The moment he stepped onto the stage.
A spotlight shone on him.
The light was a bit dazzling.
He gazed out at the densely packed audience below, and the waving glow sticks.
A sense of innate familiarity rose from the depths of his heart.
Su Yu tightened his grip on the microphone, his heart unconsciously speeding up.
He walked slowly towards the center of the stage.
Although he had sung on stage during the city finals, the city finals focused more on the songs themselves, and most people's attention was on the music.
The King of Singers stage was different; the focus here was more on the singer's vocal skills, with the song serving an auxiliary role.
Therefore, this time, he wanted to cast aside his identity as the "God of Songs" and prove himself with his own singing.
This was a challenge for him, and this challenge actually stirred a ripple in his previously dormant heart.
Since coming to this world, the lyrics and music were provided by the system, but his vocal skills and techniques had always been his own. Even though the system had granted him skills to change various timbres, he still relied on his fundamental vocal abilities.
He was very curious whether, relying on his own singing, he could truly reach the end among these top singers.
"Wow, the bunny is so cute!"
"So cute, it must be a girl, right?"
"So cute, if you punch it, it'll cry for a long time, won't it?"
"You guys are so mean, how can you hit a bunny..."
"Why not a pink bunny, or a white bunny? I actually see a bit of eeriness beneath this Dark Night Rabbit's adorable appearance."
In the audience, many girls were attracted by the cute appearance.
Rabbits give people a feeling of harmless cuteness. Although Su Yu was a black rabbit, he had a touch of eeriness along with his cuteness.
Many audience members sat up straighter, anticipating the song that Dark Night Rabbit would bring.
The venue was large, and Su Yu, standing on stage, naturally couldn't hear the audience's discussions. When the camera turned towards him, he nodded to the staff.
A melody with a sense of rise and fall began to play.
The melody was simple, yet it could instantly put people at ease.
The audience in the venue gradually stopped their conversations.
And regarding the prelude to this song, he was certain he had never heard it before.
"Lingering, on the road,
Are you leaving, via, via...
Fragile, proud,
That was also once my appearance..."
Su Yu's voice was low and clear, carrying a faint warmth.
It was like a whisper, and also like a confession.
"Is this a new song?" Mo Yan, from the judges' table, raised an eyebrow.
As the God of Songs, he had an impression of all classic songs and popular hits in the market. This song was the first time he had heard it.
However, he wasn't entirely sure, as it was possible it was an unpopular song.
"A guy?" Han Qi exclaimed in surprise the moment Dark Night Rabbit began to speak.
The audience was also stunned.
"Damn, it's a guy! I thought it was a female singer."
"This voice is so full of emotion. The passion stirred up by the rock music earlier was extinguished by his first two lines."
"No wonder it's a black rabbit, so it's a male singer."
"..."
Previously, everyone had assumed Dark Night Rabbit was a female singer and were prepared to hear her voice. But when the voice came out, it was clearly a male voice, which undoubtedly maximized the show's impact.
The cameras also zoomed in on the faces of these audience members, capturing their bewildered expressions.
However, people finally understood why they hadn't chosen a white bunny or a pink bunny; it made sense now.
"Fervent, restless,
Where are you going, via, via.
Mysterious, silent,
Are you truly listening to the story..."
Generally, when singing, one should avoid the sound of inhalation. However, Su Yu didn't deliberately do this this time; instead, he deliberately added a bit of inhalation sound.
His voice was sincere and open, much like the song's title, "The Ordinary Road," interpreted in the most ordinary way.
Mo Yan closed his eyes, listening quietly to Dark Night Rabbit's performance on stage.
Han Qi and Liu Huan leaned back in their chairs, a faint smile on their faces.
"I have crossed mountains and seas,
And passed through crowds of people.
Everything I once possessed,
Vanished like smoke in a blink.
...
Until I saw the ordinary,
Was the only answer..."
The first chorus part.
The emotion remained unchanged.
But it allowed listeners to perceive the firm belief conveyed through the singing.
It was as if one could see a determined figure striding across mountains and seas, step by step.
That sense of resolute determination, coupled with anticipation for the unknown path ahead, having treaded on mountain peaks and experienced low points.
That feeling was like an exquisite mime, flickering in the hearts of the audience.
"When you are still, lost in dreams.
Your tomorrow, via, via.
Will it be better, or worse,
For me, it's another day.
I once destroyed everything I had..."
The second verse showed a gradual progression in emotion.
The stage lights flickered, shimmering, as if marking the passage of time, or perhaps the erosion of years.
Under the lights, Dark Night Rabbit's figure, in sync with the singing, exuded an indescribable sense of vicissitude.
In the lounge, the Knight of No Face suddenly said, "Such strong emotional resonance!"
Generally, during competitions, singers tend to choose songs with strong explosive power, as high notes are the most direct way to engage the audience.
There's a saying in the industry: there's nothing that a high note can't solve, and if one isn't enough, have two.
But this Dark Night Rabbit clearly chose a different path, using his clear tone to soothe the audience's emotions like a gentle breeze, drawing them into the song's narrative.
"The Ordinary Road" was precisely the true depiction of most people's lives!
From the judges' table, Han Qi turned and looked at the quiet audience section, saying with firm conviction, "Dark Night Rabbit is definitely an old hand; his emotional control is truly impressive!"
Liu Huan also nodded, "His performance is incredibly stable. This kind of song relies heavily on emotion, and the handling of details is excellent."
Meanwhile, Yin Na, sitting beside them, yawned, seemingly showing no interest in the performance.
"...
I was once like you, like him,
Like those wild grass and wildflowers,
In despair, yet yearning,
Laughing and crying, living ordinarily..."
This song didn't follow a structure of two verses and two choruses. All the preceding build-up was in preparation for the emotional climax later.
When a long instrumental interlude began.
The seemingly plain music conveyed a stubborn resilience.
Songs are like this; empathy allows for a deeper understanding of their meaning.
Wild grass and wildflowers are battered by wind and rain, yet they persist in growing.
Isn't life much the same?
"Walk forward, just keep walking.
Even if you're given nothing..."
Walk forward.
This phrase, seemingly simple, is incredibly difficult.
Su Yu intentionally used a blurred pronunciation, like a guide, imparting boundless strength.
Everyone must go through storms, and persisting in living is the belief of every ordinary person.
When we leave our homes and embark on this journey of life, we will encounter hardships and be forced to do things against our will. But the most important thing is to hold onto our beliefs.
Loneliness is inevitable on this path; do not evade it, do not fear it, and do not lose yourself.
Learn to endure, because these are all part of life!