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Chapter 167 Simulating King Zhou, entry: [The Mandate of Heaven]

Because of his previous work on promotions, generating buzz, and selling albums, Sheng Yunxuan hadn't had much free time.

By the time he officially joined the crew, the production team had already been filming for some time.

Although King Zhou is the protagonist of this series, there are too many characters in "Investiture of the Gods".

During this period, the crew focused on filming Fan Binbin's scenes, so it didn't cause any delays when Sheng Yunxuan wasn't there...

Fan Binbin plays the female lead "Daji" in the TV series "The Investiture of the Gods".

It has to be said that the person who came up with the idea of ​​casting her as Daji was a genius!
When Fan Binbin was filming, Sheng Yunxuan stood on the side of the set and watched for a while. She captured the foxy, bewitching, and ruthless charm of Fan Binbin perfectly.

Sheng Yunxuan also heard some rumors that in order to play the role of Daji, she went to Hong Kong Island to pray to the fox spirit for offerings, through the introduction of Xie Tingfeng's mother.

And coincidentally, from then on, Fan Binbin's career reached its peak.

TV dramas and movies began to flourish, frequently dominating trending topics and consistently ranking high on lists of high-earning celebrities.

It's because money comes too easily that people start to believe in these superstitious and shady things!

After filming a scene, Fan Binbin walked out surrounded by his assistants.

Her eyes lit up when she saw Sheng Yunxuan next to her on set.

The next scene to be filmed was another one showcasing King Zhou's bravery, so the crew dressed him in armor.

Sheng Yunxuan is over 1.8 meters tall and quite muscular, but his temperament is usually too gentle and clear, so it doesn't really strike you as much.

But at this moment, Sheng Yunxuan put on a suit of armor, and immediately exuded a more majestic aura, which looked quite different!
Fan Binbin walked over to Sheng Yunxuan, blinked her alluring fox eyes at him twice, and then began to reminisce about the past in a very open and generous manner.

The two had actually met once before at some charity gala, but they weren't very familiar with each other.

But given Fan Binbin's charming and tactful nature, this level of acquaintance was enough for her to have a good chat with Sheng Yunxuan!
Sheng Yunxuan didn't resist; this woman was quite capable and indeed not unpleasant.

Avoid any conflicts of interest, lest you accidentally get dragged into her mess later. But it's still okay to be friends!

On set, the two chatted briefly before the crew notified Sheng Yunxuan to start filming.

The scene depicted is roughly as follows: King Zhou is traveling when he is attacked by assassins. A stone beam collapses and crashes down on his carriage, but he casually catches it with one hand...

This version of "Investiture of the Gods" is quite faithful to the original novel.

Moreover, since the protagonist of the first part was King Zhou, the screenwriters clearly did some research on the character's image.

Besides being incompetent and cruel, King Zhou was indeed a brave and valiant man recorded in history, capable of dragging nine oxen backwards and changing the beams and pillars with a stroke!
Of all the previous versions of the Investiture of the Gods, only the animated film "The Legend of Nezha" didn't forget King Zhou's bravery.

In one version from Hong Kong Island, King Zhou was even drowned in a pool of wine by Daji...

By the way, in this version of "Investiture of the Gods", there is even a scene where King Zhou questions Nuwa!
It does have a bit of that prehistoric fantasy feel to it, but the Western theatrical flavor in this dialogue is too strong, which feels a bit out of place...

This scene must be filmed well, after all, this is the early appearance of King Zhou, and it must have that awe-inspiring and majestic presence!
During filming, Sheng Yunxuan used the term "Han Dynasty's Pride".

Sitting down in front of the camera, Sheng Yunxuan, dressed in imposing armor, leaned on his imperial sword with his eyes slightly closed.

Sheng Yunxuan's usual gentle and warm temperament suddenly changed, becoming increasingly fierce and arrogant, and his whole body began to exude a powerful aura.

His magnificent aura is dazzling and eye-catching. Even though it is as dazzling and intense as the sun, it still makes people admire him!

The production team took Sheng Yunxuan's first scene shoot very seriously.

Not only was the general director Jin Guozhao present, but even the producer, screenwriter, and director Cheng Lidong made a special trip to the set to see the results.

There was no other way. Although I knew Sheng Yunxuan was a good actor and should be able to handle it.

However, Cheng Lidong was still quite worried because Sheng Yunxuan's usual image was so different from the character of King Zhou.

However, when he looked up at the monitor and saw Sheng Yunxuan playing King Zhou, his eyes lit up and he was pleasantly surprised!

Director Jin Guozhao stroked his chin and couldn't help but say to Cheng Lidong:

"I still feel like something's not quite right, it's still too perfect!"

The phrase "too upright" means that Sheng Yunxuan in front of us has a dignified and dazzling aura, which even makes people want to follow him.

It seems perfectly fine for him to play a wise and benevolent ruler, or a leader who reigns supreme over the world.

The key point is that Sheng Yunxuan is now playing King Zhou, who is known throughout the world for his cruelty and tyranny!

It was precisely for this reason that the chief director, Jin Guozhao, felt somewhat uneasy.

However, Cheng Lidong nodded repeatedly and said:
"This scene depicts King Zhou during a wise and virtuous period, when he had a group of civil and military officials who loyally assisted and followed him. That's the right feeling!"

At this point, Cheng Lidong looked at Sheng Yunxuan on the set, his face showing appreciation, and nodded, saying:
"This shows that actors have their own interpretation and ideas about the role... No wonder Sheng Yunxuan's acting skills are so highly regarded in the industry!"

Upon hearing this, the chief director, Jin Guozhao, pondered for a moment and surprisingly found it quite reasonable, nodding in agreement.
"I just don't know if he'll be able to adjust after the filming..."

King Zhou's appearance was his peak, but he quickly fell into depravity afterward. Jin Guozhao couldn't help but worry about whether Sheng Yunxuan could adjust to the situation.

Let's not make it so that in the end, King Zhou looks even more worthy of following than King Wu (Ji Fa) in the final film; that would be too much of a mood killer...

However, Cheng Lidong, the real person in charge of the production team, was very satisfied with Sheng Yunxuan's performance, and Jin Guozhao didn't say much more, so filming naturally started smoothly.

With the cast in place, filming began, and the Goldfinger simulator was also activated.

【…】

[The biographical information of "King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty, Di Xin" is being entered into the database.]

[Entry successful!] [...]

[The fifteenth life simulation begins again!]

【…】

"In this life, you were born into an imperial family, the youngest son of Di Yi, the twenty-ninth ruler of the Shang Dynasty."

"Your elder brother is ineligible to inherit the throne because of your mother's lowly status; you, as the legitimate son, have been chosen as the heir!"

"As the crown prince of the Yin Shang dynasty, you are extremely brave, possess superhuman strength, and are skilled in both literature and martial arts. You are a destined ruler protected by the auspicious energy of the Purple Star, and are supported by the court and the people. After your father's death, you were able to smoothly inherit the throne and become the ruler of the world."

"Upon ascending the throne, you were ambitious and immediately implemented a series of reforms. With the assistance of Grand Tutor Wen and a group of loyal courtiers, these reforms proceeded smoothly, your power was consolidated, and the country's economy and culture developed."

"At this moment, you are a wise and virtuous ruler praised by all under heaven. Everyone hopes that under your leadership, the Shang Dynasty, which is showing signs of decline, will be revitalized and a new golden age will arrive."

"Amidst everyone's praise, you gradually lost your way. And with Grand Tutor Wen leading the troops to conquer the North Sea, you became even more arrogant without any supervision, and your inherent arrogance and conceit began to surface!"

"The turning point came when you went to the Nuwa Palace to offer incense. You, who considered yourself the chosen ruler, were captivated by the beauty of the Nuwa statue and, disregarding the objections of your courtiers, composed a poem inscribed with the character 'silver' to express your love."

"Such actions have undoubtedly angered Nuwa, bringing disaster upon you and your dynasty..."

"You, captivated by the beauty of Nuwa, decreed that the feudal lords should present beautiful women to the emperor. Su Hu of Ji Province, dissatisfied, wrote a rebellious poem outside the gates of Chaoge and raised an army in rebellion."

"But at this time, your power and strength were at their peak, and the small state of Ji was simply unable to withstand your wrath. In the end, Su Hu was forced to surrender and offer his daughter Daji as a sacrifice."

"At the same time, the nine-tailed fox, driven by Nuwa to wreak havoc on the world, seized the opportunity to possess Daji's body and came to your side."

"Under the bewitching influence of the nine-tailed fox, you became even more enamored with your power and desires, growing increasingly violent, embarking on extravagant construction projects, and heeding slanderous advice."

"Upon learning of this, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable of the Chan Sect immediately dispatched his disciples Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao down the mountain to assist you, intending to select sages and support you in reforming your ways. Yun Zhongzi, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals, even came to Chaoge, offering magical treasures to rid the palace of demons!"

"However, under the bewitching influence of the nine-tailed fox spirit Daji, the efforts of the Chan Sect disciples ultimately came to naught. You have even realized the truth that Daji is a demon, but you remain infatuated with her beauty and lies, beginning to deceive yourself and continue to sink into depravity."

"You began to grow increasingly mad and cruel, ruling the country with all sorts of tortures, imprisoning Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, causing the court and the people to become alienated from you."

"Your queen was murdered, your two sons were driven away by you, Huang Feihu, who grew up with you, defected, and your uncle Bigan died with his heart ripped out. Jiang Ziya, who originally came out of seclusion to support you, is now extremely disappointed in you and chooses to help Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, achieve his great cause..."

"In your fury, you launched an attack on Xiqi. Even though you had Shen Gongbao to advise you and the support of the Jie Sect, Xiqi also received assistance from the Chan Sect."

"The armies that campaigned against Xiqi suffered repeated defeats, incurring heavy losses and severely weakening the state. Xiqi, on the other hand, gained immense prestige, and the feudal lords of the land turned to pay homage to it."

["When Grand Tutor Wen Zhong returned, he found that such a great change had taken place in the court. He was furious but helpless and could only personally lead the troops to quell the rebellion in Xiqi."]

"But ultimately, there was nothing that could be done. With the help of various forces, Xiqi was defeated and killed, and his soul returned to the Investiture of the Gods..."

"After Ji Chang's death, Ji Fa of Xiqi succeeded to the throne and officially launched an attack on the Shang Dynasty from Qishan."

"At this point, you are deserted by everyone; your civil and military officials are either dead or have betrayed you, and you no longer have the strength to resist Xiqi."

["When the Zhou army stormed into Chaoge, you, adorned with jewels, set yourself on fire at Lutai, roaring 'Heaven's will is unjust' before your death, refusing to bow to the Zhou people, and thus tragically announcing the demise of the Shang Dynasty..."]

"After your death, your soul was enshrined as the 'Star of Heavenly Joy,' in charge of marriages in the human world, an allusion to your obsession with lust during your lifetime..."

[In this life, you originally had the best start. Although you encountered the calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, if you had been able to restrain your temper, you could have pacified the four directions and become a wise ruler. But it was precisely because of your stubbornness, arrogance, and cruelty that you ultimately suffered a crushing defeat and met a tragic end...]

[Simulation complete, Achievement Points +250]

[Rewards available: "The Sims' Memories" (10 Achievement Points required to view each time), the character attribute "Destined Ruler" (480 Achievement Points required), the character attribute "Supporting the Beams and Pillars" (200 Achievement Points required)...]

The character simulations are based on the script and the original Investiture of the Gods, unlike later fantasy novels, which completely lack various conspiracy theories.

Fortunately, there aren't that many people obsessed with the "primordial era" genre these days, otherwise someone would definitely be making comments like "the last human emperor"...

Sheng Yunxuan checked the simulation panel and nodded to himself.

Good heavens, he truly lives up to his reputation as the legendary King Zhou.

The previously simulated characters basically only had one attribute or even none. But this one, on the other hand, suddenly had two attributes...

Unfortunately, Sheng Yunxuan only had a little over 500 achievement points left, including those he had accumulated before.

After redeeming the "Chosen Ruler" affix, I didn't have enough for the second affix!
The second entry, "Replacing the Pillar with the Supporting Beam," was so obvious that Sheng Yunxuan could guess its purpose at a glance: simply to increase strength.

For Sheng Yunxuan, this was clearly unnecessary.

In modern society, Sheng Yunxuan has no place to use his superb martial arts skills.

Even if you add another entry for "supporting the beam and replacing the pillar" and turn it into a strongman, it will be of no use unless he goes to participate in the Olympic weightlifting event!

Sheng Yunxuan was clearly more interested in the other entry, "The Mandate of Heaven".

The chosen one in the mythological context...

The King Zhou in this drama is genuinely protected by the Ziwei aura!
The script includes a scene where Yang Jian descends the mountain, intending to assassinate King Zhou to prevent war from breaking out in the land.

Unexpectedly, King Zhou was a ruler destined by Heaven, protected by the Ziwei aura. Even Yang Jian, the most outstanding disciple among the third generation of the Chan Sect, was unable to get close to him...

The "Chosen One" affix, which requires 480 achievement points to redeem, is the most expensive affix Sheng Yunxuan has ever seen!

Although we don't know exactly how this entry will be presented, we can imagine that the effect will be quite amazing!

With this in mind, Sheng Yunxuan didn't hesitate and directly redeemed the [Heavenly Ruler] attribute...

(End of this chapter)