Chapter 112: The 15th Point of Divine Refining [The Grand Finale]

There was still an hour before the Immortal combat performance began. On Tangshang Avenue in Hangzhou Century Square, the sky had only just begun to lighten, and the streets were packed with people. Some had even climbed onto the roofs of cars.

Reporters from every major media outlet, along with cameramen carrying their equipment, were interviewing the crowds.

A female reporter casually approached a young passerby and asked, “What are your thoughts on this combat performance?”

The young man smiled. “Teacher Xiaotian’s radio broadcast of Journey to the West has reached Chapter Fifty-Four, the Kingdom of Women. The Heavenly Melody Network single-handedly overcame all the major stars and became the undisputed ruler of the airwaves. During the Star-Suppressing Tower incident, he was framed by Ying Dengbo and Zhang Hao. For the sake of a woman surnamed Su, he detonated the Illusion, causing millions of people to light lamps for the dead. Now I’m really looking forward to his combat performance. Anything produced by Teacher Xiaotian is bound to be a masterpiece.”

A young fellow leaned toward the camera with a grin. “A performance involving fifteen hundred people has never really succeeded before, and this piece, Immortal, is supposedly going to be performed simultaneously by a million people. Honestly, I’m not very optimistic. But just to watch a holographic movie, I spent the full nine hundred and ninety-eight Wuyuan.”

After saying that, he held up the glasses in his hand and flashed them toward the camera. They were the multifunctional glasses being sold nationwide for this event, combining holographic lenses, reading glasses, nearsighted lenses, plano lenses, astigmatism lenses, sunglasses, and several other modes.

Each mode also came with its own corresponding earphones. Under ordinary circumstances, they would have cost 9,999 Wuyuan. This time, however, they were being sold at cost—not for profit, but simply to build momentum.

After the interview, the beautiful reporter smiled at the camera. “Everyone watching at home knows that this is not only the largest and most expensive holographic film ever produced in Fama, but also one of the most spectacular holographic films in the entire Hongkun Heavenly Realm. Apart from Teacher Xiaotian’s fans, many people who are not optimistic about the performance have still come outdoors to watch, because this event is also connected to the combat personnel at the Star-Suppressing Tower. This is an action in which all of Fama stands united. Fama is invincible—victorious in every battle!”

Wuchuan Datong Square was crowded with people carrying violins, trumpets, and all manner of other instruments.

From Yunluo to Dalan, Yanjing to Beihai, all of Fama was in a frenzy. This was a moment of national celebration, and no one was unaware of it.

After reporters had visited numerous locations and captured a wide range of scenes, they contacted their respective news teams. Each of them was preparing a report before the Eighty-Eight Pearls of the North and the grand staircase.

Though the reporters all had different appearances, they were saying essentially the same thing.

The cameras turned toward the venue. After days of construction, an imposing stage had finally been completed, while a force of more than ten thousand people was distributed in perfect order across the grounds.

As the cameras continued recording, the reporters began their reports with smiles.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the stage before you is where today’s combat performance will take place.”

“Wait—Teacher Xiaotian has appeared!”

“Wow, that’s the Silver Dragon fighter jet! It is said that today’s combat performance will begin with a grand finale of sorts—a performance known as Immortal—and Teacher Xiaotian will be performing aerial maneuvers in the fighter jet.”

“This fighter can reach a top speed of eighteen times the speed of sound. It can reach any location in Fama within an hour. Teacher Xiaotian has also announced that he will appear in various parts of Fama during the performance.”

At those words, more than a billion viewers across Fama were stunned. Then, their astonishment turned into wild delight.

They were delighted because they would be able to see Le Xiaotian with their own eyes.

The next moment, all of Fama began roaring toward the heavens. The terrifying sound waves gathered and spread at astonishing speed. Before long, the entire Blue Moon Island could hear them and feel the violent tremors.

The atmosphere ignited almost instantly.

At the same time, reporters from every major media outlet rushed toward Le Xiaotian.

Blocked by sixteen adjutants, Le Xiaotian walked steadily beside Chen Fang, dressed in a specially made flight suit. Their destination was the dazzling Silver Dragon fighter jet.

To heighten the effect, the words “Fama Must Win” had been painted across the fuselage, symbolizing the unity of the entire nation.

As microphones reached toward him, Le Xiaotian maintained a solemn expression and strode forward with measured confidence.

“The battle has finally begun. Are you ready?”

“Are you ready?”

His question brought the scene to a sudden silence. Then, an eruption like a burst dam swept across the square.

“We’re ready!”

The roar rose again. It seemed to crack the sky itself, and the emotions of the crowd were thoroughly stirred.

At that moment, Le Xiaotian glanced toward the stage.

With a sharp movement, all fifteen hundred performers raised their instruments in unison. Every face was solemn as they prepared to play.

Le Xiaotian’s right hand rose as well.

“Teacher Xiaotian is about to conduct!”

Thousands of reporters suppressed their excitement as they began reporting, while the crowd stepped aside one after another. Everyone understood that it was beginning.

With a swift motion, Le Xiaotian brought down his right hand.

“Ahhh!”

Boom!

In an instant, the male and female choirs threw back their heads and began to sing. After days of training, the voices of hundreds sounded as though a single person were roaring. The thunderous timpani struck the first blow.

The sacred choral style, combined with the majestic timpani, filled the air. As the brass section raised its instruments and blared toward the heavens, the world seemed to fall silent, and an atmosphere of overwhelming grandeur emerged.

This was the opening of the finale, Immortal—“Return of the King,” a production of Laser Dog Music.

As the solemn music resounded and the chorus accompanied it, Le Xiaotian moved to the stately rhythm with confident strides. An invisible aura surged from him, making him seem like a king returning from afar.

He no longer needed to conduct. True conducting was not accomplished through gestures at the front of the stage, but through the work done behind it. This was enough.

When he reached the Silver Dragon fighter jet, Le Xiaotian surveyed the entire venue. Then, beneath the gaze of countless people, he climbed into the cockpit.

With the Empress behind him in this battle, there was no point in hiding anything. No matter how people guessed or reasoned, Fama could no longer survive by keeping secrets. Thus, Le Xiaotian brought Chen Fang with him openly.

Besides, the two of them had confirmed their relationship the previous night. Chen Fang did not avoid suspicion either. Wherever he went, she would follow.

Inside the fighter’s cockpit, Le Xiaotian pulled Chen Fang close, fastened their safety harnesses, lowered the canopy, and pressed the ignition button.

“What’s the situation?” he ordered.

Before long, the cockpit filled with a series of gridded holographic displays. Each grid represented a command center, with one commander responsible for a different region of Fama.

Although there were more than a thousand sub-screens, the scene was not chaotic in the slightest. Beginning with Yanjing, the commanders started reporting.

“Reporting to the commander: the airspace over Yanjing has been completely restricted. You may begin the performance.”

“Reporting to the commander: the airspace over Beihai has been completely restricted. You may begin the performance.”

“Reporting to the commander: the airspace over Yunluo has been completely restricted. You may begin the performance.”

“Reporting to the commander: the airspace over Dalan has been completely restricted. You may begin the performance.”

“Reporting to the commander: the airspace over Hangzhou has been completely restricted. You may begin the performance.”

“Reporting to the commander: the airspace over Wuchuan has been completely restricted. You may begin the performance.”