56,723 votes!
The moment Kong Jing and Tan Kai's stage votes were announced, thunderous applause immediately erupted.
The dark horse outcome netizens wanted to see clearly didn't exist; if 56,723 votes were considered a dark horse, it would be too ridiculous.
“The production team is still quite good; they just said it would break 56,000!”
“I’m relieved! I was worried before, but it seems the live audience’s aesthetic is still online!”
“Tonight is truly a battle of gods! I’m actually starting to worry about Su Shen.”
“No matter what, I’ll definitely buy Su Shen’s album! Of course, I’ll also buy tonight’s new song from the finals! Hahaha.”
Amidst the noisy bullet comments, the camera shifted, already locked on Xie Jie and Liu Ruyan, the second group to take the stage tonight!
Xie Jie had already unmasked, so Liu Ruyan, as the guest singer, naturally didn’t wear a mask either.
As the two stood in the center of the stage, a passionate and blood-boiling electric guitar intro surged forth like a wild horse, followed by the song information appearing on the big screen.
“until the end of the world”
Lyrics, Music, Arrangement: Su Yu
Vocals: Xie Jie, Liu Ruyan
Band, Harmony: Qin Damo, Ke Yu, Zhang Yang, Wang Fei, Lin Jun
For this performance, Su Yu brought out a classic anime theme song that a certain Jie on Earth once covered.
For those born in the 80s and 90s, the moment the intro to this song plays, a certain nerve in their hearts will be inexplicably touched.
However, Blue Star doesn't have “Slam Dunk,” and even less “until the end of the world.”
So, there wasn't much expectation for surprises.
But at the finals with 60,000 people, a passionate and blood-stirring rock performance couldn't be wrong, could it?
Moreover, to better present this stage, Qian Jin even brought in the splendid temporary band that accompanied Wu Anjun Su Yu for “chasing dreams with a child's heart”!
These guys were initially reluctant, as they had collaborated with Wu Anjun and felt it wasn't good to betray Wu Anjun.
And for this performance, they were also Wu Anjun's solo stage band, weren't they?
However, after hearing the song's demo, every single one of them was moved.
That's why there was the roaring and screaming electric guitar and the violent, frenzied drum kit on stage at this moment...
Wang Shan, watching the finals at home, perked up the moment he heard the intro.
Rock! Su Yu actually prepared a rock song for Xie Jie and Liu Ruyan!
This changed his mood of just waiting to see the drama unfold.
On stage, without giving the audience much time to react, Xie Jie's singing had already begun.
“【In the cold forest,
I have walked alone for too long.
Like an empty can thrown away,
Who cares about the rust in my heart.】”
As soon as Xie Jie's singing came out, the bullet comments, which were still frantically discussing, suddenly quieted down.
Good to listen to! Catchy! This was many people's first reaction.
This made them want to listen even more.
And Liu Ruyan, in her punk attire, also picked up the microphone at this moment.
“【That muddy hillside,
Can end this loneliness.
Then let's go far away,
Soar towards the distant sky.】”
This scene reminded many people directly of Liu Ruyan's performance of “flammable and explosive” back then.
When this sister goes all out, there really isn't much for many men to do!
Not only were men fascinated by her, but even young girls loved her terribly!
And listening to the lyrics, is this also an inspirational rock song?
Just then, the band's accompaniment intensified, and Xie Jie's singing surged forward like a cannonball breaking through a blockade!
“【Accompany you to hold your head high until the end of the world,
The yearning heart needs no reason.
Shining youthful years,
Hold tight to warm hands.】”
The moment the chorus came out, the scene became restless, because most people were ignited by this sudden chorus!
Rock, especially live rock, truly has a destructive power that ordinary mainstream love songs cannot compare to.
Countless audience members were now raising their glow sticks, starting to get high with the exciting drumbeat and melody.
And Liu Ruyan's equally excellent singing followed.
“【Those tears that missed the scenery,
Are to cherish everything today.
The journey under the sun,
Difficulty fills the brand new unknown.
It's my planet,
That keeps me from stopping.】”
Cool! Liu Ruyan tonight felt so cool!
It seemed that ever since she sang Su Yu's songs, her entire persona and aura had undergone a drastic change.
The original Liu Ruyan was full of cunning charm, but now she exuded a powerful, mature aura!
This made some female stars who debuted at the same time as Liu Ruyan envious, jealous, and hateful.
Because they also wanted such a persona, didn't they?
However, Liu Ruyan had latched onto Su Yu's coattails, and they didn't even have a chance to get in touch with Su Yu!
After a blood-boiling band solo, Liu Ruyan took the lead in singing the B section of the song.
“【We are pursuing,
Hesitantly running for ideals.
Recalling the freedom of childhood,
Has become a luxurious dream.】”
Many rock music lovers and netizens had already fallen in love with this song at this moment.
They even started tapping their feet and nodding their heads along with the song's melody.
And some musicians were also very seriously observing Liu Ruyan and Xie Jie on stage.
Both of them are now first-tier singers, but the strength and aura they displayed on stage were truly beyond what ordinary first-tier singers could possess.
It's no exaggeration to say that tonight, Xie Jie and Liu Ruyan could compete with any King of Singers or Queen of Singers and not fall behind.
Such a growth rate is truly astonishing.
The most speechless thing is that they are all from Tianxing Entertainment!
And they are the kind that cannot be poached!
“【Hasty footsteps,
Like the hourglass of time.
Polish that starry sky,
Its light will illuminate my ark.】”
Xie Jie's singing entered on stage, and the cooperation between the two was also quite tacit.
However, their interaction on stage was very minimal, and there were even no scenes of them looking at each other!
As for why? They didn't want to be exploited by unscrupulous media for hype!
Zhang Na was watching from below, and Liu Ruyan doesn't need to hype up a CP with anyone now! Her own popularity is already very high.
Besides, this is an inspirational rock song; they only need to provide sufficient emotional value to the live audience and netizens.
If they did something superfluous, it would actually be less beautiful.
Amidst the passionate band accompaniment, Liu Ruyan sang the chorus with full power.
“【Accompany you to hold your head high until the end of the world,
Beautiful rainbows appear after the storm.
A legendary encounter in life,
Inevitably involves gathering and parting sorrows.】”
Liu Ruyan's explosive power surprised Su Yu, who was backstage.
He hadn't expected Liu Ruyan's singing to have such plasticity!
The last song he gave her, “Love,” she completed very well.
This time, with “until the end of the world,” her performance was surprisingly not inferior to Xie Jie's at all; this sister is good!
As if not wanting to be outdone by Liu Ruyan, and perhaps because the song was originally designed this way, Xie Jie's even more explosive high-pitched chorus followed.
“【Believe that you and I will always have firm eyes,
Miracles await not far away.
Standing on the golden shore,
Listening to the calls from the distant mountains.
It is my prayer for love,
Let me guard it all the way~!】”