She was the number one genius of the Zhang family, as well as the most talented painter in the world. It was already beneath her to disregard her standing and compete with a nameless nobody. Yet, not only was she not grateful to him, she even acted so carelessly...
Is this what you mean by being serious?
Who would use a sword instead of a brush or special paper when painting seriously?
She felt so stifled that she could explode on the spot. At the same time, Jian Qinsheng's body also swayed weakly, and he nearly spurted a mouthful of blood.
It was just a moment ago that he had told the other party that he was here to represent the Way of Swordsmanship, but who would have thought that he would end up drawing with a sword instead?
The sharpness of a sword makes it several times more difficult to paint than a brush. What I am trying to say is to remind you of your identity and responsibility. Don't lose sight of the big picture just because of small gains …
I didn't ask you to do that!
The other party had the Azure Sacred Fox Brush, Flowing Light Paper, and the Snow Mud Technique … There was no lack of tricks up his sleeves. On the other hand, Zhang Xuan was just an ordinary craftsman, carving on a rock … Did he have to take it so lightly?
His face was filled with despair. Needless to say, he would definitely lose this competition.
"This guy … is his brain made of iron?"
Zhang Wuchen's mouth was also wide open, and he couldn't close it for a long time.
He had seen people with mental problems, but he had never seen such a big one.
Using a sword to draw … What kind of madness was this?
"He probably feels that he can't surpass Zi Qing, but he doesn't want to embarrass himself …" Elder Wuzhen speculated.
"Hmm …"
Zhang Wuchen pondered for a moment, but he was still unable to understand the other party's intentions. Thus, he could only nod in agreement.
As the number one prodigy of the Zhang family, Zhang Ziqing's talent in painting was comparable to even some of the veteran 8-star pinnacle painters. Even if they knew that the young man before them had challenged the Tower of Master Teachers, they still didn't think that they would stand a chance against him.
If he couldn't win, and he didn't want to lose face, he could only pester endlessly. If he couldn't win, he could push the blame to the paper and brush.
Realizing what the other party was up to, Zhang Xuan shook his head. He turned his gaze over, and what he saw left him stunned.
The tip of Zhang Xuan's sword was more than a foot away from the stone slab. His arm was constantly turning, and the sword danced. Sword Qi crisscrossed, covering the entire stone slab, but not leaving the slightest mark on it.
It was as if he was performing a dance on his own. He couldn't understand what he was doing at all.
"This kid … is crazy?"
"I think so. Otherwise, why would a person dance with a sword?"
The surroundings were also deathly silent. Everyone's faces were stiff.
He had seen all kinds of painting techniques before. Some were elegant, some were frenzied, some were coquettish, and some were solemn … Just take Zhang Ziqing for example. Every single stroke of her brush was filled with spiritual energy, giving one a sense of enjoyment. On the other hand, the young lady before him was dancing around as if she was having a stroke, leaving not the slightest mark on the stone slab … Was she toying with him?
Even Zhang Ziqing kept rubbing her eyes, wondering if she was seeing things.
It was just a moment ago that he was so arrogant, saying that he had never lost a duel before. Why did he suddenly … become like this?
"Done. Pack up!"
While he was still in a daze, the young man before him exhaled deeply, wiped the sweat off his forehead, and retracted his sword tiredly.
Hula!
The slate fell on the table not far away, side by side with her bamboo painting.
"That's it?"
Turning around, he saw that the incense stick he had just thrown had been extinguished.
The timing was just right, but … what was this rock?
I'm competing in painting, not sculpting. Besides … even if it's sculpting, there has to be some sort of pattern on it. If there's nothing at all, what in the world is he up to?
More importantly … he had only swung his sword for ten to twenty breaths, but he had done nothing at all. After which, his face had turned pale from exhaustion …
Can't you at least act more professionally?
"Are you certain that this is the painting? If you didn't draw it well, I can let you try again! "
Zhang Ziqing couldn't help but ask.
Since he was competing with the other party, it was only right for him to win. If he didn't do his best, he wouldn't mind giving him another chance.
"Since I'm done, there's no need to try again …"
Chuckling, Zhang Xuan stretched out his hand and said, "Let's test it using the Wu Dao Mirror!"
"Test it?"
Seeing the smile on Zhang Xuan's face, Zhang Ziqing's cheeks couldn't help but tremble.
You didn't even leave the slightest mark on the stone slab, and yet, you want to compete with my grade-8 pinnacle painting …
Yet, you aren't worried at all … Where did your confidence come from?
"That's right!" Zhang Xuan nodded. "Of course, if you admit defeat, there's no need to test it."
"Admit defeat?"
Zhang Ziqing gritted her teeth.
You made a stone slab, drew on it with your sword, threw it here, and asked me to admit defeat …
I've seen lunatics before, but I've never seen such a lunatic before!
"Indeed. It took me a lot of effort to create such a formidable painting. It's impossible for me to create a second one within such a short period of time!"
Exhaling deeply, Zhang Xuan gazed into the distance with a hint of loneliness in his eyes.
"A lot of effort?"
"You can't create a second one?"
Everyone staggered in shock.
There wasn't even the slightest mark on the stone slab. Even a dog would be able to create a meat patty on the stone slab!
A lot of effort? A lot of effort!
"Are you certain that you want to use the Wu Dao Mirror?"
Seeing the other party's fearless expression, Zhang Ziqing harrumphed.
"Of course!"
Zhang Xuan waved his hands nonchalantly, as if he was an expert.
"Very well, I'll let you know the reason behind your loss!"
Harrumphing coldly, Zhang Ziqing couldn't take it anymore. With a tap of her hand, the Wu Dao Mirror floated in the air once more.
"Junior Zhang Ziqing humbly requests for the Wu Dao Mirror to judge the quality of my painting …"
Zhang Ziqing tapped lightly on the mirror, and a burst of light shrouded the mirror.
Hu la!
The Wu Dao Mirror immediately came to life, and a burst of rainbow light burst forth from it. In the blink of an eye, the Bamboo Painting was shrouded within.
"Bamboo Painting. The bamboo possesses spirit while the mountain possesses wind. It perfectly harmonizes the weather and nature, and there's no awkwardness or artifice in the painting. It has already reached grade-8 pinnacle, making it a rare work of art."
Not too long later, a voice sounded from the Wu Dao Mirror.
Hearing the verdict, Zhang Ziqing heaved a sigh of relief. Her eyebrows shot up in pride.
To be able to receive such an evaluation from the Wu Dao Mirror, even if her painting was inferior to the 'Winter Snow Treading Painting', it wasn't too far off.
"Let's see how the Wu Dao Mirror will judge you …"
Knowing that she had already won, Zhang Ziqing harrumphed coldly before turning her gaze back to the Wu Dao Mirror.
Tzzzzz!
After reviewing her painting, the Wu Dao Mirror swept its gaze over the stone slab on the table.
It paused for a moment before sweeping its gaze over it once more.
Seemingly unsure of its judgment, it swept its gaze over the stone slab once more.
After sweeping its gaze thrice, it finally came to a halt, and the voice from before slowly echoed once more.
"This painting is a rare work of art. If you were to compare it with the former, you would be the victor!"
"Victor?"
Zhang Ziqing's body trembled in shock. Thinking that she had heard wrongly, her eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
Why … was the Wu Dao Mirror spouting nonsense as well?
This lousy thing … one could pick up a few pieces of it casually, how could it be rare?
"Ah, what's going on?"
Zhang Wuchen and the others were also dumbfounded.
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