Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

Chapter 105: Destiny, Reincarnation, and a Godly Easter Egg! Movie Meets Reality: Milan Scenes Spark Discussion Once Again!

On the silver screen.

The female lead, played by Liu Haocun, suddenly transforms into a witch, unleashing powerful evil magic that turns several spires of Cologne Cathedral into winged demons.

Several two-winged demons easily killed the invading black-clad strongmen!

At the same time, a wisp of evil black energy appeared on Liu Haocun's forehead, slowly turning into a vortex and entering her body.

The next instant, her pupils suddenly turned pitch black, as if her mind had been swallowed up.

"Boom!"

Just then, a piercing thunderclap rang out.

A streak of bright white lightning flashed across Cologne Cathedral and landed straight at Liu Haocun's feet.

Her dark pupils returned to normal, and her face was covered in sweat, as if she had been dragged into an endless hell, filled with helplessness.

Her body went limp and she collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, one hand supporting her on the ground, her fingers trembling slightly.

"Fear of thunder!"

"Number 0, you still haven't filled this weakness."

Tian Xiwei wore a black dress, revealing half of her fair shoulder, and the LDC gold necklace on her snow-white neck sparkled.

A beautiful rose was tucked into her hair.

She hovered in mid-air, looking down at Liu Haocun, her tone filled with disdain and undisguised disgust.

Tian Xiwei tapped her finger lightly.

Many rose petals appeared in the void, intertwining to form an invisible chain that entered Liu Haocun's body.

The special effects disappeared the next moment.

Liu Haocun looked down at his hands—on his wrists, there were black shackles with rose patterns.

She struggled for a moment—

The black magic within his body surged, but despite a few trembling "buzzes," it could not erupt and was forcibly suppressed into his body.

She raised her head, gave Tian Xiwei a stubborn look, gritted her teeth, and a look of endless resentment flashed across her face.

Next shot.

Switching to the real world.

Outside Moritzburg, where snowflakes were falling heavily, the world was already a white expanse, with the thorny thickets of the Black Forest in the distance.

Several demons poked their heads out, watching cautiously from afar, afraid of being discovered.

The camera cuts back.

Several black Audi Q7s were parked in the square outside Moritzburg.

A group of teenagers from various countries—including Brooklyn Beckham, son of David Beckham, Chloe Moretz, and some local teen idols from Germany and Italy!

They made a special appearance as guests.

At this moment, this group of unruly young men and women looked at Liu Haocun with indifferent, mocking, and slightly hostile eyes!

Clearly, they are all the same [cyborgs].

The camera provided the explanation.

At this moment, each person has a unique string of characters on their neck. But these are not simple numbers like 1234 or Roman numerals; they are the Bagua symbols.

Foreigners can't understand it.

Chinese people generally know that these represent the Bagua symbols and have corresponding hexagrams, but most people don't actually understand them.

It is full of mysticism.

On the silver screen.

Before getting on the bus, Liu Haocun looked back one last time, his eyes filled with longing, but in the end he lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and got on the bus swiftly.

With a bang.

The car door closed, and through the car window, the whole world became dark.

In that instant, she bid farewell to her warm life and plunged into darkness once more.

The camera pans outwards.

After the car drove away, countless little fairies ran out of the forest and poured into the castle—which was in complete chaos.

Lu Yunzhou's favorite teacup was also broken.

As for Lu Yunzhou himself, his whereabouts are unknown.

This is the soul of the entire film, a dark night, and also a dramatic turning point in the plot.

"Jeff, what do you think?"

There was a special guest at this internal screening.

That's Jeff Robinoff, the former president of Warner Bros. Pictures and current owner of Studio 8.

Invited by Mr. Joe from Fosun Pictures, Jeff Robinoff attended an internal screening of the film, ready to offer his professional critique.

After all, the film needs Warner Bros.' distribution channels to be released in North America.

If nothing unexpected happens, the female lead or the main character will launch a fierce resistance and defeat all the villains.

This should be the most explosive part in terms of action and special effects.

However, the overall worldview of the film has been largely revealed.

Therefore, Mr. Joe couldn't wait to ask Jeff Robinoff if the movie was any good.

"Joe, what do you want me to say?"

Jeff Robinoff turned to look at President Joe.

Mr. Qiao thought for a moment and said, "Most superhero movies follow a common formula: an ordinary person accidentally enters a magical world, such as Harry Potter, Doctor Strange, and the popular Chinese movie Monster Hunt in recent years."

That kind of immersion is much stronger.

"In this movie, the female and male leads are portrayed as important figures right from the start. Doesn't that seem a bit out of touch with reality?"

"What's missing is that sense of exploration, that feeling of the audience discovering a new world alongside the protagonist?"

Halfway through the movie, this was what Mr. Qiao was most worried about.

"Joe, it seems you have a very deep understanding of superhero movies."

Jeff Robinoff chuckled and agreed with Joe's idea.

Seeing this, President Qiao said, "After the internal screening, should we give Yunzhou a small suggestion? Should we reshoot a scene at the beginning, from the perspective of the female lead as an ordinary person? That would increase the audience's sense of immersion."

"No, no, no, that's not necessary!"

Jeff Robinoff shook his head slightly: "Joe, it's not 2007 anymore. Audiences have seen at least 10 similar movies using those common tropes you just mentioned."

"It's obvious that Director Lu didn't want to film it this way."

"Actually, if you look closely, this movie is a bit like 'The Lord of the Rings'."

"Mysterious Eastern monks, experimental cyborgs, plant spirits, secret organizations—these fantastical beings coexist in a world with us ordinary people."

"The so-called sense of immersion in this film is not about letting ordinary people explore the world."

"Instead, it shows the audience the various survival dilemmas and everyday life of those mysterious people in the [Second World]."

"In some fantasy blockbusters, the male and female protagonists only fight and kill after they gain superpowers, neglecting their daily lives, which makes the audience feel very unfamiliar with them."

"However, Director Lu consciously added many slice-of-life scenes to the film."

"For example, the female protagonist works at a supermarket, sells fake paintings to pay off her debts, and buys a Borsalino hat from a luxury store to show her respect to her elders."

"She will cook and wash dishes with the castle fairy."

"Even the mysterious Dao Xiu, in order to maintain his luxurious lifestyle and elegant style, would have his credit card bills overdue—much like those bankrupt nobles."

"Besides that, there's the black market for art in Munich, art exhibitions in Florence—Audi commuter cars. Even police checking for drunk drivers!"

"This is complete modern life. This worldview is completely familiar to us; it's not some strange fantasy world."

"You don't need to worry about the immersion in this movie at all; it's not much different from Harry Potter."

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"On the contrary—Chinese monks living in seclusion in ancient European castles, accompanied by various plant fairy companions, is something very novel to me!"

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, after this film concludes, Moritzburg will become the most popular tourist destination for Europeans this Christmas!"

"Those plant fairies are really interesting!"

After saying a lot, Jeff Robinoff shrugged and said, "Of course, this movie isn't perfect."

It has a fatal flaw: the film's title shouldn't be "The Abyss"—it sounds too bleak and somber.

"From a professional producer's perspective, I think this movie should be renamed 'The Fairies 'Castle,' which is more family-friendly and children will love it as soon as they hear the name."

Joe thought Jeff Robinoff's analysis made a lot of sense.

He will discuss it with Lu Yunzhou after the screening.

On the silver screen.

Liu Haocun silently followed Tian Xiwei and sat in the back seat of the Audi Q7.

Tian Xiwei took out a tablet computer and scrolled through information about a person named "Lu Yunzhou".

"SSS Rank!"

As soon as she opened the document, three scarlet letters popped up, causing Tian Xiwei's eyes to narrow.

She slowly turned the page: "A mysterious Eastern cultivator, practicing powerful Eastern magic, the Black Forest is his secluded place, and anyone who trespasses will be killed."

"He rarely interacts with the outside world and is skilled at cultivating plant spirits and refining various elixirs."

"His only relative was his master, who died 50 years ago."

"Oh~~ His master looks just like you."

Tian Xiwei suddenly noticed something; the photo slowly zoomed in.

On the screen was a yellowed photograph that looked remarkably like Liu Haocun.

That woman was meticulous and looked fierce; she was completely different from Liu Haocun, who was as innocent as a delicate flower in front of him.

But they really do look alike.

"That's perfect—you were very selective from the start, weren't you?"

As Tian Xiwei uttered this line.

The scene shows Liu Haocun's recollection.

She sat in the base's archives, reading through the information on various powerful figures in the underworld. Suddenly, she turned to one of the pages.

A photograph fell out of the file folder.

That was a photo of Lu Yunzhou and his master—his mysterious female master looked exactly like Liu Haocun.

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For a moment, her eyes narrowed.

The camera also gave this photo a close-up.

This gives the audience the feeling that a grand plan is naturally taking shape in Liu Haocun's mind.

On the silver screen.

Camera angle change.

Amidst a world blanketed in silver, a black Audi traversed mountains and valleys, arriving once again beside the Vaian Dam.

Near the dam, there is a mysterious gate.

It is the entrance used for dam maintenance.

"Welcome home, Number 0."

Tian Xiwei kept emphasizing Liu Haocun's code name, her tone clearly filled with jealousy, as if she wanted to forcibly drag Liu Haocun back into hell.

Camera angle change.

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It's certainly not inside the Vaian Dam.

Lu Yunzhou specifically found an abandoned steel factory in Germany and remodeled it.

The elevator doors opened.

A massive steel dome comes into view, and blue motion-sensor lights fill the entire venue.

Humans appear as insignificant as dust beneath these colossal steel structures, giving the audience a sense that fate is inescapable.

Everyone is like a puppet, manipulated by an invisible hand.

In addition, there are many steel cages inside the basement, which are connected to high voltage and contain many strange creatures.

"Um?"

Liu Haocun glanced around casually and suddenly spotted a familiar figure in one of the cages.

It's a willow tree fairy.

At that moment, Liu Haocun witnessed a mysterious researcher within the organization injecting some kind of potion into the willow tree fairy, after which the willow tree fairy trembled all over.

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Gradually, it took on a human form.

The willow tree fairy is played by Zhang Tianai.

Its original bark slowly receded, revealing human flesh and blood. Although some green bark still clung to it, it gradually became more like a human.

Soon after, a light green robe appeared on her body, revealing her bare arms, upper chest, and long, slender legs.

Her lower body was made up of endless plant roots.

She huddled pitifully inside the iron cage, her eyes innocent and slightly bewildered, not even bothering to cover her skin—just like that, she looked at Liu Haocun with teary eyes.

Although it couldn't speak, its eyes seemed to ask, "How did you get caught too?"

At this moment, Lu Yunzhou captured Zhang Tianai with a particularly enchanting, bewitching quality, exuding a captivating allure.

She has a stunning figure.

However, his mind is pure.

At this moment, countless male audience members couldn't help but lean their heads forward slightly—as if they wanted to press their eyes against the screen.

Because they really wanted to see—whether Zhang Tianai had missed anything.

She wasn't wearing any clothes.

The emerald green covering it was just willow leaves!

"You bitch!"

"She looks like a vixen, all she knows is seducing men!"

Although Zhang Tianai's appearance lasted only a few seconds, that one pitiful look left a lasting impression on countless male viewers.

Wang Ran, watching from the audience, was furious.

Tian Xiwei had reported to her that Zhang Tianai was seducing Lu Yunzhou in Italy. Fortunately, Tian Xiwei, as a general protecting the country, sensed the danger and decisively killed this foreign demon, Zhang Tianai!

Wang Churan initially didn't take it seriously.

He thought to himself, what could an old woman born in '88 possibly have to attract attention?

Who knows————

Damn it, I actually lost!

Zhang Tianai, this woman born in 88, I never expected her to have such a great figure and such a seductive look. She's definitely a female enchantress!

After Fan Binbin, she is the most alluring!

Yang Mi is no good.

Yang Mi's face looks very unnatural after plastic surgery.

Although Zhang Tianai has undergone minor cosmetic procedures, even a fleeting glimpse on screen, without close-ups, is enough to amaze countless viewers.

"The willow tree fairy—she's so beautiful, with an absolutely stunning figure!"

"Damn, the protagonist is such a waste! Such a beautiful succubus, and she's made to clean the room, cook, and serve as a maid every day."

"If it were me, I'd have the willow tree fairy transform into human form every day and play with me—"

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Clearly, this is the true sentiment of many male viewers.

"Eastern monks are truly blessed."

Jeff Robinoff was just complaining about the movie's title, saying it shouldn't be called "The Abyss," but rather "The Fairy Castle."

Now he has changed his mind and thinks the movie should be called "The Monk's Happy Castle".

As a movie, Lu Yunzhou certainly wouldn't film the protagonist's unsavory side—but if he had the protagonist's abilities in real life!

He needs to keep at least 100 female demons!

Harry Potter is so weak, the goblins in it are really ugly.

The Lord of the Rings is really boring.

Spider-Man, what a loser. Look at this guy, even his plants turn into stunning beauties, he's incredibly charming!

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I estimate that only Iron Man can compare to it.

However, Iron Man only features older women, which is really boring—this [Taoist Li] is much more appealing.

The scene where the willow tree fairy transforms into an unparalleled beauty thrilled countless male viewers.

At that moment, they felt a tremendous sense of immersion.

So that's what kind of monk you are—why didn't you say so sooner! You made me wrongly accuse you!

"Earlier, the willow tree fairy hugged the protagonist, looking reluctant to part. I was a little annoyed, thinking, what's the point of being hugged by a tree?"

"If only that tree could transform into human form. Even better if it were a stunningly beautiful woman! But look at this surprise!"

"Director, you understand me!"

This dessert scene was indeed very popular with the audience.

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On the silver screen.

The movie continues.

The supervillain, Thomas Kretschmann, with a full head of white hair and wearing a sharp wool coat, appears outside the laboratory.

He nodded at Tian Xiwei.

Tian Xiwei and her men tied Liu Haocun up and took her into the laboratory, where they attached various instruments to her body.

"Number 0, thank you for your help."

"If it weren't for you—we wouldn't have been able to enter the Fairy Castle and obtain the mysterious fairy genes."

Thomas Kretschmann tilted his head back, took a deep breath, spread his arms, and said with a smug and arrogant tone, "Enjoy the fruits of technology!"

next second.

On camera, various instruments were attached to Liu Haocun's body.

Streams of blue energy were extracted from a container and injected into Liu Haocun's body.

Outside the laboratory.

"Immortality is a desire that everyone has pursued since the birth of humankind."

"Mysterious Eastern monks possess the ability to cultivate plant fairies—plant fairies have genes and blood different from humans, and possess long lifespans."

Thomas Kretschmann looked at the constantly fluctuating data on the instrument and a smug smile appeared on his face.

"Number 0, as a cyborg, your biggest flaw is that your lifespan is too short."

"But I solved all of that."

"Soon, you will become our most powerful weapon! We will end all wars and bring peace to humanity forever."

"Before that, you should recover your memories first."

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Inside the laboratory.

Liu Haocun seemed to have heard a key phrase. He looked up, staring blankly and doubtfully at the huge glass, and asked, "Can it really extend lifespan?"

"certainly!"

Thomas Kretschmann stated emphatically that he had great confidence in his science and technology.

The next second, those strange medicines flowed into Liu Haocun's body one tube at a time.

At the same time, Liu Haocun's memories come to the fore.

On the silver screen.

Children brought from all over the world were taken into some mysterious underground laboratories, where each person had their blood drawn for testing and was injected with gene-editing agents from time to time.

As they grew up, they fought each other like jackals, learning various combat techniques.

Until one day—Liu Haocun suddenly erupted, killed everyone, and escaped.

As he recalled the events, Liu Haocun's face was filled with pain, his brows furrowed tightly, as if he were having a huge nightmare from which he would never wake up.

Shaky camera work.

Crimson blood.

A dark, sunless iron gate.

Thick snow, a dark forest that blots out the sky—suddenly, she saw a beam of warm orange light emanating from the other side of the lake, from that fairytale-like castle.

Her eyesight was excellent; she could see from several kilometers away that in that fairytale castle, there sat an elegant and handsome man, quietly drinking tea and reading a book.

Beside them, a willow tree spirit bowed and served.

So she chose to stop resisting and, within the limits of what the other party could sense, put on an image of weakness, being hunted, and being an innocent victim.

The next second, a drop of water burst through the air.

Bang bang bang!

Killed everyone —

She then fell to the ground.

That's the truth from Liu Haocun's perspective.

The audience was given an explanation: Liu Haocun was not chased and knocked unconscious; he was rescued by chance outside Lu Yunzhou's castle.

Everything was planned by her long ago!

She's not an innocent, naive girl.

She's a witch!

The camera switched back.

Liu Haocun lay there quietly receiving an IV drip, as if she were on the verge of death. Suddenly, she took a deep breath, as if she had been resurrected.

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"The power of life is wonderful, isn't it?"

Thomas Kretschmann grinned wildly as he saw that Liu Haocun's various physical indicators had reached a new level.

That's the immense sense of accomplishment a tech enthusiast feels after their own science and technology have truly unleashed their power.

"Thanks."

At this moment, Liu Haocun lowered his head slightly, and a smile slowly appeared on his lips in the shadows.

"Master is saved!"

Her voice was clear and crisp, with a touch of childlike innocence, as if she had no ill intentions—but at this moment, that "thank you" sounded just like the whisper of a devil.

It's an aura of madness that can no longer be concealed after a conspiracy has succeeded!

Tian Xiwei stood behind him, arms crossed, coldly watching the various data on the instruments, always wary of Liu Haocun.

Just then, she heard "thank you," and instantly looked up, her nostrils twitching slightly.

An unparalleled rage erupted from her.

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It's like a Tyrannosaurus Rex having its territory invaded.

"Damn it!"

"She did it on purpose!"

Tian Xiwei looked extremely nervous as she called to the nearby combat personnel to open the laboratory door.

Thomas Kretschmann frowned slightly, staring at Liu Haocun in the lab: "What are you talking about?"

Liu Haocun raised his head.

"Bang bang bang!"

All the straps binding her body untied themselves, one by one.

The syringes for the medicine floated up automatically.

She gracefully pulled a silk scarf from her bosom and gently wiped the blood from her face, while tidying her clothes and hair.

"Thank you for everything you've done for me."

"I knew you'd find a way—after all, you're the best genetic scientist in the world."

"I really hate to part with it."

Liu Haocun wore jeans and a simple jacket, which perfectly accentuated her tall figure, long legs, and perfect proportions.

"What are you reluctant to part with?"

Thomas Kretschmann frowned even more, as if pondering what Liu Haocun was trying to express.

"Professor, I really can't bear to kill you—"

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Haocun flashed forward and kicked the laboratory door with a bang.

Outside the laboratory, countless people armed with weapons were lying in ambush, ready to fire the moment Liu Haocun emerged.

As a result, they were sent flying by the door, bounced hard against the wall, and lay motionless.

The camera cuts back.

Thomas Kretschmann then realized what was happening, took a few steps back, and took a deep breath: "You came back on purpose!"

the other side.

Countless burly men in black, armed with weapons, rushed forward to stop Liu Haocun.

Tian Xiwei then went to the side and directly lifted a huge curtain, revealing six stone pillars covered with ancient carvings.

She cut open her own blood with her hand and placed the wound on the six stone pillars.

After a short while, the stone pillar absorbed her blood and began to tremble, transforming into an ancient Roman stone giant, wielding a stone axe, and charging towards Liu Haocun.

"hehe."

Liu Haocun glanced at her sideways, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"The Dao Sword!"

She whispered the incantation and suddenly opened her eyes.

In an ancient castle in the far, endless distance.

"Buzzing~~"

A mysterious black sword, quietly placed in the basement, suddenly emitted a series of sword chants, and then, as if guiding...

Like a bullet, it came hurtling through the air.

boom!

The sword accelerated through the air like an intercontinental ballistic missile, leaving a long trail of white gas in its wake.

Where the sword flew, many residents looked up and thought it was a jet plane.

Next shot.

"Bang!"

The massive underground steel city was struck hard, and the whole world shook.

Immediately afterwards, a breach appeared in the closed steel city.

The jet-black sword hovered in front of Liu Haocun, coldly locking onto what lay ahead.

The six ancient Roman stone soldiers exchanged glances, then suddenly chose to put down their giant stone axes, turn back, and continue lying on the ground, turning into stone pillars.

After resolving the last remaining problem.

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Liu Haocun stood in front of Thomas Kretschmann and slowly unveiled the major plot twist of the entire film.

Actually, it wasn't you who found me, but me who found you.

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As Liu Haocun began to speak, the film switched to flashbacks.

Inside the ancient castle, Lu Yunzhou gradually felt the cold; wrinkles appeared on his neck, and his hair began to turn gray.

Liu Haocun then searched among the ancient books in the basement for a way to save Lu Yunzhou.

She found nothing.

So she thought of using modern science and technology.

That is, the one who created her as a cyborg—Professor Thomas Kretschmann.

She went to Munich to sell her Mona Lisa painting, and then went to Florence, where she appeared on television and became a famous young female painter in Europe.

That day, she ran into Tian Xiwei on her way home.

She wasn't nervous at all. When she turned to look out the window, a smug smile appeared on her face, and she laughed very happily.

"Wow!"

"The female lead is absolutely amazing!"

"Holy crap—I never expected this twist!"

"In order to extend her master's lifespan, the female protagonist uses herself as bait to rediscover the mysterious organization that created her, all for the sake of obtaining the longevity potion!"

At this moment, the audience was incredibly excited!

In the first half of the film, the female protagonist lives a stable, peaceful, and tranquil life under the care of the male protagonist.

However, when the male protagonist's lifespan is nearing its end and he is plagued by illness, the female protagonist sheds all her pretenses and unleashes a terrifying, witch-like power!

Her initial weakness and being chased by Tian Xiwei were all an act!

She only wanted to re-enter that mysterious dark organization to get the life-extending drug for Lu Yunzhou!

In the original version of "The Witch," the female protagonist designed this plot twist in order to survive.

In this version, Lu Yunzhou wanted the female protagonist to be more human and more relatable to ordinary people, so the plot twist was designed to have the witch help her master find the potion!

Of course, this is only the first part of the movie's story!

If that's all there is to it, how can it be considered destiny?

The female lead's incredible performance once again gave the audience a huge surprise.

At this point in the story, only the tip of the iceberg has been revealed, and the audience has seen the enormous abyss beneath it.

In the next 15 minutes, the plot enters a crucial stage.

Experts from this mysterious organization keep appearing.

This is also the time when special effects are most concentrated.

All sorts of monsters were constantly being summoned, but they were all continuously slain by the "Dao Sword" in Liu Haocun's hand.

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After killing various monsters, the black scabbard of the "Dao Sword" gradually shed its dust, revealing a golden light inside.

Liu Haocun glanced down at the "Dao Sword" in his hand, sensing a tremendous power awakening within it. *Bang!*

After a fierce battle, Liu Haocun killed his other cyborg sister, Tian Xiwei, with a single sword strike.

With her weary body, she shattered the willow tree fairy's iron cage with a single sword stroke.

The willow tree spirit immediately transformed back into its tree-person form from its human form.

It stepped forward to help "Liu Haocun" and led him deeper into the laboratory, where they found several "life-extending potions".

However, at this moment, Liu Hao discovered a mysterious notebook in a secret box in the laboratory.

There is a photo inside.

This is a photo of Lu Yunzhou and Thomas Kretschmann!

At that time, Thomas Kretschmann was very young—the two of them were in the same laboratory, seemingly having developed something, and in the photo they were smiling very happily.

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In that instant, Liu Haocun's eyes narrowed.

"What do you mean?"

"Is the protagonist one of the founders of this mysterious organization?"

"Doesn't that mean the female lead was completely manipulated by the male lead from beginning to end?"

"And that's not all—the female lead returned to the organization to help the male lead find the gene serum to extend his lifespan, but ended up becoming the Joker?"

"I don't think so—don't talk nonsense."

"Tell me the truth!"

The movie has reached its end. The female lead has a super-powerful outburst, killing all the villains and obtaining the potion that can save the male lead's life.

However, another major turning point occurred.

The male protagonist's identity doesn't seem to be as simple as it appears.

At this moment, the audience, like the female lead, wanted to know the truth.

"Are you just playing along with them?"

Liu Haocun turned to look at the willow tree fairy and instantly realized something.

She clung tightly to the willow tree spirit's branch: "Master, you deliberately set a trap, making me kill them all? Why?"

The willow tree fairy slowly shook her head, a look of pain on her face.

Liu Haocun realized he was using too much force, so he released the other man and continued to press, "Tell me, where is Master?"

The willow tree fairy pointed ahead to the boundless, dark sky.

Lightning flashed in the sky, and a huge vortex appeared below, like an abyss, with black energy constantly surging upwards.

It was as if a passage to hell was about to be opened.

The special effects reach their climax here.

The camera zooms in, and within the massive vortex of the storm, countless ghosts howl, seemingly trying to crawl out of hell.

"You go back first."

Liu Haocun sensed an unprecedented and immense danger, and sent the willow tree spirit away.

She went alone, against the fierce wind.

Beside the Vayang Dam.

The sky was as black as ink, a scene resembling the end of the world.

The wind howled, and lightning bolts rained down relentlessly. In this pitch-black apocalypse, these occasional flashes of lightning were like judgments from heaven and earth.

Lu Yunzhou had his back to the camera, his white hair fluttering, and his coat was constantly being whipped up by the wind.

But his back was as strong and upright as a javelin.

"Master, why?"

Liu Haocun looked puzzled, but a hint of ruthlessness flashed across his face: "If you have a secret you want to hide and don't want the world to know, you can tell me—I can handle it for you cleanly!"

Lu Yunzhou turned his head slightly, his face now covered with black lines, which looked like earthworms wriggling on his face.

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This made him look sinister.

His voice was no longer as gentle as before, filled with a hoarse and evil aura: "The Black Tower Organization, the organization that created you, is nothing more than a toy I created on a whim during my long life. It's not much of a secret."

"Holy crap!"

"The villainous organization was actually created by the protagonist? It's just his toy!"

"Is this still the main character? This is even more villainous than the villain himself!"

"Zhou Zhou is so charming playing a villain! I'm totally smitten!"

"The female lead is also extreme—her master is a villain, so she'll become a villain alongside him without complaint! I like this kind of strong-strong couple! I dislike those hypocritical, sanctimonious bitches!"

Upon hearing the protagonist admit that he was the founder of the villainous organization, the audience erupted in a buzz of excitement.

In fantasy movies, no protagonist does such bad things.

This movie is very subversive.

If the protagonist's character is so unconventional, the movie's box office performance is unlikely to be very good. This is because most people with normal values ​​probably won't be able to accept it.

However, a very small number of viewers will enjoy this kind of explosive plot.

Very few people make movies with this dark style.

For enthusiasts, each one is worth watching repeatedly.

"Don't rush to conclusions—the plot can't possibly be like that. Because if it were a storyline where the villain suddenly turns on you, even if the audience accepted it, it wouldn't pass censorship!"

"In this regard, I have absolute faith in the review process!"

Suddenly, someone gave everyone a reminder.

The plot of a movie isn't something a director can just film however they want—there's an censorship body that oversees everything.

On the silver screen.

"Hahahaha————"

Lu Yunzhou suddenly burst into maniacal laughter.

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A strange smile crept across his lips, and his eyes narrowed slightly, becoming long and crimson.

"What an innocent girl."

"I believe whatever others say."

"Look again carefully—who am I?"

"hehe."

Lu Yunzhou turned his head, and in the flash of lightning, his face flickered between light and shadow, occasionally revealing the appearance of a demon.

Meanwhile, in the massive whirlpool flowing upstream from the abyss beside the dam, the same evil spirits with hideous faces would occasionally appear.

Those demonic faces emitted bursts of sinister laughter.

At that moment, the audience instantly realized that the protagonist had been possessed.

The one standing here is not the main character.

What he just said wasn't the truth—he might have just been deliberately trying to seduce the female lead, hoping she would also turn to the dark side.

"Give me back my master—"

Liu Haocun's eyes were filled with tears, because she had clearly realized that her master had probably been killed.

Lu Yunzhou remained unmoved and slowly turned his body.

At this moment, the camera pans up at a 45-degree angle, allowing the audience to see his sharp jawline and the arrogant, punchable look on his face.

In a hoarse voice, he recited his lines: "Unless you can kill me! Otherwise—heh heh."

boom!

Without a word, Liu Haocun's dark pupils suddenly opened up like ink, turning the whole world into darkness.

The whole world was spinning.

Cologne Cathedral once again came into view for the audience.

The black sky seemed to weigh down Cologne Cathedral, making the entire Gothic cathedral appear as if it were shrouded in a dark abyss.

Lu Yunzhou stood there, his whole body shrouded in a black aura, as if he were possessed by a demon.

Beneath Liu Haocun's feet, a dark blue power, full of the essence of water, emanated, creeping along the cracks in the stone of Cologne Cathedral, covering various reliefs, pointed arches, and rose windows.

The next second, inside the millennia-old stone of Cologne Cathedral, dark red, festering patterns appeared, and the entire interior of the cathedral began to follow a cold yet precise order.

Cologne Cathedral, under super 3D special effects, disintegrates inch by inch.

Then, these architectural elements were reconstructed into new forms in the viewer's field of vision.

The two enormous spires, like dragon horns, rise and twist continuously.

Countless stone carvings, statues, and reliefs slide and recombine along mysterious paths, making a clattering sound, as if bones are being reshaped.

The church pillars transformed into the ribs of a dragon's chest, and the layered corridors folded and unfolded into the membranous wings of a giant dragon.

The large rose windows became the golden pupils of the dragon's plain eyes.

The cold, stained glass fluttered and transformed into scales on a giant dragon, each scale reflecting a deathly gray-purple light.

The sounds of stones rubbing together and mortise and tenon joints meshing echoed crisply in the enormous Dolby Theatre.

The dragon did not roar, only the deathly rumble of mechanical reconstruction.

A moment later.

The dragon transformation is complete.

A colossal black stone dragon, over 300 meters long, blotted out the sky and filled the entire heavens.

The giant dragon floated slowly by, casting a dark shadow large enough to engulf the entire city.

The once solemn and sacred Cologne Cathedral has been completely transformed into a pure dragon of destruction!

"You've mastered the art of controlling objects quite well!"

Looking at the black dragon above his head, Lu Yunzhou stretched out his left hand, and one by one, primordial cloud and thunder patterns floated down from his hand.

It landed at another Cologne cathedral.

A moment later, it transformed into a black dragon of the same size.

The two giant dragons attacked and intertwined in the air, with various explosions and the resulting fragments of rocks falling like dense raindrops.

The rubble hit the ground, creating craters.

The dragons' tails collided, and a deafening roar erupted as they parried.

Under 3D special effects.

The two black dragons that emerged from Cologne Cathedral engaged in a fierce battle in mid-air, captivating the audience.

However, such special effects are too expensive.

The battle lasted only about three minutes.

The camera switches to another scene.

On the Vaian Dam.

Lu Yunzhou and Liu Haocun were as if they were under a spell, their minds clashing violently.

In the real world...

Liu Haocun's dark pupils suddenly flickered, and one of them cleared of its black mist, revealing reason.

She secretly made a hand seal.

The Dao sword she carried with her floated up with difficulty.

Clearly, while dealing with attacks from the spiritual realm, he also wanted to wield the Dao Sword to attack the mysterious entity ahead—

Being human is also a very difficult thing.

But she still succeeded!

"Pfft!"

The sword was incredibly sharp, easily piercing the opponent's chest.

"boom!"

In the spiritual world, one of the black dragons trembled for a moment, and then the black dragon controlled by Liu Haocun wrapped itself around it and tore it into powder.

"Cough cough————"

The dragon in the spiritual world was killed, and Lu Yunzhou was severely injured. He clutched his chest, knelt on the ground, and coughed up blood continuously.

"Give me back my master!"

Liu Haocun quickly stepped forward, gripping the hilt of the Dao Sword with one hand and grabbing Lu Yunzhou's neck with the other, his eyes filled with extreme ruthlessness.

But at that moment...

Liu Haocun suddenly realized that the sword was frantically absorbing the blood from Lu Yunzhou's body.

As it absorbed blood, the black blemishes sealed on the sword disappeared, turning it back into a golden expanse.

Full of charm.

At the same time, Liu Haocun suddenly noticed that the fierceness in Lu Yunzhou's eyes had faded, replaced by a gentle look, as he weakly said, "Xue'er, you've completed your apprenticeship."

The adjective "freckles" isn't very flattering.

Therefore, during the later dubbing process, Lu Yunzhou changed the female lead's name back to her original name.

Upon hearing this address, Liu Haocun finally realized what was happening. The light in her pupils vanished instantly, leaving her in a state of utter bewilderment and stiffness.

"No--!"

The moment Liu Haocun came to her senses, she realized that Lu Yunzhou had not been possessed by the demon at all; it had been him from beginning to end.

"Master, why?"

At that moment, Liu Haocun looked completely bewildered and hurriedly hugged Lu Yunzhou.

Her fingers trembled as she tried to touch Lu Yunzhou's wound, but after just a slight touch—feeling the blood gushing out—she withdrew them, unsure of what to do.

"Master, don't move! I have healing potions!"

Liu Haocun frantically tried to find a cure, but Lu Yunzhou stopped him, saying, "No need. You did a great job!"

Lu Yunzhou stretched out a blood-stained hand and stroked Liu Haocun's hair, saying with relief, "Only one of us, master and disciple, with boundless killing intent can activate the Demon-Suppressing Sword and fully unleash its power!"

"Only by nourishing the Demon-Suppressing Sword with my own body can I restore it to its peak power."

"Only the Demon-Suppressing Sword at its peak can seal the abyss to prevent demons from wreaking havoc on the human world."

After saying this, Lu Yunzhou leaned weakly against Liu Haocun, gesturing for her to help him up.

The two slowly walked towards the edge of the abyss.

The seal below has been completely broken, and the roars of the evil spirits and various energy storms are raging in all directions.

Once they release them, chaos will surely ensue.

Do you remember 50 years ago?

Lu Yunzhou looked at Liu Haocun, his eyes filled with gentleness and a hint of relief: "That time it was you—this time, it's my turn."

"Master."

After whispering these two sentences, Lu Yunzhou suddenly shoved Liu Haocun.

Using this power, the Dao Sword was pulled from his chest and abdomen.

Blood was spilled all over the ground.

"A scholar cannot but be resolute and persevering, for his burden is heavy and his journey is long. Is it not a heavy burden to take benevolence as one's own responsibility? Is it not a long journey to strive until death?"

The next moment, Lu Yunzhou and the Demon-Suppressing Sword fell into the abyss.

In the sky.

Sword energy soared into the sky.

A massive golden sword array, above the Alps, conjured tens of thousands of sword lights.

Like dense raindrops, it fell from the sky!

The vengeful spirits that were about to break free of the seal below were forcibly forced back by the golden sword light.

Endless sword light shone forth.

It landed on Liu Haocun's cheek.

At this moment, she was in great pain, her expression blank, standing alone on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the endless abyss below.

She let the strong wind blow her clothes around.

She stared intently down below, her eyes unblinking.

Suddenly, at some point, tears silently slid down her cheeks.

One.

Two.

Three.

The bloodstains on the ground spread out in a circle.

below.

Lu Yunzhou stood silently, gazing at the sky.

The same golden light fell on his face, and he felt no resentment, only a relieved and peaceful expression.

"See you in the next life."

After leaving behind a few lines, Lu Yunzhou closed his eyes and, along with the Demon-Suppressing Sword, fell directly into the abyss.

Caravaggio's unique use of light and shadow, with a beam of light, penetrated emotions, penetrated fate, and also penetrated the hearts of the audience!

At that moment, the entire audience fell silent!

This shot is sure to be remembered for many years to come!

"Buzzing Super 3D Effects Activated."

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The black storm, resembling a tornado, collapsed with a roar after a burst of golden sword light. Immediately afterward, the black light that had shot into the sky vanished without a trace.

All the surrounding gales vanished.

It was as if nothing had happened.

A moment later.

Silent snowflakes began to fall, covering the entire world.

Amidst the swirling snowflakes, beside the massive Vayang Dam, and in the abyss-like canyon, Liu Haocun's figure appeared as insignificant as a speck of dust.

Her black coat blended almost seamlessly with the gloomy sky and the dark lake.

Although she was still standing on the shore, the audience could feel from the scene that her heart had fallen into an endless abyss.

At this moment.

Liu Haocun's clear yet slightly grainy voice delivered another emotional blow to the audience as he sang "So Many People in This World"!

"There are so many people in this world, and a door is open in the crowd."

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"In my hazy eyes, the blue morning when I first saw you remains forever."

Snowflakes fell silently into the lake.

A breeze blew by, and only a single withered yellow leaf swirled quietly in the lake.

Liu Haocun knelt on the ground, looking down into the endless abyss, which was now empty, with nothing left behind.

She suddenly realized something and touched her pocket.

There's a box there.

She opened it and found a golden LDC gold necklace inside, gleaming with a warm, sun-kissed glow.

"Master, why do you always come to the dam alone? Who are you waiting for?"

You'll find out later.

"Master, other disciples receive New Year's gifts, like gold necklaces, diamond rings, roses, and so on. Why don't I receive any?"

"It will happen."

The female protagonist killed her beloved with her own hands!

This moment of nostalgia, accompanied by the melancholic yet immersive piano accompaniment of "So Many People in This World," subtly seeped into everyone's hearts.

At that moment, many in the audience began to sob silently.

Liu Haocun, who plays the female lead, has the strongest sense of immersion.

Because while others are watching a movie, she is watching her own life unfold!

She examines her life from God's perspective!

At this moment, there is absolutely no need for the female protagonist to hide what she didn't finish in the movie, or the girlish thoughts buried deep in her heart!

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However, countless people were watching them.

Liu Haocun's last shred of reason told her that she couldn't act recklessly.

However, in the darkness, she couldn't help but hug Lu Yunzhou's left arm tightly, as if afraid that he would disappear if she turned around.

"No way? It's already over?"

"I can't accept this. Let me watch it a little longer."

"Don't worry everyone, there's definitely a surprise!"

The male protagonist died just like that, which was unacceptable to everyone.

Putting everything else aside, this movie...

The dragon special effects at Cologne Cathedral, the hilarious dwarf red pine fairy, the stunningly beautiful willow fairy, and various imitations of the Mona Lisa are all quite interesting.

However, all the audience remembered in the end was that the male protagonist died in the female protagonist's arms.

Moreover, he faced death with equanimity.

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To save all living beings, he offered his own body as a sacrifice to seal the abyss!

From beginning to end, the male protagonist is elegant, gentle, and intellectual—he is practically a flawless being.

This perfect male protagonist was destined to become a sacrifice, offered to the divine sword to seal the abyss!

The whole world owes him!

If this movie ended like this—although it was tragic enough, the lighting effects at the very end were unforgettable, and coupled with the song written and composed by Lu Yunzhou himself, it was truly heartbreaking.

This is a typical example of tragic aesthetics.

However, if it ends like this, the audience will definitely be furious.

Three minutes later, Liu Haocun finished singing the ending theme song "There Are So Many People in This World." His singing moved the audience to tears for three minutes.

The screen flickered.

The Easter egg did indeed appear.

December 25, 2016, Christmas Day.

Moritzburg, deep in the Black Forest, has returned to its former tranquility.

The dwarf red pine tree spirit is stealing wine from the house again.

The other little devils were playing a ball game on the sofa when suddenly, one of them accidentally pressed the remote control.

The TV is turned on.

The next second, countless heads popped out of the entire castle, and even some tree spirits outside the castle clung to the windows.

Because, on television, they were showing the scene where Lu Yunzhou replicated Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" and completed the lighting ceremony.

The Last Supper is so vivid.

Most importantly, under the watchful eyes of the world's media, after Lu Yunzhou accomplished this miracle, he gracefully turned around, lowered his head to put on the khaki Borsalino hat, gently pressed down the brim, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Then he turned and left.

Inside the castle, all the little fairies were stunned for a moment upon seeing this scene, and then began to rub their eyes frantically.

After a while, they realized they hadn't misread it!

Then, a series of clattering sounds began to echo throughout the castle, and immediately afterward, all the little fairies shouldered their packs and rushed out in a flurry.

Throughout the Black Forest, countless fairies who had been sleeping through the winter were awakened by their companions and began to rush outwards in a frenzy.

Milan.

"Cremio—Cremio!"

After Lu Yunzhou completed the reproduction ceremony of "The Last Supper", the audience cheered continuously.

Tens of thousands of people were celebrating along the entire Galleria Vittorio Estádio.

In one corner, Liu Haocun stood quietly, carrying a black sword case covered with a cloth.

Her expression was filled with longing, reminiscence, and expectation as she gazed in the direction of Lu Yunzhou.

A moment later, she parted her lips slightly and uttered a line that was utterly calm, yet deeply moving to the audience: "Long time no see, Master."

Lu Yunzhou once said this line alone.

Perfect symmetry.

at the same time.

An Audi A8 executive sedan drove past from the perimeter.

Lu Yunzhou sat in the back seat, slowly took off his hat, and rubbed his throbbing head.

He spent 15 days and just completed the miracle; he was exhausted.

At that moment, he opened the storage space in the back seat, took out a cigar, and wanted to enjoy a moment of relaxation.

Just as Lu Yunzhou was gently heating his cigar with a lighter, a woman with an alluring, seductive air turned around in the passenger seat.

It's Zhang Tianai.

Suddenly, many vines extended from her hands, transforming into fingers that held the lighter for Lu Yunzhou and lit it for him.

He smoked a cigar.

Wow.

Seeing this, Lu Yunzhou was startled. He lowered his head, lit a cigar, took a deep drag, and exhaled a smoke ring.

He asked, somewhat flustered, "—You mean, you're a willow tree spirit?"

As a tree spirit, Zhang Tianai couldn't speak, but nodded gently.

Lu Yunzhou asked again seriously, "You came from a fairy castle deep in the Black Forest, intending to do my laundry and cook for me?"

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Zhang Tianai nodded again.

Even more remarkably, her body moved like a vine, and after a moment, she appeared beside Lu Yunzhou.

She glanced at Lu Yunzhou, and the next moment, she slowly hugged him, gently nestled her head in his arms, and took a deep breath of his scent.

It was filled with longing and reluctance to part.

When Lu Yunzhou was hugged by a fairy, he felt his whole body stiffen, unsure whether to cry or laugh.

But to avoid losing face, he had no choice but to pretend to laugh arrogantly, even shouting a cheer:

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Praise be to humanity!

The movie has now ended.

The Easter egg event is over.

The final surprise left the entire audience stunned!

Holy crap!

After watching the entire movie, countless viewers were left bewildered: "Where have I seen this episode before?"

"Is something wrong with my brain?"

"No, no, no! I've seen that episode too!"

"I remember now—could all of this really be true?"

"I remember that last Christmas, Lu Yunzhou was in Milan, in the Milan Galleria, where he replicated Leonardo da Vinci's world-famous painting, 'The Last Supper'."

"So, he's a deity reincarnated?"

"No, it should be the reincarnation of the Eastern Taoist cultivator, [Li Daoyuan]!"

Blast!

At that moment, the entire audience realized that they had found the truth.

It seems that Lu Yunzhou used a cinematic approach to portray his past life!

Because his story in this life is true.

Therefore, his past life story may also be true!

"The Vajont Dam, 50 years ago?"

"Wait a minute—I think I've heard this story before—in 1963, a horrific disaster occurred at the Vaian Dam!"

"Two thousand people have died!"

"According to the movie, on that day, the protagonist's master sacrificed his own life to seal the entrance to the abyss?"

"Holy crap! It matches up again."

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After the movie ended, countless viewers discussed it.

Several industry professionals who came to watch the film also found it somewhat unbelievable.

Especially the final bonus scene, where Lu Yunzhou included the world-class miracle he accomplished last Christmas in the movie.

This left them momentarily confused about whether it was true or false.

all in all----

This movie is absolutely packed with hype!

A must-see fantasy blockbuster full of destiny this winter!

It could also be based on a true story?

"Candy!"

After watching the movie, especially the post-credits scene, Yang Mi felt like she was going crazy. An indescribable possessiveness welled up inside her.

"what?"

Tang Yan felt refreshed and invigorated.

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Before watching the movie, she was a little worried that Lu Yunzhou might be too willful and insist on making that kind of profound tragic aesthetic full of fate.

These kinds of movies usually don't have very high box office returns.

She only asked that she not lose money.

If Lu Yunzhou loses money, she will have to come out and earn money again.

There's no other way; it's the older sister's duty to support her younger brother.

However, after watching the entire movie, Tang Yan breathed a sigh of relief and regained her confidence—could this movie really flop?

Impossible!

Just that one post-credits scene alone is enough to draw countless viewers to this movie!

Last Christmas, during the global live broadcast, at least 2 million people saw the moment when Lu Yunzhou put on his hat and smiled slightly.

This captivating smile was dubbed by netizens as the most handsome shot in the world in 2016!

At this moment, Lu Yunzhou reshot this scene, using a very unique and elegant piano melody, paired with the fateful foreshadowing!

At this moment, in the movie theater, Tang Yan saw this scene again, and her scalp tingled.

She believes that many people around the world share the same thoughts as her.

Lu Yunzhou is absolutely amazing!

At this moment, Yang Mi looked at Tang Yan with extreme hesitation, and said unable to contain her emotions, "Tangtang, I'm divorced now, give me a chance—I miss him! I really can't hold back anymore!"

Tang Yan thought Yang Mi would say something nice.

Hearing this, she nearly exploded: "Get out of here! Don't even think about it!"

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