Time flowed like sand through fingers, and in the blink of an eye, two days had quietly passed.
During these two days, Ling Yun maintained a steady rhythm in his life.
By day, he absorbed knowledge on campus. By night, after returning home, he would dive headfirst into the King's Canyon Peak Tournament battlefield. The remaining free time was dedicated entirely to cultivating his mental power with the Myriad Rivers Return to Origin Method.
The efficiency brought by his focus was astonishing. His score in the Peak Tournament surged forward, having already broken through the 2300-point mark.
When he returned home from school this day, Ling Yun didn't delay for a moment. He skillfully opened Douyin and clicked the long-missed "Start Live Stream" button.
Live Stream Title: [Witness History! Top Three in Peak Tonight!]
Concise, powerful, and filled with an all-encompassing confidence and appeal.
Like a boulder dropped into a calm lake, the moment the stream began, the number of viewers in the live chat room skyrocketed like a rocket!
[Holy crap! The missing person has returned!]
[Divine Ling! Do you know my digital snacks have been tasteless these past two days without your stream?!]
[Clickbait? Wait... 2300 points?! Divine Ling, are you really planning to treat the top three in Peak like your backyard garden!]
[Front row! Popcorn, drinks, and water ready!]
The bullet comments, like a surging tide, instantly flooded the screen. Ling Yun didn't engage in lengthy pleasantries, a familiar, slightly proud curve gracing the corner of his lips.
"Brothers, enough talk. We don't do fake stuff, no clickbait. The goal – Top Three in Peak! Let's go!"
Before his voice even faded, he was fully immersed in the game.
Flowing, seamless operations, extreme micro-management, predictions accurate to the millisecond... the audience in front of the screen was mesmerized.
[Brothers, I get it now! The streamer isn't doing this for the gifts, it's purely because he's addicted and skilled, and can't stand not showing off!]
This comment instantly resonated with countless viewers, and a flood of "Real," "Tears," and "Sober Mind" scrolled across the screen.
Time flew by amidst intense team fights and breathtaking strategic plays.
When the countdown timer for the Peak Tournament closing appeared, the score on Ling Yun's screen had just settled on a dazzling number: 2400!
The third position on the Peak leaderboard was now occupied by that familiar and imposing ID!
"Phew--" Ling Yun let out a long breath, a genuine smile of accomplishment blooming on his face, "Brothers, Top Three in Peak! Got it! I said I would, and I did!"
[Awesome!!! (Voice cracking)]
[Well deserved! True God of the Canyon!]
[Divine Ling? Your vision is too limited! From now on, please address him as--Emperor Ling Tian! An existence that suppresses an era!]
[Emperor Ling Tian! Emperor Ling Tian! Emperor Ling Tian!]
The title "Emperor Ling Tian" instantly ignited the entire live stream. The bullet comments were completely dominated by these three words, and the gift effects were like celebratory fireworks, continuous and unending.
Ling Yun looked at the screen full of praise and enthusiasm, feeling more relaxed than ever before.
A desire to share his joy surged within him.
"Achieved my goal today, feeling great! Come on, brothers, I'll sing you a song, an original one, consider it... hmm, a treat for my family!"
[??? After playing a game, you're directly starting a concert? Emperor Ling Tian, you really aren't leaving any room for your peers to survive!]
[Recording started! Everyone stand up!]
[Original! Another original! Even the donkeys on the production team wouldn't dare be this prolific!]
The live stream's popularity had now surpassed the 5 million mark, with various luxury gifts almost non-stop.
"This song is called Ugly Monster."
Ling Yun picked up the guitar by his side, his fingertips gently strumming the strings to test the tuning. Then, his unique voice, full of stories, slowly flowed out, passing through the microphone and reaching the ears of every viewer.
There was no elaborate accompaniment, only a guitar and pure vocals.
However, the playfulness, self-deprecation, and a hint of imperceptible pride contained within the melody, combined with Ling Yun's highly penetrating and infectious singing, instantly pulled millions of viewers into the musical scenario he had created.
The live stream room seemed to hit a pause button, with only the singing echoing.
When the song ended, the lingering resonance remained.
After a good few seconds, the bullet comments finally unfroze and surged again:
[??? How dare you, Emperor Ling Tian, openly mock our looks!]
[Scold if you want, fuss if you want, but this song... it's genuinely f*cking good! My ears are pregnant!]
[Another hit song is born! What exactly is stored in the streamer's brain?]
[The streamer is so talented, will he get into Tsinghua or Peking University in the future?]
[Tsinghua or Peking? Are you serious upstairs? The streamer can get into Tsinghua or Peking? I'll live stream myself doing a headstand while washing my hair!]
"Ah, the comments are right," Ling Yun put down his guitar, responding with a grin, a hint of smugness in his tone, "Geniuses always have to bear some doubt. When I get my graduation certificate from Tsinghua or Peking, I'll definitely show it to you all!"
[It's over, it's over, you praise him a little and he gets carried away!]
[The streamer can get into Tsinghua or Peking? I'll eat my phone raw!]
[The brother in front is fierce! Just say you want to eat your phone, don't use the streamer as an excuse! (doge)]
The memes from the comments flew one after another, filling the air with joy.
"Alright everyone," Ling Yun glanced at the time, he'd been live for almost three hours. "I've hit my Peak Tournament goals for today, sung some songs, and that's it for the stream! See you next time!"
With that, before the five million viewers could react, he decisively clicked the "end stream" button.
The livestream room instantly went black, leaving behind only a screen full of question marks and lingering cries of dissatisfaction:
[??????]
[That's it?! I was just getting to the good part...]
[Ruthless! So ruthless!]
[Guys, let's all head to the comments section of his latest Douyin post! Let's call out this 'pulling the plug' ruthless streamer!]
As expected, the comments section of Ling Yun's latest Douyin post was quickly overrun by the "condemnation" army.
After ending the stream, Ling Yun's emotions quickly settled. He didn't linger on the noise of the livestream, but instead sat down cross-legged, immersing himself once more in the profound realm of the Myriad Rivers Return to Origin Method.
His mental power flowed like a gentle stream, surging and circulating under the guidance of his consciousness, gathering and growing stronger.
After several days of continuous cultivation, the effects were significant. He could clearly feel his mental power becoming more refined and potent. The coverage of his Spiritual Sense had expanded from the original five hundred meters to an astonishing one kilometer in radius!
This clear sense of control over his growing power intoxicated him.
Meanwhile, while Ling Yun was diligently cultivating, the internet was once again stirred into a frenzy because of him.
Top Three in King's Canyon! Mysterious Streamer "Emperor Ling Tian" Emerges!
Original Improvised Divine Song <Ugly Monster Goes Viral During Livestream!>
Talented in Both Arts and Martial Arts, or a Musical Genius? Who Exactly is This Streamer?
Related topics quickly surged to the top of the trending searches, and the song Ugly Monster spread like a virus.
Ling Yun's Douyin follower count skyrocketed overnight, from just over 20 million to a staggering 28 million!
An increase of nearly 8 million!
In the early morning, Ling Yun opened his eyes, feeling refreshed after a night of cultivation.
He habitually picked up his phone and opened his Douyin backend.
Looking at the nearly 28 million followers and the explosion of private messages, likes, and comments in the backend, Ling Yun's lips curved into a slight smile.
Was he happy? Of course. Surprised? Not too much.
The influence that came with strength was a natural progression.
He put down his phone, finished his morning routine, and with light steps, walked towards the school, bathed in the rising sun.
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