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Chapter 1352 - 1127: The second part of hp is coming soon

February 1st.

Morning!

The news has already spread across the globe!

"First Update of the Blue Star Writers' Power Rankings!"

"Chu Kuang moves up to No. 12 on the Blue Star Writers' Power Rankings!"

"Blue Star's 12th ranked writer: Chu Kuang!"

"Terrifyingly fast ascent!"

"Chu Kuang climbs to 12th place on the rankings with the Harry Potter series!"

"Chu Kuang's popularity reaches new heights!"

"Conquering Middle State, conquering the Writers' Rankings!"

On TV.

Plenty of news about Chu Kuang could be seen.

Blue Star.

Zhong Continent First Channel.

Host:

"Earlier today at dawn, the Blue Star Writers' Power Rankings were updated for the first time, with Chu Kuang rising to the 12th spot. He's the only top-tier writer among the top thirty to experience a ranking boost. Thanks to the impact of this event, the sales of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' have surged once again. It seems this global magic craze will only continue."

"Chu Kuang is a Qin Continent writer."

"Online information about Chu Kuang is incredibly scarce; almost no one has ever seen him."

"Journalists went to Silver Blue Books to investigate, but even Chu Kuang's editors stated that he has never been to the company. Many are intensely curious about him."

"Notably:"

"Although Chu Kuang is shrouded in mystery, Blue Star's top music artist, Xian Yu, is a close friend of his. These two are equally famous across all continents, giving rise to the internet saying: 'Xian Yu of the South, Chu Kuang of the North.'"

"Additionally."

"Netizens are speculating that Blue Star's top-tier writer Ye Cong, who was previously ranked 12th but has now been pushed down to 13th, might be planning a counter-move."

"We look forward to seeing what happens next."

"Now, onto the next piece of news. Famous film director Luo An has been shockingly ousted by investors from the 'Black Soul' series he originally pioneered…"

The host's pace was swift.

But Zhong Continent's First Channel dedicating this level of coverage to a foreign continent writer was a nearly unprecedented occurrence.

It was all because Chu Kuang had created such a massive commotion.

Even Zhong Continent's TV stations could not ignore it.

...

Middle State.

In front of the TV.

Ye Cong silently watched the news report, his expression somewhat bitter.

He hadn't expected Chu Kuang to snatch his ranking so soon.

Blue Star's 12th ranked writer!

Recently.

Many friends had been calling him by this title.

Although Ye Cong would play modest outwardly, inside he was immensely proud and even took great joy in it.

But Ye Cong didn't expect.

His friends would have to change their tune so quickly.

Although being ranked 12th versus 13th might seem like a small difference, at this level of the rankings, the gap was monumental.

This was the global rankings, after all!

At the top tiers.

Even a single spot was of vastly different significance!

Not to mention.

Chu Kuang's move was akin to blowing up Ye Cong's butthole* in front of the world's netizens!

Beside him.

Ye Cong's wife smiled wryly: "Don't be so serious, rankings update every month; fluctuations are normal. Besides, isn't your new book already in the works?"

"Hmm."

Ye Cong took a deep breath: "The gap between us shouldn't be too big. Let's prepare to release my new book on the 10th; I'm taking my spot back!"

Soon.

Ye Cong would make his announcement to the entire world:

Middle State's Ye Cong has reclaimed his position as Number 12 on Blue Star's Writers' Power Rankings!

...

Online.

Blue Star netizens were going wild discussing Chu Kuang's ascent to the 12th place on the rankings.

"Before you know it, the old rascal is famous all over the world now!"

"When I first started following him, he was just writing 'Candle in the Tomb.' Who would've thought he could make it this far back then!"

"Old rascal? What's that all about?"

"Looks like another friend from Middle State. There's been a lot of Middle State folks paying attention to the old rascal today. 'Old rascal' is Chu Kuang's nickname. Why do we call him that? Read a few of his books, and you'll understand everything."

"Hmm, recommend me a book?"

"I recommend 'Poirot the Great Detective,' 'Zhu Xian,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'The Return of the Condor Heroes,' or 'Yang Xiaofan and Qin Tiange'—that last one is a TV drama."

"The commenter above, you're an absolute menace!"

"Hell is empty, and the devil walks among us. That said, great job!"

"The old rascal is the real devil; he actually blew up Ye Cong's butthole in front of the world's viewers."

"Hahaha blowing up the butthole? Something about that phrase just feels off!"

"If I were Ye Cong, there's no way I'd let this go!"

...

The discussion was heated.

Suddenly, a piece of news popped up online:

Blue Star's 13th ranked writer Ye Cong is set to release a new sci-fi book titled 'Above The Moon'!

The news was shared by multiple major Blue Star media outlets!

Ye Cong!

News of a top-tier writer's new book warranted this level of attention!

Fwoom fwoom fwoom!

Instantly.

The discourse hit a boiling point!

Netizens across the globe were buzzing with excitement!

Well, well!

A new book from Ye Cong!?

The smell of gunpowder was in the air!

The rankings had just been taken, and now a new book was coming out—no one would believe it wasn't an act of revenge!

The intent couldn't be more obvious!

"Hahahahahahahahaha, Cong Cong is mad; it's about to blow up!"

"A new novel, 'Above The Moon'?"

"Is this the rhythm of a counterattack?"

"When will the mutual explosion end between these two lovebirds!"

"Commenter above, you're hilarious—I almost thought you made a typo!"

"Let's stay serious for a second!"

"Does Ye Cong stand a chance to turn things around?"

"Of course he does. Ye Cong is one of Blue Star's sci-fi big three. Who hasn't read his sci-fi novels? Back in the day, he almost single-handedly wiped out the Wei Continent's contestants in a certain edition of the Galaxy Awards!"

"Chu Kuang is in danger!"

"Will these two start an epic love-hate rivalry? Imagine if Ye Cong manages to retake 12th place—that'd be amazing!"

"Super hyped for Brother Cong's new book!"

"This battle is a clash of eras: a fight for the 12th position on the Writers' Rankings!"

...

The debates raged on.

Just when people thought one storm was settling, another whirlwind erupted!

Several major Blue Star media outlets released yet another explosive update:

Chu Kuang's second book in the Harry Potter series, 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,' will be released on the 10th of this month!

Boom!

A wave of even greater shock swept across the globe!

Netizens everywhere stared dumbfounded at the news!

Especially those from Middle State, who began to doubt their eyesight—was it playing tricks on them?

Harry Potter?

The second installment?

Didn't Chu Kuang's first Harry Potter book just come out not long ago? And now the second book was already on its way!?

This completely shattered the norms for many Middle State folks.

Normally.

There's at least a six-month gap between series installments!

Extremely slow-paced authors can drag things out for years!

Plenty of Middle State readers who had just finished 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' had been lamenting online, worried it would take forever before they could read the continuation.

But who would have thought.

So soon.

Chu Kuang's second Harry Potter book was already here!

Could he have written it in advance?

Meanwhile, those familiar with Chu Kuang across Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, and Wei Continents smiled knowingly:

Haven't seen this before, huh?

Ignorant Middle State folks!

Clearly, they don't understand the magic of the "Turbo Typing Master!"

Blue Star's undisputed king of writing speed—Chu Kuang takes second place to none!

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P.S.: Apologies for the single update today; I have acute enteritis and am feeling unwell...