Don't call me a singing god, I just want to go back to doing scientific research.

The stage lights suddenly changed, and beams of red and white light pierced the darkness, revealing that the band members in the back row were already in place.

"Wow, Guanghe really went all out, providing Chen Zixuan with an entire band?"

"They're really going to play rock and roll properly now."

A commotion arose in the audience.

Gu Yang's eyes lit up, and he smiled as he stared at the stage.

A band? He also provides accompaniment.

Hey.

"Let's listen to it." Ling Luo was relaxed. From the theme "Dopamine in the Bar" that Chen Zixuan drew, he guessed the direction: it would be either rock or folk.

Clearly, rock and roll is a more fitting description.

A moment later, Chen Zixuan stood in the center of the stage.

He greeted them, then grabbed the microphone stand, and the song details were clearly displayed on the large screen behind him.

Neon Ruins

Singer: Chen Zixuan

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Lyrics: Qi Hongyu, Le Hong

Composers: Qi Hongyu, Le Hong

Gu Yang: "..."

He stared at the two names side by side, stunned for a full three seconds.

Good guy.

He leaned close to Ling Luo's ear and whispered, "Those two are going too far, actually staging a joint sniping attack."

Ling Luo's gaze remained fixed on the screen, her finger tapping lightly on the armrest of her seat.

These two creators, who had never met before, were given plenty of face.

"It's okay, anyway, we'll be competing with 'New Voice Creation Camp'."

"That's true." Gu Yang nodded, his hands unconsciously clenching.

Ling Luo quietly took off her coat and covered her legs with it, then quietly pulled Gu Yang's hand over and held it tightly.

Gu Yang looked down and thought, "Good heavens, this guy is really good at burying his head in the sand."

Fortunately, they were in the very corner of the first row.

As the intro begins, an aggressive electric guitar solo shatters the silence of the studio, followed closely by a dense drumbeat that makes your heart race.

Chen Zixuan's voice exploded from the speakers, carrying the screams and unruliness unique to rock and roll.

"Whose masks and disguises are being tolled by the midnight clock..."

"The cold mannequins in the shop window mock whose inflated desires..."

His typhoon was extremely provocative; he would sometimes step on the monitor speaker, sometimes tilt the microphone stand up, and his body would swing to the violent rhythm, every movement full of power.

Guanghe Entertainment truly spared no expense, creating an extremely dazzling stage visual effect. On the giant screen, city skyscrapers rapidly twisted and shattered, eventually collapsing into ruins. Countless neon beams shot out from the ruins, weaving together into a giant net that trapped everyone within.

"Chen Zixuan is pretty good, his explosive power is quite strong." Gu Yang stroked his chin and gave an objective evaluation.

Regardless of their character, Le Hong and Qi Hongyu's professional skills are undeniable. Their song "Neon Ruins" is top-notch in terms of lyrics, music, and arrangement.

In the chorus, Chen Zixuan's voice suddenly rose, and a beautiful, long, roaring note pushed the song's emotions to their first climax.

The atmosphere was instantly ignited, with many young audience members standing up and waving their arms in rhythm.

"You've definitely put in the effort," Ling Luo nodded.

After finishing his song, Chen Zixuan stood in the center of the stage, his forehead soaked with sweat, his chest heaving, but his eyes were full of a determined and sharp spirit.

"Whoosh—"

The applause and screams nearly lifted the roof off the studio.

Host Dong Xuelan strode onto the stage, her face flushed with excitement: "That was amazing! That was so electrifying! Thank you so much, Chen Zixuan, for bringing us such a high-energy rock performance of 'Neon Fragments'!"

Chen Zixuan took the microphone, panting and laughing, "Thank you everyone, thank you to the band members."

Dong Xuelan turned to the judges' panel: "Teachers, after watching this rock performance, what are your thoughts? Teacher Ba Meng, you seem to be getting restless."

Ba Meng gripped the microphone excitedly, still savoring the afterglow of the performance: "I really wanted to stand up and jump the whole time! It was amazing! Chen Zixuan, your performance has reached a new level, keep it up!"

Qi Hanze nodded in agreement: "This song is very well done. The restraint in the verses, the explosive power in the chorus, and the psychedelic feel of the bridge all build up layer by layer. Chen Zixuan, you handled it very well; your emotions and technique were spot on. It was a very mature performance."

Zhuo Tongyu and Xiao Ruqian also gave it extremely high praise, with words of admiration pouring in.

The live stream chat was flooded with comments.

Holy crap, how much money did Guanghe spend this time? The stage effects are amazing!

[Chen Zixuan has improved so much! His singing and the typhoon are both impressive; the progress is clearly visible!]

[Qi Hongyu and Le Hong's collaboration is truly a powerful weapon! This song is absolutely brilliant!]

[Oh no, it feels like the championship is already decided.]

My poor Yangyang, he's under so much pressure performing last!

[Don't panic, everyone. Have you forgotten who's standing behind Gu Yang? Produced by Luo Mu, undefeated to this day!]

[Oh right! I almost forgot! Quick, quick, let's welcome Senior Sister Luomu to emerge from seclusion and unify the martial arts world!]

During the scoring process, unsurprisingly, Chen Zixuan received an astonishingly high score.

The judges' total score was 377, and with the audience votes, the final score was 1325.

The moment the score was announced, the entire audience erupted in uproar.

This is a result that almost guarantees a championship.

Gu Yang sat in the audience, looking at the numbers on the big screen. Instead of feeling nervous, he was completely inspired.

He turned to look at Ling Luo, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "Let's go, let's go backstage and get ready."

As they walked, Gu Yang kept turning back to look at Ling Luo and couldn't help but say, "Ling Luo, you really don't wear makeup? You should at least put on some foundation, the lighting makes makeup look terrible."

Seeing his eager and ready expression, Ling Luo smiled slightly: "This time, you're the star."

Therefore, Yang had no choice but to give up.

But you can't see any pores on Ling Luo's skin.

Okay, I'm a little envious.

Finally, it was Guyang's turn.

"Alright, everyone, let's give a warm round of applause to our last contestant, and also our champion from the first group in the previous round—Gu Yang!"

Amidst the deafening cheers, Gu Yang did not immediately take the stage.

Instead, in a corner of the stage, staff slowly pushed in a grand piano that was entirely black.

"Piano? Is Gu Yang going to play and sing?" Ba Meng blinked in confusion.

Zhuo Tongyu nodded: "Possibly. Gu Yang is a vocal music student at the Beijing Conservatory of Music, and piano is a compulsory subject for them."

As the lights focused, Gu Yang slowly walked onto the stage.

He was dressed in a simple white shirt and black trousers, looking clean and neat.

But... there was another person with him.

The noise at the scene suddenly stopped, and everyone was stunned.

The director reacted very quickly, immediately switching to a close-up shot.

Walking alongside Gu Yang was a man more than half a head taller than him. He wore a simple white shirt, his face was aloof and detached, and his demeanor was extraordinary.

That face, though not from the entertainment industry, appears on the headlines of entertainment sections more frequently than any celebrity.

Zhuo Tongyu, sitting on the judges' panel, suddenly sat up straight, his pupils contracting slightly.

Holy crap, Gu Yang and Luo Mu are sharing the stage for the first time?

After a three-second pause, the live stream chat exploded with comments.

Am I blind?

[Who did I see? Ling Luo? Ahhh, the Yang Yao Ling Gua is ecstatic!!!]

Why is Ling Luo on stage?! What is he going to do?!

[Is she planning to debut using this opportunity?]