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“The artistry of Lady Su Shi’s ‘good tastes in the world are pure joy’ is already exceptional. If yo stay a while at Mount Hua, perhaps you can ascend to a higher level.” Chen Mo was unfazed.
“Mount Hua’s ‘Sleeping Immortal’ Chen Tuan is indeed a transcendent and sage character. No wonder you would have that kind of mentality, Chen Mo.” Su Mian was pensive.
“My Realm does not need the tips of others.” Su Shi’s eyes gazed disdainfully at Chen Mo: “How could you men understand me.” The woman’s prideful expression was honestly adorable, and Chen Mo could not help but smile.
Su Mian mediated: “Alright, Little Sister, do not take offense. All the verses in the world can circulate only when others discuss them. That Chen Mo is able to see another interpretation is a good thing.”
“Elder Sister, do you believe that a man would understand a Star General’s verses?” Su Shi disagreed.
“Then you must be looking down on This Palace’s father.”
Su Shi was taken aback. She pursed her lips: “Of course the Purple Rose Star Emperor is different.”
“The Star Emperor could compose verses, too?” Chen Mo asked curiously. In Star World, verses honestly were not mainstream at all. These verses were all the talents of a Star General’s Heaven, Earth, Dark, and Yellow, and practically all were composed by spiritual power Star Generals. Occasionally, an absolute genius martial general would also spread some Dark or Yellow Verses, but they were indeed rare. Furthermore, it was said that the Realm of some Dark and Yellow Verses was the stubborn lifetime pursuit of Star Generals.
Hearing that the Purple Rose Star Emperor also composed verses, Chen Mo was a bit surprised.
Because he seemed to have never heard of this side to the Purple Rose Star Emperor.
“My father once composed a verse in front of Maiden Mountain, though few people know.” Su Mian grinned.
“Elder Sister’s Father Emperor is a man who appears once every ten thousand years, one that not even Star Generals can compare to. That verse can also last a thousand years. He cannot be compared to other crude men.” Su Shi looked at Chen Mo.
Hearing the Peerless Star Hero’s high evaluation, Chen Mo’s heart was increasingly curious.
But Su Mian deliberately teased and was unwilling to elaborate at all.
Just at this moment, a mile and graceful voice seemed to chant from the side.
“The rolling Yangzi flows East, its splashes washing away heroes..
Success and failure are turned into nothingness in a flash.
The green mountains still remain after many red sunsets.
White-haired fisherman and woodcutters sit on the riverbanks, viewing autumn moon and spring breeze as they always do.
Happy to meet over a pot of unfiltered wine.
No matter how many things happen, past or present, laugh it all off.”
This elegant voice was vigorous and profound, filled with the bygone vicissitudes of history, yet it also contained the nurtured warmth of time. Between the profundity and warmth, they felt as if they were traversing the river of millennium, watching rises and falls throughout the ages. Solemn, ancient, heavy history in the verse seemed to become a drop of dew in one’s palm. A gentle suck could draw in the condensed beauty of a thousand years.
“This poem…So formidable!”
This artistry is simply remarkable.”
“Who made this?”
Hearing this poem, there were countless astonished gasps in the surroundings.
Su Mian and Su Shi turned their gazes. They spotted a short-haired woman with a wonderful figure wearing a short skirt gently walking over. She recited through red lips, filled with boundless emotion.
“The Star Emperor’s ‘The Immortals By The River’ can be said to be of Heaven and man, of Star World’s millennia of strife, of the rise and fall of heroes. Their successes and failures are nothing more than conversation over tea and wine for those who come after. Only natural law can look down on this world forever.” The woman bowed to Su Mian with extreme deference and etiquette, her attitude full of reverence. Her respect was not merely for show, rather, it was completely genuine.
“So it turned out to be the Purple Rose Star Emperor’s.”
“He has already reached the pinnacle of Star World and aimed for Maiden Mountain. Worldly struggles, successes, and failures are indeed nothing but passing dust to the Star Emperor.”
“As expected of the Purple Rose Star Emperor.”
Everyone suddenly understood, expressing their admiration.
Su Mian gazed at this reverent woman and smiled: “So it’s you, ‘Poem In The Sword’ Cao Pi.”1
“Cao Pi Cao Yan’ge2 greets Your Majesty.” The woman saluted. She respectfully announced her True Name, an action which could be said to be solemn and dignified.
“Back then, Cao Cao’s Short Song Style and View of the Blue Sea and Cao Zhi’s Nymph of the Luo River were also universally astounding. I wonder how you compare then, Cao Pi. You had best be able to make Me fight hard for the win.” Su Wanyang’s gaze was a bit excited. She loved a challenge.
Cao Yan’ge faintly smiled. She showed a genteel and proprietous appearance.
“I hear the Dark Spirit Kingdom’s ‘Martial Emperor Of Wei’ Cao Cao was defeated at the critical moment during the Battle of the Red Cliffs by ‘First King Of Shu’ Liu Bei and ‘Heavenly Emperor Of Wu’ Sun Quan. Right now, Cao Wei’s power situation is not very optimistic. Yan’ge, do you still have time to attend the Literary Excellence Convention?”
“Yes. This time, Yan’ge composed a ‘Swallow Song Style’ to increase my Realm.” Cao Pi replied very respectfully. She apparently had never thought to hide anything.
“Little Sister Yan’ge, feel free to come find This Palace at the Airs Of The State Palace for whatever you may require.” Su Mian smiled.
“Many thanks for your kindness, Your Majesty.” “Poem In The Sword” Cao Pi’s purple eyes were slightly moved.
“However, This Palace is unable to assist you with the Dark Spirit Star Kingdom’s Star Marquis matter.” Su Mian added.
“Your Majesty need not worry.”
“I never imagined my father’s Immortals By The River would even already reach the Dark Spirit Star Kingdom.” Su Mian sighed.
The Dark Spirit Kingdom, due to the fact it was formed from thirteen Star Fields, had become a very peculiar Star Kingdom in Star World. It was the only one among the sixteen Star Kingdoms that still saw the heavy carnage of war. In it, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan were the three major forces locked in a complicated struggle. For some reason, the births and destructions of Star Names in this Star Kingdom were exceptionally fast, leaving the Central Star Field overwhelmed.
After several centuries, it had yet to decide on a single Star Marquis.
Later, the Purple Rose Star Emperor designated the Dark Spirit Star Kingdom alone as an independent zone; the Central Star Field would no longer intervene. At the same time, the Star Names in the Dark Spirit Star Kingdom very rarely ventured out of their Star Kingdom, so the Dark Spirit Star Kingdom was virtually closed off from the other Star Fields.
“The Purple Rose Star Emperor, an everlasting name. Although this Immortals By The River has never been made public, the Star Marquis have all heard of it. It has benefitted the Star Marquis enormously.” Cao Pi respectfully answered.
Hearing them commend her father in this manner, Su Mian was very calm.
“Isn’t Your Majesty’s father surnamed Su?” Chen Mo asked curiously.
The women looked at him. Was this a joke? Children adopted their father’s surnames while Star Generals adopted their Star Names; this was the most obvious thing in Star World.
“What?” Su Mian asked.
Chen Mo wryly laughed. If memory served him correctly, this Immortals By The River were the opening words to the third section of the Ming Dynasty poet Yang Shen’s “Twenty-one Historical Ballads,” “On Qin and Han.”
How did it become the Purple Rose Star Emperor’s.
“Has your father ever composed other verses?” Chen Mo asked.
“My father dislikes verses. He sang this verse.” Su Mian’s gaze was a bit distant as she fell into reminiscence.
“A pity that the Literary Excellence Convection was not established while the Purple Rose Star Emperor was here. Otherwise, I truly would like to see whether or not he can achieve Hundred Sages Simultaneously Shout.” Su Wanyang conceitedly said.
“Wanyang, do not be too arrogant. The White Clothed Court Official and Taiyi Hermit have come to participate, too, this time. Now that Poem In The Sword Cao Pi has also come, the other Star Marquis presumably have Star Generals in attendance.” Su Mian said.
“So long as they come. I was afraid my win would be too lonesome.”
Cao Pi said: “Yan’ge does not dare have thoughts about the Ten Thousand Sages Hall. This time is merely to use the Swallow Song Style as interaction to increase Realm.”
As she said this, Jiang Kui already obtained her Airs Of The State Pendant and emerged from inside the palace. Seeing Chen Mo was engaged in cheerful conversation with several beautiful and graceful women, she was a bit astonished. “Your Majesty Mian!”
Su Mian nodded at her.
“Chen Mo, are you not attending this Literary Excellence Convention?”
“I came her with Senior Sister Jiang Kui.” Chen Mo said.
“Junior Brother wanted to participate, but it was already too late.” Jiang Kui was very sorry.
“Yes, this is but a golden opportunity to increase one’s Realm. Chen Mo, with your level of understanding towards verses, perhaps you could advance a step.” Su Mian said.
“How about this, This Palace shall bestow upon you a Literary Excellence Jade Pendant.” The girl flipped her wrist and revealed a white jade pendant that was practically identical to the Airs Of The State Pendant.
“This jade pendant can also sense the sages’ aspirations. If Chen Mo is not unwilling, you may use it for yourself.” Su Mian smiled.
“Elder Sister, is this not selfish abuse of power!” Su Shi was shocked.
“If I cannot be selfish, how else should authority be used.”
Su Mian craftily winked.
Everyone around her was speechless.
“However, this Literary Excellence Pendant is different from the normal selection, for it lacks distinction. If someone else steals it from you, they can use it. Do you dare take it?” Su Mian pretended to glance around carelessly. The Literary Excellence Jade Pendant immediately drew the fervent gazes of many others.
These gazes included Star Generals and cultivators. They were all people who were falling behind. After obtaining the jade pendant of sages’ aspirations, they could use its power. Anyone could encounter fortune.
To be spoken of like this by her, Chen Mo had no way to refuse.
“This is all thanks to the fact that you are acquainted with Elder Sister, otherwise, how can an ordinary cultivator have the opportunity to touch the power of the sage.” The Peerless Star Hero scoffed. Given Chen Mo’s Realm, he likely would not obtain significant progress anyways.
“As for poetry, I also have a few.” Chen Mo chuckled. He was unable to compose poems, but he could recite from memory. With the Bodhi Soul Technique in addition to the School Of Mind’s skills, to make an artistic poem would not necessarily be very challenging.
“You can compose poetry?” Su Wanyang seemed to smile: “These are the strangest words that I have ever heard.”
After looking at so many heroic and lofty Airs Of The State Steles, Chen Mo’s heart was also filled with heroics that he had long wanted to blurt out. Seeing Su Shi look down on him, he clearly recited without another thought: “The poems of Li Bai and Du Fu have passed through tens of thousands of voices and no longer feel fresh. The rivers and mountains produce a genius every generation, each embodying literary excellence for centuries.”
“Ah!!”
Su Shi was dumbstruck.
Su Mian, Cao Pi, and the others also showed astonished expressions.
“Each embodying literary excellence for centuries…This…”
“The rivers and mountains produce a genius every generation, each embodying literary excellence for centuries.” Dream In A Millennium mulled over this poem. The more she did, the more she felt it was wonderful. All the pores in her body seemed to open in a flash. She felt an indescribable sense of comfort. Even the feeling when Purple Rose Transforming Qi filled her meridians back then was nothing special.
“Your Distinguished Self, this poem’s language is simple, forthright, and it is wonderful.” Cao Yan’ge was slightly moved, her tone unable to help but be reverent.
Chen Mo craftily smiled and stared at the astounded Su Shi.
This poem’s language was too frank. If she were to pick on the shortcomings? There honestly were none because the structure of Chen Mo’s poem was clearly not conforming to eras. Mountains and rivers each had their own time, and each had their own merits.
She simply could not pick on anything, however, from the Peerless Star Talent’s perspective, this poem was too cheap, completely frivolous.
“I hate you!!”
Su Wanyang was speechless for a while, her face red, before she finally pushed these words through grit teeth.
Su Mian was helpless. This was actually the first time she had seen this arrogant friend of hers actually be struck so dumb. Like Su Shi, the artistry of Chen Mo’s “each embodying literary excellence for centuries” was evident, especially as a finishing touch to the convention. This could be rated as outstanding, but it was too arrogant, to surprisingly have the meaning of looking down on Immortal Of Poetry Li Bai and Sage Of Poetry Du Fu. For a time, she was still unable to process this.
However, “the rivers and mountains produce a genius every generation, each embodying literary excellence for centuries,” these two phrases were sufficient to stir great waves in the Literary Excellence Convention. To any spiritual power Star General, how could these not be very encouraging for their Realm.
Su Mian suddenly had an ill premonition: This jade pendant that she gave away arbitrarily would perhaps incite a heaven-shocking change.
If only she had been more considerate, Su Mian consoled herself.
Dream In A Millennium’s hopes were dashed only two hours later.
“Each embodying literary excellence for centuries” immediately passed through every mouth and ear in the entire Qu Yuan City.
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