Entertainment King:I Can Extract Skills from the Movies

"I do have a lot of advantages."

Du Sheng pondered for a moment and nodded to himself.

First, he had confidence in his acting skills, especially with the ability to enhance them through his system.

Second, compared to competitors like Qiu Qing, he had another edge: foresight. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of this particular adaptation of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils allowed him to avoid potential pitfalls ahead of time.

Third, thanks to his martial arts training and extensive experience as a stunt double, his fighting and action sequences were significantly superior. This gave him the ability to embody Murong Fu's martial prowess with greater authenticity and fluidity.

After all, Murong Fu was a top-tier martial artist proficient in the techniques of 17 different sects, making his fight scenes crucial to the story. In an era when production quality was paramount, lackluster fight choreography could alienate viewers and even frustrate investors.

The industry still remembered the backlash against Zhang Zhizong's earlier Legend of the Condor Heroes adaptation, particularly its casting controversies. With this project, he was likely to approach casting with more care.

Fourth, Du Sheng suspected that Ju Jueliang's recommendation of him as Murong Fu might not just be about following investor wishes. It could also reflect internal power struggles among the show's directors. If he could leverage this dynamic, it might work to his advantage.

With these thoughts in mind, Du Sheng spent several thousand reputation points to max out his acting skill attributes—voice, stage presence, movement, and expression.

Instantly, his abilities in conveying emotion, immersing himself in roles, empathizing with other characters, interpreting scenes, and maintaining focus improved dramatically.

Acting Skill Lv2/Green (MAX/10000)

Voice, stage presence, movement, and expression all reached their maximum value of 2500.

He was now one step away from reaching Lv3 (Expert Level).

Though he wasn't yet on par with the "acting maniacs" of the industry, he was confident he could rival actors who had starred in critically acclaimed dramas.

Advancing further, however, would require upgrading the skill to Blue Tier, which wasn't something he needed to focus on just yet.

He glanced at his remaining reputation points—less than 3000—and decided against any additional upgrades for now.

Instead, his attention shifted to the lottery wheel.

As expected, a large 1 was now displayed in the center, a reward for raising his overall evaluation from F to F+, which also increased his annual lottery chances to 12.

The wheel displayed 19 cards of various colors—purple, blue, green, white, and gray.

It was clear there were purple-tier items, but given his current evaluation, the chances of obtaining one were slim.

Unlike lottery chances earned from acting, these bonus draws offered items and skills from both his past life and the current world, not just tied to characters he had portrayed.

"Let's hope for something explosive."

Du Sheng thought back to a time when he had worked on a war drama as a prop handler. The director, refusing to use cheap special effects, insisted on using real explosives.

If he could somehow draw a timed explosive, he mused, he could blow up the house of any director who refused to hire him.

As for the consequences? Well, that depended on what the director had done to deserve it.

"Draw!"

With a thought, the wheel spun counterclockwise, the cards blurring into a whirlwind.

Swish, swish, swish!

When the wheel stopped, seven cards glowed and revealed their rewards:

1. Quick Action Directing Technique (Skill)

2. Posture and Presence (Green Skill)

(Note: A must-have skill for a qualified performer.)

3. Eight Extremes Fist (Blue Skill)

4. Song: Difficult Scripture (Mandarin Version)

(Note: Songs and scripts drawn from the lottery will not repeat.)

5. Instrument Proficiency (Green Skill)

6. Language Mastery Card (Green Skill)

(Choose two out of five languages: Thai, Vietnamese, Cantonese, English, Khmer.)

7. Script: Go Princess Go

As the draw concluded, six streaks of light surged into Du Sheng's body.

He felt a flood of knowledge and techniques rushing into his mind—action directing, posture and presence, martial arts, musical scores, and more.

The overwhelming influx of skills left him dazed, his entire body tingling with energy.

It took him a while to fully absorb the newfound abilities.

"Not bad at all. Even though I didn't get my explosive, these seven items are all incredibly practical!"

Du Sheng nodded in satisfaction.

The Quick Action Directing Technique and Posture and Presence skills, in particular, were already blending seamlessly with his existing knowledge.

These skills covered everything from planning chase scenes and car crashes to designing fight choreography and explosions.

In the entertainment industry, the natural progression for a stunt actor was to become an action director.

Du Sheng suspected these draws were influenced by his late foster father's teachings.

Beyond their immediate usefulness, these skills gave him a competitive edge. With the ability to choreograph and execute fight scenes with precision, he could excel in his roles and even "steal the spotlight" in group scenes.

And in the worst-case scenario, if his career as an actor faltered, he could still transition into a behind-the-scenes role as an action director.

The Eight Extremes Fist skill stood out as the first Blue Tier skill he had obtained, directly replacing the previous green-tier version.

Now capable of reaching Lv3 (Expert Level), the martial art became even more potent.

The strange tingling sensation he had experienced earlier was likely due to its physical enhancements.

Du Sheng noticed that his fists, elbows, knees, and shins felt tougher, as though they had developed subtle calluses.

His muscles appeared more defined, and his overall strength had increased.

It seemed the skill also boosted his physical attributes.

"This could really help improve my overall evaluation. I should invest more in this area later."

The music score and instrument proficiency were equally exciting.

Du Sheng chuckled. "I love this—instant mastery without needing practice!"

Though he had only acquired basic skills, they were far better than nothing. Considering singing was one of his career staples, these new abilities were invaluable.

Finally, his eyes landed on the remaining item in the draw—a Green Tier Language Mastery Card offering two language choices.

After some deliberation, he ruled out Khmer, Vietnamese, and Thai, opting instead for English and Cantonese.

As the choice was made, a surge of warmth flowed into his mind, and countless words and phrases began making sense.

"Great! Life is full of hope!"

"对唔住,我系差人!"

Du Sheng tested his new skills, switching seamlessly between languages and filling the air with lighthearted energy.

Anyone unaware of the situation might have thought he'd lost his mind.

After indulging in his newfound abilities for a moment, he packed up and refocused.

His language choices were strategic.

In an era when the United States was the sole superpower, knowing English was an invaluable asset, especially for someone pursuing an acting career.

Cantonese, meanwhile, was equally practical.

Hong Kong cinema and television were still influential, with many top-tier directors, pro

ducers, and stars coming from the region.

Even if its prominence waned in the future, mastering Cantonese now would only enhance his career prospects.