Chapter 161
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Chapter 161: This Is the Inscription of Salvation
The live stream no longer has the dazzling scene of flames and oil; the number of bullet comments has sharply decreased, as most of the audience is immersed in the stage and does not have the energy to type.
Even those with a higher ability to appreciate performances, who have seen many top idol stages and possess greater "resilience," are now entranced at the center of the triple[Heart Flow]explosion.
How long has it been? How long has it been since there was such an intense Stage Battle in the entertainment industry?
Even looking back at the past ten years of talent shows, one can only recall the final battle of a show from a few years ago.
Back then, Xie Qing Yu, known as the star falling from the heavens, and her future teammate Ji Tongxin showcased their respective[Heart Flow] realms on the opposing stage, which is still considered a classic, known as the battle of the gods.
Compared to that final battle, the current PK between Xie Qing Yu’s sister—Xie Qingxuan—and this team seems minor; the intensity and number of twists are on a different level.
If it was believed that ninety percent of the audience expected Xie Qingxuan to win the crown this time, at the moment when [Perfect Interpretation Method]+[Emotional Bond]+[Phosphorescent Tide] achieved perfect harmony, the chances of both teams began to balance out!
Therefore, the outcome of this Stage Battle is once again filled with suspense; no one can be certain which team will be the final winner.
Chu Wang Shu’s mind wandered, filled with starlight and joy in her heart. She didn’t even realize what was happening; she only felt true happiness and lost herself in the dance, letting a light blue-green gem, with a pattern like tree leaves, form deep within her soul.
—[Phosphorescent Tide].
Chu Wang Shu was different from Kirimi Miyuki, who worked hard for many years toward her dreams, and also different from Tang Liuli, who naturally possessed the gift of empathy called[Cocoon of the Heart]. Chu Wang Shu’s obsession with idols was shallow, and her wishes were scattered.
Thus, this ability,[Heart Flow], was born from a fleeting wish.
—"I want to help everyone and go on a bigger stage together."
This wish created a[Heart Flow] that brought a pure and singular effect.
It briefly purified the[Cocoon of the Heart]and amplified the power of[Heart Flow], increasing the range, quantity, and quality of allies’ heartwaves, like stacking an enhancement aura that would remain powerful from early to late stages.
This directly caused the effects of[Perfect Interpretation Method]and[Emotional Bond]to double continuously, allowing them to barely catch up with the explosion seen during the return of the 61 shining lights, and the magnificent stage atmosphere created from that dream.
You could say that only after Chu Wang Shu completed the team’s third explosion did the audience truly shake off the lingering impressions from the previous stage, starting to fully immerse themselves in their performance. It was at that moment that they gained a glimmer of hope.
Kirimi Miyuki felt a little dazed, and her lips unconsciously curled up, showing a complex smile.
How wonderful! Was it really this comforting to have the support of teammates and fight together?
Both Tang Liuli’s relay and Chu Wang Shu’s transformation made her realize for the first time that she was not fighting alone; she was being supported with warmth.
This was exactly the treasure that Little Sakura had never received in the past.
In fact, she even had experiences of being held back by teammates and sometimes being betrayed.
Because of this, Kirimi Miyuki always focused on personalities when forming her team, valuing compatibility and the atmosphere of this group very much.
So, the efforts of the socially anxious kitten and the lovely daughter filled her heart with mixed emotions.
Surprise, joy, bitterness, passion, excitement, warmth…
These mixed feelings ultimately blended into a pure determination.
If it’s this team, then we shouldn’t lose to anyone!
The girl smiled brightly, her eyes filled with determination, and her pink pupils shone like stars. She made a wish in her heart:
"I love being on a team with Liuli, Little Qing, and Little Shu. I am excited to step onto the next stage with them as teammates, so… I want to win."
At that moment, the Rose Oath blossomed like a flower, and the resonance between the Artificial Lantern and the Cocoon of the Heart soared. A roaring wave of sound filled the air, and an unseen magical tide surged forth, raising the Heart Flow field beyond its previous limits!
There was an explosion, another explosion.
The intertwining of three Heart Flows made this performance break free from the confines of Pandora!
Meanwhile, the three little idols, shining with their unique charms on stage, captivated the audience’s attention. Their presence turned the dance itself into a highlight, bringing them closer to a world-class performance with each burst of energy and increasingly synchronized teamwork.
In contrast, Chu Yuanqing, who garnered the most attention before the competition, successfully cheated using a rhythm created by her magical circuits. This eliminated the difference in dance skills, and while she enjoyed the benefits of the Perfect Sphere, her performance was rather ordinary.
"Little Shu… have you awakened Heart Flow?"
Chu Yuanqing always knew that her lovely daughter had great potential to become a magical girl, and that awakening [Heart Flow] was only a matter of time. However, when facing this reality, her feelings became complicated.
The awakening of [Heart Flow] means her daughter is now deeply drawn into the whirlwind of 《Dazzling Stage》.
Dream Weaver Rabbit might very well use this opportunity to give Artificial Lantern a chance to join the list of magical girl candidates.
In other words, as long as the disaster beast is not defeated, her daughter will eventually step onto the battlefield.
In this situation, as her father, she naturally would worry.
On the other hand, Chu Yuanqing couldn’t help but feel happy for her daughter, because she could sense that within her daughter’s stirring emotions lay hopes for dreams, the future, and the path ahead.
It was somewhat like finding the meaning of life, discovering more ways to build happiness. If it weren’t for the hidden whirlwind, it would be a truly wonderful thing to celebrate.
The golden light in Chu Yuanqing’s eyes burned brightly as she activated her witch’s extrasensory perception, catching a glimpse of her lovely daughter’s sea of consciousness. She murmured in confusion:
"Is it because she carries Charlotte’s blood? Little Shu and I, along with Miyuki and the others, are different. Without the [Cocoon of the Heart], we still formed gem-like idealist organs."
"No, this should be the ‘Cocoon of the Heart,’ existing in a different form with such high purity that it doesn’t need to go through transformation."
"It seems just as I thought, Little Shu truly has a high potential as a magical girl."
Chu Yuanqing looked at the faint heart phenomenon that seemed to carry Charlotte’s aura, surrounding her daughter. For a moment, her mind wavered, feeling as if she were in another world, both sighing and reminiscing.
If Charlotte herself saw this, she would probably be so happy that she would kiss and hug her lovely daughter, lifting her high, proudly saying that this is indeed her child, and holding her tightly without ever letting go.
Speaking of which, she had never seen Charlotte as a mother. Would she be flustered taking care of her adorable young daughter, or would she turn into a devoted mother, or perhaps unexpectedly become strict?
Though it is something that can never happen, thinking about it feels quite refreshing.
And these thoughts passed in an instant.
Chu Yuanqing didn’t think any longer. Through the three heart currents, she could understand her teammates’ desires right now. With that in mind, it was only natural not to dwell on the past and hold back these children.
"Heart Flow."
Since that day, she has understood how to recreate the world of the little idols in the absence of her own "Cocoon of the Heart."
That is— a wish that comes from the heart.
Chu Yuanqing’s clear eyes reflected the colors of three emotions, and her beautiful face showed a sincere smile as she made a wish for the first time to herself, her heart, and the lantern.
"I want Little Shu to step onto the stage for the second performance."
"I want to respond to the efforts of Miyuki, Liuli, and Little Shu."
"So, the current me wants to become an excellent idol who can shine brightly."
In that moment, time froze.
The bullet comments in the live stream, the mentor’s seat and audience offstage, the virtual scene of the stage, the distant Dream Weaver Rabbit, and the various tides gazing at the three little idols, as well as the invisible dust in the air, all turned into a still image when her thought fell.
The shattered, weak, and dull Lantern Gem, covered in countless cracks and wounds, was filled with emotions from her soul for a fraction of a second, with past memories filling it up, and the images reflected in the fragments of the broken lantern.
The power of[Heart Flow]is related to obsession, wishes, and past experiences.
Therefore, in the moment of gathering to create[Heart Flow], a lifetime of experiences swirls like a lantern above.
The epic chapters are not celebrated.
The accumulated deaths are unknown.
The great achievements of defeating gods have turned to ruins.
The journey filled with blood and tears is erased by time.
There is no need for it to be celebrated, to be known, to be remembered, or to receive flowers and thanks.
Because…
This is the future that she and they all long for together.
The lantern overflowed with bright colors, eventually returning to a gentle pure white.
In the next moment, time flowed again, and Chu Yuanqing’s heart began to swell grandly.
It was warm but not blinding, kind and selfless, like a golden sunset on the sea, shimmering in beautiful pure white. It created a loud sound of hope, flooding everyone’s eyes with light, embracing the peaceful world that had thrived for the past 17 years.
This is the Inscription of Salvation.
At this moment, the pure white wall that spanned the world ignored the cracks that were spreading within itself, and like a response, it shone with the same brilliance, blending into the warm sunlight, spreading over mountains and seas, illuminating every city, silently suppressing Disaster once again.
On stage, the other three little idols were not completely hidden; instead, they shone together in harmony, creating an unprecedented combination in "Dazzling Stage," echoing and intertwining to forge a fourfold explosion of Heart Flow.
The audience seats.
Xie Qingxuan was lost in thought, as Chu Yuanqing’s Heart Flow enveloped her. That encompassing warmth, healing the heart, felt like peacefully sleeping in a cradle as a baby, with her mother singing soft lullabies beside her, making her feel dreamy and giving pure happiness.
—"Why… are you standing on stage?"
This was the question I asked the other person at the beginning.
"Because I want to see everyone show their happy smiles."
At that moment, Chu Yuanqing’s answer felt so true to the emotions in her heart, like the echo of time.
Xie Qingxuan couldn’t help but laugh, her eyes sparkling with warmth, and the curve of her lips was pure and joyful.
There is no answer more honest than this in the world.
For idols, the obsession conveyed by[Heart Flow]is equal to the deepest will of the soul.
Xie Qingxuan understood her own ugliness, and she knew how much[Plunder Shine]came from dark feelings. That is why she truly loved the world and genuinely wished for everyone’s happiness like Chu Yuanqing.
Suddenly, a strong, inexplicable feeling of déjà vu washed over her.
It was as if she had once had a similar thought, yearning for someone’s light, trying to get closer to someone.
This feeling came so strangely, yet in an instant, it filled her heart with a deep pain, mixing sadness and a sour taste.
"How strange, why do I want to cry?"
Xie Qingxuan looked up in confusion at the person on stage, suddenly feeling a bit sad. The warmth that surrounded her was comforting and gentle, making her feel happy, yet the sadness in her heart only grew stronger.
It was as if someone was saying that this selfless warmth hid a deep cost.
"Little Qing, what is your past, really?"
Compared to the golden retriever that had worries, Miss Choreographer seemed carefree.
Ji Shuzhu squinted her eyes in delight, enjoying the rich taste of the four-course meal [Heart Flow]. She felt today was the happiest day since joining "Dazzling Stage."
First, their captain cooked an amazing dish with 61 shining ingredients, then Little Sakura, a shy cat, and her sweet daughter tried it several times, and Chu Yuanqing stood out in the food area of "Dazzling Stage," creating a delightful potion that filled their souls and bodies with happiness, making them feel warm and joyful.
Ji Shuzhu’s mind was fuzzy; she didn’t care about winning or losing. She felt like rolling on a cloud, her appetite soared as she kept eating delicious food that satisfied her taste buds, experiencing pure happiness.
At that moment, the recently repaired "Cocoon of the Heart" was soaking in pure white emotions, becoming more vibrant and experiencing a subtle evolution.
One could say that with Chu Yuanqing’s burst of energy today, even someone with depression in the audience would likely feel better.
Even Fan Qiuling and Chu Qiushuang, who care a lot about winning or losing, couldn’t think about these things before the end of the performance; they had already turned into little fans of each other, their eyes sparkling as they watched the people on stage.
The mentor’s seat is almost a virtue.
Luo Siling, Zhao Dapan, Chen Baijiu, Jiang Chi.
As these four mentors gradually became more like tools during the ongoing Stage Battle, they found it impossible to remain objective and calm when facing the quadruple "Heart Flow," and continued to struggle with their responsibilities as mentors, pointing out professional flaws.
The Dream Weaver Rabbit was the most excited, as the chemistry between the four little idols was incredibly brilliant, far beyond initial expectations, and the presence of an additional "witch" as a reserve only confirmed a very important fact.
That is — Chu Yuanqing’s uniqueness.
Dream Weaver Rabbit whispered softly:
"It is no coincidence that Chu Yuanqing’s ‘Heart Flow’, combined with a high-quality stage, can gather an immense tide of magical energy, powerful enough to carry humanity’s future and hope."
The viewers in the live broadcast still lingered in the afterglow, as the evaluation of the mascot remained unknown. Even as the stage performance reached its end and the little idols stopped dancing, the comments in the millions remained sparse until the virtual scene faded completely, when things finally returned to normal.
"Amazing, it’s so amazing! What kind of divine battle is this PK?"
"Stop talking! If you keep going, I’ll lose it!"
Little Yuanxiao’s imaginative thoughts left some fans greatly shocked, making them feel increasingly convinced of her reasoning, and drawing a wave of newcomers into the fandom.
Chu Yuanqing’s past reputation was extremely good, which led some people to feel rebellious and unwilling to learn more, thinking it was overly praised and that she would eventually disappoint. However, due to online control, no trends emerged.
But now, this surreal and mischievous ‘Heart Flow’ seems to be a personality test for their idol, drastically reducing the chance of fans feeling let down.
Chu Yuanqing’s unbelievable ‘Heart Flow’, which seems to be loved by everyone, can strike a powerful chord with those lacking friends in reality, those missing familial love, or even those who simply enjoy being loved, with an efficiency that is truly frightening.
After all… who wouldn’t like to have an extra super beautiful cyber mom who can give you warmth and love without any constraints?
Of course, most people in the live chat are more focused on the final outcome of the stage performance rather than discussing a single contestant.
"It’s so hard to choose! It feels like it would be a shame for anyone to lose. Both of these teams are strong enough to reach the next round fairly."
"Honestly, it feels like Xie Bao and Honey Qing’s teams are on a whole different level compared to the other trainees. Only Chen Yining’s team might be able to compete with them, so it seems unfair to eliminate any of these teams."
"Not necessarily. Dream Weaver Rabbit didn’t say that failing to form a team means elimination, right? That’s just the worst-case scenario."
"Dream Weaver Rabbit said the contestants can vote for themselves; who would want to add another competitor? That’s just human nature, there’s no helping it."
The bullet comments in the live chat are flying by.
Xie Qingxuan’s team also stepped onto the stage as the stage lights dimmed and the normal lights turned on, standing next to Chu Yuanqing’s team and waiting for the final results.
