"Changing the poem? Isn't that too exaggerated? For example, when I was writing 'Yi Shui Song,' I realized that the enemy had run far away after I finished the first line, 'The wind is howling, and the water is cold.' I couldn't catch up with the enemy, and it would be too late to write a new poem. If I could change the poem, I could change it to 'Stone Arrow.' I could omit the first line, 'The wind is blowing in the dark forest,' and start with the second line, 'The general draws his bow at night.' This … is simply amazing, "Fang Yundao said.
"Yes, this is the power of the Duplicitous Speech Poem. You said that using a fake poem to cover up a real poem isn't very effective because you don't have much actual combat experience. It's not just the Saints who know the human language. Even if the Barbarian Demon Commanders and above don't know how to speak, they will definitely learn to listen to the human language and distinguish the human war poems. "
Fang Yundao immediately understood and said, "Indeed, once we humans speak a poem, if the Barbarian Demons know the use of the poem, they can avoid it in advance. There are very few people who can obtain the Duplicitous Speech Poem. In war, it's so rare that it's negligible. It can't have a decisive impact on a big battle, so it's not very useful. However, in small-scale battles, if the Duplicitous Speech Poem can deceive the Barbarian Demons, it can be the deciding factor of victory. "
"Yes. The Duplicitous Speech Poem is harder to obtain than Diligent Writing because it has two uses. The first is' fake, 'and the second is' change. 'If used properly, it can play the enemy in the palm of your hand, "Yan Yukong said.
"What about the Duplicitous Speech Poem?" Fang Yundao asked.
"The Duplicitous Speech Poem can only be used for a fake poem or a changed poem. However, the Duplicitous Speech Poem can be used for two fake poems and a changed poem after the first two lines. Moreover, at the cost of twice the talent, the fake poem can be used for three lines, and the changed poem can be used for the third line! "
"As expected of a Literary Heart that's stronger than Diligent Writing. If used properly, it's extremely profound! Right, three fake poems can be used without one, right? "
Yan Yukong smiled and said, "Your idea is very good, but the problem is. A high-grade Saying Things That Mean is harder to obtain than a high-grade Writing Diligently. Even for you, the chance of success is less than one percent. However, the possibility of you becoming the Head of the State is very high. With your talent, when you enter the Book Hill for the third time after becoming a Jinshi, it's not a problem for you to say one thing and mean another. The problem is whether you're a Lower or Middle Rank Scholar. "
Fang Yun recalled everything that had happened on the Book Hill. When he was on the Fifth Mountain, he had encountered hundreds of demons and barbarians. What kind of test would they encounter when they passed the Sixth Mountain? What about the Seventh, Eighth, and finally the Ninth Mountain?
Li Fanming said, "Yu Kong is underestimating Fang Yun. Since he was able to cross three mountains as an Elementary Scholar, why couldn't he cross six mountains as a High Scholar? "
Yan Yukong shook his head and said, "Although we don't know exactly what the Book Hill tests, there are some rumors that the Sages might have unintentionally shared some of their opinions, which were recorded by others. For example, they said that the first three mountains only tested one's foundation, but the middle three mountains were different from the last three mountains. The difficulty of the tests was unimaginable, and it was as if there were no verbal swords. It was impossible to pass the Sixth Mountain. "
"Don't forget that Fang Yun has reached the second realm of Literary Courage."
"Literary Courage is enough to protect oneself, but it's not enough to kill. It's possible for him to pass the Fifth Mountain, but not the Sixth Mountain. Before I became a High Scholar and went to the Book Hill for the second time. I once asked my teacher if it was possible for me to pass the Sixth Mountain as a High Scholar. My teacher said that it was impossible for a High Scholar to pass the Sixth Mountain, "Yan Yukong said.
Since Half-saint had said so. The others did not object.
Fang Yundao said, "The Sages should have a way to obtain the Literary Heart outside the Book Hill and the Sea of Learning, right?"
The disciples of the aristocratic families looked at each other. Jia Jing 'an said, "Yes, but the price is great. Yan Yukong should have the most right to speak. We all guessed that he had obtained the Literary Heart outside the Book Hill and the Sea of Learning, but as for what it was exactly, he had never been forced to use it in any of the Literary Battles or tests. When we were on the avalanche, if you didn't reveal that you could complete a poem in one breath, he might have used it. "
Yan Yukong said, "On the avalanche, if it wasn't for Fang Yun, I might have only been able to save myself. I wouldn't have been able to protect all of you."
Fang Yun immediately said, "So it's a Literary Heart used to save your life. Then there's no need to say anything more. If others find out, it'll be bad for you."
Yan Yukong smiled and said, "Fang Yun revealed that he could complete a poem in one breath to save us. Then I can also reveal some of it. Actually, some people can guess that my Literary Heart isn't complete. Once I use it too many times, it will dissipate. You should have seen it in some books. For example, famous people like Sima Xiangru and Cao Cao all had similar Literary Hearts. "
"That's enough to save your life. Sigh, we really envy you for having a Half-saint as your teacher. Look at my teacher, he's even younger than me! How can he guide me in the future! "Li Fanming looked at Fang Yun and said half-jokingly.
"Teacher Fang, you have to work hard in order for us to become Half-saint's disciples," Shi Tang said.
"Teacher, our future depends on you!"
"Please reward us with a great Confucian!"
The others laughed. It was unheard of for a student to ask his teacher to work hard.
"You have no respect for your elders. Public morals are degenerating day by day!" Fang Yun shook his head and sighed with a smile.
When it was close to noon, a group of people in official robes came in. The leader was Magistrate Dong.
Everyone immediately stood up. Li Fanming said, "Then we won't disturb you. You can prepare for the exam in peace. On the first day of September, we'll go to the Da Yuan Residence and have a gathering after the exam."
"Goodbye." Everyone said as they went to welcome Magistrate Dong.
Nunu and the big rabbit were still catching the small shooting stars. Nunu was in high spirits, but the big rabbit looked like it was about to go crazy. When it saw Li Fanming leaving, it barked at Nunu and pounced on Li Fanming with all its might. It grabbed Li Fanming's robe tightly, afraid that it would be left behind.
Nunu was a little annoyed, but she quickly ignored the big rabbit and continued to play with the small shooting stars.
After welcoming Magistrate Dong, they chatted for a while and bid farewell. Magistrate Dong and Fang Yun went out to send them off.
After sending off the high scholars, Fang Yun, Magistrate Dong, and a few civil officials entered the room.
"What brings you here, Magistrate Dong?" Fang Yun asked.
Magistrate Dong raised his chin and said, "Of course I have to come and take a look after the commotion here. I already knew that people would come here. I thought they were just here on a whim to thank you after hearing the news from the Wen Pao. But I didn't expect that there would be so many people here on a whim today. I think there will be people here tomorrow. On the way here, I even saw the students of Mingxing Academy lining up. I've lived for so many years, but I've never seen such a strange scene. "
Magistrate Dong looked at Fang Yun and sighed with emotion.
Fang Yundao said, "I just did what I should do. I don't deserve such kindness."
"You don't have to be modest at times like this. But you have to be careful. Since ancient times, scholars have looked down on each other. Your contribution this time is great enough to be conferred the title of Marquis. They won't dare to frame you in this matter, but they will definitely keep an eye on you in other details. If you have the slightest problem, they will go all out to attack you. "
"Did Magistrate Dong hear some news?" Fang Yun asked.
Magistrate Dong hesitated for a moment and said, "Let's talk about other countries first. Some families who have good relations with the Xunzi family are criticizing you. They think that you don't see the big picture and so on. In short, they are criticizing you with 'etiquette'. Fortunately, some families like the Mengzi family and the Mozi family fully support you. They think that the Wen Pao is just a Wen Pao, an exchange between scholars. But you don't have to worry too much. In the end, those who praised you had the upper hand, especially that 'Stone Arrow'. Now, everyone who learned this war poem can't say anything bad about you. "
At the end, Magistrate Dong smiled happily.
"That's good. How's the court? "Fang Yun asked.
Magistrate Dong stopped smiling and said, "The palace gate is closed. The court hasn't ended yet. This matter is very important. Today's court meeting may be very late. However, there is news from the Demon Realm. Because of the Wen Pao and 'Stone Arrow', your ranking on the Grand Scholar Hunting List has risen again. It has risen to the fifteenth place! "
Fang Yun was not afraid and said, "I have a hundred blood bounty and so many rewards. It doesn't matter whether it's the twentieth or fifteenth place."
"No, it's very important. The bounty reflects your potential, and the position reflects your strength, power, and influence. Why did the dragon of the Kong family become the first on the Grand Scholar Ranking after he came out of the Holy Ground? Because he is the descendant of Kong Sheng! He is a member of the Kong family! If you become the first on the Grand Scholar Ranking, you will be in danger. "
Fang Yun's heart trembled. He nodded and understood the key point.
"The Demon Realm's attitude towards you must have reached a consensus. The problem now is what price they will pay for you. The fifteenth place on the Grand Scholar Ranking may not be worth it, but the first place on the Grand Scholar Ranking will inevitably prompt them to make up their minds. At that time, if they use the Four Directions Demon Moon or some unknown secret treasure of the demon race, they will be able to kill you even if they cross the two realms. "
The pressure on Fang Yun multiplied because a half-saint had the ability to kill with a single word. Back then, the great Confucian Fan Ju of the School of Vertical and Horizontal had tried to kill Bai Qi of the School of the Militarists in a struggle for power.
Fang Yun thought about it and said, "If the Demon Saint doesn't come personally, the price will be great. I can guess that. But they are willing to reward me but not kill me across the two realms. Is there a reason? "
Magistrate Dong smiled and said, "What do you think the Notre-Dame does? Why do you think your 'Three Character Classic' is in the Temple of All Saints? "
Fang Yun suddenly realized. At that time, someone said that the 'Three Character Classic' was in the Temple of All Saints. He didn't know what it was, but now he knew another benefit.
Fang Yundao said, "So the Demon Saint can't easily cross the two realms because the Notre-Dame is protecting me?"
"Naturally. Otherwise, you would have been killed by the Demon Saints. But because of the Notre-Dame's protection, they will have to pay a great price if they want to kill you. That's why I said what I said earlier. "
Fang Yun felt a lot more relaxed. He was grateful for the Notre-Dame and the Saints' silent efforts. Perhaps, Half-saint had been planning and protecting him for a long time.
"Can the Demon Realm break the Notre-Dame's protection?" Fang Yun asked tentatively.
Magistrate Dong pondered for a moment and said, "The strength of the Demon Realm is far beyond our imagination. The reason why the Demon Realm couldn't take down the Two Realms Mountain was not because of the Dragons' help. The most important thing was that the Demon Realm didn't have a common leader. Have you read the legends of the Demon Realm? "
Fang Yundao said, "Of course. I read a lot of books about the Demon Realm in the Holy Ground."
"When I was in Kong City, I heard that some of the legends of the Demon Realm were true. Think about it and see if those legends have the ability to kill you across the two realms."
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