At No. 90 High School, music classes in general were just as rare as a deadbeat father coming back to their child.
Teacher Xing, who taught music also called by, Liu Xing. He could be considered a veteran in the music industry and had nurtured a number of students during his time with music.
However, apart from his famous song, Hymn of the Celestial, he had no other hits to offer.
A while back, a variety show had invited him over as an honored guest. Then, a bunch of people surrounded him and started teasing him.
Some even said that Teacher Xing was the forefront on pop music then, and used to know which way blowed for success. Now, after all these years, he was still apart of the ranks, but at the very end. Also, he was unwilling to be left behind… because he was being carried, Yunzhou nation couldn't go forward even if it wanted to.
It was supposed to be a little funny. Teacher Xing knew that these words were just jokes since they were just entertainers… but he took it to heart.
It had to be mentioned that this supposed "joke" was what made him reevaluate his musical path.
Have I… gotten old?
Teacher Xing refused to believe he was getting old, he still had his young mindset as children in this age. However, whenever he would meet Headmaster Huang, he would call him Old Liu.
This truly f**ked his heart…
In this time, music composition was all about creativity and timing.
Back then, for Hymn of the Celestial, Teacher Xing had fused notes with R&B and showtune elements that increased the tempo in the early stages of the song. This made people invested in listening.
Of all the songs he composed in his lifetime, this was the most popular.
Furthermore, there were a few more songs that Xero himself liked. For example, Immortal Phoenix, The Grand Master of Planets and so on…
This was one of the few people that Xero admired.
As a music artist, Teacher Xing had tried ways to convey his ideas into musical terms and wanted to pass them on to the current ranks… even in this age of the second phase into the Scientific Cultivation Era… music was still widely available and accepted.
Teacher Xing felt that every musical genre would always be used and admired. However, to even be a musician, one had to pour their sweat and blood. The path of music wasn't a road you could easily build.
This was his philosophy on music and he was someone who always had a good mood in class. At the same time, he utterly despised plagiarism in the music industry, he felt that he couldn't get old and had many duties to attend to.
…
The last class on Thursday was Teacher Xing's music lesson. When he walked into the classroom, it was silent. It seems the students respect this old teacher very well.
Today, he was especially happy.
"Has Teacher Xingliu found a new music idea?" Misaki asked with a warm smile.
"Yes, that's exactly right…"
Teacher Xing didn't deny it. "Soon, I will release a new song. I hope everyone will love it."
When he said this, the classroom burst into noise.
"Wow! Teacher Xing has composed a new song? What genre is it? Xingliu's inspiration has no bounds!"
It had already been a long time since he composed music, but this time, this old veteran was no different; he was still in his prime. In his music lexicon, there was no such thing as shoddy compositions or rushed samples — he took his time wholeheartedly.
This also had to do with the moral integrity of old musicians.
Hearing the students' eager questions, he chuckled. "It's a campus song. The inspiration for it… you guys! All of you inspired me to continue!"
"Teacher Xingliu, don't gatekeep… can you sing it for us?"
"Of course! If you want me to sing it, there's no problem; but I have two small requests."
Teacher Xing smiled, "I don't know if you all have been practicing the guitar homework seriously. I'm referring to the one from two days ago. I need someone to volunteer and cover the guitar part. In addition, I hope a female student and male can come up and help me."
Before he finished speaking, Han Jue slapped his thigh. "My god! Teacher Xing wants to exploit the Dao Lang trend…"
Xero, Misaki, Zhen Jie, Xinyan and Lianhua: "…"
"Student Han, please mind your words!"
After a long sequence of silence, Misaki broke it by volunteering first. "Teacher Xing, I'll sing. But the guitar part… I don't know how to play."
"Ah! Good job, Misaki! That's no problem, a male student that volunteers can cover that part then. If it's a male and female pair, it won't be so tiring!"
Teacher Xing glanced at the roll book and selected a name. "Zhang… Who is Zhang Xero? Student Zhang, please come up!"
Xero: "…"
He hadn't expected Teacher Xing to select him.
He was used to staying low-key and didn't showcase his abilities in front of other people.
But, now that Teacher Xing called his name, he felt that he couldn't just decline.
This was a teacher whom he respected very much, so he would obviously accept.
For the time being, he didn't have to worry about the talisman seal and his fluctuating power. Since Xero bore a new talisman seal created by Tianrui, the dimensional seal cracks have now repaired and are regulated through his magical and spirit energy. The first four months of the Dao talisman seal were at its strongest.
From his pocket, he took out a guitar that was issued to students' eight days ago during the first class of music and walked to the dais.
"Then I'll show you the song structure." Teacher Xing smiled gently. His hands glowed with spirit light and placed it on either of their foreheads to transfer the knowledge of the musical notes, that including the structure, musical arrangements, and technique used.
After about three minutes, it was done.
"Do you two understand?"
Both Xero and Misaki nodded.
"Then let Student Zhang and Student Misaki sing this song The Tragedy of the Almighty King!"
After Teacher Xing finished speaking, Xero strummed a key on the guitar… the lively and fresh sound was accompanied by Teacher Xingliu's magnetic voice.
…
Last night I refined qi until dawn again…
Chasing shadows of forgotten dreams…
The loneliness of the Almighty King ~!
Who dares to speak it aloud?
Bring me three jars of spirit wine~
and a scroll of eternal flame talismans!
Who remembers the vows of youth?
Who still believes in unbroken skies?
Actually, my true desire ~
isn't glory, nor boundless might…
but to walk with friends through fleeting seasons!~
Campus halls echo like drifting clouds!
Laughing, quarreling, parting, returning..!
Each step a song of destiny…!
…
Hold tight ~ face forward..
I've seen the brilliance of countless suns!~
…
Don't hesitate ~ keep the rhythm…
Sing the hymn Saga of the Almighty King!
Stride beyond the heavens ~ chest unbowed..!
As long as I have you ~
The Dao will never lead me astray…
…
Everyone was drawn to the song; they marveled at the lyrics metaphors and their phrases. Like jade hidden in the mountain, though sealed in dust, it conceals a brilliance within.
In deep melody and cheerful vocals, they heard a beautiful overture of the youth…
A simple old guitar strummed gently…
It sketched out old memories that have long been forgotten…
The students of advanced stream couldn't help but sigh with mixed emotions.
This was the theme song of the youth indeed…