I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

"A skilled mortician, skilled in mortuary work, suppressing ghosts and demons, and possessing an invincible iron fist."

With the woman's punch, the gavel fell again.

“There are storytellers who use the past to satirize the present, their words flowing like law, their tongues eloquent and persuasive.”

The scene returns to the storyteller's small stage, dimly lit, with only two large characters written with a brush, powerful and resonant.

"Nine Schools of Thought"

This trailer has a traditional Chinese style, showcasing extraordinary people and eccentricities in the streets and alleys, giving it a feel of folk legends.

Tang Yu noticed that the corpse-stitching craftsman did indeed resemble her somewhat, and also bore a resemblance to her mother; in short, he was the kind of person who looked like a member of the Tang family.

No wonder the nurses said it was because Tang Yu was on TV.

"He actually managed to do it?"

Tang Yu recalled Lu Ban's earlier statement about making a movie about the Ninth Rank.

Where did they find these actors? They all seem to have the right feel for the role.

Tang Yu watched the trailer again while eating.

Although the trailer only showcases the characteristics of various schools of thought, the overall art style is very attractive. It uses ink and rice paper as its medium, and the transitions are also very characteristic of traditional Chinese style. In today's popular terms, it's very trendy.

The music is a blend of traditional opera storytelling with new rock elements, creating a unique and captivating experience.

There is no story, but through the depiction of the nine classes of people and the appearance of the city and its people, a scene of a group of people with supernatural abilities active in the shadows of history is sketched out.

Having some knowledge of the Nine Schools of Thought, Tang Yu was eager to see what kind of story Lu Ban would create after watching the trailer. Meanwhile, she noticed the nurses chattering away, discussing the content of the trailer.

"This is Lu Ban's first time filming a movie with this kind of subject matter. I wonder what role he will play?"

"I think that old man who runs very fast looks quite handsome. I like mature men like that the most."

"Tsk tsk, you've been into older men for quite some time now."

Well, Tang Yu really doesn't understand the way young people think.

As the trailer spread, more and more people saw it.

In the afternoon, Tang Yu went to work and felt that the people around her were looking at her strangely.

She invited the next patient in, and the young man who had just walked in was suddenly horrified when he saw Tang Yu.

"I...I'm not dead yet! Don't dissect me!"

"?"

Tang Yu glanced at the medical record. This was a delivery guy who had fallen and injured himself. He came to get a medical report. He should be mentally sound, right?

Or has the brain been damaged in the fall, making it even more serious?

Just then, a melody that sounded somewhat familiar to Tang Yu came from the guy's phone.

That was the background music from the trailer for "Nine Schools".

Chapter 586: There was no Photoshop back then.

To Lu Ban's surprise, the trailer for "Nine Streams" became a hit.

On short video platforms like Tomorrow Online, the trailer's views skyrocketed, even sparking some derivative works. Some content creators used simple costumes and props to cosplay the trailer's content, while others used simple line drawings to sketch a simplified version of the trailer. There were also covers, and all sorts of other things were created.

Since Tomorrow Online is also used overseas, there are also some reaction videos from foreigners who watched the trailer, which are also very popular.

Of course, these videos usually feature foreigners wearing headphones, swaying to the rhythm, occasionally showing expressions of surprise, shock, and disbelief, and finally praising it wildly to gain likes from the audience.

Everyone's familiar with the routine, and nobody cares whether the praise is genuine or not; as long as it's entertaining, that's all that matters.

Old Lav is old.

The comments section under the Weibo post where the trailer was released was buzzing.

[This trailer is so trendy! I never expected traditional Chinese style to be so fashionable; it even has a bit of an electronic erhu vibe!]

[Is the new movie an urban fantasy film? It seems to be set in a very early era; only that time could have produced such extraordinary individuals.]

[In the past, when we talked about traditional Chinese style, it always meant long-sleeved Hanfu, which we were all tired of seeing. But now, this style looks pretty good too!]

The trailer looks pretty good, but since this is a movie directed by Lu Ban, how about we all guess how many of these characters will survive?

"Damn, now that you mention it, I'm panicking! I actually thought that woman who dissects corpses was quite pretty. I don't want her to get burned again."

[I think you shouldn't have too high expectations for Lu Ban. Judging from the tone of "The End of the World," this movie will definitely have a tragic ending. These people look powerful, but in the end, none of them survive!]

[Seriously, if anyone survives, I'll livestream myself eating my keyboard!]

[You all don't understand Lu Ban's gentleness. He uses a knife to help you see reality clearly and cherish the present. Putting everything else aside, since watching "The End of the World" during the Chinese New Year, my family relationships have become much more harmonious.]

Am I the only one curious about the plot? Is this going to be a superpowered free-for-all? But considering the historical context, I feel there will be elements of conflict between China and foreign powers.

Cao Manwen, an archaeology major at Yannan University, also saw the trailer.

He originally thought that Lu Ban's mention of gathering material meant doing preliminary preparations.

When the trailer came out, Cao Manwen was completely dumbfounded.

Is Lu Ban making movies too fast?

Wait a minute, he said these are all documentary footage. Does that mean he wore a camera and went to film them?

Because it's from so long ago, it happened 90 years ago. There was no Photoshop back then, so the video must be real.

Cao Manwen is a bit lost.

He saw that his high school classmates were also discussing the trailer, mostly comments they had seen online. Cao Manwen couldn't suppress his political urges and typed something.

[That wasn't special effects, it's all real. I've seen Lu Ban. Superpowers really exist in this world!!!]

As soon as he sent it out, Cao Manwen regretted it a little.

What's the difference between this statement and that of an idiot?

It's exactly like when a group of people are discussing the latest movie about humans versus aliens and someone suddenly comes out and says, "These things are real, Area 51 is real, Roswell is real."

Sure enough, as soon as the message was sent out, the group, which had been discussing enthusiastically, fell silent for a moment.

Then, a group of people burst into a series of "hahahahaha".

Then, the high school class monitor, a tall boy, replied to Cao Manwen.

Hey Cao, you've got a pretty good sense of humor. If you had this ability to tell jokes back then, you wouldn't have been single all the time.

Wake up, Dr. Cao, this is all in the movies.

[I get it, this is the same as the previous marketing campaigns, right? I remember when "All Quiet in Spring" was released, everyone said it was a heartwarming movie, but what happened, Cao Xueqin? Don't lie to us.]

【Cao Manwen, have you gone mad from studying?】

Cao Manwen wasn't angry at all when he saw the teasing in the group chat.

He was admitted to Yannan University through proper examination, so he shouldn't hold a grudge against his classmates over something like this.

Moreover, if Cao Manwen hadn't witnessed Lu Ban's actions, he probably would have ridiculed those who believed in Lu Ban, just like his classmates.

Time will tell.

Cao Manwen sent one message and then stopped looking at the group chat.

He studied the trailer more carefully and found that the blind man Zhang in the trailer was not exactly the same as the one he saw in Panjiayuan, but rather completely identical.

Did that old man also participate in the film?

And this guy who moves mountains to find dragons looks a bit like Professor Hu.

Connecting this to what Lu Ban said, Cao Manwen suddenly became curious about the director's true identity.

Blind Zhang said he prolongs his life by constantly changing paper figures. It seems that Lu Ban is from the same era as Blind Zhang. Could it be that he is immortal?

Cao Manwen once saw a movie about a man who never aged from the Stone Age and lived all the way to the modern era. Maybe Lu Ban was such a person, which is why he had such amazing abilities.

"Wait a minute, if Lu Ban really has superpowers and can live forever, then the movie he made this time is a thing of the past. What about before?"

Cao Manwen suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

He hurriedly searched online for Lu Ban's previous works.

Input: "Crying".

Cao Manwen searched for Nanhua Private Renji Hospital and found that there really was such an abandoned hospital in Jiangcheng, which was demolished by a construction team!

Input: "All Quiet in Spring".

Oh, so everyone's criticizing Lu Ban. Never mind then.

Input: "Doomsday".

Well, this world is perfectly fine, and it shouldn't have been destroyed.

Cao Manwen was puzzled again.

Lu Ban definitely has some talent, but the movies he makes are a mix of truth and fiction.

"No way, this Lu Ban has such amazing superpowers, and all he's thinking about is making movies and making money?"

Cao Manwen didn't understand; he was deeply shocked.

If I had Lu Ban's abilities, I would definitely turn the cat downstairs into a beautiful girl first.

...It seems my own ambitions aren't that great either.

Lu Ban has made so much money from making movies, this superpower is really worth it!

It's not like those superhero movies where with great power comes great responsibility, and you have to save the world. Isn't it just fine to make some money and live a happy life?

Cao Manwen fantasized about his life with superpowers for a while and found it very enjoyable.

At this moment, Cao Manwen heard a notification sound and discovered that someone was looking for him on QQ.

Upon closer inspection, I discovered it was a high school classmate, and a girl at that.

Cao Manwen only remembered the girl's name after looking at the notes. It was Tao Hongying. He didn't have much of an impression of her, only that she was a girl who wore glasses, had double braids, and was honest and quiet.

Cao Manwen was taken aback when he opened QQ.

I believe you. Lu Ban definitely has a serious problem!!!