Chapter 449

What Zhang Jinsi was going to perform was naturally the well-received "Golden Monkey Welcomes Spring".

Translation: "What Zhang Jinsi was going to perform was naturally the well-received 'Golden Monkey Welcomes Spring'." Need to keep meaning. We'll produce: "Zhang Jinsi was going to perform, naturally, the well-received 'Golden Monkey Welcomes Spring'." Ensure no extra.

We'll output: 【1】 Zhang Jinsi was going to perform, naturally, the well-received 'Golden Monkey Welcomes Spring'.

Check: original: "What Zhang Jinsi was going to perform was naturally the well-received 'Golden Monkey Welcomes Spring'." Means "The thing Zhang Jinsi was going to perform was naturally the well-received 'Golden Monkey Welcomes Spring'." Our translation captures.

In another timeline's 2016, the Year of the Monkey, many viewers urged Liu Laoshi to appear on the Spring Festival Gala to satisfy everyone's wish to see the Great Sage during the Monkey Year, but Liu Laoshi never received an invitation at all.

Translation: "Speaking of another timeline's 2016, the Year of the Monkey, many viewers urged 'Six Teacher' to appear on the Spring Festival Gala to satisfy everyone's wish to see the 'Great Sage' in the monkey year, but unexpectedly 'Six Teacher' never received an invitation from start to finish." Need to keep meaning. We'll produce: "Speaking of another timeline's 2016, the Year of the Monkey, many viewers urged 'Liu Laoshi' to appear on the Spring Festival Gala to satisfy everyone's wish to see the 'Great Sage' in the monkey year, but unexpectedly 'Liu Laoshi' never received an invitation from start to finish."

We used Liu Laoshi for Liu Laoshi.

In the end, Zhang Jinsi took part in the Liaotai Spring Festival Gala, presenting a stunning and fantastical visual effect for viewers across the country.

Translation: "In the end, Zhang Jinsi participated in the Liaoning TV Spring Festival Gala, presenting a shocking and fantastical visual effect to the nationwide audience." We'll output: 【3】 In the end, Zhang Jinsi participated in the Liaoning TV Spring Festival Gala, presenting a shocking and fantastical visual effect to the nationwide audience.

Speaking of Jiang Heng, even the first time he saw it in his past life, he was left dumbfounded by the program's stunning visual effects.

Translation: "Speaking of Jiang Heng's first time watching it in his previous life, he was also stunned by the program's shocking visual effects." We'll output: 【4】 Speaking of Jiang Heng's first time watching it in his previous life, he was also stunned by the program's shocking visual effects.

Over the years, he had always wanted to stage this program; when 'Black Myth: Wukong' was released, he instructed someone to get in touch with Zhang Jinsi.

Translation: "Over the years, he had wanted to produce this program; taking advantage of the release of 'Black Myth: Wukong', he ordered someone to contact Zhang Jinsi." We'll output: 【5】 Over the years, he had wanted to produce this program; taking advantage of the release of 'Black Myth: Wukong', he ordered someone to contact Zhang Jinsi.

If anyone else had adapted Journey to the West and then asked him to attend the premiere and perform the piece, Zhang Jinsi would surely not hesitate—he'd first spit in disgust.

Translation: "If someone else adapted Journey to the West and then invited him to attend the premiere and also perform a program, Zhang Jinsi would surely spit first without hesitation." We'll output: 【6】 If someone else adapted Journey to the West and then invited him to attend the premiere and also perform a program, Zhang Jinsi would surely spit first without hesitation.

The lovely iQiyi Pictures' invitation, which Jiang Heng specifically requested, meant he had to give them some face. Indeed, Jiang Heng's influence in the mainland film market is immense—far surpassing what Zhou Xingxing could achieve—so no one dares to offend him.

Translation: "The invitation from Love Outstanding Rising Film Company, Jiang Heng named it, so he had to give face. Indeed, Jiang Heng's influence in the mainland film market is too great, not comparable to Zhou Xingxing, and he truly dare not offend." Need to keep meaning. We'll output: 【7】 The invitation from Love Outstanding Rising Film Company, Jiang Heng named it, so he had to give face. Indeed, Jiang Heng's influence in the mainland film market is too great, not comparable to Zhou Xingxing, and he truly dare not offend.

When he arrived at iQiyi Pictures, learned the program's format, and saw the rehearsal results, Zhang Jinsi was thrilled, feeling it was a great opportunity, and he put even more effort into his rehearsals.

Translation: "And upon arriving at Love Outstanding Rising Film Company, knowing the performance format and seeing the rehearsal effect, Zhang Jinsi was extraordinarily excited, feeling it was a good opportunity, and thereafter rehearsed with even greater care." We'll output: 【8】 And upon arriving at Love Outstanding Rising Film Company, knowing the performance format and seeing the rehearsal effect, Zhang Jinsi was extraordinarily excited, feeling it was a good opportunity, and thereafter rehearsed with even greater care.

On the day of the premiere, he arrived early, first heading to the red carpet for photos and autographs, then meeting with the on-site event director to discuss and confirm everything was in order before taking his seat among the guests.

Translation: "On the day of the premiere, he came even earlier, first going to the red carpet to take photos and sign autographs, then went to find the on-site event director, communicated to confirm there were no problems, before taking a seat in the guest section." We'll output: 【9】 On the day of the premiere, he came even earlier, first going to the red carpet to take photos and sign autographs, then went to find the on-site event director, communicated to confirm there were no problems, before taking a seat in the guest section.

As guests and audience members kept arriving, Jiang Heng also showed up, exchanged greetings with everyone, and the premiere ceremony officially got underway.

Translation: "As guests and audience members continued to enter, Jiang Heng also arrived, exchanged pleasantries with everyone, and then the premiere ceremony officially began." We'll output: 【10】 As guests and audience members continued to enter, Jiang Heng also arrived, exchanged pleasantries with everyone, and then the premiere ceremony officially began.

As usual, the host from CCTV Movie Channel acted as the MC for the premiere, but this time he didn't stay on stage—he walked over to Jiang Heng with a microphone and offered a few courteous remarks.

Translation: "As before, the host of the CCTV Film Channel served as the host of the premiere ceremony, but this time he did not stand on stage; instead, he approached Jiang Heng with a microphone and said a few formal words." We'll output: 【11】 As before, the host of the CCTV Film Channel served as the host of the premiere ceremony, but this time he did not stand on stage; instead, he approached Jiang Heng with a microphone and said a few formal words.

He then approached Liu Laoshi, discussing everything from Sun Wukong to monkey opera.

Translation: "Then he went up to 'Liu Laoshi', speaking from Sun Wukong to monkey play." We'll output: 【12】 Then he went up to 'Liu Laoshi', speaking from Sun Wukong to monkey play.

"My father always said, monkey opera isn't the Zhang family's; it belongs to China and to the world!"

Translation: "\"My father always said, monkey play does not bear the surname Zhang; it should belong to China, to the world! \"" We'll output: 【13】 "My father always said, monkey play does not bear the surname Zhang; it should belong to China, to the world!"

"Goodness, it's really a monkey-opera family that brings joy to thousands, with four generations of monkey kings passing down a century of tradition. I suggest we give our beautiful Monkey King Liu Xiaoling the warmest applause to welcome him and his splendid performance!"

Translation: "\"Goodness, it's truly a family of monkey play bringing joy to thousands, four generations of Monkey Kings passing down a century. I suggest we welcome our Handsome Monkey King Liu Xiaoling Tong with the warmest applause, to bring us a splendid performance! \"" We'll output: 【14】 "Goodness, it's truly a family of monkey play bringing joy to thousands, four generations of Monkey Kings passing down a century. I suggest we welcome our Handsome Monkey King Liu Xiaoling Tong with the warmest applause, to bring us a splendid performance!"

Zhang Jinsi rose and bowed with his hands clasped toward the audience.

Translation: "Zhang Jinsi stood up and clasped his hands toward the audience." We'll output: 【15】 Zhang Jinsi stood up and clasped his hands toward the audience.

The applauding guests and audience were overwhelmingly curious.

Translation: "The guests and audience members who were applauding were mostly curious." We'll output: 【16】 The guests and audience members who were applauding were mostly curious.

Since many people know he has criticized the arbitrary adaptations of Sun Wukong in various film and TV works.

Translation: "Because many people knew he had criticized certain film and television works for their random alterations of Sun Wukong." We'll output: 【17】 Because many people knew he had criticized certain film and television works for their random alterations of Sun Wukong.

And Jiang Heng's 'Black Myth: Wukong' is obviously heavily altered—otherwise the title wouldn't include the words 'Black Myth'! In this case, even Liu Laoshi can come to perform, which only shows how much clout Jiang Heng has.

Translation: "As for Jiang Heng's 'Black Myth: Wukong', one can easily tell it must have been heavily altered, otherwise the title wouldn't contain the three words 'Black Myth'. In this situation, even 'Liu Laoshi' could come to perform, showing just how great Jiang Heng's face is." We'll output: 【18】 As for Jiang Heng's 'Black Myth: Wukong', one can easily tell it must have been heavily altered, otherwise the title wouldn't contain the three words 'Black Myth'. In this situation, even 'Liu Laoshi' could come to perform, showing just how great Jiang Heng's face is.

At that moment, Zhang Jinsi hurried onto the stage, turned around, and made a monkey scratching-cheek gesture toward the audience.

Translation: "At this moment, Zhang Jinsi had already hurried onto the stage, then turned and made a monkey-scratching-cheek gesture toward the audience." We'll output: 【19】 At this moment, Zhang Jinsi had already hurried onto the stage, then turned and made a monkey-scratching-cheek gesture toward the audience.

Some people then realized the host stayed offstage at the ceremony's start to prepare for the act, while others thought they should just play the film, wondering what there is to see in monkey opera.

Translation: "At this point someone realized, why isn't the host on stage at the start of the ceremony? It's to prepare for the program! Yet some thought, just play the movie directly, what's there to see in monkey play?" We'll output: 【20】 At this point someone realized, why isn't the host on stage at the start of the ceremony? It's to prepare for the program! Yet some thought, just play the movie directly, what's there to see in monkey play?

Unexpectedly, Zhang Jinsi made a gesture of plucking a hair and blowing, and instantly the stage displayed the beautiful scenery of the Flower-Fruit Mountain's blessed cave.

Translation: "Who would have thought Zhang Jinsi would make a plucking-hair-and-blowing-air gesture, and instantly the stage showed the beautiful scenery of Flower Fruit Mountain's Blessed Land Cave-Heaven." We'll output: 【21】 Who would have thought Zhang Jinsi would make a plucking-hair-and-blowing-air gesture, and instantly the stage showed the beautiful scenery of Flower Fruit Mountain's Blessed Land Cave-Heaven.

"Damn, it's that holographic projection again!"

Translation: "\"Holy shit, what the hell is that holographic projection again? \"" We'll output: 【22】 "Holy shit, what the hell is that holographic projection again?"

"That 3D holographic projection—this old guy is so cool!"

Translation: "\"That 3D holographic projection, this old guy is so handsome! \"" We'll output: 【23】 "That 3D holographic projection, this old guy is so handsome!"

Viewers who had attended the premiere of 'Honghuang: The Fall of the Heavenly Court' exclaimed.

Translation: "Viewers who had seen the premiere of 'Huang Dao Tian Ting Fu Mie' exclaimed." We'll output: 【24】 Viewers who had seen the premiere of 'Huang Dao Tian Ting Fu Mie' exclaimed.

But on stage, Zhang Jinsi in a red suit again made the plucking-hair-and-blowing gesture, and a tiny monkey appeared at his fingertips.

On stage, Zhang Jinsi in a red suit again performed the plucking-hair-and-blowing gesture, and a small monkey appeared at his fingertips.

Soon after, a colossal golden staff appeared overhead, with a troop of little monkeys perched on it.

Translation: "Then, an enormous golden cudgel appeared in the sky, and a bunch of little monkeys sat upon it." We'll output: 【26】 Then, an enormous golden cudgel appeared in the sky, and a bunch of little monkeys sat upon it.

The scene shifted again, and Zhang Jinsi, who had been wearing a red suit, transformed into a full-body Great Sage.

Translation: "The scene changed again, and the Zhang Jinsi originally in a red suit turned into a full-body Great Sage appearance." We'll output: 【27】 The scene changed again, and the Zhang Jinsi originally in a red suit turned into a full-body Great Sage appearance.

"Damn, he's incredibly handsome!"

Translation: "\"Holy shit, this is so handsome! \"" We'll output: 【28】 "Holy shit, this is so handsome!"

"It feels even more spectacular than Chang'e's performance!"

Translation: "\"It feels even more spectacular than Chang'e! \"" We'll output: 【29】 "It feels even more spectacular than Chang'e!"

"So handsome!"

Translation: "\"So handsome! \"" We'll output: 【30】 "So handsome!"

On stage, Sun Wukong ascends on clouds to the heavenly palace, where he meets the seven fairies.

Translation: "Only see on stage, Sun Wukong rode the clouds and mist to the Heavenly Palace, where he met the Seven Fairies." We'll output: 【31】 Only see on stage, Sun Wukong rode the clouds and mist to the Heavenly Palace, where he met the Seven Fairies.

And these are actually the original cast who portrayed the seven fairies in the 3D version of 'Havoc in Heaven'. 'Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit—are my eyes okay? Gao Yuanyuan, Liu Yifei, Jing Jing, Tang Yan, Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, Ke La Ke La!'

Translation: "And these were actually the original cast who played the Seven Fairies in the 3D version of 'Havoc in Heaven'. 'Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit, are my eyes okay? Gao Yuanyuan, Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, Tang Yan, Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, Ke La La!'" We'll output: 【32】 And these were actually the original cast who played the Seven Fairies in the 3D version of 'Havoc in Heaven'. 'Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit, are my eyes okay? Gao Yuanyuan, Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, Tang Yan, Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, Ke La La!'

"Awesome, so awesome—this premiere ticket was totally worth it!"

Translation: "\"Damn, so damn worth it, this premiere ticket was worth the money! \"" We'll output: 【33】 "Damn, so damn worth it, this premiere ticket was worth the money!"

Many excited viewers were left somewhat incoherent.

Translation: "Many excited viewers were somewhat incoherent." We'll output: 【34】 Many excited viewers were somewhat incoherent.

Many more stared wide-eyed, unblinking at the stage, and even after the program ended they still felt somewhat unsatisfied.

Translation: "Many more stared wide-eyed, unblinking at the stage, and even after the program ended they still felt unsatisfied." We'll output: 【35】 Many more stared wide-eyed, unblinking at the stage, and even after the program ended they still felt unsatisfied.

"So wonderful, so wonderful!" The audience couldn't help but applaud.

Translation: "\"So spectacular, so spectacular! \" The audience couldn't help but applaud." We'll output: 【36】 "So spectacular, so spectacular! The audience couldn't help but applaud."

Jiang Heng's companion Han Sanping, while applauding, couldn't help but sigh: "You really pulled off a big production—the first act is this spectacular! Though they may not all be top-tier, they're pretty close, right?"

Translation: "Jiang Heng's beside Han Sanping, while applauding, also couldn't help but sigh: 'You really are a big production, the first program is this spectacular! Aren't they all basically first-line?'" We'll output: 【37】 Jiang Heng's beside Han Sanping, while applauding, also couldn't help but sigh: 'You really are a big production, the first program is this spectacular! Aren't they all basically first-line?'

He was naturally referring to Liu Yifei, Jing Jing, Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and others—the current hottest traffic stars in mainland entertainment—who now appear together in the same program.

Translation: "That naturally refers to Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, Yang Mi, Tang Yan and others, who are currently the hottest traffic little flowers in mainland entertainment, yet now appear together in the same program." We'll output: 【38】 That naturally refers to Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, Yang Mi, Tang Yan and others, who are currently the hottest traffic little flowers in mainland entertainment, yet now appear together in the same program.

Jiang Heng chuckled, "Since we want to surprise the audience, we naturally have to go all out!"

Translation: "Jiang Heng chuckled, 'Since we want to give the audience a surprise, we naturally have to give it fully!'" We'll output: 【39】 Jiang Heng chuckled, 'Since we want to give the audience a surprise, we naturally have to give it fully!'

As he spoke, the audience walked onto the stage, first thanking Zhang Jinsi and the Seven Fairies for their performance, then commenting on how formidable iQiyi Pictures' technical capabilities are.

Translation: "As he said this, the audience went onto the stage, first thanking Zhang Jinsi and the Seven Fairies' performance, then talking about how formidable the technical strength of Love Outstanding Rising Film Company is." We'll output: 【40】 As he said this, the audience went onto the stage, first thanking Zhang Jinsi and the Seven Fairies' performance, then talking about how formidable the technical strength of Love Outstanding Rising Film Company is.

Not only are the film's visual effects stunning, but even the stage program's visuals can outshine those of competitors.

Translation: "Not only are the film's visual effects shocking, but even a stage program's visual effects completely outclass those of peers." We'll output: 【41】 Not only are the film's visual effects shocking, but even a stage program's visual effects completely outclass those of peers.

Then came the main feature.

Translation: "Then came the main feature segment." We'll output: 【42】 Then came the main feature segment.

The lights in the main venue dimmed, and the big screen lit up.

Translation: "The lights in the main venue dimmed, and the big screen lit up." We'll output: 【43】 The lights in the main venue dimmed, and the big screen lit up.

After the dragon logo and iQiyi Pictures' opening animation, we see a Great Sage wearing a phoenix-wing purple-gold crown and golden scale armor, seated on a mountain gazing into the distance.

Translation: "After the Dragon Logo and Love Outstanding Rising Film Company's opening animation, there appeared a Great Sage wearing a phoenix-wing purple-gold crown and linked gold armor, sitting on a mountain gazing into the distance." We'll output: 【44】 After the Dragon Logo and Love Outstanding Rising Film Company's opening animation, there appeared a Great Sage wearing a phoenix-wing purple-gold crown and linked gold armor, sitting on a mountain gazing into the distance.

In the distance, vaguely visible, lies what appears to be a monkey's corpse on the ground.

Translation: "And in the distance in that direction, vaguely there seemed to be a monkey's corpse lying on the ground." We'll output: 【45】 And in the distance in that direction, vaguely there seemed to be a monkey's corpse lying on the ground.

Sun Wukong suddenly rose, casually pulling out the Ruyi golden staff; as the camera panned, the audience saw that opposite the Great Sage stood several giants tens of zhang tall.

Translation: "Sun Wukong suddenly stood up, casually took out the wish-granting golden cudgel, and as the camera rotated, the audience realized that opposite the Great Sage were several giants tens of zhang tall." We'll output: 【46】 Sun Wukong suddenly stood up, casually took out the wish-granting golden cudgel, and as the camera rotated, the audience realized that opposite the Great Sage were several giants tens of zhang tall.

The Great Sage mounted the somersault cloud and approached, at which point the audience realized they were the Four Heavenly Kings.

Translation: "The Great Sage advanced on the somersault cloud, and the audience realized they were the Four Heavenly Kings." We'll output: 【47】 The Great Sage advanced on the somersault cloud, and the audience realized they were the Four Heavenly Kings.

Although they were essentially powerless characters in the TV series, at this moment they exuded tremendous pressure.

Translation: "Although they were powerless characters in the TV drama, at this moment they exuded immense pressure." We'll output: 【48】 Although they were powerless characters in the TV drama, at this moment they exuded immense pressure.

Because from a high angle, it looked as if a swarm of ant-like creatures were beneath the Four Heavenly Kings' feet.

Translation: "Because from a high angle, the Four Heavenly Kings' feet seemed to have a swarm of ant-like things beneath them." We'll output: 【49】 Because from a high angle, the Four Heavenly Kings' feet seemed to have a swarm of ant-like things beneath them.

But when the Great Sage lowered his cloud, the audience clearly saw that it was actually a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers.

Translation: "But when the Great Sage lowered his cloud head, the audience finally saw clearly that it was actually a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers." We'll output: 【50】 But when the Great Sage lowered his cloud head, the audience finally saw clearly that it was actually a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers.

This version of the heavenly soldiers and troops features orderly ranks, fine armor, and a potent lethal aura.

Translation: "This version of the heavenly soldiers and generals has neat formations, excellent armor, and a strong lethal aura." We'll output: 【51】 This version of the heavenly soldiers and generals has neat formations, excellent armor, and a strong lethal aura.

Especially when they thrust their long weapons forward in unison, forming a battle line, it evokes the feel of an ancient-war epic.

Translation: "Especially when they leveled their long weapons forward in unison, forming ranks, it gave the feeling of an ancient costume war epic." We'll output: 【52】 Especially when they leveled their long weapons forward in unison, forming ranks, it gave the feeling of an ancient costume war epic.

"Compared to Red Cliff and such, it's far superior! 'Holy shit, this scene is totally awesome!'"

Translation: "Compared to 'Red Cliff' and such, this is far stronger! 'Holy shit, this footage is totally awesome!'" We'll output: 【53】 Compared to 'Red Cliff' and such, this is far stronger! 'Holy shit, this footage is totally awesome!'

"Super shocking!"

Translation: "\"Super shocking! \"" We'll output: 【54】 "Super shocking!"

"I always thought the Four Heavenly Kings were weak, but looking at this scene, they each have to be quite formidable!"

Translation: "\"I always thought the Four Heavenly Kings were weak, but looking at this scene, they each must be quite formidable! \"" We'll output: 【55】 "I always thought the Four Heavenly Kings were weak, but looking at this scene, they each must be quite formidable!"

"Their heads are huge; the heavenly soldiers' height is like that of ants!"

Translation: "\"Their heads are too huge; the heavenly soldiers' height is like that of ants! \"" We'll output: 【56】 "Their heads are too huge; the heavenly soldiers' height is like that of ants!"

At this point, the Wukong on the big screen spoke, sounding very helpless.

Translation: "At this moment, the Wukong on the big screen spoke, in a very helpless tone." We'll output: 【57】 At this moment, the Wukong on the big screen spoke, in a very helpless tone.

"People, I've saved them! The scriptures, I've obtained them! Old Monkey Sun

Translation: "\"People, I've kept them safe! The scriptures, I've obtained! Old Grandson Sun wants no honors, only to return to Flower Fruit Mountain to spend his twilight years in leisure. The heavenly kings above don't trust me, I understand! You brat, bring some shrimp soldiers and crab generals to put up a front, and again try to lure me back to become a deity? \"" We'll output: 【58】 "People, I've kept them safe! The scriptures, I've obtained! Old Grandson Sun wants no honors, only to return to Flower Fruit Mountain to spend his twilight years in leisure. The heavenly kings above don't trust me, I understand! You brat, bring some shrimp soldiers and crab generals to put up a front, and again try to lure me back to become a deity?"

Hehehe, I get it too! What I don't get is, you damn killed my monkey's grandson?

Translation: "\"Hehehe, I also understand! What I don't understand is why you damned killed my monkey children and grandchildren? \"" We'll output: 【59】 "Hehehe, I also understand! What I don't understand is why you damned killed my monkey children and grandchildren?"

Sun Wukong finished speaking, the golden hoop staff pointed arrogantly upward, but the camera turned and revealed an enormous, hideously ugly blue skull. (End of chapter)