novelzi Chapter 408 Competition Rules
Chapter 408 Competition Rules
The lights in the entire Studio 1 of Kyoto Television suddenly went out!
In that instant, the audience members and judges who had been whispering among themselves all straightened their backs.
A restless heat, a feeling of anticipation, permeated the air.
Hua Shao stepped onto the stage to the beat of the music.
He didn't even need a script; his lips moved as if he had a turbocharged engine installed.
"Authentic, high-quality herbal tea; authentic, high-quality voice!"
"Welcome to 'The Voice of China,' exclusively sponsored by JueWei Spicy Strips, known for their 'spiciness that will make you question your existence, and will send you soaring to heaven after eating!'"
As he spoke, Hua Shao's speaking speed instantly evolved from a Ferrari to a space shuttle, as if a dense whistling sound could be heard in the air:
"This program is sponsored by Liushen Water Oil Essence, known for its 'one spray to refresh the mind, two sprays to utterly destroy it'!"
"Thanks to Nellie sportswear for providing visual distraction support for the entire audience, embodying the motto 'Even if you look like a winter melon, wearing this will transform you into a lapdog!'"
"Special thanks to the 'Drink this milk, forget that kid' chain of Sad Tea for providing emotional support to the four mentors during their breakdowns!"
"Thanks to the 5V power bank that provides 'five hours of charging for two seconds of talk time,' ensuring our trainees' survival anxiety!"
"Thank you so much to Dabao SOD for your strong support with the slogan 'Apply it, and even mosquitoes won't find you greasy!'"
"If you feel short of breath, dizzy, or even have the urge to kneel down and kowtow to this girl while watching Jiang Baizhi's performance, please immediately buy White Cat brand eye drops that are effective with just one drop and can help you pass on to the afterlife, so that your eyes can regain their materialistic brilliance!"
"Furthermore, contestants who fail to advance in this year's 'The Voice of China' will receive retraining as chefs from New Oriental Culinary School, known for its 'Cooking with Flames Soaring High, Find Chef Wang in New Northern China'!"
"Those who perform exceptionally well will receive a complimentary braised pork bento box recipe, just like the one that Angelica dahurica loves!"
Finally, thank you to 'Ferrari - the sports car you want to snag after seeing it' for your strong support. If you can afford it, that's your skill. If you can't, please look to Jiang Baizhi!
"at last......."
Hua Shao paused for a second, then smiled.
"If you haven't been swayed by my words yet, please pick up your phone and vote for your favorite contestant this episode. Every vote you cast earns the production team an extra penny!"
The audience was silenced, followed by loud laughter.
"Hahahaha! 'Drink this milk and forget that kid,' how much did Sad Tea pay Hua Shao to make him make fun of himself like this!"
"New Northern Chef Training? Jiang Baizhi's braised pork recipe? I want to sign up right now!"
"Directors, are you serious? The names of your sponsors are getting more and more outrageous!"
on the stage.
Hua Shao's expression instantly switched to professional mode, his voice deep and thunderous:
"Alright, now let's turn our attention back to the most important battlefield of the night!"
"After the brutal competition among the mentor teams in the first three rounds, the twelve top students who remained will fight their final battle on this stage today!"
Hua Shao's voice suddenly became deep and menacing.
"Notice!"
"Tonight is the semi-final; there's no sentimentality, no script!"
"Only a 50% survival rate!"
"Of the twelve trainees, only six can remain to advance to the final championship!"
These words caused an uproar in the room!
"A 50% elimination rate? Has Wang Dazhong gone mad?"
"That's ruthless! This is the semi-finals! Eliminating half the team is truly a matter of one step into hell and one step into heaven!"
"Now, please welcome our twelve rising stars of the music scene to the stage!"
At Hua Shao's command, the large screen on the stage backdrop instantly cracked open, and twelve spotlights pierced the exit like sharp swords.
One by one, the students walked out.
Some of them go for a heavy metal rock style.
Some of them adopt a melancholic folk song style.
Some also adopt a Korean dance style.
Each time someone came out, there were cheers from the audience, and the atmosphere was so lively it was like a pot boiling over.
Until Hua Shao took a deep breath and called out that name in a trembling high-pitched voice:
"The last one!"
"She is the embodiment of charity, a walking lucky charm, and a stunningly beautiful goddess who amazes us all—Jiang Baizhi from Team Naying!!"
boom--!!!
If the cheers of the previous eleven people were like ocean waves, then the screams that erupted when Jiang Bai appeared were like a super-strong hurricane!
The audience members who were originally seated seemed to have been put on springs.
They all stood up in a flash.
Countless light boards lit up instantly, illuminating the studio as if it were daytime.
Jiang Bai lifted her fitted dress, put on her loafers, and walked out of the passage.
That touch of pale yellow, under the cool lights of late autumn, looked just like a yellow rose blooming in despair on ruins.
It's like an elf who has strayed into the mortal world and folded its wings.
A yellow bow trembled slightly in her hair, highlighting her stunning face. She was so beautiful that the audience below the stage dared not even breathe loudly, for fear of disturbing the goddess!
After the silence, a tidal wave of exclamations erupted.
"My goodness, the goddess looks like a bouquet of yellow roses today!"
"The goddess seems to be glowing!"
"With her standing here, I even feel like there's no need to compete; we should just give her the award."
"Agreed! A no-brainer vote!"
In the center of the stage, twelve contestants stood in a row.
Jiang Bai stood at the very edge, wearing the most eye-catching yellow, but he bowed his head slightly, behaving with extreme humility.
Hua Shao walked to Jiang Bai's side, feeling the faint fragrance emanating from her so close at hand, and his voice unconsciously softened by a third:
"Jiang Baizhi, I heard you weren't feeling well after the school sports meet. Are you in good shape to handle the high-intensity semi-final today?"
Jiang Bai raised his head slightly, a smile playing on his lips, his voice firm:
"Thank you for your concern, Hua Shao. I'm fine."
"In today's battle, Bai Zhi... will fight to the very end."
The fans in the audience immediately became excited.
"good--!!"
"Goddess, you're awesome!!"
"Persist to the end!!"
Hua Shao gestured for silence, then, with a serious expression, announced the rules for the first round of the competition:
"Alright! Now that we've introduced our twelve semi-finalists, let's announce the survival rules for the first round!"
"A four-person free-for-all, a life-or-death situation!"
As soon as the rules were announced, the entire audience let out another low gasp.
Hua Shao then began to explain the details.
There are twelve people, divided into three groups of four.
The first and second place finishers in each group will advance directly to the second round.
The third and fourth place winners were placed in the waiting pool.
As a result, six people from the three groups advanced, while six people were put on hold pending a decision.
The six people who are still waiting will compete for two more spots in the end.
This rule seems fair, but in reality, it heavily relies on luck.
If you happen to be drawn into a group with three top players, it will definitely be a battle of gods, with blood flowing like a river!