Lungmen in crisis? Chongyue and Huai Tianpei head to Lungmen / Even "Sui" has begun setting his sights on Chen Qi?

Now, nobody cares about any of that. The background music has softened, and the only clear sound is the faint heartbeat indicated by the electrocardiogram.

On the spaceship, John, played by Chen Qi, seemed to sense that his life was about to slip away. His expression was somewhat panicked, and he looked around blankly, as if he had lost all sense of security in an instant.

At that moment, River, played by Alina, seemed to sense the instability in the emotions of the person beside her. The next moment, she made a move that surprised everyone.

She, who suffers from multifunctional autism, proactively extended her left hand to the other person. She didn't say anything, but this simple gesture calmed the flustered Chen Qi down.

Slowly, Chen Qi faced the outstretched hand and gently grasped her hand tightly.

At that moment, Chen Qi smiled, and Alina smiled too. Before their eyes, the moon... drew ever closer...

"Drop--"

As the electrocardiogram faded into a calm sound, all the images went dark, with only the gentle piano music blending with the sound of the electrocardiogram, indicating that the dream had finally come to a complete end.

A false, beautiful, perfect dream has come to a complete end, leaving only those who witnessed it weeping their eyes out.

"River... River has multifunctional autism... She actually... she actually reached out to John on her own initiative..."

"What am I doing... acting like an idiot, I clearly wanted to laugh, why am I crying like this... Waaaaah..."

Muelsyse's murmurs went unheard, for almost everyone was in the same boat as her. In the painting, everyone watching " To the To the Moon" was in tears, their expressions a mixture of crying, laughing, or perhaps laughing through their tears.

There are generally two types of tragedies in this world. One type is one that makes you burst into tears after watching it, crying for the twisted and tragic plot and venting your emotions wildly.

Another type... uses extreme warmth to constantly touch the softest spot in your heart, making you cry while simultaneously making you genuinely feel that the story is truly wonderful... making you weep while also making you involuntarily smile and say, "What a beautiful story."

Without a doubt, To the To the Moon is such a work. It won't make you vent wildly or cry uncontrollably, but whenever you recall the story, tears will well up in your eyes, and you will remember every detail and every bit of the work.

Furthermore, after watching it, you will genuinely want to continue living a good life. It's not a venting agent, but a mildly flavored candy that you'll find yourself loving countless times.

In the end, she waited for him, and he found her... That was enough.

"This is the best movie I've ever seen... I'll never find a more meaningful movie in my life."

Muelsyse merged all her water clones back into her body, letting the tears fall incessantly. But at that moment, another thought arose in her mind.

She shouldn't be wasting her time in power struggles at Rhine Lab; she should be using that time to do more meaningful things...

"I want to launch a fundraiser in Columbia when this film is released, specifically to use the money to help children with mental illnesses..."

"To commemorate this beautiful dream, this memory, I think... I should do something more meaningful."

Chapter 194: Is Lungmen in Crisis? Chongyue and Huai Tianpei to Lungmen

At first, everyone thought " To the To the Moon" was a science fiction film. However, as the story unfolded, everyone realized that it was actually a romance film with a science fiction background. Nevertheless, everyone was still looking forward to seeing what kind of existence the "moon" described by Chen Qi, the "Feranmut," really was at the end of the film.

As it turned out, Chen Qi delivered on their expectations. At the end of " To the To the Moon," they finally saw the knowledge that Chen Qi had been longing to share—for example, the land beneath their feet was actually a sphere, just like the moon they had seen.

And they all saw the moon. At the end of the scene, John and River saw the moon's appearance together. Although it was only for a moment, they all saw the moon appear as a bright yellow from the ground, which then turned into a gray, rock-like object with a surface that seemed to be covered with craters.

But at that moment, no one cared about the moon anymore; everyone was only weeping for the two who were heading to the moon, crying because they could fulfill their promise.

But everyone who cried also showed a genuine smile of relief. They felt satisfied and happy to have witnessed this beautiful, albeit fictional, ending.

"So in the end... it was all just John's imagination. In the real world, the River never got the answer it wanted until its death, and in reality... John never really remembered the River either."

In the end, the reunion between the River and John was nothing more than a false dream...

Filming for " To the To the Moon" has wrapped up, and Chen Qi and his team have stepped out of the painted world and returned to the real world. However, thanks to Saria and Kristen's immersion in their roles, and Chen Qi's early preparations for Xi and Alina, the filming process has been greatly accelerated.

As a result, when Chen Qi and his team finished filming and returned to the real world, they discovered that only a month had passed.

In just one month, the sci-fi romance epic " To the To the Moon" was completed. Not only was the script quality guaranteed, but the filming, acting, and plot were all impeccable.

All that's needed is for Nian to oversee the editing, and within half a month, " To the To the Moon" will be showing in various Mobile City across Columbia. And if all goes well, Chen Qi can also show " To the To the Moon" in Victoria, Laterano, Siracusa, and Syracuse, countries that have a fairly friendly attitude towards his work.

After filming wrapped, Chen Qi and his team stayed at Rhine Lab for the time being, awaiting the premiere of " To the To the Moon" once the follow-up work was completed. At the celebration banquet, Xi Yi remained deeply troubled by the ending.

"This is neither a tragedy nor a happy ending... like a dream, like an illusion."

"Yeah, it's hard to describe. It's not a happy ending, but it's not a bad ending either. I really don't know how to put it."

This time, even Nian, who always likes to contradict her younger sister, was in a low mood after filming " To the To the Moon". Nian, who was having dinner with Chen Qi and Talulah, didn't even get upset because there were no chili peppers on the table. She was in no mood at all.

"I used to think that after works like 'Darkest Hour' and 'Braveheart,' I was pretty much ready to graduate. But now it seems I still have a long way to go..."

Nian couldn't help but sigh, saying that Chen Qi's script for " To the To the Moon" really opened her eyes, completely outshining her in every aspect and making her realize the gap between herself and Chen Qi.

Putting everything else aside, even if you gave Nian ten lifetimes, she couldn't come up with a script like " To the To the Moon." If her previous comments about learning from Chen Qi were somewhat joking, then this time with " To the To the Moon," Nian is completely convinced and admits that she is indeed far inferior to Chen Qi.

"Seriously, Chen Qi, how many years have you been around? Although Xi Mei and I are among the younger ones in this industry, where do you get so much experience to write such great scripts?"

Nian asked Chen Qi with a slight puzzlement. At that moment, Xi and Talulah, who was standing next to her, also turned their curious gazes to Chen Qi. Since they learned that Chen Qi was the "Feranmut," no one in the crew had expressed any doubts about Chen Qi having so many good scripts. On the contrary, they trusted Chen Qi even more.

In comparison, Nian and Xi have been independent individuals for a much shorter time since separating from "Sui". They can be considered among the younger ones in this group of Feranmut, and their experience is obviously not as extensive as that of an "old monster" like Chen Qi.

This can be seen as Nian subtly probing Chen Qi's background. Clearly, now that Nian knows Chen Qi's identity, she has some peculiar expectations of Chen Qi... seemingly planning to use Chen Qi to do something?

"Well, to be honest, for almost any topic you can think of, I can basically come up with several works." Chen Qi, with the system at his disposal, confidently answered the curious crowd's question:

"As long as it's a literary work, you can trust me, of course, provided it can be made into a film. 'Yes, Prime Minister' has already caused us enough trouble, and I don't want to write any more 'masterpieces' that are meant to be criticized in the short term."

"That's true. After all, you've been chosen by the emperor of Yan and are going to film a movie in Lungmen, haven't you?"

Nian wasn't surprised at all by Chen Qi's decision, and instead asked about Chen Qi upcoming itinerary, saying, "So when do you plan to go to Lungmen? I dare say, things are absolutely chaotic in Yan right now."

"You sent your two unique martial arts manuals to Yan, didn't you? I dare say, the people from the Celestial Masters' Manor in Yan are definitely studying your two martial arts techniques all night long!"

After all, that was a martial arts manual written by Feranmut, and Nian was quite familiar with the people in the Yan's court. Chen Qi nodded in agreement and replied:

"After we release 'To the To the Moon' here, we'll go to Lungmen. I wonder how Wei Yenwu's preparations are going. Although we have plenty of time, 'Kung Fu Hustle' has the highest requirements for actors so far."

Chen Qi didn't know how far Wei Yenwu and Madam Wen Yue had progressed in their Tai Chi and Lion's Roar Technique. After all, he hadn't expected " To the To the Moon" to be filmed so quickly. Even if things went smoothly, Wei Yenwu and the others probably only had less than a month to practice.

Chen Qi was confident in Wei Yenwu's martial arts talent. Although Tai Chi has a very high ceiling, it's easy to achieve a minimum standard when filming a movie. Besides, Wei Yenwu has a solid foundation in martial arts; after all, he's a master from the Great Yan.

Chen Qi was mainly worried about Madam Wen Yue... Chen Qi didn't know how skilled Madam Wen Yue was in martial arts, but he remembered that she seemed to have strong Originium Arts and seemed to carry a grenade launcher with her. She wasn't as easy to deal with as she appeared.

But... the Lion's Roar Technique is a rather profound internal skill, and putting everything else aside, it's bound to disturb the peace. Hopefully, when he arrives at Lungmen, he won't find a Madam Wen Yue with a voice several tones higher...

"Director Chen Qi, you're here."

Just then, Kristen slowly walked over from not far away. Facing this director who hadn't shown her face for a full week since filming of " To the To the Moon," Chen Qi was somewhat surprised that she would come to find him so soon, and immediately asked:

"Ms. Kristen, you seem to be feeling much better... have you gotten out of character?"

"... I don't know either. I'll probably never forget this experience for the rest of my life."

After isolating himself for a week, Kristen looks a little more haggard than before, but his complexion seems better. Kristen brows have even relaxed a bit, as if he has figured something out.

"Where is Miss Saria? Didn't she come with you?"

"I spoke with Saria before I came to see you. It seems we didn't reach an agreement, but it didn't seem as bad as it could have been... In that respect, I need to thank you, Director Chen Qi."

Although she didn't reach an agreement with Saria in the end, Kristen didn't seem too upset. Chen Qi didn't know what the two women discussed, but it was clear that Kristen had accomplished both of Chen Qi's requests for him to "realize the Chen Qi" and "have a proper talk with Saria again" through this film.

Clearly, this time when she approached Chen Qi, she wanted to discuss matters related to the film and what would happen after it ended.

"I've already arranged with all the major cinemas in Columbia Pictures that 'To the To the Moon' will be shown in theaters as soon as the editing is complete, and I've already scheduled the best prime time slots."

"Furthermore, I have already sent representatives to discuss the other countries that have a friendly attitude towards you, Director Chen Qi, and they are all very willing to screen your film locally. Our compensation is also ready, so please rest assured that you will not be disappointed with it."

When the topic of compensation came up, a hint of embarrassment flashed across Kristen's face, and he couldn't help but say, "I'm sorry, Columbia as a country has a very short history... As you know, this country broke away from Victoria, and Victoria naturally didn't leave this country with much historical heritage."

"Therefore, the only compensation we at Rhine Lab can offer is some technological advancements and a large amount of funding."

"It's alright. I already understand Rhine Lab's sincerity. The crew really needs some funds now, so let's improve everyone's living conditions."

For Chen Qi, any filming is a win-win situation; his greatest gain is reputation points. Now that he has no shortage of Oripathy Suppressant or the ability to protect himself, he can never have too much money and reputation points.

Of course, Chen Qi also hoped that Kristen, the commander of Rhine Lab, would offer him an "honorary title" or something... but considering that Kristen was already a commander and Rhine Lab's influence wasn't that strong, Chen Qi gave up on the idea.

Besides, he couldn't very well ask for an honorary title, could he? That would diminish the prestige of this now-recognized "Feranmut"... The reason most people don't dare mess with him is precisely because of the immense power behind him and his own "unfathomable" nature, right?

Seeing that Chen Qi seemed uninterested in the reward, Kristen felt more confident about his plan. After some hesitation, he continued speaking to Chen Qi:

"... Also, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you in detail, which concerns what will happen after the release of 'To the To the Moon'."

"Muelsyse proposed a plan to me, which I reviewed and strongly support... and I hope you can also take a look at it if you are interested."

"... Although I'm only doing this as atonement, if you're willing to support me, I think I can bring you a better reputation... In the future, if this good reputation can bring you some influence in Yan and in more places, it will give you more say."

Kristen was also somewhat unsure of herself, but little did she know that when she mentioned the "better reputation" and "influence" it would bring, she had played right into Chen Qi's hands—this was exactly what Chen Qi needed.

After reviewing the proposal, Chen Qi's smile gradually widened. He seemed quite interested in the proposal, and perhaps... somewhat pleased?

Meanwhile, far away in Jade Gate, Chongyue stood firm amidst the flying sand and Jade Gate. He closed his eyes, letting the surrounding sand and dust batter his body, standing like a pine tree.

Slowly, Chongyue finally began to move. His movements were no longer as fierce and powerful as before, but instead became gentle and slow. His body began to relax, but it seemed that he would suddenly become incredibly strong. Every muscle in his body was adjusting in sync with his movements.

Along with his steps, sand piled up at his feet. Though the movement was slow, the sand that accumulated with Chongyue's steps slowly traced an arc, just like a painter sketching a pattern on paper.

This continued for about half an hour until Chongyue finally finished his set of boxing techniques. Under his feet, a huge Tai Chi shape was perfectly outlined.

Not far away, a burly man with thick hair and extremely well-developed muscles, resembling a tiger, slowly approached. Upon seeing Chongyue, he greeted him as if it were commonplace:

"--Practicing Tai Chi here again? You seem to be obsessed with this style of boxing lately."

"Tai Chi... I love this name immensely. It integrates the principles of Daoism and nature into its martial arts, not relying on brute force to win, but on using softness to overcome hardness, borrowing the opponent's force to strike back, yet it is not a martial art for killing." Chongyue, however, was not disturbed by this sudden remark. Instead, he prepared to conclude his practice and replied with a smile:

"Although I never mentioned it, I did feel to some extent that I had grasped the ultimate in martial arts. However, Director Chen Qi's set of boxing techniques has truly opened my eyes... There are always people more skilled than you, and there is always something beyond your understanding. Martial arts are endless, and I never imagined that such a wondrous method existed in the world."

"Especially this Tai Chi, which is like chaos, where Yin and Yang are in harmony, yet opposites do not contradict each other; it truly is the way of nature."

After finishing his practice, Chongyue turned his gaze to the tiger-faced man. Seeing that he had already abandoned his pack, he asked, "Brother Huai, have you decided to return to Lungmen?"

"I have no choice but to return. Even you admire that person's martial arts so much, so it must have great merit. Now that you've taken the initiative to practice Tai Chi, your understanding of martial arts has reached a new level. There's no point in me staying for another twenty or thirty years."

Huai Tianpei nodded. Facing Chongyue, whose understanding of martial arts had reached a new level due to "Tai Chi" and who was now even more difficult to surpass, he also planned to temporarily leave Jade Gate and gain more experience, which was better than staying here and waiting for the next match that he was sure to lose.

In particular, Huai Tianpei now has a second person he is interested in, namely Chen Qi.

"When that man named Zuo Le brought you 'Tai Chi' and 'Lion's Roar Technique,' it was the first time I saw you look so serious, and then so happy." Huai Tianpei still remembered the rare surge of emotion Chongyue had that day, and said:

"The person who can write about martial arts techniques that even you admire is definitely worth meeting. I plan to surpass him first, and then come back to challenge you."

"Haha, then I wish Brother Huai a safe journey." Chongyue was also in a good mood and immediately laughed, "However, Brother Huai may not like to hear this, but Director Chen Qi is not as simple as you think."

"Then I'm even more determined to meet him." Huai Tianpei's eyes gleamed with determination, and he said with a rare excitement, "You said he's an actor, but I don't think someone who holds a pen could write such a profound martial arts manual."

"Anyone who can teach martial arts must be a master of martial arts, and someone who can write down the martial arts techniques for all time so that everyone can learn them must be a grandmaster—and someone on the same level as you."

"I need to see that person's martial arts skills. He can write two martial arts manuals; he must have many more hidden treasures. This time, I'll definitely make him use his best skills."

"... If possible, I would like to go and see them, but unfortunately I can't get away."

Hearing this, Chongyue felt a little regretful. He also looked at Huai Tianpei's figure with a bit of envy. Huai Tianpei was the one who most wanted to see Chen Qi. Both of his younger sisters were there. Chongyue really wanted to go see Chen Qi in person and express his gratitude.

Of course, Chongyue also had some selfish motives... How could Chongyue not understand what Huai Tianpei was saying? With a martial arts master suddenly appearing out of nowhere, Chongyue also wanted to spar with Chen Qi —at his level, it was really hard to find a worthy opponent.

Chongyue had thought that Huai Tianpei could surpass him and become his opponent, but now there was another one... It was a great pity that he could not meet him in person and fight him.

Just as Chongyue was thinking this, suddenly, a figure darted out from the side. Zuo Le rushed over to the two of them and quickly clasped his hands in greeting:

"Chongyue! Something terrible has happened! His Majesty requests that you immediately come with us to Lungmen. Lungmen is in dire need of help!"

"What?" X2

Chongyue and Huai Tianpei were stunned to receive this news, while the anxious Zuo Le immediately replied:

"We'll discuss the details on the way. His Majesty has decreed that Chongyue must immediately travel from Jade Gate to Lungmen to oversee the situation!"

"The Imperial Calendar Bureau has noticed 'Sui's' actions, and it seems that the next step is not one to hide anything... it's at Lungmen!"

"Second brother?"

Upon hearing this, Chongyue immediately understood Zuo Le's meaning. When his second brother was mentioned, Chongyue's expression turned serious. He understood why the Yan Emperor had so urgently transferred him to Lungmen to oversee the situation.

His brother has already begun to make his move; his next step is Lungmen... And this coincidence makes Chongyue vaguely feel that his brother has set his sights on someone who now wields immense influence over this land...

Chapter 195: Even "Sui" is starting to set his sights on Chen Qi?

"What exactly happened?" Chongyue had no time to pack his things. He immediately set off with Zuo Le and Huai Tianpei on the road to Lungmen. Because of the critical situation this time, they no longer had time to leisurely travel to Lungmen and had to take a land boat.

This made Huai Tianpei, who planned to use his lightness skill all the way to Lungmen, a little frustrated. However, he knew that now was not the time to complain. Something big had happened in Lungmen. Huai Tianpei could not show it on the surface, but he was also a little nervous inside.

After all, he hadn't forgotten that he had a daughter in Lungmen. If a major crisis were to occur in Lungmen... He wasn't entirely sure of his daughter's abilities, but he figured she wouldn't be up to the task.

"... This is a long story, and the cause is rather comical." Zuo Le was clearly aware of the situation at Lungmen, but seemed somewhat reluctant to speak of it. After a long while, he finally revealed the truth:

"Chongyue must know that some time ago, His Majesty commissioned Director Chen Qi to make a film with the theme of 'martial arts'. Director Chen Qi ultimately decided on the subject matter of 'martial arts'."