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On the internet.

The news spread rapidly.

"Hurry to the second children's channel to watch 'Journey to the West', an animated adaptation by Shadow!"

"What?"

"There's an animated version of 'Journey to the West'?"

"Support!"

"Definitely support!"

"Old 'Journey to the West' fans reporting in!"

"Great Sage, here I come!"

"Been looking forward to the animated 'Journey to the West', now watching it with my son!"

"Shadow actually used the old rascal's 'Journey to the West' to make an animation, these two are truly great bros!"

"Xian Yu is involved too!"

"You guys just missed the opening theme of the animation, it's written by Xian Yu according to the intro!"

Journey to the West is so popular!

Even the animated version instantly attracted countless people!

Swipe, swipe, swipe!

In an extremely short amount of time, numerous fans of 'Journey to the West' have tuned into the second children's channel!

For no other reason.

Than those three words "Journey to the West"!

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At this moment.

The second children's channel was already broadcasting the animated content of 'Journey to the West'.

The first episode is titled 'The Birth of the Monkey King'!

At the top of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit, a rock absorbed the essence of heaven, earth, and the sun and moon, and gave birth to a miraculous stone monkey, who, through his strength and wisdom, became the Handsome Monkey King of the mountain.

No detailed introduction needed.

Many people across all continents of Blue Star have read the original 'Journey to the West'.

Even those who haven't read the novel have at least seen the TV series of 'Journey to the West'.

Many are already familiar with the storyline.

When the first episode aired, many viewers could guess what would happen next with their eyes closed.

However.

Nobody found it boring.

Everyone watched with great engagement.

This is the eternal charm of a great work.

No matter how it's presented, it can always win people's love.

"The adaptation is so accurate!"

"This Sun Wukong feels so familiar."

"It feels somewhat like the TV series, but with the style of an animation."

"Looking forward to the havoc in the heavens!"

"Hahaha, I want to watch the episode where the Monkey catches the Seven Fairies."

"Dude, you're so bad!"

"You're more suited for Zhu Bajie peeking at the Spider Spirit taking a bath."

"Why?"

"Because you relate to that scene the most."

"Dang!"

This scene was truly magical.

'Journey to the West' animation was made for kids.

Yet at this moment, countless adults are also discussing this animation with great interest.

...

Of course.

Adults loving 'Journey to the West' doesn't mean kids don't like it.

Young and old, men and women.

Nobody can resist the charm of the 'Great Sage, Heaven's Equal'!

In many families.

The children's excited voices are rising everywhere!

"It's good!"

"Brother Monkey!"

"Sun Wukong is so cool!"

"Mom, who is Sun Wukong's dad?"

"Why did Sun Wukong come from a stone?"

"Is Sun Wukong a demon or an immortal?"

"Dad, I want to be the Handsome Monkey King!"

"No way."

"Why?"

"Because I'm not a monkey?"

"No."

"Because I am the Handsome Monkey King!"

Sometimes adults can be childishly playful with kids.

Seeing their children fall in love with the same work as themselves, many parents feel a warm contentment in their hearts.

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And when the first episode ended.

The audience didn't miss even the ending theme.

"White Dragon Horse, hooves headed west,

Carrying Tang Sanzang followed by three disciples,

The journey west to obtain scriptures, thousands of miles they stride,

No demons or ghosts, no skinned beauties' disguise, no blade mountains fire seas or traps and designs, can block the cudgel with Fiery Golden Eyes, escorting the master and disciples to the west.

White Dragon Horse, bell ringing urgently,

Jolting Xuanzang as the brothers trot,

The journey west for scriptures is no easy task, reaching no great feats if it is,

Whatever harsh Magic, there's always a miraculous trick, eighty-one difficulties block the way, seventy-two transformations fight the foe, together the master and disciples slay demons and fight evil, as evil never triumphs over justice..."

This song is called 'White Dragon Horse'.

The singer is Jiang Kui from the Yu Dynasty.

The lyrics are simple, catchy, and easy to remember.

Many kids could hum it after just one listen.

It doesn't matter if you don't remember, 'Journey to the West' is airing two episodes tonight.

And as the animation airs, both the opening and the ending themes have also launched on major music platforms.

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Time flies.

On the second children's channel.

In the blink of an eye, everyone has finished watching two episodes of 'Journey to the West'.

Then there are the animations from yesterday, only the timing has been relatively adjusted.

At this time.

The First Children's Channel had already received the news.

"What?"

"A new animation on Channel Two?"

"Adapted from Chu Kuang's 'Journey to the West'?"

"Chu Kuang, that old rascal!"

"Shadow, that old rascal!"

"Why 'Journey to the West'!"

"Why on earth 'Journey to the West'!"

"The Primordial Chaos, as a classic myth of Blue Star, is something we should fear nothing; it's our channel's strongest support. But the only thing it really can't beat is 'Journey to the West.' Ever since 'Journey to the West' appeared, we've fought for so many years, and have never bloody won once!"

"We're done for!"

"We were counting on the ratings to surpass them, but with 'Journey to the West' coming out, we're in trouble!"

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The Big Five.

Many others have received the news as well.

Among these people, many are aware of 'Journey to the West,' while some are not.

"Ah!"

"This is bad!"

"Isn't 'Journey to the West' Chu Kuang's novel?"

"Since when has Shadow adapted it into an animated series?"

"'The Primordial Chaos: Prequel' is going to suffer now."

"Why?"

"Isn't 'The Primordial Chaos' invincible?"

"You used to work in Zhong Continent, you might not understand, 'The Primordial Chaos' has long been not invincible, it's been whipped by Chu Kuang's 'Journey to the West.'"

"Ah?"

"What about the ratings?"

"The ratings might be in danger now, but if we go by our previous strategy, Channel One still has a chance to fight for it."

...

Blue Cat appeared.

Calabash Brothers appeared.

My Little Pony appeared.

Ultraman Tiga appeared.

Shadow's eleven animations took their turns on stage.

The difference is that the timing order has been adjusted a bit.

The emergence of 'Journey to the West' is the only variable.

No one knows what consequences this variable will bring.

Online.

Everyone is looking forward more to today's ratings!

"Feels like Channel Two is going to have even higher ratings!"

"'Journey to the West' is so powerful!"

"Not necessarily."

"I've seen analysis online, saying Channel Two's first-day ratings are boosted by the novelty effect. Today as the novelty wears off, the ratings might drop, but 'Journey to the West' should help stabilize it a bit."

"That's true."

"It's still the Big Five, after all."

"Why do you all worship the Big Five so much?"

"Yesterday the Big Five were all dumbfounded, do you still think they can make a comeback?"

"I clearly say, it's not about any novelty effect, Channel Two's animations are simply good!"

"Heh, I just like the Big Five, I just like Channel One."

"Have you watched Channel Two?"

"Haven't."

"Then continue to like Channel One, hope you stick to the end, never to watch Channel Two."

"There's nothing to argue about, tonight will determine everything."

Yes.

Tonight will determine everything.

But the ratings won't be announced until the next day.

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The next day.

Morning.

Under the attention of thousands!

The new ratings are finally released!

Swish!

The moment the ratings were announced!

Media and everyone both inside and outside the industry were suddenly wide-eyed!

The First Children's Channel: 1.02!

The Second Children's Channel: 3.01!

Boom!

The entire internet is boiling!

"It's exploded, exploded, exploded!"

"Channel Two's ratings are skyrocketing, dominating the Big Five, Shadow God is too awesome!"

"Damn!"

"Broke three!?"

"This is even more outrageous than yesterday!"

"The First Children's Channel's ratings have plummeted!"

"I don't understand this data. According to the law of one rising as the other falls, why is it that Channel One has decreased by about 0.5, but Channel Two increased by about 1?"

"You still need to ask?"

"It's definitely 'Journey to the West'!"

"Channel Two's 'Tadpole Looking for Mom' from yesterday may have good reviews, but children don't care for ink wash animation, unlike 'Journey to the West' which children and adults even love, because many adults are fans of 'Journey to the West'!"

"The Big Five this time, completely disgraced!"

"Hahaha, go ask your headquarters for help. One branch is simply not enough for Shadow, not to mention Shadow has the support of Chu Kuang and Xian Yu behind him!"

"Go ask your Buddha for help!"

At this moment.

Even those audiences who had always supported Channel One due to their belief in the Big Five were dumbfounded!

Alright then.

Channel Two has crushed Channel One.

The ratings are three times that of the former.

Tonight, let's see what exactly Channel Two is playing that's so lovable?

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ps: Yesterday I chatted with the newspaper vendor, and Mosquito was sleeping next to us. We talked for half an hour and didn't wake him up… Well, gossip ends here. I have a flight tomorrow afternoon. Once I leave Hainan and return, I will focus on writing. The updates these past few days have indeed been too few, self-penalizing with a drink.