If I send you to join the army and marry a woman, will you conquer the Empress?

Quiet.

A deathly silence.

The dozens of talented scholars in the Wenchang Pavilion seemed to be frozen in place, their mouths agape, unable to utter a sound.

To see a thousand miles further, climb one more story!

These ten words seemed to possess boundless magic, transforming into thunderclaps that echoed and exploded in everyone's minds!

If the first poem is about war and conquest, it is about lofty ambitions and heroic spirit.

So this five-character quatrain is a return to simplicity, using the most plain language to depict the most magnificent picture, and finally sublimating into the most profound philosophy!

What's even more terrifying is that this timeless masterpiece was composed by Qin Feng on the spot within seven steps!

Those self-proclaimed scholars, looking at the young figure standing on the second floor, felt as if they were looking up at an insurmountable mountain.

All the previous ridicule and doubt now felt like slaps to the face, burning with pain.

"Slap! Slap! Slap!"

The middle-aged scholar clapped excitedly, his gaze towards Qin Feng filled with undisguised admiration and praise.

"What a wonderful saying, 'To see a thousand miles further, climb one more story!'"

"This is not merely a description of scenery, but also a reflection on life and aspirations! To see further, one must stand taller! Such breadth of vision and insight transcend the poem itself, reaching the realm of 'Tao'!"

The middle-aged scholar's voice was incredibly impassioned. He surveyed the entire audience and loudly announced:

"This poem should be considered the finest five-character quatrain in the past eight hundred years of our Great Xia Dynasty!"

"This poem should be hung atop the Wenchang Pavilion, on the ninth floor! It will stand out from the crowd, its fame lasting for eternity!"

"To set a benchmark for all scholars in our Great Xia!"

……

The ninth floor!

To be the best!

If someone else had made such a comment, the talented men present would have scoffed and attacked him en masse.

But at this moment, when the middle-aged scholar uttered these words, everyone felt it was perfectly natural and appropriate.

This poem deserves this honor!

Faced with absolute strength, all jealousy and doubt seem so pale and powerless.

All eyes were focused on Qin Feng, filled with awe and reverence.

Qin Feng slowly walked down the stairs, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally landing on Lu Yuan, whose face was ashen.

"Young Master Lu, is that enough proof?"

He pointed to an inkstone not far away, which the middle-aged scholar had personally ground, and asked casually, "Do you intend to eat this inkstone yourself, or do you need me to help you feed it?"

"you!"

Lu Yuan trembled all over, his face turning a deep purplish-red, but he couldn't utter a single word.

He lost, he lost miserably!

But he can't admit it!

Once he admits it, Lu Yuan will become the laughingstock of the entire capital!

"I don't believe it!"

Lu Yuan roared in exasperation, launching into a nonsensical argument: "Who knows if you prepared this poem beforehand! Composing a poem in seven steps? You're playing tricks! That guy was probably just a hired hand!"

He even went so far as to point his finger at the middle-aged scholar.

"Heh, what a sharp-tongued kid."

The middle-aged scholar's face turned cold, and his eyes flashed with anger.

"Do you really think that just because of Lu Guan's name, you can call a deer a horse and distort the truth in this imperial city?"

These words already carried a strong warning connotation.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yuan was blinded by anger and failed to grasp the deeper meaning behind the words.

Instead, he straightened his back and pointed at the middle-aged scholar with even greater arrogance.

"And who do you think you are? How dare you address my uncle by his given name?"

"My uncle is a Hanlin Academician of the current dynasty, with students and former officials all over the court! If you offend me, you offend my uncle. If you know what's good for you, get out of here right now!"

"snort!"

The middle-aged scholar let out a cold laugh, full of disdain and contempt.

In the corner.

Commander Lü silently mourned for Lu Yuan in his heart.

What a fool who doesn't know his own death!

How dare he threaten this man?

The Lu family is finished, completely finished!

Commander Lü could already foresee that after tomorrow, Hanlin Academician Lu Guan and his entire family would disappear completely from the capital!

However, before the middle-aged scholar could lash out, Qin Feng came down the stairs first and angrily rebuked Lu Yuan.

"A spineless dog dares to bark and howl in front of me?"

"I have never seen such a shameless person!!!"

……

Ok?

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged scholar was stunned once again, and then his eyes shone with an unprecedented brilliance.

This kid... he just spouts famous quotes!

Just how many masterpieces does he have in his head?

This isn't just exceptionally talented; it's practically the God of Literature descended to earth!

"You...you son of a bitch, who are you calling a dog?!"

Lu Yuan's face flushed red, and he pointed at Qin Feng with a ferocious expression, issuing a final threat.

"You brat, just you wait! I'll go get my uncle to intervene and, together with all the literary luminaries, blacklist you! We'll ensure you never have a chance to rise again!!!"

Lu Yuan thought this was the most vicious revenge.

If a scholar is ostracized by the entire literary world, his future is ruined.

However, Qin Feng simply picked at his ear and laughed nonchalantly.

"Block me? With the knowledge that you bunch of pretentious scholars who only know how to write poetry and are experts at infighting?"

He shook his head, as if even saying another word to them was a waste of time.

"Fine."

Qin Feng turned around and walked towards the gate of Wenchang Pavilion.

"I'm not playing with you anymore. Before I leave, I'll give you one last poem."

He didn't turn around, but left his clear, slightly disdainful voice to the group of dumbfounded scholars behind him.

"Your bodies and names will both perish!"

"The rivers will never cease flowing... they will flow forever!!!"

You bunch of clowns, along with your so-called wealth and fame, will eventually turn into dust in history and be forgotten.

True masterpieces, like the ever-flowing river, endure forever!

Insults without using a single swear word!

But it was more infuriating than any words!

"Pfft!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan was overcome with anger and his eyes rolled back, causing him to faint from shock.

Qin Feng didn't even look at it, and turned to walk towards the gate of Wenchang Pavilion.

Today, he has already made a name for himself and seen the true colors of these so-called talented people; there is no need for him to stay any longer.

But the next moment!

Behind him, that gentle yet authoritative male voice rang out once more.

"Young man, wait a minute!"