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Chapter 1007: Chapter 931: Not Recognizing the True Face of Mount Lu
Chapter 1007 -931: Not Recognizing the True Face of Mount Lu
About Mount Lu, Lin Yuan certainly had works to show, and not just one!
The first one.
Naturally, it was from Su Immortal’s “Inscribe on the West Forest Wall,” a great figure Lin Yuan could never seem to fully emulate, leaving behind too many classics for posterity.
The second one.
The author was also a celestial being, the Poem Immortal.
Surely no one would be unfamiliar with “The Waterfall in Mount Lu Viewed From Afar,” right?
In terms of the renown of various verses on Mount Lu, Li Bai’s “It seems the Milky Way has fallen from the ninth heaven,” surely matches the charm of Su Dongpo’s work.
In the end, Lin Yuan chose “Inscribe on the West Forest Wall.”
It’s not to say that this poem was better, it was purely because Lin Yuan wanted to post it in two separate parts.
First, he would post the one by Su Dongpo and, at an appropriate moment later, post the one by Li Bai.
Posting both at the same time would risk them competing against each other, which wouldn’t be as beneficial for the growth of Prestige Value when the public digests them one by one.
Yes.
The main reason Lin Yuan was working with the scenic area was for the sake of Prestige Value.
As for personally writing the calligraphy instead of directly sending the original text online to Mount Lu, this was also for Prestige Value; after all, Master Level calligraphy wasn’t something commonly seen.
At this time.
The complete publication of “Heaven-Reliant Dragon Slayer” was a huge success.
While the internet was abuzz discussing the novel’s plot, the personages responsible for several scenic areas mentioned in the book were beating their chests in regret about Chu Kuang’s unfilial actions.
And then.
Right at that moment.
Mount Lu suddenly announced they would release a tourism promotional video at seven o’clock that evening.
At the same time, the official Mount Lu account also claimed that this promotional video would be shot around the new verses by Admirable Fish!
In an instant!
Netizens’ attention was drawn over!
Everyone remembered the poem Admirable Fish wrote for West Lake!
No one knew exactly how many people were driven by that poem and the celebrity effect of Admirable Fish to specifically call friends to visit West Lake.
Even now, a bunch of people had their eyes on the weather forecast, just waiting for a rainy day to make another trip to West Lake!
Who made Admirable Fish’s poem say that West Lake has two completely different scenes under the rain and on sunny days?
Of course.
The thing everyone was most curious about at this moment was the content of Admirable Fish’s new poem; Blue Starian love for poetry has never waned.
“Is Mount Lu also joining in?”
“Waiting for Fish Papa’s new poem!”
“The scenic areas are particularly active this year!”
“You might not know this, but it’s related to Blue Star officials re-evaluating scenic spot rankings this year. The higher the rating of a scenic area, the more tourists it attracts, which is why the promotional investments of major scenic spots have exceeded those of previous years!”
“So that’s why they’ve been so energetic this year.”
“What use is their energy, just look at how those scenic areas that tried to ingratiate themselves with Chu Kuang got tarnished.”
“To be honest, are you really surprised when the old rascal does something like this?”
“Hahahaha, coming from a native around Mount Lu to check in, I never expected that Fish Papa would actually write a poem for Mount Lu, too exciting!”
“The entire population of Mount Lu thanks Fish Papa!”
“This move by Mount Lu is paying homage to West Lake.”
“It’s said that because of that poem, West Lake specially gave Teacher Admirable Fish one million in thanks, not sure how much Mount Lu gave.”
“One million is nothing.”
“Compared to the economic value that Admirable Fish’s poem created for West Lake, one million is just a drop in the ocean. It’s just uncertain if this time they can replicate West Lake’s tourism success.”
Amidst these discussions.
Everyone was waiting.
And then, at seven in the evening.
Mount Lu’s officials really did post a promotional video as promised!
Suddenly!
Countless netizens clicked to watch!
…
The video opened with the crisp sound of music, morning dew sliding from the blades of grass, and the peaks of Mount Lu appeared from various angles.
From the front.
The mountain ridges rose and fell in succession, with clear water below like a mirror, mirroring the green mountains, and the reflection of both banks resembled a gallery stretching for miles.
From the side.
The peaks overlapped layer upon layer, with their tips standing tall in diverse poses. There were mountains of dark green without edge or boundary, and cliffs cut as if by axes and chisels standing tall and imposing.
In the distance.
Close by.
From high above.
From down below.
With the shifting point of view, Mount Lu presented itself in various appearances: sometimes like a drifting fairy, sometimes like an old man with a walking stick, sometimes like an ape offering a peach, sometimes like a wild horse breaking free.
Under the sunlight.
The undulating mountain ranges seemed to be inlaid at the horizon, with majestic contours, beautiful peaks, ancient vines entwining, and winding paths leading to secluded spots.
At the mountaintop.
The camera looked down from above.
Amid the misty clouds, one could overlook the mountain peaks, and through the swirling mist, several mountain tops emerged like lotuses rising from the water.
Mount Lu shrouded in mist.
Serene as silk, dynamic like smoke, light as cotton, vast as the sea; white as snow, it blurred and transformed under the gaze of the camera.
Suddenly,
the scene became still.
Within this majestic landscape, lines of text appeared in everyone’s view, as if written with the flourish of dragons and the dance of phoenixes.
“Seen from the side, it forms ridges; from the end, a peak,”
“A difference in height and distance, each not the same,”
“One will not recognize the true face of Mount Lu,”
“Because one is actually in the midst of this mountain.”
Su Immortal’s “Inscribe on the West Forest Wall” made its first public appearance on Blue Star, and with just a glimpse, struck the hearts of thousands of viewers.
If one had to use a metaphor,
it would be like how “Heaven-Reliant Dragon Slayer” used a full two hundred thousand words to lay the groundwork for Zhang Wuji’s entrance; Mount Lu’s promotional video also introduced Teacher Admirable Fish’s poem with the best mountain landscapes of Mount Lu!
As the poem concluded,
Xian Yu signed his name.
Another line crystallized beneath the frame: “This poem was composed by Teacher Admirable Fish upon his return from a tour of Mount Lu. Inspired by the West Wall of Mount Lu, the scenic area has decided to etch the poem exactly as per Teacher Admirable Fish’s original calligraphy on the West Wall, making this a brand-new landmark of Mount Lu.”
…
The promotional video ended.
Sun Yaohuo posted on his blog, filled with emotion, “I want to visit Mount Lu.”
Chen Zhiyu retweeted, “How about a trip to the Yu Dynasty?”
Jiang Kui: “Agreed.”
Xia Fan: “Count me in.”
Zhao Ying Ge: “What are we waiting for?”
Wei Haoyun: “Let’s go to the West Wall of Mount Lu and see.”
A travel blogger posted, “The theme for my next video will be Mount Lu. Although Mount Lu is not a tenth-level scenic spot, judging from the beauty depicted in the promotional video, it is no less than a tenth-level scenic spot. Additionally, I’m moved to say that Teacher Admirable Fish’s verses are too touching for my poor understanding at a glance. I await some master’s review!”
And quickly,
indeed, a poet appeared: “What a line, ‘Seen from the side, it forms ridges; from the end, a peak, different in height and distance.’ This poem’s creative concept is very much like that of Teacher Admirable Fish’s poem ‘Drinking on the Lakeside, The Sunshine Followed by Rain’ composed for West Lake. Both describe the beauty of the scenery under different conditions. West Lake speaks of the beauty of both sunny and rainy weather, while Mount Lu reveals the beauty from different perspectives and directions.”
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Immediately after,
another poet spoke out: “The first two lines are a literal description of the sights experienced while walking in the mountains. Mount Lu is a grand mountain with criss-crossing hills and undulating peaks. From different positions, one sees different sights. These two lines succinctly and vividly capture the ever-changing beauty of Mount Lu’s landscape. However, the best part of this poem is not the first two lines but the last two. ‘One will not recognize the true face of Mount Lu, because one is actually in the midst of this mountain.’ I think these lines are just as remarkable as many of the famous verses that have been passed down through the ages!”
And then,
a calligrapher appeared: “Since everyone is discussing how good the poem is, let me comment on how good Xian Yu’s calligraphy is. The handwriting of this poem can be considered masterful; without many years of practice, one cannot achieve this level. I fear Xian Yu’s calligraphy skills are even more impressive than many people have imagined. It’s a shame I haven’t seen the original manuscript.”
The industry’s evaluation was very high!
Netizens also felt boundless emotion:
“Looking at it this way, Mount Lu is actually no less than West Lake. The former represents water while the latter represents mountains, each with its own marvelous aspects. Fish Papa’s poem captures the charm of this mountain, igniting a desire in me to go and explore it for myself.”
“Mount Lu locals thank Teacher Admirable Fish!”
“Many poets praise the last two lines, but I lack scholarly knowledge. Could a connoisseur explain why these lines are so highly regarded?”
“Let me explain, I come from Zhao Continent, and Zhao people understand poetry best.”
“The first two lines are purely descriptive of the scenery, while the last two use the scenery to speak to philosophy, discussing the experience of traveling through the mountains. These lines are brilliantly conceived and the overall sentiment comes naturally, providing the reader with a space to reflect on experiences and roam freely with imagination.”
“I don’t understand!”
“Zhao people may know poetry but can’t explain it. Let me tell you, the last two lines actually contain philosophy. Xian Yu is using the verses to tell us that we should not be confined by preconceptions when looking at things. We must learn to observe from different perspectives, and to understand things comprehensively. Only by shedding our subjective preconceptions and trying to observe and understand from different angles can we achieve a more complete and accurate understanding of something.”
“I get it now!”
“I used to think the word ‘because’ referred to fate. My understanding is still lacking. While the poem is beautifully written, it also alludes to philosophical insights, even considered as a reflection on life itself. No wonder everyone holds the last two lines in such high esteem!”
…
Clearly,
Mount Lu had gone viral!
Various online reviews and discussions revolved not only around the poem itself but also around the scenery of Mount Lu, with countless netizens expressing their wish to visit Mount Lu in person, not just for the site’s own scenic beauty, but also for the verses carved in Xian Yu’s handwriting!
And in this moment,
major scenic spots across Blue Star closely monitored Mount Lu’s promotional activities, and upon seeing this buzz, their eyes widened in astonishment!
“Damn!”
“Mount Lu has struck gold with this one!”
“How could we forget about Xian Yu!”
“We all were focused on Chu Kuang before. Who would have thought he’d be so unreliable? Xian Yu is much more dependable. Just look at how well he wrote these verses!”
“I should have thought of Xian Yu!”
“The last buzz with West Lake was already made into a case study by Xian Yu, yet we were all distracted by Chu Kuang and overlooked him!”
“Contact Xian Yu immediately!”
“Invite Xian Yu to visit our location!”
“Chu Kuang may not wish to show his face, but Xian Yu doesn’t mind. If we offer him enough sincerity, maybe he’ll agree to come over. At worst, we could follow Mount Lu’s example and engrave Xian Yu’s works in our scenic area for tourists to admire!”
The offers came pouring in!
For a time,
scenic areas across Blue Star sent out olive branches to Xian Yu – of course, these were all eighth-level and above scenic spots. Those with a lower ranking felt too embarrassed to invite such a person, feeling slightly lacking in qualifications.
By comparison,
now, no one was paying attention to Chu Kuang.
Only Mount Wudang was still joyfully clinging to Chu Kuang’s coattails.
After all, “Heaven-Reliant Dragon Slayer” had brought considerable promotional benefits to Mount Wudang!
