264: Chapter 264 The Airship Descends: Is This the Music Capital?

The massive Purple-Gold Flying Boat pierced through layers of clouds, hovering steadily above the vast sky.

Xu Chen stood by the white jade railing, hands clasped behind his back, looking down at the expansive territory below.

This dazzling pearl in the central part of the Eastern Wasteland Continent, Tianyin City, famed as the City of Music, was now fully revealed in his sight.

Unlike the solemn, iron-blooded, and murderous architectural style of the Great Xia Imperial Capital, Tianyin City's overall layout resembled a naturally formed, exquisite Guqin, quietly spread out among famous mountains and grand rivers.

There were no towering, formidable defensive city walls, nor any military fortresses bristling with blades and spears.

Instead, there were countless 環城 water systems formed by clear spiritual springs, and elegant pavilions and waterside platforms scattered like stars across the water network.

Most of these buildings were constructed from precious spiritual woods like green bamboo and red sandalwood, with delicate jade chimes and wind bells hanging from their upturned eaves. When a gentle breeze swept through, the entire city seemed to come alive, emitting crisp, melodious sounds, like a symphony from heaven.

"Master, look at the Spiritual Qi above Tianyin City."

Hua Jieyu stood beside Xu Chen, extending her fair, slender hand to lightly point towards the Void Realm below.

Following the direction of her fingertip, Xu Chen looked closely. The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi gathered above this city did not appear as a dense mist like in other famous mountains and grand rivers, but rather transformed into faint blue, visible threads of spiritual power.

These threads of spiritual power, accompanied by the sounds of string and wind instruments from various parts of the city, danced and swirled in the air with a unique rhythm, as if they were spiritual entities dancing with the wind.

Xu Chen closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

The crisp air, mixed with the Spiritual Qi infused with the Law of music, surged into his limbs and bones through his mouth and nose.

At that instant, the Hongmeng Origin Body deep within his Dantian, like parched land welcoming sweet spring rain, emitted a slight, joyful tremor.

This sense of resonance was wondrous and comfortable.

The Hongmeng Origin Body inherently encompassed all things and was most sensitive to the various Grand Dao Laws of heaven and earth.

Tianyin City, having been continuously bathed in the musical rhythms of countless Music Cultivators for years, had caused the Laws of this region to become gentle and pure, perfectly aligning with the latent artistic foundation within Xu Chen.

"No wonder it's called the City of Music. These Cultivators who practice music certainly live with much more refinement than those martial artists who only know how to seclude themselves for meditation."

Xu Chen opened his eyes, a hint of admiration in his profound gaze.

"If Young Lord enjoys the atmosphere here, we can certainly stay in the city for a few more days."

Hua Jieyu moved a little closer, her wavy long hair fluttering in the wind, bringing a intoxicating subtle fragrance. The Hehuan Sect's Cultivation Technique itself emphasized ambiance and Dual Cultivation environments, and the elegant charm of Tianyin City was like a fish in water for her, the Hehuan Saintess.

She was already planning in her mind that once they settled down, she would definitely rent a Painted Boat by the water and ascend to Mount Wu with her Master amidst immortal music.

Xu Chen glanced at the thousands of zhang long imperial clan flying boat beneath his feet, which emitted dazzling purple-gold divine light, and shook his head helplessly.

"Staying a few more days is fine. However, our flying boat is too conspicuous. If we were to dock directly above Tianyin City, I'm afraid it would cause panic throughout the city and scare those refined Music Cultivators into hiding. I came here to relax; I don't want to be worshipped like an ancestor everywhere I go."

Xu Chen's mind stirred, and he turned to give instructions to the guards in the flying boat's control room.

"Pass down the order: the flying boat is to conceal its aura and land in a hidden mountain valley a hundred li outside the city. Everyone is to remain on board and await orders. Without my message, no one is to leave the mountain valley by even half a step."

"As you command."

A uniform and respectful response echoed within the flying boat.

The massive imperial clan flying boat carved a graceful arc in the sea of clouds, slowly adjusting its course and heading towards the outskirts of the city.

Xu Chen took Hua Jieyu's hand, and a faint spatial Law fluctuation surged around them. The two transformed into two undetectable streaks of light, silently departing the flying boat and descending towards the bustling streets of Tianyin City.

Half an hour later.

On the most prosperous central main street of Tianyin City, a striking pair appeared.

Xu Chen wore a white robe, its sleeves fluttering, with a warm, Top-Grade Jade Pendant casually hanging from his waist, and he was toying with an Ink-Wash Folding Fan. With sword-like brows and starry eyes, his temperament was extraordinary. Strolling along the long street paved with bluestone slabs, he resembled a distinguished Young Master who had stepped out of a painting.

Beside him, Hua Jieyu wore a layer of ethereal veil, obscuring her face that could bring ruin to nations.

However, her form-fitting purple Flowing Cloud Dress perfectly accentuated her devilishly alluring curves. The seductive charm she naturally exuded with every movement drew frequent glances from countless male Cultivators on the street.

If not for the faint aura of a superior being that subtly emanated from Xu Chen, making others keep their distance, someone would have surely approached her for a conversation by now.

"Master, the items sold in the shops here are quite different from other places."

Hua Jieyu, like a curious girl next door, enthusiastically observed the shops lining both sides of the street.

These shops rarely sold murderous divine weapons or Defensive Formations. Most shelves displayed exquisite musical instruments crafted from ten-thousand-year-old spiritual wood and rare Yao Beast tendons and bones.

In addition, there were many peculiar incense sticks and ancient musical scores that could help Cultivators calm their minds, focus their thoughts, and comprehend the Grand Dao.

The two walked and stopped, enjoying this rare leisurely time.

The street was bustling with pedestrians, yet there was no vulgar shouting or clamor to be heard.

Cultivators, regardless of their cultivation level, mostly carried Guqins, Jade Flutes, or Long Flutes on their backs. Some gathered in teahouses to play music and discuss the Dao, while others sat alone by the waterside pavilions, playing melodious tunes.

Even the hawkers selling Spiritual Fruits by the roadside, when soliciting customers, had a unique lyrical quality in their drawn-out tones, as pleasant as singing.

The entire city was filled with Music Cultivators, and the entire city was filled with elegance.

Xu Chen walked among the crowd, looking at this harmonious and peaceful street scene, his nerves, which had been tense for many days, completely relaxed.

"Let's go, let's wander into the alley ahead and find a quiet teahouse for a good cup of tea. The people and music nurtured by Tianyin City's environment surely won't disappoint."

Xu Chen unfolded the folding fan in his hand, gently fanning it twice, and led Hua Jieyu away from the bustling main street, slowly strolling down a secluded bluestone alley built along the water and lined with purple bamboo.