Clang.
After the group of geniuses entered, someone carried two Screen Paintings and placed them in the very center of the Training Ground.
"Another painting!"
The Number Five on the Ranking Rank Three individuals raised an eyebrow, recalling a regretful evening.
"This is Comprehension Gate. Last year's Imperial Examination required us to study Ancient Arts. Is this time going to be about us practicing painting skills?"
Another genius spoke up, also drawing parallels to Murong Shu's banquet.
The Provincial Examination County Examination) was simpler than that for Xiucai (秀才), consisting of only two stages: one testing comprehension, and the other comparing overall abilities.
The former accounts for one-quarter or one-fifth of the weight, mainly to measure the strength of geniuses.
It can be said that even if the results in this round are low, as long as the overall strength is in the top twelve, there is a high probability that they will be included in the list.
Moreover, everyone standing here has top-notch talent, so their comprehension is bound to be excellent.
Jin Ze's younger brother glanced at Jiang Ping and whispered:
"Although this person was just there to make up the numbers, few can match his Comprehension Gate."
He really didn't want to see a Mud Leg with a predetermined future excelling here.
"Don't pay too much attention to him. In the test of strength and realm, he's just a foil, a fleeting sight in our journey to the Martial Academy." Chen An smiled, not caring at all.
At this moment, the Changping Prefect stood up and introduced the contents of the pass to everyone.
The Screen Paintings is a craft, a way to express ideas through painting, but it is very complicated and not a single craft.
Moreover, the intensity of the Artistic Conception in the paintings varies, ranging from the Artistic Conception to the Domain Level.
The First Step in the test of comprehension was for everyone to identify the painting with the strongest Artistic Conception.
It seems simple, but for most geniuses who haven't yet reached the realm of Artistic Conception, it is difficult and deceptive.
"Fortunately, I have seen the Murong Family's Wonder Paintings and witnessed a higher level of artistic Artistic Conception, so it shouldn't be difficult," Ji Baichuan said with a smile.
Letting Jiang Ping share the Heavenly Might Technique was a good move; he might get a decent ranking in the Comprehension Gate.
"Comprehension Gate is irrelevant; everyone here is a genius, so you won't be lacking in that area. Strength is the key to entering the Martial Academy," Wei Rou said calmly.
Now, she has not studied Blade Art with Jiang Ping for a long time, and their interactions are limited to nodding to each other during meals.
She has no regrets. The two are not on the same level, their futures will not overlap, and it is difficult for them to have any interaction.
Knock knock knock!
Suddenly, three earth-shattering drumbeats rang out.
Then, heavy, slow drumbeats rose like muffled thunder, one after another, growing denser and more urgent, striking the hearts of everyone present.
This made the previously somewhat relaxed geniuses tense up.
They began to gravitate towards Screen Paintings.
"It also concerns whether you pass the exam, so you can't be careless."
Song Yuanshan said in a deep voice.
Jiang Ping arrived in front of the first Screen Paintings and began to immerse himself in the painting Sympathetic Resonance.
At this moment, the two little figures in his mind opened and closed like gods, their eyes flashing with strange light.
The scenes Screen Paintings are vividly imprinted in my mind.
Click!
Unparalleled beams of light flashed, some from Blade Art, Sword Art, and some from fists and feet.
Some Artistic Conception are so evocative that the two little figures dare not get too close.
Some of the Artistic Conception seems rather weak, with the little figures raising their heads high and scoffing.
"Unfortunately, these artistic Artistic Conception can only be made tangible by creating Sympathetic Resonance; they cannot be permanently preserved. Otherwise, we could all learn from them."
Jiang Ping sighed inwardly at the pity, and then began to select the strongest Artistic Conception.
Soon, he discovered a staff Staff Art that was on par with, Blade Art superior to, all the others.
After comparing and confirming the Screen Paintings, he went to another Screen Paintings.
Sulfuric acid!
The moment he entered the painting, Jiang Ping felt his mind glowing, and the two little figures were dyed gold.
"Domain Level!"
Jiang Ping's pupils contracted slightly as he stared at the Sword Light in his mind. This Dao Light was far too powerful, far surpassing any other Artistic Conception.
The two little figures were blown about by the wind and could not stand steadily, so they were far apart.
Without a doubt, this is Sword Intent that has reached the Domain Level, and it is also the strongest Artistic Conception in the painting.
The square was bustling with people, as geniuses moved back and forth between the two Screen Paintings, confirming their strongest skills.
At this moment, Cao Qingzhi Number One on the Ranking, suddenly broke away from the crowd and went to the side to register the selected Artistic Conception with the supervising official.
"So fast?" Many geniuses raised their eyebrows; less than a quarter of an hour had passed since the start.
Distinguishing the intensity of Artistic Conception is not particularly difficult, but it takes time to get into the painting and to Sympathetic Resonance with each technique. This takes time.
Because there are many different techniques involved in painting, the time required for this process to accumulate will be extended.
"After all, this person has already reached the Concept Level in terms of skill, and possesses Super First-rate comprehension and vision that is beyond Non-Self reach, so it seems too fast," someone whispered.
By the time the second person confirmed the strongest Artistic Conception, a quarter of an hour had passed.
The Rank Two is Bai Ji, whose talent is equally dazzling, and who has gone very far in his skills.
"Who will be next?" The prominent figures from various aristocratic families wondered.
There are several candidates, such as Jiang Ping and Chen Qingyan, who have shown extraordinary talent, or the Rank Three who has brought his skills to Half-Step Artistic Conception.
Not long after Bai Ji, the third person left the group, having already identified the strongest Artistic Conception.
"This is Rank Three in Changping Prefecture? That's quite a short time, not much worse than second place."
In the corridor, Elegant Middle-aged Man spoke.
"Not Rank Three." The Changping Prefect shook his head and pointed out that this was a genius with excellent comprehension, but who had missed the golden age for martial arts training and had no future in the Fifth Rank.
"What a pity for such a promising talent," the refined middle-aged man sighed softly.
"This talent is far superior to Ji Baichuan's, so why wasn't this person given more focus in the past?" Chen Qingyan's uncle said to the Chief, somewhat curious.
He didn't know what agreement Lin Yi had made, but he felt that the other party was wasting talent.
Lin Yi glanced at the old scholar, his expression indifferent. "Sir, it's too late to say anything now."
"It's still a waste." Uncle Chen shrugged.
Not long after, the fourth genius to complete the identification was revealed; it was none other than Uncle Chen's niece, Chen Qingyan.
Uncle Chen couldn't stop smiling.
The fifth person is not Rank Three.
To everyone's surprise, it was a genius ranked at the bottom of the Martial Examination Ranking.
Ji Baichuan!
The Chief chuckled, "Little Ji isn't bad, is he?"
"Not bad at all. This person only benefited from that good-for-nothing kid's influence, spending over a year studying the Murong Family's extraordinary paintings and accumulating enough experience to enter the realm of painting."
Not far away, several prominent figures from powerful families were discussing Ji Baichuan. One of them immediately objected, his voice rather loud.
He was somewhat displeased that his son, who ranked Rank Three, failed to make the Top Five in such a minor event.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi raised an eyebrow. "Is that painting that remarkable?"
He had read Jiang Ping's letter but assumed the other party was unwilling to share his advanced skills, without delving into the details.
"Of course it's incredible."
Unlike Lin Yi, Chen Qingyan's uncle, being a former Martial Graduate, was very knowledgeable and praised him, saying:
"The painting technique is among the best in the world, and its value is extremely high. Many geniuses want to learn it but cannot find a way to do so. Wumen, my niece is very intelligent and passed the test to obtain the Painting scroll, which fulfilled my childhood regret and allowed me to see this extraordinary painting."
"Is that so?" The Chief pondered, his eyes deep.