On the stage, smoke swirled, and the lights danced. In mid-air, beautiful women wearing gowns adorned with spirit flowers and jewels were gracefully dancing.
Their figures were graceful, and their movements were flowing, like nimble elves. Their light and flowing garments fluttered in the wind, and thousands of petals scattered around them, as if celestial fairies had descended to the mortal world.
But on this dreamlike stage, the most dazzling figure was still the peerless young man in the center. Every move he made could captivate the hearts of young women.
Su Qingfeng held a brush made of ten-thousand-year spirit feathers, standing beneath the gray-white Soul Path light screen, and slowly raised his hand to begin writing.
With his movements, he stirred the emotions of everyone. All those watching the grand ceremony held their breath.
They, all of them! Were very curious about what kind of verses and writings Su Qingfeng could produce. The heavenly music had already conquered all the young women, giving everyone on the continent a surprise, but they had never heard about how Su Qingfeng's literary talent was. Would he, within a short half-hour, shock the entire audience with his talent twice?
"Alas, how perilous and high!"
Su Qingfeng began to write. This was the first line, causing everyone to look at each other, not knowing what kind of poem Su Qingfeng was going to write.
Moreover, Su Qingfeng wrote extremely slowly, sometimes pausing to ponder.
This caused the girls below the stage to have hearts in their eyes:
"How handsome the god is when he's thinking!"
"They say a man who is serious is the most charming. Then the serious Star Master is the god of charm. I'm so in love with him!"
Zhang Lexuan: "Originally, I thought I would just advance through the academy this lifetime, become a Title Douluo, and later become one of the academy's elders, accepting Elder Mu's arrangements, and being with Beibei, following the established path.
But Saint Son, your appearance, your charm, how can I still be at ease doing that? No woman would suppress her feelings for you, and I am no exception."
Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen: "This is our man, isn't he excellent? Handsome, isn't he? You girls who are showing greed, desire, and wanting to be c by Junior Uncle (Saint Son), be careful, we will protect our man!"
Huo Yuhao: "Qingfeng-ge is so amazing. Not only is he good-looking and has an outstanding temperament, but he also sings so beautifully and can write poetry! I feel like I'm about to fall in love with Qingfeng-ge. I really want to ask Qingfeng-ge if he wants a boyfriend～"
Titan Snow Demon King, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm: "Little Yuhao, it's best if you just think that last line in your head. Otherwise, Xue Di and Bing Di will be able to kill you..."
Huo Yuhao bared his teeth: "Just kidding! But Qingfeng is really outstanding. Too bad I'm not a girl!"
Even though you weren't born a girl, you could be...
Princess Jiujiu, Meng Hongchen, Princess Vina, Muxue, Han Ruoruo, Juzi... Even Ye Xishui and Feng Ling, along with Nana, were present.
Strong figures like Ye Xishui and Feng Ling should have been in the front row, but because of their past in the Holy Spirit Cult, they had done too many bad things. Although they were making amends, their status was low, and they were arranged to sit at the very edge, which was also Su Qingfeng's intention.
Ye Xishui and Feng Ling stared intently at Su Qingfeng on the stage:
You little thing, little darling, I didn't expect you to have so many skills! Just you wait! One day, we'll find another chance to get close to you, and then we'll have to develop and absorb everything you have!
Just as Ye Xishui and Feng Ling were engrossed, two girls who didn't recognize them rolled their eyes:
"Move over, move over. What level are you on? Watching the same show as us? You two old ladies, do you think you have a chance to be with our Star Master? Humph!"
A hint of anger, tinged with killing intent, flashed in Ye Xishui's eyes. In the past, with that kind of tone, they would have been corpses by now!
Feng Ling quickly grabbed Ye Xishui's hand and transmitted her voice:
"Supreme Elder, calm down! Don't get angry! The young people are just ignorant. Once you start killing, we'll never get the Saint Son's forgiveness again!"
Ye Xishui finally exhaled, saying slowly, "Shallow little girl, to say nothing of your 'sister', this one could be your grandmother. Not only could I be your grandmother, but I've also done it with your Star Lord, and I made him lick it, are you angry?"
"Hmph, you're definitely lying! You smear people when you can't get them!"
The surrounding girls were furious when they heard this.
"Little sister, it's true, you know～"
On the stage, Su Qingfeng began to write again slowly. Although he had many famous ancient poems from modern times in his mind, it was quite difficult to search through those memories and the writing of the characters.
Especially the character 嚱, he spent a full thirty seconds writing it, fearing he'd make a mistake.
God knows how difficult ancient Chinese characters are to write!
I'm afraid those literary and political figures from the major empires below the stage might not even recognize them!
After going through the entire poem The Road to Shu is Difficult by the Poetry Immortal in his mind, Su Qingfeng reached the point where his brushstrokes flowed like the hand of a god. Lines of ink were splashed across the soul guide screen, and lines of poetry were fixed on the screen.
The scholars and writers from the various empires gradually transitioned from initial anticipation, curiosity, and smiles to focused gazes, serious postures, and solemn expressions!
Because as they read, they gradually realized that the article written by Su Qingfeng was extraordinary! It seemed to have profound implications!
"The Road to Shu is Difficult, more difficult than ascending to the heavens!"
"What does this mean? What is this 'Road to Shu'? Difficult? Does the Lord of the Stars also face difficulties? What kind of difficulty? Ascending to the heavens?"
A literary master from the Heavenly Soul Empire suddenly exclaimed: "I understand! I understand! The Saint Son's 'Road to Shu' must be an allegory for Godhood! How difficult it is to become a god? Becoming a god means ascending to the heavens, that is 'ascending to the heavens'!"
"Westward, at Mount Tai, there are bird paths, which can cross the peak of Emei!"
"The earth collapses, the mountains crumble, and the strong die, then stone steps and plank roads are linked together!"
"Above, there are the high markers where six dragons turn the sun, below, there are the swirling currents of the reversed river. Even the yellow crane cannot fly over, and the monkeys struggle to climb in worry!"
"This is using the height and difficulty of the mountains to compare the difficulty of finding Godhood, the difficulty of becoming a god, requiring us, the soul masters, to use our lives to explore, in order to find a trace of opportunity to connect with Godhood?!"
"The Saint Son is using this grand performance to guide our Soul Masters in their cultivation! To have such a mindset and understanding at such a young age truly makes us feel ashamed!"
[The sword pavilion soars, rugged and towering, one man guarding the pass, ten thousand men cannot breach!]
[...]
[Peaks rise, almost touching the sky, withered pines hang, clinging to the cliffs!]
[...]
[Though life in Jin City is pleasant, it's better to return home early. The Road to Shu is Difficult, more difficult than ascending to the heavens, turning to the west, sighing deeply!]
With the last line written, Su Qingfeng finally relaxed, having recited it perfectly.
The final line was the finishing touch, embodying the poetic immortal's carefree and unfettered spirit, perfectly matching Su Qingfeng's star-like aura.
The scholars, politicians, and even the Soul Masters from the major empires stood up, their eyes widening as they nodded.
"These last few lines reveal a sense of freedom, of letting go after seeking but not obtaining. Is this a reminder to us Soul Masters not to blindly and unscrupulously pursue Godhood and higher realms? Shouldn't we instead focus on the present, on stabilizing the people's lives, and on creating a harmonious and excellent environment for the Soul Master world and the empires?"
"Didn't the Star Lord just make the Holy Spirit Cult change their ways? Is this also a warning to evil Soul Masters not to lose themselves in the pursuit of power?"
"This article is rich in meaning, with a clear and profound artistic conception. We need to carefully read and contemplate it!"
Su Qingfeng had originally thought he was just going through the motions, showing up to write a poem and be done with it. He hadn't expected it to cause such shock and heated discussion among the scholars and literati of the major empires. Even those with little education could tell from the scene that this poem was extraordinary!
They had actually interpreted The Road to Shu is Difficult as Su Qingfeng's warning to the continent's Soul Masters, the evil Soul Masters, and his advice to the world on the pursuit of Godhood and the management of one's mindset.
Their interpretation was truly thoughtful!
"The wording of this poem is precise and perfect, revealing a grand ambition yet also a free and easy attitude. It serves as a warning to the people and Soul Masters, and it can be called the number one literary work on the continent in ten thousand years!"
"However, in the Saint Son's final line, 'Sighing long towards the west,' could it be that the path to Godhood lies in the west?"
A scholar from the Sun Moon Empire raised this question, immediately causing a sensation. Everyone looked towards the western sky, and there was indeed a particularly bright star.
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