Wang Ruoxie wrote the same character for 'tiger', but as the character took shape, a tiger's roar emerged, echoing throughout the entire hall.

It even seemed as though everyone could see that the character transformed into a fierce tiger, solidifying and emerging from the character itself.

Looking again at the character written by Su Weicai, it appeared utterly plain and mundane.

In comparison, Wang Ruoxie's character not only held a more superior form but also possessed a mystical spirit within it, exuding an enigmatic aura.

The two identical tiger characters revealed a difference as stark as between clouds and mud, sealing the outcome.

At this moment, Su Weicai was utterly stunned on the spot, an expression of disbelief plastered across his face.

Then, the paper bearing the tiger character in front of Wang Ruoxie suddenly disintegrated into powder, carried away by the wind, once again shocking everyone present to the core.

"Ordinary paper and pen can only write ordinary characters. The tiger character I've written, however, is a special Spirit Character, which is difficult to sustain."

Wang Ruoxie silently shook his head. Though the Three Realms of the past and the current Yuanwu Continent bear similarities, there are significant differences too.

Though the Three Realms of the past prioritized Martial Art, various cultivation paths thrived, such as Buddhist Cultivation, Confucian Cultivation, Ghost Cultivation, Demon Cultivation, Music Cultivation... and other Paths of Cultivation.

There was even a saying about Fate, Luck, and Feng Shui, where the first three pertained to life, luck, and geomancy. The technique with which he just wrote the Spirit Character belongs to the path of Confucian Cultivation, commonly known as reading.

The Path of Confucian Cultivation, in truth, is not inferior to Martial Art. Some powerful Great Scholars, embodying Vast Qi, can speak words of sages and suppress Evil Demons.

In a past life, when he became a Blood Demon, he was nearly subdued by a Confucian Cultivator at the Celestial Monarch Realm.

Powerful Confucian Cultivators, using Vast Qi to recite the words of sages, can criticize with both word and pen, exterminating demons and suppressing evil. There were even ancient sages who shaped the world with their words and paintings.

The Path of Buddhist Cultivation primarily involves accumulating virtues, practicing kindness, and providing salvation. Of course, when Buddhas are angered, they too can eradicate Evil Demons.

As for fate, it is not easily meddled with. Luck pertains to predicting celestial mechanisms, fortune-telling, astrology, forecasting fortunes and misfortunes, and assessing life and death. Great Powers have the potential to disrupt heavenly mechanisms and defy fate.

Feng Shui involves observing forms and colors, finding dragon veins, site selection, and terrain analysis. Great Powers can even awaken Dragon Veins, reverse Feng Shui, and connect the two realms of Yin and Yang.

Many other Paths of Cultivation possess their unique aspects, and mastering them to their peak can lead to the Dao.

Although Wang Ruoxie's past life mainly focused on Martial Arts, he was familiar with other Paths of Cultivation, understanding at least some basics.

"I lost. I've lost the bet. I will now kowtow and acknowledge my teacher."

At this moment, Su Weicai finally came back to his senses and, with an unsightly expression, addressed Wang Ruoxie.

Though he couldn't comprehend why the opponent's character manifested such phenomena, he was thoroughly defeated just by the character itself. Even if he didn't want to admit it, with so many people around, including the presence of one like Huang Dajia, he couldn't deny it.

"No need. You are not qualified to be my disciple."

However, Wang Ruoxie shook his head indifferently and said.

"Don't go too far."

Hearing this, Su Weicai's face turned beet red, as if greatly humiliated.

"He's right. You are indeed not qualified to be his disciple."

Off to the side, Huang Yuze suddenly spoke up, freezing Su Weicai in place, his eyes wide open.

If someone else had said it, he might've lashed out, but Huang Yuze is recognized as a calligraphy master and someone Su idolizes, leaving him no ground for rebuttal.

"Sir, please teach me the way of reading."

Subsequently, under the astonished gazes of everyone, Huang Yuze bowed to Wang Ruoxie like a student, speaking respectfully.

In learning, there is no teacher of superior age, only a master of superior knowledge; the same principle applies to the Martial Art where the accomplished is respected first.

This scene left everyone around struck with astonishment.

The calligraphy master Huang Yuze actually sought a sixteen-year-old youth to instruct him in the way of reading. They would never believe it had they not seen it with their own eyes.

Su Weicai wore an expression like he had seen a ghost. The calligraphy master Huang Yuze, whom he longed to apprentice under, actually aimed to engage the person before him as his master. Considering his earlier words, he found them utterly ironic, feeling as if thoroughly slapped in the face, leaving it burning hot.

"The essence of reading lies within oneself, in your original nature. If your heart is righteous, Qi arises; heaven and earth hold the Vast Qi, using this Qi as a guide, it remains eternally vast."

Wang Ruoxie gazed at Huang Yuze and slowly spoke.

He naturally understood that the way of reading Huang Yuze referred to was truly the path of Confucian Cultivation, not simply reciting poems and writing characters and paintings.

Having said that, he lifted his foot and proceeded deeper into the hall.

"The student expresses gratitude to the teacher for the guidance."

Huang Yuze once more bent deeply, bowing respectfully towards Wang Ruoxie's back, his face reflecting sincerity.

Although Wang Ruoxie did not agree to take him as a disciple, Huang Yuze felt compelled to honor him with the courtesy due to a teacher.

Because Wang Ruoxie's words were like the morning bell and evening drum, enlightening him to what true reading is.

Wang Ruoxie did not yet realize that his words today would create a true Great Scholar for the East Victory Kingdom, spitting sage words, suppressing and killing millions of Evil Demons.

Star Universe Pavilion, apart from its enormous scale, became the largest shop in Wuyi County because, here, with enough gold and silver, one can purchase almost any cultivation resource like Cultivation and Martial Techniques, Divine Secret Technique, Weapons, and Treasures.

It's even said that the Star Universe Pavilion has an extraordinary background, belonging to a merchant guild that spans the entire East Victory Kingdom. Even the Pavilion Master of the Southern Prefecture, Southern King, dares not easily provoke such a colossal entity.

Wang Ruoxie's current visit to the Star Universe Pavilion is naturally because the annual hunting competition is tomorrow, and he wants to purchase a weapon that suits his needs.

Although he can take down a Tier One Demon Beast with his physical body alone, a weapon not only enhances lethality but is also necessary at certain times.

Of course, he can refine artifacts himself, but he still needs to wait until he breaks through to the Energy-Introducing Realm to begin, as both alchemy and artifact refining require True Qi to support.

Moments later, Wang Ruoxie arrived at a counter selling weapons.

"Young Master, may I know which weapon you wish to purchase?"

The beautiful receptionist behind the counter wore a sweet smile and asked Wang Ruoxie.

Wang Ruoxie glanced at the weapons displayed for sale, noting their variety: knives, spears, swords, halberds, axes, hooks, forks, staffs, whips, hammers... all completely stocked.

Unfortunately, these weapons were all exceedingly ordinary Mortal Artifacts.

Weapons are generally categorized into Mortal Artifacts, Treasure Artifacts, Spiritual Artifacts, Earth Artifacts, Celestial Artifacts, Sacred Artifacts, and Divine Artifacts; Mortal Artifacts being the weakest, Divine Artifacts the strongest. As for the higher-level weapons, even in the era of the Three Realms, they existed only in legends.

And within each tier, weapons are further divided into lower grade, middle grade, upper grade, and top grade, with lower grade being the poorest and top grade the best.

Then, Wang Ruoxie's gaze fell upon a black longsword, its entire blade jet-black, appearing ordinary and unremarkable, yet with his discerning eye, he naturally saw its extraordinary nature.

"Young Master has a keen eye. This sword is a top-grade Mortal Artifact, able to cut through iron like mud, and can even sever common upper-grade Mortal Artifacts. It is a rare sharp weapon."

The receptionist smiled at Wang Ruoxie and spoke again.

"Very well, I'll take it. Also, bring a top-grade Mortal Artifact level longbow and a quiver of Feathered Arrows."

Wang Ruoxie nodded and spoke.

Since it's a hunting competition, the bow and arrows are indispensable.

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