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

The remaining matches were quickly completed.

The final roster for the challenge match has been officially released.

Of the original top eight, five were eliminated and three advanced.

Jiang Che.

Zhou Mingyue.

Xiao Huang.

Zhou Mingyue is a girl with an extremely bright voice. Her specialty is lyrical high notes, which can make people sit still as soon as she opens her mouth.

In that duel, she relied on a lyrical song with progressively higher high notes to suppress her challenger.

When he sang that last long note, the whole audience got goosebumps.

Xiao Huang is a creative talent, capable of writing both lyrics and music, with one ingenious idea after another popping into his head.

He didn't win easily; his opponent was very close, but he narrowly won by using an unexpected arrangement twist.

These two survived the challenge match because of their genuine skills, without any shortcuts.

……

On the challenger's side, all five challengers successfully made their debut.

Lu Xunzhou.

Jiang Zhen.

Tang Yixin.

Su Nian.

Huang Ze.

The eight people came together to form the final lineup.

Three survivors forged in variety shows, five fierce debut artists buried by the market, plus Jiang Che who stands above everyone else.

This lineup can truly be described as a gathering of heroes.

The contestants below the stage looked at each other, and it was clear to everyone that this year's finals were incredibly prestigious.

Any two of them would be enough to support the finale of a show.

For Jiang Che, the biggest change in this competition format is fairness.

In the past few rounds, he relied on his privilege of being number one overall to choose whomever he wanted and win easily.

There are always people gossiping behind his back, saying that he is taking advantage of the rules.

This time, the privileges are gone.

Eight people, one stage, one set of votes—no one can win by relying on the rules.

For others, this is a hellish start.

For Jiang Che, this was exactly what he wanted most.

What he always wanted was to win fair and square.

Let's crush all doubts with a single song.

The challengers in the audience had their eyes light up after hearing the competition rules.

Fairness means they finally have the opportunity to face off against Jiang Che head-on.

Jiang Zhen clenched his fist.

"When competing on the same stage, let's see who has the real skills."

Tang Yixin smiled faintly.

"I'm going to test him and see if he's really as amazing as the rumors say."

Everyone has a song they've kept hidden away in their heart.

The atmosphere was already tense even before the final competition began.

Eight top talents, all gathered on one stage, none of them willing to concede to the others.

Just thinking about such a spectacle gets my blood pumping.

Everyone knew in their hearts that the focus of all this was always the young man in that corner.

His presence makes this finals game all the more significant.

If he wins the championship, this season will have a well-deserved ending.

But everyone knows that the road to victory is not easy.

Seven rivals, seven mountains.

Each one seemed determined to bring him down.

Especially the crossover film emperor who hasn't officially appeared yet, is still an unknown.

No one dares to say for sure who will win this year's championship.

The only certainty is that this will be the toughest final match in the history of the show.

The host gestured and revealed the format of the finals.

"In the final, all eight contestants took to the stage in turn and performed."

"While performing, you will receive real-time votes from both the live audience and viewers watching the live stream."

"The two players with the most votes will advance to the final 1v1 solo match."

"The champion and runner-up have been decided."

The moment these rules were announced, everyone tensed up.

From that moment on, the sword Jiang Che used to command his troops was gone.

In the past few episodes, he held the privilege of being number one overall, appointing and crushing whoever he wanted.

I can kill whoever I want.

This time, the rules have changed.

Eight people on the same stage, the votes speak for themselves, and no one has any special privileges.

This is the first time Jiang Che has had to prove himself in an absolutely fair competition since joining the show.

Without knives or special privileges, they relied solely on a song to snatch tickets from the audience.

Their opponents are among the strongest in this cohort.

The difficulty level is higher than any previous episode.

On the mentor's seat, Qin Lie picked up his teacup and slowly began to speak.

"Once we get to the finals, nobody will hold back anymore."

"These are all my most prized possessions."

Shen Yan added a sentence.

"This is a battle of gods."

These four words raised the audience's expectations even higher.

Even seasoned mentors used the phrase "a battle of gods" to describe the significance of this year's finals.

Cheng Xue smiled and added a comment.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing who will be the last one standing in the 1v1."

As she said this, her gaze inadvertently drifted towards the corner.

For the first time, the challengers who advanced to the next round showed a hint of fear in their eyes towards Jiang Che.

Despite their fear, they all harbored a deep-seated ambition.

There's always a song that can beat him.

Jiang Zhen, Tang Yixin, and the others exchanged glances, none of them willing to concede.

They've endured so many years in the music industry, suffering so much indifference, all for a stage where they can prove themselves.

At this point, nobody wants to be just a runner-up.

The original contestants who were eliminated couldn't help but glance in Jiang Che's direction before leaving the stage.

I was unwilling to accept it, but I also had to admit it.

They accept losing to someone like that.

Lin Xi'er, sitting in the guest seats, felt even more concerned.

She even began to secretly look forward to this tough battle with eight people on the same stage.

In the past few rounds, Jiang Che held onto his privileges and won too easily.

This time, there are no special privileges; tickets must be won entirely based on merit.

She wanted to see what Jiang Che would bring to the table in the fairest competition.

She also wondered if that usually nonchalant person would ever be forced to reveal their true colors.

She had a vague feeling that if that moment really came, it would be very beautiful.

On the big screen, the information of the eight finalists was displayed in a row.

Jiang Che, the undisputed number one, is a phenomenal player who has achieved legendary status in all five tracks.

Zhou Mingyue's lyrical high notes are as steady as a scale.

Xiao Huang is a creative talent with a constant stream of ingenious ideas.

Lu Xunzhou, a crossover film emperor, possesses both popularity and acting prowess.

Jiang Zhen, hardcore rock, with explosive high notes.

Tang Yixin, the R&B Queen, is a master of vocal transitions.

Su Nian, a healing folk song, kills without bloodshed.

Huang Ze, the electronic music venue was packed with energy, creating a truly electrifying atmosphere.

Eight people, eight styles, none of them were just there to make up the numbers.

The moment this list was laid out there, even the mentors who were used to big events couldn't help but straighten their expressions.

The contestants had different thoughts as they looked at this brand-new competition format.

The challengers' eyes burned with rage.

This is the stage they've waited so long for; no one wants to miss it.

Zhou Mingyue and Xiao Huang were on edge.

Eight people are competing against each other, and they have to grab tickets in real time. There is no room for error.

Jiang Che, however, remained calm and composed.

For him, a fair playing field is more to his liking.

There are no special privileges, no favoritism; the winner is determined entirely by a single song.

He had used this fighting style countless times in his previous life.

He's even snagged tickets to stadiums with tens of thousands of seats, let alone a variety show.

On the mentors' panel, the three of them whispered about the eight people.

Shen Yan said that Zhou Mingyue is the most stable.

Cheng Xue said that in terms of explosive performance, Lu Xunzhou and Jiang Zhen were the most explosive.

After listening, Qin Lie simply added a sentence.

"But who will stand until the end depends on who's in that corner."

With just one sentence, all eyes were once again drawn to Jiang Che.

This weight has remained unchanged throughout the entire season.

The fact that someone like Qin Lie could speak up in favor of Jiang Che shows that his reputation is firmly established.

Below the stage, Lin Xi'er listened to her mentors' discussion, and the corner of her lips twitched almost imperceptibly.

That's what she thought too.

The recording of the finals has been scheduled.

The program is about to air.

What gained traction even earlier than the show itself was the recording of Jiang Che's song "Listen to Mom".

The video was uploaded online beforehand.

Then, in a way that no one expected, it will warm the hearts of the entire Chinese nation.