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Chapter 182 - 180, thanks for the cameo in the MV (third update)_1

Chapter 182: 180, thanks for the cameo in the MV (third update)_1

Doomsday signifies an end, but it doesn’t mean it’s Knight’s last video. Instead, it marks the end of all current rumors and gossip, which is even more evident in the English version.

From the moment the video was released, there was no intention of challenging or battling anyone, and a day later, Ren He, An Si, and Liu Erbao all regained their calm. None of us are children anymore when it comes to our psychological age.

So at this point, everyone’s thoughts returned to the video itself, or rather, to Ren He’s challenge itself.

Rene He’s challenge was never about anyone else; it was about his own life and the formidable force of nature. Focusing on someone else would seem rather petty.

When everyone came to this realization, they just looked at each other and smiled. Is there any comparability between the two sides? No, there isn’t.

It must be said that although this incident that happened by chance was only a minor interlude, it nevertheless led Ren He to some realizations, and his philosophical outlook improved a bit as a result.

He was 26 years old before his journey, and his awareness may not have been very high, so there was room for further improvement. No longer a salted fish, he learned that some things need to be confronted head-on while others should simply be ignored.

So, when An Si and Liu Erbao initially felt they should go head-to-head with each other, Ren He declined. In such matters, TK Company would also take his opinion into account, and thus the final video release didn’t mention a word about the opposition.

At this time, everything should go back to the challenge itself, and rightly so.

The Doomsday Knight’s video ignited instantly upon release, and surprisingly, the initial explosion of interest wasn’t because of the so-called challenge or the production of the video itself, but rather the song that hit everyone’s ears, setting off a surge of passion within them.

Just as Ren He realized, how professional can the general public be with sports videos? Not at all. People were initially drawn to the name Knight because they were shocked to see someone drifting a bicycle for the first time.

But it wasn’t shock at how professionally Ren He took corners or how fast he was.

So when the other party’s challenge video came out, some people didn’t even understand it at first, not until someone explained it. Oh, so it’s about the speed of entering the bend.

The Doomsday Knight’s video didn’t mention speed, just as the name Knight was also not mentioned—it was the professionals who calculated it themselves.

What’s the point of mentioning that? None. The video is a promotional one for TK, intended to draw the public’s attention, get them excited and fond of the brand, and to encourage them to buy TK bicycles.

The sudden challenge and the purpose of the Doomsday Knight’s video were thus different. Just like Ren He and the challenger had different goals, with the challenger aiming to create buzz for a competition, while Ren He was challenging himself, ever since the inspiration he received from Xia Yuting led him to decide to take on Heavenly Road.

In the end, the challenge video was overlooked, and those who understood the situation knew it was as it should be. The challenger, after watching the video, would calculate the speed himself and then fade from view.

No one pursued him relentlessly, and he had not even truly retaliated, so he could only feel fortunate.

In the Doomsday Knight’s video, it was the first time the song "fade" crashed so dominantly into everyone’s ears without a hint of warning. The background music of Knight’s name wasn’t particularly remarkable; its elevation came from Ren He’s gaze.

But this time, the entire elevation of a video was due to its background music!

The video was meticulously edited by Liu Erbao to sync with the rhythm of "fade," devoid of flashy, erratic camera cuts, presenting only the trembling of the soul. The climax of the video coincided with the climax of "fade," sending the emotions of viewers on a rollercoaster ride.

After watching the video, aside from a minority, everyone felt a genuine shock. Surprisingly, Doomsday Knight’s video hit three times the views of "Knight’s Honor" within an hour!

Consider that "Knight’s Honor" was already extremely popular, consistently topping the video streaming site charts and even setting new records.

Now, that record had been broken by the creator himself.

Many companies wanted to contact the copyright owner of "fade", whether for producing videos or uploading it online for downloads and streaming, all required authorization from the copyright owner.

Yet, with both Liu Erbao and An Si on his side, Ren He managed to deflect all attention. In the end, if anyone wanted to listen to "fade," they had no choice but to repeatedly watch this particular video...

It was only after the buzz over "fade" subsided that praise for the video itself emerged. Liu Erbao had anticipated this situation, knowing the public’s attention would be initially seized by "fade." As a connoisseur of trends, how could he not foresee this outcome? So, he decisively chose to let the video serve "fade." Rather than seeing this as a challenge video, it would be better described as the music video for the electronic track "fade."

If this MV entered the world of music videos, it would likely dominate unimpeded: a 5 million production budget, a cameo from the world’s top extreme cycling athlete, helicopter tracking shots...

Everyone laughed at this point, and the comments were full of people joking about Ren He: Thank you to the world’s number one in extreme cycling for the friendly appearance in the MV!

This was something Liu Erbao and Ren He hadn’t expected. As they read the comments at the temporary office site, they were caught between laughter and tears. But as long as the video went viral, nothing else mattered to them.

Ren He’s pursuit was to challenge himself. He made videos for profit, and "fade" was his own transcription; either way, he earned money from it. And although they were jokes, through this name, everyone solidified his status as number one, and even more people remembered the name Knight.

An Si was after commercial value. TK had enhanced its global influence twice in a row, both times thanks to him. Five million for the hottest global advertisement—executives at TK were probably waking up laughing in their sleep.

Liu Erbao sought the limits of commercial shooting, and he achieved it. Now, Liu Erbao’s name was a gold standard worldwide. If "Knight’s Honor" introduced him to shooting circles around the world, then the Doomsday Knight video confirmed his position among the top global production teams, with his worth skyrocketing.

Finally, professional clubs conducted in-depth analysis of the video. In the 5 minutes and 44 seconds, Ren He’s speed, explosive power, and control were fully demonstrated.

The helicopter view was the most comprehensive—everyone could see the time it took Ren He to accelerate from a standstill to 120 km/h. The major clubs calculated and came to a startling realization: even their best riders couldn’t achieve this feat!

So strong, incredibly strong!

They were now bracing themselves for the possibility that TK Club might unleash such a trump card at the next world event, forcing everyone to rethink their strategies against TK Club.

However, what they didn’t know was that the heads of TK Club were already on the verge of a breakdown. Their very own spokesperson was right under their noses, yet they couldn’t even catch a glimpse of him...

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