Myriad Realms Gatekeeper

Madame Daisy shifted her physique, then began to speak:

"This is the perfect opportunity to start your first lesson—"

"All of those movements we made just now, the dancing and the singing, most of it only serves to assist."

"What we truly rely on are our own Songstress Skills or Dancer Skills."

Shen Ye nodded slightly.

From the performance that had just concluded, that was indeed the case.

Madame Daisy continued:

"My Songstress Skill is 'Absolute Impersonation.'

"—I can impersonate others, thereby temporarily using their Professional Skills."

"Then I distribute those Professional Skills to other Divas, letting them each use their own Songstress Skills to perform, thus providing customers with advanced inspiration."

"Now, let's talk about you."

"Did you use the Nightmare Crystal I gave you?"

"I did," Shen Ye said.

"What kind of Songstress Skill have you awakened?" Madame Daisy asked with a smile.

"Brilliant Opening," Shen Ye said.

Madame Daisy was taken aback.

"Something related to 'Opening'... I've never heard of this skill," she murmured to herself.

"What about the Opening?" Shen Ye asked.

"You should know that the most challenging part of a performance is the opening; it needs to immediately elevate the audience's emotions and draw them into the scene," Madame Daisy said with a somewhat grave expression.

"That's right, I've always loved watching the openings when I watched performances; I think they are the artistic crystallization that many people ponder and struggle to achieve," Shen Ye said excitedly.

He suddenly paused as well.

Indeed.

The opening is so important.

And yet, he was just a newly debuted Songstress. What gave him the right to open for the dance troupe?

The Dark Night Ros Dance Troupe was renowned.

Even the law enforcers of Eternal Night City wouldn't dare to cause a fuss.

Perhaps...

He needed much more practice... before he could take to the stage...

"Baxter, when did you start enjoying performances?"

Madame Daisy changed her tone and asked in a relaxed manner.

"Very early—" Shen Ye said self-deprecatingly: "Since I was very young, I began to pay attention to these things; haha, it seems I liked them more than my peers."

Madame Daisy silently nodded.

Among the Undead, there aren't many who could concentrate on art and performance.

Fighting and killing were mainstream.

—Even amongst the Four Tribes, it was the same.

This young Vampire who had loved art since childhood and had been continuously exposed to the arts surely had some reserves in his spirit.

Perhaps his skills would be somewhat innovative?

Let's give him a chance...

"Baxter, I want to try out your skill. Do you mind?" Madame Daisy asked.

"Not at all, in fact, I would like your guidance," Shen Ye responded.

Madame Daisy gladly stated, "Good timing, the skill of that lord from earlier is still with me, but it's too strong, so let's weaken it a bit..."

She lit a cigarette and blew gently—

A wisp of flame flew from the cigarette and headed towards Shen Ye.

"Even if it hurts you, it's just burning your fingers. Try using your own skill," Madame Daisy said.

"Alright," Shen Ye voiced his agreement.

He reached out to catch the incredibly faint flame.

Unexpectedly, an anomaly occurred—

Rows of shimmering tiny characters swiftly appeared out of thin air:

"You have been temporarily granted the Soul Hunter's skill: Toxic Gray Flame!"

"Possession of this skill signifies that the Dharma Realm acknowledges your profession."

"You may temporarily use this skill, or you may attempt to take up this profession!"

"To become a Soul Hunter, one requires the Race: Shadow Demon Scorpion, or the following Attribute Points requirements:"

"Strength: 30; Agility: 20; spiritual power: 40."

"Would you like to take up this profession?"

Shen Ye shook all over.

A reverse push!

It was a reverse push!

Normally, one should first take up a profession and then master the corresponding skills.

But if he were to master the skill—

Wouldn't that signify that he had already been acknowledged by the Dharma Realm?

After being acknowledged by the Dharma Realm, pushing it backwards would mean that he had already taken on a certain profession!

There was a huge difficulty here—

Daisy could only imitate, not take up professions, because her own basic Attributes were fixed and couldn't meet many professions' basic requirements.

This matter seemed as difficult as reaching the sky.

But he was different!

He had free attribute points!

As long as he had enough points, couldn't he take up any profession he wanted by simply shifting his Attribute Points?

By saving up more entries, devouring them, and turning them into Attribute Points, he could even take up the professions of the Undead!

However, that was all for the future, for now—

Shen Ye steadied his mind, reached out to receive the flame, and directly activated his Diva Skill "Brilliant Opening."

The flame floated gently, motionless, on his fingertip.

——How should I perform?

I had some insights from my previous attempts.

This skill uses professional skills, following my own guidance to create an improvised artistic piece.

So, how do I steer it?

The next second.

Two lines of faint text emerged:

"This is the real stage, so your opening has been blessed by the stage."

"The performance begins!"

All around, silence prevailed.

Shen Ye suddenly found inspiration.

He raised his hand like the conductor of an orchestra, gently waving it.

The silence was shattered.

A melodious harp started playing from the depths of nothingness, encircling the entire stage.

It created an illusion.

——This was not a stage but a blind land of the unknown.

Flames burst into light, splitting into two groups, one flying to the front of the stage, forming a curtain of flowing fire, concealing the entire stage.

Daisy was stunned.

Flames... could form a veil that enveloped the whole scene!

Great artistic imagination!

The scene was splendid and magnificent, surpassing all previous performance openings.

But it wasn't over yet—

The other group of flames turned into strands of fierce red threads, landing behind Shen Ye.

One, two, three...

The fierce red threads outlined perfect curves, making even the hair and dance dress appear especially vivid.

Twelve female flame divas lined up on both sides behind Shen Ye,

They bowed their heads silently, as if waiting for something.

Shen Ye immediately felt a connection, slowly raised his hand, and snapped his fingers.

Snap!

The snap seemed like a signal.

The gentle harp music vanished.

Loud and piercing electric guitar sounds soared to the sky, reaching the high ceiling of the opera house, stirring the restlessness deep within in the darkness.

Boom boom boom boom boom!

The drumbeats grew stronger and more explosive with each beat, shaking the entire stage and setting the rhythm.

In front of the stage.

The grand waterfall of flame glistened splendidly, silently opening to both sides.

The female divas, sensing this, hummed in unison, slowly raising their heads, preparing to sing.

They took a step forward.

Even without an audience, the whole scene was about to ignite!

Shen Ye began to sing:

"The towering flame—"

The flame-formed divas sang in chorus: "Burns through the wilderness!"

Shen Ye continued: "It lights up the night—"

"It lights up the dark night—" the female divas spread out, humming along with him in unison.

Their voices were full and resounding, climbing to the ceiling, and the atmosphere was completely electrified!

In an instant—

All the lights went out.

The curtain of fire, electric guitar, drumbeats, and even the emerging electronic sounds abruptly ceased.

The female flame dancers all vanished.

The entire opera house was once again swallowed by silence and darkness.

The intense movement gave way to complete stillness, prompting an involuntary expression of disappointment from Madame Daisy.

Shen Ye scratched his head, awkwardly looking at her.

"I haven't got the hang of it yet, it just broke off all of a sudden, I'm so sorry!"

He said earnestly.

Madame Daisy looked at Shen Ye distractedly, her eyes flashing with myriad unfathomable currents.

"...Madame?"

Shen Ye hesitantly asked.

This seemed to awaken Madame Daisy.

She snapped out of it, facing his cautious gaze.

Damn it.

What does he mean not very proficient?

To have extended a spark of fire like that was already beyond the limits!

The problem was the shortage of flames, not him!

Idiot!!!

If that master saw this performance, he would be brimming with inspiration.

He surely knew how to advance the skill!

Even she had felt the shock, her heart brimming with new understanding of the flames, even conceiving a fresh idea for using the Gray Flame.

This person...

He must have been immersed in music right from the womb!

Otherwise, how could he achieve this level?

Madame Daisy took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and then reopened them.

She controlled her voice, trying her best to appear calm:

"Hmm, passable, you do qualify to join the dance troupe. Fortunately, our chief diva has passed away, and you can take his place."