My Master Knows It All

Chapter 2602: Chapter 534: The Highest Realm of Calligraphy (Part 4)

His fingers were slender and strong, with a gentle wave, he could leave a myriad of ink marks on the paper, as if writing out the Spiritual Energy and charm between heaven and earth.

The other Half-step Golden Immortal masters, having nothing to do now, also flew to this place, watching the calligraphy completed in one breath by Immortal Lord Mad Grass, each one couldn’t help but nod slightly.

Although they were not mainly practicing the Dao of Calligraphy, quite a few of them were fond of it. After all, having lived for so many years, it was impossible for them to only focus on cultivation; they also had their hobbies, and many of them liked the Dao of Calligraphy.

"Certainly the work of a master!"

In the crowd, a female cultivator dressed in a luxurious robe nodded slightly and praised, "This piece gives people a sense of boldness and flamboyance at first glance. Not constrained by traditional calligraphy norms, every character in this whole piece is full of elegance and freedom."

"Indeed, these strokes vary in length and thickness, sometimes having abrupt turns, even some places exhibit broken strokes, giving a chaotic feeling, yet gathered together, they still feel incredibly comfortable."

"It’s the layout, it’s this layout that makes the whole work appear more expansive, free, and relaxed. Moreover, mad grass calligraphy emphasizes the vigor and life force of the ink, and Dao Companion Mad Grass’s characters are filled with vigorous, rising strength!"

Hearing the crowd’s praise, Immortal Lord Mad Grass’s face showed little change, having been praised countless times by countless people.

His gaze turned towards Cao Zhen.

Cao Zhen nodded slightly and said, "Dao Companion’s calligraphy has long been perfected; the whole piece looks like a giant dragon soaring among mountains, with the dragon’s whiskers, claws, and scales all clearly visible.

The whole work from top to bottom twists and turns, resembling mountain ridges, wave after wave of peaks stretching endlessly, winding and coiling like a mighty wave, filled with life force and tension.

The strokes are thick and dripping wet, both powerful and pliant, with a rigorous structure and a well-proportioned layout. The entire work is majestic, bold, unrestrained, and grand.

This piece can even be considered a treasure in the history of calligraphy."

Cao Zhen exclaimed in admiration; Immortal Lord Mad Grass’s calligraphy indeed had reached an extremely high realm, judged by the China Cloud standard, it should be close to level ninety.

After speaking, Cao Zhen picked up a brush and a new sheet of white paper, then began to write on the paper.

All around, everyone’s attention was instantly drawn to his writing.

Cao Zhen was also writing in mad grass calligraphy, and even, his strokes seemed even more chaotic and casual than Immortal Lord Mad Grass’s.

It wasn’t long before he finished writing.

Previously, when Immortal Lord Mad Grass finished writing, many spoke out in praise, but when Cao Zhen finished, everyone around just stared dazedly at his characters, wanting to praise but unsure of how to begin.

Immortal Lord Mad Grass looked at the characters written by Cao Zhen, after a long while, let out a long sigh, and said to Cao Zhen, "Mad Grass pales in comparison."

Cao Zhen gently shook his head and said, "In terms of the structure and technique of the characters, there isn’t much difference between you and me."

Then, Cao Zhen suddenly changed the subject, asking, "I wonder what Dao Companion Mad Grass thinks the highest realm of calligraphy is?"

Immortal Lord Mad Grass pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "I believe that the highest realm in calligraphy is a mind like still water; that is, when writing, the mind is as calm as water, the brush and ink flow naturally without blemishes.

Naturally, calligraphy must also achieve a realm where the energy and rhythm are alive; this means the written words not only need to be accurate but must also possess a unique aura and dynamic rhythm, which are closely related to the personality and emotions of the writer.

The highest realm of calligraphy is not just writing words, but a way to express oneself and convey emotions."

After speaking, he paused slightly, looking at Cao Zhen, asking, "I wonder what Sect Leader Cao thinks the highest realm of calligraphy is?"

"It is the Dao!"

Cao Zhen spoke, feeling what he said seemed too abstruse, he added, "Or perhaps it is dispersal and serenity. When writing, one must have a heart open wide, not troubled by external matters, focusing intently on the use of brush and ink; meanwhile, one must also have a natural state, without forcing, without faking, expressing one’s emotions and thoughts as desired.

This point you and I agree on.

But dispersal and serenity require long-term cultivation. Firstly, it requires cultivation and scholarship.

Calligraphy, is not just enough to understand the Dao of Calligraphy alone, it also needs a certain level of cultivation, which I believe Dao Companion Mad Grass lacks not.

However, one must also have enough life experience, only then can one have deeper insights and broader imagination, making the characters more in touch with life.

Though Dao Companion has lived long enough, Dao Companion is well acquainted with the Immortal Realm, but Dao Companion, are you familiar with the world of mortals?

Dao Companion, do not forget, calligraphy is not only found in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, the mortal world also has calligraphy.

And the calligraphy of the mortal world is refined from their mortal lives. Dao Companion your characters, although sufficiently immortal, lack human touch."

Upon hearing this, Immortal Lord Mad Grass instantly turned to look at his own characters, then again at the characters written by Cao Zhen, he looked at the left then the right, comparing back and forth several times, a sudden color of enlightenment appeared on his face.