Chapter 30 Good heavens, Granny Gongsun is here!
Chapter 30 Good heavens, Granny Gongsun is here!
Qiu Ziyue listened to the few words Qiu Wentian whispered to her and her face lit up with surprise.
She looked up at her three senior brothers, her eyes filled with gratitude and renewed fighting spirit: "Thank you. With you by my side, what do I have to worry about?"
"Let's let our strength speak for itself and let those rumors fall apart on their own!"
Under the moonlight, the four of them smiled at each other, their unbreakable bond as disciples shone brightly in the night sky.
Encouraged by her fellow students, Qiu Ziyue smiled. She knew that a true dancer not only needs superb dancing skills, but also an indomitable spirit in the face of adversity.
This time, she will dance not only for herself, but also for the glory of the Valley of Passion.
At this moment, Qi Yuxuan's two bodyguards returned from their on-site inspection and informed Qi Yuxuan that someone had indeed tampered with the suspended ribbon. Several people who had been near the suspended ribbon earlier had seen Qiu Ziyue and Liu Mengdie lingering there.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yuxuan blurted out, "The people in the martial arts world were right. She really is a female demon. Wherever there is trouble, she's involved."
Qi Yuxuan turned his head and found Qiu Ziyue in the crowd. He saw Qiu Ziyue chatting happily with her senior brothers and then saw Qiu Ziyue smile. A strange emotion welled up in his heart.
For Qi Yuxuan, this man, blinded by love, has also lost his rational and trustworthy judgment at this moment.
He guessed that Qiu Ziyue was responsible for 80% of the bet, and he said angrily, "That despicable she-devil, she didn't have to be so shameless to win the bet."
But now the time allotted for an incense stick is almost up, and there is currently no evidence to prove that Qiu Ziyue was responsible, so we can only let the competition continue for the time being.
Qi Yuxuan decided that once he found the evidence, he would definitely give his fiancée Qi Yushuang justice.
The time it takes for an incense stick to burn quietly slips away amidst tension and anticipation. The atmosphere in the venue seems to freeze, with everyone holding their breath in anticipation.
Du Zhi stepped onto the stage at the opportune moment, his loud voice piercing through the silence: "Distinguished guests, esteemed contestants, after a short break, our dance competition is now resuming!"
Next, please welcome our last contestant, Qiu Ziyue from the Valley of Passion!
As Doji finished speaking, a rapid and powerful drumbeat broke the silence, the lights focused, and Doji appeared in the center of the stage.
Thunderous applause and cheers erupted in the arena, and the lights focused on the center of the stage.
Qiu Ziyue, dressed in simple white clothes, stood quietly on the stage like a sword-dancing sprite who had stepped out of an ancient painting.
She gently stroked the longsword at her waist with both hands, took a deep breath, and her eyes shone with determination and confidence.
Unlike the previous two contestants' graceful style, she chose a set of "Sword Dance to the Clouds" unique to the Valley of Passion.
As the music began, it was a melodious yet stirring guzheng tune. Qiu Ziyue moved with the music, her sword tip lightly touching the ground, drawing a silver trajectory, and a grand sword dance began.
Every movement of hers was fluid and natural, her sword flashing like a dragon, sometimes as swift as lightning, sometimes as gentle as water. Sword and dance, strength and beauty, were perfectly embodied in her.
The music was stirring, the sword flashed like a dragon, and Qiu Ziyue's every movement was a perfect blend of strength and grace. The sword shadows and dance moves intertwined, as if telling a series of legends of the martial arts world, making people's blood boil while maintaining a sense of beauty.
"Her sword dance is from the same school as Gongsun Da Niang. Is she a successor of Gongsun Da Niang? She's amazing!" a spectator shouted from the audience.
"Didn't they say that Lady Gongsun had already passed away? How could that be?" some audience members whispered.
Qiu Ziyue's dance not only showcased a perfect combination of superb swordsmanship and dance skills, but also incorporated the unparalleled internal energy cultivation of the Valley of Passion, making every movement contain the power of the wind, which was breathtaking.
The audience was awestruck by its imposing presence; even the air seemed to be filled with the aura of swords.
Qi Yuxuan, who was watching from the sidelines, was also startled and whispered, "This female demon only knows how to brandish swords and knives, she has no girlishness at all."
Qi Yuxuan said a few angry words, but his eyes still inadvertently revealed a glimmer of appreciation.
Immediately afterwards, Qiu Ziyue launched into an impromptu dance called "Walking in the Wind and Rain".
As the background music suddenly changed, she seemed to transform into a night-walking knight, shuttling through the wind and rain. Every step she took was in rhythm, sometimes as light as a swallow, sometimes as swift as an arrow, perfectly blending the essence of the Passion Valley Sword Dance with the dance, bringing the atmosphere to a climax.
Just as the audience was completely absorbed in Qiu Ziyue's fluid sword dance, an unexpected turn of events caused the entire venue to erupt in excitement.
A woman dressed in red, with an exceptional air, floated down from the sky onto the stage. Her arrival was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
The woman in red, dressed in a striking red outfit, was like a flame, vibrant and eye-catching.
Before anyone could react, she had already drawn her long sword from her waist, gracefully stepped into the dance formation, and stood side by side with Qiu Ziyue.
The two sword dancers, one in red and one in white, were like two rare flowers blooming on the tip of their swords, complementing each other beautifully.
With the addition of Gongsun Da Niang, the rhythm of the sword dance suddenly accelerated. The two sword shadows intertwined, sometimes chasing each other, sometimes joining forces to fight the enemy, their coordination was seamless.
The audience felt as if they were in a thrilling dream, with flashing swords before their eyes.
Suddenly, someone in the audience exclaimed, "Gongsun Da Niang! It's Gongsun Da Niang!"
The atmosphere inside the venue reached its peak, with applause and cheers almost lifting the roof off.
Who is Lady Gongsun?
Gongsun Da Niang's "Sword Dance" was highly skilled and unique, and was second to none in the Tang Dynasty.
Speaking of Gongsun Da Niang, she once performed in the folk, attracting huge crowds. When she was invited to perform in the palace, no one could compare to her.
She created a variety of sword dances based on the traditional sword dance, such as "Xihe Sword Dance" and "Sword Dance Hun Tuo". Her sword dance is praised by thousands.
It is because of her that later generations have the privilege of seeing a masterpiece by Zhang Xu, the master of cursive script.
Only then did I have the privilege of reading Du Fu's poem, "Watching Gongsun Da Niang's Disciple Perform the Sword Dance," a poem of both grandeur and sorrow.
Even the great painter Wu Daozi learned the art of brushwork by watching Gongsun Da Niang dance with a sword.
Some say that although Gongsun Da Niang possessed the best skills in the Tang Dynasty, she eventually wandered the world. Some say she died in loneliness, while others say she perished in the chaos of war.
Many more people lamented the rumors of her passing, saying that with Gongsun Da Niang gone, there would be no more authentic sword dance in the world.
As the night deepened, the stars shone like a tapestry, and the center of the stadium was illuminated as brightly as day.
The focus is on the crossover duo of Qiu Ziyue and Gongsun Da Niang, who are under the spotlight.
They stood side by side, swords pointing to the sky, as if two different lights were converging here, and an unprecedented sword dance was being performed.
The music became even more stirring, with drumbeats and strings intertwining, like a bugle call on the battlefield, igniting the passion of every listener.
Qiu Ziyue and Gongsun Da Niang exchanged a glance, their eyes conveying unspoken understanding and trust. Then, they stepped forward simultaneously, and the sword dance began.
Qiu Ziyue's swordsmanship is agile and light, like a mountain breeze, passing through forests and over mountains, with each step containing the rhythm of nature;
The woman in red, on the other hand, exuded a powerful aura. Wherever her sword went, it was as if a thousand troops were charging, unstoppable, demonstrating profound inner strength and an extraordinary level of swordsmanship.
The two, one gentle and the other strong, one dynamic and the other still, complemented each other perfectly, elevating the art of sword dance to a new level.
Midway through the performance, the two began a complex interaction, their swords intertwining without touching, like two dragons tumbling in the clouds, sometimes visible and sometimes hidden.
Every pose of the woman in red is imbued with the wisdom and experience accumulated over time.
Qiu Ziyue responded with youthful enthusiasm and endless creativity, her counterattacks and collaborations were always perfectly timed, leaving the audience dazzled and full of praise.
The most breathtaking moment was the climax of a duet sword dance.
Qiu Ziyue and the woman in red stood back to back, like two indestructible barriers, with dazzling halos of sword light forming around them.
Then, they turned around at the same time, the tips of their swords drawing two perfect circles in mid-air before passing each other.
At that moment, sword energy surged, as if even the air itself was being cut apart, eliciting gasps from the sidelines.
The seamless collaboration between Qiu Ziyue and the woman in red is not just a dance performance, but also a dialogue about inheritance and innovation.
They used sword dance to express their respect and love for the art of martial arts.
It was Qiu Wentian who told Qiu Ziyue that a person named Yunniang was coming to help her, which made Qiu Ziyue happy.
Will Qiu Ziyue win the crown? To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter.
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