World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 120 - 120 104 Slapping the Rival's Face Shocking the Whole Audience Part Two_2

120: Chapter 104: Slapping the Rival’s Face, Shocking the Whole Audience (Part Two)_2 120: Chapter 104: Slapping the Rival’s Face, Shocking the Whole Audience (Part Two)_2 So, he followed up by asking, “What do you think of this piece I’ve composed?”

Suo Lun said, “It’s incredibly novel and bold.

The bright moon shines universally, tranquil and serene.

Suddenly, a heavenly dog attacks, and the bright moon is engulfed by darkness.

A beauty appears, her radiant light piercing the darkness, saving the moon above.

In the end, the moon in the sky seems to shine solely for her.”

Suo Lun’s interpretation took him by surprise, his inner self astounded.

Discerning the story behind a piece of music is exceedingly difficult.

Yet Suo Lun, after a single listen, explained it without the slightest discrepancy, showcasing a high level of artistic sensitivity.

But the key point was, ZhI You felt as though his thoughts were being seen through, so amidst his pride, he was filled with resentment.

The audience, who originally found the piece simply enjoyable to listen to, were shocked to discover this layer of meaning and were even more amazed.

It turned out, the entire piece was composed just to highlight Gui Qinshao’s beauty.

Moreover, the story ingeniously used the tale of a heavenly dog devouring the moon and beauty’s salvation to enhance the entire piece.

It was truly ingenious.

Meanwhile, inside Suo Lun’s heart, he was criticizing, “You, ZhI You, are really shameless in your pursuit of the girl’s affection.

Coming up with a segment like ‘beauty saves the moon’, your romantic tactics are just too…

too exaggerated, too mushy for words.”

In the eyes of artistic masters, the piece is considered low in style, somewhat gaudy.

But admittedly, it’s an unmatched lethal weapon when it comes to wooing a girl.

Elevating a girl’s beauty to such an extent, conveyed in such a lavishly romantic way, that even the moon can save, is there a more beautiful woman in the world?

Indeed, after hearing Suo Lun’s explanation, Gui Qinshao’s stunning face blushed a touch of rosiness, a clear sign of joyful intoxication.

There’s no girl who doesn’t like to be praised for her beauty.

The key lies in whether the praise is tactful and not vulgar.

ZhI You said, “Then Princely Heir, please score me and rate my piece.”

After pondering for a while, Suo Lun said, “As for the Princely Heir’s piano skills, 9.5 points.

But for this piece, I can only give an 8, too gaudy, as if it was created solely for showing off.”

Upon saying this, ZhI You’s expression completely changed.

Because Suo Lun was not lying, nor had any intention of downplaying, he directly pierced through ZhI You’s ruse.

The others, upon hearing this, immediately felt indignant, especially the noble ladies, who began to question and mock Suo Lun.

“Hmm, Suo Lun is purely jealous, you’d be impressive if you could play even half as well as Princely Heir ZhI You.”

“8 points?

It fully deserves a 10, even an 11, higher than a perfect score.”

“The spoilt sons of wealth are just that, spoilt and envious of the talented.

Our eyes are crystal clear.”

“Suo Lun, you prodigal son, what do you know about art, you can only squander fortune and ruin good women.

No wonder your family’s lands were taken, and you’re deservedly chased out like a stray dog.” This girl, clearly an ardent fan of ZhI You, had escalated to personal attacks.

Suddenly, ZhI You raised both hands, silencing everyone’s mockery and laughter aimed at Suo Lun.

Then, with an angry yet laughable expression, he said, “Good, good, good.

Well then, I would like to appreciate Count Suo Lun’s piece and see just how high his artistic realm is, how extraordinary and refined.

Everyone be quiet, we shall await Count Suo Lun to perform for us, to witness such elegance!”

Thus, the entire audience reluctantly quieted down, took their seats again, and looked on with critical eyes and expressions, waiting for Suo Lun’s performance.

However, many were still whispering, pointing at Suo Lun in skepticism and disdain.

They decided that even if Suo Lun played adequately, they would still dismiss his performance as worthless.

After all, Suo Lun was currently a downcast dog, and what’s more, he was a rival in love to Princely Heir ZhI You.

…

Suo Lun closed his eyes.

Originally, he had two choices.

The first option was the vigorous and flashy “Turkish March”, which he could simply rename as “Rage Wave March”.

The second option was “Carmen Fantasy”.

But since Princely Heir ZhI You had already set the tone, wanting it to echo his “Moonlight”, neither of the two options were suitable.

To directly correspond with his “Moonlight”, that was simple, Master Beethoven just happened to have a “Moonlight Sonata”.

This piece, from slow to intense, not only has a high artistic realm but can also be used for showing off.

But if at this moment, he were facing the master artists of the Dragon Temple, this piece of music would undoubtedly be the most appropriate to conquer their artistic souls.

However, the audience at this time were a group of aristocrats and high-ranking samurai lords with not a high standard of artistic appreciation, at most, they were merely pretentious followers of elegance.

Therefore, “Moonlight Sonata” was not suitable.

A piece had to be chosen that with just two notes, could pierce the heart, pierce the soul.

That would make them think, “What is this music?

How can it be so melodious?

How can it be so stunningly beautiful?”

The effect that Suo Lun aimed to achieve was an instant kill, to completely annihilate Crown Prince Zhi You.

Just one or two notes to utterly annihilate Zhi You’s showy piece.

Thus, the piece that Suo Lun selected was a thousand-year-old Chinese classical masterpiece, a jewel of art, “Spring River Flower Moon Night.”

How astonishing was this piece?

At the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics, the first line sung by that dan role instantaneously conquered everyone.

Regardless of race, regardless of the country.

It was truly the sound of heaven, no matter who it was, even if they had never heard this piece before, their first reaction after listening was a flutter in their hearts and hairs standing on end.

Fuck, what is this music?

How can it be so stunning?

How can it be so enchanting?

As for Zhi You’s original piece “Moonlight,” Suo Lun had already given his verdict; because it showed off technical skill, it sounded quite pleasant during the performance.

But after listening, its charm faded and faded, feeling not so remarkable.

Even regret would form inside for the praise once given to the piece.

After all, Zhi You was just someone who liked to exhibit his skills, not any artistic master.

The “Spring River Flower Moon Night” that Suo Lun was about to play, arranged specifically for the piano, brought out the ethereal beauty and astonishment of the piece to the ultimate.

The harpsichord, owing to its special physical properties, was even more appropriate for playing this piece compared to the piano.

So, the effect of the upcoming performance would definitely be instantly soul-stirring.

Suo Lun looked at the noisy crowd and at Gui Qinshao, who had once again become lazy, and said, “The piece I will perform is called ‘Flower Moon Night.’

“Tsk!” The noble girls who supported Zhi You immediately showed disdain, saying if the Princely Heir played “Moonlight,” you just come out with “Flower Moon Night”—such shameless bandwagoning.

Suo Lun took a deep breath, gathered his dragon force and spiritual power, and gently pressed the piano keys to start his performance.

“Spring river water flows level with the sea, At sea, the bright moon rises with the tide!”

Immediately, incredibly ethereal, incredibly stunning notes were played.

Suddenly, there was a deathly silence.

All noise, all whispering, came to an end.

Just a few notes, so casually, inattentively, pierced through everyone’s soul in an instant.

This…

is too beautiful, too astonishing!

These astounding notes didn’t seem to flow from Suo Lun’s fingers, but as if they truly came from…

beyond the nine heavens.

Just fourteen notes, their mystery and transcendence washing over everyone’s ears in an instant.

The type that rings in your ears first, then reverberates in your heart, lingering on!

A true artistic treasure ignores race, overlooks crowds, and achieves an all-round instant kill.

Even a person with no understanding of art will feel after listening that this is the best.

So, in just under twenty notes, Suo Lun’s “Flower Moon Night” completely annihilated Zhi You’s piece!

Yes, a complete annihilation, not even leaving any remnants.

Zhi You’s vulgar piece could only tickle the ears but couldn’t reach the heart, couldn’t deceive the soul.

Facing the millennial masterpiece, the artistic treasure performed by Suo Lun, its transcendental ethereal quality instantly left it utterly defeated.

Just fourteen notes were all it took!