Chapter 225 Divine Sword and Thunder Control Technique
Generally, during the filming of a movie, the script, plot, stills, etc. are kept strictly confidential, but from time to time some information will be released to attract media attention and leave an impression on the audience.

What is often used is, of course, the scandal between the male and female protagonists.

However, Jiang Heng seldom uses this trick. The only selling point and label of his films is the special effects.

And because there is currently no other director in China who can make a special effects blockbuster that is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, the first person that comes to the audience's mind when they think of special effects is Jiang Heng. This concept is almost inseparably linked.

Therefore, Jiang Heng’s films do not have to worry about publicity in China at all, so he is naturally too lazy to use “hype” techniques.

But what he didn't expect was that not long after the filming of "Zhu Xian" started, the rumor about his affair with Jing Tian spread.

First, someone broke the news on Tianya Forum, which was then reported by some small media, and then spread everywhere and became a sensation.

But despite the lively media coverage, there were no photos of Jiang Heng and Jing Tian behaving intimately. The so-called evidence was mostly revelations and inferences from the crew members.

The first piece of evidence is that Jiang Heng treats Jing Tian too well. He chooses someone who can't act as the female lead and jokes about an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars. Jiang Heng is considered the first person in the Chinese entertainment industry to do this.

Secondly, Jiang Heng had too good a temper. Jing Tian needed the director to explain and demonstrate the acting to him in almost every scene. If it had been someone else, he would have started scolding him.

Jiang Heng, however, was very patient in explaining and teaching. No one would believe it if he said there was no relationship between the two of them!
Then, someone broke the news on Tianya Forum.

It is said that the reason why Jing Tian became the female lead was not because she was dating Jiang Heng, but because she had capital support and tens of millions of dollars invested in her. No one could criticize her for being a bit actor!

However, people don’t really believe this revelation that is so close to the truth, and the audience prefers to read about Director Jiang’s scandals.

He is young, rich and a big director, so why shouldn’t he have some scandals?
We need to learn from Brother Cheng Long!
In Hengdian, the crew of "Zhu Xian" has finished filming the indoor scenes, packed up their things, and prepared to go out for outdoor shooting.

The first stop was Longhushan, where the battle scene of Caomiao Village was to be filmed.

Because it didn't involve Biyao, Jing Tian didn't have to follow the group for more than ten days.

Da Tiantian has been away from Beijing for too long, so she plans to go back and stay for two days before joining the crew.

Before leaving, he generously treated the entire crew to hotpot.

As a result, everyone expressed their gratitude, especially the young actors and staff, who secretly discussed that it would not be bad for Jing Tian to be with Director Jiang. At least the proprietress was very generous and willing to spend money.

Jing Tian naturally knew about the rumors outside, and he felt very happy.

I wanted to ask Jiang Heng if he knew, but I was afraid he would say something bad, so I felt a little uneasy.

In addition, there were many people on the crew and I didn't have much time to be alone, so I was even more afraid to ask random questions.

Da Tiantian left the crew temporarily with something on her mind but did not mention it, but said that the Zhu Xian crew first went to the foot of Longhu Mountain and to a pre-determined village to film the battle scene of "Caomiao Village".

This is the first major fight scene at the beginning of the movie, and the description in the book is very exciting.

Many people read the entire book because they were attracted by this scene.

But when the previous version of "The Legend of Chusen" was being filmed, I don't know what the crew was thinking. Master Puzhi was obviously a monk, but he was dressed as a Taoist priest during filming. Isn't this just asking for trouble?

The fighting scenes were even more boring, and Monk Puzhi didn't even use the "Six-Syllable Mantra".

That’s true. After all, he is dressed as a Taoist priest, and it would be even more inappropriate to chant the “Six-Syllable Mantra”

In Jiang Heng's version, the opening scene has to follow the original novel. Not only the "Six-Syllable Mantra" has to be filmed, but the super-hot and cool "Divine Sword Controlling Thunder Secret" also has to be perfectly interpreted.

The audience needs to feel that the movie is worth the price of admission after watching the fighting scenes at the beginning.

At the shooting site, the staff was busy setting up. Zhao Wenzhuo, who played Master Puzhi, looked at the storyboard in his hand and sighed. Director Jiang did a very detailed job. The storyboard was like a cartoon. The posture, gestures, and eyes that he should use were all shown in the storyboard.

The actor who plays Taoist Cangsong is Yu Rongguang, who is also a veteran actor with good acting skills and first-class kung fu.

While watching, he praised, "Director Jiang, with his level, can become famous as a cartoonist even if he doesn't make movies. Look at this close-up. Wow, I'll try to get it approved in one take later!"

"I'm sure there's no problem!" Zhao Wenzhuo said proudly.

"Then I have no problem at all!" Yu Rongguang laughed, "I'm really looking forward to this movie. There's no Chinese movie that has such a cool scene in the Secret of the Divine Sword and the Lightning. It's worth it for me to star in it!"

After listening to this, Zhao Wenzhuo thought about it carefully and realized that it was true.

There is also a scene of thunder and lightning in "Splitting the Mountain to Save Mother", but it is the seal of Taoshan that is taking effect.

"The Secret of Divine Sword Controlling Thunder" is a mortal's way of inducing heavenly thunder to strike the opponent, and he happens to be the one who gets struck.

"Hi!" Zhao Wenzhuo sighed and smiled helplessly.

Yu Rongguang patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Perform well, this will be a classic shot that will go down in film history!"

Zhao Wenzhuo thought for a moment and said, "Of course!"

After a while, it got dark, and both of them tied up their coercions and officially started filming.

The Taoist Cangsong, played by Yu Rongguang, had a child between his ribs. With the help of the pressure, Zhao Wenzhuo flew over and fought with Yu Rongguang.

These movements were designed by Yuande, and their biggest feature is their swiftness and sharpness.

Then they filmed the scene where Monk Puzhi was poisoned by the seven-colored centipede and had a conversation with Taoist Cangsong. It was not difficult for the two of them and they finished it in one take.

Then came the scene where Monk Puzhi performed the "Six-Syllable Mantra". The script described it like this: Puzhi shouted loudly, his clothes fluttered, and he exerted force with his left hand, breaking the jade rosary beads. Dozens of crystal clear beads rotated in the air, each emitting green light, and floated in front of him.

A dark purple round bead fell straight down from the center. Puzhi turned over his palm and caught it in his hand. He made the left and right water bottle seals with his hands, his eyes wide open, and a golden light shone all over his body, like a golden arhat descending to the world. He chanted word by word: "Ama, Ma Ni Ba Mi, Moo"

For Zhao Wenzhuo, who had filmed "The Mighty Heavenly Dragon, The Great Dharma Mantra, The Prajna Buddhas...", this shot was extremely easy and he got it done in just one take.

Of course, what Zhao Wenzhuo filmed on the spot was a version without special effects, which looked a bit awkward, but the momentum was very much there, and the cast and crew present still admired him very much.

"Teacher Wenzhuo is amazing, he is indeed a veteran actor, his acting is so good!"

"Yeah, it's a pity that martial arts movies are not popular nowadays, otherwise he should play the leading role." Several staff members whispered.

Next comes the scene where Taoist Cangsong, played by Yu Rongguang, dresses up as a man in black.

He then drew out the long sword from behind with a swish, hummed, grasped the sword formula, stepped on the seven stars, took seven steps in a row, and stabbed the sky with the long sword, muttering to himself:

"The Nine Heavens Mysterious Temple turns into divine thunder. The brilliant power of heaven is drawn with the sword!"

In post-production, there will be close-ups of the longsword.

At the same time, there will be dark clouds rolling, thunder rumbling, lightning flashing, and strong winds.

Zhao Wenzhuo exclaimed, "Divine Sword Controlling Thunder Technique, are you a disciple of Qingyun Sect?"

(End of this chapter)