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Fang Yun seized the initiative with a preemptive strike, and should have followed up with a measured approach, drawing the bow without shooting, waiting for the critical moment to act. Pressing too hard before the literary duel would be impolite, giving others a handle to criticize. However, Li Wenying had no such concerns.

"Ah Wenying, it's been a while, and your temper is still as fiery as ever. We are scholars, not Demon Barbarians. Before the literary duel, why not make friends through literature and have a hearty discussion over drinks?" the Governor of Sheng State said with a smile.

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"We people of Jing Kingdom are busy. To the north, we have the Grass Barbarians; to the east, the Sea Tribes; to the south, the Flood Dragon Palace; and to the west, the Wild Demon Mountains. Unlike your Qing Kingdom, we are not at leisure. This literary duel will take place tonight. If we do not duel tonight, we will return to Jing Kingdom immediately and declare that Fang Yun has overwhelmed Xi State with his literary prowess, and that Xi State has not a single brave man!" Li Wenying's words thundered like spring thunder, clear to everyone in the city.

The entire Changning Prefecture was in an uproar, with countless people rushing towards the State Literary Academy even faster.

People on both sides of the barricades shouted, and Presented Scholars loudly called for battle.

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