My cultivation disguise has been exposed by Xiao Sizi.

Li Tai slid down the tree, tumbling and crawling.

Upon landing, his legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

"I was terrified... I'll never come to this awful place again!"

Li Tai wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, a deep resentment flashing in his eyes.

In order to distract himself from this huge psychological shadow.

This research fanatic from the Tang Dynasty decided to turn his grief and indignation into strength, and once again plunged headlong into his royal laboratory, which provided him with a sense of security.

Only three days later.

Chang'an City, the Qin Prince's Mansion.

Li Chen was lying on a grand chair in the courtyard, resting with his eyes closed.

With a loud bang, the courtyard gate was kicked open.

Li Tai sported two dark circles under his eyes, resembling those of a panda, and his hair was a mess, like a bird's nest.

But in his hands, he held a very peculiar bronze artifact as if it were a priceless treasure.

He ran in excitedly.

"Sixteenth Brother! Look! I've invented something new!"

Li Tai was so excited that his entire body of fat was trembling.

Li Chen opened his eyes and sat up straight.

He examined the magical artifact in Li Tai's hand.

It was something resembling a Bagua array plate, but in the center of the array plate was a huge image-recording crystal.

The surrounding area was also densely covered with various miniature runes for amplification, spotlighting, and spatial projection.

"What is this thing?" Li Chen raised an eyebrow.

"This is called a 'Spirit Projector'!"

Li Tai placed the ritual implements on the stone table and began to introduce them with a proud expression.

"I was inspired by that holographic projection array. I perfectly compressed the images and sounds into the crystal, and then projected them out hundreds or thousands of times using the array!"

"As long as it's infused with spiritual energy, it can project dynamic illusions in mid-air that are a hundred times clearer than real people!"

Li Tai rubbed his chubby hands together. "Sixteenth Brother, don't you think this thing would be a godsend if used in the army for simulating battle formations?"

After hearing Li Tai's introduction.

Li Chen's eyes slowly brightened.

He looked at the ghost projector on the table, which was emitting a faint glow.

A storm instantly raged in my mind.

A simulation game? That's like using a cannon to kill a mosquito—a complete waste!

Isn't this just a fantasy movie projector?!

Entertainment options in the Tang Dynasty are extremely limited.

Besides listening to operas and looking at comic books drawn by third-rate artists, people would also play a few rounds of mahjong.

There is simply no form of entertainment that can deliver the ultimate visual impact.

"Second brother, you really are a genius."

Li Chen slapped his thigh, stood up, and stared intently at Li Tai.

"Using a simulation sand table is such a waste."

"We'll use it to unleash an unprecedented entertainment revolution in the Tang Dynasty!"

"We'll use it to earn spirit stones from everyone in the world!"

Li Tai was completely bewildered: "An entertainment revolution? How do you earn spirit stones?"

"Making a movie!"

Li Chen paced back and forth excitedly in the yard.

"We'll hire actors, record the sound and visuals, and then put it in a huge room so that everyone can buy tickets to watch!"

Li Tai was stunned for a moment.

"Acting? Isn't that just shadow puppetry and acrobatics? You get tired of that stuff after a while. What can we actually film?"

What are you filming?

Li Chen touched his chin.

He suddenly remembered the bestselling book he had used to lull his son to sleep a few days ago.

He even gave some pointers to the booksellers in Chang'an.

That storybook, titled "Tang Dynasty, Prince's Journey to Immortality," is now a sensation across much of the Tang Dynasty. Countless socialites and noblewomen are reading it late into the night, completely captivated by the intricate tales of immortal cultivation within.

But that's not enough!

They wanted to deliver an absolute crushing blow, to completely subjugate those ignorant bumpkins from the Tang Dynasty.

We have to unleash our ultimate weapon!

We absolutely have to watch a melodramatic fantasy romance!

"Second brother, don't worry about the script, leave it to me."

A wicked smile crept onto Li Chen's lips.

Those overused movie and TV tropes from my past life, any one of them could easily drain the tears of the people of the Tang Dynasty!

What do you mean by flying on a sword, colliding, and losing your memory?

What do you mean, to save all living beings, he painfully dug out his supreme spiritual root and gave it to the scheming female supporting character?

What a tragic love story, jumping off the Execution Platform and experiencing nine lifetimes of torment!

Combine all these elements together!

It will absolutely produce a tear-jerking effect that is devastating!

"Go to the brothel immediately and choose the most beautiful top courtesan!"

"Go to the unaffiliated cultivator camp in Chang'an City and pick out a few of the most handsome young men with the coolest sword-wielding postures!"

"All spell effects must be created using the highest-level illusion arrays; they must be incredibly realistic!"

Li Chen swiftly began issuing instructions.

"Second brother, you'll be in charge of technical support and site construction."

"Obtain the largest venue for me on Zhuque Avenue! Name it—Chang'an Grand Theatre!"

The Tang Dynasty imperial family's executive power was beyond question.

With money and power paving the way.

In just half a month.

A large-scale fantasy drama about cultivating immortality has wrapped up filming.

The "Chang'an Grand Theater," located in the very center of Zhuque Avenue, has also officially opened for business.

On the huge outer wall.

The array projected a poster ten feet tall depicting the male and female protagonists embracing and shedding tears.

The scene was so lifelike, and the expression so poignant.

It instantly attracted the attention of all the people in Chang'an.

Tickets for the premiere were sold at an exorbitant price.

"Have you heard? His Highness the King of Qin has created something quite rare called 'movies'!"

"I heard the figures inside are exactly like the real thing, you can even see their eyelashes!"

"Hurry up and get in line! The scalpers are already selling back-row standing tickets for ten low-grade spirit stones!"

In a short time.

The streets were deserted as everyone was out.

The powerful and wealthy families of Chang'an, young ladies from prominent families, and even some passing sect cultivators.

Everyone was scrambling to get a ticket to the premiere.

On the night of the premiere.

Inside the Chang'an Grand Theater.

This space has been transformed into a huge fan-shaped tiered screening room, large enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people at the same time.

And in the very front row.

On the VIP seats with the best view and the softest monster skin.

Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, accompanied by Empress Zhangsun.

Sitting beside him were Crown Prince Li Chengqian, Prince Wei Li Tai, and all the civil and military officials and ministers.

"Chen'er, you've made such a big fuss! What kind of movie is this? What's so interesting about it?"

Li Shimin sat on the soft seat, looking at the huge white curtain in front of him, his heart filled with curiosity.

"Father, you'll see for yourself. I guarantee it will broaden your horizons."

Li Chen sat beside him and smiled mysteriously.

As the screening time approached.

With a "snap".

The luminous pearls used for lighting around the theater were instantly obscured by the array.

The entire screening room was plunged into darkness.

Those dignitaries and ladies who had never seen such a spectacle let out a soft gasp of surprise.

Followed by.

"Buzz—"

A dazzling beam of light shot out from the array hub at the back of the screening room and struck the huge screen in front of it precisely.