The song "The Actor" at the beginning stunned me with its portrayal of the aloof school be

The atmosphere completely changed in the second match of the challenger tournament.

The challenger who came up was named Jiang Zhen.

He adopted a hardcore rock style, and his opening vocals were a series of piercing high notes that completely overturned the stage that the original contestant had carefully prepared.

The high note was both steady and powerful, hitting the highest note in one go and remaining firmly in place.

The audience members got goosebumps all the way up their arms from the back of their necks.

The original contestant on stage was performing well, but he panicked when overwhelmed by this momentum.

In the latter half, he clearly couldn't keep up and his energy dissipated.

When the song ended, the outcome was no longer in doubt.

The original contestant was defeated.

The live chat was filled with gasps of surprise.

"Is that a human being able to hit such a high note?"

"Debuted artists are just different."

"The original player was completely stunned."

On the mentor's seat, Shen Yan nodded.

"This is one of the two I mentioned."

"The market buried him for three years, what a pity."

……

The third match was with Tang Yixin.

A female singer who plays R&B has taken vocal runs and breathy vocal techniques to the extreme.

The impromptu responses came one after another, each one perfectly executed.

She sang as if she were playing, relaxed and at ease, bringing out the full flavor of the song.

The original contestant on stage was not bad at singing, but standing next to her, he immediately looked like plain water.

Overwhelmed by her effortless control, he lost his rhythm and couldn't even catch his breath.

We lost again.

Cheng Xue nodded gently from the mentor's seat.

"This girl's improvisation skills are truly impressive."

"This sense of relaxation is something you cultivate; you can't fake it."

The live chat exploded.

"My sister's singing gave me goosebumps."

"That vocal transition was like it was cheated."

……

The fourth match, Su Nian.

Ethereal and healing folk songs, quiet and peaceful, without being noisy or disruptive.

The moment she opened her mouth, the entire venue fell silent.

The voice was as clean as water in a mountain stream, flowing into people's hearts with each word.

There are no flashy techniques or high notes, yet it's so captivating that you can't take your ears off it.

Several audience members in the front row had tears in their eyes as they listened.

This fighting style is the most deadly; it kills without shedding blood.

The original contestant's song was quite well-prepared, but it seemed too forced in the face of this purity.

Even if we lose again, we will be convinced of our defeat.

The comments section was filled with people breaking down in their defenses.

"This voice has healed me."

"The rock music was explosive, and now this gentle knife is coming. I can't take it anymore."

……

Fifth match, Huang Ze.

The king of electronic dance music, the moment the stage lights come on, the entire recording studio instantly transforms into a disco.

The overwhelming rhythm crashed down, and the audience swayed involuntarily.

He sang and danced on stage, bringing the atmosphere to a fever pitch.

The original contestant's prepared song was quite well-structured, but it seemed too lukewarm in the face of this overwhelming rhythm that swept the entire venue.

I couldn't hold on any longer.

After four matches, the original top eight teams lost all four.

Rock, R&B, folk, electronic—four styles, four tough guys, four complete defeats.

These four names were originally unknown in the music scene.

But after that night, they were destined to be remembered by audiences across the country.

People who have been overlooked for many years can unleash amazing energy once they get the chance.

The original contestants on stage became stepping stones for their rise to fame.

It's cruel, but it's also true.

The further you look, the more awkward the situation becomes for the original top eight.

The protagonist's halo, which lasted for an entire season, was about to be completely taken away by the few challengers.

……

The atmosphere in the venue plummeted.

In the original contestants' seats, everyone hung their heads, their faces grim.

Several players who had already lost had red eyes and clenched their fists in resentment, but there was nothing they could do about it.

Their strength is undeniable; these challengers are truly formidable.

They haven't become famous even after several years in the industry, not because of luck, but because of the hard skills they've honed through the market.

For the first time, the original top eight teams experienced being completely dominated.

The few who hadn't yet taken the stage had sweaty palms and were pounding with nervousness.

When it's your turn, no one can be sure if you can handle it.

……

The trend in the live streaming room also declined.

The original sentiment of "Don't be a coward, original contestant" gradually transformed into a different voice.

"We're doomed, we're going to be wiped out."

"Those who emerge from the competition through variety shows will ultimately emerge from the competition through variety shows."

"Debuted artists are different; their level is overwhelming."

"In this wave, the original top eight teams are likely to be completely wiped out."

"The challenger team has a five-game winning streak, it's practically theirs."

All of everyone's hopes were forced to be placed on one person.

The singing god in the corner who hasn't even taken the stage yet.

The reason is very simple.

If all eight original contestants are eliminated, where will this show put its face?

The show promotes its contestants for an entire season, only to have them all eliminated by the challengers in the end. That's what you call a complete loss of face.

At this critical moment, only one person remained in the entire stadium.

Everyone is waiting for him.

Once he gets up there, he can suppress this ever-growing fervor.

……

Wang Haoran, who was in the dormitory, paced anxiously in his room.

He shouted at the screen.

"Don't panic, don't panic, my brother hasn't gone up yet!"

But this time, his own palms were covered in sweat.

He knew all too well the quality of these challengers, and the pressure was immense.

He had observed the first four matches; none of the four challengers were easy to deal with.

Rock high-pitched monster, R&B vocal queen, healing type, disco king, each one more impressive than the last.

"Jiang Che, Jiang Che, you'd better make your buddies proud this time."

He muttered to himself, his eyes glued to the screen, forgetting even to drink his soda.

……

In the guest seats, Lin Xier sat up straight.

She understood the significance of these four matches better than anyone else.

Jiang Zhen, Tang Yixin, Su Nian, and Huang Ze—each of them is a tough nut to crack, buried by the market for several years.

Rock, R&B, folk, electronic—four styles, four formidable figures.

It's perfectly normal that the original players couldn't handle it.

If someone else were in Jiang Che's position, she probably would have sentenced them to death long ago.

But that person is Jiang Che.

Her gaze fell on the spot against the wall.

Only Jiang Che was able to keep the entire situation under control at this moment.

This realization made a slight unease in a corner of her heart.

She was actually a little nervous.

I'm nervous for someone who's always so calm and collected.

……

At the other end of the girls' dormitory, Su Qing was also stunned.

"Xi'er, is the original contestant going to get his head shaved?"

"Four challengers, four different styles, crushing their opponents in every match, that's too ruthless."

As she spoke, she subconsciously glanced at Lin Xi'er's expression.

Lin Xi'er didn't speak, she just stared at the screen.

Su Qing followed her gaze and saw it fall on the corner against the wall.

"Do you think Jiang Che can handle it?"

Lin Xi'er paused for a moment, then nodded gently.

"Others can't, but he can."

She said it with such certainty that even she was a little surprised.

……

During filming, the program's cameras panned across the original contestants' seats.

Their faces were filled with resentment and anxiety.

The camera slowly moved to the corner and focused on Jiang Che.

The person who should have been most nervous was actually the most relaxed.

This contrast was keenly captured by the director, who gave it a close-up.

The barrage of comments instantly exploded again.

"I just love seeing Jiang Shen so composed."

While others were panicking, he acted as if nothing was wrong.

"The original top eight were all counting on him."

……

But the more this is the case, the more significant Jiang Che's performance becomes.

If he wins, the original top eight teams can still have a dignified ending.

If he also loses, the top eight teams selected this season will be completely wiped out, and they will lose face.

Unbeknownst to him, this burden had fallen entirely on his shoulders.

……

At this critical juncture, the host announced the next pairings.

Jiang Che's opponent is the only player on the challenger team who is signed by Shengda.

Chen Ming.

The moment the name was uttered, the entire room fell silent.

The old score between Shengda and Jiang Che has only just been put to rest.

The whole internet still remembers clearly how Shengda spent money to buy songs and lost two key players.

Now that Shengda's people are on the opposite side of Jiang Che, the tension in this situation has reached its peak.

Everyone thought this was yet another underhanded move by Shengda to retaliate.

They came to annoy Jiang Che and to vent Sheng Da's anger.

Jiang Che glanced at Chen Ming.

Then, he sensed something was wrong.

There was no trace of Shengda's underhanded schemes in Chen Ming's eyes.

Pure fighting spirit.