I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

"Shall we continue our conversation?"

"...Okay, okay."

Jiang Xia was completely stunned by the puzzled looks of the others.

……

Over the weekend, the edited version of "Weekend Appointment" aired on Hunan TV.

Although the part where Lu Ban saw the strange object was cut out, Lu Ban's remaining remarks are still noteworthy.

On Weibo, the highlights of this episode from Hunan TV have garnered countless comments.

I initially thought the director would be a very serious person, but he turned out to be quite interesting.

Lu Ban, my mental patient!

[Perhaps only this kind of thinking can produce such excellent films; isn't the essence of horror films to break the mold?]

At the current rate, "The Mouth of a Madman" will definitely be among the top three highest-grossing films in Chinese film history!

[Your Black Continent is like throwing an axe at the sky. The sky is so high and so vast; no matter how high you throw the axe, you can't even touch its surface.]

What's most terrifying about Lu Ban isn't his movies, but his love and dedication to them, and the speed at which he produces work. Even now, with all his fame, he doesn't even accept a single advertisement. He only appears in public when it comes to topics related to movies. If you ask me, if domestic celebrities could have Lu Ban's level of focus, our film industry would definitely be greatly improved!

My friend told me that the filming location for this show is haunted. Is that true?

[Thanks, Lu Ban. After watching the movie, I thought for a long time about whether the real world is real or not, and how long human civilization could survive in an astronomical apocalypse. I've already bought several sets of physics books!]

Lu Ban ignored these comments. He sat in front of his computer, where the system's cold and indifferent text quietly appeared.

[Works that launched a cinematic universe: 11]

Earnings: 100000000100000000

Congratulations on completing your career development task!

Settlement will now commence.

[Mission Exploration Progress: 100%]

[Task Completion Status: Perfect]

You have successfully built your own world, showcasing its unique charm to the audience. They are immersed in it, unable to tear themselves away, and they cheer and applaud the birth of this new world.

[Gained Silence Points: 10000]

Settlement complete

Returning to familiar places can sometimes spark new inspiration. Places you've been before may hold clues you never noticed before. Choose your adventure destination; the scenery of exotic lands is never static.

Please complete the task to receive the reward.

In fact, Lu Ban's earnings, based on box office revenue sharing, have already exceeded 100 million.

Even after deducting company taxes, the revenue from the movie "Lu Ban" is conservatively estimated to exceed one billion yuan. For many companies, one billion yuan might be their entire annual revenue.

But for Lu Ban, a billion in revenue is just a small goal.

Jiangcheng Industrial's land alone would cost more than this.

Moreover, in the face of an invasion from another realm, it makes no difference whether it's a billion or a hundred billion; they'll all die a horrible death anyway.

"The pressure is immense."

Despite earning so much money, Lu Ban still felt a lot of pressure.

Sometimes he felt that he was living worse than a dog, at least a dog is well-fed, watered, and walked every day.

Lu Ban, however, was all alone.

There's also a room full of roommates.

"I currently have over 100,000 Silent Points. Based on the rewards from the [Alienation] difficulty, I can easily spend these points on the next mission. Anyway, there's still halfway to unlocking the shop, and I can easily earn back the points I gain in the meantime."

Lu Ban muttered to himself.

"Let's see what options are available for the next mission. We already have two fragments of Du Danping's melody. Hmm, if we have the chance to go to He Island, we should also send Hongye's ashes back."

He carefully read the description of the task completion.

"Revisiting familiar places, does that mean I can repeat tasks I've completed before? The flow of time in this other world is different from reality. There must have been several years between my first and last visit to the Ruins of the City. Does this mean that the Silent Land allows me to travel through time in this other world?"

Lu Ban pondered.

And the world he lives in is also part of another realm, so perhaps he will have the opportunity to go back to the past?

"If Feng Yu's accident is related to the Silent Land, do I have a chance to save him? Or, following this logic, could I encounter the past Du Danping during a mission and ask him about the truth of the Silent Land?"

He had some brilliant ideas.

Because of what Feng Yu showed him at the horror movie theater, the Chosen Ones are able to intervene in the missions of other Chosen Ones without accepting their own missions. Therefore, if the missions in the Silent Land can ignore time, then Du Danping could undoubtedly appear at some point in the future, in some place.

Although Du Danping died in the past, he may still live on at some point in the future.

"Let's confirm our own tasks first."

Lu Ban chuckled. Given the current situation, the missions would only become more and more difficult. Missions like [The Madman's Mouth], which were given away for free, were purely a matter of luck. Even so, the follow-up to this mission almost made Lu Ban's head explode. It was not to be underestimated.

He looked at the task selection screen; this time, there were three tasks to choose from.

Chapter 256 [The War in the Pocket]

On the movie screen in front of Lu Ban were three pictures.

Lu Ban looked at the first picture, which was a deep and desolate forest. A cold wind swept through the forest, and who knows how many monsters were hidden in the lush woods.

War in Your Pocket

Your names are unknown, but your deeds will live on forever.

The Blood Moon of the Night Kingdom represents death, and the Demon Tide is the most dangerous calamity under this moonlight.

If the Gray Tower represents the wisdom and beacon of civilization of the Night Kingdom, then the Black Tower represents its death and the sword of darkness. Standing on the border of the Black Forest, they are the only walls standing when the demonic tide rises.

You are in the fortress, the blood moon has arrived, to be or not to be, that is the question.

"The Kingdom of Night may be vast, but we have nowhere to retreat, for the Black Tower lies behind us!"

"The Demon Tide, this is a major event in the Night Kingdom, and the level of danger is definitely very high."

One of the essential materials required for Lu Ban's [Last Words] is the heart of the leader monster in the Demon Tide. In terms of difficulty, this kind of task of fighting monsters head-on is definitely extremely difficult for Lu Ban.

Of course, if he happens to run into Xia, Lu Ban thinks this mission might be a freebie.

He didn't rush to conclusions, but instead looked at the second picture.

The picture shows a dilapidated house that looks quite old. However, the space around the house seems to be distorted, giving people an uneasy and eerie feeling. The strangely colored plants climbing on the walls also speak of danger.

Grotesque Town

Everyone in the town wore a strange smile, and you knew it wasn't meant for you.

The abandoned towns exist outside the city; they are isolated, xenophobic, and backward—these keywords form their basic impression.

This small town looks ordinary, but the people in it seem to be hiding some secret. Every night, a strange sound echoes through the streets. Believe me, you wouldn't want to know what it is.

A friend of yours has come here; she was born here and now it is time for her to return home.

"The air of my long-lost hometown carries the smell of blood."

"Another abandoned town..."

Lu Ban now has almost developed PTSD from the strange towns in the ruined capital.

Who knows if some sleeping evil god is hiding in these small towns, dreaming its own dreams?

If given a choice, Lu Ban wouldn't want to participate in this mission directly. After all, the description suggests that there's very little information to be gained. According to the usual practice in the Silent Land, missions that seem dangerous on the surface might actually be fine, while missions that are described in a lighthearted manner might actually be fraught with danger.

Lu Ban looked at the third picture.

This picture shows a desolate desert landscape, in which stands a magnificent golden city. The contrast is stark, yet the city evokes a dark feeling and inspires disgust.

【game of Thrones】

Not everyone can sit in the position of consul; if you want it, you must prove your ability.

The governor of the wasteland is the leader of a city-state, and democracy is the sole criterion for electing governors in every city-state, but true democracy does not lie here.

Bribery, threats, attacks, and assassinations—the political tactics of humankind have remained unchanged for millennia.

You will be choosing a candidate for consul, supporting his election, and helping him become the new consul. However, choosing whom seems to be a difficult problem.

"Democracy is nothing but the tyranny of the majority; the ignorant will only blindly follow and grovel."

"Palace intrigue mission?"

Lu Ban was somewhat confused.

He knew absolutely nothing about politics, nor did he know any election tactics or ways to win people's hearts. If he were to complete this task, the best way he could think of would be to secretly eliminate all the other candidates.

Of course, Lu Ban also had PTSD in this wasteland. He hadn't forgotten that there was a queen insect in this alien land who wanted to have offspring with him. If he went there rashly, he might be captured and drained by the queen insect before he even had time to complete his mission.

"It seems the best option is to go to the Kingdom of Night."

Lu Ban thought that if his current "last words" were truly discussed, they would be no less powerful than those of ordinary monsters. Moreover, he also possessed the mental pollution weapon of the delirium of a great being. He should still be able to put up a fight against the leader of the demonic tide.

The only difference is that if a tidal wave of monsters were to arrive, Lu Ban might not be able to handle it.

"So, if we go to the Land of Night, could we try to shake hands with the gods there and maybe even master magic?"

Thinking of this, Lu Ban couldn't help but feel eager to try it out.

Last time, Sia said the signal was bad, but this time she's going directly to the Night Kingdom, so she shouldn't still be outside the service area, right?

If there is still no response, Lu Ban may have to find a way to complain to the gods of the Night Kingdom.

With that in mind, Lu Ban first spent fifty Silent Points to draw a [Madman's Knowledge].

This skull resembles a human skull, but it appears as if it were melted rubber that had solidified again, exhibiting a twisted quality.

Lu Ban crushed the skull.

Countless murmurs instantly overwhelmed Lu Ban.

"...This year's harvest is bountiful, a warehouse full of mushrooms, and lots of mice too. Very good, very good, at least there's something to look forward to..."