Reborn, I achieved legendary status with a single book.

The Film Association held an event and invited Chen Yang.

Although Chen Yang is not exactly in the film industry.

But his works are definitely among the top IPs in China.

Chen Yang was naturally very interested in movies.

in particular.

Chen Yang is also planning to create his own online novel universe.

The meeting concluded.

Chen Yang obtained firsthand data on domestic films.

In terms of box office revenue...

The most popular domestically is undoubtedly DragonSnake 3, which reached 17 billion yuan, almost breaking 20 billion yuan.

Under the leadership of Dragon Snake 3.

Cinemas have also sprung up all over China recently.

Last year alone, it is said that more than 2000 new cinemas opened.

It is said that 3000 new cinemas will be added this year.

Under the dual influence.

Not just Dragon and Snake 3.

Other domestic films also saw explosive box office growth.

Films like "Lost in Thailand" and "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" both grossed over 10 billion yuan at the box office.

This has also made countless domestic investors see the potential of the domestic film market.

All of a sudden.

Hengdian is almost always packed.

Rumors circulated a few days ago that there weren't enough extras to fill in Hengdian World Studios.

Many university students heard about it and went to act as extras, which created a lot of fun.

"More than 500 films have been registered this year."

Looking at the data, Chen Yang was secretly astonished: "Can we recoup the costs?"

Han Sanping, standing nearby, laughed and said, "I'm sure most of them won't recoup their costs. Some might not even be able to be shown in theaters."

"Why make a film if it can't be shown in theaters?"

"Who knows? The film market is so hot right now, who wouldn't want to take a gamble? Even if two or three films lose money, as long as one makes a profit, it'll break even. Besides, online platforms like Tencent, Youku, etc., also offer VIP paid on-demand viewing, which brings in much more revenue than before."

"That's true too."

Chen Yang nodded.

Think about it too.

China has a population of over one billion.

Everyone knows how big its market potential is.

For the past few years, its box office revenue had been below 10 billion, but now it has finally exploded.

Some people are making predictions.

In a few more years.

The domestic box office is about to exceed 30 billion.

Although many people didn't believe it and said it was too exaggerated.

But Chen Yang knew.

They might as well be bolder.

What? 30 billion?

40 billion, 50 billion, or even 60 billion are all possible.

Even in a few more years.

I'll show you all the movies that grossed 100 billion at the box office.

"By the way, how about selling me some of your other IPs?"

"Do you mean?"

"Battle Through the Heavens, Mortal's Journey, The Great Thousand Worlds, Sword Comes... and so on."

"Director Han, you want to help me complete my online novel universe series, right?"

have to say.

China Film Group and Chen Yang have certainly reaped the benefits of their collaboration.

Leaving aside other IPs.

China Film Group made a fortune from just one IP, Dragon and Snake.

This is not.

They have already started looking to purchase the copyrights to a series of other works by Chen Yang.

"Hehe, didn't you want to do it too? You can write the novel, and we'll adapt it into a film or television series. How great is that?"

but.

Chen Yang was not going to be fooled by Han Sanping.

After considering it for a moment, Chen Yang said, "Selling it to China Film Group is fine, but the copyright will be renewed on a three-year contract."

"Damn, Chen Yang, a three-year contract, other companies will be vying for him."

"I can't give it all to China Film Group. What if they take it and then hoard the rights without making the films? What am I supposed to do then?"

"You still don't believe me."

"You'll retire in a few years, then who will I turn to?"

"That makes sense. Okay, I'll take your 'Battle Through the Heavens' and 'A Record of a Mortal' first."

"Okay."

Chen Yang nodded.

In fact.

It wasn't just Han Sanping who came to find Chen Yang.

Wang Changtian from Guangming also came.

After the film association meeting ended, Wang Changtian invited Chen Yang to dinner.

Chen Yang knew.

Eating is a minor matter; the real issue is Chen Yang's copyright.

But to Chen Yang's utter surprise.

The copyright that Wang Changtian wanted to buy this time was actually for "I Come From Billions of Light Years".

To know.

This work was previously banned.

"Mr. Wang, the book 'I Come From Billions of Light Years' has been banned."

“I know. But your book has always been very popular.”

"Mr. Wang has good taste."

Chen Yang nodded.

Chen Yang's "I Come From Billions of Light Years" is indeed a remarkable work.

He was banned a long time ago.

Even though he was banned, his popularity remained high.

"Professor Chen Yang, please name your price."

"Mr. Wang, as you know, the copyrights to some of my works are quite expensive."

“In that case, Mr. Chen Yang, I’ll offer you 3000 million as a token of my sincerity.”

Wang Changtian held up three fingers: "Teacher Chen Yang, don't worry, Dragon Snake has set an example. We won't mess with your IP address."

"Okay."

Chen Yang nodded.

The company can offer 3000 million in copyright fees.

Obviously, the investment will be greater during filming.

It's at least 1 million, and possibly more.

Such a terrifying investment would have been impossible in the past.

Some people might even think it's crazy.

but now.

When you think about it, if another box office hit of over a billion, let alone a 1 million investment, they would be willing to invest 2 million, 3 million...

"By the way, Mr. Wang, to be honest, the IP 'I Come From Billions of Light Years' wasn't fully written before; it was only halfway through. Since Enlight Media wants to buy it, I'll rewrite this IP."

……

After talking with Wang Changtian.

Chen Yang returned to Aurora.

He opened his previously written book, "I Come from Billions of Light Years Ago".

Talk about it.

After the book was deleted, Chen Yang considered rewriting it several times.

But due to various reasons, and also because I was afraid that it would be deleted again after I rewrote it.

Let’s look at it now.

It's time to pick up the pen again.

As for the question...

Will Chen Yang worry about being blocked again if he rewrites it?

Chen Yang used to be worried.

but now.

Chen Yang wasn't particularly worried.

Given his current status.

Let alone writing about urban scenes, even writing some slightly erotic descriptions might not get you banned.

For example, have you ever seen any of Jia Ping's works that have been banned by the authorities?

Not only will it not be blocked.

Some people might even say, "This is art, you know?"

……

“Unspeakable God, there are some things we don’t understand about the lesson you gave last time.”

"What class?"

"The classes at Aurora University."

These days, Chen Yang is writing the outline for his new book while updating "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality".

at this time.

Someone in the group tagged him.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Dangdang.

Dangdang said, puzzled, "Buyangshen, you mentioned online novels about showing off and slapping people in the face, but it seems like your novels these days don't involve that anymore."

Chen Yang smiled and said, "Mortals are a little different. In fact, mortals also show off and get humiliated, but the way they do it is different. They have to lie low first, and then slowly show off and get humiliated. Moreover, each time they show off, the time span is relatively large."

"But this means there are too few instances of people showing off and getting slapped in the face. Moreover, I've noticed that there seem to be fewer works on the market now that directly show off and get slapped in the face. In fact, many readers say they're tired of reading novels that feature this kind of behavior."

"Uh……"

Chen Yang didn't expect this.

His lecture at Aurora University a few days ago actually caused a misunderstanding among some authors like Dangdang.

"Dangdang, you can't think like that."

"By the way, Dangdang, have you started a new book?"

Chen Yang browsed through the author's homepage on Dangdang.

I discovered that he had indeed started a new book.

I clicked on it and took a look.

Uh.

The data isn't particularly good.

Dangdang was also frustrated, saying, "The data isn't very good, but I don't quite understand it. I feel this book is better than any of my previous ones, and I put more effort into it."

"hehe."

Chen Yang laughed: "It's because you're writing better than before that your data isn't picking up."

"what."

Some people were confused by what Chen Yang said.

What kind of logic is this?

Well-written data can actually be bad.

Even poorly written articles can become wildly popular.

"Stop 'ahhh' and think about how you used to write novels. Find that old feeling when you were writing novels. Stop thinking about improving and enhancing all the time. Just write according to your own feelings, and that's the right way."

Writing can be quite fantastical at times.

Just like Dangdang.

While many people were criticizing Dangdang, that was precisely when Dangdang's products were achieving their best results.

The works I create nowadays aren't getting any criticism; in fact, many people are praising them, but the numbers just won't go up.

They didn't pounce.

It's a huge difference compared to Dangdang's previous performance.

Talk about it.

Actually, Dangdang was somewhat misled by the readers' comments.

As many readers in the book review section have said, they don't like reading about pretentious people getting their faces slapped in the face, and they don't like a series of clichés, plots, etc.

in fact.

They only represent a small minority.

Real show-offs getting slapped in the face, real cliché plots, real garbage tricks... have always been popular.

This is why Chen Yang said in Aurora that he was showing off and getting slapped in the face.

Once you learn this trick, you'll have learned how to write online novels.

When you no longer want to write about showing off and slapping others in the face, and only want to write something clever.

Often, you drift further and further away from the public's aesthetic standards.

After all.

Showing off and then getting slapped in the face—that's human nature.

Without showing off and getting slapped in the face, the world would never progress.

If there's no showing off or getting slapped in the face, what's the point of living?
Without the act of showing off and getting slapped in the face, there would be no online literature.

……

"Brothers, it's time to read two novels at the same time again."

In ten days, Chen Yang had almost finished writing the outline of his new book.

I said something to everyone in the book club group.

Just for a moment.

Countless book lovers were in an uproar.

"Wow, the god of 'unyielding spirits' is rewarding himself with a new book again."

"I like the 'Don't Revive God' approach: one book makes money, and the other I write for fun."

of course.

Whether Chen Yang writes to make money or just for fun.

These works are beloved by countless readers.

"By the way, Bu Yangshen, what's the name of your new book?"

"Rebirth of an Urban Immortal"

"Urban cultivation genre?"

"almost."

"Tsk tsk... That's great, Bu Yangshen, this was the first subject you wrote about back then."

"Yes."

"Did you feel regret when your book 'I Come From Billions of Light Years' was banned?"

"There are some."

"To be honest, we're also very disappointed. But I'm so excited that you've finally started writing urban fantasy novels again."

talking.

A group of fans immediately spread the news of Chen Yang's upcoming book to the entire industry.

At the same time.

The starting point also learned of the news.

"Not proclaiming the gods, are you starting a new book?"

"Yes."

When will it be released?

"In a few days."

"Great! We'll do a special event and interview with you before the release."

"Okay."

……

As the number one online writer.

Chen Yangkai's starting point in terms of treatment can be said to be the highest.

The book hasn't been sent out yet.

Qidian.com has already started promoting Chen Yang's new book.

"What's the name of the new book, 'Unsung God'?"

"Rebirth of an Urban Immortal Cultivator".

Is it an urban cultivation genre?

"Correct."

"Could you tell me a little about this book?"

"This is a wish-fulfillment novel about showing off and getting slapped in the face."

"You mentioned 'pretending to be cool and then slapping yourself in the face' when you were lecturing at Aurora University before. However, many readers have said that they don't really like works that feature 'pretending to be cool and then slapping yourself in the face' anymore."

"That's just on the surface. Readers always enjoy the kind of thing where someone is showing off and getting slapped in the face. As for why they don't like it... it's just that many novels about showing off and getting slapped in the face aren't showing off enough or getting slapped in the face hard enough."

"So, how does this book compare to 'I Come From Billions of Light Years'?"

"I think the focus on showing off and getting slapped in the face will be higher in this one. Also, there is a great connection between 'Rebirth of the Urban Immortal Cultivator' and 'I Come From Billions of Light Years'."

"How to say?"

"You could call it a sister piece."

"A sister book? You mean the characters in it will interact with the new book?"

"Yes."

"I'm really looking forward to it."

……

This pre-launch hype has really energized a lot of authors and readers in the industry.

"Bu Yangshen's new book is coming soon, 'Rebirth of the Urban Immortal Cultivator' is the latest urban bragging and face-slapping novel."

"Haha, watching Bu Yangshen's interview is so satisfying. Who says I don't like showing off and getting slapped in the face? Bu Yangshen is right, it's just that your writing isn't showing off enough, and it's not slapping in the face enough."

"Well said, the King of Pretenders is back... My sword is itching for a fight."

Everyone was filled with anticipation.

the other side.

Many people are also discussing the book "Rebirth of an Urban Immortal".

"Brothers, I feel that 'Rebirth of Urban Immortal Cultivation' will become another benchmark for urban immortal cultivation novels."

"Absolutely. My previous novel, 'I Come From Billions of Light Years,' was banned, and I definitely wouldn't want to give it up. Now, how many years has it been since it was banned, to start writing an urban fantasy novel again?"

"Fifty-eight years."

"Eight years of hard work to finally achieve this, wow... this sword is going to be so awesome!"

"That's right. Bu Yangshen also said that 'Rebirth of the Urban Immortal Cultivator' is a sister novel to 'I Come from Billions of Light Years', and there will definitely be a lot of characters making cameo appearances and interacting with each other. I guess Bu Yangshen also wants to make up for the regrets of the past."

"Yes. Actually, the book 'I Come From Billions of Light Years' was never finished. There were many more stories to come, but unfortunately it was banned. The new book will probably continue the unfinished stories."

"Damn, now that you mention it, I'm even more excited. I just don't know if Chen Beixuan will make an appearance."

"Why should I, Chen Beixuan, explain my actions to others? ... It goes without saying that I will definitely appear in the story. I just hope that Bu Yangshen will give Chen Beixuan more screen time."

Chen Yang glanced at these comments and immediately knew what everyone was thinking.

Yes.

Eight years have passed in the blink of an eye.

It has been eight years since my first book was banned.

Chen Beixuan hasn't seen everyone for eight years. (End of Chapter)