My Master Knows It All

380: Chapter 160 You Finish Your Performance and Then He Takes the Stage_3 380: Chapter 160 You Finish Your Performance and Then He Takes the Stage_3 Among the disciples of Hundred Peaks Sect, the one from Zither Music Peak looked at Elder Huan Kong with a dumbfounded face and said, “Isn’t our debate supposed to be led by disciples?

Why did you bypass me entirely and go directly to Peak Master Cao after you asked us what we were all skilled at, and I already told you that I am a disciple from Zither Music Peak, skilled in musical rhythm?”

Lan Pili’s expression changed instantly upon hearing that Huan Kong was looking for someone to discuss musical rhythm with Cao Zhen.

He knew that Peak Master Cao was skilled in calligraphy and painting, so he was happy to let those from Thousand Caves Door debate with Peak Master Cao on that subject, but musical rhythm?

Was Peak Master Cao also skilled in musical rhythm?

He had never heard of Peak Master Cao being skilled in musical rhythm.

As far as he knew, those skilled in musical rhythm needed to practice every day and would feel uneasy if they didn’t play an instrument for even a single day, yet he hadn’t seen Peak Master Cao sing or play music these past days.

Neither did Peak Master Cao, who unnecessarily boasted about what he was skilled at.

Now that Elder Huan Kong had said so, inviting the cave masters to battle, if Peak Master Cao declined, it would appear as though he was afraid of them.

But what if he accepted?

Peak Master Cao had previously won; Hundred Peaks Sect had already gained an advantage over Thousand Caves Door.

If they lost again…

As he was racking his brain, Cao Zhen spoke with some anticipation, “Then this time, let’s include the cave masters from Rhythmic Cave as well.”

If they were to play music one by one, who knows when it would end.

So, it’s better to have a group compete together.

“Good, since Peak Master Cao has come from afar and has a request, as hosts, it is only natural for us to accommodate,” Elder Huan Kong readily agreed.

As long as Cao Zhen was willing to enter the debate, any request could be accepted.

“Snow Peak, go notify the various cave masters to head to Immortal Melody Hall.”

Immortal Melody Hall was, in fact, a massive hall.

Inside the hall were all kinds of musical instruments.

When Cao Zhen entered the hall, it didn’t take long for several cave masters from Rhythmic Cave, adorned in cave master attire, to arrive with their disciples.

While walking, a few of them began to complain to Elder Huan Kong.

“Elder Huan Kong, which dao companion from Hundred Peaks Sect has come to challenge us at Thousand Caves Door that requires assembling all our cave masters?”

“In the realm of musical rhythm, only the Peak Master of Zither Music Peak from Hundred Peaks Sect is worth noting; she did not come, so is there any need to summon all of us?”

“I heard it’s the Peak Master of Four Treasures Peak who wants to debate with us, but as far as I know, Four Treasures Peak doesn’t specialize in musical rhythm.

Moreover, to have a debate with all our cave masters?”

“Fellow cave masters, Peak Master Cao is our guest, and since he has made a request, it would be improper for us as hosts to refuse.

How about we all join Peak Master Cao in the debate?

As for how to conduct the debate, that will be up to you to decide,” Elder Huan Kong called out to everyone and sent a secret message, “Fellow cave masters, we’ve already lost to this Cao Zhen in the previous calligraphy and painting debate.

The face of Thousand Caves Door now rests on you all.

I ask that you give your best effort in battle.

Oh, and why hasn’t Master Liao Cave arrived?”

“Elder, you should be aware of Master Liao Cave’s character; she wouldn’t show up for such matters.”

“We don’t need Master Liao Cave to defeat that Cao Zhen.”

“I think there’s no need for all cave masters to take the field.”

“Forget it, those from Calligraphy and Painting Cave were too embarrassing.

For the honor of Thousand Caves Door, let’s all join in.

Every one of us should use our full power to surpass him.

Only by doing so can we reclaim the face lost by Calligraphy and Painting Cave.”

“We can play music together; if Peak Master Cao is the first to fall behind, he will embarrass himself greatly.”

“Let’s do it this way.”

The group swiftly agreed on how to proceed with the debate.

A slightly plump cave master dressed in cave master attire stepped forward and smiled, “Master Cao Cave, having so many of us together would not be suitable for any other form of debate.

Why not play music together instead?

Each of us could perform ‘Breaking Formation Robe Swamp Melody’ with our respective instruments, and the last one playing will be the victor!”

Playing music was something all of them could do, but when so many people played together, even if it was the same piece, the different styles would create diverse effects.

Those weak in the art of rhythm would naturally be the first to falter, unable to keep up, or make a mistake, signifying defeat.

“‘Breaking Formation Robe Swamp Melody’?” A puzzled look crossed Cao Zhen’s face; he shook his head and said, “I have not heard of this piece; may I take a look at the sheet music?”

He was connected with Gao Jianli, who knew only the songs Gao Jianli could play.

Since ‘Breaking Formation Robe Swamp Melody’ was a melody from the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty, Gao Jianli naturally wouldn’t know it, and if Gao Jianli didn’t know it, neither would he.

However, there shouldn’t be a big problem.

Gao Jianli’s level of musical rhythm was at ninety-nine; even if he hadn’t heard of the piece before, with the sheet music, he could understand it after a quick read.

“You haven’t heard of ‘Breaking Formation Robe Swamp Melody’?” Surprise appeared on the face of the cave master opposite him; the disciples of Thousand Caves Door who followed the cave masters laughed out loud upon hearing this.

“‘Breaking Formation Robe Swamp Melody’ is one of the most basic pieces.

Any cultivator who practices the way of musical rhythm should know it.”

“Forget cultivators, even the performing commoners of Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty know this piece.”

“Not knowing ‘Breaking Formation Robe Swamp Melody’ means you have no understanding of musical rhythm at all.”

“I think we don’t even need the cave masters; any one of us could defeat him.”