68 Chapter 68
Establishing a TV station and organizing a news program in a short period of time sounds like a huge project. It requires collecting news from all over the place, having competent foreign reporters, high-quality hosts who are not afraid of the stage, and a lot of staff responsible for directing, writing and reviewing scripts, etc. Each of these items sounds like it cannot be completed in a short time. However, in front of the young master of the Hehuan Sect, these problems are not a problem.
As a long-established sect with a long history, the Hehuan Sect has countless outstanding disciples. Coupled with some "sect talents", it is easy for it to find a few good-looking and eloquent reporters and hosts.
As for news materials, it is even simpler. Which major sect does not send disciples to various places to collect intelligence?
You have to know that those ancient secret realms are incredibly difficult to navigate. Some open only every few years, some every hundreds of years, and some even every thousands of years. Some secret realms are rich in resources and very safe, perfect for beginners to practice their skills. Some secret realms are dangerous and require the guidance of elders. Some secret realms have teleportation points that are up to chance...
These are all very valuable information. Only the large sects with sect heritage can make the most objective judgment based on historical records and the information newly collected by disciples. Those independent cultivators and small sects may not even know when this secret realm was opened if they are not careful.
Besides that, which two aristocratic families are marrying again, which two sects are having conflicts, which powerful people are fighting again, and which places are about to mature natural treasures...
This information is not a secret at all to large sects such as the Hehuan Sect, the Tianyan Sect, and the Qingfeng Sword Sect, but for independent cultivators and small sects, it is easy to step on landmines or miss opportunities if they don't take the trouble to inquire about it.
As for the question of whether too many people with the information would attract too many cultivators to rob the treasure? Haha, that's something only the noobs need to worry about. No matter who loses, our Hehuan Sect won't lose. Anyone who disagrees can form a team and come to our sect to try and take it back.
It would cost money and effort to get news anyway, so why not use a free channel? Ning Shu never worried about the ratings of this news program, and now she was completely focused on preparing for the new program.
"Sister Chu Qing, you are dressed too charmingly. Being a news anchor is a very serious job, so you'd better wear light makeup." Ning Shu was making a video call through the internal network of her love network, giving remote guidance on the "Two Quarter Hour News" program that was about to premiere.
"Also, don't wear pink. Such a frivolous color makes it difficult for the audience to trust you." She said while directing the stylist busy in the back:
"Lanxi, find her a dark-colored dress with less lace, preferably no patterns. By the way, where are the reporters on location? How are they preparing?"
In addition to the host, the reporters and cameramen who go out for interviews cannot be ignored. Fortunately, the previous talent shows have cultivated a group of available talents. Now the new disciples are gradually getting used to the use of the Spirit Shadow Stone in the process of "old and new". The current outdoor scenes look quite good.
These "external reporters" were all outstanding individuals who had once traveled around the world to collect intelligence for the sect. Later, due to injuries and exposure, they regretfully retired. They had originally thought that the young sect master's new training method, which could greatly improve their cultivation, would not be available to "useless" disciples like them for a while. Unexpectedly, the sect still remembered their contributions. These disciples were all moved to tears:
"Young Sect Master, rest assured! Even if it costs us our lives, we will definitely capture footage that satisfies you! This will help us attract more viewers to our show!"
Ning Shu: "...There's no need to go that far. It's enough for you to take photos of the scene. Life is more important."
In this way, with the busyness of the people in the Hehuan Sect and the anticipation of movie fans, the release date of the "TV" finally arrived.
Those monks who were looking forward to the actor meet-and-greet rushed to the cinema lobby, but what greeted them was not a ticket window, nor a venue large enough to accommodate thousands of people, but a square spirit shadow stone covering an entire wall.
Yes, the entire wall was filled with spirit shadow stones of various sizes, all showing the same picture. Nie Xiaoqian's beautiful face was magnified in high definition and smiled at the outside of the screen. The colorful background made it particularly pleasing to the eye at first glance.
"Didn't you say that you would announce the viewing method for the meeting today? Where can I buy tickets?" A monk couldn't help but ask the female monk standing in the hall.
"My fellow Daoist, it's a pity that we can't have all the monks present due to venue issues. However, we do have other solutions. Please see here—"
She pointed at the wall and guided the monks present to look over there: "Our fan meeting is live broadcasted through the magic circle. Those who want to watch the whole thing can buy a Spirit Shadow Stone and watch it at home. It's just like watching a movie at home, easy and convenient!
We will be giving away free tickets to the fan meeting through a raffle, and all fans who purchase Spirit Shadow Stones will have a chance to win a prize!"
"I knew it wouldn't be easy to participate..." The monk frowned and muttered a few words in distress. However, he had expected this result and was not too disappointed. "Never mind, I'm very lucky to have the opportunity to watch the whole thing..."
He walked closer to look at the label on the spirit shadow stone. The price varied depending on the size, and the cheapest one cost nine hundred and ninety-nine high-quality spirit stones.
"I want the biggest Spirit Shadow Stone!"
"I want the biggest one too!"
Later, monks who were not short of money threw down a bag of spirit stones with a wave of their hands. Anyway, most monks who could come to this block to spend money were either rich or noble, and this amount of spirit stones was of no use to them.
"Okay, I'll pack it for you." The female cultivator nimbly took the bag of spirit stones and put it away. While calling on the other female cultivators to get the goods, she took out a dozen bills from the box beside her and distributed them to everyone one by one:
"One of the largest Spirit Shadow Stones comes with five redemption tickets. The winning ticket will automatically display your address and seat number. Please pay attention!"
While the monks who were used to the prices were scrambling to pay, some monks looked at the wall of spirit shadow stones with conflicted expressions.
They usually don't come to this area to spend money, but the movie Nie Xiaoqian played was so widely discussed in Chaoyin City some time ago, and the ticket price was not expensive, so they came here to watch a movie for the first time.
Although cultivators who can live in Chaoyin City and have leisure time for entertainment generally can afford to spend a few thousand spirit stones, being able to afford it does not mean that they don't feel the pain. They are not so extravagant as to spend a few thousand spirit stones just to watch a fan meeting.
Just when they were about to give up, the female cultivator standing beside them added fuel to the fire: "Don't these customers think it's not a good deal? Actually, our Spirit Shadow Stone can be used not only to watch fan meetings, but also some other programs of the Hehuan Sect, such as variety shows, news, and subsequent TV series, etc. can be watched with this magic weapon."
Even if you say so, we can't spend so much money just to buy a magical instrument that is purely for entertainment... The cultivator was about to refuse when suddenly, solemn and dignified music came out from all the spirit shadow stones at the same time.
This sudden change instantly attracted the attention of all the customers in the hall. They subconsciously looked at the spiritual stone wall that looked like a collective ensemble. The screen that was originally showing Nie Xiaoqian's advertisement suddenly changed its appearance. A golden ribbon circled the map representing the four realms and five continents of immortal cultivation. If you look closely, there is a small golden phoenix pattern in the upper left corner of the screen.
"What happened?" "What's going on?" The monks couldn't help but talk about it.
The female cultivators guiding the shopping in the hall had an expression of anticipation, their smiles tinged with unconscious pride. "This is Hehuan TV, founded by our Hehuan Sect. It's exactly the hour of the dog now, and we broadcast the latest news to everyone on Hehuan TV at this time every day."
Before the monks could react to what this meant, they saw that the opening credits had already finished playing on the screen and the official news program had begun.
A female cultivator with light makeup and black clothes sat in front of the camera. Unlike the frivolous and unrestrained female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect, this female cultivator had a pretty face but a serious expression. Her black hair was neatly tied behind her head with only a wooden hairpin. Combined with her plain robes, she made people feel an inexplicable sense of conviction.
"Good evening, everyone. Today is August 3rd. Welcome to the evening news program. I'm the host, Chu Qing. First, let me introduce the main content of today's news..."
The serious-looking female cultivator spoke clearly and fluently as she spoke long passages. She looked so serious and solemn as if she was presiding over some very important inheritance ceremony. The cultivators in the hall were stunned by the scene. No one spoke, and they stared at the screen curiously to see what the Hehuan Sect was doing.
"The Guixu Ancient Realm, which opens once every five hundred years, has opened near Lingyun Mountain. This opening is expected to last for about three months, and all the major sects are now preparing to enter and explore.
The out-of-control swarm of drought demon corpses is still rampant near the Yinshi Ghost Forest. The day before yesterday, a thousand-year-old drought demon rushed out of the ghost forest and attacked nearby towns. The Qingfeng Sword Sect's demon-slaying team has gone to fight, and the battle situation is still unclear to this day.
The Jiuyang Sect has reached a consignment sales agreement with the well-known company Jiuxiao Yunque, and it is expected that a large number of top-grade marrow cleansing pills will flow into the auction venue.
The case of the Shangguan family elder forcibly seizing the cave residence of a wandering cultivator has not been accepted so far. The Shangguan family has not expressed any opinion on the matter. The victimized wandering cultivator stated that he would fight against the powerful force to the end..."
Some precious information from all over the world was made public by the Hehuan Sect through the Lingying Stone. All the cultivators were stunned by this unprecedented operation. No one in the huge hall wanted to speak, only Chu Qing's clear and loud voice echoed throughout the room.
Under the stunned gazes of the crowd, the female cultivator named Chu Qing finished reading out the entire news summary in the time it took to burn an incense stick. Just when everyone thought the program was over, she lowered her head to tidy up the manuscript and spoke calmly again, "Next, I will report the details to you."
Huh? Wasn't the information clearly explained earlier? How much more detailed could it be?
And you just so carelessly recited this precious and hard-to-obtain information? And spread it everywhere? Just to sell your Soul-Breaking Shadow Stone?
Is that right? Then what about me who spent hundreds or thousands of spirit stones just to get a piece of information?
Those monks who previously obtained intelligence only through secret letters or oral messages were collectively plunged into deep shock and confusion.
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