Online Cultivation
episode 202

After returning to the Royal Blossom Hotel, Elder Shan sighed as he looked at Yuan, “I know you will attract the attention of Sect Master Song in the competition with your talent, but I don't think we'll meet him before the competition, and he's even trying to hunt you down. This will be a problem”

“Why can it be problematic? I have already declined his invitation to join the Celestial Melody Academy, ” Yuan said.

“Just because you refused his invitation doesn't mean he'll give up on you, Disciple Yuan. And knowing Senior Song's character, he will most likely keep trying to hunt you down until he gets bored, which might take several years if not decades”

"Hopefully the Sect Master can convince Senior Song to surrender." Elder Xuan sighed loudly.

“ Anyway, you have to stay inside the hotel for the rest of the day. It's best to stay calm after what happened in the park today because I'm sure it's already spread as we speak. ”

As Elder Xuan guessed, though, the people who witnessed Yuan's appearance had already spread what they witnessed and how an unknown zither expert from the Dragon Essence Temple had defeated the Sect Master of the Heavenly Melody Academy, Song Ling’er. Of course, no one believed this rumor at first, as they would have already known about such an expert if he really existed.

But as more and more people began to spread the word even some prominent musicians said the same thing, some people could not help but start believing the rumors to some extent.

“Because there is nothing to do until the competition tomorrow, I will log out for today,” Yuan said to the elders before logging out in their room and spending the rest of the day cultivating in the real world, even leveling up one level by the end of the day, reaching Spirit Apprentice level 7.

The next day, after returning to the game and some preparations, Yuan and the others left the hotel and went to the gathering area again.

“Good luck, you two. We will watch your performance in the audience area,” elder Shan said to Yuan and Fei Yuyan as soon as they reached outside the gathering area.

“Hopefully succeed, Yuan! I will support you!” Xuan Wuhan said to him with a bright smile on his face.

"Good luck, Disciple Yuan .." Min Li said to him, feeling a little awkward, as this was the first time he had been in such a situation.

“Hopefully succeed, and most importantly, have fun.” Elder Xuan said with a smile.

"Thank you all," Yuan said to them before following Fei Yuyan inside the meeting area.

“Hm? There seem to be fewer people here today than ever before. What's going on?" Yuan asked after realizing that the meeting area was much emptier compared to yesterday.

“Only allowed participants here now, that's why.” Fei Yuyan said. “By the way, there's still an hour left until they close the gate and start the competition. Let's find a place to wait until then. ”

Yuan nodded and followed Fei Yuyan around until they found an empty spot under the tree, where they continued to wait.

“See there” isn't that Fairy Fei from the Dragon Essence Temple? He also participated in this year's competition!”

“But who's the partner? And why is that guy wearing a mask?”

“Halo, Fairy Fei. I am Wan Hu from the Wan Family. I just want to let you know that I started playing Zither after watching your performance in the previous competition, and now I myself am participating in that competition.”

“Peri Fei, do you remember me? I am Du Ruhui, and I was ranked 8th in the last competition. ”

Fei Yuyan glanced at these people, and then she said, "Please don't bother me now, I'm trying to concentrate on the competition. If you have time to chat, use that time to prepare for the competition.”

These people were stunned by Fei Yuyan's cold response, but it was unexpected, as Fei Yuyan was known to be distant towards others, especially men.

Meanwhile, Yuan scanned the area, even paying attention to the people who had just entered the place, almost like they were looking for a certain individual.

Of course, he was just trying to see how many participants there were players.

Time passed quickly, and the gate of the meeting closed exactly an hour later.

"Welcome to the 100th Sitar Competition."

A familiar face suddenly appeared before the participants and said loudly, immediately silencing the place.

"That's Senior Zou ..." Yuan muttered after seeing him.

“My name is Zou, and I am one of the judges who will participate in this year's competition,” said Senior Zou, and he continued, “Allow me to introduce two other judges who will work with me today.”

A few seconds later, two figures descended from the sky and landed beside Senior Zou.

One was a woman wearing a deep red dress and a veil over her head, while the other judge was a handsome tall man who exuded a powerful aura.

"On my right side, we have Senior Song, Sect Master of the Heavenly Melody Academy." Senior Zou introduced Song Ling’er.

He then pointed to the tall man and said, "On the other hand, we have Elder Jing from the Sky and Earth Palace, our sponsor for this year's competition!"

After introducing the judges, Senior Zou continued, “Usually, we will judge each of you separately until the final event, but as you might expect, we will judge each of you separately until the final event, we will do things a little differently for this year's competition.”

While Senior Zou was talking about the competition, Song Ling’er was looking for the crowd with his sharp eyes from behind the veil, seemingly trying to find a certain individual.

‘Find him! He really participated in this competition! Yuan!’ Song Ling’er's eyes widened when he saw Yuan with his black jade mask standing beside Fei Yuyan, and he could immediately feel his heart beating a little faster than it did a moment ago for some reason.