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Chapter 1354: Chapter 1129: Securely Seated in the Top 12

Lu Yang.

Ranked 11th on the Blue Star Writers List and the top writer in Qin Continent!

This man is 58 years old this year.

He officially announced his retirement at the end of last year.

Retiring at this age is actually considered a bit early for writers.

Lu Yang thought:

With money, fame, and status, there’s no need to keep pushing himself.

He should take advantage of his remaining energy to relax, enjoy his later years, and savor life.

But.

This year.

The Literature and Art Association suddenly introduced a writers ranking list!

When Lu Yang, who had already announced his retirement, saw he was ranked 11th on the Blue Star Writers List, inspiration struck him like lightning:

Help me up!

I can still write!

Retiring like this feels too unfulfilling!

Lu Yang was itching to break into the top 10 of the Blue Star Writers List!

Rank 11? What kind of nonsense is that?

This ranking is way too awkward!

Besides.

Age 58 is practically the golden age for a writer, when experience and accumulated wisdom reach their peak. It’s the perfect time for creative techniques to be elevated, and for the depth and substance of their works to reach new heights!

Exactly.

At this age, he may not write as quickly as young writers, but the quality of his work would absolutely surpass everything he’s written before. The gravity and depth of his writing are on a level young writers can’t touch!

How could he justify indulging in laziness during such a time?

As for concerns about “being inconsistent” or going back on his retirement?

That’s really not worth worrying about—it’s far too pretentious.

A writer’s words are meant to be fickle by nature.

Just explain to the readers like this:

“I missed you all.”

Let’s be honest, at a certain age, what famous writer hasn’t casually announced their so-called “retirement”?

Forget Blue Star.

Let’s talk about Earth as an example…

Never mind.

Too many examples.

Anyway, Lu Yang had made up his mind to pick up the pen once more.

In fact.

Before announcing his retirement, Lu Yang already had a half-written novel. The reason he hadn’t published it was because he got writer’s block.

He was blocked to the point of agony.

Blocked to the point where he decided to retire.

Recently, stimulated by his rank on the Blue Star Writers List, Lu Yang suddenly felt less stuck and vaguely found himself in a new creative direction.

And just recently.

When he saw Chu Kuang, a fellow writer from Qin Continent, climbing up to rank 12 on the Blue Star Writers List with the Harry Potter series, now just one step away from surpassing him, Lu Yang’s writer’s block was completely cured!

A crisis loomed!

His inspiration erupted!

Because Lu Yang understood Chu Kuang’s abilities very well.

After all, Lu Yang, being from Qin Continent, had long been paying attention to this rising star from his own region.

If he truly retired now, his current rank really might be overtaken by Chu Kuang.

Especially since Harry Potter only has two books out so far!

Judging from the popularity of the first two books, if he finishes writing the rest of the series, would Lu Yang’s rank 11 still be safe?

Definitely not very safe.

Fortunately, he still has enough time.

Chu Kuang’s series has only published two books, and it would take a while to surpass him. Lu Yang will only face a real ranking crisis when the rest of that series is completed.

Nonetheless.

Lu Yang’s new book can definitely be completed before that happens, allowing him to widen the gap again—and perhaps even shoot for the top 10!

Thinking this through.

The once-retired 58-year-old writer immediately got up, opened his laptop, and started working. He was determined to secure a top 10 placement before Chu Kuang caught up!

…

Well then.

Lin Yuan, of course, had no idea that he had inadvertently pressured Lu Yang, driving the 58-year-old to tirelessly write once again.

Over the next few days.

As Lin Yuan watched “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” continue to rise in popularity, he felt completely at ease.

And by the end of the month.

When the Blue Star Writers List updated again, the rankings in the top 30 remained unchanged.

Lu Yang was still at rank 11.

Chu Kuang was still at rank 12.

Ye Cong was still at rank 13.

As for the lower ranks, competition was fierce, with some writers practically at each other’s throats.

Several even fired up battles worthy of Yan Continent’s literary duel traditions, reenacting classic “writers-tearing-each-other-down” drama.

Online.

As netizens watched the second update to the writers list, they expressed their expected reactions:

“Chu Kuang has solidified his rank completely.”

“After Ye Cong’s current novel is finished, who knows how long it will take for his next one. Before that happens, Chu Kuang’s rank likely won’t change much—unless some dark horse emerges from those beneath him in the rankings who aren’t too far behind.”

“Won’t happen.”

“The Harry Potter series will undoubtedly continue its serialization, and Chu Kuang’s reputation will keep rising. I actually think Lu Yang at rank 11 is in danger, especially since he’s retired. He’s basically just waiting for Chu Kuang to surpass him. Once Harry Potter is finished, that might be when Lu Yang gives up his rank to Chu Kuang. Others might be harder to surpass, but an already-retired writer is relatively easy to beat. Maybe Ye Cong could surpass Lu Yang in a couple of years too.”

“Honestly, a disciplined Chu Kuang is terrifying.”

“Previously, Chu Kuang caused all kinds of controversy, dropping unexpected tragic twists left and right, earning him tons of backlash. His reputation online was full of haters. Those scandals definitely had an impact on him, but ever since, Chu Kuang’s latest books have been seriously written with no chaotic surprises. The storylines have been refreshingly wholesome, which has significantly improved his reader reviews and word-of-mouth.”

“I’m just worried he might drop a bombshell in the back half of Harry Potter.”

“Don’t worry.”

“This is children’s literature—it’s written for kids.”

“No matter how psychotic he’s been in the past, he wouldn’t mess around with children’s literature. This time, you can trust him.”

“Fair point.”

“I’d be skeptical about his other works, but when it comes to children’s literature, I trust him wholeheartedly. Even if he wanted to throw a curveball, there wouldn’t really be an appropriate opportunity in this genre. Maybe soon people will even stop calling him an ‘old rascal.'”

“I’m still a little nervous.”

“Don’t be. If you don’t trust him, just wait for the third book and study the direction of the plot. Absolutely no problem!”

Long-time readers of Chu Kuang’s novels always approach them with a mixture of trepidation and excitement.

But the Harry Potter series is children’s literature, so readers across all Continents feel very reassured.

The truth is, they’re absolutely correct.

The Harry Potter series is incredibly heartwarming and soothing.

With two books in, there hasn’t been anything eyebrow-raising in the plot at all.

Many readers can’t help but marvel:

Chu Kuang writing children’s literature is certainly the most reassuring. No one has to worry about him suddenly losing his mind.

No matter how wild he might be, he would never harm children.

Just like his fairy tales, which are always warm and healing.

This “old rascal” has always been especially gentle with kid-related themes, even writing an entire fairy tale for a single child once.

Some also analyze:

It’s not necessarily that he’s “gone soft”; it’s more likely because this is Chu Kuang’s critical phase, and he needs to solidify his place in the hearts of Zhong Continent’s readers. That’s why he’s taking his time writing Harry Potter and avoiding brain-melting plot twists.

Future works might be another story.

But at least this book is absolutely safe!

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