Chapter 2601: Chapter 534_3
The Immortal Painting Master, although talented, does not possess the foundation of the Zong Zhen Immortal Lord, nor does she have sufficient accumulation. Even with guidance from Sect Leader Cao, I’m afraid she won’t achieve enlightenment.
Moreover, even if she does achieve enlightenment, it might still take some time for her to reach the Golden Immortal Realm. Why did Chief Cao choose her?
Not far away, Li Ke’s eyebrows faintly raised, her eyes revealing a peculiar expression. Others may not know, but she knows that the person who helped the Yin Yang Sect Leader attain enlightenment was not Cao Zhen, but Xiang Ziyu. Cao Zhen assisted the female Sect Leader of the Divine Melody Sect. Now, with so many Sect Leaders and Elders from great teachings seeking guidance from Cao Zhen, he chooses again a female Sect Leader.
However, Cao Zhen did not immediately guide the Immortal Painting Master. Instead, he turned his head to look at an elderly man beside him, wearing a black robe adorned with exquisite silver thread patterns at the collar, projecting a sense of mystery and solemnity.
His appearance was dignified, his brows deep, and his eyes profound. It seemed one could see into his inner world through the ink-colored pupils.
Moreover, his presence exuded an aura that naturally made others want to approach him.
Cao Zhen cupped his hands toward the elderly man and asked, "This Dao Companion, I presume you cultivate the Dao of Calligraphy."
He recognized the attire as belonging to the Brush and Book Sect but was unsure if the man was the Supreme Elder or Sect Leader of the sect.
Even all the Half-step Golden Immortals from their Eastern Province, he hasn’t met every one of them.
The man immediately replied upon hearing, "I am from the Brush and Book Sect, the Mad Grass Immortal Lord." While speaking, he looked at Cao Zhen with a trace of surprise in his eyes, wondering why Cao Zhen, who was about to guide the Immortal Painting Master, suddenly asked him too. Could he be the second?
Upon hearing the words, many around revealed peculiar expressions when hearing the name Mad Grass Immortal Lord.
The Brush and Book Sect, part of the great teachings from Central Continent, is the most powerful sect within the Human Clan cultivating the Dao of Calligraphy. The strongest within the sect is not the Sect Leader but the Supreme Elder Mad Grass Immortal Lord.
The name Mad Grass Immortal Lord, given by himself, reflects his mastery of mad grass calligraphy, which is perfectly fine, even if it sounds peculiar.
Later, he became the Supreme Elder of the Brush and Book Sect, and everyone, out of respect, stopped directly addressing him by that name.
Upon hearing this name again, many smiled secretly, displaying a nostalgic expression, realizing they had known Mad Grass Immortal Lord for years, now suddenly reminiscing about the passage of time.
Cao Zhen nodded to Mad Grass Immortal Lord, then pointed into the distance, just before he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something.
He scanned the crowd behind him and quickly found a tall figure in a black robe densely embroidered with golden lightning patterns.
Although well-built, the robe still couldn’t hide the steel-like solidity of the body beneath it.
His expression severe, his deep eyes resembled two rolling thunderbolts capable of piercing anything and seeing through hearts.
Behind him, there vaguely appeared a thunder bird poised to soar, ready to leap out and reduce everything nearby to ashes.
A single glance revealed him as a master cultivating the Thunderbolt Path.
Cao Zhen felt a movement in his heart, cupped his hands towards the figure, and said, "Thunder Sect Leader, you should know my expertise lies in Thunderbolt Technique."
The Thunder Sect Leader nodded lightly upon hearing, "Indeed, Sect Leader Cao’s Thunderbolt Technique must be of Heavenly Rank Spells."
The first time he heard Cao Zhen’s name, he already knew of Cao Zhen’s powerful Thunderbolt Technique.
While he spoke ordinarily, his voice seemed like the echoes of thunder colliding.
Cao Zhen continued, "Then, Thunder Sect Leader should know that our disciples of Four Treasures Peak also excel in the Art of Thunderbolt. I have imparted all my spells to my disciples.
The Thunderbolt Technique carries numerous variations, including Power of Gold Thunder, Power of Fire Thunder, and even Yin Yang power.
My disciples’ attainment in Thunderbolt Technique is no less than mine. Thunder Sect Leader, you could first discuss the Thunderbolt Path with them."
The Thunder Sect Leader showed a hint of disappointment, thinking Cao Zhen wished to discuss the Thunderbolt Path with him personally, but it turned out he wanted him to talk with his disciples.
"That is also fine." The Thunder Sect Leader sighed inwardly but nodded. Cao Zhen had already spoken; he couldn’t, in the presence of so many, openly disrespect him.
After seeing the Thunder Sect Leader leave, Cao Zhen then took two people to Immortal Pen Peak, where he arranged a table with brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and asked the Immortal Painting Master and Mad Grass Elder, "Could the two of you respectively paint and write?"
The two were slightly taken aback, was Sect Leader Cao asking them to paint and write simultaneously? Was he planning to guide them both at once?
Though puzzled, they each approached a writing table, focusing and calming themselves.
Although Cao Zhen initially looked for the Immortal Painting Master, Mad Grass Immortal Lord was quicker to lift his brush, quickly starting to write fiercely on the white paper before him.
His hand appeared to hold the brush casually, yet every gesture seemed to embody centuries of wisdom, a power connecting to the universe.
