Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!

Chapter 980 974: Transcendence to Sainthood

"In the character 'River,' I realized the importance of perseverance; one's path in cultivation must be an endless climb!"

A young martial artist among the spectators, his restless nature settled, erupted with a more formidable aura, clearly gaining something.

He dared not look at the three large characters 'River,' 'Lake,' and 'Sea.'

Because the aura of these three characters is too overwhelming, too profound, with his current state, he cannot withstand it.

Forcing himself to observe would only be counterproductive, resulting in a damaged Dao heart.

It's not just him, others have also gained insights.

"Within the character 'River,' I perceived a resilient Dao heart; perhaps the road to enlightenment is not smooth, but we martial artists must be like a rushing river, determined to push through everything!"

A Daluo Golden Immortal martial artist murmured to himself, eyes flaring, further steadfast in his martial dao convictions.

"In the character 'Lake,' I've comprehended the vastness of martial dao..."

An experienced Immortal King exclaimed.

"In the character 'Sea,' I have realized the return of all paths to one; now I'll retreat into seclusion, immediately breaking through a realm..."

Declared a shocked Immortal Emperor.

Observing these four characters saves ten thousand years of cultivation time, incredibly potent.

"If I could obtain this ink treasure, I am confident within a billion years to comprehend the ultimate water dao and break through to the Immortal Sovereign Classic!"

In the void hidden in the shadow, an Immortal Emperor who validates his path through water spoke hurriedly, strands of fervor flashing in his eyes.

This person is the master of the water tribe, Shui Wan Heng!

He gazes intently at the ink treasure written by Wang Xizhi, a trace of greed flashes, he thinks for a moment, but ultimately shakes his head.

With his cultivation level, seizing the ink treasure would be easy, but in doing so, he would offend a terrifying enemy, very unwise.

"Go!"

Wang Xizhi, face calm, flicked his finger, sending the Xuan paper breaking through the air to land before Shu Wu Yi's ink treasure.

It's said that comparing people leads to despair, comparing goods leads to discard!

As the two pieces of calligraphy lay side by side, the disparity immediately became evident.

No professional assessment was needed; anyone could tell which was superior.

Shu Wu Yi's ink treasure, although extraordinary and invaluable, lacks much fluctuation in artistic conception and stays on the same level without ascending.

Whereas Wang Xizhi's ink treasure exhibits a rising trend in artistic conception; river possesses greater power than stream, lake surpasses river in grandeur, and finally, the sea embraces myriad rivers, with profound artistic depths.

"Do we still need to compete?"

Wang Xizhi asked calmly, looking at Shu Wu Yi.

Across from him, Shu Wu Yi stumbled, pale-faced, expression somewhat dazed, only his eyes were filled with unwillingness.

He knew he lost!

But he was not willing!

Who was he?

The eldest disciple of Wen Palace Academy, receiving the best education since childhood, became famous at a young age as the most outstanding calligraphy prodigy across the heavens and worlds, yet now lost to the obscure Wang Xizhi!

"I..."

Shu Wu Yi's lips parted slightly, but he could not utter the words 'admit defeat.'

For someone held high, once they lose, they fall into an abyss of pain.

Within the Literary Realm, countless literary figures were silent, caught in conflict; books taught them honesty, but their environment told them not to admit defeat.

"The first round is considered a tie!"

At that moment, a loud voice rang out, surprising countless people.

"A tie?"

"How could it be considered a draw?"

"The gap is so obvious, are the people in the Literary Realm blind?"

The watching martial artists discussed, feeling the unfairness.

The ink treasure of Wang Xizhi and Shu Wu Yi, one in the heavens, one on the earth, how could it be considered a tie?

In the void, a figure clad in literary robes emerged, enveloped in brilliant white literary aura, lighting up the starry sky.

His cultivation was not high, only reaching the peak of Immortal King.

But atop his head lay a Dao principle of calligraphy, emanating ancient air, signifying the orthodox of calligraphy, the supreme Literary Dao.

"Academy Elder, Shu Zhi Bi!"

Many strong individuals narrowed their eyes, filled with gravity.

Shu Zhi Bi!

The foremost master of the calligraphy DAO across the heavens and myriad realms!

Even a casually written ink treasure by him could exchange for a medium thousand world.

Rumors had it that the realm of his calligraphy DAO achieved the pinnacle!

"The realm of your calligraphy is equally at the stage of divine transformation, considered a tie, any objections?"

Despite his short stature, Shu Zhi Bi spoke with an inherently domineering tone.

"No objections, then a tie it is!"

Shu Wu Yi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly agreed.

No need to admit defeat!

For him, that's the best outcome.

If you ask, who in the heavens wishes to fall into the mire?

"And you?"

Shu Zhi Bi raised his head to look at Wang Xizhi and asked.

"If the Elder says so, then that's it!"

A strand of disdain flashed in Wang Xizhi's eyes; he didn't argue, indifferent he said.

To shameless individuals, no matter how eloquent they are, it serves no purpose; the simplest solution is to defeat them, stepping over them.

"Good!"

"Next, it's my turn to discuss Dao!"

Satisfied with Wang Xizhi's attitude, Shu Zhi Bi said jovially.

"As you please!"

Wang Xizhi replied coldly.

Upon hearing this, Shu Zhi Bi's gaze flashed with hostility; he took out a writing brush, not immediately writing, but closing his eyes slightly, standing in place to adjust his mindset, striving for harmony of spirit, energy, and spirit for peak performance.

The world became silent.

Everyone held their breath.

After ten breaths.

Shu Zhi Bi abruptly opened his eyes, his aura deepened, literary energy surged, with the starry sky as the backdrop, his strokes flowed like dragons and snakes.

With each stroke, the literary energy on him grew more intense.

After several strokes.

The starry sky revealed a proto-character of 'Dao.'

"Dao? That indeed is the most difficult character to write!"

"Though the Dao is formless, the character leaves its trace; I wonder how much Dao realm Shu Zhi Bi can capture!"

"If Shu Zhi Bi completes this character, it will be a masterful ink treasure, priceless!"

The crowd discussed solemnly, eyes fixed.

Witnessing the emergence of a master ink treasure made the journey worth it!

"Half-step transcendent!"

Wang Xizhi's gaze intensified, surprised.

After reaching the pinnacle, transcending into the Saint Realm, one can create their own path, becoming a founding master-level figure.

Boom!

Minutes later, a roar resounded.

Then, in the starry sky, endless literary Dao principles stirred, forming an immeasurable literary sea, waves surged, lifting a strand of Dao intent, integrating into Shu Zhi Bi's written character 'Dao.'

And at this moment, Shu Zhi Bi completed the final stroke.

Dao!

Already formed into a character!

The strong couldn't help but look, deeply moved, witnessing that each stroke and dot of the character 'Dao' comprised Dao Rhymes, akin to capturing a fragment of Dao principles, offering infinite enlightenment.

"Succeeds!"

"Unforeseen fortune led to surpassing the limits!"

Shu Zhi Bi gazed at the character 'Dao' before him, greatly pleased; who can challenge a half-step transcendent ink treasure?

Then, he stepped aside with a smile, saying, "Now, it's your turn, young one!"