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

Chapter 128 The Rise of the Machines
The assessment is still ongoing.

After the first round of weighing by the divine diagram, all candidates who have passed the assessment with a weight of over three ounces, or those who have been valued by the association, will face a second round of mental strength testing.

In fact, those who pass the first round of candidates are already officially certified exam paper illustrators.

The second round of mental strength testing is mainly to assess the level of mental strength.

Just as spiritual power is important to spirit tamers, mental power is equally important to scroll painters.

"Only second rank?"

Zhou Qi, who was the first to finish the test, seemed somewhat disappointed, as he had originally thought he could reach the third rank.

Next, Wang Xiaocong's test results came out.

Although it was only a first-grade scroll, Wang Xiaocong was very satisfied with it, since scroll painters specializing in utensils were not as good as those specializing in figures.

Unfortunately, Jump Sister has already gone to the Mechanical Gym.

To be honest, I feel a bit empty inside.

One by one, the candidates underwent testing. When it was Wu Xian's turn, he attracted the attention of the other candidates.

After all, setting aside Tang Tiaotiao as an exception, Wu Xian is undoubtedly the strongest contestant in this assessment.

The level of spiritual energy was infused into the detection, and the radiance increased steadily.

The crowd was stunned.

"How much? Fifth-grade spiritual power?"

"Are you kidding me? Although original scroll artists can improve their mental strength very quickly, it shouldn't be this high, right?"

"Don't forget, everyone. Wu Xian has already created all ten Yin Marshals, and the dungeon sales are so high. It's normal for him to have this kind of mental strength."

"Is this the true value of the thirteen-and-a-half-ounce divine image?"

As we all know, the higher the quality of a divine painting, the greater the increase in spiritual power it brings after being compiled into a scroll.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Wu Xian possesses fifth-grade spiritual power.

"Is the level of a scroll painter solely determined by their mental strength?" Wu Xian couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Of course not, mental strength level is mental strength level, and scroll painter level is scroll painter level," Xue Lingling explained.

"How are the ranks of scroll painters differentiated based on their skill level?"

"The ranking of high-level scroll painters is quite complicated, involving the quality and refinement of the masterpiece, as well as the distinction between original and non-original works. The system is quite complex," Xue Lingling explained simply. "In contrast, the association's evaluation system is the simplest and most recognized by all sectors of society. It is divided into five levels: bronze, silver, gold, jade, and black gold, which are directly based on the highest quality scrolls created. It is simple, straightforward, and intuitive."

"So I'm considered a silver medal scroll painter?"

Xue Lingling neither confirmed nor denied it.

Wu Xian understood immediately and muttered to himself.

If we judge the quality based on the highest-quality scrolls created, how should the [Crimson Lifeline] be calculated?
Amidst laughter and conversation, all the shortlisted contestants had completed their tests, and the association staff began distributing the corresponding certificates and credentials.

Wu Xian's scroll painter certificate is printed with an exquisite silver badge, indicating his fifth-grade spiritual power and his status as a silver-medal scroll painter.

"Strange, those people's identification documents seem different from ours?"

“If a certificate is less than three or four thousand, the association will only recognize the best ones. Their certificates don’t have gold trim; they’re more like a consolation prize,” Xue Lingling explained.

Wu Xian understood.

As for the difference between a bachelor's degree and an associate's degree, I know it all too well.

However, it must be said that although these "associate degree graduates" recognized by the association may not have a high ceiling, they are at least easy to find employment. As long as they are willing to join the association, they can directly obtain a formal position within the association.

After careful observation, Wu Xian discovered that the scroll-drawing concepts of these "specialist" scroll artists were basically functional and practical.

In contrast, those "undergraduates" who performed poorly were mostly on the combat route.

Little did they know, the path of the Battle Scroll was already overcrowded.

The assessment has been successfully completed.

Wu Xian's reputation as a "grassroots genius scroll painter" has been completely solidified.

The extensive coverage by major news media outlets in Yaoyang City further enhanced Wu Xian's fame and reputation.

Unfortunately, Jump Sister stole the show. There's nothing we can do; Jump Sister's move truly ignited the entire Scroll World, with all the major factions receiving the news simultaneously.

People from all walks of life are curious about the Mechanical Dojo's actions and are secretly looking forward to what the Mechanical Dojo will do next.

Many people online believe that the Mechanical Engineering Scroll is finally about to take off.

But some people are inevitably pessimistic about it.

"Stop joking~ Your Mechanical Engineering Department's Scroll says it will take off every year, but I've never actually seen you fly."

"That's right, mechanical types are inherently unsuitable for combat-type character scrolls."

"In my opinion, the Mechanical Gym should never have been created, otherwise it wouldn't have fooled so many idiots into becoming brainless fans of Mechanical Scroll."

"Why don't you just focus on studying your weapons and equipment? Why do you have to come and cause trouble on the Character Scroll track?"

"Why use a mechanical scroll of all kinds? Are you deliberately making yourself suffer?"

"I understand the logic, but this time is different!"

"Do you understand the significance of twenty-one taels of soul weight? Have any of your other scrolls ever achieved such a result?"

"If this wave of mechanical-themed scrolls doesn't take off soon, I'll eat ten tons of shit live on stream!"

"Holy crap, quick, check out the latest announcement from the Mechanical Dojo! This is really going to take off, guys!"

"Hahaha, after all these years, we mechanical spirit masters have finally made it."

"It's dawn, guys. Anyone want to go set off fireworks?"

……

Inside a small villa in the North Street area.

Wu Xian also saw the announcement released by the Mechanical Dojo immediately.

The words exuded a sense of liberation and triumph, almost as if the announcement itself stated, "My Mechanical Gym is no longer the Mechanical Gym it used to be."

In addition, the announcement also mentioned Tang Tiaotiao multiple times, declaring to the public that Tang Tiaotiao would be appointed as the future leader and successor of the dojo, and given the title of "Mechanical Saintess".

In addition, they also threatened to hold an invitational tournament later, inviting all parties to watch and challenge.

It can be roughly summarized as follows: I am invincible, see you at the invitational tournament!

"Hiss~ Did Jumpy Sister somehow manage to summon some kind of mechanical supreme god?"

He had previously felt that the "mechanical god" in the background of the "Jump Sister" meme was not simple.

It now seems that this god of machines is probably much more powerful than he imagined.

Otherwise, the mechanical dojo wouldn't be so "arrogant" and "unrestrained".

After reading the announcement, my attention returned to the club's group chat.

Compared to Jump Sister's takeoff, the current focus is undoubtedly on Shiraishi Qi, the young master from the Peak Dojo.

"How's it going, Master Sister? Have you found out anything?" Wu Xian asked in the group chat.

“I’ve got it!” Xue Lingling replied excitedly. “Bai Shiqi officially debuted half a month ago. His specific trump cards have not yet been revealed. We can only find some past scroll information and battle records.”

Wu Xian immediately checked the information Xue Lingling had found.

Wow, there are already three sets of amazing images. Although they are not large-scale amazing images, they all seem to be of high quality.

Three sets of divine images, three different categories—truly worthy of being the chosen ones of the Peak Dojo.

There is also a set of necromancer-themed scrolls called "The Emperor Mummy".

"Given Bai Shiqi's personality, he will most likely choose to defeat us using the type of opponent we are good at," Xue Lingling said. "So please make sure you understand him as soon as possible and try to improve your strength so that we can give him an unforgettable welcome ceremony in the battlefield competition three days from now."

"Received!" the club members responded in unison.

Wu Xian also logged into the ScrollNet website immediately and found the illustrated information for this set of [Emperor Mummy].

Shiraishi Sai is a newcomer, and his picture scrolls have not yet been widely released, so the information is not yet complete.

(End of this chapter)