited quietly for Zoga's answer.

But after a few seconds, or even a dozen seconds, Zoga on the throne remained silent with his eyes closed, offering no response whatsoever.

Chu Ge looked at him resting quietly and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"I hope she's asleep."

Unable to get an answer, she stopped and turned to walk straight out of the main hall.

After Chu Ge left, the palace doors closed tightly again, and the hall returned to its dark and deathly silence.

In the silent hall, a faint cracking sound suddenly rang out.

The sound originated from the throne at the end.

Zoga, who had been lazily resting, had somehow straightened up and was now sitting upright in the center of the throne.

His eyes were closed, and his body was petrifying at a visible speed.

Fine cracks quickly spread all over his body, constantly expanding and engulfing his limbs and bones.

Crimson blood seeped out from the cracks, quickly staining the entire white jade throne red.

If this trend continues, it won't be long before his blood runs completely dry and his body crumbles into a pile of rubble.

At the critical moment between life and death, a dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth from between Zoga's eyebrows.

Golden light instantly enveloped his entire body, and a warm, sacred power enveloped the entire hall.

A moment later, the golden light slowly dissipated and faded away.

Zoga sat perfectly intact on the throne, all the cracks on his body had disappeared, and his flesh and blood had been restored to their original state.

However, his face was pale, his breath was weak and he was exhausted; his condition was extremely poor, and he had clearly not recovered.

The moment he escaped death, Zoga did not hesitate for a moment. He immediately knelt down, raised his head high, and let his gaze pierce through the heavy palace roof, reaching straight to the heavens.

His tone was respectful, filled with utmost reverence.

"Thank you so much, Heavenly Maiden, for saving my life!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he kowtowed heavily, his forehead slamming hard onto the cold ground.

Above the vast and boundless sky, an ancient and majestic voice descended, resounding throughout Zoga's mind.

"Remember, I have made an exception once; there will be no next time."

"If you continue to meddle in my affairs and hinder my plans, the angel race will no longer be needed."

After that, the sky remained still.

Zoga dared not slacken in the slightest, bowing repeatedly to the sky, one bow after another, hundreds of times, before finally stopping and struggling to stand up.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he was still in shock.

Chu Ge's casual comparison just now made the word "witch," which had been buried in his mind, linger in his mind.

The mere thought that stirs the mind creates a call from the unseen realm, establishing a causal anchor.

The twelve witches of Witch Star, traversing endless space, simultaneously sensed this cause and effect.

Twelve supreme, emperor-level phantoms, overlooking countless ages, all descended upon him.

One of the witch's phantom figures even raised its hand and reached out to grab Zoga from a distance.

The terrifying imperial might instantly imprisoned him, his body, bones, and soul simultaneously shattering, leaving him petrified and lifeless, unable to move an inch.

That terrifying power, capable of crushing all the heavens, was enough to shatter everything he possessed.

Fortunately, at the last moment, the witch's phantom withdrew its power and abandoned its intention to kill him.

Even so, he was on the verge of death, his soul nearly shattered.

If Tianlai hadn't personally intervened to protect Zoga's mind, he would have perished long ago.

At this moment, deep within Zoga's soul, the causal connection bound to the witch still lingers.

However, those supreme witches had already lost interest in him.

To an Emperor-level being, he was far too insignificant, like a speck of dust or an ant.

It's not worth the effort to target it.

Even if he felt disrespect at that moment, the other party wouldn't give him a second glance.

But Zoga dared not harbor even the slightest bit of wishful thinking.

Each of the twelve demonesses has a distinct personality. If any of them is stubborn or argumentative, a single thought could reduce them to ashes.

He almost perished just now, and it all stemmed from Chu Ge's casual question.

But Zoga dared not harbor even the slightest resentment or thought of revenge.

Tianlai has given a clear warning, forbidding him from meddling in other people's business.

If he dares to retaliate against Chu Ge without authorization, the gods will surely sense it, and what awaits him will be the annihilation of the entire angel race.

He could only bury all his fear and lingering apprehension deep in his heart, daring not to reveal it in the slightest.

……

Time flies, and the Music God Grand Ceremony Competition enters its third day.

The third round of the competition, the Battle of Sound, has officially begun.

The rules for this round of competition are simple and straightforward.

One hundred contestants will appear in each round, paired up in pairs.

All contestants will wear a "Sound Badge" on their chests.

This is a special prop bestowed by the gods. By using it, the contestants' musical performances will generate magical power.

The power of music can be used for both offense and defense, and can also be used for self-healing and other effects.

The key to winning this round is to defeat your opponent and steal their Sound Badge.

There are strict rules and restrictions in the competition.

Only sonic magic is allowed in combat; all external forces are prohibited.

They cannot use their other magical attributes, nor can they use any technological tools; they are not even allowed to steal with their bare hands.

Any violation will result in immediate disqualification and a permanent ban on the ability to register for the competition.

Each round of matches is limited to one hour.

After this round of competition, all contestants were ranked according to the number of Sound Badges they held. The team ranked first successfully advanced, while the rest were eliminated.

After two rounds of rigorous selection, only 4,000 of the original 100,000 participants remained.

Four thousand players were divided into twenty rounds to complete the battle.

After all twenty rounds of competition are completed, forty winners will be selected to advance to the final.

Forty contestants competed, and the ultimate winner became the grand champion of this year's Music God Awards.

The venue for the third round of the competition was no longer the flat and open central square of the City of Sound.

The official venue was set in the vast monster forest on the outskirts of the city.

The mountain forest arena has both advantages and disadvantages.

Weaker players lack sufficient musical attack power and have no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation. They can choose to control monsters in the mountains and forests and use their power to fight against their opponents.

The risks also increase exponentially.

In previous competitions, many contestants have perished in the jaws of monsters or died in ambushes and chaotic battles during the third round of the Sound Battle.

Before entering the mountain forest at the competition venue, Clara repeatedly gave Arya instructions with a serious expression.

You must be extra careful.

"This round of the competition is chaotic, and many people will resort to dirty tricks, waiting for others to finish their battles and pick up their badges to ambush them and steal their badges."

Arya nodded repeatedly, obediently responding.

"I know, I will always be vigilant and protect myself."

After a brief farewell, Aria followed Chu Ge and stepped into the perilous monster forest arena.