My Master Knows It All

376: Chapter 159: A Discussion of Dao Resulting from a Mix-up_5 376: Chapter 159: A Discussion of Dao Resulting from a Mix-up_5 As the two characters were laid down,

Elder Huan Kong immediately turned to gaze at several Cave Masters knowledgeable in the Dao of Calligraphy.

He understood calligraphy, but in his eyes, the two characters before him seemed almost equal to those of Shen Xing Hai.

However, he faintly felt that the characters at hand were slightly superior.

Since he couldn’t be certain, he could only look to the other Cave Masters who were more skilled in the art of calligraphy.

After exchanging glances, the Cave Master of Dark Ink Cave softly exclaimed, “Peak Master Cao is indeed somewhat unexpected.

This writing is actually slightly better than my disciple Xing Hai’s work.”

Elder Huan Kong’s expression darkened slightly.

Had Cao Zhen really won?

Could he actually outdo Shen Xing Hai!

Such talent he had, why didn’t he study the Calligraphy Dao instead of going to Four Treasures Peak.

What a pity, truly a pity.

If only Shen Xing Hai could have surpassed Cao Zhen, then when it came to debating with the Hundred Peaks Sect over the status of the top Immortal Sect among the Mixed Clan next time, they could have directly cited this incident.

Unfortunately, Cao Zhen was still slightly better.

Behind them, several disciples of the Thousand Caves Door saw their senior brother lose to the opponent and immediately began to shout in dissatisfaction.

“A Peak Master wins against our disciple, that’s nothing to be proud of.”

“Indeed, our discourse is supposed to be among disciples; what does it mean for a Peak Master to step in?”

“Our Cave Masters haven’t even made a move.”

“If the Cave Masters entered the fray, their Hundred Peaks Sect would stand no chance of winning.”

Lan Pili listened to the shouts of the Thousand Caves Door disciples with great joy in his heart.

He had been worrying about how to speak up, and their remarks were like a pillow to a sleepy man.

Feigning seriousness, he said to Elder Huan Kong, “Elder, it seems the disciples of your sect are quite discontent.

In that case, why not let the Cave Masters also discuss matters with Peak Master Cao?”

“Oh?” Huan Kong glanced at Lan Pili with some surprise and nodded, “In that case, which of the Cave Masters would like to discuss the Dao with Peak Master Cao?”

They dared to challenge the Cave Masters again, so…

Had Cao Zhen not used his full strength just now?

Otherwise, he couldn’t possibly be unaware that narrowly outperforming Shen Xing Hai, a mere disciple, would mean certain defeat against the Cave Masters of the Thousand Caves Door.

It must be so.

But how much of his true strength could he be hiding?

Huan Kong did not believe that a Peak Master from the Hundredth Peak could surpass the Cave Masters of his Thousand Caves Door!

Seeing the other party looking to argue one by one, Cao Zhen felt a headache coming and quickly said, “Why don’t we do this?

Since the Cave Masters each specialize in different forms of calligraphy, why not write in your respective styles so we all may discuss it together?”

He had to rush to Capital City and did not have time to discuss matters slowly here.

Audacious, too audacious!

Around him, not just the disciples from the Thousand Caves Door but also its Cave Masters, their faces turned sour.

What did this mean?

One person against all of them?

And asking each of them to write a different style of calligraphy.

Yet Huan Kong’s mind raced, and he quickly said, “Good, since Peak Master Cao has made a request, then let us have a discussion!”

Speaking, he even passed a secret message to the twelve Cave Masters skilled in the Dao of Calligraphy, “Esteemed Cave Masters, please write with all your might.

Later, when we encounter people from the Hundred Peaks Sect, we can talk to them about how each of our twelve Cave Masters has overpowered the Peak Master of the Hundred Peaks Sect.

Let’s see if they still have the face to contest us for the title of the foremost Immortal Sect among the Mixed Clan.”

“Sure.”

“That Peak Master from the Hundred Peaks Sect is too arrogant; he needs a good lesson.”

“If that’s the case, then let us write with all our strength.”

“If it were someone from another sect, we might have given them some face, but for the Hundred Peaks Sect, forget it.”

“It has been a while since we compared our skills.

This time we can see whose Calligraphy Dao has progressed more.”

In the Thousand Caves Door, thirty-six Caves specialized in calligraphy knowledge, but among them, some were skilled in the Painting Way, some in both calligraphy and painting, and only twelve purely in the Calligraphy Dao.

The twelve Cave Masters each approached a prepared desk, collected their thoughts to calm their spirits, and after reaching their optimal state, they started to write.

Cao Zhen concentrated for a brief moment before he picked up his brush.

Not knowing the level of the others and judging by the skill of their disciple Shen Xing Hai in the Calligraphy Dao, these people were likely superior to the likes of Song Xianbi.

He could not afford to be too relaxed.

Ninety percent.

After pondering, Cao Zhen decided to use just over ninety percent of his skill as he began to write.

Instantly, characters began to appear on the paper.

He and the several Cave Masters were writing text that wasn’t overly abundant, with the other twelve Cave Masters finishing almost concurrently with him.

A Cave Master set down his brush and, shaking his head slightly, said to the other eleven Cave Masters, “Too hasty.

I wasn’t well-prepared this time and failed to perform at my best.

I’m afraid I’ll embarrass myself.”

“Not at all, Li Cave Master’s calligraphy is, as always, full of vigor.

As for me, this brush isn’t the one I typically use, and it feels awkward.

This time I’ve really fallen short of my standard.”

“You flatter me; it’s my writing that will make all of you laugh.”

Listening to the conversations of the twelve Cave Masters, Cao Zhen couldn’t help but feel it sounded similar to what some of his top-ranking classmates used to say after exams in his previous life.

They would each claim, “I didn’t perform well this time.”