In the calligraphy competition area, a total of 140 participants, skilled in seven different styles of calligraphy, gathered.
Each style had about twenty contestants, all representing the best of the Daling Dynasty in calligraphy. The event was a showcase of diverse talents.
The judging panel comprised three highly respected elders from the calligraphy community.
Wang Lingxi, a renowned calligrapher, sat in the center, flanked by the other two judges.
The judge on the left side said, "I heard that Yuan Baozhang sought advice from Chu Qingzhi before the competition and made rapid progress. Do you think that's true?"
The judge on the right side added, "Yes, calligraphy is usually a process of gradual improvement. Isn't it a bit exaggerated to say that he improved so quickly just from some advice?"
Wang Lingxi smiled and said slowly, "Whether it's true or not, we'll find out soon enough."
