Three Kingdoms: Start by marrying Cai Yan, then vie for supremacy.

19

As a singer, Hua Chenyu's professional skills, while not top-notch, are still slightly better than the average person. Therefore, he could tell that "Underwater" was no ordinary piece.

However, Hua Chenyu was unwilling to admit defeat, because Mo hadn't even opened his mouth yet. If Mo just gave another perfunctory "yo-yo," he would definitely laugh at him mercilessly!

Moreover, Hua Chenyu is full of confidence in his work and firmly believes that the title of King of Singers is rightfully his!

"Hua Chenyu, what do you have to say now?" Deng Ziqi sneered. "After 'Under the Sea' came out, you still dare to shamelessly praise your own song?"

Deng Ziqi did not deliberately target Phoenix Myth. She did not say that "Underwater" would definitely win the championship, but only emphasized that it was better than Hua Chenyu's song.

Hua Chenyu retorted, "The voting hasn't even started yet, how do you know who the audience likes more? Besides, Mo hasn't even sung yet, I'm just waiting to see him embarrass himself!"

"If he really wants to compete for a ranking, he'd better shut up and let Suzuka sing solo. That way, he might be able to compete with my song."

"But once Mo speaks, the quality of 'Undersea' will definitely suffer, and I'll be the winner then!"

……

"Nonsense! Utterly absurd!"

"What nonsense is Hua Chenyu spouting here? Mo is the soul of Phoenix Myth, don't you understand?"

"Does he really think the title of 'Emperor of Rap on Earth' came for nothing?"

"Hua Chenyu is arrogant and conceited. He doesn't even know his own limitations, yet he dares to give advice to others?"

"Just wait and see, once Mo opens his mouth, it will absolutely blow your mind!"

"Before singing 'Landscape Painting,' you said he was just going through the motions, and now you're saying he's dragging the team down? He should take a good look in the mirror!"

……

The live stream offers two perspectives: the stage and the backstage. Viewers can typically switch between these during a performance. Of course, many choose to watch on both screens simultaneously.

Therefore, the dispute between Deng Ziqi and Hua Chenyu was quickly noticed by sharp-eyed netizens. Upon hearing Hua Chenyu's disparaging remarks about Mo, Phoenix Myth's fans immediately launched a coordinated attack. Hua Chenyu's fervent supporters were not to be outdone, and a war of words instantly erupted between the two sides.

"Shut up, all of you! You're not allowed to slander Hua Hua!"

"Where did Hua Hua go wrong? The Phoenix Myth is entirely carried by Ling Hua, what does Mo even count for?"

"That's hilarious! Last time on the variety show, after Suzuka finished singing, Mo was still lingering backstage!"

"Huahua is always right!"

"What's the use of just talking tough? Let Mo prove it himself!"

……

now.

Not only Hua Chenyu and his enthusiastic fans, but also the other singers and onlookers backstage were all holding their breath.

The opening scene with the bellflower was already stunning enough.

How should a tacit understanding respond?

His singing voice had to be equally stunning to match Suzuka's clear voice!

What seemed like a long wait actually took only a few seconds.

on the stage.

At the very moment the bell-shaped melody concludes, the piano melody suddenly accelerates, and the rhythm abruptly changes.

Everyone realized—it was time for Mo to make his appearance!

Swish!

Countless eyes were fixed on Mo, waiting for his performance.

Mo didn't care about the stares around him. As the melody began, he slowly opened his mouth.

You like the salty smell of the sea breeze.

[Walking on the wet gravel.]

You said that people should return to the sea.

You asked me where I would go if I missed someone.

Is there anyone who loves you?

Could the world cease to exist?

……

boom!

As soon as Mo Ge started singing, the singers backstage instantly stood up, their faces full of astonishment!

Suzuka's singing was already amazing, but Mo's voice was simply unbeatable!

Indescribable!

Indescribable!

Only awe!

A soul-stirring shock!

"Heavens! Heavens! Heavens!"

"As expected of Mo!"

"This singing is simply divine music descending to earth!"

"A singing style as radiant as the light of Buddha!"

"How did he do that?!"

"This is outrageous! It's unbelievable!"

"I thought Suzuka's performance was already impressive enough, but I never expected that Mo would be the real trump card!"

"These few lines of lyrics alone are enough to make it a masterpiece!"

......

The singers backstage couldn't help but sigh in hushed tones.

Hua Chenyu's face turned deathly pale instantly.

The 500 audience members were too tense to clap or cheer, and felt extremely uncomfortable.

You could tell how shocked they were just by looking at their expressions!

The viewers in the live stream, without any reservations, expressed their opinions one after another:

"Mo's singing was absolutely amazing!"

"I've said it before, Mo deserves the title of Emperor of Ground Rap!"

"Absolutely stunning! Completely beyond my expectations!"

"My mom asked me why I was chanting scriptures in my room, saying she felt the Buddha's light shining upon me!"

"Haha, the person upstairs might as well become a monk!"

"Where are all those die-hard fans of Hua Chenyu? Come out and admit defeat!"

"Those guys are probably hiding in fear right now."

......

Mo's fans were elated, while Hua Chenyu's fans were speechless.

With the facts laid bare, what else can they say?

If Linghua's stunning vocals weren't enough to impress them, then Mo's Buddhist-like rap completely won them over.

Deng Ziqi said softly, "Linghua's voice is clear and high-pitched, while Mo's voice is deep and powerful. The two complement each other perfectly, as if they were born to sing together."

Han Lei shook his head slightly after hearing this: "Teacher Deng Ziqi is not entirely correct. There are many singers like Linghua in the music industry, such as Teacher Zhang Liangying with her dolphin-like high notes, or Teacher Han Hong, a powerful high-note singer. Their level is no less than Linghua's."

"A singer like Mo is truly a rare find!"

"How many people in the entire Chinese music scene can pull off this kind of Sanskrit-inspired rap?"

If Han Lei, a senior figure in the music industry, praised it so highly, other singers are even more convinced.

Only Hua Chenyu was secretly annoyed; the more dazzling the light of the silent one was, the more he paled in comparison!

But what else could he do?

At the same time, many singers flocked to the live broadcast room of "I Am a Singer" after receiving the news.

Zhou Jielun, Lin Junjie and his junior sister Jin Sha, Chen Yixun, Han Hong, Zhang Liangying, Sun Nan, Hu Yanbin...

Almost half of the singers in the Chinese music scene came after hearing the news.

on the stage.

After silently singing a few lines, she put down the microphone, and Suzuka's clear, high-pitched voice rang out again.

[Always putting on a smiling face for indifferent people.]

The people on the shore all wore expressions of indifference.

[A fleeting moment in the human world.]

Everything vanished into smoke.

……

Just when everyone thought Suzuka would continue, she suddenly fell silent!

This scene left Deng Ziqi and five other singers, the audience, viewers in the live stream, and fellow musicians who had just arrived stunned.

The same thought popped into their heads at the same time: Is it going to be Mo's turn again? Or is this just an interlude?

All eyes turned to Mo.

The next second, the entire audience was stunned—

Mo slowly raised the microphone, ready to start singing.

……

"The Phoenix Myth has changed so much lately!"

"Oh my god, is Mo going to sing again?"

"How come he has so many lyrics!"

"Haha, those days when Mo could get half the money just by singing a few words are over!"

"Thinking about it that way, Mo is actually quite pitiful!"

"Shh, stop chatting and focus on the music!"

……

The audience couldn't help but whisper among themselves, but fortunately someone reminded them in time.

On stage, Mo's deep, magnetic voice rang out once more—

Scattered moonlight pierced through the clouds.

[Gazing at the crowd.]

Our lonely hearts.

Sometimes it's like the seabed.

Sadness cannot be easily dismissed.

No one can truly understand.

Tears fell silently.

But I want to give you a warm hug.

You are a unique being.

[It's the starlight in someone's night sky.]

When you walk alone.

When you say that being loved was just a coincidence.

[Child, please remember this.]

A gentle voice once softly called your name.

You ask which way the road ahead leads.

I'm waiting at the other end of the road.

……

A rap performance stunned the entire audience.

The audience stared at Mo in disbelief.

The chanting, like the sacred sounds of Sanskrit, touched the very soul!

now.

Dragon Kingdom Bay.

Zhou Jielun and Lin Junjie, who were watching the live broadcast of "I Am a Singer", stood up at the same time and looked at each other.

They entered the live stream only after being reminded by others, missing Mo's earlier message about the "salty sea breeze".

This super long rap was the first part they heard.

"Incredible!" Lin Jun could hardly contain his shock. "The previous 'Landscape Painting' was already unforgettable, but I never expected this 'Undersea' to have such a powerful, chanting-like effect!"

Zhou Jielun's eyes gleamed with excitement. "This is more exciting! This is more like it!"

Lin Junjie asked, puzzled, "Jie Lun, what's wrong?"

Zhou Jie laughed, "Jun Jie, such singing is unprecedented! I am overjoyed at the vitality of the Chinese music scene!"

"The music scene these days is filled with covers, adaptations, and even plagiarism; there are too few people dedicated to original creation. But Mo has shown the attitude of a true musician!"

"He meticulously crafts every new song, as seen in 'Landscape Painting,' and even more so in 'Underwater Landscape'!"

"Moreover, I have a feeling that the allure of the [underwater world] goes far beyond this!"

"I just don't understand the background of the creation, so my feelings are still a bit vague."

Lin Junjie looked at Zhou Jielun in surprise. This king, who rarely praised others at length, had his signature "Hey, not bad" completely broken today—his praise for Mo and the Phoenix Myth far exceeded the sum of all his previous brief compliments.

"Perhaps time will make the deeper meaning of this song clearer," Lin Junjie said.

Zhou Jielun nodded slightly and said, "That's true, but besides the emotional expression, Linghua and Mo's singing abilities are truly outstanding, especially Linghua's high notes!"

As for Mo…

Halfway through his sentence, Zhou Jielun suddenly stopped, his brows furrowing slightly, as if he were deep in thought.

Seeing this, Lin Junjie laughed and said, "Do you think Mo is holding back?"

"That's right!" Zhou Jielun clapped his hands and said, "That's exactly the feeling. It seems like he's always been playing along with Linghua, and even now that he has more lyrics, he still hasn't fully shown his abilities."

"Perhaps we'll truly witness Mo's all-out effort when he performs his solo!"

Lin Junjie stared at Mo on the screen, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Mo, I believe in you!"

Zhou Jielun concluded, "I used to think my rapping was pretty good, but I never expected Mo to create such a unique style—Sanskrit-inspired rap!"

"This is amazing how rap can be performed!"

......

Backstage at "I Am a Singer".

A look of anticipation flashed in Deng Ziqi's eyes: "Mo's progress is becoming more and more obvious!"

"I'm determined to present 'Bubble,' which he wrote for me, perfectly in the next episode!"

Zhang Jie exclaimed, "In the realm of rap, Mo is virtually unmatched."

"That's not entirely true," Han Lei shook his head. "Although Mo is known as the 'Emperor of Rap on Earth,' his talent extends far beyond rap. Moreover, his work is full of positive energy, completely different from those rappers who only know how to insult each other."

"Those people don't deserve to be called singers at all! Of course, this is just my personal opinion."

After Han Lei finished speaking, Zhang Jie, Deng Ziqi, Wang Feng, and Li Shengjie all nodded in agreement.

The atmosphere in the rap scene is indeed disappointing.

Rather than calling him the "Emperor of Rap on Earth," it would be more fitting to call him the "Emperor of Music on Earth"!

......

Mo and Suzuka on stage were completely unaware of the discussions taking place offstage.

At that moment, they were completely absorbed in their performance. As soon as Mo put down the microphone, Suzuka immediately took over the singing:

Scattered moonlight pierced through the clouds.

[Avoiding the crowd.]