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If it were just Mount Lu initiating the event, the true heavyweights of the poetry world wouldn't be tempted.

What status do the poetry masters possess?

You think they'll attend a poetry convention just because Mount Lu organized one?

At most, they might invite some minor characters from the cultural community.

The real big shots don't have much interest.

Because the level of such an event isn't worthy of their status.

But if the "Fish Walking with You" program team participates, that's a different story.

Even the poetry world's big shots would inevitably have their minds wander and start thinking about it.

Literati love fame.

Who doesn't know how popular the variety show "Fish Walking with You" is?

If the poetry convention could tie in with this variety show, the prestige would certainly rise a notch, changing the nature of Mount Lu's poetry convention entirely.

Let's not talk about the distant prospects.

Just for the popularity of the "Fish Walking with You" show alone, there would undoubtedly be countless viewers!

This is an opportunity to get noticed!

However, some people still had concerns.

Some in the cultural community hold themselves in high regard, so they worry quietly:

The program is just a variety show, not a serious poetry convention.

They're afraid the event would be conducted too frivolously.

If that were the case, they would rather not participate at all.

But then,

The decisive reposts and likes from the Literature and Art Association completely convinced the cultural community because it hinted at something:

The Literature and Art Association is paying attention to the Mount Lu Poetry Convention!

In other words:

If a poetry master performs well enough at the convention, it could attract the attention of the Literature and Art Association!

Even the most aloof literati will bow to the Literature and Art Association.

Unless they truly desire nothing.

Swish, swish, swish!

The cultural community was stirring!

Even the Mount Lu officials and Tong Shuwen-led program team hadn't anticipated this!

The poetry convention had, unexpectedly, attracted the attention of the Literature and Art Association, stirring up quite a buzz in the process!

...

Qin Continent.

"To Mount Lu's Poetry Convention!"

"The Literature and Art Association is watching this grand event!"

"If the Association favors my work, it's sure to get even better promotion!"

...

Qi Continent.

"At this poetry convention, our Qi Continent must stand out!"

"There will be countless people watching!"

"This 'Fish Walking with You' variety show is currently the hottest phenomenon, with a terrifying number of viewers. Even to get the public to pay more attention and fall in love with our poetry culture, we must participate!"

...

Chu Continent.

"I've heard a lot of commotion; all the continents are contemplating participating in the poetry convention."

"It seems this poetry convention will not only be a contest between masters but also between continents!"

"Let's join!"

...

Yan Continent.

"With the Literature and Art Association watching, and a live broadcast to boot, it's time for a few big shots from our poetry circle to step up!"

"I wonder if Xian Yu will take action, his poetry skills are not low, and he deserves close attention."

"Then you're gravely mistaken. The heavyweights attending the poetry convention will surely bring their myriad works. Everyone has several proud pieces. The competition isn't just about skill, but also a battle of heritage!"

...

Han Continent.

"The most critical opponent to guard against in this poetry convention is Zhao Continent."

"Zhao people love ancient culture, often boasting that their poetry, songs, essays, chess, calligraphy, and painting are unbeatable. This time, we need to put an end to their self-praise!"

"Still, we need to be cautious; every continent is formidable, especially Zhao Continent."

...

Zhao Continent.

"Hahahaha, with all six continents coming to Mount Lu for the poetry convention, our Zhao Continent is destined to make a sensational impact!"

"Who in Blue Star doesn't know how high the level of our Zhao Continent's poetry is?"

"This poetry contest seems like it was tailor-made for us Zhao people!"

The poetry contest became a hot topic in the cultural circles of every continent.

Especially the famous poets—they were all itching to move!

One by one, influential cultural giants from every continent announced their participation in the poetry contest!

On Blue Star.

The fame of top figures in the cultural circle wasn't any less than that of entertainment stars!

Because the Literature and Art Association paid a lot of attention to promoting the cultural sphere, even someone like Chu Kuang, who wrote fairy tales, could get official promotion from the Literature and Art Association.

In such circumstances.

How could the famous people in the cultural circle be strangers to anyone?

Hence.

When countless cultural bigwigs expressed their intention to attend the Mount Lu Poetry Contest, netizens were utterly shocked!

"So many bigwigs!"

"The scale of this poetry contest is insane!"

"Even Teacher Yao, the leading figure in Qin Continent's poetry circle, is coming!"

"Shu Ziwen, the number one young talent of Zhao Continent, is also here!"

"All three great poets from Qi Continent, and two are coming at once!"

"Blue Star had many organizations and even governments from different continents organize poetry contests in the past, but none of them were on the scale of this one!"

"The reason is simple."

"Because the continents weren't united before, but this time they have merged, and with the popularity of 'Fish Walking with You', poets from all continents have arrived on the same battlefield."

"Is this like the 'Battle of the Gods' in the cultural circle?"

"Definitely, in terms of scale. Fish Papa's poetry is amazing too; the most famous couplet at Mount Lu was written by Fish Papa, so he's probably going to participate, right?"

At the same time!

The media started reporting too!

"Mount Lu Poetry Contest Triggers a Craze!"

"The Most Star-studded Poetry Contest in Blue Star's History!"

"A 'Battle of the Gods' in the Poetry Circle?"

"Xian Yu to Join the Poetry Contest, Competing with Poets from All Continents!?"

"The Third Episode of 'Fish Walking with You' to Be Live-streamed Across the Entire Network!"

"Literature and Art Association Takes Note: What Signal Is the Mount Lu Poetry Contest Sending?"

"Great Literary Figures from Six Continents Gather at Mount Lu!"

A 'Battle of the Gods' of the cultural circle, this description is very apt.

In the music field, the term 'Battle of the Gods' incites countless maestros to compete.

And in the cultural circle, these tycoons attending the Mount Lu Poetry Contest...

Their status in the cultural field is no less than that of the maestros in the music field.

Isn't this a Battle of the Gods?

Lin Yuan was dumbfounded, he hadn't expected the Mount Lu Poetry Contest to make such a splash!

Before this.

He thought it was just a medium-scale poetry festival.

But the reaction from netizens also made Lin Yuan see more clearly the Blue Starian's passion for poetry!

It seems.

This year, he shouldn't just stick to Chu Kuang's novels.

This poetry contest could also be a great opportunity to massively boost his fame.

Mount Lu.

The officials responsible for the scenic area and Tong Shuwen looked at each other in dismay.

"It's completely blown up."

"I just got contacted by the Literature and Art Association; they want to intervene in the poetry contest. The higher-ups plan to use this opportunity to turn the Mount Lu Poetry Contest into a fixed annual literary event, and our Mount Lu is going to be the first official Blue Star Poetry Contest, so the themes for this year's contest will also be handled by the Literature and Art Association!"

"..."

Tong Shuwen suddenly laughed, "Then let it blow up, the bigger the better!"

He was previously worried that the guests of the Yu Dynasty wouldn't have much room to showcase themselves and might dissatisfy the viewers.

But now, looking at it:

The focus is no longer on the Yu Dynasty, but on the poetry contest itself!

This is a grand literary event!

If it were in a martial arts novel, it would be the martial arts competition that the entire Martial World would be watching!

Maybe the stakes are even higher?

He spoke up, "This can be totally termed as 'Duel Atop Mount Hua'!"

Hearing this, the official in charge of the Mount Lu scenic area wasn't happy, "It should be 'Duel Atop Mount Lu'!"