Mythical Scroll Artist: Starting with the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming

Chapter 381 Opening Ceremony: Special Effects Galore!
Although the strength of a contestant in a divine battle does not equate to true ability, it can greatly reveal a person's potential.

Putting everything else aside, the sheer power of Wu Xian's divine diagram alone would be enough to get him exceptionally admitted to the divine realms of various major sects, and his position would definitely be top-tier.

"Brother Bai, who exactly is this person?"

Many scions of prominent families began to inquire about Bai Shiqi.

But Bai Shiqi wasn't stupid; he remained vague and refused to reveal Wu Xian's detailed information.

Just kidding, the Peak Dojo has been eyeing Wu Xian for so long, why are you guys getting involved?
……

“Cunxin, my disciple, would you like to play a game with your master?” Wu Xian looked at Xu Cunxin, who had followed him out, with great interest. “It looks like it would be quite fun.”

Xu Cunxin gave a stiff smile, "Master, please stop teasing your disciple."

"Fine," Wu Xian said with a pout, then became serious. "Give these pills to your grandfather first, and remember to get me that royal-level demon later."

Xu Cunxin solemnly accepted the dozen or so Longevity Pills. After a brief examination, her whole body trembled.

It's unbelievable that this is Wu Xian's painted scroll.

"Don't overthink it. The essence of alchemy is to maximize the medicinal properties and bring out the full potential of spiritual herbs and medicines," Wu Xian naturally understood Xu Cunxin's thoughts. "It's impossible to cook without rice. In the end, we still need to use longevity-enhancing spiritual herbs and medicines."

“That’s still amazing,” Xu Cunxin said, knowing her idea was unrealistic. “If we give a longevity herb to Master, wouldn’t that maximize its use?”

“Of course,” Wu Xian said noncommittally, “If you swallow the spiritual herbs directly, only a portion of their medicinal properties will be effective. If I handle it, it won’t be a problem to double the longevity-enhancing medicinal properties for you.”

“Okay!” Xu Cunxin nodded solemnly.

After exchanging pleasantries, I hurriedly took my leave.

Wu Xian and Xue Lingling, meanwhile, began to reminisce about the banquet hosted by the scions of prominent families.

After this ordeal, my mentor sister became noticeably more confident and cheerful.

This is also the core purpose behind Wu Xian's insistence on showing off.

He had to make up for all the discrimination and grievances that Xiaolingling had suffered.

The saying goes that husband and wife are of one mind and one body.

From now on, Master Sister will no longer be carrying the entire Xue family on her own.

……

Mechanical City, the affiliated hospital of the dojo.

As distinguished guests of this grand event, the Necromancer's Guild delegation is naturally entitled to enjoy top-notch medical care here.

However, Zhao Jun's injuries at this moment left even the top doctors present somewhat helpless.

"Just one Divine Diagram Soul Battle and it's like this?" The attending physician said he couldn't understand. "Impossible. It's just a Divine Diagram Soul Battle. It's impossible to overdraw your soul like this."

Even if he forced himself to stay strong, it wouldn't have turned out this way.

These are all top figures in the Necronomicon; they should be well aware of this.

“But that’s the truth.” Zhao Qinghe’s expression was stiff.

In fact, his cousin Zhao Jun's condition was a minor one; at most, he would be in a vegetative state.

The key point is the changes in the realm of the dead.

The entire divine diagrams along the divine realm chain of Zhao Jun's collateral branch suffered unprecedented losses.

The "power of faith" derived from comprehending energy and the transformation of divine source power, as well as the condensation of laws accumulated by the collateral lineage over many years, were directly reduced by nearly one-fifth.

It can be said that the accumulation and efforts of this branch of the Zhao family over the past century have been completely wasted.

The main branch, collateral branches, and sub-branches of the Zhao family are all in the same boat in the Divine Realm. The shrinkage of the collateral branches has also had a significant impact on the main branch.

Seeing the calls from his father Zhao Gao and several clan elders, Zhao Qinghe didn't dare to answer them at all.

At this moment, he was at a loss as to how to explain things to his family.

"By the way, who is this prodigy who could injure this young master of the Zhao family like this?" the attending physician asked curiously. "Could it be that he encountered an evil scroll painter?"

“It’s not an evil god, it’s a kid named Wu Xian,” Zhao Qinghe said through gritted teeth.

“Wu Xian? Wu Xian from Yaoyang City?” The attending physician’s expression was strange.

"Senior, you also know that kid?" Zhao Qinghe asked in surprise.

"I've heard a little about it." The attending physician waved his hand and smiled, then looked thoughtfully at Zhao Jun, who was lying unconscious beside him.

It feels like I could try to claim some credit from Sister Tiao.

In any case, this condition is definitely incurable.

But performing reverse treatments isn't too difficult. ...

Two days later.

This grand event, which has captured the attention of the entire world of picture scrolls, has officially begun.

Below the [Divine Realm Anchor Point] where the Mechanical Gym is located, on the majestic peak where countless mechanical palaces gather, the vast arena has already been prepared.

Media outlets from around the world were already in place last night, providing live coverage to hype up the event.

Mechanical Dojo, which owns a virtual network company, also maximized the live streaming scale of this grand event through online channels.

It is said that even the live broadcast signal has been successfully established in the dimensional control zones of many major cities.

So that people all over the world can witness this momentous event of the Mechanical Engineering Department's rise to power.

Netizens around the world have been eagerly anticipating the recent publicity and buzz surrounding the Department of Mechanical Engineering, wanting to see just how it will rise to prominence.

"Waaaaah, how many years has it been~ how many years has it been? Is spring finally coming for us mechanical engineering chefs?"

"You're popping champagne early again, aren't you? Have you forgotten how it went the last few times?"

"Can this be the same? The great Mechanical Gym is personally involved and making such a big show of it. If we don't rise to power, I'll eat shit live on stream!"

"What's the use of a big show? I just hope it's all bark and no bite."

"I have a feeling that after today, the Mechanical Scroll will completely shed its image as a high-end but low-end system and become the strongest scroll system!"

"Stop messing around~ So what if it's the strongest? Where did you put the Necromancer, Elf, and Demon types?"

"Don't you know what kind of world this is? Times have changed, mechanical fans! It's the era of the Four Gods version now!"

"So what if the Mechanical Engineering department rises again? It still has to stand in the shadow of the Four Gods."

"To be honest, the rise of the Mechanical Engineering Department was indeed ill-timed."

"They finally managed to rise up, but then they ran into the Four Great Gods version. I feel a little sorry for them."

"Just wait and see. After today, let's see who dares to discriminate against us mechanical spirit masters!"

"It's starting! It's starting! Countdown!"

"Director, you've got some sense! Where's the aerial shot? We need the aerial shot!"

"What's so interesting about the audience seats? The camera should take a backseat to the beautiful women at this time."

"Whoa~ Here it comes, the segment that netizens love most: the entrance of all the major factions!"

"A rainbow of light emanates from the heavens and earth, a sacred beast clears the way, and a legion of holy angels surrounds them—this is the delegation from the Divine Capital Dojo!"

"This is seriously cool! I wonder if I'll ever have a chance to collect an angel scroll in my lifetime."

"Holy light! I see holy light!"

"Although it wasn't the first time I'd seen the grand entrance of the Divine Capital Dojo, I was still deeply impressed."

"The capital city is still the capital city, forever sacred and noble!"

……

At the Machinery City site, at the foot of the Machinery Dojo mountain.

Wu Xian and his two companions, who had just set up the [Luo Feng Hao], were also taken aback by this scene.

On the already dazzling Rainbow Avenue, the leaders of the Divine Capital delegation released an angel legion composed of thirty-three holy angels to escort them. The rainbow and holy radiance blended in the sky, creating an atmosphere of overwhelming grandeur.

"So you can use scrolls to make a grand entrance?" Wu Xian's eyes gleamed.

"Of course, the thirty-three angel legions are considered the highest level of the Divine Capital's external affairs. If it were a grand event for the Divine Capital itself, then the ninety-nine angel legions would surround the venue, commonly known as the Holy Light shining everywhere."

Wu Xian clicked his tongue in agreement, unable to resist the urge to try it out.

I was worried that using a scroll to make a show of things might seem like "trying to look good when you're not."

Since all the factions are going to use top-notch special effects to enhance the spectacle, there's nothing for him to worry about.

Don't worry, Sister Jump!

Your family in Yaoyang City will definitely make sure you have the best possible impression.

After all, our Sister Jump is very concerned about her image, haha!

Crucially, it also allows the [Underworld Club] to make its presence felt at such a world-class event.

(End of this chapter)