Chapter 227 - 89: Yun Canglang’s Secret

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Hearing the noise from behind, Yun Canglang turned around, obviously not expecting to encounter his niece, Yun Sheng, here. Moon River was secluded, with few people coming and going around it. In the past years, only the Yun Family Army would come here to fetch water. After inspecting the camp of Yun Family Army today, Yun Canglang found himself reminiscing about old times and unconsciously wandered here. Unexpectedly, Yun Sheng had also made her way here, lured by the sound of the lute. Like a guilty teenager caught in the act, Yun Canglang’s ears turned red. "Sheng’er, how did you end up here?" Yun Canglang’s complexion had improved a lot recently, as he had already visited his elder brother, Yun Canghai. Seeing that Yun Canghai was in a coma but stable, he felt somewhat relieved. "Uncle, you used to come here often, did you ever meet a mysterious woman here?" Yun Sheng asked with a casual tone, carefully gauging Yun Canglang’s reaction. Indeed, upon hearing about the mysterious woman, a look of shock flashed across Yun Canglang’s face. But he quickly concealed that obvious shock, and said indifferently, "This is the vicinity of the Yun Family Army camp, a critical military area. How could there be any woman here?" Still denying it—the excuses of an old man in his thirties staring blankly at a river. If it’s not spring fever, could it be he’s pondering a plunge like the poet Qu Yuan? Yun Sheng hummed to herself inwardly; she had inquired around and knew Yun Canglang had been reluctant to marry. Officially, he claimed it was because of his hand ailment; he didn’t want to burden others. But who knows if there’s another story hidden behind it? "No matter if you do not recognize her. I just visited Captain Huang at Huang Que’s place; his illness is not a serious concern. Huang Que also gave me a piece of zither music. Uncle, I remember you are well-versed in music; could you help me take a look?" Yun Sheng, with her retentive memory, had memorized the music after a mere glance. Yun Canglang, hearing it was music, showed some interest and took a look. "What is this! Sheng’er, this music was given to you by Huang Que! Where did she get it from?" The calm facade of Yun Canglang cracked slightly, quite unlike his usual composure. His left hand gripped the paper tightly in excitement. "The music was noted down by Huang Que herself. A few years ago, she happened upon a strange woman playing this music by the river while washing clothes and spontaneously jotted it down. After I heard this music, I found it to be extraordinary; it can stir up the fighting spirit and Magic Elements within the human body," seeing Yun Canglang’s reaction, Yun Sheng knew he must recognize that mysterious woman. "She... still remembers that promise..." A warm surge appeared in Yun Canglang’s eyes. It’s said men do not easily shed tears, only in times of heartbreak; however, this zither song, acquired by Yun Sheng inadvertently, tugged at a long-buried regret in Yun Canglang’s heart. "Uncle, what regret? Do you recognize this piece of music?" Yun Sheng seized the moment, pressing him for more information. "This piece of music is called the Emperor’s Song, it is the sacred song of the two families of Di Hong Xuan Yuan from Dihong City. It is a Divine Song, only the direct descendants of the Emperor Hong Clan are allowed to learn it, and it benefits greatly in cultivation. The legend says this battle song is divided into nine Chapters, bearing extraordinary and astonishing effects," Yun Canglang seemed to have made a tough decision before deciding to tell Yun Sheng. "Could the mysterious woman by the river be a descendant from Dihong City?" Yun Sheng had never come across the name Emperor Hong in any book or ancient tome. But judging by Yun Canglang’s expression, it wasn’t hard to guess that this must be a secret place hidden from the world. The Wuji Continent is vast and boundless; the Five Great Countries and the Eastern Capital are but a small visible part of the powers, many strong ancient tribes are concealed from the eyes of the world. But it is these hidden tribes or families that have been secretly controlling the trends of strong nations on the continent for nearly a thousand years. The Emperor Hong Clan is one of these tribes, residing in a place vaguely referred to as Dihong City, where the Di Hong Xuan Yuan and another surname under the clan have been passing down their lineage for generations. The people of Dihong City do not often interact with the outside world, but it is known that every few years, some direct descendants would travel across the continent. It is recorded in history that these individuals from Dihong City are either powerful Mages or Martial Artists with astounding strength. As for Dihong City, Yun Canglang only shared this much, and as to how he came to know the people from Dihong City, and the identity of that mysterious woman, he was not willing to say more. Yun Canglang only said that he was fortunately favored by someone from Dihong City, who against the will of the Emperor Hong Clan, taught him three Chapters of the Emperor’s Song. The Emperor’s Song was originally a war chant, with the effect of invigorating blood and boosting energy when played, but if combined with fighting spirit or Magic Power when played, the effect is even greater. Legend has it that an ancestor of the Emperor Hong Clan once expelled an army of tens of thousands of Demon Beasts with just a lute and a rendition of the Emperor’s Song. Of course, that is just a legend, and by today, few are able to wield the power of the Emperor Hong ancestors through the Emperor’s Song. Yun Canglang also told Yun Sheng that the Emperor’s Song itself can be played on any musical instrument, not limited to any specific one; the flute, Xiao, Jinxu—all could be used to play it. "I now lack fighting spirit, and with my right hand disabled, I no longer have the chance to play the Emperor’s Song, so I can only pass on to you three Chapters of the zither music. You may comprehend it on your own, and as for Huang Que, you can also teach her, but remind her not to perform it lightly in front of others," Yun Canglang always felt indebted to Huang Que’s family. The zither sound that Huang Que heard was probably just the first Chapter of the Emperor’s Song. It wasn’t easy for the child to be able to play with such momentum, just by listening once, with the weak fighting spirit within her body. After receiving the three Chapters of zither music, Yun Sheng looked it over, but it seemed no different from ordinary music. Yun Canglang also reminded Yun Sheng that not everyone could learn and understand the Emperor’s Song, and she should just try it out first. If she felt any discomfort while playing, she must immediately stop in order to avoid the zither sound entering the body and causing internal injury, which would be a loss not worth the gain. Yun Sheng agreed with Yun Canglang. As for the Emperor’s Song, Yun Sheng didn’t have much hope to begin with, as she herself didn’t understand music theory. Although the power of the Emperor’s Song was not minor, intriguing people, she did not force it. But thinking that the Emperor’s Song might benefit Uncle Yun’s hand injury, Yun Sheng decided to buy a musical instrument inside Yujing City on another day to see if she could find one suitable for learning the Emperor’s Song. After speaking of the old tales of the Emperor Hong Clan, dusk had already fallen, with rosy clouds filling the sky. Above the Moon River, the rosy clouds were reflected, displaying a spectrum of colors, like a multicolored gauze flowing into the distance amidst the hazy mist above the water. Bathed in the glow of the sunset, Yun Canglang’s face was shrouded with a touch of loneliness; only after being urged several times by Yun Sheng did he reluctantly leave the Moon River.

Chapter 227 - 89: Yun Canglang’s Secret

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