By using his penetrating Dao rhythm, Yue Wen actually extended his divine sense into the ancient painting and once again experienced the music within!
The last time he comprehended the Demon-Expelling Melody, chance had played a part: Jiang Hongxiu's appearance had stirred the spirit within the painting. This time, he forced his way inside entirely through his own strength.
The Demon-Expelling Melody he experienced through his own efforts felt even more vivid and stirring!
The mournful, lingering notes of the xiao seemed to carry Yue Wen back to the ancient city depicted in the painting.
Demons and monsters swarmed above the city like clouds, frantically pressing against and biting at the grand formation overhead. The defending generals struggled to hold on, but ultimately could not withstand them for even a moment. The grand formation shattered, and countless lives were about to be lost.
Just then, a figure descended from the sky, her long skirts billowing. She played a jade xiao, its notes carrying an undertone of deadly severity. In an instant, heavenly thunder and earthly fire erupted, and ten thousand Daos struck together. Countless Dao rhythms gave rise to killing intent and joined forces to exterminate the demons and monsters.
With the evil spirits swept away, the woman landed atop the city wall. Looking down at the city's grateful inhabitants, her heart was filled with tragic resolve.
Across this vast land, she could save only this one place, while countless other mortals were suffering at the hands of evil spirits.
The dynasty had endured for too long and was already riddled with holes. Corruption had left its military neglected, exploitation had brought popular resentment to a boil, and mediocrities filled every level of the court.
Faced with the sudden mass descent of demons and monsters, the dynasty had no strength