The addition of Ting Yu's fans solidified "Legend of Sword and Fairy" as the number one trailer.
The initially very active fans of "Wen Jian Liu Xian" also began to fall silent.
This was their first time witnessing such dominance in the film and television industry, and such chart-topping power, leaving them somewhat bewildered.
They had no idea how to respond.
As the "Legend of Sword and Fairy" trailer ascended to the top, it also attracted many casual viewers.
Upon seeing the high-quality visuals and incredibly realistic special effects in the trailer, they were instantly captivated.
They flooded the comments section with messages eagerly anticipating the broadcast of this drama.
Not only that, but even the book fans of the neighboring "Wen Jian Xun Xian" defected, rushing to the "Legend of Sword and Fairy" trailer to express their envy of the "Legend of Sword and Fairy" book fans.
This left the original author of "Wen Jian Liu Xian" in a state of quiet desperation.
He also wanted to participate in the scriptwriting of his own novel, but the other party simply didn't need him. They had only bought the copyright to his book, and for other plot points, they didn't even ask him once. Moreover, his suggestions were completely disregarded.
Not only were his book fans envious of Jiangnan's book fans, but he himself was also envious of Jiangnan, being able to become the screenwriter of his own book and personally adapt the story into a television drama without any changes.
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September was nearing its end.
Ting Yu had released two songs this month, both of which had claimed the number one spot on the new song charts.
"Always So Quiet" not only topped the film and television new song chart but also managed to surpass the music god Fang Lingyu.
This outcome surprised everyone.
The film and television industry was abuzz with excitement due to the promotional trailers of two upcoming releases.
Meanwhile, the Chinese music scene also saw a major news story.
Yi Hai Entertainment, one of the four major entertainment companies, announced on Weibo through the production team of "Masked Singer": "The next season of 'Masked Singer' will air in November. To bring you an even more ultimate auditory feast, the participating singers will undergo a major upgrade. In addition to the top singers from the four major entertainment companies, top singers from other companies will also join, and the guessing panel will invite top industry experts, with the music god Mo Yan presiding!"
Once this message was released.
The entire Chinese music scene erupted.
The top singers from the four major entertainment companies, being "top," were surely on a level comparable to the national team. Moreover, with the participation of singers from other companies, the weakest among them would be a King of Singers.
The four major entertainment companies didn't have many top-tier Kings of Singers, perhaps only three or four, each possessing top-notch vocal skills and incredibly proficient techniques.
What was this?
A battle of gods among singers?
Had the Chinese music scene finally come alive again!
After all, "Masked Singer" was undeniably one of the titans of variety shows. Previous seasons featured some super first-tier powerful vocalists, with occasional Kings of Singers participating. In the past, such a level was already considered an auditory feast.
And now, a competition entirely of top-tier Kings of Singers – the level of excitement was almost unimaginable!
"The Chinese music scene has truly come back to life!"
"Haha, after the city finals, another heavyweight singing show, this is going to be awesome!"
"However, the only downside is that they all sing in disguise, so you can't see their true identities."
"Isn't that what makes Masked Singer fun? Not looking at identity, only at skill. Although some singers have very distinctive voices and are quite easy to guess."
"Not necessarily. Like Cheng Yue from the last season, her voice was already very recognizable, but after joining the show, she changed her vocal tone and it wasn't until the finale reveal that we knew it was her."
This was the rule of "Masked Singer": everyone was masked, and all participants signed non-disclosure agreements, prohibiting them from revealing their identities until they were eliminated and unmasked.
Regardless of their status or fame, everyone competed on the same starting line, with no difference in identity – it was all about skill.
Under such circumstances, all participating contestants poured all their efforts into singing, and the quality of the live performances could be described as explosive.
And with the program team now inviting top-tier Kings of Singers, the anticipation grew even stronger. To become a King of Singers, one had to possess considerable talent, and to become a top-tier King of Singers, their vocal prowess was something to behold.
So, if one could win the championship among these top-tier Kings of Singers?
Wouldn't that be comparable to those hailed as music gods from the national team?
Upon thinking this, everyone understood.
This season of "Masked Singer," much like the city finals, was clearly aiming to produce a King of Singers with the prestige of a music god, another show designed to create gods!
However, unlike the city finals, the city finals placed more weight on song quality, while "Masked Singer" focused more on the singer's vocal technique.
Of course, if one possessed both quality and vocal skill, their results would naturally be even better.
Songs, singers, and melodies were complementary.
As soon as the program released this news. Da Feng Novel Network
Dingsheng Entertainment's official Weibo posted: "This championship of 'Masked Singer,' my Dingsheng Entertainment has secured it!"
Their Weibo post immediately drew a massive audience.
Although Dingsheng Entertainment's approach was arrogant, it was born out of necessity.
With the influx of high-quality songs, their primary market for internet-famous songs was rapidly shrinking. Many singers, facing reduced income, transferred to other entertainment companies.
Therefore, Dingsheng Entertainment desperately needed a prestigious award to stabilize morale within the company, and they were determined to win this championship!
Guang Nian Entertainment was not to be outdone: "The championship belongs to our Guang Nian Entertainment. Let's have a prize guessing game, which King of Singers from Guang Nian Entertainment will we send this time? Spots are limited, and those who guess correctly will receive cash rewards."
Although Guang Nian Entertainment's main business was in film and television, the company also had several talented singers. Among them, one could rival the national team in terms of vocal technique. If that particular singer were to participate, they would undoubtedly be a strong contender for the championship.
As the host, Yi Hai Entertainment also posted again: "Apologies, we plan to keep the championship within our own company."
Three out of the four major entertainment companies had already made their statements on Weibo, openly declaring their ambition for the championship.
Netizens became even more excited.
Such intense competitive pressure!
These four entertainment companies represented the strongest forces in several major fields, and they all had top singers within their companies.
Moreover, they had always been in a competitive relationship, vying for market share behind the scenes. This time, bringing the competition into the open undoubtedly created an atmosphere filled with palpable tension even before the competition began.
However, what puzzled everyone was that Huang Chao Entertainment, one of the four major entertainment companies, had remained conspicuously silent.
Huang Chao Entertainment had always been a dominant force in the music industry, with even Dingsheng Entertainment being considered a perennial runner-up.
After all the other entertainment companies had made their statements, they had shown no reaction at all.
After all, Huang Chao Entertainment was known for its arrogance.
There was no reason for them to remain unaffected while everyone else was boasting.
This led netizens to start wondering, had Huang Chao Entertainment chickened out this time?
Just then.
A King of Singers from a mid-tier entertainment company suddenly complained on Weibo.
"I had originally discussed with the program team to participate in this 'Masked Singer,' but unexpectedly, I was informed that there weren't enough spots. How frustrating..."
This singer was also well-established and belonged to the top tier in terms of vocal technique.
His Weibo post immediately sparked heated discussions among countless fans and netizens.
Under normal circumstances, the program team would not make such a mistake.
Before inviting participants, there would have been thorough vetting before finalizing the list.
However, the occurrence of being suddenly pushed out like this inevitably led to speculation.
Could it be that someone had taken his place?
If the person who was kicked out was already of this caliber, then just how formidable were the singers participating in this competition?