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Chapter 211 I, the leader of Wudang Sect, ask Long She for a role. (Please subscribe)
"A strong nation means a strong race."

"So this is what traditional Chinese martial arts are all about."

Chen Yang gave another interview.

This completely propelled Chen Yang's popularity to its peak.

"I used to think that Chen Yang was just like Guo Jingming and others, just a writer. Now, I'm a die-hard fan of his."

"What are you saying? Even as a writer, Chen Yang is much better than Guo Jingming. By the way, he's also a top-notch composer."

"None of this matters. Just for Chen Yang saying 'a strong nation and a strong race,' he is more admirable than any superstar."

"Um, what was that book called again?"

"The Legend of the Dragon and the Snake".

Where can I read it? Has it been published yet?

"Not yet, but you can check at the starting point."

"Okay."

Countless netizens rushed to the starting line in an instant.

Within a few hours.

The original 10 favorites for "Dragon and Snake Romance" increased by another 10 at this time.

It has reached 20 favorites.

"A new book with 20 favorites, wow."

"Bu Yang Shen is truly a god; I'm going to scream with excitement when my new book gets 2 favorites."

"There's no way to compare them. Not only has Chen Yang created a new genre, but more importantly, the concept of his new book is many times higher than that of a large number of online novels. At the same time, Chen Yang's statement in the interview about strengthening the country and the race has probably been seen by the higher-ups."

"Yes, just look at the headlines of major news outlets, it all boils down to four words: 'Strong nation, strong race.'"

"Okay, it's been added to 30 favorites."

……

"Shenji, it looks like you're about to reach the climax."

"Yes, the protagonist is about to undergo a tribulation of lightning."

"I told you so, it's about undergoing the tribulation of lightning. A ghost immortal undergoes the tribulation of lightning in order to become a true immortal."

The toad exclaimed in admiration to the divine machine.

The two are best buddies, and Toad always speaks his mind: "Next month, I should be able to have a showdown with God Bu Yang."

"No chance."

"Wait, Shenji, are you giving up?"

"No."

"Then you still... I took a look, and the Doupo game by Bu Yangshen hasn't had a climax recently, probably because the base number is too large. However, I think that when your male Yangshen character undergoes his first tribulation next month, it will definitely be a big one."

"Do you mean I should aim for first place or second place?"

"Nonsense, of course we want to be number one!"

"Now, even second place isn't guaranteed."

"what?"

"Let me see, the collection of dragons and snakes has already exceeded 40."

"I go……"

The divine machine gave the toad a screenshot, and the toad was completely dumbfounded.

40 favorites.

It's said that the Dragon Snake will be officially released next month.

Then.

With this terrifying collection of 40.

When the time comes, Shenji will have to compete with not only Doupo, but also Longshe.

What will make you even more furious is...

Both "Battle Through the Heavens" and "Dragon and Snake" were written by Chen Yang.

……

"A strong nation, a strong race, good lad, you've given me another explosive one these days."

China Film.

Han Sanping was extremely excited when he saw the words "strong country, strong race" written on the media.

He had actually seen the potential of the Dragon and Snake series before.

Even if the only words "Chinese martial arts" were displayed on the screen, he was so eager to buy the IP of the work that he decided to do so.

But he didn't expect it.

Chen Yang actually took Chinese martial arts to a new level and shouted something that made everyone excited.

"Right? Before, some people in the company were complaining that it wasn't worth spending 1000 million to buy the film and television rights to an online novel. But now?"

The secretary also said admiringly, "President Han is truly wise. With the popularity of Dragon and Snake, it's worth at least 1000 million, let alone 2000 million."

“It’s more than 2000 million; I wish I could increase the project funding.”

Han Sanping thought about it for a while and decided to postpone it for now.

The investment in Longshe has reached 2 million yuan, which is considered an astronomical sum in China.

Add another 1 million, and it will probably be about the same.

However, although Han Sanping no longer wanted to increase his investment, he felt he had to take advantage of the major news Chen Yang had created; otherwise, he wouldn't be in the film business.

"Tomorrow we will hold a press conference to announce the establishment of the Dragon and Snake project. The name of the press conference will be 'Strengthening the Nation and the Race'."

This press conference was a big affair.

Besides China Film Group, several other film giants, including cinema chains, also attended.

The announcement of the 2 million yuan investment caused a sensation throughout the domestic film industry.

"A 2 million investment? My god, that's almost the same as the investment in Heroes."

"Yes, it would be a blockbuster even in Hong Kong."

"I wonder who they'll cast in such a blockbuster."

"What do you mean 'who to invite'? Any superstar would be interested in such a blockbuster."

Will Jet Li come?

"I do like Jet Li, but he's getting old. He's fine as a supporting actor, but I don't think he's suitable for a leading role."

"Yes, the main character in Dragon and Snake is currently just a high school student, around 18 years old. Jet Li's action scenes are good, but it's best not to take on this role with such a young age."

"I think that besides the main characters, it would be best to cast some action actors for the supporting roles. Or even if they are not action actors, it would be best to cast those who have trained."

"Hehe, I suddenly have a suggestion."

"What's the proposal?"

"There are many sect leaders in Dragon and Snake. If these sect leaders were to play the roles, they would definitely have the air of grandmasters."

"Damn it, do you know what you're saying?"

"I said, let's invite them to perform."

"Do you know who they are?"

"Are you saying you can't afford it? The Dragon and Snake project has a budget of 2 million, so it shouldn't be a problem. If it exceeds that, China Film Group might even add more."

"It's not about the money. Brother, you really don't know the status of these sect leaders. Let me put it this way, do you know why all the sect leaders in Dragon and Snake are so elusive?"

"Yes, why? Is it because they're skilled in kung fu?" "Skill level is secondary. Some are just average, but they're high-ranking. Even high-ranking leaders have to respectfully address these sect leaders as 'Sect Leader.' And that's in modern times, where their status has declined considerably. If it were ancient times, they would definitely be at the level of a national advisor. If it were some sect leaders like the Wudang Sect, the Baiyun Temple, or the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain... their status would be beyond measure."

"Think about it, a sect leader of this caliber coming to act in your movie? What are you thinking?"

……

"Chen Yang, what suggestions do you have for the male lead?"

Han Sanping made a phone call to Chen Yang.

Chen Yang was taken aback: "What male lead?"

Han Sanping said, "Chen Yang, you've been incredibly busy lately, haven't you? It's all about our Dragon and Snake Movies."

"Oh, I forgot."

Han Sanping laughed and scolded, "You can even forget this?"

Chen Yang replied, "The copyright has been sold to you, Mr. Han, so it doesn't seem to have much to do with me, the author."

"You little rascal, are you trying to be a hands-off manager?"

"It seems that the film industry has never valued the original work and the screenwriter."

"Ahem... well, that depends on whose work it is, whose drama it is."

"That's no use. Jin Yong's plays were still completely altered and changed beyond recognition."

"Well, well... you're something else, aren't you? Has your status risen? You're talking so loudly now."

"Haha, just kidding. Mr. Han, you know we online novelists are generally quite pragmatic. Besides, I don't have much experience with movies, so I don't know what advice I can give you. However, I think the male lead should ideally be from mainland China."

"Yes, that's what I was thinking too. Here's what we'll do: we might be picking a few male leads in the next few days, and you can come and give your feedback."

"Mr. Han, I might not have time. I took 10 days off earlier, and now I need to catch up on the chapters I missed."

"How about this, I'll have them come to Shanghai, and you can just take half a day to come over."

"Then, let's do it."

Having said that, how could Chen Yang refuse?

……

“Master, the number of pilgrims visiting Wudang has increased significantly recently. Many pilgrims have heard that Wudang has internal martial arts and want to learn Wudang internal martial arts from us.”

"Qingxuan, what do you think?"

"I believe that our Wudang internal martial arts are the foundation of our Wudang tradition. Such martial arts cannot be passed on casually. Just like us disciples, we are tested on and on, and in the end, we must make significant contributions to our Wudang before we can be taught."

"Well, that's a good point."

"My master's teachings are excellent."

Qingxuan respectfully reported the recent situation inside and outside the temple to Zeng Yunlong, the head of Wudang Sect.

Zeng Yunlong said this, but then he sighed.

Qingxuan was confused and thought he had said something wrong: "Master, why are you doing this?"

"I've been thinking, our Wudang internal martial arts have been passed down for hundreds of years, but our internal martial arts are gradually declining. Why is that?"

“Master, it is because we disciples are foolish that we have not been able to fully learn the ancestral master’s techniques.”

Is it possible that Zeng Yunlong has not yet arrived?

Then he said, "Recently, I've noticed many worshippers discussing martial arts in the temple. Do you know what martial arts are?"

Qingxuan said, "The term 'national martial arts' is mentioned in a novel. It's said to have caused quite a stir, but it's just a novel and shouldn't be taken seriously. Those pilgrims actually came to Wudang after reading this novel, saying they wanted to learn Wudang's internal martial arts."

"It is not good?"

"?"

Qingxuan was somewhat taken aback.

“Qingxuan, my views used to be similar to yours. However, times have changed. Although Wudang is vast, we have always been closed off from the world. We have such excellent internal martial arts, but we have not made any progress.”

"Are we going to pass on our Wudang School's internal martial arts to outsiders?"

"Passing on the tradition is a must, but we need to establish new rules for how to do it. However, this is also a new opportunity for us. Although that novel is a novel, the fact that it mentions the term 'national martial arts' means that it has already transcended the novel itself. Instead of remaining closed off in our own world, why not open the doors of Wudang and let the whole world truly know about Wudang?"

"By the way, online..."

Halfway through.

Qingxuan fell silent again.

Zeng Yunlong said, "Qingxuan, just say what you want to say."

"Master, it's just nonsense some people are talking about online."

"Oh, online... I see young people online a lot. Tell me, what interesting things are happening online?"

"There are quite a few interesting things. Recently, many people online have said that they hope you can play a role in Dragon and Snake."

"acting?"

"Yes. This is all nonsense from netizens. Master, what is your status?"

"Hehe, what's my status? My status is the same as yours. But what you call 'netizens' is really interesting. Well then, aren't there many young Daoqings in the temple? I'll chat with them."

A few days later.

Zeng Yunlong arrived at the place where a group of Taoist friends from Wudang had gathered.

Some people don't even recognize Zeng Yunlong.

Those with a keen eye immediately greeted him: "Sect Leader Zeng."

This said.

A group of people stepped forward.

"My dear friends, what were you talking about just now? This old man would like to hear what you have to say."

"Master Zeng, we're talking about traditional Chinese martial arts."

"National Martial Arts, that's a good name. I've heard that term in the last few days. But what exactly is National Martial Arts? And I've also heard that the Wudang School has an internal martial art called Wudang Tai Chi."

"Really? Who said that?"

"It's in the book. The book also mentions tigers, leopards, and thunderous sounds."

"Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound".

Zeng Yunlong was shocked.

This term is actually from their internal martial arts.

Let alone an ordinary person.

People who haven't practiced internal martial arts might not know this.

This made Zeng Yunlong increasingly interested in Chinese martial arts. He said, "This novel seems good. I'd like to ask, what is Chinese martial arts?"

"Martial arts that only kill people and don't perform are Chinese martial arts."

"Just killing people... that's far too violent."

“We agree. But the author says that martial arts in the past were just dance, the kind of dance that was performed for everyone. True martial arts are the skills to kill enemies.”

"That makes some sense."

He also said that the term "national martial arts" was coined by a group of martial arts masters at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Their goal was to strengthen the country and the race.

The group of pilgrims spoke with great excitement.

"A strong nation and a strong race."

After Zeng Yunlong returned, he kept repeating this sentence.

The next day.

Zeng Yunlong publicly stated: "I, Zeng Yunlong, the leader of Wudang, would like to ask the official Dragon and Snake Films for a role."

(End of this chapter)