During this period, Zhang Bin had been painting frequently in the Virtual Space. His skills, already at the Grandmaster level, had improved further. Most importantly, his comprehension of Heaven-Man Resonance had deepened his understanding of Daoist Magic, which in turn caused a mystical transformation in his technique. He was therefore confident that his new painting would be vastly different in style and superior in quality to his previous works.

This way, Lin Youlan might not be able to recognize him. At the very least, she wouldn't dare to be certain. Then, he might just be able to bluff his way through.

Crucially, he had used Tutu to look into Lv Yuze and discovered that the man was truly brimming with talent. His paintings were brilliant; though they hadn't reached the Grandmaster Realm, they were only a hair's breadth away. If Zhang Bin didn't give it his all, he would lose. He had also seen the painting Lv Yuze had just completed through his Divine Sense. It was an excellent piece, only a sliver short of Lin Lanting's work.

This time, Zhang Bin was painting a Portrait of Beauties, using Feng Banmei as his model. It was a natural choice. She was standing right beside him, exceptionally beautiful and alluring, second only to Zhu Danyan. With his powerful Divine Sense, he could observe the beauty from every angle, making the process of painting her effortless.

In truth, he didn't admire Feng Banmei's character, as she had signed a contract of servitude to be Lv Yuze's lover for three years. Although she had been coerced and threatened, it still left a poor impression on him. However, he had to admit that the woman was beautiful and possessed a unique grace, making her an ideal model.

He painted very quickly, completing the work in only about twenty minutes.

The result was a truly peerless masterpiece. A devastatingly enchanting beauty leaned against a plum tree, her expression serene, her bearing noble, and her posture captivating. She wore a pink dress that almost merged with the crimson of the plum blossoms. It was as if she were a plum blossom herself, or perhaps a flower demon. The plum tree's branches were gnarled and powerful, its blossoms like a multitude of dancing flames.

Snowflakes twirled in the air as a north wind blew, scattering the snow and causing the plum blossoms to tremble rapidly. The beauty's clothes and gown danced in the wind as well.

Magically, the crowd could actually smell a faint fragrance of plum blossoms and feel a chilling aura emanating from the painting. It seemed they had stepped into the world depicted on the canvas, where they saw Feng Banmei leaning against a plum tree as cold snowflakes fell in a flurry, blanketing the ground in white. They shuddered involuntarily. They felt they had dressed too lightly for the day, as if they would truly freeze to death.

It was as if this was no virtual creation, but a real world.

Could the virtual become real? How was this possible?

Everyone was utterly shocked and dumbfounded. They stared at the painting, entranced, unable to tear their eyes away.

"This is the legendary painting technique that surpasses the Grandmaster Level—Simulacrum! It was said to exist only in the imagination, but... but today, I've actually witnessed it! It's been confirmed!" Lin Youlan was the first to regain her senses, exclaiming in shock.

Only then did the others awaken from their stupor, their voices rising in a wave of astonishment.

"My god, I was freezing just now! It was like I walked right into that painting. It was so cold in there."

"Hehe, I even managed to hug that beauty inside. It felt so real, no different from an actual woman."

"Damn it! I was just about to do the same when I woke up. What a pity! I really missed out."

"..."

Zhu Danyan and Su Man were rendered completely speechless. They stared at Zhang Bin as if he were a monster. What a Big Bad Egg. Just how many incredible abilities is he hiding? He's simply a monster who is omnipotent and a master of all things.

"Our boss is so incredible," Mi Yiyao whispered to the other Golden Flowers, her gaze fixed on him. "I think I'm falling for him."

The faces of the other beautiful starlets flushed red, their eyes shimmering with nascent affection as they fantasized about wonderful things.

"Hahaha… My Senior Brother is truly omnipotent!" Chen Chaoyue and Ma Rufei laughed with excitement, their faces alight with ecstasy. From Lin Youlan's words, they knew Zhang Bin had won and Lv Yuze had lost. From this day forward, Lv Yuze's Baoyu Company would be disbanded, and all its contracted artists would now belong to King of Gamblers Entertainment Co., Ltd.

How exhilarating! Tonight was truly going to be a night of celebration.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How can such a monstrous talent exist in this world?" Lv Yuze's face was ashen, and cold sweat poured from him like a waterfall, soaking his clothes once again. Only at this moment did he realize that encountering Zhang Bin was a complete and utter tragedy. Making a move on Zhu Danyan had been tantamount to suicide. Now, not only had he been emasculated, but he was also about to lose his company. What could he do?

Yes, he knew he had lost. His painting, while good, was nothing compared to Zhang Bin's.

Zhang Bin himself was very satisfied with his work. It had truly reached the verge of Simulacrum, capable of turning the virtual into the real. Legend told of an Immortal who could paint a mountain with a sweep of his brush, causing it to descend from the canvas and crush countless evil beings. That was the ultimate level of Simulacrum. Zhang Bin had only just scratched the surface.

Still, it was an extraordinary achievement, one related to his comprehension of Heaven-Man Resonance. In the future, as his Cultivation Level and Realm advanced, he might be able to create a Magical Treasure like the Shanhe Map. It would contain a vast space within, with mountains and great rivers. When used in an attack, those mountains and rivers would fly out and smash his enemies into paste.

"Miss Lin, you can announce the result," Mi Yiyao said, unable to wait any longer.

"In this round, Lv Yuze produced an exquisite Eight Steeds Painting. The colors are vivid, the forms are lifelike, and it is exceptionally beautiful and enchanting. It is of immense value, worth at least thirty million USD.

"Zhang Bin, on the other hand, crafted a Plum Blossom Beauty Painting, with the beauty modeled after the famous star Feng Banmei. The artwork captures Feng Banmei's beautiful features to the fullest extent, making her appear even more gorgeous and her bearing even more noble, like a Fairy from the heavens. Astonishingly, we can feel the presence of the woman in the painting as if she truly exists.

"The plum tree itself is indistinguishable from a real one. We can smell its fragrance and feel the chill of the snowflakes. The achievement of this painting has reached a level that inspires utter awe. It breaks the limits of the Grandmaster Level and enters the Realm of Immortals. This is the Realm of Simulacrum, meaning the depicted scenery is barely different from reality, complete with sight, scent, and sensation. This painting is priceless. If it were auctioned, it would fetch no less than one billion USD," Lin Youlan said, then took a breath and declared, "Therefore, in this round, Zhang Bin is the victor!"

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