If I Can’t Become the Heir, I’ll Become a Sage Through the Way of Letters

Q: “I heard your Great Li once changed its name?” A: “That’s right. It changed from Great Li to Great Li.” Q: “Isn’t that the same name?” A: “Not quite. The first ‘Li’ referred to the Li clan. The later ‘Li’ means the people of the realm.” The speaker set down his cup and sighed deeply. “That year, the Sage of Letters Li Que went alone to the capital, and the world… changed its colors.” … He transmigrated as the son of the Prince of Jingnan, sent to the capital as a hostage. After ten years of decadent living, his family was ultimately destroyed. From that day on, the world lost the heir to the Prince of Jingnan, but gained a bold adventurer who roamed the mountains and rivers and moved freely through the jianghu. With the power of literature, he touched the world and drew upon the essence of all things. Facing loyal ministers who gave their lives for their cause, he recited, “Since ancient times, who has escaped death? Let my loyal heart shine through the pages of history,” and forged a sword called Loyalty. Facing an enemy army, he recited, “Great ambition comes from sacrifice; we dare make the sun and moon shine on a new world,” and forged a sword called Courage. Facing the common people, he recited, “If Heaven had feelings, it too would grow old; the true way of the world is change,” and forged a sword called Benevolence. … Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, the military arts, martial arts, and law: all paths were bound up in him. When he finally looked back, Li Que returned to the capital with a sword in hand. Gods and emperors alike lay like dust beneath his feet. … PS: My hit novel The High Man of Fantasy: I’m Really Not an Unmatched Expert has three million words, and my million-word hit Longevity Begins as a Sect Servant is also complete. Feel free to dive in!