boyutpedia Chapter 285 4 Gentleman God
Chapter 285 4 Gentleman God
Upon hearing this, the zither god Lingyin raised a faint smile. He gently raised his hand and slid his fingertips lightly across the strings of the zither, producing a series of clear and pleasant preludes, as if opening the curtain for the next bet.
The melodious sound of the piano is like a clear spring in the mountains or the singing of birds in the forest, making people feel relaxed and happy and forget the hustle and bustle of the world.
Shen Xing listened to the piano music quietly, but his mind started to work rapidly.
He knew very well that this was not just a simple gamble, but also a test of his wisdom and insight.
He must try his best to live up to the expectations and love of the senior Lingyin, the god of zither.
As the sound of the piano became more and more profound, Shen Xing seemed to be brought into an ancient and mysterious world.
He saw the zither player under the thousand-year-old phoenix tree, heard the solemn ceremony of the Emperor of Heaven bestowing the zither on him, and felt the deep emotion and power contained in the Biluo zither.
All of this makes him full of confidence and anticipation for the upcoming challenges.
"Shen Xing, since you have accepted this bet, you must go all out. My ancient zither is called 'Bi Luo'. It is not a thing from this world, but is made from the heart of a thousand-year-old phoenix tree in heaven. A thousand years ago, heaven held a grand concert where all the gods gathered to enjoy the music of nature. Bi Luo was given to me by the Emperor of Heaven at that time as a reward for my outstanding zither skills."
Lingyin's voice was melodious and magnetic, and every word fell into Shen Xing's heart as accurately as the sound of a piano.
He slowly recounted the origin of the Biluo Guqin, while also secretly observing the changes in Shen Xing's expression.
Shen Xing listened attentively, with curiosity and admiration flashing in his eyes.
He knew very well that the origin of this Biluo ancient zither must be extraordinary, and the zither skills of Senior Lingyin, the god of zither, were unparalleled in the world.
However, he did not feel intimidated or retreat because of this. Instead, it further stimulated his fighting spirit and curiosity.
"Senior Zither God Lingyin, your story is really fascinating. But I think the reason why the Biluo Guqin has become your treasure is not only because of its material and origin. It must also carry countless emotions and memories of yours, right?" Shen Xing said with a smile, with a confident light in his eyes.
Lingyin nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in her eyes.
"Yes, the Biluo Guqin has indeed witnessed my countless performances and mental journeys. But my story is much more than that. Shen Xing, have you ever thought that behind this Biluo Guqin, there is a legend about courage, sacrifice and love?"
Shen Xing's heart moved when he heard this. He knew that this was a hint from Senior Lingyin, the God of Qin, and also a test of his wisdom and insight.
So he closed his eyes and meditated for a moment, letting his soul resonate with the Biluo Guqin, trying to feel the deep emotions and stories contained therein.
After a moment, Shen Xing slowly opened his eyes, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
"Senior, I guess there is a legend about protection and sacrifice hidden behind the Biluo Guqin. Perhaps, a thousand years ago, a brave immortal sacrificed himself to protect the peace between heaven and earth, and injected his soul into this thousand-year-old phoenix tree. And you, through this Guqin, continue to inherit the will and emotions of that immortal, and use the sound of the Guqin to soothe people's hearts and deter demons."
Lingyin's eyes flashed with surprise and relief when he heard this. He didn't expect Shen Xing to be able to comprehend the deep meaning behind the Biluo Guqin so quickly.
"Shen Xing, you are indeed very wise. I will give you this Biluo Guqin today. I hope you can use it to play more moving music and pass on the power of love and peace."
After saying that, Lingyin waved her sleeves lightly, and the Biluo Guqin flew automatically into Shen Xing's hands as if it had a spirit.
Shen Xing felt the warm touch and powerful power coming from the guqin, and his heart was filled with gratitude and excitement.
He knew that this was not just a gift of an ancient zither, but also a recognition and expectation from the zither god Lingyin.
The moment Shen Xing took over the Biluo Guqin and his heart was filled with gratitude and excitement, the people outside the illusion could not remain calm.
This scene really shocked everyone watching the game, especially an old man in strange clothes.
His reaction was so intense, as if he had seen something incredible, that he almost lost his usual composure and began to move among the crowd, shouting loudly.
"He is the Four Gentlemen God Xinghui, it's Xinghui!"
The old man's words were full of disbelief and ecstasy, as if he had uncovered a long-forgotten secret or witnessed the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy.
The Four Gentlemen Gods, this name may be just a legendary existence for many people present, but for this old man, it may be a symbol of his lifelong beliefs and pursuits.
Someone then explained,
"You still don't know about the Four Gentlemen Gods? You are so ignorant. The Four Gentlemen Gods are the four most mysterious gods in myths and legends! They are four gods with noble character and great talents. They each represent different virtues and powers. And Xinghui, as one of the Four Gentlemen Gods, has a pivotal position. His image and deeds have been widely praised by later generations."
The old man's excitement was not groundless. Perhaps he saw some similar qualities in Shen Xing to Xinghui, or felt some familiar aura, and thus made such a judgment.
His shouting soon caused an uproar in the crowd. People were whispering and talking to each other. Some were surprised at the old man's words, while others began to re-examine Shen Xing, trying to find more clues related to the Four Gentlemen Gods from him.
As the old man shouted excitedly, people in the crowd gradually began to talk in low voices. One of the insiders slowly opened his mouth and told the people around him about the illusion that Shen Xing had just experienced, and its striking similarities to the ancient bet between Xinghui, one of the Four Gentlemen Gods, and Lingyin, the God of the Zither.
"You know, a long time ago, there was a unique bet between Xinghui, one of the Four Gentlemen Gods, and Lingyin, the God of Zither."
The insider said mysteriously, "It was a contest of wisdom and zither skills. The two gods agreed that if Xinghui could guess the origin of the zither in Lingyin's hand and the story behind it within a certain period of time, Lingyin would give the zither to Xinghui. But if Xinghui failed, he would have to play a song for Lingyin himself as a sign of respect."
When everyone heard this, they were all surprised and curious.
They had never heard of such a story, and they never expected that Shen Xing's illusion just now would be so consistent with this ancient legend.
"It is said that the bet was extremely intense, and both gods showed extraordinary wisdom and talent." The insider continued.
"With his keen insight and extensive knowledge, Xinghui finally successfully guessed the origin and story of the guqin and won the big bet. The guqin god Lingyin was also impressed by Xinghui's talent and willingly gave him the guqin. From then on, the guqin became Xinghui's iconic item, accompanying him through countless years."