As night deepened, dense fog enveloped the seaside residential area, bringing in the salty, damp air through the gaps in the window, sneaking into the nose of the busy figure beneath it.
"Achoo~"
After sneezing, Duke turned off the air conditioner. His eyes returned to the drawing board in front of him. Stretching a long lazy yawn, he placed his hands back on the desk, picked up a...
"Duke, this is Robin Grand."
In the conference room of Lucasfilm, George Lucas was introducing a middle-aged man to Duke. "Robin is the production manager that Lucasfilm hired for *Speed*."
"Hello, Duke."
Robin stood up first and extended his hand. "I've seen the footage you edited, it was quite impressive."
"Nice to meet you, Robin."
Duke also stood up, and a...
"Are you sure you want to do this, Leah?"
George Lucas broke the peaceful atmosphere of the café as he set down his coffee cup, his voice filled with surprise. He quickly lowered his voice, "This is too risky!"
"I'm Duke's mother."
Leah Rosenberg's voice remained calm as she slowly sipped her coffee. "I'm fully aware of how harsh Hollywood can be. If I don't help him, who ...
There was no surprise when Duke walked out of the Warner building, feeling both disappointed and yet full of determination. Although he had faced rejection multiple times in a single day, it didn't deter him from seeking out even the smallest of opportunities.
This was an industry where connections, experience, and past success mattered the most. Duke had almost none of these. If he had ...
Words and images are two entirely different mediums, and Duke was well aware of this. He wasn't discouraged by his mother's evaluation. After taking a short break to adjust his mindset, he, like any newcomer eager to make a name for themselves in Hollywood, plunged headfirst into this unpredictable and deep waters.
He had certain advantages. As a native of Los Angeles, with a family that...
The next day after returning home, Duke temporarily organized his luggage, visited his mother's advertising company, retrieved a typewriter from her office, and set up an empty room on the second-floor balcony facing the ocean as a temporary workspace. After finishing all this, he made a cup of black tea, sat in the rattan chair on the balcony, and enjoyed the cool sea breeze while contemplatin...
2024-10-03 08:50:34 +0000 UTC View Post"CAA will soon sign a formal contract with me and help plan out my entire future."
Rick Solomon twirled the coffee cup in his hand, showing off without reservation. "Loevitt even got me a supporting role in CAA's package project *Alien 3*. Success comes easily to me."
He glanced Duke Rosenberg up and down. "And you, Duke? Loevitt told me that you've been hanging around film se...
"Dad, you should take the immortal herb first. The Nine-Piece Dragon Grass is the best among spirit herbs and possesses dragon attributes. It could even evolve your martial soul and help you break through to Title Douluo level."
"Alright, then I'll take it first."
Yang Zhen Tian said, and without hesitation, he sat down and began to take out the Nine-Piece Dragon Grass. The entire...
Yang Zhen Tian thought carefully, and his expression became serious. The father and son sat together to discuss.
"Son, tell me your plan."
"Dad, you should know the value of these immortal herbs. Since we found them, they belong to us, to our family, not to the entire Breaking Clan."
"What do you plan to do then?"
"I intend to keep all the immortal herbs. This Aromat...
After pondering for a moment, the two began searching in the direction of the source of the poison barrier.
After searching for a while, they indeed saw an area where the poison was thickening, but Yang Podi was only at level 22 and could not withstand it. Moreover, the deeper they went, the thicker the poison became. No wonder no one had discovered it; there weren't even any soul beasts...
At this moment, Yang Podi appeared somewhat serious. "Dad, although you might find this unbelievable, I genuinely feel a strong pull towards the Sunset Forest. I've always suspected that the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is hidden within the Sunset Forest. Based on ancient records, my suspicions are even more certain."
"You have to trust my instincts and reasoning. I believe there's a great...
Yang Zhentian saw that his son had obtained a satisfactory spirit ring and said, "Son, should we prepare to head back now? We've been out for several days."
"Father, let's not go back just yet. I want to train in the Sunset Forest for a while."
Yang Zhentian was a little puzzled, "Son, you are already a Grand soul Master. You could participate in spirit fights now. The soul arena ...
After his son made the decision, Yang Zhentian finally breathed a sigh of relief. His son's second soul ring was finally settled.
"Son, stay here and be careful. This Purple-Eyed Demon Tiger is extremely dangerous. I'll handle it now."
With that, Yang Zhentian summoned the Breaking Soul Spear into his hand. Seven soul rings lit up around him as he quickly charged toward the Purple...
When Yang Podi heard that Dugu Bo had brought his son for treatment, his eyes lit up.
Yang Podi knew that his opportunity had arrived, and so had the opportunity for the Breaking Clan. It was clear that Dugu Bo had not yet taken control of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; otherwise, he would have already broken through to become a titled Douluo, and his son wouldn't still be in need of tr...
That evening, Yang Podi was meditating alone in his room.
After a day of training, especially the afternoon's weighted mountain climbing, Yang Podi was feeling physically exhausted. Even after a medicinal bath, the fatigue didn't completely fade.
However, this kind of post-exhaustion cultivation often yields better results. At this moment, Yang Podi felt his muscles aching, but hi...
The next day at breakfast, Father brought home a young boy. The boy looked a bit sad, his face pale, likely still immersed in the grief of losing his mother.
"Son, this is Yang Ping'an. He's a few months younger than you and will be living with us from now on."
"Ping'an, this is my son, Yang Podi. Treat this place as your home from now on. If you need anything, don't hesitate to a...
Early one morning, Yang Podi arrived at the practice field in his backyard to begin his spear training.
Yang Podi carefully examined the Broken Soul Spear in his hand.
The spear is one of the ancient weapons of Huaguo, composed of a blade attached to a long shaft, making it a powerful piercing weapon. Its shaft is longer than the blade, giving it great combined strength. It is one...
Since obtaining his first soul ring, Yang Podi's daily learning routine had changed.
Every morning, he continued to practice his marksmanship, attended class at the elementary school in the morning, and then added an hour of alchemy knowledge learning in the afternoon, which was personally taught by his grandfather, Yang Wudi.
After completing the lessons, he would then engage in...
Hearing this, Yang Wudi felt a bit puzzled: "Podi, how did you come up with the idea of searching for medicinal herbs in the Sunset Forest? It's true that there are many herbs there, and some rare ones too. However, the Sunset Forest is also incredibly dangerous; the amount of herbs found does not match the level of danger. Besides, I am a peak Soul Saint, so it's really a waste of my abilities...
2024-10-03 05:06:22 +0000 UTC View PostAfter finding a clearing, Yang Wudi set down the Thousand Arm Ant and Yang Podi, looking worried. "Podi, to absorb a soul ring, you must personally hunt it. Now, you need to kill this Thousand Arm Ant."
"Podi, you need to think this through. This Thousand Arm Ant is older than what is normally absorbed for a soul ring, which means the risk is very high, and the absorption process will be...
In response to Yang Wudi's question, Yang Podi pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Grandpa, we came into the Sunset Forest without carrying any burdens, which means they recognized that you have a soul guiding device. Soul guiding devices are generally quite valuable, indicating that we must have some family wealth."
"Since Grandpa brought both of us into the Soul Hunting Fore...
Sure enough, after a while, five people appeared in front of the two.
Judging by their attire, these five were likely "soul masters", consisting of four men and one woman. The leader of the group was an older man, probably in his fifties, while the other three men appeared to be in their early forties, and the woman looked younger, likely in her thirties.
The older man was rather ...
After about two hours of travel, Yang Wudi and Yang Podi finally arrived at the outskirts of Sunset Forest. The outer edge of the forest was home to a small hunting town. Though the town was not large, it was bustling with people. Most of the businesses there were inns, restaurants, and shops that sold survival supplies for the forest.
Seeing Yang Podi's curiosity, Yang Wudi didn't rush ...
After breaking through to level ten in Soul power, Yang Podi calmed down and began to seriously consider his future cultivation plan.
The Breaking Clan's martial spirit, the Breaking Soul Spear, is focused on extreme offensive power, as well as destruction. The family's inherited experience dictates that all spirit rings should be chosen to enhance attack-type skills.
This allows ...
After a period of meditation, Yang Podi finally understood that he did indeed possess a second martial soul, but it could not be fully summoned.
Whenever he meditated, besides the Breaking Soul Spear, his body would exhibit unusual, strange sensations, as if it could operate on its own.
Through reviewing the original story, Yang Podi gradually realized that his second martial soul...
Yang Podi took the book handed to him by his father and began to read carefully. Meditation, in itself, was actually quite simple—every soul master knew how to do it.
Thinking of this, Yang Podi couldn't help but recall Tang San's "Mysterious Heaven Technique". It could be considered an alternative form of meditation, connecting the current meditation techniques to the internal energy ...
Following this, Yang Zhentian took out a crystal ball, the kind commonly used to test soul power.
"Son, come over and place your hand on the crystal ball to test your soul power."
Yang Podi did as instructed, placing his right hand on the crystal ball and injecting his soul power into it. The entire crystal ball immediately radiated a brilliant light, and the soul power within it ...
No matter how much Mike looked down on Ethan, Avril Lavigne's new album *Let Go* and the music video for its lead single *Complicated* had already begun shooting.
This was also Ethan's first time serving as both the director and cinematographer for a music video. The lighting and props crew were people he had worked with before—Nord and Jeff, from when he filmed Nelly's new song.
In the new week, "Speed" continued its fierce competition with "Cliffhanger."
Despite a series of public opinion influences, "Speed" managed to beat "Cliffhanger" thanks to its rating advantage and slightly better quality.
In four weekdays, "Speed" earned $22.694 million at the box office, while "Cliffhanger" earned $15.243 million.
It's worth mentioning that "Cliffhanger" ...
Sitting among several large boxes in the small living room, Duke glanced at his California Institute of the Arts diploma, then tossed it into a junk box. He grabbed some tape, sealed the box shut, and prepared to ship it back to his home in Santa Monica tomorrow.
"So what if I graduated with straight A's from the film and video program? Tens of thousands of people come to Hollywood every...