Chapter 559: Chapter 559: The Beginning
At last, the time for Yan Universityâs official anniversary celebration had arrived.
Ling Feng and Liu Tingyu arrived at the open-air stadium, which was already decked out in bright lights and bustling with noise.
"There are too many people!" Ling Feng couldnât help but smile wryly as he looked at the crowded crowd ahead, "There must be a hundred thousand people, right?"
Liu Tingyu nodded and said, "This is a stadium that can accommodate eighty thousand people. Now that there are so many people, it definitely has a hundred thousand! But what do we do now? With so many people, I canât find my class at all!"
To prevent any accidents, students attending the anniversary were organized by class. By the time Ling Feng and Liu Tingyu had hurried over, Liu Tingyuâs class had already entered the stadium. With the crowd being so massive, there was no way to find them!
"Donât worry!" Ling Feng consoled her, "Iâm here, and I guarantee we will find your class."
As he spoke, Ling Feng took Liu Tingyu by the hand, and on the other, he exerted his dark energy. Although there were many students in front of them, under the force of Ling Fengâs dark energy, they involuntarily parted to create a narrow path. Ling Feng then led Liu Tingyu smoothly through the crowd.
"Thatâs amazing!" Joy sparkled within Liu Tingyuâs eyes.
Ling Feng, however, sported a wry smile. He never imagined that one day he would be using his strength for something like this!
But seeing the admiration in Liu Tingyuâs eyes made him feel it was worth it.
And so, with Ling Feng leading, they passed through the crowd as if it were empty, finally locating Liu Tingyuâs class.
"Tingyu, over here!" Zheng Xinyi spotted Liu Tingyuâs figure, waved her hand and said, "Come over, I saved spots for you!"
Upon the arrival of Ling Feng and Liu Tingyu, many of Liu Tingyuâs classmates looked surprised, and quite a few greeted them as well.
After all, before the New Year, Ling Feng had invited everyone to Chen Ningxueâs concert, and everyone was curious about him and held him in high regard.
Once Liu Tingyu sat down, Zheng Xinyi handed them a pair of glow sticks, laughing, "Take these, theyâll come in handy later!"
"Handy? This isnât a concert!" Liu Tingyu said, puzzled.
Zheng Xinyi explained, "Even though itâs not a concert, during the intermission of the program, there will be singers or other people from the entertainment industry performing. We should also let them feel our passion!"
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Then Zheng Xinyi took out a backpack filled with all sorts of snacks and drinks. It looked like she was fully prepared.
Ling Feng glanced at the bustling crowd around them and then at the stage set up in the center. After finding a seat next to Liu Tingyu, he quietly waited for the anniversary program to begin!
They were originally supposed to meet up with Yun Hanrui, but she had been taken away by Dean Chen at the last minute to the front as an important guest, which caused the three of them to be separated.
Finally, time entered the countdown. In the sky above the stadium, countless dazzling fireworks ascended, illuminating the night sky above the stadium.
As the fireworks faded, a huge trail of smoke emerged in the sky: A century of Yan University, a century of legacy!
"Dear students, hello!" At this moment, an elevator slowly descended from above the stage, revealing a familiar figure to the audienceâs eyes.
"Oh my God, itâs Zhao Chen! Zhao Chen, the host from CCTV Channel 3! Yan University really went all out!"
"My favorite CCTV host is Zhao Chen. Not only is she beautiful, but she also has a solid foundation in hosting. Itâs said that she always hosts without a script! Really impressive!"
Under the excited gaze of the students, Zhao Chen stepped off the elevator and made her way to the center of the stage.
"A century of Yan University, a century of inheritance! A century of vicissitudes, a century of trials and tribulations!" Zhao Chenâs crisp voice, laden with emotion, rang out, "Born amidst crisis, rising in revival, advancing in peace, having experienced a century of wind and rain, having weathered a century of changes through time, Yan University has transformed from an institution with only four humble buildings into a comprehensive university spanning over a thousand hectares today, from just a few disciplines to now dozens of colleges and hundreds of majors. In this century, Yan University has undergone earth-shaking changes! But what remains unchanged is the spirit passed down by Yan University, the vast righteous energy deeply rooted in the hearts of the students of Yan University!"
After Zhao Chen finished her opening speech, the atmosphere at the venue had already been stirred up; each student of Yan University felt as though a voice was calling out incessantly from within, a voice rooted in the hundred-year-old foundation and vast righteous energy of Yan University!
Following the usual protocol, Zhao Chen introduced some of the important figures in attendance. After the president of Yan University had given his speech of homage, the anniversary celebration officially began!
This was also the moment every student had been looking forward to most.
Ling Feng had learned from the discussions of fellow students around him that the main performances of the anniversary were all designed by students of Yan University themselves, with invited celebrities merely serving as embellishments!
For his part, Ling Feng didnât hold much expectation. If it wasnât for accompanying Liu Tingyu, he would have preferred to stay at home.
But the first act completely shocked Ling Feng!
"The Millennia-old Huaxiaâs âAmbush from Ten Sidesâ!"
As soon as the pipa sounded, it shattered the silence like a porcelain jar breaking, like thunder in a clear sky!
An aura of solemnity instantly permeated the entire stage.
Amidst the stageâs swirling mist, a woman dressed in ancient attire sat on a rattan chair, cradling a pipa nearly as tall as herself, her hands moving swiftly over it, producing somber notes that enveloped the stage as if the fold were engaged in a fight to the death!
"Brilliant!" An esteemed figure in music couldnât help but exclaim when the first note of "Ambush from Ten Sides" sounded, "This womanâs pipa skill has reached the realm of a master. Who is she? At such a young age, how can she possess such exceptional talent? Is she really a student of Yan University? Not a student from a music institute?"
A proud voice from one of Yan Universityâs directors responded, "Of course, sheâs our student at Yan University! You must have heard of the âPipa Prodigy,â right?"
"What? Sheâs the Pipa Prodigy?" A producer nearby couldnât help but exclaim, "The one who played âZhaojun Goes Beyond the Frontierâ last year and caused a stir in the Art Association? Sheâs actually a student of Yan University? Unbelievable!"
At that moment, a stalwart voice emanated from the stage, "In the time of Qin, the moon shone over the pass; in the Han era, the Great Wallâs journey was not complete. If only the Flying General of Dragon City were here, he would ensure barbarian horses would not cross the Yin Mountains! Brothers, let us drive out the Tatar invaders, restore Huaxia, defend our homes and our country, swearing never to return until victory is ours!"
"Defend our homes and our country, swearing never to return until victory is ours!"
Suddenly, the stage fog dissipated, and accompanied by the sound of the pipa, a man wearing tattered armor stood on the stage, with ten other men in armor standing behind him.
Despite the bloodstains on their faces and the resolute look in their eyes, although they numbered only ten, an intense, tragic aura emanated from them.