Chapter 67 Part 1

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Chapter 67: Mentor Evaluation, External Feedback, the Dark Side of the World (1)

The performance came to an end.

The live broadcast room of "Dazzling Stage" exploded, as if a long-restrained silence suddenly overflowed in the frenzy of bullet comments:

It’s very abstract and rebellious. Even though it’s a remix and dance of the song "Candy," not even the lyrics have changed. But I guarantee that what dominated my soul for three minutes in the beginning is definitely not just "Candy."

"My brain is trembling, and I can only feel hope and sadness. That intense feeling that crushes into the marrow of my bones still gives me chills, so the so-called stage… Can it really achieve such a high level of empathy?"

"This is definitely a highly pure "Heart Flow," and it’s of such a high purity that even world-class idols may not reach it a second time in their entire careers, otherwise it wouldn’t make sense to surpass the theme of the song itself."

"The divinity is just emerging, and this wave of the stage has pushed the secondary rating to a level it shouldn’t have reached."

On the stage.

Chu Yuanqing was still immersed in the old dreams of the past until the performance ended. It was only then that she woke up as if from a dream, blinked in confusion, and lightly touched the lantern pendant on her chest with her fingertips.

This cursed gem, which had been eroded, had already returned to its original shattered state during the recent tug-of-war, leaving behind only a scorching and hot temperature as evidence of that magical and absurd reality.

The curse of the Sea of Truth had actually been suppressed, and in such a ridiculous manner?

Chu Yuanqing was momentarily speechless.

Although the magical girl’s ability to draw power from others’ wishes, positive will, and beautiful emotions to strengthen herself is reasonable, cutting off the world’s roots directly is beyond expectations.

However, this news did not surprise her much.

– The Sea of Truth is invincible.

This is the truth of the world, and also the cost of correction.

The reason why the lantern pendant can defeat the curse’s rampage.

First, she had never tried to resist before, and there is a limit to the threshold of the curse’s rampage.

Second, "Dazzling Stage" was probably being nationally broadcasted with a large audience, and when she unintentionally entered the "Heart Flow," she unconsciously reproduced some essence of Charlotte dancing in the Land of Salt, which caused a significant impact, leading to intense feedback.

In other words, this was a unique coincidence like a miracle that cannot be replicated, so there is no need to have excessive expectations.

At the current scene,

The virtual reality scene still remains, stretching like never-ending fireworks in the eyes.

When Chu Yuanqing regained consciousness, she gazed dreamily at the scene, feeling a sense of wonder within, is this what those children dream of?

Moon, moon.

Looking like this, the stage truly shines and stands proud.

Chu Yuanqing stopped thinking too much, swallowed her mixed feelings, temporarily ignored the emotions of the current situation, tidied up her dress with her little hands, followed the spotlight on stage, amidst the ongoing grandeur, resounding applause like thunder, she bowed in gratitude and walked into the darkness.

The tunnel behind the stage was long, like a dark sea.

Chu Yuanqing walked in silence, her thoughts rising and falling like tides in her heart.

Without this unexpected "Heart Flow," she might have embarrassed herself on the secondary rating stage, fainting and spitting blood, wouldn’t she?

Looking at it this way, it seems like Charlotte accidentally saved her again.

With just a thought, her brain instinctively tried to chew on the buried memories, savoring the sweetness as they resurfaced in her mind.

The girl’s dancing figure in the Pure White Forbidden Zone was like a magical light filling every sensory crevice, astonishingly vibrant.

The joke echoed in her heart like a bubbling spring.

—"By the way, if one day Little Qing could snatch the throne of my world’s number one idol, I will tell you everything openly and honestly, okay?"

Chu Yuanqing’s steps faltered, her exquisite features slackened, her lips moist and slightly curved like peach petals, her expression so gentle it evoked sadness.

She was clearly smiling.

However, the emotions in this smile were too complex, transparent like bubbles, resembling a winter cicada entwined with nostalgia, acceptance, mourning, heaviness, and a vast loneliness so deep it was suffocating.

Chu Yuanqing thought that if she could take the throne from the world’s number one idol, she would discover all of Charlotte’s secrets – a truly worthwhile deal.

Unfortunately, in this world of correcting all "mistakes" and only leaving behind the pure white wall, the promises of a bygone era had long lost their chance of fulfillment.

Maybe Charlotte still exists in this world.

But that wouldn’t be the Charlotte she knew.

Chu Yuanqing closed her eyes, just like she had for the past 17 years, cutting off the last trace of doubt in her heart. Her graceful and cold figure faded away in the narrowing dark corridor, like a kite with a broken string.

And behind her, the virtual reality scene collapsed and dispersed after she truly left, like a fortress without a soul, losing its shining source. It only turned into a dark and powerless mist, making the once majestic stage suddenly desolate.

This scene seemed to symbolize a lonely retired savior, trapped in the mud of memories. It was also like a wake-up call, making many half-hearted spectators suddenly realize that the performance was over, and the performer had left the stage.

The feedback in the live streaming room became more and more inflated.

At the same time, in Tutor Group.

The four of them looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

– Chu Yuanqing’s performance went beyond expectations.

This very important part is about judging dancing skills, singing ability, and performance level for grading.

It’s easy to see that Chu Yuanqing’s singing and dancing skills are quite ordinary, maybe up to a Grade C level.

However, when she steps onto the stage with such captivating presence, those skills are not as important anymore.

Who can say that this stage performance isn’t top-notch?

And who can argue that Chu Yuanqing is not as good as others when she shines on stage like this?

So, a dilemma arises.

Some find it hard to pinpoint exactly what makes her strong, leaving the judges without a clear answer.

And some say she is weak…

Chen Baijiu closed his eyes, feeling like he was being pulled back into a dark and suffocating world. But then he took a deep breath, feeling a warm and comforting sensation like being back in his mother’s embrace.

Hope in despair, tiny sprouts in winter, lights that never go out in the dark night.

This is the echo of emotions.

In those few minutes, he seemed to see a surreal and vivid epic through elusive notes.

– A pure white world.

– The roar of sun and tides dancing together.

– A heavy rain mixed with salt grains and volcanic ash.

– The gradual fall of dusk on the horizon.

And…

The small figure that seems to bear the weight of the world, dancing and singing to defy the elements.

Chen Baijiu couldn’t help but daydream for a while again, gazing at the endless stream of public opinion on the live broadcast screen, like a New Year’s banquet, before coming back to his senses expressionless. Suddenly, he slapped his flushed face with both hands, falling into a silent panic and breakdown.

Darn it, is this scientific?

Although he had long known that the top idols could be so outrageous that personal will could surpass the quality of song and dance, giving the stage a true soul in essence.

The problem is, that kind of real impact can only be fully felt in person, live broadcasts at least weaken its effect by ninety percent!

But look at Chu Yuanqing’s record again.

On the Tutor Group side, the more emotional Luo Siling had already teary eyes, the live stream room was filled with wailing, almost breaking away from the definition of a world-class experience.

Remember, "candy" is just a simple sweet song.

What kind of soul did Chu Yuanqing give the stage, that could elevate such a theme song with not much substance to this level?

Chen Baijiu, as a seasoned world-class choreographer, is currently lost in understanding the essence, unable to resist resetting his method of self-identification.

To be honest, idols are a rather unfamiliar field for her.

The choreographer had a strange feeling when she saw Kirimi Miyuki on stage before, thinking that the dance of "Heart Flow" was too mystical and abstract, to the point that choreography was turning into a rational and cold science.

Now, Chu Yuanqing has dealt a heavy blow, allowing her to glimpse the pinnacle of the idol field.

This move is almost like a blunt declaration, indicating to the shining figures at the top of the idol field that the performances of dance and song have become less important.

Chen Baijiu deeply realized this for the first time and suddenly felt a sense of job insecurity.

However, he soon realized that no matter how impressive and grand the event "Dazzling Stage" was, it couldn’t magically elevate the contestants’ skills. Having such an absurd live stage show in the secondary rating of a country’s region completely exceeded the concepts of "normal" and "reasonable".

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