The Sound Valley Is Acting Strange; the Sound Valley Master Appears

The moment Xiao Yan stepped into the spatial barrier, he got a general sense of the situation inside the valley.

Immediately, without the two women's knowledge, he used his Soul Power to create a soul barrier for them, preventing them from being affected by this place.

"Let's go, Senior Brother, let's hurry to the location of this exchange conference." After expressing her regret, Mu Qingluan called out to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan nodded and followed.

Because today was the day of Sound Valley's concert, they only saw two or three of Sound Valley's disciples along the way; almost everyone else had gone to the venue.

According to Mu Qingluan's account, Xiao Yan also learned the location of the concert.

That place is the core area of Sound Valley, and also the sacred place where the Sound Valley has been passed down for many years, called the Listening Waves Sacred Pool.

The concert was quite simple; it brought together disciples from the valley, Qingluan, and other friendly clans by the Holy Pool to exchange their insights on music.

It's similar to the elegant poetry gatherings of literati, where a group of people get together to cultivate their minds and refine their tastes.

These concerts are held every few years and have long been a tradition in this Sound Valley.

Led by Mu Qingluan, the three quickly arrived at the concert venue.

At first glance, it was a sea of people, a sea of heads.

However, to Xiao Yan's surprise, about 85% of them were women, with slightly fewer men.

Furthermore, there are quite a few Dou Wang and Dou Emperor among the young disciples of Sound Valley, and their overall strength is much stronger than that of the disciples of Burning Flame Valley. Some of them have even reached the Dou Zong level.

What's most outstanding about them is their souls, all of which have reached the level of Alchemist of the same rank.

Xiao Yan couldn't help but marvel at the strength of the souls of the Sound Valley disciples; even some of the Alchemist disciples of the Starfall Pavilion were slightly inferior.

"Oh right, Senior Brother, I forgot to tell you, the vast majority of the disciples in the Sound Valley are girls!" Seeing Xiao Yan's stunned expression, Mu Qingluan added with a smile.

"If you put it that way, then I, your Senior Brother, will have to perk up," Xiao Yan said with a smile.

The three of them stood out among the disciples, quickly attracting the attention of many.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yan felt all sorts of disgusted and resentful gazes directed at him, mostly directed at him, with only a small portion falling on Mu Qingluan and the other person.

"Have these people taken the wrong medicine? I don't think I've offended them, have I?" Xiao Yan turned his head and quietly asked Mu Qingluan and the other person.

"Most disciples in Sound Valley are very hostile to outsiders and have very strange tempers. Senior Brother, just pretend you didn't see anything," Mu Qingluan Yin Dao to Xiao Yan, turning her head away.

Thinking of this, a bitter expression appeared on her face.

When she first came to this Sound Valley with her clan elders, she saw the same scene. At the time, she was so upset because of her simple mind, and she thought she was very annoying.

As she spoke, she also gave Mu Qingyi some instructions.

Upon hearing Mu Qingluan's explanation, Xiao Yan's gaze swept over the disciples.

He could vaguely sense that something was missing from these disciples, which was probably the reason for their eccentric temperaments.

"Elder Yinjing, it's been a long time!"

Mu Qingluan led Xiao Yan and Mu Qingyi through a series of turns until they finally arrived in front of a woman whose face was filled with sorrow. She greeted her warmly.

"It's Qingluan, you've arrived quite early this time." Upon seeing Mu Qingluan, Elder Yinjing responded with a sorrowful expression, her voice sounding like she was mourning.

Xiao Yan could sense that Elder Yinjing wanted to express her happiness upon seeing Mu Qingluan, but for some reason, she was unable to show it.

Xiao Yan felt as if he had lost that ability.

His senses radiated outwards, and he could also sense that the other people in the Sound Valley were experiencing the same thing.

Some faces were filled with anger, some with mockery and disdain, others with blank stares, and still others with expressions of madness...

"Musicians, just focus on making good music! What's with this weird stuff?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Before coming, he thought he would witness a concert of the highest standard in the Dou Qi Continent, but little did he know that something was wrong with this Sound Valley.

"Senior Brother, Sister Qingyi, please don't take offense. Elder Yinjing is a very nice person, just a bit sentimental..." Mu Qingluan explained as she walked after receiving her membership certificate from Yinjing.

"That's quite sentimental, isn't it?" Even the usually aloof Mu Qingyi gave an awkward smile.

Mu Qingluan shrugged and led Xiao Yan and the other person to the area belonging to the Azure Luan Clan.

It was a circular altar carved from jade.

The altar was not high; the three jade steps narrowed inwards, with a pool of silvery-blue water in the center, the surface of which remained calm and silent.

Xiao Yan could sense that this pool of water was extraordinary; it had multiple effects, including cleansing the soul, clearing away distracting thoughts, relaxing the mind, and accelerating cultivation.

"This Sound Valley truly is a treasure trove for soul cultivation," Xiao Yan couldn't help but exclaim.

Whether it's the Thousand-Tone Resonance Steps outside, the Listening Flowers Sea behind it, or the Sacred Listening Waves Sacred Pool in this holy land, they are all excellent places to cultivate one's soul.

At the same time, Xiao Yan became increasingly curious.

I'm curious about what caused the disciples of Sound Valley to become like this.

Stepping onto the jade steps, the three finally found the exclusive spot for the Azure Luan Clan and sat down.

The disciples of Sound Valley gradually entered the altar and then took their seats under the guidance of the Elder.

Xiao Yan's gaze swept over everyone in the Sound Valley, and he could sense something amiss about almost everyone, whether big or small.

As all the disciples gradually arrived, the concert was finally about to begin.

As the surrounding space rippled, a woman slowly appeared in the center of the altar.

The woman wore a plain white flowing gauze dress, her figure was slender and graceful, her skin was as white as jade, her long black hair was tied up with a jade hairpin, with a few strands of black hair falling loose, her temperament was otherworldly and ethereal.

"This is the current Valley Master of Sound Valley, named Yin Wanxi. I heard that her strength has already reached the six- Dou Zun." As if sensing Xiao Yan's doubts, Mu Qingluan introduced her at the right time.

It's easy to tell from her tone that this little girl quite admires the Sound Valley Master.

"A six- Dou Zun..." Xiao Yan sensed that the woman's strength was not the six- Dou Zun that Mu Qingluan had mentioned, but rather the peak of Eight-Star Dou Zun.

Yin Wanxi was naturally unaware of Xiao Yan's spying.

At this moment, she had taken out a guqin that gleamed with a warm, dark light, and her slender, jade-like fingers gently plucked the strings.

Suddenly, a melodious and graceful tune resounded throughout the entire altar.

Whether they were from the Sound Valley or outsiders like Mu Qingluan, everyone present slowly closed their eyes and became immersed in the melodious music.

Xiao Yan also keenly noticed that, under the influence of this musical melody, the disciples of the Sound Valley were gradually returning to normal.

It was as if something they had been missing had briefly returned at that moment.

Xiao Yan also closed his eyes, extending his perception as Heaven Realm Great Perfection.

He wanted to see for himself what kind of thing was affecting the people of Sound Valley...