"Master Gu, what is the Sixth Realm? What are the other realms?"
"Master Gu, which realm are you in? Could it be the legendary Tenth Realm?"
"Stop arguing, all of you. Let Master Gu explain slowly."
There was far too much excitement around Gu Huangwu, and no one heard Li Mu Yang at all.
As one of the contestants, he had been completely ignored by everyone.
Li Mu Yang did not mind, though. Compared to someone as renowned as Gu Huangwu, he was still merely an uninitiated student. In all of Divine Land, with its countless billions of people, how many could speak with a national master on Gu Huangwu's level?
Even he had been thrilled when he heard he would be attending Gu Huangwu's class, let alone these people. I'm the King of Ten Thousand Dragons, you know.
"Here we go again..." Li Mu Yang sighed softly.
Arrogance was a disease. It needed curing!
The atmosphere was lively, and everyone was eager to learn. Gu Huangwu was delighted as well.
He waved his hand and said, "Students, do not be impatient. The Ten Realms of Painting are principles every painter should understand. I will naturally explain them to you one by one in the future. But today, let us first watch the competition. We will examine the excellent works of the two painters, then appraise them together and determine which is superior. How does that sound?"
Everyone agreed. Naturally, no one was foolish enough to contradict Gu Huangwu.
Chu Ning carefully put the finishing touches on the painting, then wrote the five large characters "Children Contending for Spring" in the blank space.
Chu Ning had used regular script. Her calligraphy was quite accomplished as well, clearly the result of diligent practice.
A saying was widely circulated throughout the Xifeng