She chose the strategy with the most bullet comments.

It was unclear how long it took before the filming director reminded them through their earpiece that they gradually began to raise their signs.

Looking around, it's all perfect scores of 10!

Objectively speaking, this score is already influenced by personal feelings and has a strong subjective element, but the audience feels it is justified.

They deserve full marks.

160. The Last Song

That night.

The short videos of the event, which had already spread like wildfire, completely went viral online after the official upload of the entire event.

On Weibo, as well as in videos of all lengths and lengths, and trending posts in online communities, every single headline keyword is related to the phrase "vast sky and boundless sea".

[Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies! A hit song destined for a Golden Melody Award nomination, definitely worth a listen!]

[Music Channel elimination round: A phenomenal performance from "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies"!]

[A hit song wrongly accused of plagiarism: the heartache behind the singer of "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies"...]

Even more exaggerated and eye-catching headlines were used, and the speed at which the popularity soared was unprecedented.

Unsuspecting onlookers initially thought it was related to the plagiarized Hokkien song, but upon clicking, they discovered it wasn't.

Like many first-hand audience members, even those who don't understand Cantonese can feel the emotions and cries contained in the lyrics and the context of the music.

The speed at which trending topics spread is terrifying; even people overseas have heard about it.

Those who are working hard abroad, in particular, were deeply moved after listening to the video and returned to the official website in China to share their thoughts in the comments section.

The most liked comment was a long one, with the IP address originating from France.

Although I can only understand the Mandarin lyrics and not the Cantonese lyrics, tears welled up in my eyes after just one listen to this song. I don't know why, but the person who once went abroad to pursue her dreams without hesitation was moved to tears by a song...

I listened to it on repeat for who knows how long, but I still didn't understand. After hearing that it was a cover song, I found the original singer and listened to it on repeat for a long time, but I still couldn't figure it out.

Perhaps it's because of the positive energy it conveys that I feel this song expresses an optimistic attitude towards life, and a belief in never giving up on one's ideals...

I traveled alone to a foreign country for my own ideals, but no one supported me. Even my family didn't think highly of me; they regarded me as a disgrace and wished they could kick me out...

There have been times when I wanted to give up, questioning myself whether it was worth continuing without hesitation, and doubting whether I was really wrong...

Now I understand. The bitterness, freedom, indomitable spirit, and magnificent emotions in this song inspired me, and I think I know which way to go in the future.

I never imagined that listening to a song could evoke such profound emotions. It's incredible; I find it deeply moving and touching.

The unspoken stubbornness in this song gives me the strength to keep being stubborn.

I am truly grateful to the lyricist, composer, and original singer for creating this song, and also to the two contestants on Music Channel for bringing this song to the public.

In addition, there are many highly-rated comments sharing personal feelings and thoughts after listening.

Without official commentary control, even if some unscrupulous individuals hire online trolls to smear others, it cannot overshadow the genuine praise from those who give positive feedback.

The eyes of the masses are discerning.

Those who are obviously nitpicking and malicious are easily identified as paid trolls. Their posts are either driven down by countless downvotes or reported to the system for automatic deletion.

Overnight, the phrase "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" went viral across the internet and social circles.

Even people who don't follow the music scene will inevitably learn about this song through other channels because their friends will recommend it to them.

Perhaps it was because countless people assumed the performance was plagiarized before it hit rock bottom, which led to such a huge surge in viewership.

Unsurprisingly, Su Mu and the other singer, along with the original singer, all became wildly popular.

The live broadcast, which was released less than 12 hours ago, garnered over 10 million views on its official account and over 100 million views across the entire internet overnight. The speed of its spread left many video websites and media platforms stunned.

The song itself is a masterpiece, yet the original singer is completely unknown, and now there is not a trace of information about her except for her name. Moreover, the two girls who covered the song are actually professional e-sports players.

The surprising contrast is one of the reasons why it spreads as quickly as a virus.

The already high-profile music competition has seen its popularity surge even further. With songs like this appearing in the elimination rounds, even though it's a cover, the more competitive finals can't be any worse, right?

As a result, countless people eagerly awaited the official release of the songs for the final round by Music Radio.

Several days later, on the eve of the finals, the list was finally released: three original songs and one cover song.

追梦赤子心

Light in Dreams

追云

Autumn Sky

When the competition started the next day, the venue was packed. Scalpers sold tickets for several times the original price, but people were still willing to pay for them.

It's fair to say that the vast majority of people came specifically for Su Mubai and Wei; their two songs currently hold a firm place in the top five of the music charts.

One song ranked number one, and another ranked number four.

The two songs share commonalities; both are very inspirational and positive.

Now, Su Mu and Bai Wei, who have sung these two songs, have submitted final performances with similar themes that can be discerned just from their titles.

Wow, a new generation of inspirational stars?

Three songs with similar themes, or even highly similar connotations, make it hard not to think that their desire to become professional athletes might not be supported by their closest friends and family.

Contrast creates topics, and topics ensure buzz.

There's no need for official promotion; various media outlets will scramble to get the most traffic, since trending topics are all about timeliness, and whoever is slow will miss out on even the most exciting news.

The news has spread to the League of Legends esports circle. Now everyone knows that Su Mu and Bai Wei have signed with WLD. Some are surprised, some are confused, and some are just laughing at them.

Many people guessed that WLD's boss must be furious to see that the club's branch players were not joining the team to start training, but instead going to the music scene to participate in another competition.

Little did they know, the two Liu sisters were not only watching the match, but also the support players who had joined the team earlier.

The claim that Liu Xuan was "out of breath" is completely unfounded. It can be said that Liu Xuan was also won over by Hai Kuotiankong and Wumingbei.

She began to believe and feel that Liu Keke's ability to sign Su Mu and the other person might be a lucky thing for her in the future.

This time, Su Mu and his companion did not perform last, but were the first to take the stage. This arrangement undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on the other three finalists.

As they appeared under the stage lights, countless eyes focused intently, not blinking.

There was no need for self-introductions or pre-start remarks; all that was required was to turn around and bow in the direction of the accompaniment teachers to indicate that it was time to begin.

The piano music, as if telling a story, began, and after about ten seconds, Su Mu's opening remarks stunned everyone.

Because her voice had completely transformed into a male voice.

161. With the pride of a child

Where exactly is a world filled with flowers? If it truly exists, I will definitely go there.

I want to stand on the highest peak there, regardless of whether it is a cliff or not;

Live life to the fullest, love with all your might, even if it means sacrificing your life; seek no one's approval, only to be true to yourself.

I have never chosen to give up on my ideals...

Bai Wei still had the same voice, but her duet with Su Mu's male voice didn't sound out of place at all.

Given the availability of multiple singers, Su Mu could only express his respect for GALA, the original singer of this song, by using his original vocals. (Guilt)

The audience, who were completely astonished that Su Mu possessed the ability to mimic voices, were stunned, and a commotion erupted in the room.

Only those who play League of Legends and follow the community will be able to adapt quickly, given the historical difference in voices between Su Mu and Su Mu; Su Mu didn't use a voice changer back then.

The audience quickly shifted their attention from the sound to other parts of the song.

After listening attentively for a while, their brows furrowed involuntarily, as did the ten judges on the panel, whose eyes were full of anticipation.

What's wrong with them? (Fin)

Why does the singing style resemble that of a complete beginner with no musical experience, showing no skill whatsoever...?

While the lyrics are very positive, they don't seem to have any deeper meaning to interpret. How to put it... it doesn't seem like something that these unknown artists could write. (Umbrella)

A minute passed, and countless people found it increasingly strange.

The two on stage didn't care, or rather, they had no idea what outsiders thought. After finishing the verse, they shouted into the microphone with deep emotion.

Run forward!

Facing cold stares and ridicule!

How can one feel the vastness of life without experiencing hardship? Fate cannot make us kneel down and beg for mercy, even if our arms are soaked with blood!

What they saw was not the stage, nor the judges, but a vision of their ideal future.

Her expression quickly turned hysterical, and her voice rose to a high pitch that sounded slightly strained; everything she said was telling a story.

Keep running!

With the pride of a child!

How can you see the brilliance of life without persevering to the end? Instead of expecting to linger on, burn brightly, and one day it will sprout again.

When the song reached the purely instrumental stage, the melody was still simple and easy, yet it began to make the judges unconsciously relax and unfurrow their brows.

Reflecting on the previous performance, it seemed there were some merits to it, and they couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"What a strange feeling..."

“The chorus is so high that even our professional equipment couldn’t control it. And I think they sang it that way on purpose,” Sun Xinyu guessed.

Li Xun nodded in empathy and said in a deep voice, "The emotions are very intense, even more so than those of the nameless and the vast sky. Let's listen to some more."

Being depressed after failure is a sign of cowardice; clench your fists as long as you have a breath left.

Before dawn breaks, we must be even braver, for the sunrise is the most dazzling moment.

Run forward—facing the cold stares and ridicule—

I don't know when it started, but there were gradually more and more barely perceptible sing-alongs in the audience, and they were increasing rapidly.

"How can one truly appreciate the vastness of life without experiencing hardship? Fate cannot force us to our knees and beg for mercy, even if..."

"Blood was spilled all over my arms..."

In the audience seats from all directions, many people stared blankly at the person speaking nearby. As they watched and listened, they gradually joined in.

What the audience might not immediately notice is that, despite not knowing the rest of the lyrics and not even having listened to the entire song the first time, they were able to sing along with Su Mu and the others with minimal effort…

Keep running—

With the pride of a child—

Keep running…

"With the pride of a child..."

By this point in the song, the audience's chorus was already clearly audible, but it still couldn't drown out the high notes that Su Mu and his partner were belting out.

The pronunciation of the word "innocent child" was undoubtedly off; anyone could hear it.

However, not many people cared, because everyone let go of their inhibitions, tilted their heads back, and freely expressed themselves.

How can we see the brilliance of life without persevering to the end? Rather than lingering on in vain, let's embrace life to the fullest in Shangrao!

For the sake of the beauty in our hearts—

Never compromise until you grow old.

The drawn-out, hoarse final note gradually subsided as the veins on Su Mu and the other person's foreheads became noticeably more prominent, eventually merging into the coda and fading into silence.

On stage, Su Mu and Bai Wei had resolute eyes, their gazes focused on the instruments in their hands, their fingertips gliding across the strings as they performed the song until the very end.

The camera zoomed in for a close-up, revealing that both of their faces were flushed from shouting the high notes, and fine beads of sweat covered their foreheads.

At this moment, the audience noticed the gender of the singer who had magically led everyone in singing along.

The emotionally charged high notes earlier made everyone subconsciously think that the people on stage were a man and a woman.

It was at this moment that countless viewers belatedly realized that their eyes had reddened as they sang, and those who were more sentimental, just like when they listened to "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies," shed their tears.

Everyone understands…

There are no techniques involved, only emotions.

Or you could say that singing this song doesn't require any emotion at all; it only requires expressing one's true feelings and self directly.

On the judges' panel, the expressions on the faces of the ten judges had long since lost their previous skepticism and had become incredibly complex.