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Chapter 1063: Chapter 970: The Master Says_3 Chapter 1063: Chapter 970: The Master Says_3 “Little Xian Yu, that’s giving him too much credit.”

“All around dominance, including in looks.”

“Fish Papa’s verbal battle with the learned critics wasn’t evidence enough? Hua Weiming couldn’t even hold a candle to him, and this guy still rushes in for a beating, even craftily defining it as a ‘debate.’ Is this really just a ‘debate’?”

Pure domination!

The three words from Xian Yu, “who are you,” had a destructive force that even the audience felt, yet no one could accuse Xian Yu of putting on airs—after all, he genuinely had the right to ask that!

…

Lin Yuan didn’t even dignify Shu Ziwen with a direct look, but the words he spoke hit Shu even harder:

“I don’t want to bully you.”

Shu Ziwen’s eyes went red immediately!

A literatus gritted his teeth, “Afraid to step down from the judges’ seat and face us head on? Under the rules of the Poetry Competition, we shall see who is truly superior!”

Childish, isn’t it?

Resorting to provocation?

Lin Yuan shook his head, “Actually, I’m not as eager for the position of judge as you might think. I originally did indeed want to be a regular contestant, honestly participating in this Poetry Competition. But just now, I’ve suddenly changed my mind. I can give up being a judge, but I equally don’t wish to be a contestant. Everybody has made enough fuss. Go ahead with the competition. I hereby officially announce my withdrawal from this Poetry Competition.”

Not a judge!

Not a contestant!

Lin Yuan drops out!

Nobody expected Xian Yu to make such a decision!

Everyone thought that Lin Yuan would participate in the Poetry Competition as a contestant, then strive to defeat others with his work, thereby proving his strength!

“He’s not competing?”

All the literati were frantic!

This guy is putting on an act and now wants to run away!

Instead of the joy of pulling Xian Yu down from the judge’s seat, everyone became even more enraged. Many people were rubbing their hands together, ready to make Xian Yu suffer a crushing defeat in the upcoming competition, but he’s not playing anymore!?

“Coward!”

“He’s chickened out?”

“Didn’t he compare himself to a mighty roc?”

“He’s afraid that as a contestant his capabilities would fall short, isn’t he!”

“The poetry contest tests both literary flair and spontaneity, because no one is sure what topics they might face. He’s afraid of encountering a topic he can’t handle, and being humiliated by other contestants.”

“Heh.”

“Stepping down from a judge to compete as a contestant, and ending up with a lower ranking than the contestants, would indeed be quite embarrassing. The smart move is to pretend to storm off in a huff, thus perfectly masking his insecurity.”

“So much for Xian Yu.”

The literati spoke with a sarcastic tone, not even bothering to hide their voices—even on a live broadcast—they wanted the audience to understand why Xian Yu chose to withdraw!

…

Live stream.

The audience was just as surprised that things had taken such a turn with Xian Yu pulling out!

“What kind of script is this?”

“Why isn’t Teacher Admirable Fish competing?”

“With his skills, he shouldn’t be afraid of these literati at all!”

“He must be angry.”

“He disdains to be on the same stage as these people.”

“A judge turned contestant, I wouldn’t be happy either; just withdraw from the competition.”

“Fish Papa’s strength doesn’t need any proof from a Poetry Competition.”

There were many supporters of Lin Yuan.

However, those discordant voices re-emerged:

“He really knows how to glorify himself.”

“What disdain to compete, clearly he’s scared of flipping his car.”

“As Teacher Mingzhe explained earlier, this competition really tests one’s ability to perform on the spot. No matter how talented, if you encounter a baffling topic, you can’t shine. Xian Yu doesn’t know what topics he’ll face, and if it’s something he’s unsure of, how embarrassing it would be to lose.”

“Right, afraid of losing face.”

“The judges’ abilities are extremely fearsome; otherwise, they wouldn’t be fit to judge. If Xian Yu were to compete and lose, it would invalidate his past debates, since the literati would be proven right—he’s unqualified to judge.”

“Xian Yu has boasted too much, but try telling these fans, they won’t listen.”

There were too many literati present.

Many of them also had a substantial following.

This wasn’t an entertainment show, and Xian Yu’s fans were not yet dominant in the literary realm.

Xian Yu had already offended these literati’s fans with his confrontation.

…

On the scene.

Ms. Huang sighed.

She looked at Lin Yuan with a hint of guilt in her eyes but knew that today’s opinion was hard to defy and could only express her helplessness:

“I apologize to all viewers watching the live broadcast. Teacher Admirable Fish is resigning from his position as a judge, so our panel of judges will now be down to eight. Much time has been wasted. Let the competition begin.”

After speaking.

Ms. Huang waved her hand.

Following procedure, it was now time for the literati to draw lots.

The Poetry Competition finally started after half a day’s commotion.

The literati drawing lots glanced at Lin Yuan, blatantly smirking at the camera.

The rest of the literati engaged in various discussions, their faces full of disdain and mocking comments echoed back and forth.

…

Lin Yuan had already met up with the people of the Yu Dynasty.

Each member of the Yu Dynasty looked at him with eyes filled with worry and concern.

“We don’t have to compete.”

“It’s humiliating to be associated with that group.”

“Don’t take it too much to heart.”

“We’re just a few years behind in age. With your level of skill, in a few years you’ll be able to settle the score with them.”

“That comeback was so satisfying!”

“That poem and that essay on ‘The Master Said’ were so powerful!”

Everyone comforted Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan smiled and said, “I’m fine.”

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