The news about the casting for "Immortal Sword" is causing quite a stir.
The first official match of the Ace City Competition is about to begin.
Official matches differ from regional ones.
All competition zones converge into a single live broadcast room.
Furthermore, in addition to the original judging panel, there is now a "Song God" commentary segment. This Song God is Jiang Qian, who was announced earlier.
She is nearly fifty years old and the only female Song God in the Chinese music industry.
Many veteran singers were propelled to fame by her.
Therefore, Jiang Qian holds considerable influence in the Chinese music scene.
While the previous expert judging panel consisted of industry professionals, their understanding of music is not as specialized as a Song God's. This segment will allow the audience to more directly grasp the brilliance of the competing songs.
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Backstage at the program.
The trainee resting room.
Siblings Shen Qingfeng and Shen Qingling couldn't contain their excitement.
"Brother, if we get to sing Master's song, will we also become instantly popular like his artist groups?"
"Definitely. Who is Master? He's the most incredible producer right now, bar none!"
"Once we sing Master's song and become leaders, these two annoying people will have to obey us."
After speaking, Shen Qingling glanced at a man and woman in the distance. The man is named Liu Yinfeng, and the woman is Ren Yun, both trainees in the group.
Trainee groups are not always harmonious. While they practice together and aim for debut, there is intense competition and scheming within the group. For example, Liu Yinfeng and Ren Yun, seeing the unique style of the Shen siblings, formed their own group called the Flying Cloud Duo. Although their style differs from the Shen siblings, Liu Yinfeng's rap and Ren Yun's lead vocals clearly draw inspiration from them.
Not only that, but Liu Yinfeng's family background is no weaker than Shen Qingfeng's.
"Let's guess who Ting Yu will choose this time?" someone broke the silence in the resting room.
"It would be great if they chose me. Ting Yu's songs are a surefire way to gain popularity!"
As everyone was discussing, Liu Yinfeng stood up, clapped his hands, and said with a smile, "I'm claiming the center position this time."
"On what basis..." Before the person could finish, Liu Yinfeng stared them down with a glance, silencing them.
"Shen Qingfeng, no problem with that, right?" Among the trainees, only Shen Qingfeng was qualified to contend for the center position with him.
This position is the most central spot on stage, and the one most likely to be chosen by Ting Yu.
Everyone knows that Ting Yu's songs are a symbol of success. Now, at the crucial time for group formation, fan support is the greatest measure for becoming the leader.
"What if we don't agree?" Shen Qingling asked sullenly, her face darkening.
However, Shen Qingfeng shook his head at her and then stood up, looking at Liu Yinfeng. "Alright, it's yours."
Upon hearing this, the other trainees looked astonished.
Everyone in the group knew that he and Liu Yinfeng were at odds, so it was unexpected that he would so easily give up such an important position.
"Heh, thank you." Liu Yinfeng thanked him verbally, but his tone carried a hint of mockery.
The Shen siblings' style is too provincial; how could Ting Yu possibly choose them? They will surely choose our Flying Cloud Duo!
Ren Yun beside him also smiled.
As long as they are chosen by Ting Yu, they are ten-tenths confident in becoming the leader of the trainee group.
Seeing their smug expressions, Shen Qingfeng yawned and leaned his head on his sister's shoulder, closing his eyes.
He appeared calm, but inwardly, he was delighted.
Let alone the center position, even if you hung upside down on stage, Master wouldn't choose you.
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This round of the City Competition, similar to the first regional match, involves introducing the producers and then selecting opponents.
As soon as the live broadcast began,
the barrage of comments instantly filled the screen.
The stage for the official matches is larger, and the venue is grander.
Beside the stage, a judging panel and commentary seats have been specifically set up. Song God Jiang Qian is already seated in the commentary seat.
Next to her, on a platform, rests a throne.
"Welcome everyone to the official match of the Ace City Competition. I am your host, Lin Han!"
That's right. Although the official match was initially scheduled to be hosted by Lin Han's senior, due to Lin Han's immense popularity, the program team decided to have him continue hosting the official match.
Upon receiving this news, Lin Han immediately posted a long message on Weibo expressing his gratitude to Ting Yu.
His hosting skills are second to none.
Some people compared his long post to those of Zhang Wei and Gong Juren.
The conclusion reached was that Lin Han's post surpassed Zhang Wei's, though it was slightly inferior to Gong Juren's.
His position as the "Top Supporter King" under Ting Yu remains unshaken!
"Please welcome the strongest contenders from our five competition zones! Let us give a most enthusiastic round of applause for the Ace Producer of the First Zone, Shen Jinghong!!" After a commercial break, the host announced loudly.
The contestants in the official match are the top Ace Producers from the five competition zones.
"Hello everyone, I am Shen Jinghong." The first to appear was Shen Jinghong from the first zone. Dressed in casual attire, he is in his twenties and exudes an air of confidence.
He is the only producer among all the zones who does not have an artist group. He performs his own songs and, with his music and vocal talent, has gained countless loyal fans in the City Competition, with his popularity second only to Ting Yu.
"Please welcome the Ace Producer of the Second Zone, Liu Qiliang!!"
The zone where Liu Qiliang competed had the weakest overall skill level among the five zones, so his winning first place was not unexpected.
His popularity has recently been soaring.
However, this is not due to his own popularity but rather his entanglement with Ting Yu.
The remark, "No one understands square dancing better than me," has become a favorite topic of netizens.
Whether it will be considered scripture and posted on Weibo by the "Divine Hidden Man" or if it will help him eliminate Ting Yu will only be known after the competition.
"Please welcome the Ace Producer of the Third Zone, Xu Ming!"
Xu Ming, with his skillful playing of ethnic musical instruments, won the championship and is known as the "Instrument Virtuoso." His exquisite performances on the guzheng and xiao in previous competitions have earned him the title of "Instrument Master" from netizens.
"Please welcome the Ace Producer of the Fourth Zone, Qi Rui!"
The fourth zone was the most fiercely contested. However, after successfully defending her title, Qi Rui stabilized her position. By performing high-difficulty duet songs with her singer husband, she also garnered significant fan support.
After these four Ace Producers had all taken the stage,
the cheers in the venue gradually subsided.
Everyone held their breath, their gazes fixed on the stage.
"Please welcome the Ace Producer of the Fifth Zone, Ting! Yu!!" the host's voice was becoming hoarse.
As soon as he finished speaking, deafening cheers erupted from the audience.
The sound was so loud it caused the entire venue to tremble slightly.
Accompanied by the cheers, Su Yu's figure appeared at the entrance.
He walked with a relaxed stride, his incredibly handsome face graced by a faint smile.
"Hello everyone, I am Ting Yu." Arriving at the center of the stage, Su Yu waved to the audience.
Boom!!!
Even more intense cheers erupted.
The Ace Producers on stage covered their ears.
Their eyes, as they looked at Su Yu, were filled with complex emotions.
The disparity is too great! Everyone is the champion of their respective zones, yet the audience's cheers are on entirely different levels.
Envy!
Such envy!