Initially, Liu Ling wanted to warn Elder Tian. However, upon recalling how the other party interrupted him, he was afraid that he might incur the other party's displeasure.
"Since the both of you are fine with it, Tian Gang, bring that painting over." After which, Elder Tian gestured.
"Yes!
Not too long later, Tian Gang walked over with a narrow box in his hands.
"This is the painting that Liu Shi gave me. It is perfect, and every time I look at it, I am filled with praises for it. You two are truly fortunate to be able to witness a painting of this level!"
Elder Tian smiled as he took the painting out from the box.
"I really hope that I can meet such a master painter in my lifetime and witness his extraordinary skills."
Elder Tian stroked the painting in his hands with a devout gaze.
There were many similarities between the Way of Tea and painting. As such, he was extremely fond of painting. Even though he hadn't reached the level of a master yet, he had a deep understanding of the art.
"Alright, I'll show it to you now. Zhuang Xian and Zheng Fei, you two are skilled in painting as well, so I'll give you some pointers."
Elder Tian carefully opened the painting scroll and an ink painting appeared before everyone's eyes.
It was a field of grass, and on it stood a wild deer, vigilantly grazing on the grass. The surroundings were filled with wildflowers, giving off a fragrant scent.
Even though it was just a flat painting, it felt as though the wild deer would run out at any moment.
"This is... a painting of the fifth level?"
With just a single glance, Lu Xun's eyes narrowed and his breathing hastened.
As a member of a painter clan, he had a deep understanding of painting. With a single glance, he could tell how profound this painting was.
Clearly, it had surpassed terpsichore and reached an even higher level.
Even in Tianxuan Kingdom, a painting of this level was extremely rare. For Elder Tian to be able to obtain one and allow them to appraise it, he had definitely profited greatly.
Even a master of his father's level had never seen it before.
"Indeed, it is a painting of the fifth level. However, it is a pity that the painter didn't leave his name or the name of the painting. Otherwise, I would surely pay him a visit personally!"
Elder Tian shook his head. "Alright, since we are here to appraise it, let's begin. Observe the painting and comment on it. Whoever's comment is the most accurate and realistic will be the victor. The three master teachers and I will be the judges, so there's no need to doubt our fairness. This time... Miss Zhang will be the one to speak first."
Lu Xun was the one who spoke first. For the sake of fairness, Zhang Xuan should be the one to speak first.
After Elder Tian finished speaking, he couldn't help but look at Zhang Xuan, who was standing not far away. However, he saw Zhang Xuan staring blankly at the painting in front of him. His expression was one of absent-mindedness.
Elder Tian frowned at the sight of Zhang Xuan's reaction.
A painting of the fifth level was too superb. Some laymen who did not understand painting could easily get lost in it, unable to differentiate between reality and painting. Clearly, this Miss Zhang was such a case.
How could a fellow who couldn't even tell the difference between painting and reality understand painting?
It seemed like he had made the right choice in the painting competition. This Miss Zhang was far from being a match for Lu Xun.
"Hmph, that's what you get for acting cool. With this level of skill, you call yourself a master painter? Are you kidding me? "
Tian Long saw him lose his composure and sneered.
If the way Yuanyu had addressed him previously had made him suspicious, his suspicions were immediately calmed down after seeing Yuanyu's current state.
How could a true master painter possibly see a painting of the fifth level reduced to such a state?
He must have been too shocked and lost himself.
"Miss Zhang!" Elder Tian said.
"Un!" Only then did Zhang Xuan recover from his daze. With a bizarre expression on his face, he said, "There's no need for that. Lu laoshi should go first. I … just need to listen!"
"Alright, I won't stand on ceremony then. However, I hope that you won't find any excuses after you lose!"
Seeing that the other party didn't even have the courage to speak first, Lu Xun said disdainfully.
This fellow must have thought that the painting before him was too profound and he didn't know how to appreciate it. That's why he allowed him to speak first. When the time comes, all he had to do was to imitate it.
However, he could use this move previously. Now that he was prepared for it, how could he possibly let him succeed!
Flinging his sleeves, Lu Xun walked to the center of the hall with confidence on his face.
"A painting of the fifth level was left behind by a grandmaster painter, so I don't dare to comment too much on it. If there is anything wrong with it later on, I hope that everyone can point out my flaws. Just treat it as an exchange of pointers!"
Walking up to the painting, Lu Xun's eyes glowed with the elegance of a master painter. "To appreciate such a high-level painting, one has to start from afar, from shallow to deep. Since that's the case, allow me to talk about the overall layout of this painting."
Previously, during the Ceremony of Tea, he had only revealed the name of the tea and the tea's aroma, giving the other party an opportunity to exploit. This time, he was prepared to reveal everything he knew.
As long as he revealed everything, he would like to see what the other party would say later on!
Walk the path of greatness, I'll leave you with nowhere else to go!
"Even though the painter didn't leave behind the name of this painting, the concept behind it is profound. With just a glance, one would feel as though a vast grassland is rushing toward them. The wild deer leisurely grazed on the grass, and the flowers were fighting for their fragrance … I guess that when this Grandmaster was painting, he must have stood on the wide grass and felt the magnificence and tranquility in front of him. He was in a good mood, so he splashed ink and left behind this immortal painting. "
"If I really have to give it a name, I think it should be … Painting of the Clear Skies!"
Lu Xun said.
"Painting of the Clear Skies? Not bad, what a majestic name. It speaks of the painter's vengeance, and a majestic aura surges through the clouds! "Tian Long praised.
Did you see that?
This was a true expert painter. He was able to describe the charm of the painting right from the start, leaving one's imagination running wild.
"After saying the name, I'll continue to talk about the content and the painting technique. It's obvious that this painting uses the double-hook painting technique. First, the outline of the object is outlined, and then a grand artistic conception is drawn. Flowers, grass, and wild deer are embellished within it. Only this kind of painting technique can display such a grand layout and contain such a powerful artistic conception!
Lu Xun's eyes glowed.
"Double Hook Technique? Can it not be Dual Traversing Dragons? "Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask.
"Dual Traversing Dragons? Do you know what this term means? "
Before Lu Xun could speak, Tian Long burst into laughter. "Traversing Dragons is a technique used by roadside craftsmen who are in a hurry. It's just like printing, drawing the same piece of work every day. After a long period of time, practice makes perfect. You said that a painting of the fifth level was created using such a technique? Haha, do you know anything about painting? "
Not only did Tian Long look at Zhang Xuan in disdain, even Elder Tian couldn't help but shake his head when he saw Zhang Xuan.
Drawing a painting of the fifth level with Dual Traversing Dragons? It's just like executing the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms with Taizu's Long Fist. Are you sure you're here to appreciate it and not to joke around?
"You sure are daring!"
Lu Xun sneered coldly. The disdain in his eyes deepened, and the corners of his lips curled up. Ignoring the ignorant fellow, he turned his attention back to the painting. "I was talking about the overall composition of the painting. Now, let's talk about the details. This grandmaster has done it extremely vividly. Looking at the flowers, I can clearly see the veins on their veins. As for the wild deer, I can even see the fur on its body … From this, it's clear that this painting wasn't completed in a single stroke. Even a grandmaster would have to spend at least two to three days on it. "
"Only with such a long period of meticulous work can the details of a painting be brought out perfectly. It's such that the viewer won't be able to find any flaws in it. I have to say that this master's mental fortitude and endurance are truly extraordinary!"
Admiration flashed across Lu Xun's eyes. He circled around the painting once before continuing, "Lastly, this painting has an ancient artistic conception. Even though the name of the painter isn't written on it, based on my many years of experience, I'm able to guess who it is."
"Oh? You're able to guess it? Who is it? "
By the side, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask. The bizarre glint in his eyes deepened.
Placing his hands behind his back, Lu Xun raised his head proudly, and with an air of superiority and confidence in painting, he said, "In the past hundred years, there have only been seven painters with such breadth of mind and charm in the surrounding Ten Kingdoms. Of them, four of their works rarely involve such scenes. As for the remaining three, they have created similar works in the past."
"The three of them are Beiwu Kingdom's Elder Jin Mantang, Hanwu Kingdom's Elder Wu Jiechao, and Divine Wind Kingdom's Elder Yun Shaoqing."
"Elder Jin Mantang once left behind a masterpiece in the Eighty Zhang Plains, and the pine tree he drew was filled with vigor and vigor, reminiscent of the ancient times. Coincidentally, it's similar to the scene of the wild deer in the grassland. Thus, he was the most suspicious candidate. However, Elder Jin Mantang passed away eighty years ago. If he really left behind this painting, there should have been people who knew about it long ago. Thus, it's impossible for it to be him. "
"Elder Wu Jiechao specialized in drawing animals. It's said that he once drew a white goose prostrating on the ground, which provoked a real goose to approach it. Thinking that its companion had died, it cried out in sorrow and died of depression. Probably, only someone of his caliber could have drawn this wild deer."
"However, he only specialized in drawing animals, not flowers. To be able to draw both of them so well, probably only Elder Yun Shaoqing is capable of such a feat in the vicinity of the Ten Kingdoms! More importantly, of the three grandmasters, he's the only one who's still alive. "
"Thus, I'm guessing that this painting was left behind by him."
After which, Lu Xun stood proudly, standing out from the crowd.
"Good, good, your analysis is very good, penetrating to the heart, penetrating to the heart!"
Elder Tian clapped his hands in admiration.
Did you see that? What is professionalism?
This is it!
Not only was he able to analyze the painting logically, he was even able to deduce the identity of the painter. As expected of Master Lu Chen's son. Just with this level of insight and insight, he was bound to emerge victorious in this test.
"Alright, Miss Zhang, it's your turn now!"
After praising Zhang Xuan, Elder Tian turned to look at Zhang Xuan.
"It's my turn now? Are you sure that you want me to say it? "Zhang Xuan looked at Zhang Xuan.
"Of course. Why? Are you saying that I've already said everything you wanted to say, and now, you're at a loss for words?" A hint of mockery flashed across Lu Xun's eyes.
"No … Actually, I can't think of any words to describe this painting … After much thought, I can only think of four words!" Zhang Xuan said.
"Four words?" Elder Tian and Lu Xun turned to look at him.
"Un!"
Zhang Xuan scratched his head in embarrassment. "If I'm not mistaken … I am the one who drew this painting!"
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