As the entire song concluded, the cameras frenziedly cut across the audience.
Meanwhile, the barrage of comments was a chaotic scroll.
However, there was considerable debate about the song's quality.
Those who liked it loved it, while those who didn't found it perplexing.
It was much like a saying circulating within the fanbase of Er Shou Mei Gui: Er Shou Mei Gui's fans are very sophisticated; they never criticize others for not understanding, but rather declare themselves to be the ones with issues.
They were aware that the style was peculiar and difficult for many to accept, yet those who enjoyed it were deeply devoted.
"Northeasterners rejoice!"
"Haha, this song fills a void in rock music regarding funeral arrangements; its significance is immense."
"An Ye Tu is simply a genius!"
"Shouldn't it be Ting Yu? After all, he wrote this song, and as someone from Chongqing, he understands Cantonese and even Northeastern styles. Do you think he might create songs in other distinctive dialects?"
"How about one in Minnan language? I love listening to Minnan the most."
"Ting Yu is from Chongqing, it would be remiss if he didn't do a song in Chongqing dialect!"
"Even if Ting Yu creates one, will An Ye Tu necessarily be able to sing it?"
"Are you sure he won't be able to sing it?"
The current An Ye Tu already seemed extraordinary, making it hard to imagine him mastering other regional dialects.
Here, "mastering" means not just pronunciation, but also conveying the soul of the language.
It's like many Vietnamese songs; even with excellent pronunciation, they are often criticized for lacking authenticity.
This stems from subtle details that only those who frequently speak the dialect possess.
And the current An Ye Tu gives the impression that when he sings Vietnamese songs, he's truly like a Vietnamese singer, and when he sings with a Northeastern accent, he genuinely has that Northeastern flavor. Before, he was hard to categorize; now, one can't even tell where he's from.
"Now, please invite the judges to give their reviews."
The host's voice pulled everyone back to the program.
Moreover, the camera focused on Mo Yan, who wore a look of utter speechlessness.
At this moment.
Mo Yan's pre-show remark, "What more could surprise me? I wouldn't be surprised even if he sang a fluent English song," was rendered ironic.
Pure regional dialect was far more impactful than English.
This was also true for Mo Yan.
"I admit, I'm once again bewildered..."
Mo Yan looked at An Ye Tu on stage, feeling completely overwhelmed.
He had prepared himself for countless possibilities, but he never expected An Ye Tu to sing "Xian'er" with an incredibly authentic Northeastern accent.
It wasn't just An Ye Tu; Ting Yu's impact was even greater. Having written songs for decades, his style had long been established, and his songwriting had fallen into a rut. However, this new style, blending Northeastern dialect with suona rock, seemed to offer him new insights.
Ting Yu and Da Dan were a pair, but Da Dan's contribution was also astonishing. Combined with An Ye Tu, the versatile singer, they created incredibly novel sparks!
"If An Ye Tu comes up with something new in the next song, will you still be surprised?" the host asked playfully.
"What I want to say is, An Ye Tu is like a treasure. He and Ting Yu are a perfect match. Surprise is a pleasant shock, and I'm looking forward to the next song!"
Mo Yan, who could usually deploy many professional terms and offer expert critiques, found himself at a loss for words for the second consecutive episode, thanks to Ting Yu and An Ye Tu.
Observing his expression, the audience felt sympathy while also finding it quite amusing!
After all the judges had given their reviews.
It was time for the voting.
However, because of the song's strong style, even the professional judges, who tended to favor vocal technique, were somewhat swayed by the performance.
An Ye Tu won.
But the point difference wasn't significant.
After all, the vocal performance An Ye Tu displayed was indeed superior to Hei Qiangwei's, especially the subtle vocal runs characteristic of Errenzhuan singing, which he executed with remarkable smoothness. Both were performing rock songs, but An Ye Tu's rock had a fresh flavor. Considering all factors, An Ye Tu secured a narrow victory.
"My heart goes out to Teacher Mo Yan. When did we last see him with such an expression..."
"Hahaha, Teacher Mo Yan was left speechless multiple times. Will he stop praising Ting Yu after this?"
"Do you think that's possible? The reason Mo Yan was speechless was because he was astonished by Ting Yu's talent. He'll only solidify his position as the number one Ting Yu fan in the entertainment industry!"
"Indeed, both Ting Yu and An Ye Tu are geniuses. They've even managed to create Errenzhuan rock."
"Now I really think those who claimed Lin Yan Zhi is Ting Yu were too hasty. Unless Lin Yan Zhi says he's from the Northeast, I won't believe it."
"Lin Yan Zhi grew up abroad. How could he possibly be from the Northeast?"
"Perhaps this is Ting Yu and An Ye Tu's response to the online discussions."
Gradually, people recalled the online chatter.
It's no wonder some said Lin Yan Zhi was suspected of using the buzz to promote his movie.
If he truly wasn't An Ye Tu, then all the heated discussions from before must have been intentionally orchestrated by someone.
The winners' and losers' groups had been determined.
Next were the qualifying matches for the singers in the losers' bracket.
With An Ye Tu in the winners' bracket, the matches there seemed somewhat relaxed, but the losers' bracket was intensely competitive.
Three top singers vying for one spot were going all out.
Especially the singer-dancer Hua Lian Mao, who unleashed her ultimate weapon.
Pole dancing!
As the music began, she emerged from behind the curtain, her sexy attire immediately igniting the audience's passion!
An alluring dance, an alluring song.
Even as Hua Lian Mao gripped the pole with her legs, suspended upside down, she maintained a stable breath while singing.
At this moment, thunderous cheers erupted from the venue.
"Hiss... I've been abstaining for half a month. This is going to make me break my vow!"
"Some people are watching the show and opening their browsers..."
"I can't take it anymore, she's too good at dancing! For the first time, my eyes aren't enough!"
"Huh? I thought I'd stumbled into a Dou Mao dance stream..."
"You need to tip to watch in the dance category, but not here."
"What about gifts? I'd rather be penniless and use Huabei to escort my beloved!"
"Tonight, I will break through the heavens!"
"Brothers, don't get carried away, take care of yourselves!"
"I urge you to put down your 'dragon' and don't sacrifice your descendants to influencers..."
Hua Lian Mao's figure was incredibly voluptuous, and coupled with this seductive pole dance and her intoxicating vocals, she was a killer weapon against men!
After Hua Lian Mao's powerful performance, the situation on stage became quite clear.
Not only was her dancing superb, but the song was also quite challenging, yet she performed flawlessly while singing and dancing.
Therefore, the first place in the losers' bracket for this episode went to Hua Lian Mao.
With Hua Lian Mao taking first place, it meant the other two singers would be eliminated.
And when Zhan Ma revealed his identity.
Everyone was stunned!