BXBX NOVEL Chapter 67: How did he do that!
Could there really be a man with such incredible resolve?
Meanwhile, Timothy pointed at the female disciples, his voice full of earnest concern, as if he was deeply hurt, "I know I'm handsome and charming, but is that enough to make you lose control and throw yourselves at me?
You're mistaken!
On the path of cultivation, the most important thing is to remain focused and faithful!
Even though you can't control yourselves, my heart has long been steadfast.
Bring on ten, or even a hundred, and I wouldn't even blink!"
"Wow, well said!" Cheers erupted from the crowd.
"No wonder Timothy's talents are so formidable,his mental fortitude is rock solid!"
"I've roamed the world for centuries and never seen a young man with such a determined will.
Remarkable, truly remarkable!
Unswayed by beauty, with a firm spiritual heart, his future is boundless!"
Admiration filled the air, and many were deeply impressed by Timothy's upright character.
Seizing the moment, Timothy lectured the Blooming Sanctuary's female disciples with righteous fervor.
He started with the importance of cultivating one's mind, recounted numerous stories of people with unwavering spiritual hearts, and shared countless profound principles.
After what seemed like an eternity, Timothy looked sternly at the tearful, beautiful disciples, "Do you all understand now?"
"We understand, brother, sob sob, we were wrong to act so foolishly."
"Brother, I won't dare again."
Many of the female disciples were deeply moved and couldn't help but cry out in shame.
A ray of sunlight shone down, making Timothy, standing before them, appear even more dignified.
...
"Pfft, I can't believe Timothy actually held out, I totally didn't see that coming."
Inside the sanctuary's inner chamber, Holy Maiden Aeliana chuckled as she watched the scene in a crystal ball.
"Sylvia, aren't you going to comment?" she asked, turning to the icy Sylvia.
"What's there to say? Timothy is just a rather ordinary disciple from my Sky Sanctuary," Sylvia replied, her tone still cold, but her eyes couldn't help but sneak a peek at the crystal ball.
Holy Maiden Aeliana teased with a slight coquettish smile, "Sylvia, stop hiding it."
"Hiding what?"
"Obviously... that you have a friend who likes Timothy."
"Joking, when have I ever had such a friend! Besides, disciples of Sky Sanctuary are strictly forbidden from romantic relationships, how could that possibly be!" Sylvia's usually cold expression suddenly shifted slightly, and even her heartbeat sped up for a moment.
"Is that so? Well, that's just perfect."
Just then, Holy Maiden Aeliana's voice turned soft and enticing.
Her eyes sparkled, clear as flowing water.
She smiled and adjusted her neckline slightly, adding a touch of allure, "Actually, I've had my eye on Timothy's charm for a while and thought about offering myself to him. Since you're not interested in him, Sylvia, and neither is your friend, then I guess it's only fair for me to give it a try!"
Saying this, she seemed excited as she prepared to leave the chamber.
"Crack."
In an instant, a chillingly cold sword aura, mixed with overwhelming divine might, swept across the room.
The roof of the chamber, fortified by countless arrays, was cleaved in two with a single strike.
"Crack, crack."
The shattered jade and glass fell to the ground, breaking into countless pieces.
Holy Maiden Aeliana looked at the edge of her sliced sleeve, a chill running down her spine.
Had that sword swung just a bit more to the right, she would have lost her arm right then and there!
"Sylvia, that was a bit harsh," Holy Maiden Aeliana said with a mournful face, tears almost spilling over.
"Say one more word, and it won't just be this chamber—I'll cut you down too," Sylvia replied, her gaze icy, her aura chillingly cold.
"Sylvia, you're really cruel..."
...
The Blooming Sanctuary's feast went on for a long time, with monks from all over enjoying exquisite dishes and mingling with powerful factions from all corners of the world.
Finally, the vine pillars holding the food slowly descended, merging back into the soil, and the delicacies disappeared with them.
Holy Maiden Aeliana gracefully stepped out, her figure bathed in golden sunlight.
Her divine and stunning beauty was captivating.
"Thank you all for attending the grand banquet of the Blooming Sanctuary. Monks from all over have gathered here, and the first part of our event was meant for mingling and discussion. I hope this opportunity will bring stronger unity to the righteous paths of the world.
Now, onto the second part."
With a graceful gesture towards the sky, Holy Maiden Aeliana summoned a gentle melody that echoed throughout the sanctuary.
Amidst a flurry of dancing petals, a figure gracefully descended.
Fingers danced over the strings of a zither, playing a melody as refreshing as mountain streams and clear springs, each note seemingly infused with spiritual energy.
As the music concluded, it was met with rapturous applause.
"Beautiful!"
"Truly worthy of the Blooming Sanctuary, absolutely enchanting!"
A round of cheers and applause filled the air.
"Now, for the second part of our event, 'Meeting through Music.' I wonder, would anyone like to step forward and give it a try?" Holy Maiden Aeliana looked around at the crowd.
[Ding, mission released: Win the grand assembly. Rewards: 10 skill points, 3 uses of Celestial Feather Form, 1 chance to evolve the Binding Immortal Rope into an Epic-level treasure.]
Timothy carefully read the system notification.
Using this chance to temporarily evolve the Binding Immortal Rope into an Epic-level treasure could even control a Transcendence Realm powerhouse for a short time!
That would be...
For a moment, Timothy entertained the thought of using the Binding Immortal Rope on his icy wife.
But he quickly dismissed the idea.
A man's prowess shouldn't be underestimated by anyone!
Just a temporary control? Who do you think you're looking down on!
However, aside from the Binding Immortal Rope, the other rewards were also incredibly valuable.
In the Mystic Realm, Timothy knew well the power of the Celestial Feather Form.
It seemed this reward was too good to pass up.
On a vast field strewn with petals, two dazzling crystals stood a hundred meters apart.
Through these crystals, melodies were transformed into tangible ripples.
The higher the quality of the melody, the more enchanting the sound, and the more powerful the ripples became.
At this moment, the competition had already begun.
Initially, the contest seemed minor, almost playful.
The sound waves emitted were weak, and the competitors were unevenly matched.
But as time passed, the competition grew fiercer.
Top disciples from various regions stepped up, many of whom were masters of melody, displaying almost unbelievable strength.
Under the transformation of the Resonance Crystals, intense sound waves shook the surroundings like a battle of gods.
"The Crown Prince of Crimson Sky Kingdom has already won three consecutive victories. At this rate, it looks like no one can match him!"
As the competition heated up, Rowan's arrival completely changed the previously even playing field.
Facing three opponents in succession, he dominated each match with overwhelming victory.
Two more challengers, undeterred, rushed forward only to be effortlessly swept aside.
For a moment, the crowd was stunned, and no one dared to step forward to challenge him.
"Who would have thought that Prince Rowan of Crimson Sky Kingdom had such a terrifying grasp of melody?"
"Although his talents are only considered upper-middle class, his mastery of melody is enough to overpower everyone!"
Meanwhile, Timothy secretly used a skill point in the system store to unlock "Melodic Talent."
Then, at the cost of three skill points, he elevated his understanding of melody to perfection.
At this point, his musical prowess had reached a terrifying level.
"Let me see how I fare against him."
While everyone else was quietly contemplating strategies and hesitating to step forward, a voice suddenly broke the silence.
Timothy then walked up to the Resonance Crystal opposite Rowan, about 300 feet away.
"Is it you?"
Rowan frowned, but soon a cold smirk appeared on his lips: "I've heard much about you, Timothy. Not only are you highly skilled and talented, but it seems you also have a unique understanding of melody. Well then, let's see what you've got."
"Bring it on." Timothy nodded calmly.
A lyre appeared in Rowan's hands, and though he spoke formally, his actions were ruthless.
His fingers touched the lyre, moving so fast they were a blur.
As the strings vibrated, a flurry of rapid notes floated out.
It was like an army on the march, an ambush from all sides!
The grandeur between the notes of the lyre strings was soul-shaking.
The Resonance Crystal absorbed the lyre's music, glowing intensely.
Even those completely ignorant of melody could feel the immense power of the impending strike.
However, facing this spectacle, Timothy remained calm and conjured a harp with his spiritual power.
Seemingly without any technique, his fingers casually stroked across seven strings.
Suddenly, a tremendously strong light burst from the Resonance Crystal.
A wave of energy, more powerful than any before, rapidly spread out.
With just one strike, Timothy instantly shattered Rowan's long-prepared attack.
Timothy casually played the harp again.
"Crack."
Amidst the sound of cracking, a crack appeared on the Resonance Crystal in front of Rowan.
"Crack, crack."
The crack quickly spread, soon covering the entire Resonance Crystal.
"How did he do that!" Instantly, the onlookers were astounded.