"Mo Yan teacher is still fair."
"Indeed, the elk performed more perfectly this time."
"I think Anonymous Knight is in danger this issue."
"That's right, not to mention the strength of the two substitute singers, if either Dark Night Rabbit or Wolf Fang loses later, they could become the first in the losers' bracket."
"Is Anonymous Knight only going to make it this far?"
Amidst the audience's discussion.
The second group of substitute singers' competition began.
Sunflower sang a classic love song.
Her vocal timbre was on the warmer side.
This type of tone was indeed a disadvantage on stage.
Although her singing was good and the audience enjoyed listening, it was far less impactful than Blood Puppet's dark style.
Therefore, Blood Puppet won the substitute singer competition with a significant advantage.
"Please welcome the next singer, Dark Night Rabbit, for a wonderful performance!"
Up to this moment.
The most anticipated match of this issue.
Dark Night Rabbit versus Wolf Fang finally began!
This time, Dark Night Rabbit had not adopted any fan stories on Weibo, so many people were unsure about the style of the song he was about to perform.
On the dimly lit stage, crimson lights, like blood, illuminated the area.
Dark Night Rabbit stood alone in the center of the stage.
He exuded a sense of loneliness mixed with an eerie aura.
"Showing off? Dark Night Rabbit is showing off on his first song?"
"Even without stage props, the atmosphere is palpable. I think this is still Dark Night Rabbit's usual style; this must be a song with explosive emotions!"
At this point, it was impossible to guess Dark Night Rabbit's singing style from the stage setup.
Just then.
A low piano prelude began.
An oppressive, melancholic atmosphere that pierced the heart washed over everyone.
"Nobility"
Performed by: Dark Night Rabbit
Lyrics by: Ting Yu
Music by: Ting Yu
Just by looking at the song title, one still couldn't tell what it was about.
"In desolate places, energy accrues,
What have humans given, to change their form?
Bizarrely shaped beings sprout,
I hide among the crowd, my head swaying..."
His low, magnetic voice.
Pulled the entire stage atmosphere down.
An atmosphere of gloomy darkness.
Like shackles before a struggle.
So suppressed it felt suffocating.
Simultaneously, the visuals flickered with black and white tones.
Dark Night Rabbit slowly extended his hand with the music, as if displaying something, but his hand was empty.
"Pierce my heart,
The sample isn't dirty,
Don't panic.
Look at my vain appearance,
How will you compensate?"
Upon hearing this.
The audience realized what he was holding in his hand.
A heart!
A shudder of realization followed by bone-chilling dread washed over them.
This rendered the song's verse section exceptionally oppressive and chilling.
Like an observer.
Watching the various clowns in this world.
You can see the heart beneath the dirty exterior, still bright red, beating with a joyful rhythm.
He sneered.
Mocking.
Yet, tears streamed down his face as he pulled out a mirror.
The person in the mirror was also adorned as a clown.
It turns out he wasn't an observer; he was one of them!
And then.
The music suddenly paused!
Without any chance to breathe.
"How noble am I, I shot my own dignity,
Your sympathetic gaze, I truly appreciate,
Sorrowful yet not hurt..."
The moment the chorus hit.
When the first line, "I shot my own dignity," was sung.
The camera cut to the judging panel.
Liu Huan and Han Qi's faces were scrunched up.
Even Mo Yan's expression wasn't much better.
He clearly took a deep breath and said, "These lyrics are incredibly stunning!"
As a seasoned producer, he could hear the deeper meaning within the song.
However, he wasn't sure if the song was truly about the group of people he understood.
If it was, then Ting Yu was incredibly bold!
"Since Mo Yan teacher praised the lyrics, please explain them thoroughly later?" Yin Na never hid her lack of understanding.
Indeed, the song's lyrics were somewhat abstract, but the atmosphere was palpable.
One could hear the emotions conveyed through the singing, but it was hard to say exactly what the lyrics were about at this point.
"How flustered am I, afraid someone will break into my walls,
Peeking at my indistinct features, seeing my original form,
I can still imitate, any shape..."
After the entire chorus was sung, Dark Night Rabbit slowly crouched down.
The stage lights flashed wildly with the interlude.
The editor seemed to have a field day this episode, with various overlapping shots and the clash of black, white, and red tones appearing in time with the music.
When Dark Night Rabbit stood up again.
The second verse arrived!
And on the bullet screen.
"High energy ahead"
Began to flood the screen!
"The worse the situation, the more one must imagine,
The wolf hides its fangs, as if reformed..."
When that cold laugh appeared.
Many audience members felt a chill down their spines and shivered!
That cold laugh was definitely the finishing touch!
Coupled with Dark Night Rabbit's almost frenzied stage presence, it made people feel incredibly suppressed yet chilled to the bone!
"Holy crap, these lyrics!"
"Holy crap, that cold laugh!"
"Holy crap, this insane stage presence!"
Many audience members let out a "quality triple threat."
It wasn't just high notes that were impactful; sometimes, a chilling lyric combined with visual stimulation could evoke a different kind of shock.
At this moment, Dark Night Rabbit wasn't just a singer; he was a performer, showcasing the world within his song to the audience!
This world was dark and oppressive!
It was also ridiculous!
"Snapping and snarling, people spreading lies,
May the words used to describe me not be too absurd.
Greed is expressed appropriately, as if demanding a dowry, and within reason,
Please consider me self-admiring, bound by rules and constraints!!!"
The emotions gradually intensified.
After the shot of Dark Night Rabbit kneeling on one knee,
The live audience could no longer hold back. Infected by his stage presence, they erupted in thunderous cheers!
Those cheers, combined with the increasingly intense accompaniment, acted like emotional catalysts, pushing the song to its climax!!
"How noble am I, I shot my own dignity,
Your peculiar gaze, I truly appreciate,
Unforgettable!"
The extreme suppression of emotion erupted completely at this moment!
Like a torrent, it swept through everything, leaving no room for restraint!
The camera spun wildly around Dark Night Rabbit as he mimicked shooting himself, so mockingly, expressing the emotions within his heart!
"How glorious am I, don't break into my walls,
What truth do you seek? Isn't it just for the superficial appearance?
Better, let me, remain in the display window!!!"
The tearing accompaniment played rhythmically.
Then, without any warning, the entire venue fell silent abruptly!
"How unforgettable! Like a delectable sight!
Thank you for your continued rewards. The more appropriate your words,
The more I swell!!!
My madness! Even I can't stand it!
My strange desires, the humiliation, the light injury,
Who can give me... a medal..."
Insane!
An explosively manic stage presence!
And hysterical singing!
Ignited a gust of screaming from all the audience members!
The screams came wave after wave, showing no signs of stopping.
No one cared if he finished singing anymore.
Because they couldn't help but release the shock and excitement within them.
This performance by Dark Night Rabbit's stage presence could definitely be called the most invincible since the King of Songs era!
Dark Night Rabbit stood on the stage, waiting quietly.
Then, as a piano note sounded.
He sang the final part of the song in an incredibly gentle voice.
"How I long, for a beautiful place,
My original form, without pain or itch,
To burn all the rewards..."
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ps: "Nobility" originally sung by: Joker Xue, Lyrics by: Joker Xue, Music by: Zhou Yili (The version in the text is from the "Golden Melody Revival" edition; it is highly recommended to watch this video!!)