Anniversary completely exploded on the forum.

Posting on this forum required digital coins, so many readers were usually reluctant to write long, standalone reviews. But now, with a single refresh, several full-length critiques were floating at the top of the page.

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Starting from the fictional literature created by Entusa in Anniversary, exploring Blue Planet's animism and the extinction and revival of primitive mythology

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I actually got my inspiration from the pen name Fu Ling. Blue Planet seems to have polytheism, monotheism, atheism, and also animism.

Their earlier tea gathering reflected polytheism. Animism, of course, is the belief that all things possess spirits and deserve respect; many ancient cultures share similar elements...

A civilization like Blue Planet's, which has never been interrupted, is incredibly rewarding to study. Every historical record can be cross-referenced with related accounts. Honestly, I want to immigrate to Blue Planet!

Anyway, back to the point: I think Anniversary truly captures the arrogant suppression of primitive civilizations by advanced technological ones. Only through suffering does dignity emerge. Beneath all the confusion lies a pursuit of freedom and peace.

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Years of memory unfolding within a single day: on the philosophy of time in Anniversary

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Setting aside real-world considerations, anyone who enjoys Mi-Huan Literature shouldn't miss this. Its unique narrative technique and constantly shifting perspectives feel like walking through a maze. Only after finishing the entire work do you realize: you have already traversed the whole labyrinth...

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No need for many words; I strongly recommend Anniversary!

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On this Mi-Huan Literature Exchange Day, two novelists outright defected on the spot, writing long critiques inside Anniversary's thread. Another simply gave up resisting and posted in the summary thread that this exchange had revealed the brilliance of Blue Planet civilization, expressing hope for more friendly exchanges in the future.

Fu Ling quickly became one of the hottest authors on the forum.

Many readers quietly deleted their earlier comments and replaced them with glowing praise. They had mistaken the brief network interruption for hesitation, but how could that be called hesitation? That was clearly charging up for a finishing move.

"Fu Ling is even an official novelist. Blue Planet's official writers are no weaker than independent ones."

"With Blue Planet, nothing unusual is surprising. Check out their official site; there are plenty of gems. I learned about their other authors there and skimmed through each of their works. Absolutely stunning."

"No wonder no other Blue Planet authors commented earlier. They had complete confidence in their teammate. They must have a great relationship."

At the same time, some readers who hadn't fully understood the original text went to look up Blue Planet. They weren't captured by Fu Ling, but ended up falling into the pit of other authors instead. Blue Planet civilization truly left no one untouched.

At this point, other Blue Planet authors finally appeared in the comments under Anniversary:

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Jung: Intriguing writing. Harsh realities softened here and there by playful metaphors. There's no need for too much sorrow. Though history has its darker periods, it will ultimately judge the pursuit of freedom as innocent, and unity can overcome hardship. After finishing such a brilliant work, why not join me for afternoon tea?

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Fuling: Mm, okay.

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Feiniao: Sister Fuling is amazing!

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Mingxin: This is so interesting! Our office is truly full of hidden talents.

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Qiongtian: Words with such power deserve to transcend cultural barriers and reach a wider audience...

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Fuling: Thank you.

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Fuling also answered a few reader questions. Her concise, straightforward replies gave readers the impression that she was just like her writing: cool, sharp, and unyielding.

Readers' attention gradually shifted, from Anniversary itself to Fuling, then to Blue Planet behind her, and finally to the other novelists around her. The various aliases became more distinguishable, forming impressions of different personalities. Information spread rapidly across the forum.

This shift naturally influenced the judgment of the Intelligent Machines.

And this time, their processing took a little longer.

"Analyzing Anniversary... Do Saturn and Jupiter truly exist? If they do, their geographical features contradict scientific principles. If they do not, it would be impossible to conjure such a distinct literary style out of nothing. Hypothesis: adaptation of historical events from a more distant era..."

"According to terminal assessments, many terminals have resonated with Anniversary, but it has not significantly altered the collective emotional baseline of all units. Classified as an observation case... curiosity, curiosity, curiosity."

"By this unit's own pure will, I believe this novel should be submitted to the Mother Box, and it should be asked whether it can alleviate mental confusion?"

In deep space, the Intelligent Machines pulsed with red light like breathing.

Aboard Tidal Peace, Xi Yujin watched numbers flicker across the electronic screen, jumping from 87.89% to 78.13%, then stabilizing around 83.98%, hovering at the second decimal place.

"So the Intelligent Machines can behave like this too. I thought they would calculate precise values instantly," Xi Yujin mused, his impression of these machines as peculiar as ever. "But expressing things in approximations... maybe that is a sign that they possess genuine consciousness, right?"

Fu Ling's success exceeded all expectations, and many physical publishers approached Xi Yujin for licensing rights. After comparing offers, he selected the most suitable partners. But his challenges were far from over. He had also accepted numerous literary exchange invitations, and one alias after another would step onto the stage, each leaving a lasting impression through a series of trials.

He checked his schedule. The next challenge was interactive literature.

Interactive literature existed on Earth as well, somewhat similar to choice-based text games. The author writes a segment of the story, presents several options, and lets the readers vote on what happens next. In the wider universe, however, interactive literature demanded larger narratives, stronger coherence, and placed far greater emphasis on whether readers found it genuinely engaging. It was usually structured as episodic short works.

At an interactive literature hub, several novelists sat with troubled expressions.

Blue Planet seemed stronger than expected. It was not a soft target to be easily pushed around. But admitting defeat as readily as the Mi-Huan camp? That was out of the question.

"Look at the disgraceful state of Mi-Huan Literature. They're even forming groups to study this new style!"

One novelist spoke with visible frustration while reading the rumors circulating on the forum.

"Where's their backbone? I haven't even read it myself, because I'm not interested in that mystical nonsense, but we will never collapse like they did..."

A small voice interjected: "But we've been losing a lot of readers lately..."

At that, many novelists showed bitter expressions. This was their real concern. No form of literature stays popular forever. When they first arrived, interactive literature had sparked a craze, but now it was gradually fading into obscurity.

"Interactive literature breaks the barrier between authors and readers since it's inherently engaging. It might even be a good thing if Blue Planet gains some fame. That way, we can all ride the wave of renewed interest," one alien novelist said leisurely from inside the ship.

"We don't need to worry about how much attention Blue Planet got from the Mi-Huan exchange, because interactive literature is not something you can master overnight. It requires as many readers as possible to participate, and Blue Planet has a fatal flaw."

The tone sharpened slightly.

"Their leader, Yujin, plays favorites. He appointed only one translator!"