Hualala!
Zhang Xuan stopped.
Even though Master Lu Chen had a huge collection of books, he was unable to keep up with the speed at which he flipped through them. Within two hours, he finally finished flipping through all of them and several tens of thousands of identical books appeared in his mind.
《Elementary Painting Insights》, 《Painting Technique Encyclopedia》, 《How to Reach the Second Level of Painting》, 《Afterglow of the Setting Sun》...
As expected of a master. Almost all of the books regarding painting in Tianxuan Kingdom have been collected by him. Adding them all up, there were several tens of thousands of them. Of which, there were several hundred of the so-called 'only copies', which were extremely difficult to find in the market.
Not even a master painter would be able to collect them. It was likely that Emperor Shen Zhui, in order to repay him for enlightening him, had sent his men to collect them one by one.
"With these books, I should be able to do it!"
After copying all of the books, Zhang Xuan stopped. With a jolt of his mind, he muttered in his mind, "Correct!"
Hualala!
The correct sentences in countless books were all extracted, and a new book was formed.
Flipping open the book, Zhang Xuan began to read through it.
"Painting can be divided into calligraphy and painting. The former can cultivate one's mind and calm one's mind..."
The introduction was an explanation of painting. Following which, it explained how to hold a brush, how to write, and how to polish it.
There are techniques to everything, and painting is the same as well. Even though it requires hard work, with a good teacher and a good path, one would be able to learn much faster.
This book, which was a compilation of tens of thousands of painting techniques and masterpieces, was a clear path leading to the pinnacle of painting. There was no turning back at all. As Zhang Xuan continued to study, his understanding of painting grew deeper and deeper.
Standing quietly on the spot, he finished reading the book page by page.
After an unknown period of time, he opened his eyes and saw a pair of black eyeballs appearing before him.
"Ah..."
Just as he was perplexed, the owner of the eyeballs leaped in shock. With a shout, he hurriedly retreated.
"Master Lu Chen?"
Only then did Zhang Xuan get a clear look at the other party. It was none other than Master Lu Chen.
At this moment, the master looked at him warily, as though there was a ferocious beast on him.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing his expression, Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
I won't kill anyone, what is the meaning of this attitude?
"You... You didn't achieve a breakthrough this time, right?"
Master Lu Chen asked carefully.
"Breakthrough? No! "Zhang Xuan was stunned.
"That's good..." Heaving a sigh of relief, Master Lu Chen felt a lingering fear in his heart. "I saw that you haven't come out for a long time, so I thought of coming over to take a look..."
Initially, he thought that Zhang Xuan would only take around ten minutes to finish his reading. Who could have thought that he would take nearly four hours to finish his reading? Unable to wait any longer, he walked over.
As soon as Zhang Xuan walked in, he saw the other party standing before the bookshelf with his eyes tightly shut, seemingly asleep.
He suddenly recalled that it was the same as the last time. After reading for a while, he closed his eyes and went into a daze. Following that, his study was in a mess and he was thrown to the ground. After that … there was no more after that …
This time … it won't be like this again, right …
Just as Zhang Xuan was feeling conflicted over what he should do, the other party suddenly opened his eyes. It would be a miracle if the other party didn't flee out of the study in fright.
"It's not that easy to make a breakthrough …"
Seeing his wary expression, Zhang Xuan understood and shook his head with a bitter smile.
It would have been better if he hadn't heard those words. Upon hearing those words, Master Lu Chen felt a stifling sensation in his chest and the corner of his mouth twitched.
Not that easy?
Wasn't it that easy for you the previous time?
Furthermore, due to the sudden breakthrough, I was unable to adapt to my new strength … If not for my strength, I might have died on the spot …
The more he thought about it, the more stifled he felt. Forget it, it is fortunate that you didn't make a breakthrough here. Otherwise … I would really consider forbidding you from entering my study …
"How is it? Have you adjusted your state of mind?" Lu Chen changed the topic.
"It's about time. Let's go out!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
When the two of them returned to the lounge, they saw Huang Yu, Bai Xun, and the others waiting anxiously for four to six hours to adjust their state of mind.
"How is it?"
Master Yuanyu's complexion didn't look too good.
Initially, he planned to pay a visit to Master Teacher Yang Xuan in the afternoon. Yet, this fellow actually managed to adjust his state of mind until the sun was about to set. On top of that, he had made a judgment in his mind previously. It was already a blessing that he didn't flick his sleeves and leave.
"Er … It's enough!"
Seeing everyone's expression, Zhang Xuan felt that he was in the wrong and felt awkward.
"Let's start painting!" Afraid that the situation would turn ugly, Master Lu Chen waved his hands.
"Un!" Swiftly going through the painting technique that he had read in the Heaven's Path Book, Zhang Xuan walked up to the table and casually picked up a brush.
Seeing that he was really going to paint, Huang Yu and Bai Xun immediately focused their attention and excitement appeared on their faces.
After adjusting his state of mind for such a long time, what kind of masterpiece can this Master Zhang produce?
Even Master Yuanyu couldn't help but look at him. If the other party is really putting on an act, see if I don't teach him a lesson …
Under the gazes of the crowd, Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before asking, "Master Lu, do you still have any paper? Can I try using a brush first?"
Painting wasn't a cultivation technique where zhenqi could circulate through one's body. No matter how much one knew, one had to experiment with it.
He had never painted before, and he had never used a brush before. Thus, he had to first test the hardness of the paper and understand the weight of the ink and watercolor on the paper before he could start painting.
This was also the reason why he was unable to become a true apothecary within a short period of time despite studying so many books on pill forging.
Pill forging required a large amount of practice, but painting focused on one's artistic conception. Even if one's brush strokes were slightly weaker, as long as one comprehended the artistic conception, one would be able to produce a good work.
"Give it a try!" Master Yuanyu's complexion turned even more awful.
If the other party was really a master painter, why would he still need to test his brush?
He was clearly trying to stall for time.
Hmph, let's see what other excuses you have later on.
Ignoring his bizarre gaze, Zhang Xuan picked up the brush, dipped it into the watercolor and ink, and casually drew a few strokes on the paper. Then, he used another brush, dipped it in water, and casually dabbed it.
"This is the most basic of dye separation? To even test this … It can't be that this is Master Zhang's first time using a brush? "
Seeing his actions, Huang Yu couldn't help but ask.
Dye separation was a technique in painting. By dipping one brush into the ink while dipping the other into the water, the colors would spread out, creating a gradual change in color. This was similar to the Longfist Technique in martial arts. As long as one was capable of painting, there was nothing he couldn't do …
Others would just test the hardness of the brush and the weight of the ink. Yet, this fellow was trying out all sorts of techniques, as though he was a curious baby who had never touched anything before …
Everyone felt constipated.
Brother, we have been waiting for you for several hours already. Can you hurry up?
If this goes on, I will probably die of old age before I can see your painting …
"The first time I picked up a brush, it seemed to be the same. I wanted to try everything out, but actually … I don't know anything at all …" Bai Xun was also perplexed. Even he could tell that something was amiss.
Master Lu and Master Yuanyu's aura changed the moment they picked up their brushes, as though a swordsman wielding a sword. You … What in the world is this?
Even though Master Zhang, whom he revered, didn't make any mistakes in the way he held his brush, his movements were stiff, not the slightest bit relaxed. It was no different from the first time he came into contact with a brush.
Don't tell me that you were trying to get into the right state just to learn how to paint?
Master Lu Chen was also confused. He couldn't figure out what Zhang Xuan was up to.
"Alright!"
After getting used to it for a moment, Zhang Xuan finally managed to assimilate the knowledge in his head and the movements in his hands. Thus, he heaved a sigh of relief.
"Then … let's begin!"
Seeing him stop, Master Lu Chen asked in a probing tone, fearing that the fellow before him would play any more tricks.
However, it was fortunate that Zhang Xuan didn't say anything else. Nodding his head, he walked over to the clean white paper and flicked his finger. A brush flew up and dipped into the ink. At the same time, he grabbed the other brush with his other hand.
Hualala!
The two brushes seemed to have come to life as they danced about in his hands. A painting gradually appeared on the originally empty white paper.
"This is … Dual Traversing Dragons?"
Master Yuanyu, who was about to expose his trickery, widened his eyes upon seeing this sight and his eyeballs nearly fell to the ground.
Even Master Lu Chen's body swayed and he nearly fainted on the spot.
"What is Dual Traversing Dragons?"
Seeing the shocked expressions on the faces of the two masters, Bai Xun couldn't help but ask.
"Normally, when we paint, we use a single brush to draw out the rough outline of the painting before adding in the details!" Lu Chen explained.
Huang Yu and Bai Xun nodded their heads.
They had come into contact with painting as well and they knew the steps involved in painting. Drawing out the rough outline of the painting before adding in the ink and adding in the details until the painting was completed.
"This is similar to building a house. First, we have to create the frame before tamping it down bit by bit. Even though the foundation is sturdy, the speed of painting is slightly lacking. It isn't fast enough!"
Master Lu Chen continued, "In order to increase the speed of painting, some incredible painters created this Dual Traversing Dragons technique. Just as the name suggests, one has to split one's attention into two, starting from the left and right respectively. Using two brushes, one would start from the left and the other from the right simultaneously. There is no need for a frame, embellishment or any embellishment. The entire painting would be stored in one's heart and it would be pushed forward continuously … When the two brushes meet, the painting would be completed!"
"By doing this, the speed of painting can be increased by more than twofold. However, the difficulty is extremely high!"
"Firstly, one has to have a clear understanding of the size of the painting. Secondly, one has to be able to split one's attention into two without making any mistakes. Lastly, one has to have a clear understanding of the colors and tone of the painting. Only then will there be no problems when the two brushes meet …"
"Honestly speaking, this is an extremely profound technique. Even Brother Yuanyu and I are unable to do it …"
At this point, Master Lu Chen shook his head. Disbelief was still written all over his aged face.
This Dual Traversing Dragons technique requires one to have absolute confidence in the painting. Furthermore, without decades of practice, it would be difficult to pull it off. Yet, Zhang Xuan did it so casually …
Isn't this too exaggerated?
"Don't be too shocked yet. The two brushes have to be perfectly joined together for it to be considered a success. If they can't be joined together, it would be a fake!"
Master Yuanyu recovered from his shock and harrumphed.
The Dual Traversing Dragons technique is incredible, but no matter how well one draws the two brushes, it would still be nonsense if they can't be joined together.
It is just like building a house. Both brushes are constructed using superior techniques, making them incomparably sturdy. Even a Fighter 6-dan expert is unable to destroy them. But in the end … if they can't be joined together, it would still be a failure!
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