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Chapter 1367 - 1139: Preparing a Solo Concert

Chapter 1367: Chapter 1139: Preparing a Solo Concert

After being crowned the King of Comics, Shadow has now earned the title of King of Animation, successfully conquering the Zhong Continent market, just like Xian Yu and Chu Kuang, and becoming a global sensation!

Even Lin Yuan himself is somewhat surprised.

But on second thought, it all makes sense.

Shadow has long been a household name across the seven continents of Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, and Wei—this foundation is not something everyone possesses.

Blue Star only has eight continents in total.

And after the global rankings were released, Shadow’s comic works quickly became a hit in Zhong Continent.

Coupled with his string of eight consecutive hit animations, it is only natural that Shadow’s fame has spread worldwide.

The end-of-year art exhibition has laid its groundwork with this wave of popularity.

As for Shadow’s rising ranking...

Lin Yuan is actually not that concerned anymore.

Once the art exhibition launches, the "Painting Soul" series makes its debut to the public, and Shadow’s ranking is bound to sweep across the entire leaderboard.

That will be the moment when Shadow truly takes flight!

Compared to the future gains from the art exhibition’s rankings, what does this current increase even matter?

Lin Yuan is even suspicious:

After the exhibition, Shadow’s ranking on his leaderboard might end up surpassing Chu Kuang and Xian Yu’s rankings on their respective leaderboards!

The family, however, is exceptionally excited!

Because everyone in the family knows Lin Yuan is good friends with Shadow and Chu Kuang.

Mom: "Our Yuan really knows how to make friends; each one of them is so outstanding. But I used to think Chu Kuang was more impressive than Shadow. Now it seems Shadow is just as incredible."

"Indeed."

The elder sister nodded. "My colleague’s son watches Shadow’s animations all the time."

The younger sister rolled her eyes. "My former classmates still indulge in Shadow’s comics, posting all kinds of references from them in their social media feeds. For instance, last night one of my classmates suddenly posted a line from ’Naruto’: ’My pain is greater than yours.’"

"How do you know that’s a line from Naruto?"

"Because I’m watching it too! Aren’t people of our generation in Qin Continent all listening to big brother’s music, reading Chu Kuang’s novels, and watching Shadow’s comics?"

"I wonder how much Shadow’s ranking will improve this time."

"I saw people online saying it might rise more than just one spot."

"I’m more concerned about Yuan’s ranking."

"Why hasn’t the music leaderboard been announced yet?"

"Woof!"

Antarctica barked excitedly.

Compared to Shadow and Chu Kuang’s achievements, the family is most looking forward to Xian Yu’s ranking, but the music rankings haven’t been released yet.

Meanwhile, on the internet...

The buzz around Shadow continues.

His comics are becoming more popular;

His animations are becoming more popular;

Even his older work, "Robot Wally," which was a huge hit in Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, and Wei, has now been rediscovered by many Zhong Continent viewers.

Many people joked:

When those kids watching his cartoons on the Second Channel grow a bit older, they’ll definitely start reading Shadow’s comics.

Through the journey from childhood to adulthood,

Shadow is truly like a "shadow" that has always stayed by their side.

The netizens from Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, and Wei marvel:

As the integration process continues, the Three Bros have finally taken Blue Star by storm.

Every time a new continent joins in, they make their presence felt.

But Xian Yu was the first to achieve fame.

Before Zhong Continent joined the integration, the Blue Songlympics had already etched Xian Yu into the minds of Zhong Continent’s people.

Some predictions suggest:

When the music rankings come out, Xian Yu might have the highest initial ranking among the Three Bros in his domain.

...

The Blue Star leaderboards across various fields are topics people talk about constantly.

And now,

As Shadow’s animations continue airing on the Second Channel, April approaches.

On this late March day,

Once again, everyone turns their attention to the Writers Power Rankings and the Art and Painting Leaderboard, as usual.

At midnight.

The Writers Power Rankings are updated.

There were indeed some shifts amongst the top fifty, but mainly between placements thirty and fifty.

Clearly.

Many people were motivated by the leaderboard and are now working harder.

But the top thirty remained rock solid, without any changes whatsoever.

Even the much-watched Chu Kuang held his position at twelfth place.

That rank is too high for changes to happen easily, even though the Harry Potter series keeps getting hotter with each release.

On the other side.

The Blue Star Art and Painting Leaderboard is updated.

Many people immediately searched for Shadow’s ranking!

Shadow had previously held the twenty-first spot.

Now, twenty-first was no longer occupied by Shadow.

Everyone started searching for him within the top twenty.

Twentieth place? Not there!

Nineteenth place? Still not there!

Eighteenth place...

They found him!

Shadow had moved up to eighteenth place!

Immediately!

Global uproar!

"Is this the first time someone has jumped spots on both the Writers Power Rankings and the Art Leaderboard? Isn’t this jump a bit much?"

"I thought Shadow would land at the twentieth spot."

"He leaped three ranks in one go!"

"Is this because of the eight animated series on Second Channel?"

"But this was so fast!"

"Animation doesn’t hold that much weight, though."

"True, but Shadow released eight hit animated series all at once—and directed them all himself. Who else in the animation industry could pull this off?"

"That’s bonus points for a genius."

"In games, when you overachieve a task, you can get an SSS rating and experience points doubled."

"Don’t forget about the official title of [King of Animation] too."

"But that’s not all!"

"You might have noticed, Shadow’s comic sales in Zhong Continent have completely exploded this month!"

"Yes, and those animations adapted from his comics are breaking records on major video sites too!"

"This month has been Shadow’s full-force breakout!"

"The formerly obscure one among the Three Bros has officially risen!"

"I’m extremely curious: Who exactly is Shadow? Why can’t we find any information about him online?"

"The seven continents of ours have been searching for him all along."

"But Shadow and Chu Kuang are just too mysterious; not even the paparazzi have found a trace of them."

Some Zhong Continent folks are curious about Shadow’s identity.

Similarly, some in Zhong Continent are curious about Chu Kuang’s identity.

But the netizens of Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, and Wei have been curious for years.

No one had found an answer.

Xian Yu was seen as a potential lead.

But unfortunately, Xian Yu would never leak any information about those two.

A reporter once tried prying it out from him, but he outright refused to answer any related questions, so no journalist dared to ask him again.

There’s no way around it.

No one would want to offend Blue Star’s youngest Maestro unless they were ready to sever ties with Xian Yu for good.

...

Elsewhere.

Upon seeing the rankings.

Starlight’s animation department was thrilled!

Dream Factory was thrilled!

Jin Mu called Lin Yuan right away to congratulate him!

After congratulating him.

Jin Mu asked:

"Have you finished writing the fifth installment of the Harry Potter series?"

"Yes."

This month, Lin Yuan had written nearly 700,000 words, completing "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Jin Mu laughed, "Then I’ll contact the publisher."

Lin Yuan agreed.

Shortly afterward, the Chairman called with more congratulations.

It seemed like every time it was Jin Mu and the Chairman taking turns to congratulate Lin Yuan, as they were the only ones privy to his multiple identities.

Just as the call was about to end.

Lin Yuan suddenly told the Chairman:

"Could you help me book a music hall this year?"

"Huh?"

"I want to hold a solo music concert."

"When?"

The Chairman’s voice immediately grew excited!

Lin Yuan thought for a moment and answered:

"Next year."

This year, there’s Shadow’s art exhibition.

Chu Kuang’s affairs also require attention.

The Chairman calmed down slightly:

"It’s high time for you to hold a solo music concert; how about starting with one of the five major music halls?"

"Sure."

"In Zhong Continent or Qin Continent?"

"Either works."

"Then I’ll start arranging it. Let me know what you need; I’ll handle it for you, and if the company doesn’t have what’s required, I’ll source it externally!"

The Chairman treated the matter with utmost importance!

After the sensation caused by Xian Yu’s previous concert, organizing another one might recreate that kind of grand spectacle!

...

Preparations for a music concert take time.

Lin Yuan needed to pick the right personnel to complete the music, while also going through extensive rehearsals and adjustments.

This was a demanding task.

Starting the preparations this year would allow him to be more composed when hosting his solo music concert next year.

Indeed.

Lin Yuan has already planned out his year.

In the year Zhong Continent joins the union:

Shadow’s primary goal is to successfully host his art exhibition;

Xian Yu’s primary goal is to plan his solo music concert;

And Chu Kuang’s primary goal remains to complete the Harry Potter series.

This task is the simplest one.

The Harry Potter series is now on its fifth installment.

If nothing unexpected arises, the remaining two books should be finished within two months—by June this year.

If Chu Kuang hasn’t entered the Writers Power Rankings’ top ten by then?

He’ll keep writing!

Chu Kuang must break into the top ten before year-end!

As for why Xian Yu’s task seems easier this year?

Lin Yuan suspects Xian Yu’s initial ranking is likely in the top ten.

Once all three identities secure top ten spots in their respective fields, the system’s task will be complete.

Yes.

Clear goals.

Complex yet meticulous.

Lin Yuan is highly satisfied with his plan.

He’ll make a new plan next year.

By then, he’ll set fresh objectives centered around the various field leaderboards.

As Lin Yuan thought about this, his phone suddenly pinged with a message:

"The new book’s promotion is out."

Lin Yuan quickly logged into Chu Kuang’s blog account.

Sure enough.

Silver Blue Books had officially announced the news: "Chu Kuang’s new book, ’Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,’ will be published soon. This will be the fifth installment in the Harry Potter series, with a word count around 700,000. We look forward to the readers’ anticipation!"

Good grief.

Even the word count was revealed.

The comment section under the announcement exploded instantly:

"It’s here!"

"We’ve been waiting for ages!"

"Such prolific writing—terrifying!"

"700,000 words, even more than the last book!"

"The last book ended with Voldemort’s return, so I feel like this time, if the main antagonist dies again, it might be for good. When that happens, the series might conclude."

"Please don’t bring up the last book!"

"Mentioning the last book just reminds me of Cedric, and all my heartbreak and sorrow come rushing back."

"Will there be fewer tragic scenes this time?"

"If the plot demands it, we can endure small doses of heartbreak, but please no major tragedies."

"Let’s trust the old rascal."

This series has an enormous fan base.

Everyone anticipates the next book eagerly.

Their enthusiasm for the upcoming installment has completely overshadowed the pain caused by Cedric’s death!

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PS: It’s already close to 2.99 million words—almost 3 million. I’m feeling a bit excited. Also, someone asked about the ending: Polluted White can only roughly estimate that there are still about 1 million words left, but the plot needs to progress step by step. The story won’t rush toward an ending just for the sake of finishing. Only when all fields are fully conquered, and every career aspiration is completely fulfilled, will the finale be arranged. Please rest assured about that. There are still plenty of areas, like calligraphy and sculpting, that haven’t been explored in-depth yet. Polluted White has OCD, so if even 1 million words can’t wrap things up fully, we’ll continue until everything is completed properly.

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