Recording My Beautiful Life!
Lu Chengqing's mind went completely blank at this moment...
Lu Chengqing even wondered if there was something wrong with how he had expressed himself just now.
I think I was talking to Senior Brother Xinghe about wanting to open the Tribute Ranking... but now, Senior Brother Xinghe, what's with you suddenly saying you're turning off the ads too?
Chu Xinghe didn't know if Lu Chengqing was confused or not; all Chu Xinghe knew at that moment was that this heavy snow was indeed an auspicious snow!
I, Chu Xinghe, just prayed to the heavy snow, hoping that the heavens would go blind, and look... now the heavens have gone blind right now...
Isn't this good news coming soon?
Previously, Haotian Mirror made a fortune, and the amount of money given on the Tribute Ranking was so high that even Chu Xinghe shook his head after seeing it...
These big shots from the Three Continents are seriously spending money like crazy! Are you guys just bored all day? You're showering them with rewards and showing your respect, just for that empty Tribute Ranking?
Is this necessary?
But upon closer reflection, who can live a life without being burdened by fame...?
Sometimes fame is even more captivating than fortune...
Chu Xinghe initially thought the popularity of the Tribute Ranking cool down after a while, but unexpectedly, it not only didn't cool down, but instead became even more popular...
Left with no other option, Chu Xinghe had Lu Chengqing shut down the Tribute Ranking.
It's important to know that the Tribute Ranking generates an enormous amount of revenue, and Xinghe's insistence on shutting Tribute Ranking down even alarmed the Grand Elder.
Although the Grand Elder would not interfere with Xinghe's various decisions, he should at least know the reason why Xinghe closed the Tribute Ranking.
In response to the Grand Elder's inquiry, Chu Xinghe explained that the Grand Elder was unaware that the Tribute Ranking was actually a double-edged sword. While it seemed to bring huge revenue to the Vast Heaven Holy Land, the Tribute Ranking relied on people giving generous rewards after they got carried away.
Initially, the bigwigs from all sides engaged in a fierce battle for the top spot on the Tribute Ranking, either out of curiosity or to prove themselves.
But the big shots aren't fools. Once they realize what's going on, they'll understand that our Vast Heaven Holy Land has been exploiting their competitive nature to extract these resources from them.
As the leader of the righteous path, do we, Vast Heaven Holy Land, lack those resources?
But what will people say about our Vast Heaven Holy Land once all the big shots realize this?
Does this count as making money through dishonest means?
The Grand Elder also strongly agreed with Xinghe's statement.
As it turned out, Xinghe's statement was correct. With the closure of the Tribute Ranking, many negative news stories related to it also emerged.
For example, an elder from a minor sect, in order to compete for a spot on the Tribute Ranking, secretly emptied the sect's resource treasury...
For example, a certain cultivator, in order to show off on the Tribute Ranking, spent all the resources he had painstakingly earned over the years.
After hearing this news, the Grand Elder remarked that Xinghe had indeed considered everything thoroughly.
Fortunately, the Tribute Ranking of our Vast Heaven Holy Land was closed quickly, so even though there were some negative reports, they were few in number and not a big deal.
However, if they continue to plunder resources by relying on the Tribute Ranking, the damage to the reputation of the Vast Heaven Holy Land will far outweigh the resources they acquire, especially as more and more issues arise.
Therefore, the Tribute Ranking has been suspended indefinitely.
Without the Tribute Ranking, things have become difficult for Lu Chengqing... So today, Lu Chengqing is also bracing himself to see if Senior Brother Xinghe can agree to reopen the Tribute Ranking.
But now, not only has the Tribute Ranking failed to materialize, but Senior Brother Xinghe, you're even shutting down the ads without warning?
"Senior Brother Xinghe... I was asking about the Tribute Ranking..."
"Yes... I know it's about advertising revenue, so let's shut down the advertising section as well!"
Lu Chengqing: "???"
"Senior Brother Xinghe, if we turn off the ads, then... then we'll be at a complete loss, won't we?"
Lu Chengqing was so upset that tears were about to fall...
Chu Xinghe was so excited that tears were about to fall...
No problem, Lu Chengqing, what you said makes no problem. With the Tribute Ranking off, we barely broke even. Now I've even turned off the ads. This round, our goal is to make sure we don't lose money!
Moreover, it's not just about shutting down advertising; we also need to increase investment... On the Blazing Sun Continent, the Haotian Mirror Magic Array exists almost everywhere there are people, but on the Demon Star Continent, the coverage area is only 80%. Isn't that too low?
Increase the investment... completely cover the Demon Star Continent!
And then there's the Spirit Beast Continent... As far as Chu Xinghe knows, the Spirit Beast Continent only covers 40% of the area...
Forty percent... Forty percent coverage area, aren't we being incredibly shameful?
This time, I'm not only going to cover the entire Demon Star Continent, but I'm also going to max out the Magic Arrays on the Spirit Beast Continent... Not only must all the people on the Spirit Beast Continent be covered, but all the spirit beasts on the Spirit Beast Continent must also be completely covered!
Lu Chengqing, oh Lu Chengqing, aren't spirit beasts our most loyal comrades?
So how can we show favoritism? How can we let our most loyal comrades not see this?
This time, we won't discriminate in any way. Spirit beasts must be fully covered. Don't even mention Spirit Beast Continent; the only reason we can cover it up is because Shadow Evil Shadow Continent hasn't returned yet. Once Evil Shadow Continent returns, the first thing we'll do is cover Evil Shadow Continent with it...
Our main feature is a Haotian Mirror Magic Array performs a 360-degree spin followed by a 180-degree somersault, covering the entire arena with absolutely no blind spots...
Hearing Senior Brother Xinghe's words, Lu Chengqing was so scared he wet himself...
Well... Senior Brother Xinghe... I came here today hoping to ask you for help... but the things you set up without warning, let alone help, are going to explode!
Haotian Mirror's revenue used to come from two sources: advertising revenue and tipping...
After the Tribute Ranking was shut down, advertising became our only source of revenue, but now even that only source of revenue is shutting down?
Not only are the advertisements shut down, but they're also planning to continue deploying more Haotian Mirror Magic Array across all regions of the Three Continents?
This investment is astronomical...
Not only is the initial investment staggering, but the subsequent operating costs are even more terrifying.
It's important to understand that once the Haotian Mirror operational, the larger the area it covers and the more Magic Arrays it contains, the more terrifying the resources it consumes.
In the past, Haotian Mirror was broadcast in different regions and at different times, which was to save costs.
After hearing Lu Chengqing's segmented broadcasts by region and time slot, Chu Xinghe was so angry he almost peed his pants!
Lu Chengqing, what are you bastard talking about? Different regions and different time periods?
Anyone who didn't know better would think our Vast Heaven Holy Land was on its last legs... What's with this regional and time-slot segmentation... Cut all of this out and replace it with unrestricted playback across all times and regions!
Lu Chengqing couldn't even imagine... With no source of income, yet the coverage area had increased, if the Haotian Mirror followed Senior Brother Xinghe's plan... how much would they lose every day!
"Senior Brother Xinghe... even if we wanted to broadcast all day, we couldn't... we don't have that many programs..."
Lu Chengqing stated that the most popular program on Haotian Mirror right now is the Super Imitation Show, which he has been planning recently. Apart from the Super Imitation Show, most of the other time slots are for commercials, in addition to some regular programs.
Now that all commercials have been cut, there's practically nothing to air during other time slots, aside from a few programs...
Chu Xinghe also gave Lu Chengqing's question careful consideration.
After all, the broadcast of Haotian Mirror needs to have something substantial, right...?
If there's nothing to broadcast, it's not appropriate to broadcast an empty show, right?
Chu Xinghe's first thought was whether to help Lu Chengqing put together a few shows?
But Chu Xinghe immediately rejected this idea!
Just kidding... If I actually did that, what if Lu Chengqing made those shows a hit...?
How can we boost viewership ratings?
Although the Tribute Ranking and advertisements are all shut down, if Haotian Mirror's program becomes too popular, do you know that Ma Liang and his gang of bastards might come up with entirely new ways to make money if they disagree with Lu Chengqing?
Wouldn't that be like lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own foot?
So after much thought, I absolutely cannot take this path. After all, I, Chu Xinghe, have been stabbed so many times by you bastards that my back is riddled with holes...
Do you think I don't know your tricks?
You can imagine that they've completely lost all sense of shame.
After much thought, Chu Xinghe finally came up with an idea...
Planning any program involves unpredictability and the possibility of being betrayed. The best way to make everything controllable is to keep the content being broadcast firmly in your own hands.
The simplest way to do this is for me Chu Xinghe, to do it myself!
Yes! No problem, your Haotian Mirror doesn't have enough broadcast time, right...? Then I, your Senior Brother Xinghe, will personally take action. This time, apart from all the programs your Haotian Mirror currently has, all the remaining time will be spent filming only me, Chu Xinghe.
Aside from the regular programming, whatever I, Chu Xinghe, do every day, you can film... just broadcast it directly!
Our program is called "Recording the Beautiful Life"!
And it will only record the wonderful life of me, Chu Xinghe!
This video features me, Chu Xinghe, appearing in person. There's no script, no set routine; it's simply a pure record of my life.
Whether this show becomes a hit or not is entirely in my hands, Chu Xinghe... and the entire direction of the show is also entirely in my hands, Chu Xinghe...
So tell me, how did that bastard Lu Chengqing betray me?
What the heck? What if this show becomes a hit?
Chu Xinghe stated that this was absolutely impossible... After all, it was recording his life, which meant that he, Chu Xinghe, was everything in the program, and the entire rhythm was entirely in his hands.
My days are filled with all sorts of boring things; I'll sit if I can, and lie down if I can, and sit if I can't sit...
I didn't exchange a single word with the audience the entire time. Tell me, what makes this lousy show so popular?
Who the hell would be so bored as to sit there all day watching other people's dull and uninteresting lives and grin like an idiot?
If you're actually attracted to this thing and can even laugh like an idiot, then your illness is definitely incurable...
So Chu Xinghe made a decision on the spot. "Let's go with my pace, Chu Xinghe! I can't think of any reason to lose this game!"