After taking advice, I became a top male idol.

Chapter 69 A Devastating Strike! This is the True Spirit of Chinese Culture!

auditorium.

The cheers from the audience continued.

"Aaaaaaahhhhh!!"

"Lin Zhixing! Lin Zhixing!!"

"Holy crap! That's amazing! It's so good!"

"Yes, it's so beautiful. Seriously, there's no harm in comparison. After listening to this, other ancient-style songs just don't feel quite right."

"Catchy and melodious, this is the kind of song that can become a hit everywhere!"

"Awesome! Lin Zhixing is amazing! This is true Chinese style! Crush the whole audience!"

"It was totally worth it! Lin Zhixing is my new idol!"

"I didn't feel this way when Li Ziming sang it just now, but this song really touched me."

A corner of the stands.

At this moment, Chen Tingting no longer cared about maintaining a ladylike image.

She stood with her feet on the chair, hands cupped to her mouth, screaming at the top of her lungs, "Ahhhh! It's so beautiful! Brother Zhixing, kill me! The lyrics are so gorgeous!"

Zhou Xiaoya next to her wasn't much better off. She frantically shook her "Dominate the Voice" light sign while shouting, "Yeah, yeah! It's amazing! It's really amazing! This is true Chinese style!"

It's not just them.

Scenes like this were playing out in every corner of the stands.

This song is so powerful it's indiscriminate and all-encompassing!

......

Eliminated players' viewing area.

Gu Qingzhou's mouth gaped open, unable to close for a long time. Finally, she could only lean back in her chair helplessly and sigh, "I'm convinced. I'm truly convinced. The song, and the singing, were both excellent."

Li Bowen, standing next to him, was also stunned: "Is this Brother Lin's ultimate move? That's too ruthless... Using a song of this caliber in a competition, isn't that a bit unfair?"

Chen Xi stood up, her long legs bouncing merrily in front of the chair. Her adorable face was full of pride as she excitedly waved her little fists and shouted, "I knew it! I knew Brother Zhixing was the best! What are all those so-called 'Chinese style talents' compared to Brother Zhixing! Brother Zhixing is invincible!!! Brother Zhixing is the champion!!!"

Seeing Chen Xi's proud expression, Gu Qingzhou and Li Bowen exchanged a glance and could only offer a wry smile.

Indeed, they were completely convinced of their defeat against this monster.

......

VIP area.

This area was filled with wealthy and powerful business tycoons and industry leaders who were usually unfazed even by the collapse of Mount Tai. But at this moment, many of them showed undisguised shock on their faces.

"Old Song, you're quite the expert in traditional Chinese music, what do you think of this song?" asked the person next to him.

"That's really impressive." The middle-aged man, known as Lao Song, whose full name is Song Yu, is slender and is one of the most renowned lyricists and composers in the industry. He was also invited to watch the finals today.

Old Song took a deep breath. "This song is not only amazing, it's revolutionary! And it's an original work, truly incredible! I've heard Lin Zhixing's 'Red-Clad Lament' before, and the operatic singing was already a pleasant surprise, but I never expected to hear something even more stunning today."

"Listen to his arrangement! There's practically no song style like this on the market right now. While it's uncertain whether it will be widely accepted in the long run, judging from the crazy audience reaction, it's definitely going to be a hit. He's pioneering a new genre!"

"That amazing?" The bearded boss's eyes widened.

"More than that!" Old Song slapped his thigh. "Not only are the lyrics and music amazing, but his stage presence is simply impeccable. I've seen his previous performances, and technically he still has a lot of room for improvement, but today's stage performance—you could easily believe he's a seasoned professional singer!"

Old Song paused for a moment, then said, "I dare say that starting tonight, the Chinese music scene will be divided into two eras: the era before 'Dong Feng Po' and the era after 'Dong Feng Po'!"

Not far away.

Liu Yilong, the boss of Xinghuang Entertainment, had a gloomy expression after listening to the whole song.

The expensive red wine in his hand swayed slightly, spilling some onto the back of his hand, but he didn't even notice.

He squinted, staring at the young man on stage bathed in the spotlight, his facial muscles twitching slightly.

"Wow, that's really talented..."

Liu Yilong squeezed out these words through gritted teeth.

As a veteran in the entertainment industry, his discerning eye is beyond question.

Even as an opponent, and as an investor who wanted to completely blacklist Lin Zhixing, he had to admit that this song was impeccable.

It could even be said that this is a classic masterpiece worthy of establishing a new school of thought.

If this song were sung by an artist from Xinghuang, he could make that artist a superstar!

But then, a more sinister glint flashed in Liu Yilong's eyes.

He pulled out a silk handkerchief, slowly wiped the spilled red wine from his hands, and sneered, "But so what?"

"This world is never short of talented people."

"Talent alone can overturn the table of capital? Dream on! The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. He's too high-profile and doesn't have a big company to back him up. That's his biggest weakness. If I want, I have plenty of ways to slowly destroy him."

Liu Yilong casually tossed the handkerchief on the ground, his tone icy: "Give the order: in the second round, give them a massive vote! I won't allow anyone to take the championship by stepping on Xinghuang's head!"

Meanwhile, at the Tianyue Entertainment booth not far away.

Zhou Liren, however, had a completely different reaction.

He slapped his thigh hard, his face full of admiration and surprise: "Great! Great song! Absolutely amazing! The lyrics, the music, the imagery—it's incredible!"

He turned to his daughter beside him and said with a smile, "Xuanxuan, you have a great eye. This kid is a gem! You didn't make a mistake signing him! With this kind of talent, with just a little management, he's definitely a top-tier superstar!"

Zhou Xuan sat beside her, her legs elegantly crossed.

Her gaze swept through the crowd and landed on Lin Zhixing on the stage. She gently bit her red lips, her heart pounding like a deer.

"How could the man I've set my sights on possibly lose?" Zhou Xuan snorted proudly to herself, a strong sense of possessiveness spreading through her. "Hmph, Lin Zhixing, you can't escape."

......

The judges' seats are directly in front of the stage.

Li Ge took off his sunglasses and exaggeratedly wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead.

Looking at the stage, he exclaimed, "These young people these days, how come they're all so amazing? Li Ziming's Peking Opera singing was incredible, but then Lin Zhixing pulled off a killer move! The talent that 'The Voice of China' has discovered this year is simply frightening."

Shen Ming gave a wry smile and shook his head. "Brother Li, it's not just impressive, it's downright shocking. This kind of pentatonic scale combined with R&B singing, if not handled properly, will become a hodgepodge, like a Frankenstein's monster. But Lin Zhixing handled it perfectly, it was seamless and natural. This is just too amazing, how is this kid's brain structured?"

Han Xuening turned her head, feeling somewhat discouraged and unwilling, to look at the empress Ye Lan, who maintained an elegant smile.

She had just been confident that Li Ziming was going to win, but she was proven wrong in the blink of an eye.

This song is absolutely no less than "Drinking Alone Under the Moon," and it even surpasses it in terms of popularity and innovation.

"Sister Lan..." Han Xuening bit her red lips, lowered her voice, and asked in a volume only the two of them could hear, "Tell me the truth, did he really write this song himself? Or did you secretly find some master to handle it for him?"

It's no wonder Han Xuening would think that way.

The song "The Lone Warrior" can be described as a flash of inspiration, but it is too outrageous to follow it with a masterpiece like "East Wind Breaks" that is a groundbreaking work.

"The Lone Warrior," "The Red-Clad Hero," "Sunny Day," and now "East Wind Breaks."

Each song is more insane than the last! Every single one is a bombshell! Is this music library some kind of sentient being?!

Ye Lan was not angry in the face of Han Xuening's questioning.

She turned her head, her beautiful eyes filled with mockery, and her red lips parted slightly as she asked:

"Xue Ning, you've been in this industry for so many years. Do you think a work of this caliber can be ghostwritten by just 'anybody'?"

Han Xuening was speechless for a moment.

Yes!

This masterpiece, worthy of being recorded in the history of Chinese music, would be treasured by any master who would keep it as a family heirloom, publish it under their own name, and ensure their place in history. Who would be foolish enough to give it to a newcomer who hasn't even debuted yet to ghostwrite?

In fact, any established singer could use this kind of song as the title track of their album, or even make a has-been singer instantly popular again!

Who would be willing to give it away to someone else for their own benefit?

This shows that...

This truly reflects Lin Zhixing's own talent!

Thinking of this, Han Xuening gasped. This was too outrageous! How could a young person in their early twenties possibly produce original works of this caliber one after another?!

......

Behind the stage, the contestants' waiting area.

Li Ziming stared at the screen, the folding fan he had been waving in his hand now stopped.

He seemed frozen in place.

Speechless.

Except speechless, still speechless.

That feeling is like you've practiced unparalleled martial arts for twenty years, thinking you're the best in the world, ready to go down the mountain and wreak havoc, only to run into a sweeping monk as soon as you step out the door, and get knocked to the ground with a light tap of a broom handle, rubbing and scraping.

"No way..."

Li Ziming muttered to himself, a bitter smile appearing on his lips.

"You actually chose to directly attack me with a song in the traditional Chinese style? And... you actually used a song that's practically the foundation of a new school of thought to attack me???"

He is proficient in classical poetry and has diligently practiced opera singing. He believes that he has no rivals among his peers in the field of traditional Chinese style. He is the Prince of Traditional Chinese Style!

He had thought that Lin Zhixing would choose to avoid his sharp edge and sing a pop love song or rock song to differentiate himself from his powerful "Drinking Alone Under the Moon".

But he never expected this!

Lin Zhixing actually chose to confront them head-on!

You sing traditional Chinese songs, and I'll sing traditional Chinese songs too!

We will crush you squarely in your proudest area!

Moreover, Lin Zhixing not only defeated him, but also completely negated his understanding of traditional Chinese style with his groundbreaking poem "Dong Feng Po"!

They directly attacked him in his area of ​​expertise, using a completely new and disruptive approach, delivering a devastating blow.

This song, "Dong Feng Po," with its blend of ancient and modern charm and its subtle melancholy, is more down-to-earth and catchy than his "Jiang Yue Du Zhuo."

"How do we fight this?"

Wu Hao, standing nearby, glanced at the dejected Li Ziming, patted him on the shoulder, and sighed without saying a word.

Anyone would break down in this situation.

"No... I haven't lost yet."

But he was still not satisfied.

Li Ziming took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

"It's okay... I got a lot of votes too! Although 'Dong Feng Po' has extremely high artistic value, its style is too new! Maybe... maybe traditional audiences will be more accepting of my classical Chinese style?"

This was his last shred of hope.

......

The comments in the live stream were scrolling by incredibly fast.

"Champion! This is absolutely the championship! Who agrees, who disagrees?!"

"This is considered traditional Chinese music? This is truly pop music that belongs to the Chinese people! No arguments allowed!"

"This is true Chinese style! It's not just about piling on a few lines of classical poetry! The artistic conception is off the charts!"

"With previous Chinese-style songs, I had to look at the lyrics to appreciate the artistic conception, but with this song, I can immediately visualize the scene just by listening to the melody."

"That's incredible! Lin Zhixing is practically slaughtering this stage! Is he here to stock up on supplies?!"

"My mom was cooking in the kitchen just now, and now she's standing next to me with a spatula, listening to the whole song!"

"Who just said Li Ziming was a sure winner? Step forward! I'll slap you in the face!"

"Without comparison, there is no harm. After listening to 'Dong Feng Po' and then recalling Li Zimo's songs, it feels like listening to an old monk chanting sutras. It's too deliberate."

Li Ziming: I pulled out my trump card. Lin Zhixing: I just flipped the table and rewrote the rules.

"Hahahaha. Li Ziming: I've been practicing traditional Chinese style for twenty years, and you've just redefined it?"

......

On Weibo.

A well-known music critic, "Flowing Water Sound," famous for his sharp tongue, posted a long Weibo post: "I rarely use the word 'groundbreaking' to describe a new song, but today, I must use it for 'Dong Feng Po'! This song breaks the vicious cycle of 'piling up fancy words and monotonous melodies' in traditional Chinese style songs. Lin Zhixing uses Western instruments to construct an oriental flavor and uses pop singing techniques to interpret the artistic conception of ancient poems. This is a completely new attempt, and a very successful one! If previous traditional Chinese style songs were imitating the ancients, then Lin Zhixing is creating a Chinese style that belongs to our era! Lin Zhixing, a genius! I admire him!"

Another music blogger with millions of followers, "Sleepless Tonight," also posted on Weibo: "Li Ziming's 'Drinking Alone Under the River Moon' is a masterpiece, a gem. But Lin Zhixing's 'East Wind Breaks' is an art form. The difference between the two is that the former still achieves its best within the traditional framework, while the latter has broken free of that framework and redefined the rules. In this duel, Lin Zhixing wins with his vision and innovation. Tonight, I'm betting on Lin Zhixing to be the champion."

Netizens followed up with comments:

"Although I don't understand music theory, I know it sounds good! That's enough!"

"Lin Zhixing is so obedient! Netizens told him to create a traditional Chinese style, and he went and created a new kind of traditional Chinese style!"

"Is this the potential you've forced out of us? It's terrifying!"

"Vote now! We can't lose!"

"I got all my colleagues to vote for me! Lin Ge has to win!"

"Let's push the votes higher! Don't let Brother Lin lose! Throw all your votes in!"

It's incredibly popular!

It's an absolutely phenomenal hit!

That's the power of "East Wind Breaks"!

This is the absolute dominance that redefines traditional Chinese style!