Entertainment to the death, make a tokusatsu film that will crush the entire internet.

With its overwhelming publicity and top-notch production quality, "Swordsman's Journey" became an instant sensation.

It even seems to be gaining momentum to suppress the Land of Light, and the comparisons and debates between the two works on the internet are becoming increasingly intense.

Fans of "Swordsman's Journey" are elated and are actively promoting it on various platforms.

His words were full of denigration of Rainbow Cat and even the Land of Light.

"I highly recommend 'Swordsman'! The fight effects and scene modeling are absolutely top-notch in domestic 2D animation!"

"Personally, I think this is the best martial arts animation in recent years. The plot is tight and the characters are beautiful."

"After watching 'The Sword and the Jianghu,' I realized that although the anthropomorphic animal setting of 'Rainbow Cat' was novel, the sense of character immersion was still a bit lacking. The emotional resonance of the human figures was more direct."

"Is Ah Guang going to lose this time?"

They said they had a new work to respond, but it's been over a week and we haven't even seen a trailer. Are they out of ideas, or were they scared off by the quality of "Swordsman's Journey"?

"I think the character portrayals in 'Swordsman' are a bit bland, and the protagonist's growth line is a bit formulaic, but the production quality is too good to be true. The Kingdom of Light has indeed met its match this time."

……

Various comments were pushed to countless netizens by the massive traffic, creating an atmosphere that "Swordsman's Journey" was already in the bag.

Even some celebrities in the entertainment industry seem to have made a pact with each other.

Post clips of watching "Swordsman's Journey" on Weibo or short video platforms.

The accompanying taglines such as "conscientious Chinese animation" and "revival of martial arts" further boosted its popularity.

As for how many of these recommendations are genuine and how many are commercial collaborations, that remains unknown.

Inside a highly popular live stream room on the Starlight Live platform.

"Thanks to the 'Just Love Watching Jiebao Lose' brother for the hot air balloon! The boss is so generous, I'll give everyone a big thank you!"

Ke Jie is an eight-time Go champion, known for his entertaining live streams and witty remarks.

I was playing "Golden Shovel Battle" while interacting with the comments.

At that moment, a comment with a gift effect appeared on the screen.

The ID is the same one who just sent the gift: "Jiebao, have you seen 'Swordsman'? It's super good! Just as good as 'Rainbow Cat'!"

Taking advantage of a lull in the game when it entered the D-card phase, Ke Jie glanced at it and casually replied.

"I've seen it, and the production quality is indeed quite good, very high-quality."

"However... it's a personal taste. I prefer the style of 'Rainbow Cat,' which has a stronger sense of the martial arts world and the characters are more charming."

As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes lit up, and he slammed his hand on the table.

"Aha! Here it comes! My 3-star, 5-cost unit! Done!"

On the game screen, a glittering three-star, five-cost card makes its dazzling appearance.

Its terrifying combat power instantly swept across the chessboard, wiping out the opponent, and the word "Victory" popped up on the screen.

"666! Jackie's three-star, five-cost form is invincible!"

"Textbook example of gambling operation!"

"Hey Jelly, how did you manage to get zero damage from that four-star Jhin before? (doge)"

Amidst the cheering comments, the comment about the four-star Jhin stood out.

Ke Jie's face darkened.

"Moderator! Are you there? Kick that 'Just Love Watching Jiebao Lose' account! Yes, the one who just sent the gift!"

The live stream room was immediately filled with a joyful atmosphere.

After the broadcast ended, the assistant came over with a tablet.

"Ke Jie, a new commercial endorsement has come knocking on your door. Would you like to take a look?"

Ke Jie didn't even look up, focused on reviewing the game records on his phone, and casually asked a question.

"How much?"

He didn't even ask what brand it was.

Given his current status in the Go world and the live streaming community, coupled with his straightforward and sharp-tongued personality.

Brands that actively seek him out are mostly those who have already accepted his style and have relatively limited budgets.

The assistant gestured a number.

Ke Jie's brows furrowed immediately.

"So little? I've won eight world championships, and this is all I get?"

"It's not like I'm the chess gardener next door."

"But the other party's brand has a very high reputation in the industry, and..."

The assistant tried to explain.

"I won't answer."

Ke Jie interrupted, his tone resolute.

"Just say my schedule is full, or just say I'm not interested in the product."

"All right."

The assistant sighed and prepared to turn around to reply.

Just as the assistant was about to leave the room, Ke Jie, for some inexplicable reason, asked a question.

"By the way, what's the brand name? In the future, just recommend similar brands directly; you don't need to tell me."

The assistant stopped and turned around to speak.

"Land of Light"

Ke Jie: "???"

He suddenly raised his head.

"Say it again? Which Land of Light?"

"It's the Land of Light Animation Studio that made 'Ultraman Tiga' and 'Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit Seven Heroes'."

The assistant confirmed.

"hiss--!"

Ke Jie gasped and jumped up from his chair.

"Why didn't you say so sooner! It's Teacher A-Guang's studio?! Hurry up! Immediately! Get back to them right now, I'll take this endorsement! The terms are negotiable!"

Assistant: "What a jerk..."

Meanwhile, another national athlete, Zhan Ying, known for her "punching kindergartens and kicking nursing homes" style, just finished her prank live stream.

Her assistant brought a similar message.

"Yingzi, we have an endorsement offer for you. The price isn't high, but the brand is the Land of Light."

Zhan Ying's eyes lit up, and he acted almost without hesitation.

"Take it! We have to take it! Eating is the priority..."

"Oh no, it's my duty to support high-quality domestic animation!"

……

Inside the meeting room of the Land of Light animation studio.

Yang Qian smiled with pleasure as he looked at the distrustful gazes between Ke Jie and Zhan Ying.

"Teacher Ke, Teacher Zhan, thank you both for taking time out of your busy schedules to come."

"Let's skip the formalities. The reason we invited you two is to leverage your influence and expertise in the Go world to promote our upcoming new work from the Kingdom of Light."

Ke Jie immediately expressed his opinion, his tone unusually humble.

"You're too kind, Everbright!"

"I've always been a fan of the Land of Light, following it from Ultraman Tiga to Evangelion. It's an honor to help promote the Land of Light's new work!"

As he spoke, he glanced at Zhan Ying, signaling her not to undermine Teacher A Guang in front of him.

Zhan Ying, unusually, did not retort and nodded earnestly.

"That's right, Everbright, please feel free to tell us if there's anything you need our cooperation with."

Yang Qian smiled and pushed the tablet computer in her hand toward the two of them.

"To see what kind of work it is, you two might want to take a look at this 30-second preview first."

Ke Jie and Zhan Ying, filled with curiosity, leaned closer to the screen.

The footage, though only thirty seconds long, seemed to contain immense magic.

Against a backdrop of mountains and rivers in the style of ink wash painting.

A young man dressed in ancient costume holds a chess piece in his hand, his eyes resolute.

"Heaven and earth are the chessboard, and all living beings are the pieces! Jiang Liuer, proves the Way through chess!"

The image freezes on the title of the work.

"Go Master".

After thirty seconds, the meeting room fell into a brief silence.

Ke Jie and Zhan Ying almost simultaneously raised their heads, their faces filled with shock and disbelief, and they both gasped in surprise.

"this!!!"

Ke Jie's voice trembled slightly.

"Kuangda... are you really planning to produce an animation about Go?"

"And two movies at that?! They want us to be their spokespeople?!"

He knew all too well what this meant!

Go, a national treasure, has seen a gradual decline in popularity in recent years, with even fewer enthusiasts among the younger generation.

Now, the Land of Light, which has a phenomenal influence, is actually going to release a high-quality Go anime.

This is nothing short of a shot in the arm for the Go community.

Yang Qian smiled and nodded.

"Of course. I believe that both of you are the most suitable spokespersons in terms of professionalism, influence, and passion for Go."

"Everbright!"

Ke Jie suddenly stood up, his emotions running high, and bowed deeply to Yang Qian.

"On behalf of the Go community, thank you!"

Although Zhan Ying was a beat slow to react, he immediately stood up and bowed solemnly as well.

"Thank you so much, Everbright! Thank you so much!"

She now understood the enormous impact this work could have.

Yang Qian quickly got up and offered a helping hand.

"Hey, what are you two doing! We're all the same age, there's no need for such a grand gesture, please have a seat."

"No, this greeting is essential!"

Ke Jie insisted, his voice slightly choked with emotion.

Zhan Ying nodded vigorously beside him.

Looking at the two excited chess players in front of him, Yang Qian was also quite moved.

He paused, then continued, "By the way, the endorsement fees we discussed with the two teachers before were for one of their works."

Ke Jie and Zhan Ying were taken aback by what they heard: "???"

besides?

To the astonishment of the two, Yang Qian operated the tablet and played another 30-second clip.

In a modern urban setting, a young boy touches an ancient chessboard, and a phantom chess spirit appears.

"A thousand-year-old spirit awaits an opponent who can embody my will..."

The title of the second work.

Hikaru no Go (localized version)

Thirty seconds later, the meeting room was warm and cozy.

It was only because all the cool air had been absorbed by Ke Jie and Zhan Ying.

"Go Master"! "Hikaru no Go"!

A story set in ancient times, recounting the legends of classic Chinese chess players;

A modern story depicting the clash between contemporary youth and the spirit of Go.

Is spring truly on the horizon for the world of Go?

……

The following day, Starlight Video Platform.

The prepared publicity resources were launched instantly.

The animated poster at the very top of the homepage.

On the left is "Go Boy," depicting an ancient boy playing Go, while on the right is "Hikaru no Go," portraying a modern urban boy.

The slogans are even more domineering.

[The Land of Light 2D Animation: Twin Stars Break Through the Formation!]

[Go Master & Hikaru no Go launch simultaneously today!]

Witness how this young man uses the chessboard as his battlefield, making moves that determine the fate of his kingdom!

[Eight-time Go champion Ke Jie endorses the game, and national champion Zhan Ying highly recommends it!]

Behold, his sword sweeps across the land, while I, with a single move, decide the fate of the world!

A contest of wits and martial arts, this time the war begins.