Chapter 124

That's great. You're on stage again, and you've given the best performance within your capabilities once more.

The Rose Covenant shimmered in the light, its platinum buds appearing to truly bloom, overflowing with wondrous spirituality. It seemed to have absorbed a massive amount of magic on a stage of unparalleled purity, forging a deep connection with the soul.

Clearly, even though Tang Liuli's talent in [Flow State] is obviously better, she is superior in purity, managing to level off and even surpass the other's progress.

This is the core reason why Kiriwake Yayoi continues to receive attention from Dream Weaver Rabbit.

Chen Yining did it for Ji Shuzhu; Xie Qingxuan did it to destroy her sister's dream; Tang Liuli is a genius in this field, but her purity, experience, and goals in the Idol Domain are all too shallow.

At this stage, only her "Flow State" is purely created for the stage and idols.

Its purity is so high that even desire for Chu Yuanqing cannot taint it in the slightest.

Chu Wangshu a sigh of relief, revealing a relaxed and joyful smile. She and her teammates enjoyed the exhilarating feeling of completing the performance. For a moment, they forgot about winning or losing, and their thoughts accelerated in a daze, making even the swaying stage lights clear.

But in an instant, the feeling vanished, like an illusion.

At the same time, the feedback in the Live Broadcast Room was like a tsunami:

"Amazing! I thought the Great Demon King's team was a sure win, but I didn't expect Little Sakura to draw 'Reunion World,' and I even more surprised that the three of them could bring out the essence of this dance."

"This is a stage that lives up to my youth, and I acknowledge their purity as idols."

"Tang Liuli is truly surprising. Is this the true value of Sea Capital's only A-Class lead vocalist? She brought me to tears."

"Unbelievable! They actually managed to turn the tide despite an extremely disadvantageous start? I've almost forgotten about Qing Bao's performance of <ACUTE>."

"Tang Liuli's singing skills and timbre are so unique, and I could clearly feel that she was singing a song called 'Reunion World' that was entirely her own. The rich personal emotions in it were so powerful that even non-fans would be moved."

"Fans of Liuli, please stand up and say something. Six years ago, I always thought that Liuli's retirement from the entertainment industry was like other child stars, to reflect and further her studies, and to avoid being influenced by the superficial atmosphere of the industry. But considering some recent news and Liuli's song 'Reunion World,' I dare not think too much about it."

"Stop talking, she's already crying, she wants nothing more than to drag Liuli's guardian out and interrogate them severely."

On the other hand, most people's attention remains focused on the outcome of this competition.

The winner of this battle will be the brand new <ACUTE>, created by the combination of the Great Demon King [Flow State], Chu Yuanqing's charm, and Ji Shuzhu.

Is it still a recreation of "Reunion World" with Tang Liuli and Kiriwake Yayoi as the main characters' dual "Flow State" and Chu Wangshu as the catalyst?

Zhao Dapan was speechless with emotion, feeling that the younger generation was surpassing the older generation, and he had no more praise to give. He simply used his vocal performance to express his attitude.

Luo Siling found it difficult to distinguish the superiority of emotional expression in the two dances, so she only symbolically deducted 1 point.

Chen Baijiu felt this even more deeply. If it were the complete version of "Reunion World," it would definitely be a top-tier (T0) performance in a stage competition. However, the three-person version, which abandoned the advantage of synchronized choreography, felt rather like a chicken bone—tasteless but not worth discarding.

This type of dance, which is originally a group dance, will have a much worse visual effect if there are fewer people. All the pressure will be put on the Center position and the lead singer. However, both Kiriwake Yayoi and Tang Liuli delivered the best performance in this regard.

So...

"I'll only deduct 1.5 points from your dance performance."

As soon as the words were spoken, it was announced that the historical PK record in this round of the competition had been broken, and this team had successfully refreshed the lowest score deducted in addition to the stage effect score.

--2.5 points.

Regarding the stage effect score, the four mentors quickly came to an answer. Under the tense gaze of countless viewers in the Live Broadcast Room, the four scores were given in turn, and the final score was 48 points, which is equivalent to only deducting 2 points.

The total score for Kiriwake Yayoi's team was officially revealed amidst countless cheers of shock and joy.

--95.5 points.

This is the highest score in the history of the competition, and it is a remarkable achievement that is enough to defeat <ACUTE>.

At this point, the outcome on the stage has been decided.

Volume 1: Chapter 125. Stealing Teammates, Pandora's Box, a Terrifying Battlefield. (5K5 requests for razor blades)

The viewers in the Live Broadcast Room were filled with emotion:

"They won. 'Reunion World' has won."

"It can only be said that Qing Bao's loss was not unjustified. She didn't unleash the 'Flow State' she did during the Second Evaluation, and she was completely outmatched in the dance music. It wasn't her fault in terms of performance."

"Waaaaah, it's that NTR part I hate the most again! Seriously, nobody ships the innocent puppy and the pure little widow?? Don't separate them???"

"Hehehe, let's dismantle it then! The minotaur is overjoyed. It's time to savor this moment carefully again!"

"I'm furious! How am I, a pure-hearted warrior, supposed to live like this?!"

"Don't rush. Theoretically speaking, according to the team configuration, Ji Shuzhu is the person that Little Sakura's team needs the most. The difficulty of learning a 4-person dance is very high, and with the 5-person dance for the second Public Performance, the choreographer is the best choice!"

"Mom, that sounds even weirder! How can my Ningbao's personal choreographer be used by several teams? I won't allow it!!!"

Some people rationally analyzed:

"Anyway, the least likely to be chosen is the Great Demon King. Ji Shuzhu is a choreographer, and Qing Bao's overall strength is not enough. But Xie Qingxuan's dance and vocals are very strong, and her soft skills are almost flawless. She can be called the ace of this competition. Her Center position is too important. Little Sakura choosing her to join the team is just asking for trouble."

"Actually, from this perspective, choosing Qing Bao is a bit risky. However, Qing Bao has the advantage of being inexperienced and lacks [Flow State] ability, so she can't completely outshine Little Sakura. All things considered, Ji Shuzhu is the best choice."

"Not necessarily. Qing Bao's potential is limitless. I am Little Sakura, and I am also willing to gamble on Qing Bao's temporary burst of power. That level of [Flow State] is either not activated at all, or it is guaranteed to win."

The audience was excitedly discussing it.

Chu Wangshu happily hugged the Green Eyed Cat beside her, whose hands and feet were trembling and who was still a little out of sorts, and cheered:

"Wow, 95.5 points! Did that break the record?"

Kiriwake Yayoi a sigh of relief and smiled happily.

Although she didn't know exactly how many points her opponent scored, her score of 95.5 was already beyond her initial expectations.

It can only be said that choosing to intercept Tang Liuli was an absolutely correct move. If Xie Qingxuan's team had snatched her away, the outcome of the game would probably still be uncertain.

At least in the entire Sea Capital competition, apart from Tang Liuli, no one could elevate "Reunion World" to such a level. It blends perfect singing skills, a unique timbre, full emotion, and a [Flow State] that elevates and unleashes everything.

Kiriwake Yayoi had to admit that if Tang Liuli were replaced by Lin Bao'er, even with her present, she could only guarantee a score of 80 at most, and couldn't possibly expect the current exaggerated results.

This former child prodigy is truly, just as she herself said, winning back Chu Yuanqing in her own way.

Little Sakura glanced at the Green Eyed Cat, and her opinion of it silently changed.

Perhaps I need to work a little harder.

Whether it's Xie Qingxuan, Tang Liuli, or Chu Yuanqing, they are all highly promising idol trainees. They all possess the quality of shining brightly once ignited.

If she's not careful, she might be overtaken and watch them reach a level that's far beyond her reach.

Tang Liuli was completely unaware that she was being used as a threat. Her emerald green eyes darted around, her cute face flushed red, and her expression was one of fear and shame. She was quickly fiddling with her bangs to cover her delicate features, her calves were trembling, and her whole body was limp, like a paper tiger that had been punctured. Even her twin ponytails were somewhat wilted.

I want to die so badly. I want to die so badly.

Although singing "Reunion World" brought a sense of catharsis and release, the thought of sharing my emotions with so many viewers through "Flow State" made me feel like I was being publicly executed on a large scale, akin to social death.

The Green Eyed Cat gritted her teeth in embarrassment, her beauty mark at the corner of her eye turning pink from the heat. She vowed fiercely in Flow State heart that she would never use that idiot again!

Moreover, going on stage is really tiring. She used up at least a month's worth of energy, and it was an extremely depleted amount.

Damn it, becoming an idol? Forget about it!

Tang Liuli kept muttering to herself, using Chu Wangshu, who was hugging her, as a cushion, seemingly already used to their daily close contact.

This scene caused fans on both sides in the Live Broadcast Room to go wild, shouting that the daughter they were promoting was so cute.

Meanwhile, Chu Yuanqing and his group returned to the stage from the dressing room, facing the three performers who had just finished their performance, and waited for the Dream Weaver Rabbit to reveal the final result.

The Dream Weaver Rabbit's scarlet eyes curved into an arc as it looked at the two groups with lingering interest, clapping its hands in admiration:

"Your sweat and brilliance have created one incalculable and unpredictable stage of destiny after another!"

"Gentlemen, this is exactly what I wanted to see. Your performance has exceeded my expectations and is entirely worthy of the will you have honed to this day."

"I have the utmost respect for your stage."

"Unfortunately, even though you were all so brilliant, a winner still emerged from among you."

Dream Weaver Rabbit sighed in regret as scores appeared beside each team.

Chu Yuanqing, Xie Qingxuan, Ji Shuzhu -- 88.5 points.

Kiriwake Yayoi, Tang Liuli, Chu Wangshu -- 95.5 points.

This victory or defeat was decided by a difference of a full 7 points.

Kiriwake Yayoi's smile grew even brighter, her gaze fixed intently on Chu Yuanqing.

This time, it was her victory.

Xiao Qing, you'll keep your promise, right?

Chu Wangshu grabbed the Green Eyed Cat's hand, happily gave it a high five, and celebrated the joy of embracing victory.

They won! They actually beat the most formidable 3A combination in the current competition!

Does this mean that, as a B-Class player, I haven't been a burden to the team?

Chu Wangshu became happier and happier as she thought about it, feeling a sense of satisfaction that her efforts had been recognized. Her usual reserved and serious demeanor as a top student instantly crumbled, her eyebrows and eyes crinkling, as if even the tips of her hair were overflowing with joy.

Tang Liuli was even more smug. Her mentality swelled up incredibly fast, almost instantly turning her into a deflated paper tiger. She briefly forgot her physical and psychological social anxiety, and with her weak legs propped up, she leaned on Chu Wangshu's shoulder and secretly glanced at Xie Qingxuan in the distance.

However, before the Green Eyed Cat could even cast a defiant glance, it used its astonishing intelligence to realize a terrifying truth.

Bad women these days must be absolutely terrifying!

If you give them a provocative look now, they'll kill you with a single glance!

The Green Eyed Cat forcefully turned her gaze back. She hid behind Chu Wangshu, burying half her face behind his shoulder, revealing only her jewel-like green eyes. She blinked cautiously, glancing at Qing Mom, who was sure wouldn't glare at her, and gave a smug, silly smile.

Hmph, now Qing Bao will definitely praise me for working hard, right?

On the other side,

Ji Shuzhu was still immersed in the happiness of savoring the dazzling flavor when she suddenly learned the devastating news of defeat.

However, as a gourmet who only pursues the brilliance itself, her first reaction was not that she might not be able to eat Chu Yuanqing's brilliance in the future, but rather a strong sense of curiosity.

In other words, what kind of dazzling brilliance can a stage with a score as high as 95.5 create?

With this simple and unpretentious mindset, she looked up at the three people opposite her, somewhat hoping to be selected into their team and take the opportunity to experience the different flavors of brilliance.

Chu Yuanqing felt conflicted and somewhat ashamed.

If her skill level matches that of A-Class player, Qingxuan and Shu Zhu might not necessarily lose.

Putting everything else aside, at least half of the 4.5 points deducted by Zhao Dapan were due to his own actions.

On the other hand, Yayoi Liuli and Xiao Shu's team got such a high score that even if they practiced for a few more days and performed <ACUTE> again, they wouldn't have much hope of getting that score.

--95.5 points.

To get a score like that, you must have to put in a lot of effort, right?

Chu Yuanqing was somewhat dazed when he suddenly remembered the Kiriwake Yayoi, dressed in a wedding gown, standing barefoot on the golden sand, holding his hands and earnestly uttering those words. A strange feeling stirred within him.

"Xiao Qing, I want to be with you all the time. I... I want to be on the same stage with you."

That's strange.

Chu Yuanqing felt like a young widow being invited to an amusement park by a young man. Her eyes darted around, and she felt uneasy no matter what she thought about. She quickly patted her cheeks with her small hands to dispel the strange feeling of déjà vu and stop overthinking. She looked at Xie Qingxuan with some worry.

This child even resorted to waterboarding in the bathtub as punishment after failing the Second Evaluation, which is really worrying. It makes one wonder what terrible things the other person might do after losing the stage competition.

Xie Qingxuan remained silent; she wasn't someone who couldn't accept defeat.

--The law of the jungle prevails; the victor takes all.

If you're not as skilled as others, you should admit it. Arguing and making unreasonable demands will only make you look ridiculous.

Xie Qingxuan's attitude towards the stage and training has always been consistent. She truly gave it her all in this competition, but her defeat only proves one thing.

--I'm too weak.

The dark spiral in Xie Qingxuan's eyes grew even deeper, and the pupils within them were unfocused and blank.

If you can't even beat contestants from your own region, how can you possibly defeat the older sister who grasped the essence of "Flow State" three years ago and whose current realm remains unknown?

No, we can't stop here; we must find a way to continue improving.

Whether it's dance, vocal music, or [Flow State], you must become better and stronger than before, until... you reach the domain that person has set, and completely devour, crush, ravage, and grind it down.

Only then will she have a goal to move forward and a reason to catch her breath.

The Dream Weaver Rabbit circled the two teams, a satisfied smile on its face. It broke the tense atmosphere and joyfully praised them:

"Now it's time for the winner to enjoy the prize."

"Gentlemen, let's make the decision!"

"Is it Xie Qingxuan, who has mastered the [Flow State] state, possesses extremely strong overall abilities, and is known as the Stage Tyrant?"