The Journey to Godhood in Another World

In that spacious, bright, and simply decorated modern conference room, sunlight streamed gently through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows onto the gleaming conference table.

Director Xin En's expression was serious and focused. His gaze slowly and meticulously swept across the face of each team member. Finally, his gaze, like that of an eagle locking onto its prey, steadily settled on assistant director Cui Cheng.

Xin En leaned forward slightly, her voice low yet full of expectation, as if coming from a deep valley, carrying a hint of weariness and anxiety: "Xiao Cui, how is the theme song project progressing? Have any new drafts been submitted? I've listened to all the ones you sent me before very carefully, but I always feel like they're missing something crucial, something that can strike right at the soul."

Cui Cheng quickly bowed slightly, his movements swift and respectful, like a well-trained servant responding to a monarch's inquiry: "Director Xin, I forwarded all the songs sent by the entertainment companies to you as soon as possible. Judging from the current situation, the songs that best fit the mood of our script are those composed by the two diamond composers from Brilliant Entertainment and Jiayi Entertainment. Huaxi Entertainment promised to deliver the song today, but they no longer have any diamond composers, so I don't dare to have too high expectations for their work."

Xin En frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of struggle and resentment: "Those two songs are indeed commendable in many aspects, but in terms of conveying the delicate emotions, they always seem to be separated by a thin veil, unable to truly touch the softest and most sensitive strings in my heart. Although Huaxi Entertainment doesn't have a diamond composer anymore, don't they still have Liuli Yue under their banner? Last month, she almost single-handedly dominated the music charts, so she has considerable strength. I think we should wait for Huaxi Entertainment's work. I really don't want to compromise on such a crucial element as the theme song; that would be a desecration of the drama."

Just as Xin En finished speaking, Cui Cheng's phone seemed to be under a spell, suddenly making a crisp "ding" sound. The notification tone sounded particularly clear and loud in the conference room, which was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Cui Cheng's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly opened his phone to check. Sure enough, it was a song submitted by Huaxi Entertainment.

He quickly exchanged a glance with Shin, his eyes filled with both barely suppressed anticipation, like a child about to open a mysterious treasure chest, and a touch of trepidation, like a traveler groping forward in the dark.

Immediately afterwards, he skillfully operated his phone, his fingers flying across the screen to connect to the conference room's audio equipment, then took a deep breath and lightly pressed the play button.

In an instant, a melodious and ethereal tune flowed slowly through the conference room like a gentle stream.

The female singer's gentle yet slightly melancholic voice rang out first: "My heart is filled with worldly desires, and as I look up, the moon suddenly wanes."

"The mortal world is like three thousand flowers, and the eyes of falling snow." The voice seemed to have a magical power, instantly bringing everyone into a world full of poetry and sorrow, as if crossing the gate of time and stepping into an ancient and poignant painting.

Xin En closed her eyes slightly, her body involuntarily leaning back in her chair, as if the singing had drained all her strength, or as if she was completely immersed in enjoying it.

He crossed his arms in front of his chest, his fingers tapping lightly on his arms in rhythm, the rhythm of which seemed to be a secret dialogue between him and the song.

As the male singer's rich voice joined in: "Compassion is, in the moment of shattering, embracing a butterfly. Realization is, in muddy water, washing away memories, never to meet again."

Shin's brows gradually relaxed, and her expression softened, like ice and snow melting in the warm spring sun.

His mind began to involuntarily conjure up the dramatic and captivating love story of the male and female protagonists in the drama, as if a huge movie scroll was unfolding before his eyes, with each frame vivid and clear.

"I've seen soft words, blooming flowers, and tears that made me talk in my sleep. Love threads entwine several times, fragile roof tiles, and endless fear after an embrace."

The female singer's voice grew increasingly powerful, and her emotions became more intense, like a burning flame that burned ever brighter.

Shin's breathing became slightly rapid. He seemed to see the female protagonist with empty and sad eyes, like a soulless puppet, wandering alone in the darkness.

The atmosphere in the conference room became unusually quiet. Everyone was immersed in the beautiful singing, as if time had stopped, and the whole world consisted only of the melodious singing and the captivated audience.

The male singer's voice rang out again: "I respect you a thousand times, time flies by, I believed for a moment that I was loved. I've been torn apart, I'm alone with my raven feathers, but my piety is as flawless as the moonlight."

This lyric is like an incredibly sharp sword, piercing straight into Xin En's heart, as if striking the most hidden and vulnerable corner of his soul.

An overwhelming surge of emotion welled up within him, and his eyes gradually moistened, tears welling up like a flood about to burst its banks.

At that moment, he deeply felt that this was the theme song he had been searching for for so long.

This song is not just a simple combination of a melody and a few lyrics, but a perfect interpretation that resonates strongly with the soul of his work, like two lonely souls finally finding each other in the vast universe and embracing tightly.

As the song ended, the conference room remained shrouded in silence, a silence like a thick fog enveloping everyone.

A moment later, Shin slowly opened her eyes, her eyes glistening with tears of excitement.

His voice trembled slightly as he said, “This is it! This is the feeling I wanted. The lyrics, through the symbol of ‘dark moonlight,’ depict the process of searching for light in darkness, symbolizing the theme of finding hope and warmth amidst difficulties and challenges. The song tells the story of how, in the endless night, that bright spot of light is the white moonlight in one's heart, the future she envisions. This emotion expresses longing for the future and a yearning for light, showing that even in darkness, hope and warmth can be found. This is the theme song for our new drama!”

Seeing Xin En's excited expression, Cui Cheng felt a surge of joy and satisfaction, as if his hard-earned land had finally yielded a bountiful harvest.

He knew that Shin had been under tremendous pressure to find the theme song, and now that they had finally found it, the team's efforts had finally had a perfect start, like a ship that had lost its way in the vast ocean finally finding a lighthouse.

Xin En immediately stood up, her movements swift and powerful, her eyes revealing determination and resolve, like a warrior about to charge into battle: "Immediately arrange for the post-production team to create a promotional short film for this song. We need to perfectly blend the highlights of our new drama with this song, creating a powerful double impact through visuals and music to generate buzz for the drama's premiere."

As he spoke, he paced back and forth in the conference room, the rhythm of his steps mirroring the beating of his thoughts, which were already racing, conceiving various details for the promotional video.

The team members nodded in agreement, and the meeting room was immediately filled with a tense yet exciting working atmosphere.

Everyone understands that the confirmation of this theme song is just the beginning. A lot of post-production work awaits them, like a towering mountain waiting for climbers to conquer.

But at this moment, everyone's heart is filled with confidence and expectation, because they know that under Xin'en's leadership, this work, which embodies countless efforts, will surely become a stunning classic, like a star about to shine the brightest in the night sky.

PS: Original singers of "Black Moonlight": Zhang Bichen and Mao Buyi

Lyrics: Duan Sisi; Music: Tan Xuan