Chapter 38 1/4

Cutting off the livestream was one thing; the audience, who had gathered in the livestream chat, went into a frenzy after it was abruptly interrupted.

Most of the viewers were excited.

Mainly, it’s just too real!

At the beginning, some people asked questions like, “Is this the effect of the production team?” or “Is this CGI?” However, as it progressed, no one questioned it anymore.

Countless screen recordings flooded various platforms, being shared and reposted several times.

Even those who hadn’t watched the livestream, adamant in their skepticism before clicking on the video, became half-believers after watching:

“Is this CGI?”

“The CGI is pretty good; it looks quite real.”

“Is this a scene from a time-travel drama? It’s quite novel.”

Upon seeing such comments, the massive audience in the livestream chat would eagerly provide evidence.

“Not CGI; these are actual livestream images, witnessed with my own eyes.”

“Me too; this is definitely not fake; the host has been interacting with us all along.”

“I was there live; when that dragon tail moved, I even sent a barrage to warn Ou Zheng.”

“Ah ah ah, I only regret that the resolution isn’t high enough. I really want to see a high-definition version; it must be stunning!”

“So, where’s Ou Zheng? Why hasn’t he shown up yet? Could he really have been captured?”

There was no need to control the situation; the hundreds of thousands of livestream viewers naturally transformed into a “water army” when someone questioned its authenticity.

Witnessing such a grand scene in the midst of excitement, many people shared the livestream with friends during the broadcast, let alone now.

Whether it was “silent observation” or “actively joining in,” most viewers chose the latter.

With their efforts, this “livestream event” quickly escalated.

How do big influencers on platforms like Weibo maintain their traffic? It’s precisely by riding on such attention-grabbing topics, right?

While ordinary netizens were still debating whether it was real or fake, these influencers had already taken swift action. Regardless of whether it was real or not, they treated it as such.

If the final result turned out to be real, they would be the brave warriors at the forefront.

And even if it was eventually debunked as fake, it didn’t matter. They had already gained flow and popularity.

Influencers and video platforms immediately joined the fray. The speed of the event’s escalation took a leap.

They all had a substantial fan base; one sharing led to ten, and ten led to a hundred, which was not an exaggeration at all.

Soon, the hashtags #OuZhengLivestreamEncountersDragon, #LivestreamAccidentallyEntersImmortalWorld, and #HostTravelsDuringLivestream started trending.

Not only on Weibo but also on various video-sharing platforms, this topic of videos became even more explosive.

After reaching the trending lists on various platforms, the popularity skyrocketed.

It was too real. Even if it looked blurry, some people, in segmented screen recordings, analyzed it frame by frame, searching for details. Some skilled bloggers even hired professionals for authentication.

Of course, whether these professionals were genuinely qualified was known only to themselves. In any case, the videos they released unanimously affirmed the authenticity of the footage.

Not all those who joined the hype were just stirring up trouble. Netizens had their own discernment. Soon, the analysis videos with substance rose to the top of the trending lists.

Leading the pack was Water Yi Zai Zhou, who had always been diligent in making truthful videos.

His popularity was high among viewers, primarily due to the trust he had built. Combined with a large fan base, people tended to believe his words.

Water Yi Zai Zhou’s attitude was as cautious and careful as ever:

“After spending several hours watching all the screen recordings and consulting with my senior brother for authentication, he confirmed that this video is definitely not a CGI effect. Although it’s blurry, we can still see every detail inside. For example, when Ou Zheng was running away, there was a gust of wind, as seen in this screenshot.

Look, all the objects in the frame are moving with the wind. Not to mention Ou Zheng’s hair; he was running so fast that all his hair was blown backward.

Look at the leaves on the tree by the roadside, the feathers of the bird passing in the sky, and even some small grass growing in the cracks on the ground. Their backward curvature perfectly matches reality.

Also, in the scene of many people wearing ancient costumes practicing swordsmanship, I counted four hundred and fifty-eight people captured in the frame.

The crucial point is that although it’s taken from above and it’s blurry, with the movements of these four hundred and fifty-eight people, we can see that each person’s face is different.

CGI can achieve a realistic look, but making each person’s appearance and expression so authentic is hard to believe.

Of course, my disbelief doesn’t matter. So, I contacted a CGI expert, a certain boss.”

The video then showed a photo of a certain boss with a smiling face, expressing gratitude.

“Thanks to a certain boss for being so busy and willing to research and analyze with me. After thorough analysis, the boss explicitly told me that current CGI technology cannot achieve the level of facial simulation.

Especially at such a distance and with this level of blurriness, being able to see these detailed aspects—if any team could achieve this, they would have long become the shining stars in the CGI world. Therefore, what we see in the video is only possible with real people.

As for their sword techniques, I specifically traveled five hours by car to consult with the very capable Wind Daoist.

Their martial arts hall happens to be in the neighboring county, and after Wind Daoist watched the video, he confidently told me that although he doesn’t recognize these sword techniques, he can see that while the movements are fancy, they are not just for show.

If the sword opens, it can really harm and kill people.

As for whether the sword is open or not, due to the blurry video and the distance, that’s hard to discern.”

After saying this, the video played the final screenshot:

“Now, let’s take a look at the most controversial part of the recording. In this screenshot, this woman is clearly wearing modern clothing. You can tell she’s wearing sneakers and jeans, holding a large loudspeaker in her right hand.”

“It’s worth noting that during the live broadcast, Ou Zheng inadvertently captured her profile, and I enlarged it for everyone to see.

A screenshot from the video shows a somewhat blurry but beautiful profile.

“Although it’s only a profile, with such a superior nose and beautiful contours, I bet she’s definitely good-looking and at a celebrity level of attractiveness.

If the video has a special effect, it makes sense for the production team to invite a celebrity to participate.

But here’s the problem: despite searching through the entertainment industry for artists big and small, I couldn’t find out who she is.

Let’s listen to the sentence she said… Yes, it’s this one: ‘Hey! Which department are you from? Don’t you know recording is not allowed here? ‘

After playing this segment, he continued: ‘From this sentence, we can infer three pieces of information.’

‘The first one, the place where Ou Zheng accidentally entered, whatever it is for, the people inside are divided into various departments. Otherwise, this sudden person couldn’t have asked Ou Zheng about the department right away.

The second piece of information, recording, is not allowed here, meaning everything inside needs to be kept confidential. This also explains why there’s a maze at the entrance, and it took Ou Zheng a full fifteen minutes to get out.

As for the two lost photographers, we still don’t know if they came out.

The third one, this ‘Hey! ‘

This is a reprimanding tone. Without knowing which department Ou Zheng is from, this seemingly young woman directly reprimanded him.

It only indicates two things: either she has a high status in this unknown place, so she can reprimand someone from an unknown department casually, or recording is a serious matter here. So, no matter which department you’re from, if you record, you’re doing something wrong.

And no matter which possibility it is… Ah, Zheng, be careful! ‘

‘…Based on the information available in this video, I won’t make a judgment on whether Ou Zheng accidentally intruded into a national special department, as discussed by everyone.

I can only say, based on my analysis, that these video clips do seem to be genuinely shot and not the special effects circulating on the internet.

Why do the people in the video look like cultivators, and why is there the existence of dragons and phoenixes? Whether they are real creatures or not, I cannot judge.’

‘Shui Yizai Zhou is indeed at a genuine level. At least, unlike most people, he doesn’t make baseless speculations.

As soon as the video appeared, he immediately contacted professionals all over the world to help analyze the material.

But precisely because of his sincere attitude, many netizens who initially thought it was a special effects video changed their minds.