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Chapter 1561: Chapter 1263 The Three-Body Problem Series

“Holy crap!”

“A literary duel!”

“Ye Cong versus Chu Kuang?”

“Ye Cong is the top sci-fi author on Blue Star!”

“Previously, Chu Kuang faced ten sci-fi challenges and left the entire sci-fi circle speechless. So Ye Cong decided to step up?”

“Is this the battle for the strongest sci-fi writer on Blue Star?”

“Definitely!”

“So many top authors couldn’t defeat Chu Kuang, perhaps only Ye Cong has a chance.”

“Will Chu Kuang accept?”

“He probably will, but it might take a long time.”

“After all, Chu Kuang just finished writing the Galactic Empire series.”

“Even if he wants to release a new sci-fi work, he’ll need to prepare well for someone like Ye Cong.”

Whoosh!

It’s a hot topic online!

Meanwhile, at home.

Lin Yuan couldn’t help but be a little surprised.

He obviously knew who Ye Cong was.

Last year’s author rankings had just come out, and Ye Cong was one rank above him, a rival he had once aimed to surpass.

He didn’t expect Ye Cong to challenge him to a literary duel.

But since his opponent was indeed the top figure in the sci-fi world, Lin Yuan didn’t want to refuse the invitation.

Winning would make him the new top dog in the sci-fi circle.

It’s not about the empty title.

The main thing is that dominating a popular fiction field would significantly boost his author ranking statistics.

Winning would bring immense prestige.

With that in mind.

Lin Yuan quickly responded through Chu Kuang’s blog account:

“Alright.”

This decision instantly thrilled netizens worldwide watching the event!

He’s accepted the challenge!

Chu Kuang has accepted the challenge!

The old rascal is never one to back down!

Now everyone will witness the ultimate showdown of Blue Star’s sci-fi authors!

“You set the date; I’m preparing a lengthy series.”

Ye Cong was quite courteous in giving Chu Kuang the upper hand after seeing his acceptance.

Having just finished the Galactic Empire series, Chu Kuang would surely need a break.

Ye Cong didn’t want to take advantage of him.

In fact, challenging Chu Kuang wasn’t entirely Ye Cong’s idea; he was somewhat pressured by his peers. However, he genuinely wanted to see the result of a head-to-head battle with his rival.

Chu Kuang quickly replied: “Before the end of the year.”

To countless netizens, Chu Kuang was still the same Chu Kuang, not leaving himself any relaxed breathing room even after completing ten consecutive sci-fi victories recently.

Keep in mind that it’s already August.

If they compete before the end of the year, only four months remain.

This amount of time would never be enough for an ordinary sci-fi author to prepare a work that could hold its own against Ye Cong’s.

But Chu Kuang is a marksman, isn’t he?

Four months to write a book is no problem at all.

Lin Yuan even thought of going bigger, planning to complete the Three-Body Problem series in just four months.

That’s right!

Facing an opponent like Ye Cong, Lin Yuan immediately thought of the Three-Body Problem series!

It’s a pinnacle work of Eastern sci-fi on Earth; in a world like Blue Star, themed around Eastern culture, it’s undeniably a powerful weapon!

Of course.

This isn’t to say the Galactic Empire series is inferior to The Three-Body Problem.

If this were Earth.

Judging purely on historical achievements and status.

The Galactic Empire series is untouchable.

But the Galactic Empire series is primarily rooted in Western philosophy.

Its systems, too, adopt Western concepts; and because it was created so early, many of its scientific ideas are outdated.

That’s normal.

Sci-fi novels from decades ago obviously can’t compare in scientific speculation to more recent works.

But that’s a product of the times.

It doesn’t necessarily mean later works are inherently better.

The Three-Body Problem series was created more recently, with more precise technological imagination, and is distinctly an Eastern mindset at its core, making it more accessible to Blue Star readers.

The entire series contains three parts.

There are still four months left this year.

Lin Yuan definitely has enough time to finish writing all three parts and release them.

Lin Yuan even plans to finish it within one month; after all, the Three-Body Problem series is only about 900,000 words in total.

In other words.

Lin Yuan just needs to write 30,000 words a day to complete the Three-Body Problem series.

For Chu Kuang:

Writing 30,000 words a day?

That would be a walk in the park, right?

The public declaration of writing before the end of the year simply allows Ye Cong some preparation time.

Yes.

Ye Cong let Chu Kuang set the date to give Lin Yuan time.

Lin Yuan, publicly saying “by the end of the year,” was actually concerned that too short a time would leave Ye Cong unprepared.

That’s the confidence of a writing powerhouse.

…

When you decide to do something, just do it.

Since he decided to write the Three-Body Problem series, Lin Yuan now had something to do every day.

His family also knew Lin Yuan took on this literary duel, so they hardly disturbed him other than calling him to meals.

The Three-Body Problem Part One.

The Three-Body Problem Part Two, The Dark Forest.

The Three-Body Problem Part Three, The End of Death.

These stories are slowly taking shape under Lin Yuan’s pen.

For Lin Yuan, the most challenging part was the plot of Part One.

Because Part One has a Cultural Revolution backdrop, which Blue Star readers definitely wouldn’t know about.

Bringing them into the story would be troublesome.

Lin Yuan ultimately decided that the solution was a parallel world.

After all, Lin Yuan has already mentioned many of Earth’s dynasties in this world.

He might as well bring over that era’s story too, as he plans to create more stories with special Earth backgrounds in the future.

“Earth.”

Lin Yuan wants to introduce this place to readers through Chu Kuang’s pen.

This is a parallel world of Blue Star.

In the minds of Blue Star readers.

Earth will be a world entirely created by Chu Kuang, similar to Blue Star.

That world has its own historical evolution, and everything will seem remarkably plausible.

As if it genuinely existed.

This isn’t just a whimsical idea from Lin Yuan.

After writing works like The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes, Lin Yuan kept the Song Dynasty background of Earth, already planning for this.

That is:

To create a novel world called Earth on Blue Star.

In the future.

The Han Dynasty will appear under Chu Kuang’s pen.

The Three Kingdoms will appear under Chu Kuang’s pen.

The Western Jin, Eastern Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties will all feature.

The creation of Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing is also in Lin Yuan’s plans.

Although Lin Yuan really dislikes the Qing Dynasty.

Lin Yuan prefers the Han and Tang Dynasties more.

Blue Star readers will never know.

That Earth under Chu Kuang’s pen really exists.

Meanwhile, outside.

This literary duel captured the attention of countless people.

With the PK between Chu Kuang and Ye Cong, related news from major media outlets was everywhere.

“Chu Kuang vs. Ye Cong!”

“Battle for Blue Star Sci-Fi King!”

“Will Ye Cong retaliate for the sci-fi community against Chu Kuang?”

“Chu Kuang’s sci-fi challenge continues worldwide!”

“The true big boss of the sci-fi circle has arrived!”

“If Chu Kuang wins, will his author ranking continue to rise?”

“Experts Analysis: If Chu Kuang wins, he could reach seventh in the author rankings!”

“Several sci-fi authors back Ye Cong!”

As the news describes.

There’s no shortage of people supporting Ye Cong.

This is the sci-fi circle’s last ditch effort.

If Ye Cong wins, the sci-fi circle can regain some ground.

If Ye Cong loses?

Then it will be Chu Kuang calling the shots in the sci-fi world!

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ps: What are the plot holes in this book? Could someone strong summarize them? They should be filled within two months.

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