Chapter 107
In just a few minutes, Hu Zhenzhen was described by online viewers as a kung fu master instead of someone who knew kung fu.
If the live-streamed match hadn't started, Hu Zhenzhen's skills in their eyes would probably have risen another level, and she might even have been rumored to be some kind of martial arts master.
Fortunately, the live stream started before this absurd thing happened.
[A kung fu competition! Hey friends, I've never seen anything this cool!]
[As expected of Hu, I only came to check out her competition after seeing her promotional material, and I didn't expect it to be kung fu!]
The uproar on the internet reached its peak when the host appeared on stage.
The reason is simple: Hu Zhenzhen didn't expect so many people to come to see it on foreign websites, so she didn't thoughtfully set up translators.
Foreigners don't understand anything once the interface switches from the judges to the host.
Does anyone know what he's saying?
[It's probably about introducing the contestants; I wonder if Hu will go on stage.]
This person talks too much. Can't we get started already? I want to see their kung fu!
Tell him to get out of the way, we want to see his kung fu skills!
Chen Kai is monitoring the popularity of the live stream.
Hu Zhenzhen is paving the way for martial arts films by doing this.
If this live stream is successful...
Even if it's not a martial arts film, any director who wants to make a film on this subject in the future can still reap the benefits.
Most importantly, this martial arts competition will not end in a single day.
There will be three to four more live broadcasts before a champion is determined.
For many years, no one in the martial arts world has taken the lead in doing something like this.
They finally found someone willing to support their competition and showcase their talents, and this person was a big celebrity with a generous prize.
In this situation, Hu Zhenzhen doesn't need to call everyone.
She had barely contacted the first person when the news spread.
Most of these martial arts practitioners have their own small circles, and there is some overlap between these circles.
Such a good thing, which only happens once every ten years, naturally spreads like wildfire.
"Boss, we can officially begin now."
Chen Kai leaned closer to Hu Zhenzhen and explained the current data.
"We're currently third in popularity on the live streaming website, and it looks like we can go even higher. Boss, let's get started."
Hu Zhenzhen nodded and gave Xiang Wei a wink.
Xiang Wei then stood up the small flag on the table.
The host on stage had been watching this side closely, and upon seeing the flag, immediately steered the conversation back on track.
"I believe many of the viewers watching the live stream are very interested in martial arts. Without further ado, please welcome Master Hou Liang of the Five Elements Fist to the stage and show us the charm of martial arts."
After saying that, he scurried off the stage.
His fear of being accidentally hurt amused the viewers watching the live stream.
"Seriously? That's all the courage you have."
[Hilarious! Guo Qian practically had his fear written all over his face.]
[Host: I'm outta here.]
Xiang Wei, who was at the scene, couldn't help but laugh and tilted her head slightly towards Hu Zhenzhen, "What do you think he's afraid of? This is a big event for someone who has practiced martial arts for decades. We can't let him get hurt by accident."
"That's hard to say," Hu Zhenzhen replied softly. Seeing that Master Hou Liang had already gone on stage, she didn't say much, only saying, "You'll see when you watch."
Staff members carried several straw mannequins onto the stage.
On the surface, the mannequin appears to be made of straw, but in reality, its feet are made of stone so that it can stand stably on the platform.
The main trunk of the wood and the straw are located above the calves.
The matter of contacting people was always handled by Hu Zhenzhen's staff, and even though Xiang Wei left the venue, she didn't know much about it.
They were a little surprised to see people carrying a scarecrow.
Why did you bring this up here?
“This is extremely important,” Hu Zhenzhen replied.
Hu Zhenzhen doesn't need to explain what happened next.
Because Master Hou Liang on stage has already started to take action.
This action is a real action. The Five Elements Fist resembles an animal when it is performed. The general public has some understanding of this, but in reality, they don't have a clear concept of the power of this style of boxing.
Master Hou Liang is the most skilled practitioner of Five Elements Boxing among those still alive today.
He was originally invited to participate in this competition as a judge.
However, after hearing that the live broadcast would be broadcast worldwide, he and several other masters changed their minds, replaced their apprentices, and prepared to take the stage themselves.
The scarecrow is the enemy in this exhibition.
Countless people want to showcase not only the beauty of movement, but also, and perhaps more importantly, the destructive power.
In movies, this can be conveyed through the reactions of supporting characters and their state when they are being hit.
However, when watching a live martial arts competition, because the opponent cannot be killed, it is difficult for the audience to realize how powerful their moves are.
For this reason, Hu Zhenzhen specially prepared a scarecrow.
After demonstrating their basic moves, each master will attack the dummy.
Straw is also something that is relatively easy to scatter, so you can see the condition of the dummy more clearly.
Master Hou Liang made his move, punching the scarecrow's arm, causing the tightly bound straw to fall apart, immediately eliciting gasps of amazement from the crowd.
In a short three-minute performance, the master threw over a hundred punches.
Hu Zhenzhen and Xiang Wei, who were watching up close at the scene, were both incredibly surprised and dazzled.
Not to mention the viewers watching the live stream.
How did you do that? Was it really not a special effect?
[That was incredible force! Just one punch, just one punch, and the scarecrow's hand was torn apart.]
[I'm not bragging, but if someone like Master Hou Liang punched me, I wouldn't even flinch. Of course, when the ambulance arrives, brothers, remember to lend a hand and save me!]
However, this live stream has only just begun.
From another perspective, the shock has only just begun.
After Hu Zhenzhen and Xiang Wei gave unprofessional scores, the next master took the stage.
This is a master knife wielder, surnamed Zhao.
Martial arts with weapons are more powerful, so the masters wield simple fake knives made of tin foil, which have little offensive capability.
This knife is only slightly harder than cardboard.
But in Master Zhao's hands, it was just like a real knife.
His movements were incredibly fast. When he struck with his first blade, Hu Zhenzhen didn't even see how he did it before the straw flew through the air.
"Wow!"
Apart from the sound of blades cutting through the air, all that could be heard on the field was the gasp of amazement from the crowd.
The chorus of exclamations formed a unique melody, and Master Zhao was all smiles after his performance, looking extremely happy.
"Thank you all for your support."
Unlike Hou Liang, he said a few more words before leaving.
The audience finally caught their breath during the pauses in his speech.
[Seriously? How come a master with such a sharp blade looks so kind and gentle?]
Is this the legendary wrathful Vajra?
Suddenly I realize I can't just randomly pick an old man laughing and playing chess under a tree on the street anymore.
This live broadcast was even more successful than Hu Zhenzhen had imagined.
Midway through the live stream, Chen Kai finally noticed the popularity of the live stream on foreign websites and quickly went to Hu Zhenzhen's side to tell her about it.
It was such a last-minute decision that they could only pick one person from the staff they had brought with them that day to do the translation for the external website.
Fortunately, this was a martial arts competition, so there wasn't much talking, and the staff who were temporarily brought on stage were able to handle it.
When all ten masters who were to take the stage today finished their performances and the online voting was launched, the audience was stunned.
What?! I can actually vote!
[If you don't understand, just ask: what does the champion of this competition do?]
[Family members, let's go! Vote for Master Hou! I heard the first prize is 500,000 yuan, enough for Master Hou to revitalize his sect!]
Soon, Hu Zhenzhen announced the voting method and the prizes for the champion, runner-up, and third place.
"The champion will receive a prize of 500,000 yuan and a dedicated martial arts support store; the runner-up will receive 200,000 yuan and a smaller store; and the third-place winner will receive 100,000 yuan and the smallest store."
Whether you're the champion, runner-up, or third-place winner, you can own a store; it doesn't sound like there's any difference.
However, when Hu Zhenzhen laid out the floor plans of the three stores in front of the audience, they understood how big the differences were.
The difference between 500 square meters and 100 square meters is already significant, and the final 50 square meters seems rather insignificant compared to the previous two rewards.
However, for these martial arts teachers, having a shop like this in the city center for teaching is already an incredible thing.
After all, before this, they had always lived in the corners of small towns.
Even promoting traditional martial arts and finding a few successors is not so easy.
Things are different now.
Hu Zhenzhen gave them the opportunity to promote themselves, allowing audiences across the country and even abroad to know about their existence and the existence of these kung fu styles.
Young people from all over the country who are interested in kung fu will flock here.
The best way for them to find these masters is to go to physical stores.
Winning the top three and securing a store means that for a long time to come, they will have a continuous stream of people willing to learn martial arts.
For these experienced craftsmen, this is the most important thing.
For viewers on external websites, the ability to vote is the most important thing.
Hey, why can't I see the voting option?
[Protest! We are also viewers, we want to vote too!]
This is discrimination! (It's wrong to treat people differently!)
[I really want to support that bald kung fu master, Hu, please, you absolutely must open the voting channel in the US.]
Viewers on foreign websites were very excited, and many scrolled through the page.
The staff responsible for translation weren't very skilled either. It took them a while to realize what they were talking about, and they quickly consulted Hu Zhenzhen.
"Mr. Hu, the viewers on the foreign websites are also saying they want to vote and ask for access to foreign websites?"
Hu Zhenzhen never expected this to happen.
After all, she never imagined that the live stream would become popular on foreign websites.
"Let's open up a portion first, and each account can vote once."
Hu Zhenzhen hadn't actually looked at the foreign websites yet, so she didn't really understand what the staff meant by "very popular".
"Remember to assign someone to manage the vote count on the external website. Since you've already voted, make sure the votes are tallied so everyone can see them."
When she said this, Hu Zhenzhen didn't think about the proportions on both sides at all.
The live stream was a great success, maintaining its position in the top three on the platform.
After all, this was the first time Hu Zhenzhen had hosted such a live stream, and she was already very satisfied with the results.
However, when Chen Kai handed her the data, Hu Zhenzhen glanced at it and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.
"How many people voted on the international website?"
"Boss, you heard me right, thirty million."
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