Chapter 156: The Freest Manga Artist
Chapter 156: The Freest Manga Artist
"Everyone must have received my gift by now, right?"
Lin Qingshan said with joy, his heart brimming with delight.
He was referring to his latest work, *The Fist of Flame*, which he had gifted to his fans. He believed that the fans would surely feel the immense sincerity he had put into this work.
"Qingshan-sensei? Were you saying something just now?"
A voice interrupted Lin Qingshan's musing. Turning around, he saw Ming Yiyang standing before him. Lin Qingshan smiled and shook his head, "No, I was just thinking about the gift I've recently given to my fans, *The Fist of Flame*. I'm sure they'll feel the love and appreciation I have for them."
The animation and game adaptations of *The Edge Walkers* were set to launch next week, along with a test run of Gu Qianli's C Station, which would release the complete ten episodes of *The Edge Walkers* to attract viewers.
During this time, Trigger Animation and Light Speed Games would hold their press conferences.
Lin Qingshan was at Trigger Animation today to prepare for the press event.
As for Gu Qianli's C Station, it was not yet at the stage for a press conference; it was still just a fledgling operation.
But Lin Qingshan had a way to attract attention—by posting a video on his personal account and drawing attention to it, just like he had with *The Fist of Flame*.
"Ah, I see," Ming Yiyang responded with a smile. "Qingshan-sensei is truly generous, giving away ten thousand copies of the single-volume *The Fist of Flame* to your fans."
He was aware that Lin Qingshan had recently spent his own money to give away ten thousand copies of his latest work as a gesture of gratitude to his fans.
Though he had not yet read *The Fist of Flame* himself—being occupied with the release of *The Edge Walkers* animation—he saw Lin Qingshan's gesture as a sign of deep sincerity.
"That's nothing," Lin Qingshan said with a grin. "As long as my fans are happy, I'm willing to… give them even more works like *The Fist of Flame*!"
His eyes sparkled with joy, showing his genuine enthusiasm.
"Qingshan-sensei's fans are really fortunate…" Ming Yiyang couldn't help but sigh, admiring Lin Qingshan's generosity.
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At this moment, various online forums related to manga, *The Edge Walkers*, and the comic industry were buzzing with activity.
Especially in the forums and threads discussing *The Edge Walkers* manga and animation.
Fans who had received copies of *The Fist of Flame* were already sharing their opinions online, even if they hadn't finished reading it yet.
At that time, the number of fans sharing their thoughts was still small. Everyone was holding their breath, eager to read *The Fist of Flame* from cover to cover before posting their comments online.
"How do you all feel after finishing *The Fist of Flame*?"
"Well… I'm still feeling the aftereffects. No more words for now, my psychiatrist is calling me for my medication."
"After finishing it, all I can say is… Someone needs to use the Fist of Flame on Qingshan-sensei right now!"
"Ugh, Qingshan-sensei is truly a madman. *The Fist of Flame* left me completely stunned."
[Translator: sauron]
"*The Fist of Flame*… It gives me the same crazy feeling I had when I read *The Edge Walkers*. The plot development is completely unpredictable…"
"I always thought *The Edge Walkers* had the most sudden and unrestrained storytelling, but *The Fist of Flame* is on a whole other level."
"Having read *Chainsaw Man*, I thought Qingshan-sensei's condition might have improved, but now it seems… Quick! Increase the dosage!"
"*Chainsaw Man* pales in comparison to *The Fist of Flame* and *The Edge Walkers*…"
"I'd call Qingshan-sensei the freest manga artist in the world!"
"Scary, is this the kind of freedom that comes with being a madman?"
"Once again, it's the nihilistic core of *The Fist of Flame*. The world order in the story is completely chaotic, or rather, there is no order left."
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Discussions about *The Fist of Flame* were erupting on forums and threads related to *The Edge Walkers* and *Chainsaw Man*, leading those who had not yet read the manga to become curious.
"When did Qingshan-sensei release another new manga?"
A curious passerby asked.
Someone promptly replied, "Don't you know? Qingshan-sensei has recently gifted us with a whole set of *The Fist of Flame* single volumes."
The inquirer, intrigued, asked, "Is *The Fist of Flame* any good?"
Many people jumped in to respond:
"Absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend it—I'd call *The Fist of Flame* the most exciting manga of the year!"
"Yes, it's amazing! Strongly recommended!"
"It's so good! You'll have a great experience reading it!"
"I suggest you read it first; you'll definitely come back to thank us."
Curiosity led the inquirer to purchase a copy of *The Fist of Flame* from a nearby bookstore.
However, that decision quickly turned into regret.
After reading the entire volume, the person spent half a day recovering from the experience.
Looking back at the recommendations, the person angrily replied, "Alright, alright, you tricked me! Eat my Fist of Flame!"
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The fans who had read *The Fist of Flame* started enthusiastically recommending it to others, ensuring that no one would miss out on the experience.
This led to a popular joke derived from the story: Agni's hallucination of Luna's final words, "Hurry up and use the Fist of Flame on those who recommend this manga to you!"
As a result, discussions about *The Fist of Flame* continued to spread.
"*The Fist of Flame* is undeniably a unique work like no other I've seen. But is it really okay for Qingshan-sensei to create something like this?"
"It's clear now that Qingshan-sensei is a supporter of nihilism. Whether it's *The Edge Walkers* or *The Fist of Flame*, everything seems to have no inherent meaning in his view."
"I can only say that Qingshan-sensei's thinking is too free, almost Nietzschean in its beauty…"
"Maybe this is what genius looks like. After all, Nietzsche was also mentally unstable."
"You're right; Nietzsche believed that values, beliefs, and truths are merely human interpretations, with no inherent meaning or ultimate truth in the world."
"That's exactly it. Identity, faith, and even human civilization—all are illusions. In the universe, only emptiness, coldness, and darkness are the eternal themes."
"*The Fist of Flame*'s worldview embodies this perspective. The so-called utopia of Besimderuk is built on lies, a massive deceit for the survival of the higher-ups."
"People can only live by lies to survive."
"I remember one line from *The Fist of Flame* that really stuck with me: 'In Besimderuk, besides these humans, everyone else is just fuel.' It's very much like Nietzsche's belief that those who cannot obey themselves must obey others. It's the nature of living beings."
(End of Chapter)