Dorian, a burned-out office worker, wakes up in the body of a sickly scholar in the Aetheria, where his fiancée is about to be stolen away. He discovers a world where poems can kill and verses can command nations. With his unmatched wit and poetic power, he becomes a legendary Poet Immortal, turning one man into an army and restoring a golden age.
Episode 1 - Dorian Defends His Engagement to Stella
In Aetheria where poetry wields magic, the once-failing scholar Dorian wakes up to find his childhood fiancée Stella being taken by elite Victor. He refuses to back down, sparking a tense confrontation with Victor and Stella's family.
Episode 2 - Poetry-Cuisine Contest: Dorian's Egg Challenge
At the Spring Dragon Festival poetry-cuisine contest, Victor showcases a valuable literary-aura bass with a well-received poem, setting a high bar. Stella worries for unprepared Dorian, who shocks everyone by presenting an egg he claims can feed the entire city, sparking a thrilling showdown.
Episode 3 - Dorian Wows with Egg-Poetry Feast
Mocked for offering a single egg as dragon food, Dorian astounds everyone by turning it into four dishes and a soup through poetry. Each dish takes vivid, mesmerizing form inspired by classic verses, turning the humble egg into stunning scenes and flipping the tide from ridicule to awe.
Episode 4 - Dorian Faces New Bridal Contest Challenges
Dorian wins the first round of the bridal contest, only to find his father-in-law changed the rules to best two out of three. His rival brings in renowned scholar Leonard, who belittles Dorian's literary foundation and composes a provocative poem, prompting Dorian to prepare a counter verse.
Episode 5 - Dorian’s Poem Triggers Celestial Vision
Accused of disrespecting Lord Leonard and threatened with arrest, Dorian recites a majestic poem about the great roc, which unexpectedly triggers a stunning celestial vision. As onlookers marvel at the masterpiece’s aura, Dorian counters mockery with defiant verses, showcasing his extraordinary poetic power.
Episode 6 - Dorian’s Poem Wins, Tie Ruled
Dorian’s powerful poem shatters Master Leonard’s power, winning widespread admiration. But the biased Prefect unfairly rules the round a tie. Amid objections, the final round of Literary Reflection kicks off immediately, even with Dorian still worn out.
Episode 7 - Victor Gets A+, Dorian Challenges the Platform
During the scholar selection on the Celestial Platform, Victor uses the Wang family's sacred Sage's Mandate to write a near-sage poem and secures the highest A+ grade. Mocked for his humble background, Dorian questions the platform's criteria, vowing to prove what true literary heart is with a poem about an old house.
Episode 8 - Dorian triggers ancient sage resonance with poetry
Dorian recites verses from "Ode to the Humble Hall", which unexpectedly triggers the resonance of ancient sages, filling his humble hall with literary spirit. His bold act shocks others, who question his rashness, highlighting the extraordinary power of poetry in this mystical world.
Episode 9 - Dorian Earns Sage's Recognition in Contest
The Prefect reports to The Sage on his daughter's literary contest, accusing Dorian of using dark arts. But The Sage praises Dorian's poetry as a masterpiece, crowns him The Sage's Chosen, grants holy powers and a spot in the Imperial City exam, sparking cheers for his victory.
Episode 10 - Dorian's Triumph & Wang's Vengeful Scheme
Dorian wins narrowly at Academy Pavilion, earning The Sage's blessing and seeing his literary palace materialize. Enraged by his defeat, Young Master Wang plots to ruin Dorian and Stella's reputation via a devious scheme at the upcoming Lantern Festival poetry gathering.
Episode 11 - Lantern Festival Poetry Gathering Begins
The grand Lantern Festival poetry gathering, sponsored by Victor's Clan with thousand taels of gold and a family heirloom as prizes, kicks off. Victor, last year's champion, is ready to show Dorian the gap between nobles and commoners, while a mysterious girl in men's clothes draws curious eyes.
Episode 12 - Stella Sneaks Out; Wang Challenges Dorian
Stella is forbidden from joining Dorian's poetry gathering by her father, but she sneaks out after getting his private invitation. Meanwhile, Wang Yi boldly challenges the Sage's Chosen Dorian to a poetry duel at the grand event.
Episode 13 - Dorian's Poem Challenge & Stella's Peril
At the Lantern Festival poetry gathering, Second Master Wang's poem wins rave acclaim. When it's Dorian's turn, he learns Stella is in danger of abduction. Mocked as cowardly for trying to leave, he decides to compose a poem for the festival and his beloved, sparking a tense and captivating poetic showdown.
Episode 14 - Poetry Exposes Monster; Lady Stella Vanishes
Poetry unleashes an aura that exposes a monster's true form. A servant informs his lord that Lady Stella is heading west with a disguised monster maid, and the mansion panics as Stella is discovered missing, building intense, urgent tension.
Episode 15 - Dorian Exposes Victor's Scheme
When Stella disappears after being lured by a fake maid claiming Dorian invited her, Victor accuses Dorian of kidnapping her out of grudge over a poetry contest. Dorian, who insists he’s innocent, uses the Sage’s Eyes—an ability that reveals absolute truth—to expose Victor’s scheme: he orchestrated the kidnapping by having others distract the crowd while a disguised maid took Stella. Victor tries to dismiss the vision as an illusion, but the Sage’s power leaves him caught red-handed.
Episode 16 - Stella Targeted in Dorian's Monster Trap
Wrongfully accused, Victor agrees to prioritize rescuing Miss Stella. When they track her to the west Weeping Well, they fall into Dorian's trap—Felix, a crafty shapeshifting weasel monster, is after Stella's Heart of Clarity, a precious tonic for monsters, sparking a tense crisis.
Episode 17 - Chasing Dorian: Target at dim alley
As someone wonders what Dorian is up to, poetic verses echo through the air. The group searches relentlessly for Dorian, lamenting the agony of their hunt. Suddenly, they spot their target—a monk—and urgently order to surround the dimmest alley's entrance, cranking up the suspense.
Episode 18 - Dorian Confronts Villain to Rescue Stella
When a villain holds Stella hostage and threatens to kill her if stopped, Dorian unleashes his battle poem ability, reciting powerful verses. Soon, someone recognizes the poem was written for Dorian and urges him to go home, sparking curiosity about his poetic godly powers.
Episode 19 - Dorian Beats Victor in Mind Palace Duel
Accused of colluding with beasts to kidnap Stella, Victor faces Dorian's deadly Mind Palace duel challenge. Confident in his clan's Ivory Gate artifact protection, he accepts, only to have his Mind Palace shattered, ruining his scholarly future forever.
Episode 20 - Dorian Wins Contest, Earns Deadly Foe
Dorian's 'Lantern Rhapsody' shocks the city and wins the gathering championship, earning unanimous praise. A clan member apologizes for her brother's actions and suggests traveling to the Imperial City exam together, but Dorian remains wary. Unbeknownst to him, a king orders his death, plotting an ambush at Fang Peak.
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