Title of Chapter 102: The Third Prince's Cold Intent, The Assassin Organization, Dark Sky!
Seeing the Lady of Heaven's Harp's expression, many of the talented young men present felt their hearts shatter.
However, they were self-aware enough to know that Jun Xiaoyao was not someone to be trifled with.
Jun Xiaoyao noticed the Lady of Heaven's Harp's moved expression and a faint smile curved his lips.
The truth was, there were no such things as ice queens in this world.
If she was cold towards you, it wasn't because of her personality - she simply looked down on you.
The Third Prince was just such a tragic existence.
Though his status was not low, in terms of personality and ability, he simply didn't catch the Lady of Heaven's Harp's eye.
In contrast, Jun Xiaoyao was like a divine being in her eyes.
Setting aside his mysterious identity and terrifying strength.
Just his masterful skill with the zither was enough to make her heart yield.
Unfortunately, Jun Xiaoyao wasn't interested in the Lady of Heaven's Harp.
However, to set up the Third Prince, Jun Xiaoyao had to agree.
"Since the Lady of Heaven's Harp has invited me so sincerely, it would be rude of me to refuse," Jun Xiaoyao said warmly.
Hearing Jun Xiaoyao agree, the Lady of Heaven's Harp was overjoyed. Her normally ice-cold expression bloomed into an enchanting smile.
This made the Third Prince so jealous he nearly saw red.
He couldn't buy a smile from her with all the gold in the world, yet Jun Xiaoyao earned her radiant smile with just a casual agreement.
"My lord, please..." the Lady of Heaven's Harp seemed somewhat eager to discuss and play music with Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly and left with Qin Xuan and the Lady of Heaven's Harp.
Left behind was a group of admirers, looking at each other in dismay.
"Ah, Third Prince, we fought for so long, only to end up paving the way for someone else," the Young Master of the Wanbao Trading Company walked over, laughing bitterly and shaking his head.
"Are you really willing to let that guy get close to the Lady of Heaven's Harp?" The Third Prince's eyes flickered with a shadowy glint.
"I'll just warn you once - it's best not to provoke that person," said the Young Master of Wanbao Trading Company.
"Oh? You know his identity?" The Third Prince's gaze flashed.
"No, it's just intuition," replied the Young Master.
He had seen too many people and developed an instinct for who could be provoked and who couldn't.
"Can't be provoked? Hmph, even if he's the heir of an Immortal Dao lineage, I'm still a prince of the Panwu Divine Dynasty." The Third Prince snorted coldly and left with a sweep of his sleeve.
"Sigh, those who don't heed good advice will suffer the consequences," the Young Master secretly shook his head.
He had a vague feeling that this Third Prince was going to face serious trouble.
...
The zither competition at the Xianqiong Tower thus came to an end.
But it stirred up quite a commotion.
This was the first time someone from the younger generation had surpassed the Lady of Heaven's Harp in zither skills.
Many were shocked that Feng Qingling, the noble lady from Wanhuang Spirit Mountain, was completely overwhelmed by a mysterious young master.
In various taverns and teahouses throughout the imperial capital, cultivators were discussing this news.
"With the Crown Princess choosing a consort soon, all sorts of powerful geniuses are appearing."
"Indeed, even Feng Qingling from Wanhuang Spirit Mountain, who could be considered top among the younger generation, was easily defeated."
"Who knows what other monsters will show up."
"I'm actually looking forward to the arrival of that Jun family's divine son, though there hasn't been any news of his arrival."
"Let's keep waiting, I believe that Jun family's divine son will definitely not let the Champion Marquis be so arrogant."
...
In the eastern area of the imperial capital, at a quiet and elegant manor.
Faint zither music occasionally drifted out, intoxicating to those who heard it.
The moon was high in the sky.
Jun Xiaoyao, in white robes, stepped out of the manor, followed by the reluctant Lady of Heaven's Harp.
"My lord, it's already so late, won't you rest in the manor?" The Lady's words carried a hint of attachment.
She and Jun Xiaoyao had been discussing and playing zither in the manor, comfortable and pleasant.
She had never experienced such a feeling before.
"No need, I have matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave," Jun Xiaoyao said.
"Is that so? How regrettable. I hope we'll have another chance to meet," the Lady's jade face dimmed.
As Jun Xiaoyao turned to leave, the Lady called out to stop him.
"After talking for so long, I still don't know your name?" the Lady asked, her eyes gleaming.
"Becoming immortal is easy, being free is hard. Farewell," Jun Xiaoyao departed.
"Becoming immortal is easy, being free is hard..."
The Lady murmured, then her body froze as if struck by lightning, her beautiful pupils widening.
"So... it was him..." the Lady took a deep breath.
Joy, surprise, delight - various emotions churned in her heart.
She had actually spent so much time alone with such a transcendent being.
Meanwhile, Jun Xiaoyao walked through the void.
"I've already stayed so long, surely that person can't hold back anymore?" Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flickered.
He certainly hadn't spent time playing and discussing zither with the Lady of Heaven's Harp out of boredom.
Besides obtaining three hundred celestial source stones, his main purpose was to set a trap for the Third Prince.
Just as Jun Xiaoyao was pondering this.
He suddenly noticed that the surrounding noise and bustle had disappeared.
Even the lights from the buildings around the imperial capital had completely gone out.
The surroundings fell into absolute darkness, without even the sound of insects or birds.
"Oh, have they come?" Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow.
Clearly, he had fallen into an isolation formation.
Just then, a shadow suddenly appeared behind Jun Xiaoyao, a blood-red sword thrust toward his back.
Merged Dao Realm!
Jun Xiaoyao immediately judged the person's aura.
"Die!"
A hoarse voice came from the shadow's mouth.
The blood-colored sword carried a deadly edge.
"Blood Killing Sword Art - you're an assassin from the Dark Sky Organization," Jun Xiaoyao said as he turned sideways and struck out with his palm against the sword.
The Dark Sky Organization was an infamous assassin organization in the Desolate Heaven Divine Realm.
For enough payment, they would assassinate anyone.
They would even dare to assassinate people from Immortal Dao lineages.
"Foolish!"
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao block his sword with just his palm, the assassin let out a cold laugh.
His realm was already one level higher than Jun Xiaoyao's, and he was using a King-level weapon to execute top-tier assassination sword techniques.
In this situation, for Jun Xiaoyao to counter with just his palm seemed utterly stupid in his eyes.
However, the Dark Sky assassin couldn't laugh in the next moment.
Clang!
A sound like metal striking metal rang out.
Jun Xiaoyao had shattered the King-level weapon with his bare hands.
Moreover, divine light surged on his right arm, radiating brilliance.
Six Great Luo Divine Bones simultaneously enhanced his strength.
One punch struck out, making space tremble and ripple with waves of force.
"How is this possible!" The assassin's pupils constricted in shock.
Splat!
Jun Xiaoyao's single punch directly turned the assassin into a bloody mist.
Blood rain scattered and fell.
Jun Xiaoyao's expression remained icy as he looked around and said calmly, "Come out. Why hide?"
"Hehe, we underestimated this prey. Which Immortal Dao lineage's heir are you?"
From the pitch-black night around him, four figures materialized.
Besides three people in black clothes, there was actually also someone in blood-red clothes.
The blood-robed assassin from the Dark Sky Organization was at the Nirvana Realm!