25- Competition 1!

After telling them about her random swordplay. She continues her practice leaving them in a daze.

Zhiyuan asked; how did those teachers run away?

Masha replied in irritation; they just don't want to teach me, that's it!!

Now come for practice.

After being cut off in the middle by her, they three started to practice.

First day; they three practiced individually in front of each other. So, they can observe each other's moves.

On the second day; they practiced in dual with the same techniques. First, they tried Wuji swordplay then Zhiyuan, and in the last Masha's random swordplay.

They practiced this dual for some days and these days, they got familiar with each other's swords now they are ready to fight side by side.

After at least ten-day practice; they finally came to practice as a group, as a team who can depend on each other.

(as other students always teased Masha for her injuries, now they are all curious, just where are they practicing? If Masha got better in the fight due to training with them? They were all very curious as the day of the competition is coming soon)

There are a few days left before the competition starts. Now Masha, Wuji, and Zhiyuan are practicing with each other and making strategies to face the opponent in the field.

They made a plan that; when the opponent will come, first Wuji and Zhiyuan will attack from both sides, if they need help then Masha will join otherwise no.

Masha didn't agree with them on leaving her out from the field.

Then Zhiyuan and Wuji told her; we already had fights with many people and monsters and even in front of students. So, they are familiar with our moves. That's why we will fight first, if they will be able to dodge our attacks then you will join. Because up until now nobody saw you fighting and nobody is familiar with your moves. So, if you attack in the end our opponent won't be able to avoid defeat.

Masha replied; this sounds good, fine, we will fight this way.

Zhiyuan said; yeah, you are like our hidden weapon. We can't show you at the start.

(they actually said that to keep her away from the fighting. They don't want her to get new injuries again in any way when her old injuries aren't healed completely yet)

After making strategies, they practiced hard. But to fight those students who got terrified from a mere monster, they don't need practice. But they are still practicing to make themselves better.

Five days before competition:

Head disciple posted an announcement in the class. There were rules written on paper about the competition.

"They will be three parts of competition:

First- there will be a group competition on the first day, it will have two parts one individual and the other as a team. You have to complete at least one task to be qualified for the next round.

Second- there will be a group battle between all qualified groups and the winning groups will enter in the final round. (only one member can fight but he has to win)

Third- again a group battle but every member of the group will have to win against the other team.

The final round winners will go on weapon search".

After reading the announcement every student started whispering to their teammates. Some were worried that if one of them failed then they have to leave the battle.

Some students started praying that; they hope that they won't fight against Wuji and Zhiyuan. If they do, there will no chance for them.

But Su Jingmei and Song Yirong were looking very happy. Because they wanted to fight against Masha's team. They were thinking that since they don't have any male partner in their group if they fight with them Wuji and Zhiyuan won't fight with girls because they are noble heroes. So, they have to send Masha to fight them. And at that time they will give a lesson to Masha for confronting them again and again.

So, now all the students started their practice harder to win the battle.

Wuji, Zhiyuan, and Masha also continued their practice and now they are operating as a perfect team in battle.

Finally, on the first day of the competition:

This is a big battleground. There are many seats around the battle ring for elders and teachers. This place is similar to the punishment hall. It looks great with people but when it is empty it feels like a war ground where nobody wants to enter.

Today is the competition's first round and all the things are already set. Elders are present in their seats. They looked very refined like they never had done any bad to someone. But their faces were stone like no expression on them but feels like anger.

Wuji looks like them but didn't feel like them, Masha thought after seeing all surroundings.

Masha thought while looking around; today is the first competition and all the things are present but what about the competition? What is this about? They didn't tell that in the announcement while the other two are battles. I can't understand these arrangements. What are these about?

There are two desks arranged between the ring. It looks like someone has to sit but why?

She was going to ask Wuji but the announcement started; start the first round.

Then a commentator came in-ring and told about the task; since you are all cultivators, you need to have a perfect and calm mind during the battle. So, here is the first task. "Music Competition", this is today's group task. You are three members you have to come in-ring and present your calm temperament through your music.

(Everyone got excited because they are all from rich families and they had learned some music from the start)

But Masha's expressions weren't good.

But she is always a girl with the worst luck, and suddenly a sound came, the first task is between Wuji's group and Su Jingmei's group.

Masha didn't get a chance to talk and had to go into the ring.

Some disciples came and put some instruments on the desk. There was different instrument like Guqin, Flute, and other things. But Masha is getting pale face while seeing them.

Wuji and Zhiyuan had no idea that she can't play any of them. So, Wuji asked her to go first and choose her instrument while Su Jingmei and Song Yirong already asked for two Guqin to play. As girls from rich and prominent families, they were experts in music.

Without getting any chance to talk Masha got straight to Guqin and sat on the desk. Cold sweat was pouring on her skin. She was thinking; how to play this thing? I never went near these instruments and now I have to play, but how?

She was in deep thinking and started playing while there wasn't any signal to start playing. She put her two-finger on strings and pulled them at once. It created a horrible sound that everyone got stunned.

She said with an awkward smile; I was just checking if it is working and put her head down.

At this Wuji and Zhiyuan understands that she can't play these instruments. So, Wuji intentionally asked in a loud voice Masha, I want to play this Guqin, can you please choose another one.

While at this Zhiyuan said; I will take this flute.

Other instruments weren't common so, only some people know how to play them. She got confused. And at this Zhiyuan asked in a low voice; you can't play an instrument, can you sing?

Masha replied; I don't know. I never tried singing before.

!!!!!!

Wuji asked; do you know some calming songs?

Masha replied; no, I never heard any but I wrote a song once. Can I sing that song?

They agreed and at this, a sound came; start.

They were busy talking so Su Jingmei and Song Yirong started first.

They played for ten minutes. After they stopped there were clapping all over even those angry faces had a calming smile. They played a sweet melody which really has the effect to calm someone's mind.

After they stopped, its Masha's turn to play.

First Wuji started playing Guqin. He was playing a sweet melody which has a fast calming effect and everyone wants to listen more.

(since he was from Water Element, it is normal for him to play the sweetest melody because they are famous for their music. And water also considered as a calming element among all)

After he had started, Zhiyuan also catch the melody with his flute. He was playing a fast melody. It was fast but due to its mixture with slow melody, it become one, with it and even has the effect to control listener's moods. It is a perfect sound now.

Masha wasn't holding any instrument and everyone was expecting that she will cause some trouble here but during this when their melody reached its peak she starts singing.

She herself doesn't know how her voice sounds to others but she tried.

At first, everyone got stunned that she is singing, she can't have a good voice but as she was proceeding with her handwritten song, everyone started getting addicted to their sound. It was like her voice took their breathtaking melody to another level of satisfaction. Her voice wasn't sweet but has some effects that can't be described in words.

She was constantly changing her melody with their music from smooth to high pitch voice which was affecting the moods of listeners. When she goes on high pitch listeners were seen to be harsh but as she returns to smooth sound they were getting calm.

And her song and their music made a perfect melody which can even change someone's mood in instant. It is not only calming but mood-changing. And this type of sound is perfect in battle with monsters.

They stopped after fifteen minutes, and when they stopped, everyone was stunned by their performance.

And they three won this task as they had a strong effect on moods.

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