This villain is too popular.

Chapter 324 Rewards Settlement, My Art Style Is Above Yours [End of Movie]

[The screening of "All Stars: The Grand Concert Hall on the Sea" has ended.]

[Movie popularity poll results have begun; rankings are being calculated.]

[Anime character, Tiandao Siming, is ranked No. 1 in popularity.]

The rewards you received are as follows:

[1.5000 movie views (10 times the current movie's popularity score)]

[2. Three character-specific custom posters]

【3. Exclusive Character Merchandise Gift Pack】

[4. Permanent theatrical version art style]

"As expected, it's number one again."

Tiandao raised an eyebrow and lightly swiped his fingertip across the popularity system panel.

He then glanced casually at the two rewards, '3 Character-Exclusive Custom Posters' and 'Exclusive Character Peripheral Gift Pack', and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Let's treat these fancy tricks as a little bit of luck."

With that in mind, Tiandao prepared to turn off the two rewards and take a good look at the 'permanent theatrical version art style' and what he could redeem from the theatrical version's special popularity shop.

But when he curiously clicked on the descriptions of the two rewards in the middle, Tiandao was stunned.

Because the actual effect of these two rewards was much greater than he had imagined.

【Name: Character-Specific Custom Poster】

[Effect: Each time a passerby views the poster, it converts into 0.1 popularity points.]

[Comment: 'From strangers to liking, there's a chasm called acquaintance.']

【Name: Exclusive Character Merchandise Gift Pack】

[Effect: You will gain 10 popularity points for each character-themed item sold.]

[Comment: 'Spending money on someone you like is the best way to show your affection.']

"So that's what happened."

Tiandao stroked his chin, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

"So, is Star Productions planning to push me down the path of becoming a virtual idol?"

With just a glance, Tiandao saw through the true intentions of the Stars Production Team.

The poster is meant to make the character Tiandao Siming known to many people outside the anime fandom who don't follow the series.

Exclusive character merchandise allows those who are already fans of Tiandao to further deepen their love for the character.

This whole set of operations is undoubtedly the same as what fan circles do.

However, compared to these, Heaven was more concerned about the other two rewards.

[Permanent Theatrical Version Art Style: Each appearance will automatically trigger detailed theatrical version-level visuals, and grant a special 'Charm Boost' effect in the Star World]

Without any hesitation, Tiandao directly added this passive ability to himself.

After doing all this, Tiandao looked at himself in the image through the dimensional screen.

Even though her appearance hadn't changed, the version of herself on the dimensional screen had her eyelashes glistening with tiny sparkles of light, her azure eyes reflecting the warm glow of the wall lamp, and even the strands of her hair shimmering with a soft sheen. It was as if she had applied a level 10 beauty filter, making her look stunning.

"This effect"

The Heavenly Dao raised an eyebrow, then suddenly raised its hand and condensed a point of 'vector'.

A silvery-white light shone in his palm. What used to be a simple ball of light could now be seen to have fine lines flowing within it, like woven silver threads, and even the dust particles stirred up in the air were clearly visible.

Then, Tiandao tried to activate the Star Eclipse Heavenly Eye. The next second, his pupils became even more complex, and many details that could not be fully displayed due to the previous image quality issues were now fully displayed on the dimensional screen thanks to the theatrical version's art style.

It's safe to say they've maxed out their budget; they're definitely budget warriors.

"So, now my style is truly superior to yours."

Tiandao raised an eyebrow at his reflection in the screen, tapped the screen lightly with his fingers, and spoke with undisguised smugness.

Although the theatrical version has just ended and the third season of the main series has not yet begun, he can almost see the fans' reactions on the dimensional screen.

They're probably already commenting "Tiandao is so handsome" and "The art style is amazing" again. It's funny to think about.

After experimenting with the art style of the permanent theatrical version, Tendou immediately opened the 'Theatrical Version Special Popularity Shop'.

The third season is about to begin, and after reading the original novel for the third season, Tiandao has already defined his own role.

That's the big villain of the third season.

For the Heavenly Dao, achieving this is not a difficult task.

After all, even if he does nothing now, his strength still far surpasses that of the so-called 'prodigies' who appeared in the third season.

However, winning and winning beautifully or in a way that is intimidating are two different things.

Thinking of this, Tiandao immediately looked at the 'Theatrical Version Special Popularity Mall'.

Because within this, there is something that the Heavenly Dao can use.

【Name: Tristana's Fate Silver Coin】

[Level: Perfect (Level 3)]

【Effect - Fate's Gamble: After use, it will start a special gamble where souls are used as chips, and the winner takes all】

[Comment: 'If you're not prepared to lose everything, you can't afford to take the plunge into this gamble, because the price of fate is far higher than you think.' — Cataclysmic Star Envoy, Trista]

[Price: 3000 million movie popularity points]

To set the stage for the 'Destiny Silver Coin of Tristar', Tendou intentionally or unintentionally played with the commemorative silver coin of the Scarlet Mist City in the movie.

At that time, the audience in the anime/manga world thought that Tiandao was just showing off.

Little did he know, he was actually laying the groundwork for the 'gamble of fate' that followed.

Because what Heaven wants to do is very simple: through gambling, turn those 'Children of the Stars' who lose to it into its 'subordinates'.

This allowed them to monopolize the rankings of the entire Starry Sky Ladder.

At that time, the rankings that the people below want will depend not only on their own strength, but also on whether they can offer the bargaining chips that Heaven wants.

Otherwise, the Heavenly Dao wouldn't even need to intervene.

Those who surrender their souls to him will naturally help educate those ignorant people who want to challenge the authority of Heaven.

This setting undoubtedly pushes the 'villainous attributes' to the limit.

But you must also admit that this domineering, almost dictatorial temperament is far more realistic and more appealing than the 'kind character' of the protagonist in a typical shonen anime.

Thinking of this, Tiandao played with the 'Tristana's Destiny Silver Coin' in his hand and said meaningfully, "First, you get the Martial Arts Badge, and then you play the ranking matches to determine the future affiliation of the branch."

"This kind of plot really reminds me of the 'Pallet Town protagonist' from a classic IP in my past life, who repeatedly captured legendary beasts but also repeatedly released them. However..."

At this point, Tiandao gripped the silver coin in his hand.

"I'm not the main character, and I definitely prefer the feeling of enslaving the 'divine beasts' to letting them go."

"After all, I've never said I'm a good person."

P.S.: The theatrical version is completely over. I'll write a volume-end summary tomorrow, and then start writing the new volume.

(End of this chapter)