Heaven

Xuefeng, Langyatai...

The so-called Langya Terrace is actually a cliff protruding abruptly from the mountain wall.

After going through a winding mountain road, you can walk from the Emperor's Palace to a platform about eleven or twelve feet square. Except for the side that connects to the mountain, the whole platform is full of cliffs below, which is extremely dangerous.

Because today is the day when the Tongtian Sacrificial Dance is held, and at the same time it is the day when the Empress officially chooses her husband, the Langya Terrace is decorated with red silk everywhere, which seems a bit joyous.

Ji Kongqing sat in the temporary shed for watching the ceremony, squinting his eyes and looking at the end of Langya Terrace opposite.

There is an iron chain as thick as a forearm connected there, stretching straight out of the platform, but the other end disappears into the mist.

This is the famous Tongtian iron lock in Yue country, it really is a wonderful sight, Ji Kongqing couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

The magic of Tongtian Iron Lock lies in the fact that the Xuefeng where the Palace of the Divine Emperor is located is already the highest peak in the Yue Kingdom. From the height of Langya Terrace to the outside, there is no other almost level mountain within a radius of a hundred miles.

The end of the Tongtian Iron Lock seems to be suspended in mid-air!

So some people deduce that this iron chain actually extends all the way to the legendary Temple of Heaven and Man, and only those with great fortune can reach the other end.It's a pity that no one has been able to confirm this guess for thousands of years.

Tongtian Festival Dance is a sword dance, which has always been performed by unmarried men with the highest sword skills in the Yue Kingdom.

He will wear a white dress and hold the Thunder Heaven Sword, the national treasure of the Yue Kingdom, to complete the entire dance on the Langya Terrace and Tongtian Iron Lock.

According to legend, the Tongtian Sacrifice Dance was created by the husband of the Queen of Heaven and Man to seek marriage. It has the power to move the heavens and the earth, and it is very suitable to be used as the opening ceremony of the Queen of Yue's husband selection ceremony.

The auspicious time has come.

The Fourth Elder Yu Yu stood in a row with many priests, and began to recite very rhythmic scripture prayers.

A young man in his 20s, wearing a gown covered with golden bells, started the sacrificial dance with special steps.

I saw that his skin was whiter than snow, his appearance was handsome and gentle, his expression seemed a bit shy, his long black hair was tied into many strands with golden bells and hung down.He held an ice-blue long sword, the color of the blade was very light, almost transparent, and there were many small golden bells on the tassels.

Although he was dancing the sword, his movements were exceptionally gentle, his eyes were moving, full of affection, as if he was trying to impress his beloved woman.The golden-red sun was shining on him, making people feel extraordinarily warm and beautiful.

Following his movements, the crisp ringing of bells and the deep chanting sounds of the priests intertwined, forming a rather magical rhythm.

Everyone in the booth watched this rare performance intently.

The man in white robe sitting on Ji Kongqing's right hand seemed uninterested.

He stretched out his slender fingers, covered his mouth, and yawned: "In my opinion, this person's swordsmanship is pretty good, but unfortunately, when it comes to dancing, he's really a layman."

It was the first time Ji Kongqing heard the white-robed man speak, his voice was very pleasant, not as young as his enchanting face, but with a bit of vicissitudes and deepness, as if it could instantly touch people's heartstrings.

Ji Kongqing hummed noncommittally.

"If you want me to say that even I, the boy who brings tea and water, can beat him in dancing!" The white-robed man continued on his own, "Is it true, Mr. Qin?"

Ji Kongqing came to the country of Yue and assumed the surname Qin.He glanced at the boy standing behind the white-robed man, and found that he had slender limbs and a well-proportioned figure, and he was really suitable for dancing.The boy seemed to have sensed Ji Kongqing's gaze, and couldn't help lowering his head.

Ji Kongqing withdrew his gaze, shook his head and said, "I think dance is not only about movements, but more importantly, it can express emotions. This person's movements and demeanor all reveal true feelings, which seems to fit the charm of this heavenly festival dance." These words. As soon as he said it, he couldn't help but feel a little sour in his heart. Who was this Su Qianxue thinking about when she danced, and she could bring out such a strong feeling of love.

"Speaking of the dancing posture, I was lucky enough to witness Mr. Kongqing's dance in the past years, and that was truly unforgettable!" The young man in blue shirt who was sitting one seat away from Ji Kongqing's left suddenly joined the conversation uncharacteristically.

Ever since this person saw Ji Kongqing in the waiting hall for the first time, he turned a blind eye to him.

However, Ji Kongqing felt that although the other party intentionally did not look at him, the aura of his whole body was a little defensive towards him, and gave him a faint sense of danger.This was obviously very different from his weak and weak appearance, which made Ji Kongqing feel a little more wary of him.

Now that this person suddenly mentioned his past in Jing country, Ji Kongqing couldn't help wondering if he had been recognized by someone.Although he has no impression of this person, but he often performed dances at Ji Xi's place in the past, it is not ruled out that he has seen himself.

"Oh? I didn't expect Mr. Yan to be the guest of Emperor Jing!" The white-robed man seemed very interested when he heard about Ji Kongqing, "I don't know if Mr. Kongqing is as beautiful as in the legend. Allure?"

"I was just brought into the palace by a family friend. To tell you the truth, I was standing very far back then, and I really didn't see Mr. Kong Qing's true face!" The blue-shirted youth stroked his temples. The beard on the side seems a little embarrassed.

"That's such a pity!" The white-robed man frowned and sighed softly, with a disappointed look on his gorgeous face, which was extremely lovable.

"However, His Majesty and Mr. Kongqing are in love with each other. It's really a good story! It's a pity that they separated due to the current situation. I heard that His Majesty regretted it so much that he almost missed him. He even asked people to keep the palace where Mr. Kongqing lived. So, I went to see things and think about people every night!" The blue-shirted youth couldn't help but sigh, "Speaking of which, Mr. Qin's figure and outline seem to be somewhat similar to Mr. Kong Qing."

Ji Kongqing couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart.

"Damn! Just Ji Xi, that villain who sees profit and forgets righteousness, how can he be with Mr. Kong Qing?" The white-robed man scolded, "Selling out my lover for a little convenience, and then pretending to be hypocritical, the worst thing I have ever done in my life What I hate is such a villain who has become a bitch and still erects a memorial archway!"

"You...how dare you call His Majesty by his name!" the blue-shirted youth said angrily.

"He, Ji Xi, is your Majesty, not mine." The white-robed man sneered, "In my opinion, only His Majesty Chu Emperor can match Mr. Kong Qing in this world." He cupped his hands towards the northwest .

Ji Kongqing was a little embarrassed when he told about her and Jing Mingrui face to face, but she couldn't help but feel a little joy in her heart, and even felt that the other party's eyes were not as annoying as before.

"Hmph, I didn't expect you to be from Chu." The blue-shirted youth snorted coldly.

"How can I be so blessed!" the white-robed man sighed, "I just admire His Majesty the Emperor Chu for a long time."

The blue-shirted man glanced at him contemptuously: "Then why don't you go to Chu State to recommend yourself as a pillow mat, and why don't you come to Yue State to swim in the muddy water?"

The white-robed man didn't seem to care about his insulting words, but looked forward to it: "How do you know that I don't want to go? If I can have a good night with Emperor Chu, I'm willing to die! It's a pity ... Alas ... it's hard to describe."

At this time, everyone in the shed suddenly burst into exclamation.

It turned out that the Tongtian Sacrifice Dance had reached its climax, the dancer jumped on the iron chain with his toes, and started the last dance on the slightly shaking iron chain.

There was a sword radiating everywhere, and there was a cliff under his feet, but the movements in his hands were getting faster and faster, which was extremely thrilling.

Suddenly the voice of reciting stopped abruptly.

The white-clothed dancer withdrew abruptly, and stood quietly on top of the sky-reaching iron lock. Only the mountain wind still swayed the bell on his body, making light rings.

The Tongtian Sacrificial Dance is over, and everyone is still enjoying themselves.

The fourth elder, Yu Yu, stepped forward and announced that the queen's selection of her husband had officially begun.The content of the first level is to be able to walk more than ten feet back and forth on the Tongtian Iron Lock.

As soon as his words fell, someone immediately retreated.

Although according to the words of the fourth elder, as long as there are no evil thoughts in his heart, the heavenly beings will definitely protect him safe and sound.But without a certain level of lightness skills, if you put on the iron chains rashly, even ghosts and gods will be hard to save.

After three people abstained in a row, the fourth candidate tried to step on the Sky-Battered Iron Lock, and retreated after walking less than five steps.

After that, only four people managed to walk ten feet away, but most of them used all four limbs to crawl back.

It was the turn of the blue shirt youth.

He tied up his clothes, took a deep breath before standing in front of the sky-reaching iron lock, staggered onto the chain, and walked back and forth without any risk.

Afterwards, one of them had the courage to put on the iron chain, and walked a few steps with a stiff face. It seemed that he found that there was no difficulty as imagined, and his expression finally relaxed a lot. He grinned slightly and walked forward in big strides.

When he was ten zhang away, he didn't turn his head, and continued to stride forward, his figure gradually blurred by the mist.It wasn't until a scream suddenly sounded that everyone realized that he had stumbled and fell!

A few people in the back line turned pale with fright when they heard the prolonged shouting.

Finally it was Ji Kongqing's turn.

He used his toes to exert some force first, tested the iron chain, and found that it was indeed abnormally strong.Only then did he step up cautiously.

Ji Kongqing walked a few steps and found that although the mountain wind was gradually strengthening, it did not pose any threat to him.

He walked steadily for nearly ten feet, but suddenly saw a vague outline of a palace in front of him through the clouds and mist, and couldn't help but feel a little curious, and continued to walk forward.

……

The palace in front of me seemed to exist, but it was shrouded in layers of clouds and mist, so I couldn't see clearly.

……

Ji Kongqing blinked, it seemed that the outline of the palace was somewhat similar to what he saw on the grassland.

……

Ji Kongqing suddenly felt that his feet were empty, and his body instantly lost his balance!