Dad, Please Let Me Be Your One-Pick!
These can be described as two different levels of purity.
Tang Liuli was terrified. How could anyone be so excited after watching that kind of performance? Are you and the Great Demon King monsters?
But on the surface, the Social Anxiety Cat still refused to admit defeat, stubbornly saying:
"Don't be afraid, I'll sing this to make that bad woman cry in a bit."
Chu Yuanqing patted the cat's head and said with a smile:
In short, just give it your all.
"Now we should get ready to go backstage."
After speaking, the four of them walked down from the audience seats and took a detour towards the stage.
And at this moment, on the stage...
Ji Shuzhu was also unable to recover for a long time. She knew from the beginning that Xie Qingxuan would go all out, but she never expected that he could produce such a hot, delicious, and high-quality dazzling effect.
If this choreographer hadn't just tasted unspeakable pleasure under the fingers of a certain Young Lady yesterday, she probably would have been too weak-kneed to maintain her [Flow State], indulging in the series of delicious explosions of flavors, and falling into the abyss of happiness.
Even after reconciling with her childhood sweetheart and their relationship progressed to the point where they could almost be intimate, Ji Shuzhu still couldn't help but squint her eyes in enjoyment amidst the exquisite deliciousness, and had thoughts of not being a virtuous wife.
--This was a good deal.
Yes, she didn't regret joining Chu Yuanqing's team.
The brilliance of these idols is just too delicious!?
Perhaps because of this, the choreographer was completely unaware of the drastic changes that occurred to her two teammates after their brilliance was returned.
Xie Qingxuan didn't realize what she had done. Her mind was completely absorbed in the image of Chu Yuanqing in the audience, looking this way and nodding and smiling at her. She was extremely happy and just wanted the match to end quickly so she could get a hug and a kiss from him.
So, this Stage Tyrant, carrying the dazed choreographer and two still-dazed accessories, returned to the Waiting Room amidst the reluctant comments in the Live Broadcast Room.
Because the Stage Battle in Area A1 involved watching both teams' performances before a unified score was given, the mentors didn't intend to interrupt.
One minute later, a brand-new virtual reality scene appeared on the stage.
Chu Yuanqing's equally anticipated team then officially took to the stage!
Volume 1: 160. The Daughter's Flow State, the Stage for Successive Outbursts. (5K2)
On stage.
Chu Yuanqing wore a pure white tank top, generously and boldly revealing her beautiful curves and slender waist. She paired it with a matching plush coat and neat, loose-fitting trousers, finishing the look with sneakers. It was a cool outfit with a street dance vibe.
The girl's eyes were clear, and her slightly applied makeup made her skin and features even more attractive. She usually tied her hair up during training, but for the sake of the performance later, she let it all down naturally, and her smooth, black hair cascaded down to the middle of her back like a waterfall.
Chu Yuanqing looked at the camera, her pink lips slightly upturned, revealing a polite smile as if she were greeting someone, which immediately sparked a flood of comments on the screen.
Yuan Xiao in the Live Broadcast Room couldn't help but go crazy:
"Waaaaah, Qingqing, look over here! Mommy missed you so much! Give Mommy a kiss!!!"
"Hey, hasn't my Qing Bao grown a little bit more? So cute???"
"This outfit is great too. Today, Qing Bao is all about sweet and cool styles, perfect for cuddling, hugging, and lifting her up high!"
"Chu Yuanqing's style is so strange. It's neither a restrained, ascetic style nor a mature, sophisticated style. Is it because I've been watching Xiaoxue grow up so much that I'm going crazy???"
"Wife, wife, wife, I love you, I love you, I love you!!!"
Of course, there were also discerning individuals who didn't completely succumb to the allure of beauty. Instead, they seemed to possess keen Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze, seizing upon subtle details on the stage with the seriousness of a graduate student preparing for an exam and the diligence of someone writing a dissertation, sparking much discussion.
"Brothers, did you notice? The way Tang Liuli and Kiriwake Yayoi are looking at Qing Bao is... something's not right!"
"Hilarious! Did you see the group photo this team posted on Weibo the other day? Yayoi and Liuli cleverly added an extra solo photo of themselves and Chu Yuanqing in the nine-grid layout. It looks like the only straight part of the table is in there!"
"Little Sakura and Liuli formed the alliance to steal your favor, I knew something was up. Pure friendship? Lips and lips? Team photos? It's all just a cunning scheme by a scheming womanizer!"
"This is really going to be hilarious! The Great Demon King kept glancing at Chu Yuanqing after his performance. If Little Sakura doesn't unleash a powerful upgrade at the last minute, Chu Yuanqing will probably be snatched back again. What a terrifying stage battleground! It's too much!"
On stage, apart from Chu Yuanqing, the three of them were also dressed in a casual street dance style, all wearing long pants that uniformly revealed a hint of their alluring waistlines. They used slight differences in clothing colors and accessories to make themselves easily identifiable.
Tang Liuli took a deep breath. She hadn't done much high-difficulty street dance, and compared to professionals like Xie Qingxuan and Ji Shuzhu, she was far from good enough. In fact, the dance "Pandora" didn't really need a lead singer.
Unlike "Reunion World," the visual effect of this dance piece is much more important. The music only plays a supporting role in matching the rhythm, encouraging the melody, and adding excitement. It is an embellishment rather than the main structure of the stage.
Moreover, such a difficult dance would be hard for even idols with excellent singing and dancing skills to perform live.
Therefore, according to the rules, their team can use half-live vocals on stage, playing pre-recorded audio as backing tracks, which shows how insignificant the role of the lead singer is.
As for the boast that he could make the other side cry, all I can say is that the music style of Pandora is designed for dance, with a fast-paced and energetic rhythm. The idea that he could make someone cry is just bragging.
Even if the [Emotional Link] is a bug, singing an upbeat song with extremely sad emotions is inherently an abstract and incongruous thing. Since even she herself feels this way, there's no way she can use empathy to appease the audience.
Tang Liuli didn't plan to do any fancy tricks. She had her own ideas. As long as she did her job well, when the dance reached its climax and most exciting part, she could use empathy to push the audience's emotions to the peak, and with the efforts of her teammates, she could make the dance music feel exhilarating.
But the problem is...
"That alone won't win that stage."
Kiriwake Yayoi whispered to herself, time was tight, and they had no time to come up with new solutions, let alone rearrange and rehearse in just a few minutes. So their chance of winning together could only depend on their individual performance on stage.
On a typical idol stage, so-called impromptu performance is nothing more than whether one is in good condition and has good concentration, and whether one can perform at 100% or even 120% of their potential.
But this is Flashdance, a genius idol who has stepped into the realm of [Flow State], so it's not surprising that they can create any kind of miracle on stage.
100%? 120%?
Even if this data fluctuation were increased tenfold, it still wouldn't be enough to describe the brilliance Xie Qingxuan created.
Therefore, the only way to win is to break through and evolve in the realm of "Flow State".
Whether it's Magical Girl or an idol in a world of idealism, whether one evolves and shines sometimes depends solely on a fleeting thought on stage.
"This is... the stage of unpredictable destiny!"
Looking down at the group of Little Idol, Dream Weaver Rabbit couldn't help but open its arms as if embracing the stage in the live broadcast. Its scarlet eyes were filled with laughter, and its lips stretched to the widest point of excitement.
At this moment, the data of all the idols present surged like water in the mind of this Super AI. Even it couldn't predict the changes that would follow, and immediately murmured with delight:
"Come, let me see if the hero can unleash even greater potential under the stimulation of that Demon King? And can our Savior lady recreate the miracle of the past?"
The others were unaware.
Dream Weaver Rabbit understood that although Xie Qingxuan had created a brilliance that seemed comparable to Chu Yuanqing's, when it came to the combined Magic Threshold of the two, there was still a world of difference between them.
Xie Qingxuan was ultimately a [Witch] trainee; her Life Form was still that of a normal human. She couldn't possibly gather much Magic Tide. Roughly speaking, the magical energy she gathered was barely at the [Lan] level, and its nature was quite ordinary, completely unable to interfere with the [Calamity Species] in the underground base.
Chu Yuanqing is different.
Without obtaining the artificial lantern, this person managed to gather a [sea]-level Magic Tide on a stage, imbuing the magic with wondrous properties, and easily annihilating a large number of [Calamity Species]. This person is considered the supreme treasure of the Donghuang Federation. Shortly after leaving the stage for the Second Evaluation, they were immediately placed under protection at the same level as the highest federal leader.
From this perspective, the chuunibyou nickname "Donghuang Amaterasu" is entirely well-deserved, and even somewhat unworthy of Chu Yuanqing's stature.
Therefore, both it and others are eagerly anticipating seeing Chu Yuanqing truly unleash his [Flow State] state once again.
Whether this stage will allow one of them to break free from their cocoon remains to be seen, and we, along with those behind the scenes, will have to wait and see.
Now,
Chu Yuanqing was calm. She had already detached herself from the complex emotions of seemingly reuniting with an old friend. Now, she had cast aside all distractions and poured all her energy into the stage performance that followed.
A subtle glint of gold shimmered in the girl's eyes, and within her slender and alluring body, magical circuits, permeating flesh and bones, lit up one after another like beacons under the control of the lantern-carrying agent.
Although a certain dog gave her a big surprise, she still wasn't going to go easy on her.
Firstly, it's about respect—respect for the stage, respect for the dream of becoming an idol, and respect for one's teammates and opponents.
Secondly, because of Little Cotton-padded Jacket daughter, who hasn't entered the realm of "Flow State," if she loses this Stage Battle, there's a chance she'll miss the second Public Performance and be forced to break her promise.
Thirdly, because of Magic Replenishment, she is already cultivating Yayoi's [Cocoon of the Heart]. If all else fails, she can use rewards to get a certain cat to come and attack her. With two Magic Replenishment candidates, it is a practical choice where two are greater than one.
Therefore, we must win this Stage Battle!
Chu Wangshu was the same; she was the most nervous person in the entire audience because, given her skill level, if she lost the Stage Battle and fell back to the B1 area, she would have no way to win two stage battles in two or three days to advance.
In other words, this battle will determine whether she is eliminated.
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket even regretted making that promise with her Dad so early. If something went wrong, she would feel incredibly ashamed of what she had said before!
"Xiao Shu, calm down, just give it your all, we won't lose."
Chu Yuanqing turned off the earpiece, counted the approaching beats, turned to give her Little Cotton-padded Jacket a comforting smile, and then entered a completely immersed state.
Ten seconds after she finished speaking, the stage lighting system started to move rhythmically, and the original soundtrack recorded by Tang Liuli rang out throughout the venue.
At this moment, the performance of <Pandora> officially began.
Chu Wangshu cleared her mind of distractions. She was standing opposite Tang Liuli. The moment the music started, the two of them simultaneously stretched out an arm, their fingertips resting on each other's elbows, forming a square.
Chu Yuanqing knelt between the two of them, her delicate face lifted, her gaze passing over the square frame as if she caught a glimpse of the camera position on the dome. Her lips curled slightly, revealing a smile, and she slowly rose in rhythm with the movement. The two people forming the square squatted down in unison, letting each other's soft waists pass through their arms.
Chu Yuanqing took a step forward, and Little Sakura, who was posing for a photo, turned her head at the same time. Before their eyes met, they held each other's hands and drew the same square in the air.
The next second, Tang Liuli and Chu Wangshu stepped forward, as if to reach through at the same time, and then simultaneously placed their elbows on each other's arms. The four beautiful faces, each with its own unique charm, glanced at the audience behind the camera, creating a visually stunning effect.
Unfortunately, the movement was fleeting, lasting less than two seconds, before the Little Idol returned to their respective positions, three in front and one behind, moving their bodies rhythmically to maintain a smooth arc.
After a few beats,
Kiriwake Yayoi and Tang Liuli turned around at the same time, presenting their slender and graceful backs to the camera. Their hands clasped together in the same second, and Chu Yuanqing leaned against them, bending her waist in a beautiful arc. Then they stood up and continued their dance, changing their positions.
The Little Idol moved with exceptional skill, following the flashy and beautiful choreography, engaging in round after round of tests of teamwork. Throughout the performance, they maintained extremely fast dance moves and position changes, creating a dazzling yet beautifully curved dance framework that provided a smooth visual experience.
This is the essence of <Pandora>: you've clearly done a lot of moves, but the stage has only been going for less than 17 seconds. The word "fast" runs through the entire dance.
The high demands required to maintain speed, synchronization, and perfect coordination resulted in an extremely explosive stage performance.
To be honest, this shouldn't be a dance for idols to perform on stage, because without simplification, it consumes too much physical and mental energy and carries a very high probability of mistakes.
If Ji Shuzhu were in this team, she would most likely have chosen to simplify the choreography. However, no one in Chu Yuanqing's team knew how to choreograph, so they could only copy it verbatim. Through hard training, they forced the dance into their muscle memory and presented it on the final stage.
The good news is that, in terms of results, they have undoubtedly succeeded. Their rhythm, power, fancy yet harmonious movements, and the details of linking actions have all reached their peak under immense pressure and with the help of Flow State, surpassing the synergy of any previous training session.
Even Chu Yuanqing, who had the weakest foundation, relied on magic to cheat and make up for his shortcomings, allowing him to keep pace with his teammates on this stage without revealing any flaws.
The Live Broadcast Room chat was flooded with comments, far exceeding the enthusiasm and feedback of Xie Qingxuan's first minute of dancing to "Shut Down."
But... that's not enough.
Kiriwake Yayoi could sense that her [Perfect Performance Method] was like quantum transmission, constantly correcting her dance moves according to her inner desires, repeatedly correcting every detail of the mistakes as if she were playing a rhythm game and stacking up a flawless buff.
Furthermore, as I warmed up, the snowballing [Flow State] bursts deepened my understanding of the dance song <Pandora>, forming a wonderful realm where I, like a windbreaker, led the entire team.
This is also the core reason why Tang Liuli and Chu Wangshu, who lack dance skills, were able to keep up with the team perfectly without making any mistakes, without relying on magic to cheat.
It can be said that Little Sakura did indeed undergo an evolution under pressure.
The girl intentionally imitated Ji Shuzhu's [Puppet Melody], and for the first time transcended the nature of [Perfect Performance Method] which only focused on itself, expanding the concept of idol perfection to take care of the whole team, thus creating an extended buff skill.
That is, -- [Perfect Domain].
But that's not enough!
This breakthrough simply means spreading the buffs that were previously used for personal gain to the entire team, thereby greatly reducing the probability of mistakes and bringing the stage performance to perfection.
This perfection is specifically for the dance track <Pandora>. To surpass Xie Qingxuan, who transcends the dance track itself, she also has to transcend the framework of <Pandora> and exceed the limits of its interpretation and expression.
The Pandora dance takes only four minutes to complete.
47 seconds have passed.
If another evolution isn't completed before time runs out, this Stage Battle will be lost.
Kiriwake Yayoi entered the realm of "Flow State," she channeled the energy and spirit of the day into the concentration of a short period of time, enough to put her mind into a surreal, accelerated state. She was trying to find a way to think continuously, like a time-stop commentator, to figure out what other elements could allow her to transcend herself.
And in the next breath,
Tang Liuli's singing voice burst forth with power, accelerating the rhythm of the synchronized dance. Suddenly, it was transmitted to the entire venue through the headset. Her clear, siren-like voice perfectly matched the atmosphere of the dance music at that moment, creating a high-energy performance that was both fiery and exhilarating with her superb skills.
Most importantly, the girl's emerald green eyes rippled with light, reflecting the myriad stars that represent all living beings, a perfect illustration of entering [Flow State] and truly unfolding [Emotional Link].
At that moment, she empathized with everyone in the team, selected all the passionate emotions that matched the dance music, blended and fabricated them, and refined and sublimated them with her imagination from her memory bank. Finally, like a meteor shower, she hurled it at all the audience members looking at the stage, and together with Little Sakura, she delivered a perfect colliding move!
Undoubtedly, following in the Kiriwake Yayoi, Tang Liuli also delivered a brand-new performance for the team.
This lead singer, who was not expected to play a significant role, successfully discovered more flexible and varied uses of [Emotional Link] under pressure, exceeding the original plan and elevating the brilliance of the stage to a new level.
This is the evolution of [Flow State], and also the transformation of obsession.
Chu Wangshu sensed the efforts of her two idol seniors. A smile appeared on her lovely face, and her heart was filled not with frustration and pressure, but with a joy she had never felt before, as if she were fighting side by side with her friends and burning towards her dream.
In an instant, Heart Tide as faint as dust rose and spun deep within the soul.
The girl's usually dark brown eyes rippled like water at this moment, revealing the patterns of phosphorescent stone. She felt time slowing down, and a kind of nostalgic, warm embrace, as if born from the surge of Heart Tide, exploded in her soul.