Volume 6 Chapter 148 (2/2)

The sound blade's strength was influenced by several factors. If he used a different zither, the different strings could create different sound blades to an extent. Generally speaking, the sound blade, the zither, dou qi, and spiritual force had something to do with blended dou qi-zither music vibrations. These four aspects combined to bring forth the genuine might of a sound blade. Improving each factor would definitely amplify the power of the sound blade.

Even though he had his own dou qi and several martial skills from the Bamboo Sect, seeing Seedorf's tyrannical sword attack today made Ye Yin Zhu clearly understand how lacking his close combat ability was. His main vocation was as a Divine Music mage; it was impossible for him to devote a great amount of time on practicing martial skills. Grandfather Qin had already warned him of this fact a long time ago. Practicing dou qi was merely in order to supplement his vocation as a Divine Music mage, nothing more. Wanting to improve his close combat ability would require him to start with his Divine Music magic, and the sound blade was the best option.

Not to mention the improvement of the sound blade was related to the three previously mentioned basic factors which were predetermined. The zither was different. This he could not change. As for his dou qi and spiritual force, those required constant practice and would steadily improve incrementally over time. Today, he realized the fourth aspect; wasn't this the key to improving his sound blades?

As he pondered this, Ye Yin Zhu once again began playing 《 Devastating Allure 》. It was just that this time, he was using his spiritual force as he played, making it a true song played by a Divine Music mage with zither magic.

《 Devastating Allure 》's influence was irreversibly bound to express emotion. Even though zither magic was cast, it merely strengthened its influence. At the moment, Ye Yin Zhu wanted to better sense the wonder within his sound blades rather than practicing the zither song. A yellow sound blade arc drifted above his eight fingers. The sound blade fluttered in the air, forming a soft glow.

With a fixed, internal vibration frequency, the farther the sound blade flew, the dimmer the glow became. The vibration frequency also gradually reduced until the glowing and vibrations completely disappeared, where its formidable power would also completely vanish.

Since his dou qi advanced to Yellow Bamboo Level 5, the might of Ye Yin Zhu's sound blades could already effectively reach a range of 30 meters. Past 30 meters, the sound blade's might would immediately decrease, and upon reaching 40 meters, the sound blade would completely dissipate.

His dou qi vibrated along with the music. As he played the music, he would create sound blades. The zither notes would receive the influence of his dou qi, so his sound blades would not diminish within the range his zither magic encompa.s.sed. In other words, the sound blade affected the range at which the sound wave oscillated. The dou qi reduced the frequency at which the music note vibrated. So what would happen if he could make his dou qi and music maintain an equal vibration frequency? Not only could the range of his sound blades and its cutting power become even more formidable, it could also allow his zither music's diffusion range to remain unaffected.

This was the fundamental music foundation theory Ye Yin Zhu had gained enlightenment on, and it was also the main reason he had suddenly ran here so excited. As he thought of this, he cut short 《 Devastating Allure 》. His right hand strummed the strings at lightning speed. The instant a yellow sound blade suddenly formed, his left hand very quickly flicked the string, sending the sound blade off.

Accompanying the whistle of the sound blade, a deep and low zither note immediately became impa.s.sioned. The sound blade's yellow radiance intensified. In a flash of light, it sharply cut through a hundred meters of the forest before disappearing from sight.

Hua--la--la-- The path at which the sound blade carved had seven to eight large trees toppled over, the incisions resembling the cut of a sharp blade--exceedingly smooth.

”Fantastic, success!” Ye Yin Zhu shouted excitedly. He didn't remain excited for very long however, as an expression of regret appeared on his face. He shook his head and talked aloud to himself, ”No, this won't do. Even though I can form my sound blades in a split second and then use dou qi to make it vibrate a second later, if it's like this, how can I complete a zither song? Zither music is the Way of the King!1 It seems that the method I have pondered over is correct, but the execution is wrong.”

”Trifling Yellow Rank strength, what point is there in being right or wrong?” A voice br.i.m.m.i.n.g with contempt rang out. In a flash of silvery light, another person appeared in front of Ye Yin Zhu. This was the person who had come from Silver Dragon City, Lisha.

”You?” Ye Yin Zhu was startled. Lisha's face didn't hold a single trace of tears. Even though the corner of her mouth still held a trace of disdain, it appeared that presently, she was a bit gentler than she had been back at the Royal Library, her violet eyes holding even more curiosity.

Lisha snorted and said, ”Ye Yin Zhu, because of you, I have been disgraced today. It is now the time for you to repay me.”

Ye Yin Zhu's hands pressed into the strings of the Thundering Spring Zither as he said in feigned surprise, ”Your behavior today is known as inviting disgrace upon yourself, right? Even if you want to retaliate, you should do so against Generalissimo Seedorf. What do I have to do with this?”

”You&h.e.l.lip;” Lisha was angry. A moment ago, her gentle mood that had arose because she had been listening respectfully to 《 Devastating Allure 》once again became irascible. A layer of hazy, violet light quietly appeared, swirling around her every movement. The elements within the air fluctuated and immediately intensified. A viscous pressure once again enveloped Ye Yin Zhu's body.

Ye Yin Zhu didn't move. ”If my guess is correct, I am someone your Silver Dragon City wants. It is unlikely that you would kill me. Am I right?”

Lisha coldly replied, ”Correct, I won't kill you, but I can make you think it would be better to die.”

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Aka above all else, the best, the most important thing (in this use of the expression) ↩

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