Chapter 57: How do I feel that I can climb to the top?
The competition for the Literary Saint List continues,
On the 15th day of the first lunar month, during the Lantern Festival, the academy closed for the holidays, and Li Changan hid at home to celebrate the festival with his sister-in-law and little sister.
"Brother, what are you practicing? It looks like a monkey." Liu Linglong was holding a glutinous rice cake in her hand and couldn't stop laughing when she saw Li Changan practicing.
"This is called "Five Animal Boxing". It is based on five kinds of birds and animals: tiger, deer, ape, bear, and crane. It corresponds to the five elements of the human body and is the most effective for strengthening the body." Li Changan said with a smile.
"Sister-in-law, you can also follow suit."
"Okay, okay, I want to learn." Liu Linglong jumped up and down, eating the glutinous rice cake in one bite, and pulled Liu Zhiyin to follow Li Changan.
Liu Zhiyin couldn't laugh or cry. He tried to learn it twice but still couldn't learn it.
On the contrary, Liu Linglong already had a good look after reading it twice.
Li Changan was shocked.
Although the boxing method is simple, the speed of learning is amazing.
"I never expected that our Linglong is actually a martial arts genius." Li Changan patted Liu Linglong's little head and praised him.
Liu Linglong put her hands on her hips proudly, "Of course, I will protect my brother and sister from now on, and I won't let others bully you."
"Okay, I've been waiting for this day." Li Changan smiled and took Liu Linglong's little hand, "Let's go, I will teach you how to read and read while I have time today."
The family had been busy for a long time, and Li Changan was surprised to find that among the two sisters, Liu Zhiyin and Liu Linglong, the older sister was very talented in reading and literacy, but the younger sister was even better at boxing.
The two sisters, one literary and one martial, amazed Li Changan.
While the two were learning to hold a brush and write the character "人", Li Changan took a look at the Literary Saint List.
"Ascending the Ninth Tower", No. 19!
Breaking into the top twenty.
Li Changan didn't know that his ranking shocked the academy's senior officials.
"Without the help of Zhushan, I can reach the top 20 on my own, and there is still potential!"
"You and I have both read this poem, and we can go further."
"Wenzong didn't make a move for a month. Twenty-one masters took action, including eleven people who entered the palace. As long as this poem can reach the twelfth place, we will push it from behind."
"At least the gap between Taibai and these masters should be smoothed as much as possible, and success or failure should be discussed purely based on poetry."
"Yes, I didn't expect such a good seedling to emerge at the beginning of the new year. The Ninth Tower of Zhushan has made a great contribution this time."
After Qin Xiuman came back from the high-level meeting, he began to prepare.
Originally there would not be such a big movement this time, but who would have thought that a new apprentice would actually write a masterpiece that would stir up the Literary Saints List?
If you don't fly, you will soar into the sky; if you don't sing, you will become a blockbuster.
On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, Li Changan's poem burst out with great vitality again, rushing into the tenth place.
For a time, the literary world of the Jin Dynasty was shocked.
Everyone knows that "Ascend the Ninth Tower" is very strong, but it is too strong. Even the master-level existence has been squeezed out. Is it comparable to Wenzong?
White Deer Academy also began to exert its efforts at the same time.
Among the top five poems, not a single poem is from White Deer Academy. The highest ranking only hovers at sixth place, unable to rise.
This made the academy lose face.
Now we have this song "Climbing the Ninth Tower", and it's gaining momentum, maybe it can break into the top five.
When the time comes to occupy two of the top ten, it won’t be a loss of face.
Some literary critics have spoken out and think this poem is enough to break into the top five.
"When he first started working, he was known all over the world. From now on, people in the world can associate Taibai's name with the master."
"It can only be described as a blockbuster. The first time he appeared on the list of literary saints, he turned the list upside down."
"This poem hits the top five, so it shouldn't be a big problem."
Some people agree and some oppose it.
"The higher you go up the list of Literary Saints, the harder it becomes to improve. We have already entered the top ten, and every step is as difficult as climbing to the sky."
"Masters don't just shout randomly. Every master can withstand thousands of times of hard work, and the poems he puts out are all exquisitely crafted."
"If Taibai wants to continue to go up, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky."
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Such opposition grew smaller and smaller over the next day, and finally became almost silent.
On the seventeenth day of the first lunar month, "Ascending the Ninth Tower", ranked sixth.
He truly went from the bottom of the list of literary saints to the sky.
One step further is the top five.
Is that a ranking that many masters dream of?
Even if a master competes for the literary saint list, he must craft it carefully and work slowly and carefully. It is impossible to just pick out a song and hit the literary saint list.
Lu Wenliang has been a master for six years, but he is still at the entry level.
Wenzong's road has only taken six steps, and there are still twenty-four steps waiting for him in front.
If you write thirty poems and essays that are among the top five in the literary saint list, you can become a literary sect.
This is the simplest of the three Wenzong roads, but even the simplest road has blocked countless masters.
This January, Lu Wenliang came up with a poem - "Frost Moon", which took seven months to carve out, and it ranked fifth on the list of literary saints.
The joy in my heart is almost uncontrollable.
Lu Wenliang entertained his friends at home, with fine wines and delicacies.
However, in the middle of the banquet, my friend summoned the Literary Rui and displayed the Literary Saint List in front of everyone.
"Brother Lu, look at that song "Climbing the Ninth Tower". Its reputation is still rising, and it will soon be close to your "Frost Moon"."
Lu Wenliang was drunk and hazy, and when he heard these words, he suddenly woke up.
Sure enough, the distance between the two poems on the list of literary saints is rapidly approaching.
"Why are you chasing so fast?"
"Didn't someone say before that you can only be in the top ten at most?"
Many friends frowned, and one of them said, "I have heard rumors that Taibai did not use any academy support before he entered the top ten."
Boom!
The banquet suddenly became quiet.
The sound of silk and bamboo suddenly stopped.
"Brother Lu, don't panic. Let's quickly mobilize the literary critics. At least we can stop the momentum of "Ascend the Ninth Tower". If we can win another County Wenchang Monument, we will definitely keep the top five."
"Yes, you and I have known each other for many years, and we will help you together!"
"We must keep the top five!"
Lu Wenliang stood up unsteadily, cupped his fists and saluted to the dozen or so friends present.
Everyone present took out the Thousand Miles Communication Talisman and began to contact literary critics and even officials they knew.
You must try your best.
More than a dozen master-level beings wanted to keep a fifth place, and even used their trump cards.
Lu Wenliang knew very well that the favor he owed this time was too great, and some of it would be repaid in the future.
But he has no regrets. He must win the top five and take another step forward on his Wenzong road.
On the list of literary saints, the reputation of "Frost Moon" has once again improved, and the upward momentum is very gratifying.
Although the gap with the previous four is a bit big, it shouldn't be a problem to keep fifth place.
A slight smile gradually appeared on Lu Wenliang's face.
But you can't relax, you have to make sure everything is safe.
He is going to ask another top master for help.
That was a top-level being who had taken twenty-three steps on Wenzong's path. His reputation was extremely high, second only to Wenzong.
However, the next moment, "Ascending the Ninth Tower" directly rose to fourth place on the list of literary saints!
Lu Wenliang slowly put down the Thousand Miles Transmission Symbol in his hand, with a hint of bitterness in his expression.
It's no longer necessary, it's no longer necessary.
If it continues, "Frost Moon" will have no chance of hitting the top five.
Originally there was a big gap between him and the top four, so he just wanted to keep fifth place.
Now that I have been squeezed out, it is impossible to return.
The banquet became quiet again.
"Just now, "Ascending the Ninth Tower" occupied two more County Wenchang steles, so I rushed up immediately." Someone said in a low voice.
Everyone looked at Lu Wenliang. This feeling of hope but sudden despair has been experienced by everyone present to one degree or another.
I don't know how to advise.
After a long time, Lu Wenliang said quietly, "Why do I think "Ascend the Ninth Tower" can reach the top of the list of literary saints?"