The Journey to Godhood in Another World

Chapter 78 Light Chaser

Backstage, under the bright lights, a palpable tension permeated the air.

The fourth performance was approaching, and the staff hurriedly moved around, adjusting the equipment and checking the stage set.

In the dressing room where Liu Sheng's team was located, Ji Lingkun crossed his arms and said to Song Jing with a smug look on his face, "You can go on stage with peace of mind this time. With my help at Brilliant Entertainment, we're sure to win this game. Once you become famous, don't forget who gave you this opportunity."

Song Jing smiled obsequiously, but a hint of nervousness was in his eyes: "Brother Kun, my singing skills are really just average, I'm still a little unsure of myself."

Ji Lingkun scoffed dismissively: "What's there to be afraid of? Everything's been arranged."

At this point, the draw results had been announced, and Liu Sheng's team was the first to go on stage to perform.

Song Jing took a deep breath, straightened his gorgeous performance costume, and walked onto the stage surrounded by the crowd.

The stage lights instantly focused on him, and the music started, but his singing was a little thin, he struggled with the high notes, and his rhythm was not very precise.

The audience members looked at each other, and although the atmosphere was still enthusiastic, it was more out of respect for the performance on stage.

Liu Sheng stood backstage, her brows furrowed slightly, inwardly annoyed: "What's wrong with Song Jing? He's never been this bad in rehearsals. Is he stage fright?"

Ji Lingkun's expression also turned somewhat unpleasant, but he still tried to remain calm.

Finally, Song Jing's performance ended, and a few polite applause rang out from the audience.

He slunk off the stage, a stark contrast to his arrogant demeanor when he stepped on.

Next, it was Liu Xi's turn. In the backstage corridor, Liu Xi stood quietly, her eyes slightly closed, adjusting her breathing.

She wore a simple yet elegant white dress, her long, black hair cascading down her shoulders, exuding an aura of tranquility.

She gently clenched her fists and then slowly released them, trying to ease her inner tension.

Luo Li walked to her side, gently patted her shoulder, and said with encouraging eyes, "Xiao Xi, don't be nervous. Just do what you practice. You're the best."

Liu Xi nodded slightly, looked up at Luo Li, and said firmly, "I understand. I won't let you down."

She slowly walked onto the stage, the stage lights shining on her, as if draping her in a golden veil.

She glanced at the audience and music critics below the stage, took a deep breath, and began to sing as the music started.

If you are fireworks on the sea,

I am a bubble in the waves.

Your light illuminated me at a certain moment.

......"

Liu Xi's voice was clear and melodious, like birdsong in the mountains at dawn, with a touch of ethereal beauty.

Her eyes revealed a faint sadness and persistence, and her body swayed gently to the music, as if she had become one with the world depicted in the song.

She recalled her past unrequited love, the days she silently followed behind him, and the longing she felt when gazing at the stars alone. All her emotions were poured into her song.

The audience was captivated by her singing, as if transported into a pure yet slightly bittersweet memory. The live stream chat was flooded with comments and messages.

"Tears wet the data cable, I got an electric shock while scrolling through music," a netizen said, his emotions deeply touched by the song, tears welling up in his eyes, but his fingers kept typing messages on the screen.

"She was very quiet. In my third year of junior high, I often touched her. In the summer, I always felt that her skin was cooler than mine. I often leaned on her during class, and she never said anything. Thank you, my deskmate, cement wall." This comment was full of nostalgia for the innocent days of the past.

……

I can follow behind you

Like a shadow chasing the light in a dream

I can wait at this intersection.

Whether you pass by or not

Every time I look up for you

Even tears feel free.

Some love is like a torrential downpour.

"But I still believe in rainbows"

As the last note of the melodious tune slowly faded away, the live stream chat exploded with a torrent of comments.

The colorful bullet comments scrolled, flashed, and intertwined wildly on the screen, like a grand carnival party.

"If you had to make the choice again, would you still choose it...?" The audience fell into deep thought about the past.

"That summer was pure fun, I never dated," everyone reminisced about their youth through the song.

"These lyrics are absolutely brilliant," many people praised the song's lyrics.

"Thinking of the sun on the day of my elementary school graduation exam, but I can no longer see it," the song evoked fond memories of childhood.

"A song about unrequited love! One-sided passion," some people have come to a deeper understanding of the emotions expressed in the song.

"I'm chasing after you, but will you turn around?" This comment in the live chat expresses the feelings of countless people who secretly admire each other.

"I love it! I love it so much!" The audience didn't hold back their affection.

"I can wait at this intersection, whether you pass by or not," everyone was immersed in the song's moving melody and heartfelt lyrics.

"It's so beautiful and touching," the entire live stream was filled with enthusiasm from Liu Xi's singing.

Most of the music critics present also showed conflicted expressions.

They knew in their hearts that, from a professional vocal perspective, Liu Xi's performance far surpassed Song Jing's, but they could only get paid if they chose Song Jing.

Mr. Zhong Shu sat on the judges' panel, his eyes slightly narrowed as he listened carefully to Liu Xi's singing. He secretly admired her, thinking to himself, "This young girl's voice is truly rare. Her timbre is pure, and her emotional expression is delicate. Given time, she will surely achieve great things."

He glanced at the other music critics around him. Although their faces still showed hesitation, their eyes already revealed their approval of Liu Xi's singing.

Mr. Zhongshu thought to himself: "In the face of art, we should uphold fairness and not be swayed by interests."

So he cleared his throat and said slowly, "If we're talking about vocal music, Liu Xi is far superior to Song Jing. Liu Xi's voice can bring her a lot of wonderful things in the second half of her life. She has already established herself. Her voice sounds very beautiful when heard live. She is still so young, and her future is limitless."

After hearing Mr. Zhong Shu's evaluation, the other music critics also nodded in agreement and began to give Liu Xi high praise.

They carefully wrote down their evaluations and scores on the rating sheet. Although they were still struggling internally, after all, Liu Sheng's team had the power of Brilliant Entertainment behind them, Liu Xi's singing voice was simply impossible for them to ignore.

The atmosphere backstage was extremely tense while waiting for the results.

The members of Liu Sheng's team were all dejected, while Ji Lingkun kept making phone calls, trying to use his connections to change the situation.

Meanwhile, on Luo Li's team side, Liu Xi stood in a corner, her face showing a hint of fatigue, but her eyes gleaming with excitement.

Luo Li held her hand tightly and said softly, "No matter the outcome, you have done an excellent job today."