This top guy is crazy!

As April arrives, the highly anticipated mythological drama "The Legend of the White Snake" has finally been officially announced with a release date.

As a spin-off of the phenomenal predecessor "Green Snake", "The Legend of the White Snake" attracted countless eyes from the very beginning.

In addition, materials leaked during the filming of "The Legend of the White Snake"—meticulously detailed costume and prop stills, the spectacular special effects of the "Flooding Jinshan Temple" scene, and the ink-wash style opening sequence full of Eastern aesthetics—

It went viral on social media platforms like Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu!

Every release of promotional material precisely hit the audience's sweet spot.

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Countless netizens eagerly awaited the arrival of the king, preparing food and drink for him.

On the day of its release, hashtags such as #TheLegendofWhiteSnakePremiere#, #TheLegendofWhiteSnakePromotion#, #TheLegendofWhiteSnakePre-ordersExceed10Million#, #NewXiaSocietyInterviewwithChengCheng#, #TheLegendofWhiteSnakeAirsTwoEpisodesTonightOnCCTV8#, and #LegendofWhiteSnakeCulturalSpecial# trended on Weibo!
Major authoritative media outlets and entertainment portals spontaneously began promoting the event:
Cheng Cheng's new adaptation of "The Legend of the White Snake" premieres tonight! Online pre-registrations surpass 1250 million, setting a new platform record, and it's simultaneously launching in six Southeast Asian countries, igniting a Chinese cultural phenomenon!

Cheng Cheng's new TV series "The Legend of the White Snake" premieres tonight; pre-orders have already reached 1250 million, and it will be simultaneously released in several Southeast Asian countries.

The epic mythological drama "The Legend of the White Snake" premieres on CCTV-8's prime time slot, with Cheng Cheng creating a new visual spectacle of the "Green Snake Universe"!

"Pre-orders are already a hit! 'The Legend of the White Snake' is a hot topic even before its release, foreshadowing the birth of the year's top drama?"

From "Green Snake" to "The Legend of the White Snake," how does Cheng Cheng reshape a thousand-year-old legend using modern audiovisual language?

The entire internet is eagerly awaiting the release of the mythological legend "The Legend of the White Snake," but will it live up to netizens' expectations?

Finally, amidst much anticipation, at 8 PM, "The Legend of the White Snake" premiered on CCTV-8.
At 8:30, "The Legend of the White Snake" was launched on Lemon Video.

More people choose to watch on Lemon Video, after all, in this era, most young people still rely more on online platforms.

As soon as I clicked in, countless bullet comments filled the screen.

"It's coming, it's finally coming!"

"No skipping the intro series!"

"Where are Cheng Cheng's soldiers?"

"Hey, come and taste it to see if it's salty!"

"Aaaaaaah, I've finally waited for this!"

The opening is a very impactful cut.

Above the raging Qiantang River! A fierce wind whips up dark clouds, and towering, turbid waves seem poised to swallow the heavens and earth.

A figure dressed in a plain monk's robe stands alone atop the raging waves, confronting the power of nature.

The camera suddenly cuts to a close-up!

The monk's face flickered between light and shadow amidst the lightning and thunder.

He had a kind face and white hair and beard. His monk's robes fluttered in the wind, and golden Buddhist light surrounded him.

Suddenly, his eyes narrowed, revealing both compassion and resolve, and he seemed to be reciting mantras.

As he formed a hand seal, a golden swastika appeared behind him, and the surging waves beneath his feet were forcibly suppressed by an invisible force.
A brief, eerie vortex of calm formed!

Just a short opening sequence, a mere few seconds long! It left the audience in front of the screen completely bewildered!

The magnificent natural phenomena and the awe-inspiring presence of the dignified old monk immediately gave everyone a rude awakening!

"Holy crap! A mountain of water flooding the opening scene? These special effects are amazing!"

"The Buddha's light particle effect is amazing! It has a cinematic quality!"

"Is this Fahai? He looks a bit old. I still prefer Cheng Cheng's Fahai."

"The ultimate in special effects for ancient costume fantasy dramas! Cheng Cheng, you are my god!"

"This sense of oppression! This atmosphere! It gives me goosebumps!" This is the source of Cheng Cheng's confidence in creating the "Green Snake Universe"!

It can be said that the opening special effects of "The Legend of the White Snake" represent the pinnacle of the current TV drama industry.

Immediately afterwards, the opening theme song "Waiting for a Thousand Years" began to play!
"A once-in-a-millennium opportunity~ Such a long wait~"
A once-in-a-millennium opportunity—I have no regrets!
Who whispered in my ear that their love for me would never change?
Just for this one line~ Ah ha~ I'd have no regrets even if it broke my heart~
Rain breaks my heart~ Wind sheds tears~
"A dream lingers, love is far-reaching~"

The opening sequence of "Waiting for a Thousand Years" features scenes such as their meeting on the Broken Bridge, Xu Xian opening a pharmacy, Leifeng Pagoda, and Xu Shilan becoming the top scholar in the imperial examination, instantly drawing the audience into a magnificent mythological world.

The barrage of comments is scrolling:

"This new song is so old!"

"Hahaha, I also think it sounds really old, like it's from a bygone era, but it sounds so good!"

"What an addictive song!"

"I can already sing it!"

Now, let's begin the main feature!
[Deep in Qingcheng Mountain]
A clear, ethereal hiss, carrying a primordial aura, rang out, creating an ancient, mysterious, and profound atmosphere.

The screen lights up, revealing a blessed land shrouded in mist and clouds, with towering peaks and ancient trees reaching for the sky.

The camera weaves through the misty, ethereal atmosphere, passing waterfalls, flowing springs, and rare birds and animals.

"Heaven and earth have spirits, and all things have nature!"

"Only by diligently cultivating oneself can one attain enlightenment!"

"Shed your demonic form and ascend to the ranks of the immortals!"

A majestic yet compassionate voice echoed.

The camera focuses on a cave where spiritual energy gathers, where a giant python, pure white with scales shimmering with a jade-like luster, is coiled, inhaling and exhaling the essence of the sun and moon.

The audience got excited:

"Ahhh, Xiaobai!!!"

"What an adorable little white thing!"

"I can do it! I can even do the Sun Serpent!"

I absolutely love Whitey!

Suddenly, a strange phenomenon appeared in the sky: an auspicious aura enveloped the white python!

Amidst the light and surging spiritual energy, the giant python's body began to transform, shedding its scales and taking human form. A stunningly beautiful woman in white appeared in the radiance!

This opening scene is the origin of the story of "The Legend of the White Snake". In order to achieve enlightenment, the White Snake cultivated in Qingcheng Mountain for a thousand years and finally transformed into human form.

The lighting and shadow effects when the White Snake transforms, the details of the snake scales changing, and the fleeting glimpse of its human silhouette delivered a powerful blow to the audience!
Wow, this woman is so beautiful!!!

"Absolutely gorgeous!"

"How can it be so beautiful!"

"My heart is pounding! Does the lady have a boyfriend? I'd be interested!"

"Who could resist that!"

This version of Bai Suzhen differs from the Bai Suzhen in "Green Snake." The Bai Suzhen in "Green Snake" is more charming, with a hint of wickedness amidst her holiness. But the Bai Suzhen in "The Legend of the White Snake" is different. The Bai Suzhen in "The Legend of the White Snake" is completely beautiful and elegant, otherworldly, without a trace of demonic aura.

Therefore, the casting of Bai Suzhen leaned more towards the casting standards of the previous era's female protagonists, which can be simply described as having stunning beauty and being gentle and virtuous.

In fact, it wasn't just the audience watching; many industry professionals were also observing, and they were all dumbfounded.

The special effects are truly amazing! The creature effects and lighting are outrageously detailed! It's inhumanly extravagant; the TV series' special effects are even better than some movies. (End of Chapter)