Er Gou's Tunneling Technique

Li Ergou believes

that in this world,

there isn’t a single problem

that can’t be solved with a hole.

You move mountains and fill seas, blot out the sky and hide the sun;

I’ll hide in a hole and watch you show off.

You can’t overcome the changing seas and ancient earth, or the world that lasts forever.

When the storm has passed, I’ll crawl out of my hole.

The white clouds remain, and I’m the one who laughs.

You are unmatched beneath heaven, king of primordial chaos;

I’ll hide in a hole and watch you go mad.

You can’t defeat the turning stars or the changing sun and moon.

When the dust has settled, I’ll peek out from my hole.

The breeze is warm, and I’m still the one laughing.