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The countless fragments of sonic laws, carrying a terrifying suppressive force, pressed straight towards Hainuo.

A strange look flashed across Haino's eyes.

He possesses a unique, innate talent, a trump card unknown to anyone except his father and the Emperor's Soul.

If he were willing to expose all his secrets and forcefully activate this talent, he might be able to withstand William's attack based on the laws of nature.

If he can withstand this blow, he will have a chance to turn the tide and rewrite the course of the battle.

But the thought only flashed through his mind and he quickly suppressed it.

But under the watchful eyes of millions, Haino was clearly stunned by William's powerful sonic laws, standing there dumbfounded and at a loss.

A deafening roar of cheers instantly swept across the entire music plaza.

"Fight like this! Take it down! Uphold the glory of our merfolk!"

Shouts rose and fell, echoing in all directions.

Just as the cheers from the audience reached their peak, Hainuo made a move that surprised everyone.

He looked away, no longer glancing at the fragments of music that were being suppressed, and turned to walk towards the edge of the arena.

The audience below the stage was instantly stunned, and a noisy discussion suddenly broke out.

"What is he trying to do?"

"I don't know. Could there be another trick up their sleeve?"

No one could have predicted what would happen next.

Hainuo walked without stopping, reached the edge of the stage, and descended the steps from the competition platform.

Ignoring the astonished gazes of the crowd, he walked straight through the dense crowd and left the event square without looking back.

It wasn't until Haino's figure completely disappeared at the end of the street that the audience in the square gradually came to their senses, their faces filled with disbelief.

"No way... he's just admitting defeat?"

"The facts are undeniable, there's no escaping it."

The venue staff reacted very quickly, immediately turning on the broadcast throughout the venue to officially confirm the results of this round of matches.

"This round of matches is over!"

"William wins this match!"

As the official announcement ended, the entire square erupted in thunderous cheers.

Everyone was shouting William's name, and applause and cheers mingled together, creating an extremely enthusiastic atmosphere.

On the high platform, William remained seated at the piano, his fingertips hovering above the keys, hesitant to make a move.

He looked up at the direction Haino had left, his expression complex and indescribable, and finally uttered a barely audible whisper.

"……Thanks."

Long before his father set out to assassinate Alice, William had already hidden himself in the deep mountains surrounding the small inn, intending to watch William complete the assassination mission and end everything.

But things don't always go as planned, and plans can't keep up with changes.

Upon arriving at the target area, Wei Lin did not immediately attack Alice, but instead set his sights on Haino.

The two immediately engaged in a fierce battle.

William witnessed everything that followed.

Hainuo's flute music drove Weilin to the brink of madness, causing him to lose his composure.

Black Hawk appeared and made a move, instantly killing Wei Lin.

Aigu smashed Wei Lin's corpse to pieces with a single palm strike, erasing the deceased's true identity.

The amber-colored oriole followed behind, devouring all the mud stained with blood and flesh.

Scene after scene unfolded clearly in William's eyes.

Having witnessed his father's murder, William felt no grief, but rather a faint sense of relief.

That's why he thanked Haino and everyone who stepped in to restrain Wei Lin last night.

After the match, William immediately checked online activity.

A passerby filmed the fight between Hainuo and Weilin last night and quietly uploaded it to the internet, where it is already starting to circulate.

He used all his connections and authority to suppress all related buzz overnight, deleting all videos and posts to prevent the news from spreading further.

To this day, no one in the entire Wei family, except for himself, knows that Wei Lin has died.

Even if the rest of the clansmen learned the truth, it wouldn't cause the slightest ripple.

William knew perfectly well that his eldest uncle, third uncle, fourth uncle, and other elders had long coveted Wei Lin's position.

Wei Lin has been in charge of the Wei family for many years, and his tough methods have suppressed the development of many collateral branches.

For these people, Weilin's death was not bad news, but an opportunity.

As long as the old head of the family steps down, they will have the opportunity to fight for power and divide up the family's resources.

In the eyes of these sycophantic nobles, it didn't matter who was in charge of the Wei family; as long as they could profit, it didn't matter.

After a short break, the Music Goddess Grand Ceremony Competition continues.

The highly anticipated finals have finally begun.

A slender young woman slowly stepped onto the much-anticipated competition stage.

Chu Ge, dressed in a plain white robe, sat steadily in front of the pure white grand piano.

The afternoon breeze swept across the stadium, ruffling her snow-white hair and releasing a faint scent of jasmine.

The audience below the stage was in an uproar, with the sounds of discussion and anticipation from millions of viewers blending together.

Amidst the chaotic sounds, Chu Ge caught two remarkably familiar voices.

"Go, sister!"

"Sister Alice, you must be the best!"

She looked in the direction of the sound and saw Arya and Clara squeezed in the front of the crowded throng, waving their arms vigorously, their eyes full of expectation and encouragement.

Behind the two girls, Aigu stood tall and straight. He spread his arms, carefully protecting the two girls in front of him, separating them from the crowded people and preventing them from being bumped and pushed by the passing audience.

This final, which will determine the ultimate champion, is of extraordinary significance.

Clara, who is always particular about appearances, did not use her private helicopter this time. She, like all the ordinary audience members, squeezed into the crowd and enjoyed the show in the simplest way.

After a short preparation period, the finals officially began.

William was the first to place his finger, touching the black and white keys.

Immediately following, Chu Ge's fingertips also lightly touched the surface of the zither, and two completely different zither sounds resounded throughout the arena and spread throughout the entire world.

William's piano playing opened with overwhelming power, its rhythm sharp and forceful, carrying an indomitable and domineering aura.

Chu Ge's zither music was quite the opposite; the melody was melodious and gentle, ethereal and healing, like a clear mountain stream flowing or an evening breeze sweeping through the forest.

The audience listened intently, and soon some recognized the origin of the piece, exclaiming in surprise.

"My goodness! This piece is 'Für Elise'!"

"It really is it! This is the legendary melody that once inspired blessings from the gods!"

Many viewers also preferred the sharp and edgy musical style and couldn't help but express their opinions.

"It's just so-so. I still think William's music is better; it completely overwhelms the other side in terms of momentum."

"Don't rush to conclusions. Listen carefully, lest you be moved by the music and then see your deceased beloved and burst into tears."

On the field, the magic of music surged wildly, and the two forces collided and pulled each other.

If we compare William's bursting magic to a raging torrent, it is overwhelming, domineering, and unstoppable.

The sonic magic gathered by Chu Ge was a mighty roar capable of deciding everything.

The next instant, a tsunami-like magical power erupted, engulfing William's torrent of power and transforming it into an even more powerful wave that crashed down on the other side.

The audience erupted in uproar, with gasps and questions filling the screen.

"Wait... there's also a Snake game?!"

"I always thought Alice's strength lay in the emotional impact of her music, while William's strength lay in his playing technique. Their abilities were at most evenly matched."

"Who would have thought that her musical magic power would actually overwhelm William!"

"It seems that Alice has been hiding her strength all along. Her control over magic is also at the highest level."

William, sitting in front of the piano, was completely captivated by the overwhelming wave of magic, his muscles tense and his nerves on high alert.

He had long known that Alice was powerful, but he never imagined she could be this strong.

In his original plan, even if he was no match for the opponent, he could withstand the opponent's attacks and maintain a stalemate for a long time.

He had already planned out all the tactics.

First, stabilize the situation in the early stages and achieve a draw with Chu Ge. When the competition enters its most intense phase, then activate the fragments of the musical laws within your body to gradually suppress your opponent and win the battle.

This way, one can win the championship in the finals, and also achieve a dignified and elegant result, preserving one's reputation.

But reality was completely different from his expectations.

The strength Chu Ge displayed completely exceeded his comprehension.

William knew that if he didn't activate the fragments of law, he wouldn't be able to withstand this wave with just his magic power and playing skills.

Before long, he will be blasted off the field by the magical wave, losing the finals directly.

A soft sigh quietly rose in my heart.

William no longer held back, actively activating the fragments of musical laws dormant within his body.

A fragment of law floated in mid-air, its rich power of law pouring out continuously, transforming into a heavy suppressive force to directly resist the oncoming wave of magic.

He looked up at the white-haired girl opposite him, who was engrossed in her performance, and said calmly:

"Activate the fragments of your musical laws."

"With ordinary magic alone, you cannot withstand my suppression of the laws; you will only injure yourself."

Chu Ge did not respond to William's reminder.

She kept her eyes closed, immersed in her music, her fingertips moving in a steady, rhythmic motion, the melodious notes never ceasing.

The endless magic of music continues to converge, and the momentum of the wave continues to rise.

In just a few breaths, the wave of pure magic power had already surpassed the power of William's fragment of law, and even began to suppress the floating fragment of law.

The audience was stunned, and the hall was filled with incredulous discussions.

"Isn't it said that the laws of music are the ultimate power in the art of music?"

"Why can Alice suppress the power of laws using only magic power, without using fragments of laws?"

An elderly man who knew the ropes stepped forward and slowly answered everyone's questions.

"The claim that laws are invincible is based on the premise that the strength and realm of both parties are equal."

"Look at the total amount of magic power they're unleashing right now; this can't even be considered a battle between equals."

"Moreover, William only used incomplete fragments of the law, not the complete law of the Great Dao of Music."

"On the other hand, Alice's sonic magic at this moment far surpasses the intensity of William's law fragments. With such a strong magical foundation, it's perfectly normal for her to achieve reverse suppression."

This explanation caused a moment of silence in the room, which then erupted again.

"This is outrageous! Pure magic power suppressing fragments of laws? Is she sure she didn't activate it?"

"That's just how it is." The old man stroked his beard. "If William wants to turn the tide, he can only release more fragments of the law and make up for the difference in magic power with sheer numbers."

Another viewer raised a question.

"If someone masters the complete laws of music, but their opponent's magic power far exceeds theirs, who will ultimately win?"

The old man glanced helplessly at the questioner and patiently explained:

"Complete musical rules represent mastery of the entire musical path."

"The one who masters the complete rules is the master and origin of the art of music."

"Being situated within the origin of the Great Dao, no matter how high the magical power of others is, it is impossible for them to surpass the power of the origin. This kind of duel has been a foregone conclusion from the very beginning."

This insightful analysis immediately silenced everyone present.

But despite the quiet, their doubts only deepened.

This old man... knows far too much.

When they realized what had happened and tried to find the old man again to ask him about his identity, they discovered that he had already disappeared.

"Strange, where is that old man...?"

No matter how hard they searched, they couldn't find a trace of anyone.

On the field, the situation continues to escalate.

William decisively unleashed the second fragment of the Law of Music.

The combined power of the two laws poured forth, and the immense suppressive force finally withstood the surge of magical energy, slightly mitigating the extreme disadvantage.

But his expression became increasingly solemn and serious.

He stared intently at Chu Ge, who was playing with composure, feeling the ever-increasing surge of magical power in him, and his sense of crisis grew stronger.

Playing along with your opponent's rhythm will only make the situation worse.

Chu Ge's magic showed no signs of weakening; on the contrary, it grew stronger and stronger, with no upper limit in sight.

But William knew his own cards.

He only has five fragments of the laws of sound within his body; this is his limit.

If he delays any longer, he will only be the one to lose.

Without the slightest hesitation, William directly activated the remaining three fragments of law within his body.

All five fragments of the laws of music appeared in the world, and the vast and boundless power of the laws crashed down onto the arena.

The originally unstoppable wave of magical power was instantly dispersed by this ultimate force of law, dissipating into the air.

The situation has completely reversed.

William's eyes were fixed on the girl opposite him, and his fingers suddenly increased the speed at which he tapped the piano keys.

The sharp and chilling sound of the zither resounded throughout the heavens and earth, and the aura of battle and warfare enveloped the entire arena.

The five fragments of musical laws merged and coalesced in mid-air, forming a dazzling longsword of laws.

The blade, imbued with the destructive power of the laws of destruction, slashed fiercely down towards Chu Ge, who was still immersed in his performance.

In the live stream room, the chat was flooded with comments.

[As expected! William had been holding back all along; the fifth fragment of the law has finally been revealed!]

[This is for real; all the direct laws are being used.]

The pressure emanating from this Law Blade is terrifying; even through the screen, it makes my back ache.

[Goddess, wake up! Quickly unleash your Law Fragments! Don't try to tough it out!]

Hundreds of millions of spectators, both inside and outside the stadium, held their breath at that moment.

Some of the more timid viewers immediately covered their eyes, afraid to look directly at what was about to happen, lest blood splatter on their faces.

Just as the long blade of law hovered above Chu Ge's head, only a hair's breadth away from slashing down.

A pure and profound aura of law suddenly burst forth from the girl's slender body.

A fragment of the law of sound flew out from her body and steadily blocked in mid-air.

The next moment!

Boom—!

The two forces of law collided violently!

A violent energy shockwave swept across the entire arena, instantly covering the official barriers protecting the arena with countless cracks, making them teeter on the brink of collapse and ready to shatter completely at any moment.

The stadium staff's pupils constricted, and they immediately activated the citywide broadcast system, shouting out in alarm.

"Danger! Everyone in the audience, immediately lie down on the spot! Take necessary precautions!"

This grand finale brought together millions of people from the music world, and the square was packed with people to the extreme.

Once the protective barrier breaks, the violent power of the laws spreads unchecked, leaving no time for a full evacuation.

Danger was imminent, and panic instantly spread throughout the area.

The spectators outside the square immediately ran towards the surrounding buildings, trying to find cover to avoid the impact.

With nowhere to retreat, the crowd in the square had no choice but to obey orders and lie down on the spot to minimize the damage they might suffer.

Amidst the chaotic and crowded throng, Aigu reacted with lightning speed.

He raised his hand and conjured a sturdy wind barrier, which quickly enveloped a large area of ​​the surrounding crowd, protecting the safety of ordinary spectators as much as possible.

Inside the royal palace, Zoga, seated on his high throne, was watching the entire competition live.

Seeing the chaos, he vanished from his throne and instantly appeared in the air above the arena.

His gaze swept over the panicked, screaming crowd, and he raised his hand to conjure a protective barrier, firmly reinforcing it on the outside of the damaged old barrier.

The moment the new barrier took shape, the old barrier, already overburdened, shattered with a deafening roar.

The rampant and leaking power of the laws was completely blocked and enveloped by a brand-new barrier.

Even after being weakened by the old barriers, the remaining power of the laws is still extremely dangerous.

This level of law-based impact would instantly kill anyone below S-rank, with no chance of survival.

If the force is allowed to spread, millions of people in the venue will likely suffer heavy casualties, which would be a devastating blow to the entire music world.

Fortunately, Zoga intervened in time, and the newly added barrier locked up all the violent energy, preventing this horrific tragedy.

As the chaotic crowd gradually calmed down, they saw Zoga floating in mid-air and instantly let go of their fear, kneeling down and bowing their heads.

The earth-shaking sounds of gratitude and awe swept across the entire square like a tidal wave.

"Thank you so much, Divine Messenger, for saving my life!"

Zoga looked down at the thousands of kneeling people below, a gentle and refined smile spreading across his face.

"No need for such formalities, everyone."

"Protecting all beings in the music world is my duty."

His voice carried a special power, slowly spreading to every corner of the arena.

Those who were injured in the chaos due to trampling and collisions are healing at a speed visible to the naked eye, and their tense and panicked minds are gradually calming down.

Witnessing such a miracle, the mermaids present felt an even stronger sense of piety.

The crowd knelt on the ground, none of them willing to rise, their worship of Zoga reaching its peak.

Unbeknownst to them, countless strands of faith were rising from each person's body, soaring into the sky and merging into a more vast and mysterious outer world.

Zoga took it all in, a cold glint flashing in his eyes that went unnoticed.

If the Music God Awards ceremony hadn't been ongoing, he wouldn't have bothered to show up at all.

These ordinary people are a continuous source of faith.

He couldn't let these people die in vain before he had completely harvested all the power of faith.

Having resolved the crisis on the field, Zoga's attention fell on the protective barrier of the arena, and he instantly noticed something unusual.

The old barrier for this final was created by four top-tier S-class extraordinary individuals before the competition.

Before the match, he personally came to check the strength of the barrier, which was strong enough to withstand a full-force attack from an early-stage SS-level superhuman, ensuring its safety.

The official stance is that the barrier is secure and no additional protection has been added.

The entire event originally only had one layer of protection.

But at this moment, his senses swept across the arena and he clearly perceived four layers of protective barriers.

In addition to the old, broken barrier and the new barrier he had just added, three unknown barriers appeared out of nowhere.

The three barriers have different strengths.

The weakest of them all barely reaches the peak of S-level.

The stability of the second barrier was comparable to that of the SS-level peak barrier he had personally created.

The final, most deeply hidden barrier was even stronger than his own power, approaching the level of a quasi-emperor.

Moreover, these last two barriers are all formed by spatial power, making them extremely well concealed and difficult for ordinary superhumans to detect.

Zoga's gaze slowly fell back to the two figures facing off in the center of the arena, his eyes filled with deep thought.

William is at the peak of S-rank, which corresponds exactly to that magic barrier of the same level, so it's not hard to guess that he secretly set it up.

Let's look at the Chu song again.

On the surface, her cultivation level is only at the mid-stage of A-level.

However, she had previously burst the test crystal twice, and her total magic power far exceeded the standard of the same level.

Based on these alone, it's clear that she has a special foundation and can stand shoulder to shoulder with the top geniuses from all over the world.

It's reasonable that she has the ability to create a protective barrier that is on par with her own level.

But who was behind that final spatial barrier that approached the level of a quasi-emperor?

Zoga's expression darkened.

He made up his mind silently.

Once the God of Music Grand Ceremony competition concludes and he has reaped all the accumulated faith power, he will immediately take action and utterly destroy this world.

He didn't want to leave even a second of potential danger unaddressed.

But Zoga's conjecture was correct.

The two barriers were secretly set up by Chu Ge and William in advance.

Chu Ge did not want the fight to affect the ordinary people in the audience.

William had the same thought.

If a competition results in the deaths or injuries of millions of people, even if he comes from a top noble family and is a rare genius, he cannot withstand the subsequent chain of punishments.

The standoff continues in the center of the field.

Chu Ge maintained her initial state throughout, her fingertips moving gently and rhythmically, the ethereal and melodious sound of the zither never showing the slightest disorder.

The gentle melody filled the entire square, calming the flustered minds of all the spectators.

The people, still shaken from their earlier ordeal, were completely immersed in the beautiful atmosphere created by the music, forgetting all the danger and panic they had felt earlier.

On the other hand, William's form has become noticeably inconsistent.

The notes he played became increasingly heavy and oppressive, with a chaotic and dragging rhythm that made listeners feel suffocated and uneasy.

The viewers in the live stream noticed something was wrong, and the screen was filled with puzzled comments.

Something's wrong! William's playing is terrible today! His piano playing is completely off-key!

I've been following him for years, and I've never seen him play so erratically before. It's so strange.

Could it be that my period started and it affected my performance?

William stood before the piano with his eyes closed, his fingertips frantically striking the keys, his expression tense and menacing.

Outsiders could only see the surface stalemate, the long blade of law firmly blocking the fragments of Chu Ge's music, remaining motionless.

But only he himself knew that the real battle had only just begun.

At the moment the two forces of law collided and intertwined, a special thought entered his mind.

That was the voice of the law itself.

The five painstakingly inherited fragments of musical laws unexpectedly stirred and spontaneously expressed their desire to follow Chu Ge.

Realizing this, Chu Ge took the opportunity to use his own fragments of law as a medium to try to draw upon the other party's law power.

To her surprise, the matter went exceptionally smoothly.

In a short time, one-fifth of the power of the laws that William had condensed in his longsword was completely devoured by her.

The source of the laws she devoured rapidly condensed within her body, transforming into her second fragment of the laws of music.

The moment the new fragments took shape, they immediately flew out of the body and joined the ranks of those devouring the opponent's laws, accelerating the dismantling and dissolving of that law-based longsword.

Millions of viewers in the live stream were completely stunned by this groundbreaking scene.

[When did Alice acquire a fragment of law?]

Look at William's Law Blade! It's shrunk considerably, losing a full fifth of its power!

【No, what do you mean by you fighting someone and incidentally taking their power away?】

[666! They're not even acting anymore! They're just going to open the laurel wreath directly!]

Don't make your sister Ai laugh, she didn't turn it off.

So... Alice cheated on William? Is Alice still a good girl?

While ordinary viewers could only marvel at the absurdity of the visuals, Zoga, watching from mid-air, had already seen every single detail.

Watching Chu Ge successfully devour and refine the fragments of his opponent's laws, the shock in his eyes intensified.

At that moment, he was completely certain.

Chu Ge's talent is among the most outstanding geniuses in all the worlds, far surpassing ordinary prodigies.

"So what if your talent is extraordinary?"

Zoga's eyes were cold as he muttered to himself.

"Today the grand ceremony concludes, and all will inevitably face death."

Time passed slowly, and five minutes flew by.

With the help of the two fragments, Chu Ge's devouring speed increased significantly.

William's remaining power of law was once again devoured by the origin of a fragment.

At this moment, the situation on the field is even, with each side holding three fragments of the laws of sound.

But William's disadvantages were secretly widening.

William's playing speed had become almost frantic, and he was on the verge of a mental breakdown.

He couldn't accept the situation before him, and was filled with incomprehension and resentment.

He couldn't understand why the opponent could suppress him with only one fragment, despite having five fragments, resulting in such a huge difference in combat power.

What happened next was even more devastating.

He clearly sensed that the three remaining fragments of law within his body were all generating strong disturbances.

These fundamental laws that had accompanied him for many years and nurtured his growth suddenly all had the idea of ​​breaking away, wanting to escape his control and actively seek refuge with Chu Ge.

"Why...you are clearly my power! Why did you go to that woman!"

"What's so great about her?!"

A bright green hat was placed on his head.

William, who had always prided himself on his composure in the face of adversity, could no longer maintain his dignity and his composure completely collapsed.

He broke down.

He knew perfectly well that the only way to stop the fragments from being devoured was to surrender and end the final battle early.

Surrendering would mean missing out on the championship title.

Not only that, the elegant, composed, and powerful persona he has cultivated for so long will completely collapse, and his personal reputation and the reputation of the entire Wei family will be utterly ruined.

Victory or defeat, reputation, family honor—layers of shackles trapped him in a dead end.

Caught between a rock and a hard place, with nowhere to go.

He could only stand frozen in place, watching helplessly as his power of laws was dismantled, devoured, and stripped away bit by bit.

As the number of law fragments in Chu Ge's possession increased, the speed at which they were devoured and dismantled continued to soar.

Furthermore, William's fragments of law were already inclined to submit, so their resistance was negligible.

In just three minutes, all the fragments of the laws of sound within William's body were completely devoured and refined by Chu Ge, leaving not a trace behind.

The moment all the fundamental laws completely detached from his body, William suffered an extremely severe backlash from his own fundamental nature.

A terrifying impact swept over his entire body, and he was thrown backward uncontrollably, crashing heavily onto the ground outside the competition platform.

The entire room fell silent.

Millions of viewers were stunned, and hundreds of millions of comments in the live stream were instantly wiped out, with no one making a sound.

After a long silence, an audience member finally spoke, his voice trembling with disbelief.

"So... the finals are over?"

"Was the final champion Alice?"

"Was that William who just flew backwards? I still can't believe it."

The stadium staff finally snapped out of their shock and quickly picked up the broadcasting equipment to prepare to officially announce the final result of the championship.

Before the match announcement could even begin, a majestic, imposing, and unyielding voice pierced the entire world.

"Gentlemen, I have something to announce."

The sound covered every corner of the music world, reaching the ears of every living being.

Whether they were cheering, shocked, or stunned, everyone subconsciously stopped what they were doing and looked up at the sky.

High above the sky, Zoga's six pure white angel wings spread out, exuding a sacred and majestic aura that swept across the heavens and the earth, encompassing the four seas and eight wastelands.

He raised his hand and made a grasping motion, and a sacred horn, entirely gilded, quietly appeared in his palm.

Zoga lightly touched the horn with his thin lips and slowly began to play.

The powerful and resonant horn sound reverberated through the sky, like an ancient deity preaching, possessing supreme divine power that made all things in heaven and earth bow down.

Above the sky, a narrow, dark crack slowly opened, from which a vast, otherworldly aura emanated.

Zoga looked up into the depths of the crack, a victor's smile curving his lips.

"Fellow tribesmen, it's time to eat."