Section 2

What disaster? Didn't the master become a monk from a young age?

However, Tian Canghai knows that the emotional knot from these thirty years must ultimately be unraveled

The master is waiting for me at the foot of the mountain, having deliberately donned his robe, sitting cross-legged, and sincerely counting the prayer beads.

No, it was an unfortunate event from thirty years ago that led the master to see through the mundane world. In the blink of an eye, he has already withdrawn from the martial world for over thirty years, and everything has long since changed. However, the old matters from back then should also have a satisfactory resolution now

Thirty years ago, the Persian Kingdom in the Western Regions presented an exquisite ancient guqin to the court. It is said that the owner of this guqin was originally a reclusive master who, by chance, discovered this guqin that had been buried for a thousand years in a cave. The guqin is named "Chaos of the World," and there is a score in the cave that notes, when this guqin emerges from the mountain, the world will surely fall into chaos, hence the name "Chaos of the World." The master felt that aside from the wood, the craftsmanship and tuning of this guqin were unparalleled, but he did not find any other special features.

He descended the mountain with that instrument and learned to play the piece "Peach Blossom Chaos" from the sheet music

Because their plan was quite thorough, they left almost no trace. However, they forgot one thing, which is the issue of the ownership of the guqin. In a "chaotic world," there can only be one master. Moreover, once this guqin emerges from the mountains, it will surely bring great turmoil to the world

Until the great master grew old and frail, he instructed his disciple in detail before his death, warning him not to play the piece "Peach Blossom Chaos" on this guqin when harboring thoughts of greed or killing. After the master's passing, the disciple felt immense sorrow in his heart. He thought to himself that the master had cherished this guqin and this piece so dearly during his lifetime. Therefore, on the anniversary of the master's death, he would bring the guqin to the master's grave to play "Peach Blossom Chaos".

The master sighed: "It is not that I do not wish to tell you, but I simply do not know how to begin. This is a matter that occurred over thirty years ago, when I was young and impetuous, and I indeed caused quite a few troubles."

The master seemed to have noticed my hesitation and said, "If you have something to say, just speak freely."

The master chuckled softly: "Do not be anxious, allow me to explain slowly..."

The news of the court obtaining the ancient zither quickly spread throughout the martial world. Countless individuals were seized by the thought of stealing the zither, and the martial arts community was thrown into chaos. Among the most formidable group of individuals were: "Poisonless Young Master" Shen Tianqi, "Shadowless Sovereign" Tian Canghai, "Masterful Hand" Li Wuxin, "Ghostly Apparition" Wu Wang, and "Moon-Chasing Fairy" Shangguan Qing'er

However, thirty years have passed, and the ancient zither in the chaotic times seems to have truly disappeared

Only those who have encountered that esteemed person have already passed away

The next day, while it was still early, the laborers and maids had just begun their busy day with various matters. I secretly left a note in the study and slipped out through the back door while no one was watching

Master, I apologize for keeping you waiting

However, just a few days after the ancient zither of the chaotic world was stolen back, the Moon Goddess jumped off a cliff, leaving no trace of her remains. The ancient zither of the chaotic world mysteriously disappeared, and the four friends turned against each other, each suspecting the other of taking the zither. After Shangguan Qing'er died, Tian Canghai withdrew from the martial world and has since been unheard of. No one knows that he has become a monk. He has seen through the mundane world. The affairs of the world are like smoke, and the heavenly fragrance and unparalleled beauty ultimately come to nothing. His secret love for Shangguan Qing'er has also become a memory of youth. After Shangguan Qing'er died, Tian Canghai withdrew from the martial world and has since been unheard of. No one knows that he has become a monk. He has seen through the mundane world. The affairs of the world are like smoke, and the heavenly fragrance and unparalleled beauty ultimately come to nothing. His secret love for Shangguan Qing'er has also become a memory of youth. It is better left unmentioned.

At last, during one occasion of playing the piano, he became so engrossed that he was astonished to discover that the murderous intent within his heart flowed into the ears of the listeners along with the music. Those who heard the sound of the piano became mentally disordered and dazed, filled with terror; some went mad, while others coughed up blood and died. Their hearts and lungs shattered, as if crushed by a powerful internal force.

The guqin known as "Chaos Era" became famous

Why is the master unwilling to tell Ru Yan what exactly happened

The process of stealing the guqin from the palace went extremely smoothly

As if in smoke, the master was so troubled in his heart that he could not sleep, so he descended the mountain early. The master sighed and stood up: "We must reach the Longfeng Inn before dark"

These five individuals are prominent figures in the martial world, brought together by their mutual admiration. Shen Tianqi hails from the Tang Sect and is skilled in the use of poison; the saying "no poison" actually means "no man is a true man without poison." Tian Canghai's hidden weapon, the Shadowless Needle, is renowned throughout the martial world. Li Wuxin possesses exceptional skills in the art of theft, while Wuwang's swordsmanship is unique in its own right. The Moon-Chasing Fairy lives up to her name, with lightness of foot that ranks among the best, and coupled with her stunning beauty, she truly resembles the fairy Chang'e of the Moon Palace.

It was indeed a coincidence that the Emperor of the Boshi Kingdom and his ministers went to the mountains for a spring outing. They happened to hear ethereal music drifting in the air, which suddenly filled their hearts with boundless sorrow, causing them to shed tears, unable to stop. The group followed the music to the grave of a revered figure, where they discovered a young man playing the guqin with tears streaming down his face. Upon learning that it was the Emperor, the young man hurriedly asked for forgiveness. The Emperor, captivated by the guqin, could not bear to part with it. The young man generously offered it to him, thus marking the beginning of this tale.

Master, please speak quickly, as Xiuyan is already dying of anxiety

The number of people coming in admiration is increasing, as everyone wishes to test the power of that instrument, or rather, to claim it as their own

The sun has already risen high in the sky. At first, the road was rugged, passing through vast fields, and before me lay an endless expanse of forest. My heart was filled with curiosity. Yesterday, my master only told me that if there was no satisfactory answer to the matter, the martial world would likely face a great calamity. However, my master has always been very indulgent towards me; why is it this time that he chose to take me along?

They all did not expect this

No one goes to the mountain to seek the qin anymore