Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

"Let me go first."

After reading Yu Wei's latest chapter, Qi Yuan immediately volunteered to help. He was just worried about not having a chance to help Yu Wei share the burden, and this was just the right opportunity.

The greatest heroes are those who serve their country and its people. Now that the cherry blossom musicians are gathering in droves, this is precisely his chance to stand up and make a name for himself...

For the glory of the Chinese music scene!

As one of the top eight contestants in "Top Idol", Qi Yuan's participation is perfectly justified, so let him be the vanguard general.

"Count me in too."

Zhang Lingye, who was standing next to him, also volunteered. Although he was not a contestant, Yu Wei had said that other musicians could also participate in the free-for-all.

Although they couldn't advance, those who performed exceptionally well received extra rewards, including the opportunity to join Fish Leap Studio—an opportunity many artists dream of.

Not to mention Zhang Lingye, who wants to give it a shot, I've heard that many accomplished and experienced musicians want to try their luck. Entering Yuyue means endless possibilities.

Yu Wei's gaze fell on the two of them, and he nodded in approval. Just when they thought this meant he agreed to fight, Yu Wei waved his hand again.

"I have other plans for you."

The courage is commendable, but for this first round, Yu Wei still plans to arrange for the local singers to go first, to test the waters before making any decisions.

Japan is undoubtedly the world's second-largest music market, accounting for 30% of the global physical record market, and its music scene is incredibly competitive.

Faced with such an opponent, he dared not rashly push his own brother out.

Indigenous singers are perfect quality inspectors; winning against them is a powerful show of force, and even losing provides an explanation. They have a higher tolerance for error than other singers, making them ideal for opening acts.

"What arrangement? We don't believe it!"

Zhang Lingye and Qi Yuan could also tell that Yu Wei had some concerns. Were they really that bad?

"The real masters are the ones who make their appearance last."

Yu Wei offered a few simple compliments, which immediately silenced the two. They were right; how could they, as the kings and queens, play their cards right at the start?
Since our brothers value them so much, what else is there to say? Let's focus on preparing for the competition first, and when we're in dire straits, they can step in and turn the tide!
The rules for the fifth round of "Top Idol" are very simple: each contestant has one week to release a song, and all works submitted at the same time are considered competitors.

Whether it's fellow artists releasing songs or just joining in the fun, everyone falls into this category. It's a pure free-for-all, with no real winners or losers; everything is determined by popularity.

Such an arrangement also depends on luck. If there are no other works released at the same time, you can sing whatever you want and still be on top of the competition. But if you are unlucky and there are many masterpieces released at the same time, even high-quality works can easily backfire.

After all, that's how the real music scene is. There are no real competitions, no one talks about fairness, and in this chaotic battle where there are no friends or enemies, luck is also a part of the skill.

Some people will definitely ask, "Where is the 'like' section? If there's no 'like' or 'vote,' doesn't the nature of the competition change?"

Yu Wei naturally wouldn't forget the basic rules of "Top Idol"—the voting process is essential, but this time the voting for the quarterfinals was scheduled for the very end.

After all eight songs have been performed, netizens will vote. Because the time span is relatively long, leaving a deep impression on everyone is undoubtedly the key to advancing.

This is why Yu Wei said that if you do well in external battles, you will naturally get more votes. Songs that can beat the daily life will definitely be remembered by netizens.

The new round of competition has already whetted everyone's appetite, and they're just waiting for the cherry blossom singer to walk right into their trap...

A week after the challenge was issued, the first cherry blossom-themed song finally appeared on the music platform, and unsurprisingly, it will become one of the competition's contents.

"Chrysanthemum and Sword" is a new instrumental piece composed by cherry blossom musician Ren Setouchi, sharing the same title as a classic book.

He is a composer dedicated to blending traditional martial arts philosophy with modern electronic music. This piece also reflects his personal style, combining neoclassical atmosphere with the characteristics of martial arts rhythm poetry.

The chrysanthemum symbolizes the beauty of meditation and ritual, while the knife symbolizes decisiveness and power.

Yu Wei didn't know him, but this man was indeed very clever. Despite the language barrier, he didn't resort to a simplistic Chinese translation; instead, he chose instrumental music. If the lyrics were different, he would move people with the melody—a very skillful approach.

However, in Yu Wei's eyes, his piece was only mediocre and could not compare to masterpieces like "Castle in the Sky," nor was it as original as those two horror pieces.

Presenting a piece before it's even finished shows the person is impatient...

"The completion rate is quite high."

What Yu Wei considered a conventional work was not to be underestimated by Qi Yuan and Zhang Lingye, which speaks volumes.

This piece might not be considered top-tier in the cherry blossom genre, but it would be considered above average in the Chinese music scene. The difference in musical level between the two is an objective fact.

In this situation, Yu Wei had to let the local singers go and explore first; he couldn't let his peers blindly throw their lives away...

However, he hasn't decided which of the five fictional characters in the top eight to play.

Seeing Yu Wei fall silent, Qi Yuan volunteered again. He did feel that this piece of music was not to be underestimated, but it didn't matter. He was going to fight the elite!

"Let me go, I'll sing 'Swords and Dreams,' weapon against weapon."

Qi Yuan's unintentional remark provided Yu Wei with a new idea. Yes, since the other party launched the first attack, they could completely play a defensive counterattack and target specific targets.

This poem, "Chrysanthemum and Sword," is about cherry blossoms, weapons, and the spirit of martial arts. The best solution is to fight fire with fire.

"That reminds me."

Yu Wei slapped his forehead and immediately wrote this idea into the latest chapter. A great free-for-all is only interesting when the two sides are evenly matched.

Seeing that Yu Weiyi was about to target someone, netizens were instantly wide awake.

To be honest, "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" is of good quality and gave everyone a good start, but the "weapon against weapon" concept successfully caught their attention.

We have to really target these ordinary people. Everyone has a weapon, right? What's a samurai sword? Have the eighteen kinds of weapons of the Great China spoken yet?

"I choose the sword, a gentleman's weapon, embodying the spirit of a great nation."

"It still has to be a gun, the king of all weapons, empty the magazine directly."

"What the hell is that gun?"

When the topic of weaponry came up, netizens immediately started brainstorming, with some even calling for the Dongfeng missile to be deployed, which is truly outrageous.

Yu Wei wanted to, but there wasn't a suitable song, so he decided to just focus on the competition.

The other members also gave their suggestions. Qi Yuan was particularly fond of "Swords and Dreams". The martial arts spirit in this song is not about completely crushing the other party's so-called martial arts.

The song is indeed good, but the influence of a cover of an old song is limited; a completely new song is needed to generate buzz.

When everyone heard that Yu Wei was going to write a new song on the spot, they couldn't help but feel worried for him.

Songs with a weapon theme are relatively niche and quite difficult to create, especially in such a short time as a week.

In response, Yu Wei brought up the little-known fact that he played the weapon master Hong Ye in the film "Kung Fu Jungle"...

He's the king of weapons, how could he be outdone in this area?

Coincidentally, Yu Wei happened to know a piece by the King of Short Weapons. (End of Chapter)