Of course, while conceding the Literary Duel to Chu Kuang through his blog, Ye Cong also didn’t forget to carry on the honorable tradition started by another sci-fi writer, Chen Shi, solemnly recommending "The Three-Body Problem" to his fans:
"Welcome everyone to read this sci-fi masterpiece."
"This book is divided into three parts. The first part is somewhat bland compared to the following two, but overall, it is very good. Teacher Chu Kuang naturally integrates elements of sci-fi and history into a well-crafted and serious story that is done so magnificently."
"The second part is even more enthralling—the early story of the crisis epoch is fantastic, especially the two lines of Luo Ji’s counterattack and Zhang Beihai’s journey through the galaxy; they are truly grandiose."
"I find the third part too desolate."
"In front of the universe, everything feels so insignificant, but this is also a sci-fi writer’s cosmic perspective, which I personally really like."
"Speaking of cruelty, humans have always been this cruel."
"For example, we cannot bear any malice toward ants, but when building a canal or digging a foundation, who really considers them?"
"If you were transformed into an ant or a bird right now, and I told you the Dark Forest theory, your experience would be profound. This is the state of the ’Dark Forest,’ and it’s the reason why ’The Three-Body Problem’ is both reasonable and fascinating."
Chen Shi began the unwritten rule of the Literary Duel loser recommending the winner’s work to the outside world.
Ye Cong quietly followed and upheld this unwritten rule, responsibly recommending the "Three-Body Problem" series to the public, while also expressing some of his views on this novel.
Almost a week has passed since "The Three-Body Problem" was released.
Those who should have finished reading the book mostly have, and a massive wave of Three-Body fever has swept across the globe!
Many classic quotes have gone viral!
[Survival always requires a fight; when did it become an entitlement?]
[Give life to time and civilization to years.]
[We are all insects in the gutter, but at least some of us look up at the stars.]
[Weakness and ignorance are not barriers to survival, arrogance is.]
[Memorials are so small—if anything, more for forgetting than commemorating.]
[Your destruction, what’s it got to do with you?]
[The master does not care!]
[A city is a forest; every man is a hunter and every woman is a trap.]
[Eliminate human tyranny; the world belongs to the Trisolaran!]
Every word, every phrase, every passage in the novel seemed to be eagerly dissected by fanatical readers.
Torn apart, crushed into pieces, and then hailed as brilliant!
This is the treatment a work often gets when it becomes popular!
Many people haven’t even read the novel but have chosen a quote that feels profound to use as their social media signature.
Those who have read it are full of praise.
Netizens from Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei, and Zhong Continent were overwhelmingly excited:
"This book is divine!"
"Blindly guessing the old rascal’s writer ranking will increase again!"
"Oh damn, didn’t it just increase?"
"It’s not just about increasing rank; after writing a work that has exploded worldwide, this is the treatment one should expect."
"I’m someone who doesn’t read sci-fi, but I found ’The Three-Body Problem’ enthralling. I might not read sci-fi again in my lifetime because what I love isn’t sci-fi, but Chu Kuang’s novels."
"Have you seen the sales statistics?"
"Apparently, ’The Three-Body Problem’ has created single-day and weekly sales records in the sci-fi novel category."
"Even crazier than the Galactic Empire Series at its peak!"
"Now, Chu Kuang has truly become the king of sci-fi!"
In the sci-fi circle.
Many writers who originally didn’t like Chu Kuang went silent.
This silence lasted several days.
As ’The Three-Body Problem’ continued its global explosive run, the silence inevitably couldn’t persist.
"A new king of sci-fi has been born."
"From now on, the flagbearer of sci-fi in Blue Star will be Chu Kuang."
"The number one in sci-fi, ranked eighth globally, might even move up to seventh next month; this is good news for sci-fi."
"Does anyone have objections?"
"Who dares to object?"
"No one can stop this monster."
"A rival this formidable, this level of fearsome, there’s only one in the world."
"How could there be someone in the world?"
"Look at your frowning faces; isn’t it just that you weren’t considered by Chu Kuang before? Think carefully, do you often consider new writers in the sci-fi circle?"
"That’s a valid point."
"When there’s a huge disparity in skill level, his attitude, normal to him, seems like he’s looking down on us in our eyes."
"I’ve submitted, I concede!" View the correct content at NovelHub
No one in the sci-fi circle whined anymore; even the most stubborn had admitted defeat.
Then, a strange scene unfolded:
Many sci-fi writers who previously openly showed their disdain for Chu Kuang suddenly seemed to change faces, smilingly run to their blogs to congratulate him.
Besides expressions of "Congratulations," the keywords constantly mentioned were—
Lin Yuan wasn’t particularly touched by this.
Who liked him before, who displeased him before, he basically didn’t remember—only recognizing a few familiar faces.
It’s not just evaluations from all sides.
’The Three-Body Problem’ also sparked some profound cultural impacts.
The ninth day after ’The Three-Body Problem’ took the world by storm.
An online writer crafted a highly popular article based on the theory that "The Workplace is a Dark Forest."
This article combined the Dark Forest theory of ’The Three-Body Problem’ with the workplace and struck a chord with countless readers!
Many platforms such as public accounts began imitating, with similar articles increasing in number.
One of them was particularly well-formatted, titled "Applications of Dimensional Reduction in Entrepreneurship."
Entrepreneurship linked to two-dimensional foils?
This deeply reflects the writing capabilities of the writer.
Even more absurd, many internet workers particularly admired the jungle-law setting of ’The Dark Forest.’
Some internet big shots even directly used it as a guide to reality.
It’s all about riding the wave.
These capitalists originally held similar viewpoints.
The talk of Dark Forest dimensional reduction, it’s just taking advantage of Chu Kuang’s standing to talk about their own matters.
And as these phenomena became more frequent.
The major media reported:
"Three-Body Phenomenon Sweeps Global Business, Finance, and Internet Circles!"
"Is this a Sci-fi Novel or an Entrepreneurship Bible?"
"Dimensional Reduction Becomes the Hottest Term!"
"Dark Forest Theory Gains Momentum and Approval Among Various Capital Giants!"
"Chu Kuang, a Man More Like an Alien than a Trisolaran!"
"Fellow Writers Congratulate Collectively, Chu Kuang Ascends to the Throne of Sci-fi’s First Seat!" Correct content is on
"Global Sci-fi Writers Have Accepted It!"
"Experts Predict Chu Kuang’s Writer Rank Will Continue to Rise!"
Lin Yuan is most attentive to the last piece of news.
Having heard too many praises, he only hopes for something substantial.
Now ranked eighth among writers, theoretically moving up isn’t easy.
Given the explosive nature of ’The Three-Body Problem,’ which even sparked the Three-Body phenomenon, moving up to seventh might not be impossible?
PS: Temporarily can’t guarantee a burst of updates, but regular updates have resumed. Three-Body copy finished, Polluted White continues writing.