Chapter 525

On the silver screen.

In the ink‑wash stained heavens and earth, Taiyi Zhenren appeared riding a crane, swaying leisurely, and blurted out in authentic Sichuan dialect: "Oh my, this liquor is a bit strong~!"

"Hahaha!"

The audience burst into waves of laughter.

Chen Daoming, who was watching intently, hearing Taiyi Zhenren's Sichuan dialect, couldn't help but chuckle.

Immediately, he turned to Lin Mo and said, "Using dialect dubbing is down-to-earth; this idea is great—it retains the mythic flavor while adding a touch of everyday life."

Lin Mo smiled and said, "We checked some original texts and related literature, and found that Taiyi Zhenren's dojo is at the Golden Light Cave on Mount Qianyuan, which is present-day Mianyang in Sichuan Province."

Upon hearing that, Chen Daoming's eyes lit up: "No wonder you designed it this way!"

"Not only that, we also researched the dialect characteristics of the Shang and Zhou periods, and specially hired a professor versed in ancient Shu speech as a consultant!" Lin Mo continued.

As he was speaking, the little Nezha on screen, sporting smoky makeup, bounced out and flashed a grin at the camera, that mischievous, carefree look made Chen Daoming blurt out: "This image indeed has a touch of the playful spirit of Sichuan kids!"

Lin Mo gave an understanding smile: "Exactly, we wanted to create an image that is both mythic and vividly lively."

At the same time.

In another cinema.

When the audience saw this Nezha image, they also whispered among themselves.

"This Nezha feels ugly-cool ugly-cool!"

"Love the smoky makeup, love it!"

"Holy cow, this character design is too subversive!"

"Hahaha, this design is awesome!"

"Ugly-cute ugly-cute!"

"The Sichuan dialect is hilarious, hahaha!"

"This is what domestic animation should be like!"

"......"

On the other side.

Today is the premiere of Nezha: The Devil Boy's Birth; as artists of Morning Light, Chen Yao, Yang Chaoyue, and Tian Xiwei naturally went to show support.

They were still filming.

As for Re Ba, her scenes wrapped up in just a few days.

They gave them a rough time.

At that moment, the three girls from Hu Bei, wearing masks, sneaked into the cinema and sat in the last row.

When they saw on the big screen little Nezha with smoky makeup, various mischievous scenes.

"Wow! This is too cool!" Yang Chaoyue grabbed Chen Yao's arm, her eyes wide and round.

Tian Xiwei rested her chin on her hands: "Although it looks a bit fierce, it feels so obedient~"

When they saw Nezha chasing the townspeople running through the streets, Yang Chaoyue laughed so hard she slapped her thigh: "Hahaha, this little rascal is so real!"

When the scene showed Nezha and Ao Bing jointly resisting the heavenly tribulation, the three girls instinctively sat up straight.

Yang Chaoyue secretly wiped her eyes: "Why do I suddenly feel like crying..."

As the ending theme played, Tian Xiwei was still immersed in the plot: "Is it over already? I still want to see what happens next with Nezha and Ao Bing!"

"Come on, come on," Chen Yao pulled the two up, "Let's quickly post on Weibo to recommend it—this movie is absolutely worth a second watch!"

At the premiere, the lights came up, the screen still rolling the staff credits, and the auditorium was already filled with sustained applause.

Chen Daoming slowly took off his 3D glasses, then turned to Lin Mo: "Director Lin, this film..." He paused, seemingly searching for the right words, "will change many people's views on domestic animation."

Yang Mi also, while wiping her eyes, exclaimed: "It's so shocking! The special effect of the heavenly silk turning into red silk..."

"Not just the effects," Deng Chao interjected, "the story's core is incredibly moving! The line 'My fate is mine, not heaven's' is said perfectly!"

Chen He rarely put aside his joking expression: "Seriously, I've watched movies for years, and this is the first time an animated film has moved me this much."

The media reporters in the back rows had already set up their cameras, flashbulbs popping off one after another.

Several film critics gathered together, discussing heatedly:

"This narrative structure is too perfect!"

"The character arcs are so complete it's unreal!"

"It will definitely break the box office record for domestic animation!"

Lin Mo looked around, seeing audience members with reddened eyes or excitedly discussing, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily rose.

He turned to Yang Yu beside him and whispered softly: "We succeeded."

At this moment, Yang Yu's voice sounded a bit choked: "Boss, I... I'm feeling a bit dazed..."

Then, Chen Daoming firmly grasped Yang Yu's hand: "Director Yang, this film let me see the hope of Huaguo animation; if there's a chance, I hope to collaborate with you."

Yang Yu, feeling honored and surprised, said: "Teacher Chen, you're too kind! I... I still have much to learn from you..."

Re Ba also quietly walked up to Lin Mo's side, somewhat excitedly saying: "Husband, Nezha will definitely blow up!!!"

After the applause in the auditorium ended, staff reminded the main creative team to prepare to go on stage to give thanks, and the audience only then reluctantly stopped.

Many people pulled out their phones, eager to share their viewing impressions on social media.

The lights focused on center stage; Yang Yu, holding the microphone, his hand slightly trembling, said: "First, I want to especially thank my boss Lin Mo." He turned toward Lin Mo below the stage, his voice choked: "Without his trust and support, there would be no today's Nezha."

The whole venue burst into warm applause.

Lin Mo, down below, smiled and waved his hand, indicating him to continue.

"I also want to thank all the production teams... hundreds of days and nights..." Yang Yu said, then suddenly choked up, his eye sockets reddening.

At this moment, Lin Mo stood up and went on stage, lightly patted his shoulder, took the microphone: "As the producer, I want to say that this film's success comes from Director Jiaozi and all the production staff polishing it with craftsman spirit." He scanned the audience: "Huaguo animation lacks neither good stories, but lacks people willing to settle down and tell stories."

Chen Daoming also took the microphone handed by staff: "I've been acting for decades, and I rarely get this excited over a film." He looked at Yang Yu: "Director Yang, using modern animation language, you've articulated the spirit and essence of the Huaguo people!"

When the main creation team bowed together, someone shouted "Domestic animation rises!" and instantly sparked a resonance throughout the audience.

Under the flashing lights, Yang Yu secretly wiped away a tear, while Lin Mo gazed at the full audience and revealed a relieved smile.

As the premiere ended, topics like #Nezha Premiere# and #My Fate Is Mine, Not Heaven's# instantly shot to the top of the hot search list.

The comment section on Weibo was incredibly lively!

"Having just finished watching Nezha, I can say without exaggeration that this is a milestone in domestic animation! Morning Light once again refreshed my understanding!"

"Taiyi Zhenren's Sichuan Speech had me laughing to death hhhh"

"The part where the heavenly tribulation descended at the end made me cry outright!"

"This is the domestic animation we wanted to see!"

"Everyone rise! The ceiling of domestic animation has arrived!"

"I bet five cents, Nezha's box office will surely break 1 billion!"

"Can't you be a bit bolder? 1 billion? Who are you looking down on?"

"......"