novelraw Chapter 983 977: The Academy Defeated
Chapter 983 977: The Academy Defeated
The heavens and earth are silent.
Everyone held their breath, staring unblinkingly at Wu Daozi.
"The sixteenth stroke, he's painting the eighth heaven!"
The Grand Elder of the academy widened his eyes, his voice trembling, his face flushed with excitement, admiration, and worship.
Only one last heaven is needed to paint the complete map of all heavens and worlds.
Wu Daozi stood in the starry sky, undisturbed by the outside world, fully immersed in the world of painting.
Finally.
He made the last stroke.
The seventeenth stroke appeared, painting the ninth heaven.
Boom!
The heavens and earth roared.
The consciousness of the heavens and worlds emerged.
Centered in the Literary Realm, within tens of thousands of light-years, the void trembled violently.
At this moment, the heavens and cosmos lost their brilliance; everything seemed to lose its luster.
Only one painting shone through the ages.
"Is this the map of all heavens and worlds?"
Battle Command stared mesmerized at the painting, completely stunned.
The vast and boundless heavens and worlds were now fully presented in a painting, with stars revolving, sunrises and sunsets, all creatures and spirits...
Everything and anything!
All-encompassing!
And everything was so vivid, as if it were a new cosmos.
In the world, many Immortal Kings, several Immortal Emperors, even powerful Immortal Emperors, were enchanted by the world within the painting, often exclaiming in awe.
"The map of all heavens and worlds!"
"The three no-paint principle of the painter's path has finally been broken!"
The Grand Elder of the academy hurriedly rushed toward the map of the heavens and worlds drawn by Wu Daozi, his inner excitement beyond words.
For ordinary martial artists, besides shock, there may be little feeling.
But for painters, being able to paint the map of all heavens and worlds was akin to creating heaven and earth, recreating the cosmos, restarting a new path, and pioneering a new era.
For a long time.
The Grand Elder of the academy finally calmed his mood, reluctantly tearing his gaze away.
He faced Wu Daozi, respectfully greeted, "Thank you, revered master, for granting me the privilege of witnessing this magnificent work. Please accept my bow!"
He could confirm that Wu Daozi was truly a sacred master of painting.
To witness a sacred master of painting in creation is a grand fortune for all martial artists entering the path through painting, benefiting for life.
"Please rise quickly!"
Wu Daozi, seeing this, showed a sliver of a smile and quickly spoke.
"This time, in the literary debate, Qin Dynasty's celestial court wins!"
After the Grand Elder of the academy rose, he kept his promise, announcing loudly.
Thus, Qin Dynasty's celestial court achieved two consecutive victories.
Just one more win, and they could defeat the Wen Palace, qualifying to debate with the Literary Leader, challenging the highest literary Dao.
"Qin Dynasty is amazing!"
"Two consecutive defeats for Wen Palace, an occurrence never seen before in the history of the Literary Realm!"
"Could Qin Dynasty's celestial court create history, becoming the new master of literature? If successful, their power will multiply..."
Martial artists observing felt shocked; before the debate, almost no one believed in Qin Dynasty, but now, many have recognized them.
Two sacred masters!
Sufficient to prove the prosperity of Qin Dynasty's literary Dao!
It must be noted, looking at the Literary Realm, there's no master of calligraphy Dao or painting Dao.
"How vexing, if Qin Dynasty were to control the literary pulse, it would be difficult for my clan to annihilate them!"
On a certain star, Jiu Jiang hid in the shadows, a hint of dread and a trace of icy murderous intent showing in their eyes.
Whether it be a master of calligraphy Dao or a master of painting Dao, they can assist martial artists in cultivation, creating a sanctuary.
If Wang Xizhi were to display his calligraphy treasure 'Dao' for observation, within a thousand years, numerous strong beings above Daluo Golden Immortal could be cultivated.
Resources can be exhausted!
But words and paintings can be preserved for a long time.
This is not good news for all clans of the heavens.
The Void Clan's Ming Shi, Yin-Yang Clan's Yao Rongce, Deity Clan's Silent God, and other martial artists with grievances toward Qin Dynasty had flickering eyes, their expressions extremely grim.
The more enchanting Qin Dynasty becomes, the more uneasy they feel!
However, the Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan, Kylin Clan, and other forces with closer ties to humans secretly felt fortunate; the more splendid Qin Dynasty's celestial court performed, the happier they were.
Once Qin Dynasty fully rises, their tribe's safety will be greatly assured.
If Qin Dynasty could ascend further, becoming the king of all heavens and worlds, they, being close allies, will gain immense benefits.
In the martial arts world, besides combat and battles, there are also human interactions, wisdom, and strategic planning.
Within the Literary Realm.
Numerous disciples of Wen Palace faced pallor, bloodless, having lost two rounds, one more loss and they would be utterly defeated.
Scribes from the Academy and Painting Academy looked toward the Grand Elders of the Wen Institute, Poetry Institute, and Lyrics Institute.
Facing the crowd's gaze, the Grand Elders of the three institutes remained silent.
They dared not!
They feared!
Qin Dynasty's celestial court sent six individuals for the debate, only two have been unleashed, already two extraordinary sacred masters.
The remaining four can hardly be soft targets!
Hence, acting now, the chances of defeat are large, one more loss, and Wen Palace will have no opportunity.
"Let me step up!"
After a moment of silence, an elder with gray hair appeared on the cosmic screen, dressed in white robes, his demeanor scholarly and serene, having seen through worldly matters.
"The dean is stepping up!"
Disciples of Wen Palace perked up, regaining confidence; the dean ranks among the top three in the understanding of the Literary Dao, likely able to regain a round.
"This time, I shall defend the ring, in a debate of literature!"
Wen Moke looked at Dong Zhongshu on the mainland of literary energy, a glint of battle spirit flashing in his eyes, bursting with awe-inspiring talent, covering the cosmos.
"Good!"
Dong Zhongshu chuckled, his black robe fluttering, directly breaking through space from the mainland of literary energy, standing on the cosmic screen.
Boom!
Boom!
In an instant, their aura exploded.
Above Wen Moke's head, numerous scholarly tomes burst through space, piled together, forming a Mountain of Books, towering millions of feet, vast and magnificent.
These tomes were all the books he had read extensively, each containing insights.
Exploring extensively, encapsulating all phenomena.
And above Dong Zhongshu's head, only one ancient book floated, named 'Confucian', emanating the supreme intent, suppressing all streams of learning.
Reject the hundred schools, only honor Confucian Dao!
Confucian!
It's a book!
It's also a Dao!
In Dong Zhongshu's mind, Confucian Dao is the supreme Dao, and all knowledge belongs to it.
Bang bang bang!
Their literary Dao willpower collided in the starry sky, deafening roars echoed, endless principles of literary Dao stirred, as if two supreme sovereigns of literary Dao had descended, vying for the title of ultimate.
Endless talent whistled through the starry sky, transforming into dragons, roaring through the ages, startling heaven and earth.
The terrifying pressure of literary Dao forced many martial artists to retreat.
However.
Some martial artists did not retreat, instead forging ahead, using Wen Moke and Dong Zhongshu's aura to clarify their minds, wiping away inner distractions.
All things are Dao, observing others' debates is also a form of cultivation.
Those who can think of this are extraordinary individuals.
"Literary Dao, suppress!"
Wen Moke lightly declared.
Countless ornate words descended, bringing out shadows, of varying tribe, gender, and era.
But with one commonality, they are all spirits of books!
A grand tome, dedicated to the mind and soul of its creators, mastering the essence of the work can summon book spirits to fight.