A Melody

Ziling was now completely in awe of the senior before her.

From Luoming and Hong Xuan's words, they had already discerned that this person before them was the one who had killed a Demon Venerable with a painting.

It seemed his realm was unimaginable, with even Supreme Beings showing him respect.

Moreover, regarding his mastery of the Way of Painting, Ziling was very certain that no one in the entire Three Absolutes Holy Land could compare to him!

Therefore, this was an opportunity.

If she could stay by his side, it would be the greatest Immortal Destiny.

Nan Feng was slightly startled in her heart, feeling a bit apprehensive. Ziling was too bold.

How dare she make such a request to an immortal?

But, a faint hope also stirred within her.

This senior seemed very approachable, and appeared to be generous in mentoring younger generations. If Ziling could truly get the chance...

Li Fan, upon hearing this, hesitated slightly.

Learn painting by his side?

But he had no intention of taking disciples...

"System Mission Issued: Imparting the Dao and Teaching Skills. Take the two as disciples!"

Li Fan was instantly rendered speechless. Damn it, he had no choice but to accept them.

"Alright, since that's the case, I will take you two as my disciples—"

Li Fan could only grit his teeth and accept.

Upon hearing this, Ziling froze. She looked a bit dazed, as if she couldn't believe it.

"What? You're not happy?" Li Fan asked, puzzled.

"No... no... I just can't believe... can't believe this is real!"

Ziling snapped back to reality. She jumped up excitedly, like a child, and exclaimed, "Wow, this is great, this is great! Senior accepted me, Senior accepted me!"

Her face was flushed with excitement, like an apple, incredibly alluring.

Nan Feng was also stunned. This senior actually agreed to Ziling's request?

This was too unexpected!

Was this senior really so easy to talk to?

It seemed this was truly Ziling's Immortal Destiny!

She was also genuinely happy for Ziling!

Although the Three Absolutes Holy Land had the inheritance of the Way of Painting left by the Three Absolutes Immortal, it seemed now that it couldn't compare to this senior at all!

After all, that inheritance was left by the Three Absolutes Immortal before he ascended. In a sense, most people could only cultivate to the Supreme Being realm, and most could only observe. How could it compare to learning by the side of an immortal?

Furthermore, although Ziling had excellent talent within the sect, she was often neglected. Leaving the sect now and having a reliable figure to follow was also an excellent outcome.

In conclusion, following this senior was absolutely worth it!

As she was rejoicing, she suddenly felt something was amiss.

Didn't this senior just say, "take you two as disciples"?

Two people?

As she realized this, her heart suddenly sank.

What was this situation...

She immediately became nervous, trembling slightly, and said, "Se-senior... did you just say, you're taking, taking both of us?"

Li Fan nodded. "Yes."

Nan Feng hesitated for a moment, but ultimately gritted her teeth and said, "Senior, I cultivate the Way of the Zither..."

This senior achieved enlightenment through the Way of Painting. She wouldn't be able to learn by following him. Would she have to switch to cultivating the Way of Painting?

Li Fan glanced at her and immediately understood. This girl was worried about their specializations not matching!

He couldn't help but smile and say, "Could you play a piece for me to listen to?"

Nan Feng dared not disobey. She immediately nodded and took the Jiaowei Qin from her back.

She sat down at once, her slender jade fingers resting on the zither strings.

Taking a deep breath, she plucked the strings!

A clear and melodious zither sound immediately rang out, like a gentle breeze, like the sound of a spring, instantly bringing a sense of inner tranquility.

It was like a yellow oriole from the distant mountains, faintly singing in the emerald valley, or like a babbling stream flowing over a cliff...

Even Li Fan nodded slightly. This girl's zither playing had an ethereal quality, and she indeed had great comprehension in the Way of the Zither.

However, he also heard many flaws!

After a long while, Nan Feng finally finished playing. She let out a soft breath, looked up at Li Fan, and said, "Senior, I am finished."

Ziling said with a look of intoxication, "Sister Nan Feng, you play so beautifully!"

Li Fan smiled and said, "Your foundation is not bad."

"But, you are too fixated on fingerings, sacrificing spirit for form, this is a grave mistake."

After speaking, he walked over and said, "Play your zither for me."

Nan Feng was immediately surprised. This senior... not only understood painting but also studied the way of the zither?

But she was also a little confused. When she was at the Three Absolutes Holy Land, her Master said her fingerings were not skillful or standard enough, and she needed to continue consolidating them. How could this senior say she was limited by her fingerings...

However, she didn't hesitate and immediately got up, respectfully handing the zither to Li Fan.

Li Fan took the zither, sat down, and casually strummed a string.

Instantly, an invisible, gentle wave of sound, like flowing water, washed outwards!

A casual strum of the strings, its sound moved the heart!

With just a single note, Ziling and Nan Feng's beautiful eyes widened instantly!

This zither music, clear and refreshing like a spring breeze, felt as if their souls were being awakened!

Li Fan didn't stop, his hands continuing to pluck the strings.

Instantly, it was like pure sounds from the Ninth Heaven arose!

The zither music was like a sacred spring, flowing from the Linglong Immortal, tumbling above the white clouds, soaring between the frosty leaves, ethereal and divine, exquisitely elegant!

Dao Rhyme fluttered!

Nan Feng was struck as if by lightning. She stared intently at Li Fan. In her eyes, she could clearly see that under Li Fan's unconventional techniques, there were flying kites formed from Dao Rhyme, scattering everywhere with the sound waves!

The zither had entered the Dao!

Just listening to the music, she felt her entire body tremble. It was as if all her cells were awakened, and her dormant soul completely revived!

The Dao principles within her condensed, her comprehension ascended, and her aura surged!

In an instant, she seemed to have entered a wondrous realm of enlightenment!

Beside her, Ziling was also mesmerized. She couldn't grasp the true profundity, but in her eyes, Li Fan at this moment was like a painting!

He was one with the zither, so graceful, so natural, so refined and gentle yet dignified...

She suddenly thought of a word: ethereal!

This senior before her, without any deliberate display, was naturally imbued with an ethereal aura. This transcendent temperament deeply intoxicated her.

At this moment, it felt as if all worries had vanished. She seemed to be riding a sacred flying kite, soaring through the galaxy, looking down upon rivers and mountains, immortal waterfalls rushing past her, and immortal cranes calling in the distance...

The moment Li Fan played the zither, it wasn't just the two of them. Even the Earth Chickens pecking for food in the small courtyard suddenly quieted down and lay on the ground.

In the pond, a school of swimming golden carp instantly froze, motionless, as if petrified.

On the Immortal Peach tree, the lustrous Immortal Peaches seemed to have ripened a bit more, becoming even more fragrant. The branches of the Immortal Peach tree drooped without wind, as if falling asleep...

Li Fan's song finally concluded.

He raised his eyes and looked at Nan Feng, only to see her with her eyes closed, seemingly savoring and comprehending