"A swarm of bloodthirsty ants drawn to carrion
I watch the lonely scenery with a blank face
Losing you, love and hate begin to distinguish
Losing you, what else is there to care about?"
As Wang Shu sang the lyrics of this nocturne, the dozen professional judges present showed a hint of surprise in their eyes.
Wang Shu's rap skills were surprisingly strong, and the lyrics of this song were also unexpectedly rhyming.
"This voice, why does it sound so familiar!"
He Yue couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"It sounds familiar to me too, as if I've heard it somewhere before."
Qin Feng, upon hearing He Yue's words, directly voiced his thoughts.
"Could this kid be Wang Shu?"
He Yue's eyes suddenly lit up, and she said excitedly.
"Don't say it, I didn't think of who it was just now, but after you mentioned it, I feel it more and more. Although he's deliberately altered his voice now, I can still hear it from some of his techniques."
With He Yue's hint, Qin Feng suddenly realized and said excitedly.
Before, he only felt a strange sense of familiarity with this contestant, but at this moment, he truly felt that the person on stage was Wang Shu.
"I knew it, there wouldn't be so many prodigies appearing in the music industry at once!"
He Yue couldn't help but smile.
After all, before she guessed that the contestant was Wang Shu, she truly believed that another prodigy had emerged in Long Country's music scene.
"If this Great Sage is Wang Shu, then this song being so excellent is normal,"
Qin Feng said calmly. It wouldn't be strange for Wang Shu to produce such a work.
Because that guy had the ability; he was the sole prodigy songwriter in the music industry!
"When doves no longer symbolize peace
I am finally reminded
That vultures are being fed in the square
I use beautiful rhymes
To describe a love that has been plundered bare"
On stage, Wang Shu's fingers quickly played the piano.
And he sang with all his focus.
Below the stage, many audience members were listening to the lyrics intently.
Because this song was different from the grand and sweeping style of the previous singers.
With its unique melody, this song quickly narrated the rhyming, dark lyrics.
Therefore, if one wasn't careful, a few lines of lyrics could be missed.
"I'm kneeling, I'm completely kneeling, worthy of being the Great Sage!"
"This rap speed would make those domestic rappers hang their heads in shame!"
"I used to think rap was low-class, but now I see it's the rappers themselves who are low-class."
"This is truly monstrous. I really want to know what kind of brain can create such an excellent work."
The audience members sighed in admiration, completely captivated by the song.
The magic of the song Nocturne was such that within it, there was no sorrow greater than a heart of stone.
The imagery within the lyrics all used scenery to express emotions.
Bloodthirsty ants, doves and vultures, roses losing their redness, crows reluctant to caw, a garden full of broken-winged dragonflies, a sky devoid of light.
These scenes, while beautiful, also revealed a poignant and chilling beauty.
This had left an astounding and shocking impression on the listeners of that era, especially among the student population.
Wang Shu was a part of that group back then, which was why he had such deep feelings for this song.
The lyrics of Nocturne were beautiful and extreme, yet there was no forced affectation, no excessive use of jargon, and not a single superfluous word.
"Ah, dark clouds begin to obscure the night, which is not clean
The echoes of funerals fly across the park
The white roses I gave you
Wither in a pure black environment"
Wang Shu's voice echoed throughout the recording hall.
At this moment, in the recording hall, besides the piano accompaniment, there was only Wang Shu's singing.
At this moment, everyone seemed to hold their breath, appreciating this work of art.
"The lyrics of this song are simply too beautiful, like poetry!"
"Yes, not just the lyrics, but even the melody is filled with the style of classical music, yet it doesn't have the heaviness of classical music."
"This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard, without a doubt!"
At this moment, a few of the sixteen professional judges at the front of the stage were whispering to each other.
They had participated in the entire competition and were naturally aware of the Great Sage's strength.
But even so, they were once again shocked by this "Nocturne" today.
Lyrics that were exquisitely ornate, a melody that was supremely elegant.
Everywhere, it showed that this was an exceptionally excellent work.
"Damn it, why is this guy so strong!"
Backstage, Zhang Liangying watched the real-time footage on the big screen, frowning and feeling a sense of unease.
Because she sensed that she might not be able to win against this guy in today's competition.
Because she had also listened to the song carefully.
From the lyrics to the composition to the performance, this song was impeccable.
This guy was like a six-sided warrior, with no weaknesses at all.
At the same time, the other two singers backstage had faces ashen.
They had originally thought they would at least be able to contend for the top two spots today.
But no one expected that not only did Zhang Liangying perform exceptionally well today, but this guy with the monkey mask had also played his trump card.
Although the competition was not over, it was clear that the two of them would only be able to secure third and fourth place.
On stage, Wang Shu was still immersed in his performance.
Below the stage, the audience was also immersed in Wang Shu's singing.
"When doves no longer symbolize peace
I am finally reminded
That vultures are being fed in the square
I use beautiful rhymes
To describe a love that has been plundered bare"
After several minutes of singing, the song finally ended.
Wang Shu didn't stand up immediately but sat quietly at the piano for a long time.
He was expressing his respect for the song and reminiscing about his past.
The audience in the venue remained silent, watching every move on stage.
At this moment, their anticipation had reached its peak.
They eagerly wanted to know what kind of face was hidden behind this monkey mask.
After a long while, Wang Shu finally stood up and walked to the front of the stage, bowing deeply to everyone.
"Great Sage! Great Sage! I want to have your babies!"
"Great Sage, I love you! Your song is too good!"
"Artist, poet of music! You are the best!"
At this moment, the audience below the stage was in high spirits, raising their glow sticks and shouting vigorously.
"Please vote for Wang Shu!"
The host then walked onto the stage and reminded everyone.
Many audience members, after being reminded, immediately reacted and frantically pressed their voting devices.
Even the dozen or so professional judges in the front row were hurriedly pressing their voting devices.
Today's voting was a voluntary act from the bottom of their hearts, a recognition of the song.
Backstage, the other three contestants were tense, their eyes fixed on the ever-increasing numbers on the big screen.
"2500 votes!"
"2600 votes!"
"2800 votes!"
"2900 votes!"
"2970 votes!"
As the host continuously reminded them, the numbers in the venue were being refreshed.
Wang Shu's ranking, which was previously last, directly surpassed everyone and reached the first place.
Finally, the vote count settled at 2983.
"Damn it, this guy won again!"
Backstage, Zhang Liangying looked at the conspicuous number on the big screen, a look of unwillingness on her face.
"Although I can't personally remove your mask, I'm very curious who you are!"
Zhang Liangying thought to herself, but she admitted defeat wholeheartedly today.
She acknowledged that Wang Shu's performance today was indeed more brilliant, and his work was more outstanding.
Subsequently, the four finalists all returned to the stage.
Since it was the grand finale, both the winner and the losers had to reveal their identities today.
The order of revelation was from highest to lowest vote count.
When the fourth and third place contestants revealed their true identities, although it caused some commotion, it was only among a portion of the audience.
Since Zhang Liangying had been competing with her true identity all along, her segment was skipped.
"I have a request!"
As Wang Shu was about to remove his mask, Zhang Liangying quickly raised her hand and said.
The host glanced at Zhang Liangying, then nodded, indicating she could speak.
"I want to help Teacher Great Sage remove his mask!"
Zhang Liangying said with a smile.
"If that's the case, is Teacher Great Sage willing?"
The host then looked at Wang Shu and asked for his opinion.
Wang Shu nodded directly.
Then Zhang Liangying walked up to Wang Shu with great excitement, preparing to remove the mask.
"So nervous, it's like lifting the bride's veil on the wedding night."
"Me too, this is my first time feeling like this."
"I think I'm more nervous now than waiting for my college entrance exam results. Who is behind this mask!"
Seeing Zhang Liangying's actions, the audience members in the venue immediately became very nervous.
They had been looking forward to the face behind the mask for a long time.
But when it was time to reveal it, they were very anxious.
Because they were worried that the face behind the mask might not be what they imagined.
"Old Qin, do you think our guess is right? I'm not so sure anymore!"
On the judge's bench, He Yue's palms were sweating, and she whispered to Qin Feng beside her.
"Now that you mention it, I'm not so sure either. But I have a faint feeling that our guess is correct. Only Wang Shu can create such excellent works!"
Qin Feng, who was usually calm, couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
He was very eager for the person behind the mask to be Wang Shu.