"Winter plum blossoms grow under the influence of spiritual energy, this is... a fifth level painting?"
"With just a spit of saliva, it became a fifth level painting?"
"Do you have to be so exaggerated?"
Everyone's faces contorted as they stared at Zhang Xuan with dumbfounded expressions.
A savage beast casually ran and rolled on the xuan paper, looking like nothing at all. Yet, with just a shake of the other party's hand, it became a third level painting!
That wasn't the end of it. With a fire torch, it became a fourth level painting... With just a spit of saliva, a snowstorm appeared, and it reached the fifth level...
The heck!
You aren't a painter... Are you a juggler?
A fifth level painting is something that only a 3-star painter is capable of producing. Yet, you managed to do it with a savage beast...
Do you have to be so insane?
Everyone turned to look at Zhang Xuan as though they were looking at a monster.
Previously, they had only regarded him as an ignorant brat who only knew how to boast and put on an act. But now, they knew that he was probably an uncanny and unfathomable grandmaster.
Just like that, an ordinary painting was forcefully raised to the fifth level!
It was as though a spell, too much for one's eyes to take in.
"This... This..."
The lips of the two vice guild leaders quivered.
This was way too incredible!
To be able to produce a fifth level painting before twenty, this kind of talent could be ranked at the top even in the Painter Guild headquarters!
More importantly, if it was anyone else, even a 3-star painter, they would need to fast, bathe, and make all sorts of preparations to produce a fifth level painting. Yet, this fellow managed to do it with just a spit of saliva...
When did a fifth level painting become so simple?
"I'm actually competing with someone who can produce a fifth level painting?"
Ji Mo gongzi's face paled, and he wished that he could knock his head against the wall.
After scolding the other party, the other party brought a savage beast over to paint. After mocking his painting, the other party raised it to the third level. After saying that he was unworthy of drawing with him, the other party raised it to the fourth level. And now, the other party even created a fifth level painting...
Are you here just to slap my face?
If only I knew that you were a fifth level grandmaster, I wouldn't have provoked you no matter how much I wanted to die!
Now, not only did I fail to act cool, I even became a fool. Everyone was laughing at me. In the future, I might not even have the face to live anymore...
"Check to see if it's a fifth level painting!"
Ignoring everyone's astonishment, Zhang Xuan returned to the two vice guild leaders.
"There's no need to investigate. Yes!"
The two vice presidents were shocked speechless.
A painting of the fifth level was capable of absorbing spiritual energy on its own and manifesting its form. Even though it did not possess its own sentience, it was still capable of leaving the painting and extending outwards. One did not need a deep understanding of painting, as long as one was not blind …
As the vice guild leaders and 2-star pinnacle painters, how could they possibly be unable to tell what was going on?
"Then... does that mean that I can claim the 3-star painter emblem now?" Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.
"This …"
Vice President Wu calmed the excitement in his heart, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Logically speaking, it's possible. However, our guild leader is the only 3-star painter in our branch, and he isn't around at the moment... He doesn't have the qualifications to assess the painting to such a high level! "
"Not qualified?"
"Don't worry, Grand Master Zhang …" Vice Chairman Wu quickly waved his hand.
He had also changed the way he addressed him from Little Brother to Grandmaster.
To be able to create a work of the fifth level, his strength had already far surpassed theirs. Even though they were older, they still didn't dare to call him "brother".
If he really did that, he would be breaking the rules.
Level was nothing.
"As long as we send your painting to the headquarters and have a specialist examine it, the emblem will be issued soon." Vice Guild Leader Wu continued, "This … will take around ten days!"
"Ten days?"
"Yes. However, while we can't give you the 3-star emblem for the time being, we can give you the 2-star emblem now!"
Vice Guild Leader Wu gestured, and an apprentice walked over. Not too long later, he returned with an emblem in his hands. There were two dazzling stars on it.
2-star painter emblem! It represented the identity of a 2-star painter.
"Un!" A delighted expression appeared on Zhang Xuan's face.
Clearly, he didn't expect the painter examination to be so simple. As long as one created a work, he would be awarded the emblem immediately. Unlike the other occupations, which required all sorts of troublesome tests.
"Grandmaster Zhang has created a work of the fifth level. Even though he hasn't received the emblem yet, he already possesses the strength of a 3-star painter. He can exercise his authority now!"
Vice Guild Leader Cheng Feng interjected.
"He can exercise his authority now? Very well. This Painter Ji Mo has provoked me time and time again. I hereby announce that he will be expelled from the guild, never to return! "
Zhang Xuan turned around to look at him.
Upon hearing those words, Ji Mo gongzi's face paled, and he fell to the ground.
As a 3-star painter, the other party had the authority to impose a ban on him. As long as his name was recorded, the entire Painter Guild, regardless of which branch it was, would be prohibited from entering.
As long as the other party broke the ban, it would be equivalent to challenging the guild, and the other party could be killed on the spot!
Initially, he thought that he could make use of this country bumpkin to slap his face and make a name for himself. Never in his dreams did he expect to knock into a rock instead...
"Painter Ji, you can leave now!"
Hearing Zhang Xuan's order, Vice Guild Leader Wu shook his head and spoke up.
Even though they felt that it was a little cruel, a loss was a loss. There was nothing they could say about it.
Besides, compared to Zhang Xuan, Ji Mo gongzi's so-called talent seemed laughable.
No matter how foolish he was, he could understand the choice between the two.
"Yes!"
Indignant, Ji Mo gongzi knew that there was no turning back from the ban. Unless he could surpass the other party's level, he would never be able to undo it.
Huala!
Standing up, he turned around and walked out.
He would only embarrass himself further if he were to remain here!
"Damn it, damn it!"
The moment he stepped out of the guild, Ji Mo gongzi howled to the sky. Killing intent flashed in his eyes, "How dare you humiliate me like this? I will never forgive you! Men! "
"Young master!"
After roaring, a figure appeared not too far away.
"Go and find out who this guy is. If necessary, we can … kill him!"
Zhang Xuan waved his hands grandly.
To think that the young master of one of the Three Great Clans of the capital, the Ji Clan, would be humiliated to such an extent by an insignificant figure. The rage in his heart could no longer be contained.
"Yes!"
The figure nodded his head, and with a jolt, he disappeared into the darkness.
…
"Where is your book collection vault?"
Even though he had obtained the identity of an official painter, Zhang Xuan wasn't in a hurry to leave.
Instead, he asked. Previously, he had only browsed through books on painting at Master Lu Chen's residence, and those were only the basics. They were sufficient for low-level paintings, but it was impossible for him to advance any further.
Since he was already an official painter, and this was the guild, he might as well take a look and see if he could learn more.
"Grandmaster Zhang, this way please!"
Vice Guild Leader Wu led the way.
Soon, the few of them arrived at a massive room.
"This is our guild's book collection vault!" Vice Guild Leader Wu pointed in.
Zhang Xuan nodded his head. "I'll go in to take a look, don't let anyone disturb me!"
After which, he walked in with his hands behind his back.
The book collection vault of the Painter Guild was indeed much larger than the one in Master Lu Chen's residence. There were all kinds of books and works stored here.
Seeing that Vice Guild Leader Wu and the others didn't follow him in, Zhang Xuan took in a deep breath. His finger began moving from the first row of the bookshelves.
Book after book was collected into the Library of Heaven's Path.
…
While Zhang Xuan was collecting books in the Painter Guild, a massive aerial savage beast landed outside Tianwu Royal City, and a few figures leaped down from its back.
"This is Tianwu Royal City?"
A young man looked at the towering city walls with excitement in his eyes.
"Indeed!"
Amidst the crowd, an elder stroked his beard and chuckled.
"We first took a carriage to Beiwu Kingdom, then borrowed the royal family's aerial savage beast, and without any rest, it took us an entire month to arrive. Tianwu Kingdom sure is huge!"
Another lady smiled, revealing her beautiful face. Blinking her eyes, she asked, "Do you think teacher is here yet?"
"I heard from Shen laoshi that after Miss Zhang left the Beast Hall, she headed to the Red Lotus Ridge. She probably has some matters to attend to, so she shouldn't be able to make it in time. However, there's no need to worry. He will surely come to take the master teacher examination, so we just have to wait here!"
Another lady spoke up.
The first lady looked a little bashful, but this one exuded a valiant aura. Her face, on the other hand, was unbelievably beautiful, as though she was a character from a painting.
"Let's not stay here for long, let's enter the city!"
Interrupting their discussion, the elder who spoke earlier said, "Tianwu Kingdom is a Tier 1 Kingdom, not a small place like Tianxuan Kingdom. You have to be careful in everything you do. The slightest mistake could result in you offending some formidable figures. Even though most matters can be resolved through the Master Teacher Guild, it is still extremely troublesome. It's best for everyone to be careful!"
"Yes!" The few of them replied.
Seeing everyone agree to his words, the elder nodded his head and continued, "The sky is already dark. Let's find a place to stay and rest after entering the capital. Tomorrow morning, I will ask Mingshi Tang to see if Brother Zhang Shi has arrived. Before Brother Zhang Shi returns, all of you must reach Dingli realm. Otherwise, I won't be able to meet him! "
"Liu Shi, don't worry!"
Upon hearing the instructions, the few of them nodded their heads.
If Zhang Xuan were here, he would surely recognize them as his five students, as well as Liu Shi, Lu Xun, Huang Yu, and the others.
After Zhang Xuan left Hongtian Academy and entered the forest, they headed in the direction of Beiwu Kingdom.
Riding on a carriage, it took them more than ten days to reach their destination.
Then, Liu Shi borrowed an aerial savage beast from the Beiwu royal family to speed up their journey.
However, this savage beast couldn't be compared to Zhang Xuan's Howling Firmament Beast. It only possessed the strength of a Tongxuan realm cultivator, and it took them more than ten days to reach their destination.
That was to say, due to the various twists and turns along the way, it took them almost a month to reach Tianwu Royal City.
In this long period of time, Zhao Ya and the others had made significant progress in their cultivation.
The secret manuals that Zhang Xuan had left behind were all modified by the Library of Heaven's Path, so they were powerful to begin with. On top of that, with Liu Shi's constant guidance, it was hard for them to not improve quickly.
Zhao Ya had already reached Dingli realm pinnacle after awakening her unique constitution. At this moment, two of her acupoints had already been opened, making her a true Pixue realm expert.
As for Zheng Yang and the others, they had also improved significantly. They had reached Fighter 4-dan Pigu realm pinnacle, and they were just a step away from Dingli realm.
The one with the weakest cultivation was naturally Yuan Tao. However, he had also reached Pigu realm intermediate stage, and his defense was exceptionally strong. Even if Zhao Ya's attack landed on him, it wouldn't hurt him at all. It could be said that even a Pixue realm pinnacle expert wouldn't be able to break through his defense. He was definitely a human-shaped meat shield.
As an apprentice, Lu Xun had also improved significantly by following behind Liu Shi. After a month of cultivation, he had also broken through his bottleneck and reached Tongxuan realm primary stage.
As for Huang Yu, she had also successfully advanced from Dingli realm pinnacle to Pixue realm.
Of course, the one who had improved the most was still Liu Shi and Liu Ling.
Back then, under the guidance of 'Yang shi' in Tianxuan Kingdom, he had already broken through the bottleneck that had plagued him for many years, becoming a Zongshi realm expert.
The energy in his body surged, and he was filled with vigor.
"Alright, let's go in!"
With Liu Shi leading the way, they didn't have to pay the entrance fee, and they successfully entered the capital.
Upon entering, Zhao Ya and the others were immediately captivated by the prosperity of Tianwu Royal City. Their eyes widened in excitement.
"Let's stay here!"
Walking along the streets, they saw an inn in the distance. Liu Shi led the group in and settled them down.
"Liu Shi, on the way here, I saw the Painter Guild in the vicinity. I would like to... take the apprentice examination!"
After settling everyone down, Lu Xun walked over with an expectant look on his face.
"In the future, you will have to learn supporting occupations as well. Go on!"
Liu Shi waved his hands.
"Yes!" Lu Xun nodded his head and walked out.
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