Mo Yan always gave the impression of being a senior who was calm and collected, with a plan.
Yet, he actually shed tears on stage.
Many found it hard to imagine.
Although Mo Yan’s persona was almost shattered by the Dark Night Rabbit recently.
But it shouldn't be enough to make him cry on stage.
Before "Masked Singer" even began, many viewers had already flooded in.
The show was playing advertisements from sponsors.
Comments were scrolling furiously.
“It’s a rumor, I’ve never seen Teacher Mo Yan lose composure.”
“Usually everyone says their own thing, but this time it’s very unified, I think it’s highly likely true.”
“Hard to imagine, but it makes me even more excited for the show!”
“Could the Dark Night Rabbit be so powerful that it made Teacher Mo Yan cry?”
“It’s starting, it’s starting!”
At this moment.
The advertisements abruptly ended.
The show began.
The interview segment was given to the Faceless Knight.
Everyone knew that interviews with the Dark Night Rabbit were not very exciting, as he represented invincibility and didn't talk much.
As the show aired, although there were interviews, the broadcast usually only featured edited segments of the most outstanding performers from the previous episode, excluding the Dark Night Rabbit.
Besides the Dark Night Rabbit, the other standout performer last episode was Wolf Fang, as he secured second place and his song was incredibly fiery.
Yet, the interview segment still went to the Faceless Knight.
“As the person who has stayed on the King of Singers stage the longest, besides the Dark Night Rabbit, do you have anything you’d like to say to the audience?”
“No.”
“What are your thoughts on this round of competition?”
“I will show everyone a brand new Faceless Knight!”
After a brief answer.
It transitioned to the official competition segment.
The audience was confused, did this interview contain any information?
Could the Faceless Knight be starting to exert his strength?
Could the King of Singers this round be the Faceless Knight?
“Hello everyone, welcome to the ninth episode of ‘Masked Singer,’ sponsored by Xiang Guo Wu Yu, Kang Shuai Fu Lao Tan Suan Cai, Ba Ge He Tao… Hiss! I’m your host Lin Han, are you ready to experience today’s auditory feast?”
Finally!
The host struggled to read the entire list of sponsors in one breath.
However, the audience still applauded enthusiastically.
As the show grew more popular, sponsors were scrambling for opportunities.
It was truly difficult for host Lin Han.
…
The drawing of lots segment.
The Dark Night Rabbit drew the last round this time, causing many viewers to shake their heads in disappointment.
This time, they wouldn’t be able to see the frustrated wails of the contestants.
After all, with the Dark Night Rabbit performing later, it wouldn’t affect the performances of other contestants.
However, this was also good; without the Dark Night Rabbit’s influence, every singer would be focused, and the competition might be more exciting.
The draw results.
1. Deer vs. Faceless Knight.
2. Sunflower vs. Blood Puppet.
3. Dark Night Rabbit vs. Wolf Fang.
This round was full of highlights.
The Faceless Knight was up against the first place from the loser's bracket last round.
Then, the two substitute singers immediately clashed upon arrival.
The most anticipated was the pairing of Wolf Fang and the Dark Night Rabbit.
After all, last round everyone thought Wolf Fang had won, and then the Dark Night Rabbit’s song "Our Love" shut everyone up.
These two facing off was definitely something many people would enjoy watching.
“Luckily, the Dark Night Rabbit is singing after me!” Sunflower, although a substitute singer, knew the Dark Night Rabbit’s dominance from the previous rounds.
This person was too strange; after every performance, he would affect the audience afterwards.
“If you fear everything, you might as well not come to the competition.” Blood Puppet’s tone carried a hint of arrogance.
It was evident that even though the Dark Night Rabbit had won King of Singers for so many rounds, he was still confident in his own abilities.
He didn’t seem to care about the performance order at all.
The usually quiet Faceless Knight remained completely silent this time.
However, his clenched hands, trembling slightly, betrayed his inner feelings.
It was unclear whether it was nervousness or excitement.
…
The first group’s competition began.
Deer continued to sing songs by Ting Yu.
And it was a Gu Feng song with opera-style vocals, “Exploring the Window.”
This had become Deer’s signature style in the competition, with her opera vocals being stunning.
“She sings of meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign land,
Each step a sigh of longing,
The audience in the hall have passed the imperial examination,
Yet fail to recognize the familiar face on stage…”
The background of this song, after Ting Yu’s innovation, became even more moving.
When Lin Yanyu performed it before, it was filled with sadness bordering on despair, while Deer’s rendition was clearer and brighter, with more of her own interpretation.
Not only that, but she also incorporated several different opera vocal styles.
The clear singing of the Hua Dan carried a sense of youthful vigor.
The singing of the Qing Yi was more dignified and elegant.
When the Old Dan’s vocals appeared, its robust and steady quality sent shivers down the spines of many audience members!
With the promotion of opera vocals during this period, many young people were motivated to explore them.
Naturally, they could discern good from bad, and Deer’s seamless transitions between vocal styles amazed everyone.
While these opera vocal transitions were slightly less impactful than the Dark Night Rabbit’s incredibly realistic shifts between male and female voices, they possessed a different kind of shock value.
“It’s too beautiful, especially the Old Dan’s vocals, they are simply amazing!”
“Besides Hua Dan, Deer can also do so many opera styles, she’s too strong!”
“I have to say, she sang this song in her own style. While it might not surpass the original singer Lin Yanyu, it’s definitely stunning enough.”
After Deer exited the stage, the audience was still discussing the song.
Then, the Faceless Knight took the stage.
Without any superfluous words, he began to sing.
In everyone’s eyes, the Faceless Knight was always a steady performer.
He chose songs that suited him very well, selecting them perfectly each round.
Another characteristic was that while other singers were choosing Ting Yu’s songs, he mostly chose Mo Yan’s songs.
On the King of Singers stage, this was considered a refreshing current.
“Sighing Phoenix.”
A Gu Feng song from Mo Yan’s later period.
The original singer was a female vocalist.
The Faceless Knight sang it in the original key, which greatly shocked the audience.
After all, this song contained a dolphin scream that even female singers feared.
“Has the Faceless Knight risen again?”
“I don’t think so. After that explosive performance where he didn’t win King of Singers, he’s different from other singers. He goes all out in the first round, and then becomes a salted fish during the King of Singers battle. Once I saw him happier getting third place than second place.”
“Indeed, this is also why he’s always been steady, right? Most singers conserve their energy in the first round.”
As the audience was discussing,
The Faceless Knight’s dolphin scream appeared!
The first part was perfect, with the bullet screen filled with “666.”
However, during the second part, his breath faltered.
The Faceless Knight hit a cracked note!
He made a mistake!
This was the second mistake the Faceless Knight had made on the King of Singers stage!
Although he regained his composure afterwards, this mistake was equally fatal.
After singing.
The judges gave their critiques.
Mo Yan looked at the Faceless Knight, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
Instead, he cast his vote for Deer.
The Faceless Knight said nothing, bowed to the audience and judges, and walked directly backstage.