The Sacred Land Is Going Bankrupt, I Invented a Mobile Phone!-Chapter 363

Chapter 363: Short Videos Can Be Filmed Like This?

Everyone present was taken aback by Ye Chen’s words.

Even the Jade Pond Saint Master and Elder Qingcheng momentarily forgot their purpose for coming.

After all, the previous new application, the Immortal Net Sutra Pavilion, had truly transformed the cultivation world.

It allowed every cultivator to easily find the most suitable cultivation technique, greatly enhancing their strength. Its importance was unparalleled.

Yet, only half a year had passed and the Heavenly Origin Saint Master was about to launch another new application?

What would it be this time?

A wave of anticipation surged in everyone’s hearts.

Under everyone’s attention, Ye Chen smiled slightly and said, “The new application is called Immortal Net Short Videos.”

Immortal Net Short Videos?

What’s a short video?

Hearing this unfamiliar term, everyone looked puzzled.

Ye Chen didn’t keep them in suspense and directly explained, “You all have used Memory Stones before, they can record visuals. I call these recorded visuals ‘videos.’

“As for short videos, they are videos with a duration between fifteen seconds and two minutes.

“Cultivators can use our new application to watch these short videos.”

As Ye Chen introduced the concept, everyone’s expressions varied.

Some looked confused.

Others, however, immediately understood.

For example, the Foreign Affairs Elder, who had been exposed to Ye Chen’s ideas the most, grasped it quickly.

He excitedly asked, “If we can watch videos on the new app, then whenever a major event happens, as long as someone records it, the entire cultivation world can immediately see it?”

Hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up.

Previously, when their Saint Master fought battles outside, people would live-report the fight in text on Immortal Net Weibo, describing the situation.

They would even add pictures.

But the problem was text wasn’t intuitive enough.

People could only imagine the battle in their minds, which left them even more eager to see it.

They had to wait until the Memory Stones with battle recordings were brought back to truly understand what happened.

But with this new app…

Wouldn’t they no longer have to wait?

The battle happens over there, and they can watch it in real-time here?

Just thinking about it made everyone extremely excited.

Even Elder Qingcheng and the Jade Pond Saint Master found this feature very useful.

From now on, any interesting event could be recorded and shared.

It was more direct than posting text and pictures on Immortal Net Weibo.

However, Elder Qingcheng, with her mature and stunning demeanor, had a slight look of confusion.

She was always straightforward and open-minded, so she directly asked, her soft voice ringing out, “Daoist Ye Chen, why must they be short videos? Why limit them to two minutes at most?

“Isn’t that too short? For example, a battle can last several hours or even longer. Such a short video wouldn’t capture everything.”

Elder Qingcheng’s question was also the question in everyone’s minds.

Why short videos?

Was it really necessary to limit the length?

Everyone turned their eyes toward Ye Chen, curious about his reasoning.

Ye Chen sensed their confusion and smiled faintly.

A long-video platform would come later, alongside movies, dramas, and other cultural content.

As for why short videos must be short?

Of course, there was a reason.

Ye Chen looked at everyone and explained calmly:

“Short videos are different from regular videos.

“Their greatest strength is capturing the most eye-catching moments in the shortest time!

“And because the videos are short, they need to be as concise as possible to provide the viewer with complete information effortlessly.

“For example, a battle might last four or five hours, that’s way too long. And during stalemates, it can be quite dull.

“If it’s edited down to just two minutes, keeping only the most exciting battle scenes, it will be far more engaging.

“Or say you’re uploading a video of catching a rare spirit beast. You wouldn’t start filming from the moment you leave your sect, right?

“Most of the process, like tracking the beast, is boring. Hardly anyone has the patience to watch that.

“Instead, it’s better to edit the video to only include finding the clue, discovering the beast, and the final capture. That will truly attract viewers.

“Short videos exist to fit into cultivators’ fragmented time.

“When cultivators are tired from training, they can watch a few short videos during breaks. If the videos were too long, they might disrupt their cultivation schedule. But short videos, only fifteen seconds to two minutes long, can be watched anytime and easily paused.

“As for how to edit videos, I’ve upgraded the Immortal Net Image Stones. They now include an editing feature, allowing users to cut and merge clips with their spiritual sense.

“Of course, short videos have their strengths, and long videos have theirs, but that’s something for the future.”

Ye Chen explained the advantages of short videos smoothly.

He also mentioned the new editing function of the Immortal Net Image Stones.

Hearing this, everyone looked enlightened.

The Saint Master had a point.

Short videos might be brief, but if well-edited, they would cut out the dull moments and leave only the most exciting parts.

That would naturally be more engaging and time-efficient.

After all, cultivators might seem otherworldly and unhurried…

But in reality, they were extremely busy.

Every day, cultivation alone required at least four hours.

Learning spells took even longer — several hours of focused practice.

If they also studied alchemy, artifact refining, or other cultivation arts, their schedule would be packed.

And on top of all that, they needed to find ways to earn spirit stones and handle sect duties.

Even though most cultivators didn’t need much sleep, they were still incredibly busy.

Most had very little free time each day.

So, who had the patience to watch a two-hour-long beast hunt?

But if it were condensed to just a minute or two, highlighting only the most important and thrilling moments, that would be much more appealing.

“The Saint Master truly has great foresight! We are far inferior!” The Foreign Affairs Elder sighed in admiration.

The other elders felt the same way.

Who would have thought that short videos had so many benefits?

Even Elder Qingcheng and the Jade Pond Saint Master, their breathtakingly beautiful faces, were full of awe.

With this short video application, the entire cultivation world could learn about major events instantly.

And without having to waste too much time watching.

In just a few seconds, they could understand the full context.

How incredibly convenient!

Ye Chen… is truly a genius.

To create such a groundbreaking application…

Elder Qingcheng’s beautiful eyes shone with open admiration.

As for the Jade Pond Saint Master, she was even more regretful in her heart.

After giving everyone enough time to understand the benefits of Immortal Net Short Videos, Ye Chen continued, “Everyone should now be clear on the advantages of Immortal Net Short Videos.

“Next, I will need you all to prepare for its launch. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

“And I will also need the help of the Jade Pond Saint Master and Fairy Qingcheng.”

Upon hearing this, the elders immediately nodded.

Neither the Jade Pond Saint Master nor Elder Qingcheng had any objections, though they were curious.

Previously, when the Immortal Net Sutra Pavilion was launched, they were asked to upload cultivation techniques in advance.

Now, with the launch of Immortal Net Short Videos, were they supposed to upload short videos in advance as well?

Ye Chen’s next words confirmed their suspicions.

“When Immortal Net Short Videos goes live, there must be a sufficient number of videos available.

“Otherwise, if cultivators open the app and find nothing, they won’t be able to experience the benefits. So I need you all to start filming short videos and uploading them to the Immortal Net Short Video library.”

Saying this, Ye Chen turned to the Foreign Affairs Elder.

“Elder, the sacred land’s treasury contains many Memory Stones recording battles between powerful cultivators, including myself.

“Assign people to edit these recordings into short videos and upload them to Immortal Net Short Videos.”

The Foreign Affairs Elder nodded immediately.

Heavenly Origin Sacred Land had existed for millennia, accumulating countless battle recordings.

Many featured renowned prodigies and legendary figures.

Not to mention, there were even videos of their own Saint Master in combat.

If edited and released, they would surely attract countless cultivators.

“The Sect Master of True Martial Sect is going to cry…” an elder muttered, causing everyone to nod.

Indeed, once short videos became widespread, who would still buy battle-recording Memory Stones from True Martial Sect?

True Martial Sect was suffering collateral damage!

Ye Chen smiled at this but paid no further attention to it.

Instead, he turned his gaze to Elder Chen of the Formation Peak.

After being healed by the Secret of the Person Character, Elder Chen had progressed rapidly in his cultivation, benefiting greatly.

Sensing Ye Chen’s gaze, he immediately lowered his head in respect, awaiting instructions.

“Elder Chen, in the coming days, have the elders and disciples of Formation Peak record more formation-related short videos.

“For example, key points for setting up formations.

“How to determine whether one has a talent for formations.

“And knowledge about formation materials, their identification, and usage. These can all be made into short videos.”

Elder Chen immediately agreed.

Ye Chen then turned to the elders of Alchemy Peak.

“Alchemy Peak should also produce short videos.

“Similar to Formation Peak, you can film videos about alchemy techniques.

“But beyond that, you can also buy standardized alchemy furnaces from various factions and review them, making alchemy furnace evaluation videos.”

Hearing this, the Alchemy Peak elders looked puzzled. “Evaluate alchemy furnaces?”

They didn’t quite understand.

Ye Chen smiled and explained, “That means assessing the quality of alchemy furnaces and summarizing which ones are best for beginners, which are best for entry-level use, which ones have poor cost-performance ratios, and which ones have the most complete features.”

With this explanation, the elders of Alchemy Peak suddenly understood.

Evaluating alchemy furnaces was indeed a great idea.

After all, alchemy furnaces were expensive yet crucial for alchemists.

But the usability of a furnace could only be determined during actual use.

If they could watch in-depth reviews from powerful alchemists, it would be incredibly beneficial for aspiring alchemists.

It would save many from wasting resources on the wrong furnace.

Seeing that the elders of Alchemy Peak understood, Ye Chen looked at the elders of the other peaks, assigning them filming tasks based on their areas of expertise.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Finally, Ye Chen turned to the Jade Pond Saint Master and Fairy Qingcheng.

The two had already been astonished by the variety of short video topics Ye Chen had mentioned.

They hadn’t expected so many things to be suitable for short video content.

Now, they were eager to know what kind of videos Ye Chen wanted them to film.

Ye Chen smiled and said, “If the Jade Pond Saint Master and Fairy Qingcheng are willing, you can encourage the female cultivators of Jade Pond Sacred Land to film the types of short videos I just mentioned.

“But besides those topics, the female cultivators of Jade Pond can also record personal-style short videos.

“For example, showcasing female cultivators practicing divine abilities, sword flight, dancing, sparring, or even daily life activities.”

The two women initially nodded as they listened.

But by the end, they were taken aback.

Filming videos of female cultivators flying with swords, sparring, or even dancing and going about their daily lives?

What kind of content is this?

And what is the point of it?

For a moment, they were puzzled.

Seeing their confusion, Ye Chen chuckled.

“This category is called ‘beauty content.’

“Short videos ultimately aim to attract viewers.

“And when it comes to attracting cultivators, what could be more captivating than the female cultivators of Jade Pond Sacred Land?”

Upon hearing this, the two women immediately understood.

Ohhh, so that’s what he meant!

No wonder Ye Chen specifically asked for their help.

After all, when it came to female cultivators, Jade Pond Sacred Land had the most renowned beauties in the entire Great Yan Province.

Ye Chen continued, “Of course, short video topics aren’t limited to what I just mentioned.

“For example, reviews, rankings, cultural insights, the daily lives of powerful cultivators. These can all be turned into short videos…”