"If Gong takes third place, then the top three will all be Gong's works. That would be terrifying," Xiaoli said, seemingly thinking of something.
"Wow, I didn't even realize that until you told me! Dao, you absolutely have to hold on, or Gong will snatch third place from you!" Xiao Guang exclaimed in surprise.
Xiao Wen said, "The palace is very strong, but the Dao is not weak either. You must have faith in the Dao."
"We've been discussing this for so long, and we still don't know what Dao's works are called."
At this moment, Xiaoli suddenly spoke up, leaving everyone speechless.
They then realized that all their talk was useless, because even now, they still didn't know the name of Dao's works.
"It seems to be called something like 'Havoc in Heaven'."
Finally, Xiaowen took a look and then told everyone.
"Another mythological story?" Xiao Guang said helplessly.
“Mythological stories are too restricted. Apart from China, I feel that foreigners don’t really like them.” Xiaoqing shook her head.
"Gong's last work can be considered a groundbreaking innovation. The core of the story is very much in line with the modern environment, but the mythological story of Tao feels like it is inherently a level below Gong's works," Xiaoli said.
"Seriously? You guys really don't think much of our mythology?" Xiao Wen hadn't expected that just mentioning a name would elicit such skepticism from the three of them.
"Doesn't the current ranking say it all?" Xiao Guang didn't answer, but instead gave an example.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wen fell silent. Looking at the current rankings, he immediately lost interest and had no desire to discuss it further.
At the world forum, it was Japan's turn to show off its power.
"Hahaha, I knew it. The most powerful one is still Gong. Dao is just a lucky guy."
"If we're really talking about strength, besides Tom, who can compare to Gong?"
Seeing the smug faces of Japanese netizens, netizens from other countries expressed their disdain.
However, they did not refute it, because that was the current situation.
Although Dao's ranking is steadily rising, there is still a considerable gap between it and the top five.
Of course, some netizens still have confidence in Dao, after all, Gong was surpassed overnight, so Dao might also have a chance.
But such an opportunity is so slim that it is almost negligible.
Even many Chinese netizens are now preparing to accept their fate and starting to comfort themselves.
In this situation, very few people are optimistic about Taoism, except for...
Inside the courtyard house.
The lives of the elderly are often dull and uninteresting.
Besides frequently visiting each other's homes, they would sit in the courtyard after meals and start chatting about everything under the sun.
Wan Lei and his two companions had only just learned that Gong and Dao had both released new works.
They thought the matter would end there, but Gong did not play by the rules.
Not only did it catch Chinese netizens off guard, but even they were shocked by the palace's actions.
However, what shocked the three of them the most was Dao's move.
The three of them had just finished watching Gong's new work.
"There's a reason why Miyazaki is a leader in the global animated film industry," Wan Lei sighed, speaking with a hint of admiration.
"Yes, this work will bring Gong's reputation to an unprecedented level. Among all of Gong's works, even if it is not ranked first, it will be in the top three. If some other factors are added, it will be number one."
Gu Han commented that in just five minutes, it felt like a year had passed. They realized the true gap between the two sides from Gong's work, a gap that would probably be difficult to close in a lifetime.
"Whether in terms of creative techniques, drawing, visuals, or story, it achieves a balance between highbrow and lowbrow appeal. This is an animated film suitable for all ages, and it is truly an honor to be able to see it," Qingfeng said.
"We should thank Miyazaki for creating this animated film that will be remembered for generations to come. Of course, we should thank Dao even more, since he was the one who forced it out."
Ordinary people might just find it visually appealing, but Wan Lei and his two companions knew that Gong's work was unparalleled in every aspect. In particular, Gong's keen market judgment directly propelled the work to its peak, making it widely loved.
Even they felt that compared to this animated film, their own work was like a child's toy, completely incomparable.
When the topic of Dao was brought up, all three fell silent.
For a moment, they all felt there was no need to read Tao's works anymore.
After all, in the hearts of the three, Miyazaki's work was already invincible.
No matter how good Dao's works are, they may not be able to surpass Gong's.
"In any case, it is our good fortune that Chinese animated films have produced such a character."
Finally, Wan Lei said, "Yes, how fortunate we are to be able to see the rise of Tao when we retire from animated films in our old age."
It's as if I'm witnessing a superstar rising in the world of animated films, becoming a sensation.
"Perhaps Dao cannot surpass Gong this time, but in the future world of animated films, Dao will definitely have a place." Gu Han was very confident in Dao.
"This work by Dao is called 'Havoc in Heaven'," Qingfeng interjected.
Just hearing the name makes it sound familiar.
In China, the three most popular mythological figures are Sun Wukong, Nezha, and Yang Jian. Their stories have been passed down to the elderly and children alike. Even if they are not universally known, they are probably household names.
Actually, the three of them were somewhat disappointed when they saw the title. After all, the story was too familiar, and even if it was Dao, they probably couldn't come up with anything new.
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