After the theme for the Millennium Joy Festival was decided, none of the disciples from the Earth and Wood Division dared to start work. Wasn't the theme a bit too bold?
So, the disciples from the Earth and Wood Division, led by Senior Brother Feng Fei, reported this news to the Sect almost immediately.
When Sect Master Gu Mingchao and the Great Elder heard the words "Millennium Joy Festival," they were utterly confused.
What... do you even realize what you're saying?
Turning a sacrificial ceremony into a celebration? Is this something a person could even think of?
What? This was Xinghe's idea?
Even if it was Xinghe's idea, isn't it a bit too outrageous?
So, what exactly is Xinghe planning?
The Great Elder wanted to immediately ask Xinghe, but the Sect Master stopped him.
To be honest, if this news came from anyone else, even if Elder He came up with the Millennium Joy Festival, Gu Mingchao would have to check if Elder He had lost his mind.But this came from Xinghe...
When has Xinghe ever disappointed the Sect?
When has Xinghe ever acted recklessly?
So, if Xinghe proposed the theme for the Millennium Joy Festival, there must be a deeper meaning.
Gu Mingchao advised the Great Elder not to be hasty. Since we entrusted the Millennium Joy Festival to Xinghe, we must trust him. Let's just wait and see!
Although the Great Elder was confused, thinking about Xinghe's past, he eventually nodded.
Since we chose Xinghe, we must trust him completely. Xinghe has never let us down.
In the end, the Great Elder waved his hand and decided to go with Xinghe's idea!
The disciples from the Earth and Wood Division left the Grand Sky Palace with bewildered expressions. But since both the Sect Master and the Great Elder had agreed, what else could they say...
Just do it... according to Junior Brother Xinghe's plan, make it as festive as possible... This Millennium Joy Festival is bound to be a huge surprise for the whole world...
Feng Fei was also bewildered, but seeing Junior Brother Xinghe's confident demeanor, he could only choose to trust him.
Soon, Lu Chengqing received the message from the Sect and rushed back from the Southern Branch to the Grand Sky Sect.
Initially, Lu Chengqing was reluctant to return, as he had been busy with various fantasy films recently.
It's undeniable that the allure of fantasy films is overwhelming.
Every performance was packed... If you looked at the venues, every possible space was filled with spectators.
Although Senior Brother Xinghe claimed that art is priceless and refused to sell tickets... Lu Chengqing still made a lot of money.
With the Respect List out, the big shots felt embarrassed not to tip a little when watching a performance.
The most crucial part was when Cheng Xiaotian had just reached the top of the Respect List, only to be surpassed by Cloud Soar Sect Master Xing Yushen's tips before he could even warm his seat.
Initially, Lu Chengqing didn't care, but Cheng Xiaotian couldn't stand it.
Who is this Xing Yushen from the Cloud Soar Sect? You want to compete with me for the top spot?
Cheng Xiaotian couldn't sit still and immediately spent a batch of Spirit Stones to knock the Cloud Soar Sect Master off the top spot.
But the Cloud Soar Sect Master wasn't one to take a loss. You want to challenge me, Cheng Xiaotian? Do you think I'll back down?
So, the two big shots fiercely competed on the Respect List.
Now, the Respect List is more intense than the Heavenly Dao list.
The big shots took turns on stage, sparing no expense for their rankings.
Lu Chengqing was making a fortune.
But just when Lu Chengqing was grinning from ear to ear, he suddenly received a message to return to the Sect, which made him furious.
Do you know how much I'll lose by missing a day of performances?
What? Senior Brother Xinghe summoned me? Quick, quick... set up the teleportation array... I need to return to the Sect!
Known for his frugality, Lu Chengqing immediately used the teleportation array to return to the Sect upon Senior Brother Xinghe's summons.
Soon, Lu Chengqing met Senior Brother Xinghe and learned the purpose of his summons.
For the Millennium Joy Festival?
But what does the Millennium Joy Festival have to do with me, Lu Chengqing? I'm in charge of entertainment... I know nothing about sacrificial ceremonies.
But soon, after learning about Senior Brother Xinghe's plan, Lu Chengqing was dumbfounded.
What... Senior Brother Xinghe, do you even hear what you're saying... This is nonsense, you know that?
You want to gather the best musicians in the world... the strongest performers... to put on a show at the Millennium Joy Festival?
Senior Brother Xinghe, are you sure you're not pulling my leg?
This Millennium Joy Festival is such a solemn event, shouldn't we make it more somber?
At first, Lu Chengqing thought Senior Brother Xinghe wanted to find the best musicians to play some melancholic tunes, and as for the best performers, he thought they were supposed to cry on stage?
Actually, Senior Brother Xinghe, you don't need to hire those actors. You have no idea, during every grand festival, those big shots' performances are better than professional performers...
But soon, Lu Chengqing realized it wasn't what he thought. Senior Brother Xinghe wasn't asking professional performers to perform that... but other programs?
When he heard what programs Senior Brother Xinghe wanted to perform... Lu Chengqing was stunned.
Using the Wan Ghosts Formation as a foundation, Senior Brother Xinghe wanted to recreate the entire battle against the evil forces as a story for everyone, allowing them to feel as if they were witnessing the battle against the evil forces from a thousand years ago?
Lu Chengqing was amazed by Senior Brother Xinghe's idea.
What... Senior Brother Xinghe, do you know how much manpower and resources such a performance would require?
Even with our Wan Ghosts Formation at full power, it would require countless actors and musicians... This is definitely an epic-level performance.
So this is what Senior Brother Xinghe meant by reminiscing the past?
This is what Senior Brother Xinghe meant by traveling through time!
Although Lu Chengqing had organized countless fantasy films, he was still terrified.
The final battle of the evil forces took place in the City of Ten Thousand Evils, where countless strong individuals from all over the world gathered. That battle was also the one where the world's strong completely eradicated the evil forces.
And Senior Brother Xinghe plans to build a city in the Grand Sky Mountain Range to recreate the entire battle of eradicating the evil forces in the City of Ten Thousand Evils. The scale of this battle, the high demands, even Lu Chengqing considers it an epic-level challenge.
It's only because Senior Brother Xinghe is the chief planner that Lu Chengqing dares to take on such a task. Otherwise, he wouldn't dare.
After explaining his idea to Lu Chengqing and seeing his dumbfounded expression, Chu Xinghe knew this was a sure thing.
This final battle against the evil forces, even with the Wan Ghosts Formation, would definitely be an epic-level endeavor to recreate.
The Wan Ghosts Formation could play the role of the evil forces from back then, but for the other actors and musicians, Chu Xinghe had Lu Chengqing estimate that at least ten thousand people would be needed to recreate the grandeur of that time.
As the person in charge of the Grand Sky Tower, Lu Chengqing knew how terrifying it was to invite over ten thousand performers, and according to Senior Brother Xinghe's requirements, the actors had to be top-notch.
Preferably, they should be famous actors from the Blazing Sun Continent.
Lu Chengqing knew that those famous performers on the Blazing Sun Continent were not cheap.
For example, the few in the Grand Sky Tower, if someone invited them to perform, their fees were exorbitant.
If we use performers of this caliber, the cost of this performance would be astronomical.
Listening to Lu Chengqing, Chu Xinghe was delighted.
Lu Chengqing, Lu Chengqing, do you think your Senior Brother Xinghe doesn't know how much this will cost? I calculated it from the start.
But you don't need to worry, the Grand Sky Sect can afford these expenses.
"Lu Chengqing, don't worry about the costs. Just invite them, and get all the necessary actors to the Grand Sky Sect as soon as possible. The script for the battle against the evil forces will be based on the real scenes recorded from back then. Remember, we only want the best, none of those small-time musicians or actors, they can't handle the... ahem..."
Chu Xinghe quickly stopped himself, almost letting it slip...
Tell me... what costs more than organizing a gala or entertainment?
Although I've never been in the entertainment industry, I've heard from Lu Chengqing that those famous performers on the Blazing Sun Continent charge a fortune for appearances.
A certain songstress, for instance, would charge a hefty fee just for a dance at a wealthy family's birthday banquet.
And that's just for small-scale performances.
How many songstresses, singers, and musicians would be needed for the battle against the evil forces?
Each one costs money, right? Such an epic performance, how much do you think it would cost?
Even the usually shrewd Lu Chengqing can't calculate this.
From Lu Chengqing, Chu Xinghe learned that the Grand Sky Tower used to organize performances during major festivals, inviting countless performers to sing, dance, and showcase their talents.
But the Grand Sky Tower used to sell tickets, so there was profit.
This time, we're organizing this for the Millennium Joy Festival, and we're not selling tickets, nor are we allowing tips.
How can we lose?
What? Those big shots dare to send tips during the Millennium Joy Festival?
They wouldn't dare do such a thing even if they had a century-long brain freeze.
So this time, we're inviting performers from all over the world to the Grand Sky Sect to perform this battle against the evil forces, and it's a pure loss!
We're not afraid of high costs. Lu Chengqing, just focus on inviting them. No matter how expensive the performers are, the Grand Sky Sect will cover all expenses, and such an event won't have any sponsors, right?
This is a guaranteed victory!
What's the point of organizing a sacrificial ceremony?
I, Chu Xinghe, will turn this Millennium Joy Festival into a Millennium Gala. Such an epic performance, you'll probably only see it once in your lifetime.
So, Lu Chengqing, we're not afraid to spend money. I want the best and most expensive performers. You make sure to invite them and coordinate with the Wan Ghosts Formation to perform this epic battle against the evil forces to its peak.
I'll cover all the expenses for the entire event!