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Chapter 1425 - 1176: Backstab

Chapter 1425: Chapter 1176: Backstab

Not only the Qin Continent.

The news of Lu Yang’s comeback has also spread to other continents.

It’s just that Lu Yang’s fame is the greatest in the Qin Continent, so the response there has been the swiftest and most intense.

But after all, he’s a major figure near the summit of the Blue Star Writer Rankings.

The news of Lu Yang’s imminent comeback and new book has quickly caused an uproar across other continents!

Especially when readers in various continents have learned the backstory and noticed Lu Yang and Chu Kuang’s ambiguous ranking rivalry...

Netizens in those continents suddenly seemed to be injected with adrenaline!

"Well, damn!"

"The old rascal has finally met a worthy opponent!"

"Hahahaha, all this time, the old rascal has been messing up everyone else’s butthole, and now someone has finally set their sights on his!"

"What a coincidence, huh?"

"And it just so happens that this person is one of the folks the old rascal humiliated not long ago."

"Hit back! Hit back!"

"I love watching these showdowns between Blue Star’s top-tier writers!"

"I’ve read Lu Yang’s novels, and this guy is unbelievably formidable. No weaker than Chu Kuang at all!"

"Of course not! His initial rank was higher than the old rascal’s anyway. It was only because he didn’t release any books when the old rascal dropped the Harry Potter series that his ranking slipped one spot."

...

Meanwhile.

Netizens in Zhong Continent were even more fired up than those abroad, each one as excited as if they’d won the lottery!

"The heavens finally open their eyes!"

"At last, someone’s stepping up to punish the old rascal!"

"The Harry Potter series finale nearly gave me a heart attack. I still haven’t recovered! I’ve been dreaming of the day I could gift Chu Kuang a taste of my hometown’s unique specialties."

"Hometown specialties? Chu Kuang probably doesn’t lack those."

"Support Master Lu! Support Master Lu!"

"Go, Master Lu! You must stand up for us!"

"We’re just saying, in the writer rankings battle, Master Lu has to pin Chu Kuang, the old rascal, to the ground!"

"The Literature and Art Association isn’t fair. Just with that broken ending to the Harry Potter series, how does it justify Chu Kuang, the old rascal, jumping to 11th place!?"

"Today, our Master Lu will act on behalf of the heavens!"

"Pfft, I’ve realized that Chu Kuang’s fans are ironically the most intense. If you’re so mad, don’t read his books next time, huh."

"That’s not quite right. We still have to read them."

"Let’s keep matters separate."

"No time to explain; hop on the bandwagon, brothers. Let’s go cheer for Master Lu!"

...

The global literary world.

All the writers were dumbfounded!

Even those in the top ten rankings were flabbergasted!

"What’s going on here?"

"Everyone is rallying in support of Lu Yang?"

"Just how much do Chu Kuang’s fans hate him?"

"This is professional-grade backstabbing."

"I bet even Lu Yang himself is confused. What does it mean to be so-called ’universally anticipated’ and to have ’united momentum’?!"

"Chu Kuang has got to be the most resented author by readers in the entire world."

"Unbelievable!"

"I’m dying of laughter here!"

"Every other writers’ ranking battles involve their respective fanbases, but for him, it’s all spies and traitors."

"Chu Kuang’s new book hasn’t even been released, and this situation might really end with Lu Yang surpassing him."

"Unless Lu Yang fumbles, which is unlikely for a top-ranked Blue Star author."

...

At home.

Lin Yuan wrote 40,000 words in one go, finishing in a single breath!

Satisfied with his work, Lin Yuan lay on his bed with a smile and started browsing online discussions about Lu Yang’s new book.

The more he looked, the more Lin Yuan’s smile disappeared.

Where are my fans?

Where did all my fans go?

I have so many fans worldwide; where are they?

Why are so many people rooting for Lu Yang to take me down?

This isn’t right!

It wasn’t until he checked the comments section of his blog that Lin Yuan understood the situation.

His fans had always been there—they just weren’t rooting for him!

They were actually supporting Lu Yang!

Lin Yuan even spotted a loyal fan recruiting others in the comments section:

"Brothers, hurry and support Master Lu! Let this old rascal taste what it means to face the treachery of others!"

This fan was a regular.

Lin Yuan often saw them occupying top comments in his posts.

But Lin Yuan never imagined that this very person would backstab him!

Is this necessary!?

It’s just that the Harry Potter series finale was a bit of a downer, right?

I’m guilty, fine; let the law punish me. But why are all of you so keen to stab me in the back?

Delete the comment!

Silence him!

No, better not silence him.

Still, that comment has to go!

Lin Yuan sat bolt upright, hit delete with a single stroke, and removed that top comment, sneering afterward.

Think you’ll see my ranking drop?

Not happening.

When his new book is released, mine will be ready too!

...

Lin Yuan had only deleted a comment, unaware that many eyes were on him.

As soon as he took action, he was busted.

"Pfft!"

"The top comment got deleted?"

"Hahahahahahaha!"

"He’s panicking!"

"He’s totally panicking!"

"The old rascal finally gets his comeuppance!"

"Now I have to cheer even harder for Master Lu!"

"Just cheering? Isn’t anyone contributing to Master Lu’s book sales?"

"What are you talking about? I’m just a student with limited cash. My allowance is reserved for the old rascal’s new book."

"The old rascal’s new book is still far off."

"For now, I’m just waiting for his ranking to drop!"

...

Lin Yuan continued lurking online.

When he saw someone say they were saving up their allowance to buy his new book, he was unexpectedly touched.

Am I being reverse-PUA’d by readers?

Even though they’re shouting about supporting Master Lu, I’m actually moved?

Ah!

That must be because everyone is eagerly anticipating the new book and can’t wait anymore!

With that thought in mind.

Lin Yuan quickly posted an update: [The new book is martial arts genre and will be released at the end of next month.]

After making the announcement.

Though he had planned to rest tonight, Lin Yuan got back in front of his computer and continued pounding out words.

It’s at least 1.5 million words.

Silver Blue Books also needs time for publication.

I must finish *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* within a certain timeframe, or Lu Yang might really surpass me in ranking. After all, this creative downtime is the most dangerous moment.

As for being backstabbed by readers?

Heh.

Chu Kuang, the old rascal, isn’t one to be messed with.

Let’s see how many tragic twists I can stuff into this book, shall we?

Jiu Mozhi losing all his martial skills and suddenly repenting;

Murong Fu’s dreams of glory shattering as he spirals into madness;

Ah, but they’re just villains—readers probably won’t feel too much empathy.

But Ah Zhu’s death—now that’s a real gut-wrencher.

"The live sheep on the frontier are all in vain; my Xiao boy, don’t kill Daddy!"

Oh, and there’s Xiao Feng’s ending too.

Loyalty or righteousness—forced to choose—he leaps to his death, bringing a hero’s tale to a tragic end!

For Xu Bamboo, does discovering his parents only to lose them immediately count as tragic?

As for Duan Yu...

May all lovers in the world turn out to be siblings.

By comparison, Ah Zi’s blind devotion and suicidal path after Xiao Feng’s death seem trivial. Isn’t this far more thrilling than *The Return of the Condor Heroes*?

Alright then.

That about does it.

If you dare to backstab me, I’ll show you what "the treacherous nature of the Jianghu" really means!

With that thought, Lin Yuan wrote even more furiously!

While Lin Yuan was working tirelessly, news of the update he posted on his blog also spread quickly.

The old rascal Chu Kuang strikes back!

New book’s genre: Martial Arts!

Release date: End of next month!

The continents of Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei, and Zhong—indeed, the entire world—were shaken!

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