As the lingering notes faded, the merfolk in the entire scene finally began to converse in low voices.
"What song was that? It was my first time hearing it. It was simply too wonderful."
"Did you notice? The song was excellent, but Xie Hanmo actually performed below her usual standard. She kept making mistakes while manipulating the Gu worms to coordinate with it." Many merfolk discussed this point, their expressions rather strange.
The real reason was that Fang Yuan and Xie Hanmo had never properly rehearsed together. If they had practiced once or twice, there would never have been so many tiny mistakes.
Even so, to achieve such a level in their very first collaboration showed that Xie Hanmo's own attainments were already astonishing enough.
"Now the waves have calmed, the weather has improved, the dark clouds have scattered, and moonlight has appeared. No matter how many mistakes Xie Hanmo made, the results are right before our eyes."
"This result ought to be a draw. Xie Hanmo may even hold a slight advantage."
"It depends on what comes next."
The merfolk looked forward to the following Sea God Festival even more.
Great Elder had also seen many things. At this moment, she let out a breath of stale air, and the boulder in her heart slowly settled.
"What is going on?!" Inside the Gu house, Clan Leader Hanchao roared.
"It seems your scheme succeeded, but an unexpected accident occurred." Bu Sulian narrowed her eyes, her gaze focused on Fang Yuan. She sighed in admiration. "This man is not simple. No wonder he caught Xie Hanmo's eye. I know the repertoire well; this song was most likely his original work. From this, it can be seen that his attainments in the sound path are exceptionally outstanding."
Clan Leader Hanchao immediately voiced