Core of the Sage.

Summary

Du Yu engages in a fierce poetic duel with Ni Heng, using vivid metaphors to depict the struggles of humble families against the elite. As Du Yu's verses resonate with the audience, they evoke memories of hardship and talent constrained by status. He challenges the noble families' understanding of suffering, declaring that those in power cannot comprehend the hunger and cold of the less fortunate. Ni Heng, caught off guard, attempts to retaliate but finds his reputation crumbling. As tensions escalate, Ni Heng proposes a dangerous debate on a literal bridge, symbolizing the stakes of their literary battle, where failure could lead to catastrophic consequences for Du Yu.

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