C302 Yelv Qingyin!(1)

In the unique realm of the Heavenly Martial, there are no sunrises or sunsets. Instead, a semi-circular light curtain above emits a gentle glow. This means that even when walking through the forest, unless it's an exceptionally dense thicket, it never gets too dark.

Woo Zhengyang was strolling through a lush forest, while across the river, Tang Xiaoyue found herself in a barren wilderness covered in black stones. According to the red dot on the jade plate, the location they sought was near this river, though which bank remained uncertain. Tang Xiaoyue proceeded with utmost caution.

As the glowing dot on the jade plate drew closer, Tang Xiaoyue scanned her surroundings and, seeing no one, breathed a sigh of relief. She playfully made a face at Woo Zhengyang but dared not speak further.

Woo Zhengyang glanced at the jade plate. The red dot had been approaching but now remained stationary, waiting for him to catch up. As time passed, the two drew nearer until, beneath a large tree, Woo Zhengyang finally saw the person they were seeking.

It was a young man with purple hair and a blue shirt, his skin fair and delicate. Among those Fu Chuan had specifically mentioned, this individual was included. He hailed from the Cloud Fluttering Country and was a member of the Yinsha Sect. His name was Yelv Qingyin, who had placed sixth in last year's Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association, marking him as one of the four young prodigies.

Yelv Qingyin sat cross-legged, an ice-blue ancient zither before him. His slender fingers, as delicate as a woman's, rested lightly on the strings.

The delicate fingers danced over the strings, producing a sound that was both sharp and commanding.

As the music resonated, a pale blue arc shot from the ancient instrument, aiming straight for Woo Zhengyang's throat.

The Sound Sect, as Fu Chuan had mentioned, was unique. They used music as their weapon, crafting martial techniques around melodies. Their physical strength was lacking, and if an opponent got too close, they were almost certainly defeated.

Before reaching the Reality Condensing Stage, disciples of the Sound Sect rarely ventured out. At that stage, they had energy but couldn't fully harness it, only capable of mildly unsettling others' minds. Even a person with strong mental resilience could potentially overcome them.

However, after reaching the Reality Condensing Stage, their combat power surged dramatically. They sacrificed personal defense for attacks that exceeded their own cultivation level. Under special techniques, paired with the Sound Sect's unique musical artifacts, a Sound Sect warrior at this stage could extend their sonic arc attack to about a hundred feet, surpassing the limits of typical sword or blade energy.

Yelv Qingyin, the top inner disciple of the Sound Sect, was exceptionally powerful. His ancient instrument, rumored to be a high-grade spiritual tool, greatly enhanced his attacks.

Fu Chuan once mentioned that although Yelv Qingyin's attacks are powerful, they rely heavily on her ancient zither. If someone turns to flee, her agility skills would only leave her watching helplessly. This limitation means Yelv Qingyin is unlikely to reach the top ranks, but her inclusion among the four young prodigies already speaks volumes about her combat prowess.

Perhaps aware of her weaknesses, Yelv Qingyin opted for a strategy of lying in wait. When Woo Zhengyang spotted her, she had already launched her attack.

This was Woo Zhengyang's first encounter with someone from the Sound Demon Sect, and given that she was the top disciple, he couldn't afford to be careless. As a sound arc shot towards him, Woo Zhengyang swiftly executed the Floating Light Step, shifting sideways to dodge the attack.

"Crack..."

The pale blue sound arc struck a tree trunk, thick enough for two people to wrap their arms around, carving a deep groove into it. From Woo Zhengyang's perspective, even the edge of the sound arc cut in three inches deep, let alone its center.

Woo Zhengyang felt a surge of relief, grateful he hadn't tried to withstand it physically. Despite his robust physique, resisting the slicing power of that sound arc would have been a challenge.

"Clang... Clang... Clang..."

Before Woo Zhengyang could regain his footing, Yelv Qingyin's fingers moved again, sending three more sound arcs hurtling his way.

Even with the Profound Heavy Gathering Silk Gloves, Woo Zhengyang couldn't guarantee he could shatter the sound arcs with his fists alone. After all, the attack method of those sound arcs was different from ordinary attacks. As for the No Life Sword, Woo Zhengyang wasn't ready to use it yet, so he continued to dodge using the Floating Light Step, quietly contemplating a strategy.

"Crack..."

Two of the sound arcs exploded in mid-air, while another slammed into the trunk of an ancient tree, deepening the mark it left behind.

"Clang... clang... clang... clang... clang... clang..."

Yelv Qingyin's resounding music grew faster and faster, with almost no pause. One sound arc after another shot toward Woo Zhengyang, targeting him from all directions. Woo Zhengyang still hadn't figured out a countermeasure and could only keep evading...

In Heavenly Martial City, after Moh Lunhui's battle with Jin Yushan and Su Yuehan showcased his mastery of formations that Woo Zhengyang couldn't match, everyone was keenly interested in Woo Zhengyang's battles. Naturally, when Woo Zhengyang faced an opponent, especially one like Yelv Qingyin, one of the four young prodigies, it drew significant attention.

"This Woo Zhengyang isn't all that powerful! He's being overwhelmed by Yelv Qingyin to the point he can barely catch his breath!" someone scoffed, watching Woo Zhengyang dodge repeatedly.