713 The Proper Opening of the Ninth Heaven (1/2)

But Fang Zhengzhi did not have the mood to appreciate Chi Guyan's beauty. Afterall, he only had less than an hour left to solve the difficult problem at hand.

An empty piece of paper…..

What did it refer to?

Following Chi Guyan's concept, all things came from nothing and would disappear into nothing. Such a logic was not difficult to understand.

However, was this really the case?

Fang Zhengzhi was not sure of that, and he had no way of confirming it, because if that was true, he would have been in the Ninth Heaven by now.

There was a problem, definitely a problem, but what was it? Was Chi Guyan's concept not complete, or were there other meanings to it?

Fang Zhengzhi looked at the suspending blank piece of paper again.

It was needless to say that the paper was indeed very white, and there was nothing special to it. If it had not been in the Eighth Heaven, he would not have given it a second look.

”So difficult indeed!” Fang Zhengzhi's heart gave out a sigh internally.

Actually, when he had first seen the piece of blank paper in the Eighth Heaven, he immediately understood that it was definitely not a random occurrence that only one person managed to enter the Ninth Heaven in the history of the Heaven Dao Pavilion.

A piece of blank paper, that was too difficult. He had nothing to start with…..

Wait!

Start?

Suddenly, an inexplicable yet daring idea flashed across Fang Zhengzhi's mind. Or rather, it was an idea that no one had thought of before, and would not think of.

And that was…..

To draw on the painting.

Of course, it was not difficult to think of such an idea. However, the Divine Rain Pond was considered to be a sacred place of the Heaven Dao Pavilion.

As a disciple of the Heaven Dao Pavilion, who would dare to draw on it?

If Fang Zhengzhi had already joined the Heaven Dao Pavilion, or if he did not have such a gamble with Chi Guyan, even if he were to think of this idea, he would not dare to do it.

Because, if he were to fail, the consequences would be unimaginable.

It could be said that Fang Zhengzhi was the first ”outsider” to ever enter the Divine Rain Pond.

Upon having such a thought, Fang Zhengzhi's eyes lit up, and it felt as though he had seen a ray of light in the dark.

”Give it a try? I have already reached here anyway, and I won't be pregnant even if I give it a try. If I were to really spoil it…..then I'll run!” Fang Zhengzhi felt no pressure at all.

Since he was definitely leaving this place, he had to give it a try before leaving. Of course, the more important reason was that he felt that the Nine Heavens could not have been designed so poorly, having existed for such a long time.

The picture would be ruined just from his drawings?

It should not happen!

Fang Zhengzhi had always been a rash person, and he seldom hesitated for long before acting. As for the brush…..as a scholar himself, naturally he would bring one along with him at all times.

The Four Treasures of the Study appeared before him.

”Stop laughing, prepare the ink for me!” Fang Zhengzhi envisioned that he was about to enter the Ninth Heaven soon, thus he ordered Chi Guyan around and treated her like his servant.

”Ink?” Chi Guyan stopped her laughter as her bright eyes looked towards the Four Treasures of the Study in front of Fang Zhengzhi. Next, she looked at the suspending empty piece of paper and seemed to have instantly figured it out, ”Are you thinking of drawing on the paper?”

”Can't I?” Fang Zhengzhi asked her back.

”You can give it a try.” Chi Guyan nodded her head after a short period of silence, before sitting beside Fang Zhengzhi and preparing the ink for him.

Such an action.

Undoubtedly led Fang Zhengzhi to feel a little astonished, because he did not expect Chi Guyan to approve of his actions so casually.

Did this girl not have any intention of protecting the ”public property”?

Of course, all these were not important anymore, since Chi Guyan had already agreed to it. Next, it was time to think of what to draw.

Draw a dragon?

Or maybe, a phoenix, or even a red grouper. How about a grouper leaping over a dragon gate, so as to demonstrate his spectacular brush skills.

Hmm, too complex….

Just give it a try then, just like the First Heaven. A stroke was sufficient to demonstrate the different complex logics.

He saw the ink pouring out from the inkstone and he picked up his brush and dipped it inside.

Next, he leapt up.

It could be said that Fang Zhengzhi's stance was very elegant, as his shoulders were extended and his eyes filled with energy. He resembled a swan goose flying in the sky.

Of course, it would be perfect if not for his tattered blue gown.

Chi Guyan did not make any moves upon seeing that, and she merely looked at Fang Zhengzhi quietly. A smile could be seen hidden in her face.

Closer, closer…..

In just a breath of stroke, he wielded his brush across the paper.

The ink from Fang Zhengzhi's brush left a sword-like mark on the blank white paper.

”Not bad, my stroke is powerful, very imposing indeed!” Fang Zhengzhi looked at the mark on the paper, and seemed satisfied.

Then…..

Nothing happened.

A stroke of ink indeed appeared on the picture, but there was no majestic sound, and Fang Zhengzhi was still in the Eighth Heaven.

”.....” Fang Zhengzhi blinked his eyes upon landing on the ground. ”Is one stroke not enough, do I need to draw a few more strokes? Or do I really need to draw a grouper leaping over the dragon gate?”

While he was thinking about all these, the picture suddenly started emitting rays of light, just like that of a crystal white jade.

”Eh?” Chi Guyan seemed a little shocked upon seeing what had happened, as she stared intently at the picture.

Fang Zhengzhi's face was filled with joyous expression too.

”There's movement, I'm indeed a genius!” Fang Zhengzhi gave himself 32 praises. Afterall, nobody would have thought of such an abnormal idea. ”Seems like…..it's time for me to be basked in glory in the Ninth Heaven!”

Waiting.

Fang Zhengzhi was waiting for the majestic voice to ring in the air.

But the fact was that the majestic voice never appeared, and that Fang Zhengzhi's stroke on the picture slowly disappeared.

It seemed as though the white paper had absorbed it.

”Disappeared? From something into nothing? Should be this!” Fang Zhengzhi looked at the picture which had once again turned white, as he felt even more confident.

And at this moment, a loud howling sound reverberated across the quiet horizon.

It was the sound of a thunder.

Next, a purple ray of lightning struck across the horizon, as it approached Fang Zhengzhi swiftly.

”Eh? Is this the proper method of entering the Ninth Heaven?” Fang Zhengzhi was a little bewildered, as the lightning struck onto his body.

”Hong!” The ground vibrated.

Fang Zhengzhi felt immortalised for a moment, as the lightning wrapped around his body, causing him to feel numb all over.

And, more importantly…..

Fang Zhengzhi's face was very black.

Of course, any other person would have their face turned black too, after being struck by lightning.

Then…..

Nothing happened again.

The horizon restored its light, and the wind was still as refreshing as ever. The eight white pillars were still erected in front of him, and the suspending picture was still as white as ever.

”.....” Fang Zhengzhi's expression turned black, and he seemed confused. ”So, that's all? I thought one stroke was sufficient? Will I not fly up to the Ninth Heaven?”

”Hahaha…..” Chi Guyan laughed loudly, and she did not even bother to conceal her unscrupulous laughter. Even her body was palpitating.