The struggle for the Nine Heavens Ringed Pendant, futile efforts, a dragon prince's forceful seizure

At the Nine Heavens Banquet.

Because of the restrictions set by the Zither Crown, many zither masters and cultivators were kept outside, unable to approach. Only a handful possessed the ability to break through the restrictions, approach the Nine Heavens Ringed Pendant, and attempt to play it.

Among them, the Heavenly Moon Zither Master moved the fastest.

His figure flashed, Zither Dao Origin Power surging around him as he charged straight into the restrictions. The surrounding restrictions could not effectively impede him at all.

Before long, he reached the Nine Heavens Ringed Pendant.

"This zither is mine."

Delight appeared on his face as he reached for the ancient zither.

His ten fingers plucked its strings.

But in the next instant, his expression changed.

The ancient zither did not budge or make the slightest sound.

"Hmph, I refuse to believe it. How could a zither that makes no sound exist in this world? I must not be using enough power."

The Heavenly Moon Zither Master's expression darkened. Origin Power surged within him and poured into the Nine Heavens Ringed Pendant as he tried to force it to sound.

But it was useless. No matter how much Origin Power he poured into it, the Nine Heavens Ringed Pendant remained completely unresponsive.

"How could this be?! I'm a top-tier Half-Immortal. My Zither Dao Origin Power is second only to a Zither Immortal's. Why would there be an ancient zither in this world that I cannot play? This is impossible."

The Heavenly Moon Zither Master spoke, his expression shifting uncertainly.

Just then, an astonishing sword intent erupted and tore through the restrictions. Dugu Yu, the Immortal Seed King from Spirit Emperor Mountain, arrived before the Nine Heavens Ringed Pendant.

He knew nothing of the Zither Dao, but he still wanted to try playing the