Chapter 150
Tang Liuli shook her head repeatedly and complained:
"I disagree."
The conversation moved on to the next topic in less than half an hour.
Chu Wangshu took the initiative to mention:
"Yayoi- nee, what are your thoughts on Xiao Qing?"
Kiriwake Yayoi suddenly felt guilty, experiencing a flustered feeling as if she had been caught on camera. She tried to keep her composure and stammered as she asked:
"Huh? What... what are you thinking?"
Chu Wangshu looked up in confusion and replied:
"That's my impression of Xiao Qing."
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket, somewhat excited, said:
"Let me start: Xiao Qing is adorable! Gentle! Mature! Super beautiful! She has... um, the feel of an older sister!"
The tension in Kiriwake Yayoi's heart eased, and she smiled, instinctively echoing:
"Yes, yes, Xiao Qing's waist is still very flexible, she's always been very gentle, and she's very serious about the stage. She's prettier than any girl I've ever seen, she seems to sparkle all over, she's so radiant! She's kind of like my ideal idol."
Especially...
Especially during kissing, those eyes, shimmering like Golden Sea, beautiful and sacred, just being gazed upon like that makes my whole body feel incredibly hot, and I feel completely out of control. In every sense, it's... amazing.
The Green Eyed Cat's fur stood on end.
I'm furious! What do you mean, "soft waist"? Are you showing off that you've touched it? Let me tell you, Qing Mom's breasts are even softer!
Tang Liuli felt a pang of jealousy, a strong competitive spirit rising within her. She gritted her teeth in secret, vowing fiercely that she definitely understood Qing Mom better than this Sakura Girl!
The girl said earnestly and seriously:
"Xiao Qing, Xiao Qing is a wonderful girl, like Magical Girl! If she wanted to, she could definitely build a huge religious sect!"
That's right. As long as the world can see Qing Bao's white hair, golden eyes, and her dazzling, incredibly beautiful appearance, wouldn't she easily attract a huge fan base, effortlessly win the competition, and claim the throne of the world's number one idol?
Tang Liuli's faith is unwavering; she highly recommends the Qingmen!
Kiriwake Yayoi got caught up in this, damn it, people in the anime and manga world just love to exaggerate.
No, she couldn't fall behind this silly cat! She had to praise Qing Bao even more than the other cat!
Thus, the private conversation quickly turned into a praise session for Chu Yuanqing's die-hard fans, loyal fans, and girlfriend fans.
Chu Wangshu was able to keep up at first, but then he realized that Liuli and Sister Yayoi were pushing Xiao Qing even more than he was, which shocked him greatly and filled him with emotion.
Although Yayoi is the captain and lead dancer, and Liuli is the key vocalist, the core of this team has subtly become Xiao Qing.
But thinking about it carefully, it seems quite normal.
Chu Yuanqing's looks are unparalleled. If she were to form a girl group, it wouldn't be surprising if she were positioned as the visual center. The visual center is more crucial than positions like leader, lead dancer, main dancer, or main vocalist; it's the soul of the girl group and its public face.
With this kind of positioning, it's inevitable that they will have a say within the team.
So the current situation isn't so strange... right?
Chu Wangshu stopped thinking about it. Because they had to get up early for training, the three of them finished praising the sleeping Pure White Witch and ended their late-night chat in the bedroom, then covered themselves with blankets and went to sleep.
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket, nestled between two warm blankets, felt incredibly cozy and slept soundly, seemingly pampered by two young mothers.
The next day.
Chu Wangshu felt refreshed and invigorated.
Both the Green Eyed Cat and Little Sakura were listless. Even with a mascot between them, they were clearly not comfortable sleeping in the same bed, and their sleep quality was severely affected.
Well, unless it's Chu Yuanqing lying in the middle, we should probably delete these kinds of late-night talk events!
However, unlike a certain cat, Sakura JK can take advantage of her lunch break to secretly go to a certain private cinema that is usually agreed upon, and have an affair with a certain Qing Bao who sacrificed her beauty for the sake of saving the world and was righteous and awe-inspiring. She can restore a lot of physical strength by Magic Replenishment. It can be said that she wins!
Moreover, because she wasn't feeling well, and because Little Sakura and Chu Yuanqing's kissing skills had greatly improved and wouldn't swell her lips, Tang Liuli, who was usually extremely perceptive, didn't even notice that the two had kissed this time. Like a husband fooled by his successful wife and the blond-haired man, she had achieved a secret affair and had lost everything!
Time flies, and another two days have passed in busy training.
During this time, the Green Eyed Cat tried to stick to the covers and even sneak into the blankets, but all its attempts ended in failure.
It was obvious that the excessive "cuddling" had left a deep impression on Chu Yuanqing. Now, just recalling that experience made her so ashamed that she didn't want to see the cat anymore, which directly led to her refusing to even give it kisses and hugs.
At this point, only 9 days remain until the end of the one-month period.
On that day, in area B1.
On stage, Virtual Projection replaced the large LED screen. It hung in mid-air like a huge rectangular shadow, displaying a clearer picture to the mentors below the stage and even the viewers in the Live Broadcast Room.
The girl's figure was dazzling, the bright light shining through her swaying platinum hair, spreading like silk across her fair and delicate neck. The dark cross in her pupils revealed an undisguised ambition, which, combined with her unique temperament, created a strong personal charm.
Xie Qingxuan adjusted her In-ear Monitor. Her eyelashes fluttered, her face flushed with pink and beads of sweat, and her breathing was slightly rapid. Her deliberately restrained, full breasts rose and fell with the fabric. The smile on her lips faded, revealing her usual calm demeanor, making her a true ice queen.
The performance has ended.
This is her first Stage Battle since returning to the B1 area.
But the outcome was already decided before they even stepped onto the stage.
Ji Shuzhu's mind went blank. The complex flavors dancing on her tongue stimulated a continuous secretion of dopamine. Her phoenix eyes filled with tears, and she couldn't help but purse her lips. The emptiness in her heart was filled. For the first time since Chu Yuanqing had given her this satisfaction, she experienced the feeling of being "full".
--The Shine Puzzle Method.
This is the new combination technique created by Xie Qingxuan, which she uses to assist in the formation of the formation.
Xie Qingxuan's [Flow State] is responsible for plundering brilliance, while [Meditation State] is responsible for using brilliance as a source of information to quickly construct the puzzle of dreams, deconstructing these sources of brilliance a second time, absorbing and learning from them, and forging a sense of conviction that she had never had before in dance.
Next comes the stage of actually utilizing the plundered brilliance.
Xie Qingxuan was in charge of assembling the sparkling components and combining them into a cooking dish.
Ji Shuzhu was responsible for tasting the flavors and judging their quality.
The result of these repeated optimizations has created a winning formula that allows one to dominate the stage.
Even she herself did not expect that the dazzling stew, which was like a hodgepodge, would be remelted and evolved in the "pot" of the stage, which was like a wok being tossed around by a raging fire, and be reborn, creating a brand new and fresh delicious brilliance.
The stage is such a magical thing.
Therefore, what Xie Qingxuan brings is no longer the simple emotional exploitation, like a tyrant forcibly levying taxes, but an alluring charm that makes the soul breathe along with it and the consciousness completely immersed in it. It can be described as a kingly stage built with unorthodox methods!
At this moment, the viewers in the Live Broadcast Room were all immersed in the dazzling light that ravaged them like Blacklight, yet was also full of emotion. They remained silent for a long time, as if the world had been frozen in time as the curtain fell on the stage.
Only after the teams left the stage did the audience snap out of their daze and flood the Live Broadcast Room with cheering comments.
"Damn, the Great Demon King has evolved again, and he's three times stronger now that he's corrupted, right?"
"Holy crap, this is only the second round, and the contestants have already lifted the stage this high? Look how scary that is!!!"
"To be honest, it has that same feel as Qing Bao back then. The original dance wasn't meant to express this, but they managed to dance it even more captivatingly. Putting aside the nostalgia filter, it's a performance on par with 'Reunion World'."
"This is outrageous. I'm starting to suspect that FlashDance is going all out to create some kind of supernatural idol. Where in a normal talent show can you find a stage like this? Talent shows are supposed to debut you, not make you reach the top???"
"Hilarious! It's only been a few days, and Xie Bao has already cleared two levels and is about to return to Area A1. I suspect she's about to challenge Little Sakura and Liuli's team."
"Hahaha, all the people who enjoy entertainment care about is the chaotic scene. Is the battle for Qing Bao about to begin again???"
"It's good-looking, I love watching it, I support the righteous act of taking away Qing's body!"
The live chat was flooded with comments.
On the mentor's panel, Chen Baijiu couldn't help but marvel at the progress of this Stage Tyrant.
Xie Qingxuan remains the uncrowned queen of Sea Capital's "Flash Dance" in terms of overall idol status.
It was only because of the inclusion of such an abstract element as [Flow State] that her brilliance was repeatedly overshadowed, like a star used to set off the sun and moon, unable to shine with its own radiance.
As for now...
For reasons unknown, compared to her past perfect performances that resembled a dancing machine, she seemed to have suddenly awakened, developing a love and conviction for the stage, infusing her performances with soul.
Chen Baijiu didn't think for long before giving his usual comments.
Soon, the scores for both teams were released.
Xie Qingxuan's team unsurprisingly secured a victory.
But to everyone's surprise,
"Dream Weaver Rabbit, I'm giving up on choosing teammates."
This statement immediately sparked a heated discussion in the live chat.
"That doesn't make sense. Lu Xinrou's team isn't weak even in the B-Class, so why not choose them? And if they didn't intend to choose them, why even start Stage Battle?"
"Could it be that the Great Demon King, like Ruan Wutong, intends to take over the entire B1 area?"
"Isn't that unnecessary? Ruan Wutong was betrayed, so it's understandable that she went crazy and targeted that match-fixing alliance. But what reason does Xie Qingxuan have? If he has no legitimate reason, forcing a bunch of teams to choose new dance music is just humiliation, isn't it? Aren't you afraid of being criticized?"
"Why isn't there a reason? Do you really think Ruan Wutong and Lien Chan are crazy for not selecting anyone? You know this round will eliminate 50%, so using this method to slow down a group of people and let them be eliminated is the smartest thing to do???"
"Damn, so you think you can eliminate the other 50% yourself and then you'll never be eliminated? What kind of genius thought process is that???"
"Otherwise what? We're all fierce competitors, do you think we're playing house? Besides, eliminating people based on hard skills and Stage Battle is a million times better than rigged competitions and scheming."
Xie Qingxuan glanced at the losers' bracket not far away. The mist in her eyes swirled beneath her eyelashes, the solidified cross-shaped pupils tinged with multiple shimmering colors, before being gradually swallowed by the darkness. She whispered to herself:
"The battle is over, and I've received my spoils."
"I'll borrow your brilliance for now."
Xie Qingxuan turned and left, with Ji Shuzhu following closely behind.
Fan Qiuling glanced at the dejected losers with pity and envy, then followed without a word and left the scene.
The Live Broadcast Room was then cut off.
Public opinion began to ferment.
What truly drew attention to this matter was the live broadcast of "Flash Dance" which resumed half an hour later, and... Xie Qingxuan, who once again ascended the stage like Demon King in the center of the screen, glancing at the camera.
Clearly, this Stage Battle, which originated in Area B1, has only just begun.
Volume 1: 147. Xiao Qing, I feel like I'm closer to you now. (5K)
On the same day.
There are a total of 27 teams in Area B1.
Xie Qingxuan launched nine overwhelming Stage Battle, truly like a tyrant personally leading an expedition, domineeringly defeating nine teams and a total of 27 trainees. Not only did she steal the spotlight from the losing side, but she also forced them to choose new dance songs.
Keep in mind that there are only nine days left until the end of January. Being defeated in the B1 area at this point means there is no room for error afterward. Another defeat would almost certainly mean elimination.
This overwhelming nine victories, a sweeping and thorough selection process, plunged the atmosphere of the entire B1 area into despair, causing everyone to feel insecure and extremely panicked.
The reason is simple.
Because Xie Qingxuan's team was so insane that they challenged a total of 17 teams at once, almost taking over two-thirds of the teams in the B1 area!
The remaining third consisted mostly of teams whose brilliance she had plundered at a glance; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she single-handedly suppressed an entire region.
The live stream was repeatedly opened during the Live Broadcast Room. In the first three rounds, the comments were still somewhat heated, with some saying that Xie Qingxuan was bullying the younger contestants and lacked sportsmanship. However, the sentiment began to shift in the fourth round, and by the fifth round, the trolls had fallen silent. By the seventh round, some of the haters had even been converted and admired.
Even if an idol only dances on stage for a few minutes, the physical strength, mental focus, concentration, and pressure required to present a wonderful and emotionally rich high-quality performance are by no means easy.
Especially the stage that unlocks [Flow State]!
While there are many top -Flow State tier idols worldwide who have mastered the "Flow State" state, even during their concerts, they typically only use it once at the beginning and once at the end.
Because [Flow State] is an explosive state technique, it is neither reasonable nor realistic to use it permanently. There was once a world superstar who amazed the 20th century and used [Flow State] beyond the norm, creating one artistic masterpiece after another, but unfortunately he died young.
Therefore, the malicious doubts, smear campaigns, and angry attacks from the other losing side's fans were almost completely overshadowed by Xie Qingxuan's record of nine wins out of nine, with his [Flow State] state fully activated. The barrage of comments expressing shock, admiration, and even fear that the Great Demon King would die in the Live Broadcast Room was diluted to almost nothing.
At this moment, in the dressing room backstage.
Xie Qingxuan sat in the chair, her eyes lowered, sipping water. Her expression remained indifferent, as if she were arrogant and domineering, but her spirits seemed to have waned, adding a touch of innocent cuteness.
Ji Shuzhu closed her eyes to rest; both she and Fan Qiuling were in good condition.
Because in this team, Xie Qingxuan is both the main axis and the core. It is because of her continuous "Flow State" state that this team has been able to win every time.
In other words, 99% of the pressure falls on the other person; the two of them only need to expend normal mental energy, and it doesn't matter if they even slack off a little.
This is similar to a cyclist breaking the air resistance along the way, helping the finisher behind them conserve energy and assisting them in the final short sprint to win the championship.