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

The last note fell.

The entire room fell silent for three seconds.

Those three seconds were so quiet you could hear everyone breathing.

No one dared to speak first, as if afraid that opening their mouth would shatter the lingering charm of the song.

Then, thunderous applause erupted.

The entire audience stood up.

This time, the standing up ceremony was different from the previous ones.

In the previous episodes, everyone was amazed by Jiang Che's talent.

I was stunned by a line of fifteen consecutive spins, and stunned by a high-energy rock song.

This time, it was the warmth of this song that warmed me up.

Some people were clapping while wiping away tears.

There was an indescribable warmth in that applause.

……

Chen Ming's aggressive hardcore rap was originally the sharpest knife on this track.

In terms of flow, technique, and attack power, he brought out his best skills.

But Jiang Che used the most tender song to redefine the aesthetics of the entire track.

Overcome strength with gentleness.

No matter how sharp the knife, it cannot cut through this tenderness.

……

After this battle, Jiang Che's reputation as the "God of Songs in That Corner" gained a new layer of meaning.

He can not only write songs, but also sing them.

He also knows how to use a song to neutralize his opponent's strengths.

Chen Ming's ruthlessness is widely recognized as a strength in this field.

But Jiang Che refused to compete with him in ruthlessness.

He changed the perspective and brought out what was most lacking in this field.

temperature.

This tactic is far superior to a direct confrontation.

……

The applause at the scene lasted for a long time.

The audience members stood, reluctant to sit down.

Some people were still wiping away tears, while others were clapping their hands frantically at the stage.

This was the first time they had ever seen a battle like this.

There was no tension, no awkwardness of winning or losing.

All that's left is a good song and the hearts of everyone in the audience warmed up.

The program's director focused the camera on every face in the audience.

A young man with red, swollen eyes from crying, a middle-aged man clutching his chest, and a girl humming softly.

These scenes later became the most popular clips from the show.

At the center of all this, the person who had just finished singing had quietly retreated to the side.

Jiang Che stood on the side of the stage, his expression calm, as if he had just done something very ordinary.

For him, this song was meant to be this significant.

What he wants to do is never just win a battle, but to make every song fall where it should fall.

……

Lin Xi'er, sitting in the audience, saw this clarity most clearly.

She suddenly realized that what Jiang Che cared about was never rankings or trending topics.

What he cares about is the song itself.

Does this song convey its true essence to the right listeners?

This kind of purity is extremely rare in this circle.

As she looked at the calm figure on the side of the stage, the emotions in her heart quietly intensified.

After Jiang Che finished singing, he walked to the center of the stage.

Chen Ming also came over, and the two stood side by side.

The entire audience watched this scene, wanting to see how Chen Ming would react after losing.

As is customary in such battles, the loser will usually be somewhat dissatisfied.

Chen Ming took the initiative to extend his hand, his expression complex yet open and honest.

"I admit defeat."

He grasped Jiang Che's hand and spoke, word by word.

"I've been practicing rap for so many years, and I've always felt that the more ruthless, the better, and the more explosive, the cooler."

"I only realized today that rap can be written like this."

"It can be so warm, it can be so substantial."

"You taught me something new."

These words, spoken by someone who considers rapping their life, carry immense weight.

He accepted his defeat wholeheartedly and uttered not a single complaint.

Jiang Che smiled and replied softly.

"The root of rap is expression."

"You're more ruthless than me, but ruthlessness isn't the only thing that matters."

In just two short sentences, he perfectly captured the dignified respect between masters and his profound understanding.

He showed no hint of winner's smugness; instead, he seemed to be calmly discussing music with a fellow musician.

Many people in the audience were moved by what they heard.

Although Chen Ming also shares the surname Shengda, his sincerity is on a completely different level compared to that of Shengda's group.

A person who is willing to admit defeat and learn from their opponent is not on the same level as those who only resort to underhanded tactics.

This opponent, ironically, became a mirror, making Jiang Che's character even clearer.

On the mentor's seat, Qin Lie watched this scene and nodded slightly.

"Mutual appreciation is rare."

"That kid won beautifully, and he acted beautifully too."

The results came out, and there was no suspense.

Jiang Che wins.

The original top eight teams erupted in cheers.

Finally, someone helped them win a point.

Jiang Che managed to withstand the embarrassment of losing four games in a row with this victory, preventing the challenger team from losing face completely.

Several former contestants clapped their hands excitedly, their eyes filled with gratitude as they looked at Jiang Che.

Zhou Mingyue breathed a long sigh of relief, and Xiao Huang clapped enthusiastically as well.

The challenger team remained silent.

Jiang Zhen, Tang Yixin, and the others exchanged glances, but no one spoke.

The more triumphant their victories were before, the more sober they became now.

This corner singer, who's been raved about by everyone online, is a true formidable opponent.

They want to beat him, but it won't be that easy.

……

The live stream chat exploded.

"That's what you call a dimensional reduction attack; even the opponent has become a fan."

"Jiang Shen has been deified again, and he also taught the entire rap scene a lesson."

"Turns out rap isn't just about cars, houses, and girls, I cried."

"Listen to your mother and don't let her get hurt"—that sentence really broke me down.

"Other people's battles are just about trash-talking, but Jiang Shen's battles are about making his opponents cry."

"The nickname 'Corner Singer' is becoming more and more well-deserved."

Wang Haoran, who was in the dormitory, laughed so hard that he rolled off his chair.

"Incredible! My brother's move was way more ruthless than just yelling back!"

"He sang his way to the point of defeating his opponents; who could resist that!"

He laughed as he typed back the line he had just deleted, "My brother is in the bag," word by word.

He added at the end, "I told you my brother was very reliable."

This battle is destined to be remembered for a long time.

What everyone remembers is that it showed them that rap can have another way of life.

Gentleness can also be a form of strength.

And it's the kind that's hardest to surpass.

On the stage, Jiang Che and Chen Ming were still standing side by side.

Chen Ming looked at the person next to him who was even younger than himself and was completely convinced.

He had been in the underground scene for so many years and boasted that he had seen many experts.

But this one today truly opened his eyes.

"I'll listen to all your songs from now on."

He said that, turned around and left the stage, his back showing no sign of defeat.

This composure earned him the respect of everyone present.

On the mentors' panel, the three mentors exchanged a glance.

Shen Yan spoke.

"This kid has given us another surprise."

"He's conquered all five genres: pop, traditional Chinese style, rock, folk, and rap."

Cheng Xue nodded.

"What's most terrifying is that he can excel at every track."

Qin Lie remained silent for a long time before uttering four words.

"The younger generation is truly formidable."

These four words, spoken by this legendary singer-songwriter who is known for his effusive use of words, carry an astonishing weight.

The atmosphere on the challenger's side completely changed.

Their momentum, which was on the verge of five consecutive victories, was abruptly dampened by Jiang Che's performance.

Jiang Zhen stared at the stage, his eyes becoming more serious.

Tang Yixin let out a soft breath and muttered, "Not simple."

Only then did they truly understand the reality of this much-hyped "corner singing god" on the show.

Trying to snatch the championship from him is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Online, this has already caused quite a stir.

[Jiang Che made his opponent cry] became the number one trending topic.

【It turns out rap can be so heartwarming】 followed closely behind.

The two entries, one after the other, remained at the top of the list for a long time.

The screen is filled with people who were touched by this song.

"After listening to this song, I called my mom."

"Jiang Shen not only knows how to slap people in the face, but he also knows how to warm people's hearts."

Jiang Che's victory set the tone.

With his victory, the morale of the original top eight teams finally recovered.

The remaining matches will soon be over.

The final list for the challenger competition.

It will be ready soon.

This list will directly determine who will step onto the stage of the finals.