Who Was Paying Whom?
Lu Chengqing didn't know what Senior Brother Xinghe was thinking, but Lu Chengqing knew that if they really followed Senior Brother Xinghe's request to invite the best and most expensive musicians and actors in the world, the cost would be astronomical.
The number was so large that even Lu Chengqing himself couldn't calculate it.
However, since it was Senior Brother Xinghe's arrangement, Lu Chengqing naturally dared not be negligent in the slightest.
Therefore, Lu Chengqing immediately ordered all the most famous actors of Haotian Tower to put aside their work and rush to the Vast Heaven Sect, no matter what they were doing.
The actors from Haotian Tower had no problem at all. Faced with Lu Chengqing's request, they had to come immediately, whether they wanted to or not.
However, this performance of the Battle to Vanquish Evil required too many actors, so many that even if Haotian Tower had all its best actors and musicians, it would still be a drop in the ocean.
So Lu Chengqing gathered his subordinates, and after a day and a night without sleep, they finally compiled a list of all the actors needed for the performance of the Battle to Vanquish Evil.
Lu Chengqing would call this cast the strongest, because it not only includes some of the more famous actors and musicians from the righteous path of the Blazing Sun Continent, but even some musicians from the Demonic Sect.
Because Senior Brother Xinghe instructed that the Millennial Grand Sacrifice is a matter for the entire Blazing Sun Continent, regardless of whether it is righteous Demonic Sect, so it must be treated equally.
As soon as the list was finalized, Lu Chengqing arranged for invitations to be sent to all of them.
But an awkward thing happened a day after the invitations were sent out.
Many people were willing to come to Lu Chengqing's invitation, but many more were not.
After all, these actors and musicians are not affiliated with Haotian Tower, so they naturally have their own work and performances on weekdays. They cannot be like the musicians and singers of Haotian Tower, who can rush over immediately upon receiving a message regardless of their situation.
So the problem arises.
Of those invited, almost 70% indicated that they might not be able to go to the Vast Heaven Sect due to various issues.
Although they were afraid of offending the Vast Heaven Sect, they were very polite, but what the hell was the use of being polite?
Having no other choice, Lu Chengqing immediately sought out Senior Brother Xinghe and explained the problem.
Senior Brother Xinghe's answer to Lu Chengqing's difficulties was simple and straightforward.
"Can't come, huh... more money!"
Good heavens, Lu Chengqing almost vomited blood after hearing that... Senior Brother Xinghe, do you know how much it normally costs?
If we add more money, how will we survive?
However, faced with Senior Brother Xinghe's arrangement, Lu Chengqing had no choice but to pay more money.
Faced with the offer of extra money, some people, as expected, opted to comply.
However, most of these invitees are world-renowned musicians, singers, and performers, and many of them are not short of money.
Therefore, even with the offer of more money, a large number of people still found various reasons to refuse Lu Chengqing.
Lu Chengqing was so angry that he almost went to Senior Brother Xinghe to complain again, but after thinking it over, Lu Chengqing decided it wouldn't work.
Senior Brother Xinghe entrusted me with this task, which shows he trusts me. If I run into trouble and go to Senior Brother Xinghe, wouldn't that make me, Lu Chengqing, look useless?
So after much deliberation, Lu Chengqing Senior Brother Ma Liang's most trusted Lu Chengqing, went to find his elder brother, Ma Liang.
"What the hell? Not coming? Are they crazy?!" Upon hearing Lu Chengqing's predicament, Ma Liang jumped up in anger.
A bunch of young musicians and singers, are you trying to give them too much credit?
Normally, they wouldn't even have the right to step into the gates of my Vast Heaven Sect. Now that our Vast Heaven Sect has invited them to participate in such an important performance, it's like their ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious Qingyan. How dare they refuse?
"Do they even know what this is about? Do they dare refuse the Millennial Grand Sacrifice?"
Looking at Lu Chengqing, Ma Liang was starting to feel an urge to leave the sect and kill him.
The Millennial Grand Sacrifice is the most important event of our time; how dare these musicians and singers refuse?
In response to Senior Brother Ma Liang's questions, Lu Chengqing stated that they were unaware of the matter, as the news of the upcoming performance of the Battle to Vanquish Evil was kept secret at Senior Brother Xinghe's request.
I didn't tell the people I invited this time.
Ma Liang was filled with grief and indignation upon hearing Lu Chengqing's words.
Lu Chengqing, you're so foolish!
As Senior Brother Xinghe and Ma Liang's most trusted confidant, you, Lu Chengqing, completely fail to understand Senior Brother Xinghe's meaning.
When has Senior Brother Xinghe ever spoken not been profound and unfathomable?
Every time Senior Brother Xinghe makes a move, doesn't it result in a huge profit for the sect?
So, do you think Senior Brother Xinghe will lose money by inviting musicians and singers from all over the world to perform this time?
You don't understand Senior Brother Xinghe's good intentions at all. Quickly tell me what Senior Brother Xinghe told you before.
Having learned his lesson from not remembering Senior Brother Xinghe's words last time, Lu Chengqing took notes of every single word when receiving guidance from Senior Brother Xinghe this time.
Quickly show Ma Liang what Senior Brother Xinghe said in the little notebook.
After reading it, Ma Liang's expression changed drastically.
"Lu Chengqing, are you confused! Look at what Senior Brother Xinghe said: you don't need to worry about the expenses!"
Don't you find that statement strange?
"Strangeness?"
Lu Chengqing was completely baffled... What was strange?
"Lu Chengqing, if you know that inviting so many actors would cost exorbitant fees, how could Senior Brother Xinghe not know? Therefore, Senior Brother Xinghe never intended to pay; he meant for them to pay us!"
Lu Chengqing: "???"
Lu Chengqing's mind went blank. "Um... Senior Brother Ma Liang, do you want to hear what you're saying...? What you're saying is even more outrageous than what Senior Brother Xinghe is saying!"
But Ma Liang quickly found the evidence.
"Lu Chengqing, look at this sentence... We don't want any of the smaller musicians or actors; they can't possibly earn that much... money?"
Ma Liang pointed to a sentence in Lu Chengqing's notebook and began to speak.
At first, Lu Chengqing didn't think much of what was going on with those words, but now, after being pointed out by his Senior Brother Ma Liang, Lu Chengqing immediately realized that there was something wrong with them.
What do you mean they can't afford that much money?
Does this mean that Senior Brother Xinghe thinks those minor actors and musicians are too poor, so they simply can't afford to give my Vast Heaven Sect any money?
So, Senior Brother Xinghe's intention from the beginning wasn't for us to give money out, but rather for the musicians and actors to give us money?
But does this sound like human speech?
We'll have them perform and then pay them? Are they idiots?
Under normal circumstances, Lu Chengqing would think these people were idiots and would never do such a thing, but this is Millennial Grand Sacrifice.
This is an epic Battle to Vanquish Evil, personally guided by Senior Brother Xinghe.
Just as Senior Brother Ma Liang said, is this kind of opportunity something that anyone is qualified to participate in?
Giving them money again... Are you crazy?! My Vast Heaven Sect is giving them a chance.
For this Millennial Grand Sacrifice, Senior Brother Xinghe used the Haotian Mirror to broadcast it to the entire world, so that everyone in the entire Blazing Sun Continent could witness everything that happened during the Millennial Grand Sacrifice.
What does it mean to be able to perform at the Millennial Grand Sacrifice?
That means that even if you only appear on screen for one second, the entire Blazing Sun Continent can see you!
Do you consider yourself a very famous actor?
You're only famous in a certain area... The chance for the entire Blazing Sun Continent to see you and know you is simply nonexistent in the past.
Only during this Millennial Grand Sacrifice will you have a chance to do it!
So Lu Chengqing understood!
No wonder Senior Brother Xinghe smiled so brightly when the cost was mentioned, because from the very beginning, Senior Brother Xinghe never intended for the Vast Heaven Sect to pay a single penny.
On the contrary... if those actors and musicians want to participate, you have to give my Vast Heaven Sect money.
Because my Vast Heaven Sect has provided you with an opportunity to be known throughout the entire Blazing Sun Continent and to perform in front of everyone on the entire Blazing Sun Continent.
Is there a problem with giving them a chance to spend some money?
Looking at Ma Liang's calm expression, Lu Chengqing why Ma Liang was Senior Brother Xinghe.
Compared to Senior Brother Xinghe, I am worlds apart from Senior Brother Ma Liang.
I had previously thought that inviting so many people would cost an astronomical sum.
However, Senior Brother Xinghe's original plan was not to spend money, but to make money.
While others put on shows and sell tickets, my Senior Brother Xinghe lets the performers bring their own funding to the show...
For this, you should thank my Senior Brother Xinghe... because without Senior Brother Xinghe, you wouldn't even have this opportunity.
Lu Chengqing suddenly realized that after spending half his life in the entertainment industry, he had been entertained by the entertainment industry itself.
Senior Brother Xinghe is the real deal when it comes to entertainment. Those actors who are usually high and mighty can be easily molded and manipulated by Senior Brother Xinghe!
But after thinking about it, Lu Chengqing felt something was off... If he didn't offer them money and instead made them pay, wouldn't they be even less likely to come?
"Hehe... Lu Chengqing, your brain is still too slow. Go and tell them all again to pay up, and that the Vast Heaven Sect is giving them a huge opportunity. If they refuse, the Vast Heaven Sect will never accept any more requests from them. Let's see if they still refuse."
Ma Liang casually instructed Lu Chengqing to do the task.
Lu Chengqing arranged for his men to send out messages overnight. Not to mention Lu Chengqing, his men were also stunned when they heard that they were to send a new message to everyone, telling them that they were not being paid to perform, but rather that they were being asked to pay to perform at the Vast Heaven Sect.
So what... branch president... isn't this news a bit too outrageous?
Now that you've announced this, will those who accepted the invitation not actually come?
The idea of people willingly taking money to come and perform for us just doesn't seem scientific at all, does it?
Although they found it unscientific, his subordinates still sent the message to all parts of the world as Lu Chengqing had requested.
When the news broke, musicians and performers from all over the world were stunned.
What the hell? The Vast Heaven Sect invited us to the Vast Heaven Sect there, and then... not only did they not pay us, they demanded we pay the Vast Heaven Sect the highest price possible?!
Has your Vast Heaven Sect gone mad?
Why don't you just send your disciples to steal it? At least put in some effort, okay?
You're practically asking us to deliver the money to your door? Even if your Vast Heaven Sect is the number one sect in the world, isn't that a bit too outrageous?