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

Chapter 63 The flying sword of destiny
After pondering for a while without success, I decisively made a video call to my mentor.

"Hey~ Master Sister, aren't the scrolls for making utensils a little different?"

In the video, Xue Lingling asks in confusion, "Are you going to draw tools?"

"Ah."

“Different types of scroll paintings have different construction logics,” Xue Lingling explained earnestly. “Scroll paintings of utensils focus more on the design principles and concepts, while the background setting is more like an embellishment.”

"The concept behind the design principle?" Wu Xian had a vague understanding.
"To put it simply, it's not enough to just conceive of the image and function," Xue Lingling explained in detail. "You must also conceive of the energy operation principles and details within the background system and make them correspond to it when mixing the pigments."

"I see."

Wu Xian suddenly realized and hung up the call, then began to study it again.

To put it simply, creating a scroll painting of utensils requires not only a background concept, but also a set of principles that align with that background concept.

For example, the flying sword that Wu Xian wants to make must first have a clear understanding of how the flying sword works in the context of cultivation.

The so-called flying on a sword.

The reason why flying swords can fly is that cultivators control the swords with their thoughts and magic power, which is the spiritual power and spiritual energy of this world.

In addition, the flying sword also has a complex array structure inside.

In essence, formations are the laws and principles governing the operation of all things in the universe.

Therefore, Wu Xian does not need to understand the specific principles of weapon crafting and formations. He only needs to add the concepts of weapon crafting and formations to his design and drawing, and incorporate some insights and understanding of the corresponding laws.

This is also the fundamental reason why the world of scroll painting can be compatible with various myths and fantasies.

Once you've sorted things out, start taking action.

"If that's the case, why insist on using someone else's flying sword? You could just draw your own natal flying sword!"

Wu Xian became more and more excited as he thought about it, and decisively began to try to come up with a plan.

In a daze, something suddenly came to mind.

Now that we've already broken free from the limitations of the scroll background, why can't we be even bolder?

So they released the laurel tree and broke off a laurel branch from it as raw material.

He then conceived the image and material of his "natal flying sword" in his mind and incorporated the concept of the natal flying sword into it.

Next, using laurel branches and dark iron as the main materials, and supplemented with several common materials, the corresponding pigments were mixed.

First, verify and test it on the practice drawing paper.

Learn from each failure and make adjustments to the details.

Finally, the drawing was completed on the practice drawing paper.

"Sure enough!"

In my excitement, I tried my best to calm myself down and begin to paint on the spiritual canvas.

The moment the brush touched the paper, the laws of heaven and earth converged, and the laurel tree behind him shone with a faint light, emitting wisps of rich Yin spiritual energy that blended into the paper.

Soon, a slender, cool, elegant and exquisite flying sword appeared on the paper.

Buzz~!

A trace of blood, soul, and spiritual power was drained from his body, but not as ruthlessly as the God of Wealth had done before.

Then, the laws of heaven and earth enveloped the painting paper, mounting it into a scroll.

【My Destiny Flying Sword - Laurel Branch】

Version: Original (with gold embroidered border)

Grade: Silver switch

Painting Spirit: ★★

Spirituality: 48
Innate Trait: Natal Sword Embryo, Taiyin Sword Qi

"So it really isn't the Crimson Fate Axis?"

I originally thought it would become a special blood-red destiny axis, just like the God of Wealth.

It turned out he was overthinking it.

However, compared to other scrolls, the [Destined Flying Sword - Laurel Branch] in his hand seems to be bound to him from birth, the kind that others can't use even if they get it.

The copyright mark in the sea of ​​consciousness is also different from the normal copyright mark of a painting scroll.

With a slight thought, the scroll transformed into a stream of light, merging into his body and being absorbed into the "Scroll Imprint"—a power unique to Soul Divine Diagrams. With another thought, his natal flying sword, the Laurel Branch, materialized in his hand, moving at will, connected to his bloodline as if it were an extension of his body.

"Is this the natal flying sword from cultivation novels? It's truly amazing!"

With a sigh of admiration, he leaped and landed on the laurel branch.

At first, I wasn't quite used to it, but since it was my natal flying sword, I adapted to it quickly.

Time flies to the afternoon.

As Wu Xian gradually became more familiar with flying on his sword, he flew out of his house, circled above his new villa for a while, and then soared into the sky, enjoying the vast world.

"No wonder Old Demon Han is so focused on cultivating immortality."

Experiencing the exhilaration of flying on a sword, Wu Xian was filled with emotion.

As the initial novelty wore off, Wu Xian slowed down and looked down at the panoramic view of Sanzaigang below.

I must say, the city planning is quite well-organized and has a certain aesthetic appeal, reminiscent of artistic composition.

On the way back to the North District, the laurel branch beneath my feet seemed to sense something and emitted a slight ripple.

Wu Xian frowned and looked down, which was right at the Rat Road neighborhood.

"Another dimensional monster has leaked?"

He immediately controlled his flying sword to swoop down. The once bustling Ratway Street was now unusually deserted, with hardly anyone in sight.

The entire neighborhood was filled with a sinister and eerie atmosphere.

Not far away, Du Yifan and his two teammates, one fat and one thin, hurried through the streets as the Soul Devouring Ghost King chased after a third-tier monster.

Whoosh!
Wu Xian swooped down on his flying sword, like a dark, cold glint of light flashing by.

The fleeing third-tier monster seemed to have been shot, instantly becoming stunned and its spirit dissipating.

"Vice President?" Du Yifan stared wide-eyed in astonishment. "Your new car is pretty cool!"

Wu Xian had no interest in wasting time arguing with him. "What's going on in the Rat Path neighborhood?"

"A strange abyssal dimensional leak has been discovered. The senior members of the defense team have sealed it off and are currently repairing it," Du Yifan sighed. "The current problem is that we don't know how many monsters have slipped in, so we have temporarily placed the Ratway Street under martial law."

"How long has the leak been going on?" Wu Xian asked seriously.

“Judging from the clues provided by the residents of the Ratway neighborhood, it’s probably been quite some time,” Du Yifan said helplessly. “As you know, it’s very difficult to detect these strange creatures unless they show themselves on their own.”

Wu Xian frowned. "How many people from your defense force have come?"

“Almost everyone who could come has come,” Du Yifan said. “The captain is requesting reinforcements from his superiors. Why don’t you stay and lend a hand?”

"At this rate, it'll take forever to find them."

As Wu Xian raised his hand, the Ox-Head and Horse-Face brothers appeared. One had the body of an ox and the head of an ox, holding a steel fork, while the other had the body of a horse and the head of a horse, holding a spear. Both of them were burly and tall.

It's inconvenient to go to the Mysterious Dimension dungeon lately, but this is a good opportunity to level up Lord Niu and Lord Ma.

"A new work?"

Du Yifan's eyes lit up, and he looked at it curiously.

The short, chubby teammate next to him couldn't help but remark, "What's this 'cow' or 'horse'? It looks pretty fierce!"

“Yes,” Wu Xian nodded slightly, “Come with me.”

After saying that, Master Ma's eyes flashed with a dark light, turning into two heterochromatic eyes, one black and one white.

In an instant, a circle of dim, soft light spread out, as if casting a filter over the entire block.

One by one, the strange creatures hidden in the nooks and crannies revealed their shapes and outlines.

This is precisely the effect of the [Yin-Yang Dharma Eye].

Perhaps sensing the presence of the Ox-Head and Horse-Face demons, these monsters huddled in the nooks and crannies like ostriches, trembling with fear.

"Fuck!"

Du Yifan and the other two couldn't help but swear.

"Quick, quick, don't let them get away!" Du Yifan hurriedly called to his teammates, "Soul Devouring Ghost King, devour that third-tier one first!"

The three of them rushed toward the nearby monster.

The Ox-Head and Horse-Face demons were not idle either. Working together to intimidate and pressure the nearby monsters, they rendered them unable to move and had nowhere to hide.

(End of this chapter)