Accompanied by the sound of the konghou (a type of Chinese harp), a cool, clear light shone on the center of the stage.
From the camera's perspective, the entire stage was shrouded in a pale gold curtain, revealing a slender and graceful figure silhouetted against it.
Wen Jiu knelt on the large drum in the center, the backs of her feet touching the drum surface, her slender neck tilted back, and her long sleeves hanging down.
Five red drums surround the large drum, with the drum body facing the center.
On the judges' panel, singer Wang Xu couldn't help but glance at Han Ling, the dance enthusiast beside him, and whispered, "Is this drum dance?"
Han Ling did not look away from the stage, but only nodded slightly at him.
The next moment, the clear, resonant sound of the zither blended perfectly with the sound of the harp.
The boy, who had been kneeling quietly on the drum, suddenly bent his upper body backward at the right moment, his slender arms arcing through the air before he stood up without any hesitation!
Wang Xu couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, "I know that, it's lifting your waist with the instep!"
"That's right!" Han Ling added, "His movements are crisp and clean, and he has a strong sense of suspension when he gets up. This kid has a very solid foundation!"
Holy crap!!!
[Is this even a human waist? A normal person's waist can bend in half!]
[Am I seeing things? My wife is being lifted up with the back of my foot?? Please do it again!!!]
In the control room, Zhang Guoliang's eyes lit up as he looked at the figures on the screen, and he laughed loudly, "Let's get this trending! This stage is definitely going to be a hit!"
It's safe!
Wen Jiu's white robes appeared thin, but they actually consisted of twelve layers. Even through the curtain, the audience could clearly see the layers of skirts as he danced.
Like blooming flowers, it exudes a hazy, ethereal beauty.
Amidst gasps from the crowd, Wen Jiu leg, her body taut, her left leg twisting around her waist as she landed, her white robes billowing as she executed another stunning sea-exploring somersault!
The moment he landed, his long sleeves swung out and slammed heavily onto the drumheads on both sides!
Thump!
The sound of the drum seemed to mark the beginning of the entire dance. As the long sleeves fell, the sounds of the zither and harp suddenly intensified, officially opening the curtain for Wen Jiu's drum dance.
The drumbeats gradually intensified, Wen Jiu, seemingly made of supple bones, leaped into the air with a heavy tap of her toes, striking the surrounding red drums with her long sleeves.
The sound of the flute joined in at this moment, and Wen Jiu turned gracefully, rolled up her sleeves, and then leaped up on the spot, her toes landing heavily on the right drumhead!
Han Ling suddenly stood up, clenching his fist excitedly.
Thump thump thump!
Everyone could see that the dancers behind the curtain stretched their insteps and swept across the drumheads in turn, the drumbeats blending perfectly into the ensemble of ancient music.
Holy crap! Can he fly?!
[Is this what they call light-footed kung fu?! I don't remember my wife being suspended by wires, right?]
[No way!! Holy crap, Newton's laws really don't work for China people! Flying over rooftops and scaling walls is actually real!!!]
[Don't speak, look at the screen! The music rhythm has changed!!! My wife definitely has a killer move coming!]
On stage, the sound of the palace gates opening rang out—
The boy in mid-air had just completed a full circle and stepped onto the right drum surface, then slammed his back foot down!
He straightened up in mid-air, his long sleeves billowing out, and he did another amazing split in mid-air!
[!!!!]
[Oh my god! I got goosebumps instantly!!]
[Am I a fan of a goddess? Is this still the same silly Wen Xiaojiu???]
Just then, the curtain suddenly slid down, revealing the graceful figure of the young man to everyone.
Dressed in white, she was elegant and aloof.
The comments section fell silent instantly, and viewers in front of their screens even held their breath.
Everyone's attention was completely drawn to the figure on the stage, as if they were not watching a live performance, but rather in a bustling and prosperous palace.
Prosperous Age panorama unfolds slowly, centered around the dancers.
All nations come to pay tribute.
Wen Jiu half-covered her face with her long sleeves, revealing her bright and lively peach blossom eyes, and slowly sang as she curved her lips:
"The crimson-turbaned rooster crows at dawn, and the imperial robes are presented in the green cloud fur coat."
The palace gates open to the heavens, and officials from all nations pay homage to the emperor...
The exquisite opera singing instantly brought the atmosphere of the entire audience to a climax!
Holy crap, I feel amazing!!!
[Such a clear and bright voice! It makes me feel so refreshed!]
[Doesn't he need to breathe? How can his breathing be so steady after such an intense dance?!]
[That voice is absolutely amazing!]
"Plants flourish and wither, green hills turn to antiquity"
Mountains and rivers, history and records, all left behind in barren lands.
Hundreds of rivers flow into its belly
I remember the scorching heat of the heavens, the countless holes and craters, the submission of ten thousand dynasties.
They say our Great Tang is divinely mighty..."
Wen Jiu flicked his sleeves and spun around the red drum several times, the sound of golden bells turning into music as he moved. He lightly leaped off the drum, stepped barefoot onto the stage, raised his hand, and looked at the camera with slightly red peach blossom eyes.
The young man has clear bones and stands tall.
The turmoil at Celestial Pivot has transformed into a golden and jade-like spirit.
In his youth, he aspired to great achievements and expanded his territory.
A long scroll reveals the grandeur of our great nation.
"Where all rivers flow, they become my territory."
"Zheng--"
The zither music stopped abruptly, and the long flute poured in like a rainbow, instantly filling the boy's eyes with endless sharpness!
The young man seemed to transform into a swordsman of a bygone era, his left foot lightly rising on tiptoe, his right leg bent as he leaped into the air, waving his long sleeves—
In the blink of an eye, another series of perfectly executed leg-lifting flips followed!
In the shot, the boy's long hair was seen falling down, cascading like ink onto his elegant white robes. As he turned and danced, it bloomed into delicate white flowers on the stage.
The inner layer of her dress was made of several layers of gradient cyan-blue, and as she twirled, the hem of her dress unfurled layer by layer, like an ink painting, beautiful as a scroll.
Without giving anyone a chance to catch their breath, the white figure performed more than a dozen somersaults and then soared into the air once more!
After a perfect backward kick to the purple-gold crown, Wen Jiu performed two front flips on the spot, landing steadily in the center of the stage.
All the musical notes played simultaneously the instant they hit the ground!
The boy tilted his head back, his slender neck seemingly capable of breaking easily, yet he sang:
"Though my body perishes and the rocks crumble, my pure bones will never fade."
When she looked up at the camera, the jade pendant between her brows resembled a teardrop.
When the music ended, several minutes passed without a sound from either the audience or viewers watching on screen.
Wen Jiu stood still, closed his eyes and remained quiet for a moment before finally snapping out of his reverie. He faced the audience and bowed deeply.
Can anyone give me some feedback?
The audience seemed to be put on pause. Only when they heard the boy's slightly panting voice did they react, and the cheers instantly swept through the entire stadium!
" Wen Jiu! Wen Jiu! Wen Jiu!"
The chants of " Wen Jiu " echoed in unison, just like a concert in the past, where countless Star·Light gathered above the stage, and countless rays of light shone on him.
Wen Jiu's eyes were still filled with tears from when he was getting into character. He looked up at everyone, his peach blossom eyes clear and bright.
Laughing, I replied, "I heard you!"
Screams erupted suddenly, and the crowd went completely wild.
"Don't cry, honey!"
" Wen Jiu is awesome!!!"
"Wife, you're the most beautiful! The best! The prettiest! Ahhh, wife, I love you to death--"
Note:
Lyrics for " Celestial Pivot ": Light Boat on the Clouds; Music by Wen Jiu