r18novel Chapter 706 Musashi's Underworld Performance!
Chapter 706 Musashi's Underworld Performance!
"Next up is the uniquely styled Musashi Rina!"
The spotlight moved again.
"I'm Musashi Rina, please support me!"
Musashi struts onto the stage with an air of indifference, constantly blowing kisses to the audience and judges.
In the audience, Xiao Zhi tilted his head and said, "I feel like I've seen this person somewhere before?"
"Pikachu?" Pikachu scratched its head as well.
I don't know, I can't recognize it.
Xiaoyun couldn't help but complain.
Are you doing this on purpose? I wouldn't recognize you with those big-framed glasses on.
"Let me show you what real art is!"
The stage lights suddenly dimmed.
Musashi tossed her head and raised her hands high: "Pumpkin Monster, Will-o'-the-Wisp! Meow Meow Smoke Bomb ready! Get the atmosphere going!"
"Pumpkin~"
The pumpkin monster was suddenly engulfed in purple flames, which spread around the stage.
Meow Meow sighed, pulled out several round balls from under her cloak, and threw them on the ground.
boom! boom! boom!
Thick smoke exploded instantly, quickly filling half of the stage.
Combined with will-o'-the-wisps, it creates a hazy and eerie atmosphere.
"Shadow Ball! Frenzied Scratching!"
The pumpkin monster conjured several shadow orbs, which collided and exploded in front of it.
Meanwhile, under Musashi's intimidating gaze, Meow Meow gritted her teeth and rushed into the smoke, unleashing her only move: frantically scratching!
"I'll give it my all, meow!"
Click, click, click!
When the Shadow Ball explodes, it creates a cutting-edge airflow as Meowth frantically scratches.
The energy mixed with will-o'-the-wisps exploded in the smoke into eerie purple fireworks!
Fireworks continued to bloom, carrying a bizarre and whimsical beauty reminiscent of a dark fairy tale.
"This... uses explosions to create energy fireworks. Although the principle is crude, the visual effect is indeed unique, with a kind of primal impact."
Ba tide rubbed her temples and gave her evaluation.
My daughter couldn't find a suitable adjective for the moment.
She doesn't quite understand horror aesthetics.
"Cough cough..."
Just as the judges were struggling with their decision, Musashi's performance entered its most breathtaking phase.
She cleared her throat and then began to sing.
If that can be called singing.
"The Northeast is my hometown~~~"
"The song brought out a beautiful image~~~"
Every word was out of tune, and every note was teetering on the edge of cracking.
If you can't hit the high notes, you force it; if you can't hit the low notes, you just howl.
It's like getting some Furongwang merchandise.
The audience was deathly silent.
I wasn't shocked, but rather... embarrassed.
Sharp and trembling, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a ghostly wail.
"What am I listening to? Why am I suffering like this here?"
"Singing can be down-to-earth, but it can't be grounded in reality."
"What kind of hellish art is this?!"
"Is this some kind of battle strategy?"
Meow Meow was going crazy on stage: "Help meow, judges, please ring the bell! I can't take it anymore!"
Kojiro, who was selling goods, was also dumbfounded, and dropped his soda.
"No, no, who upset her again?"
The pumpkin monster had given up thinking and silently unleashed its will-o'-the-wisps, its expression turning into (╥﹏╥), pretending to be just an emotionless pumpkin lantern.
I can't hear anything, and I know nothing.
Serena stared blankly: "Is this...is this also part of the performance? Or is it some new art form?"
Yulijia had already buried her face in Citron's arms: "I don't want to hear it! It's such a scary sound!"
Xiaoyun's lips twitched; all she could say was...
Wow, that's so classy...
However, it must be said that, against this specific, eerie, and unsettling stage backdrop,
Musashi's voice somehow fit the atmosphere perfectly.
A bizarre, unsettling, yet irresistibly funny sense of connection.
"The moonlight, so warm, has touched my heart!!!"
Finally, this auditory torture came to an abrupt end, like a guitar with a broken string, with Musashi delivering a distorted sound that was worthy of being called the limit of human endurance.
The smoke dissipated, and the will-o'-the-wisp went out.
Meow Meow and Pumpkin Monster were panting heavily, looking completely exhausted.
Musashi then struck what he considered an incredibly elegant, black swan-like pose as his final act.
He knelt on one knee, one hand on his chest, the other outstretched to the sky, looking expectantly at the judges and the audience.
"Does it sound good?"
Silence fell.
It was truly the kind of silence where you could hear a pin drop.
The judges exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions indescribably complex.
Finally, Pierre broke the silence with a dry cough: "Uh, a very, very unique performance. Musashi Rina has once again shown us the infinite possibilities of art."
Ba Xi rubbed her temples, trying to organize her thoughts: "The idea... is very bold, bringing different elements to the stage. This spirit of experimentation is commendable, but perhaps the balance of aesthetics could be further refined..."
To put it bluntly, this performance was one of the most unique in Ba Xi's commentary career.
Ai'er forced a smile, her lips stiff: "It...it's impressive."
Whether it's a good impression or a psychological trauma, we don't know.
The other judges also reluctantly offered their evaluations:
"It's quite unique."
“It’s exciting.”
"It opened the door to a new world."
Musashi looked expectantly at the judges:
"Really? Then I'll sing another one?"
The judges said, "There's absolutely no need for that!"
Host Pierre quickly smoothed things over: "I see that Ms. Jessie Lina and her Pokémon are tired. Please go backstage to rest for now. Next, let's welcome the last contestant!"
Musashi reluctantly walked off the stage, muttering to himself as he went, "Honestly, he's only just started singing, he hasn't even had his fill yet, and he doesn't know how to appreciate it."
In the audience, Emilia's lips twitched:
"Singing so well, is this person's side job doing voice-over work for haunted house backgrounds?"
......
"Finally, please welcome the shining star from Sinnoh, Dawn!!"
"Oh!!!"
The applause instantly turned into thunderous applause, mixed with whistles and cheers.
After the first two rounds, Xiao Guang has already won over the vast majority of the audience with his strength.
Xiao Guang calmly walked onto the stage, and she changed into a new performance outfit.
The main color is a deep starry blue, adorned with silver star and moon patterns. The skirt is designed with gradient tulle that sways gently with each step.
Regardless of winning or losing, make sure you have all the equipment!
She didn't say anything, but simply tossed out two Poké Balls.
boom!boom!
"Kou Jie~"
On the left, accompanied by the classic laugh, Gengar appears with its signature wide grin, its small eyes gleaming with cunning.
On the right, a shield-shaped bluish-gray figure immediately appeared, its single golden eye in the center scanning the entire area, exuding a kingly aura.
Gengar and Aegislash? This combination is rarely seen!
"Two ghost-themed ones? What kind of theme is this? A Halloween party?"
"The attributes don't match either, ghost + steel? How is she going to combine these two styles?"
"But it feels so cool! The contrast is so cute!"
On the judges' panel, mentor Ba Xi leaned forward slightly, her eyes filled with interest.
This combination is interesting.
Queen Aier sat up straight, her gaze fixed on Hikaru: "Come on, Hikaru, let me see where your limits are!"
On stage, Xiao Guang closed his eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and whispered:
"Gengar - Trick Room".
"Kou Jie!"
Gengar grinned, its red eyes shining brightly!
It spreads its arms, making a spreading motion with its hands in front of its chest.
In an instant, a semi-transparent cubic space rapidly expanded from it, instantly enveloping the entire performance area!
Just as the magic space was formed, Xiao Guang's second command was seamlessly executed:
"Blue-gray, the King's Shield!"
"sword!"
The golden eye in the center of the Aegislash's shield burst forth with dazzling light!
Typically, the King's Shield is a barrier that provides absolute defense.
But at this moment, Qinghui did not use his energy to build a barrier, but instead poured all his energy into the stage floor beneath his feet!
Om-!
A golden energy pattern spread rapidly along the ground, forming a huge, luminous emblem in the very center of the stage!
Pierre exclaimed excitedly, "My goodness! Miss Xiaoguang's Shield Sword Monster has actually converted the defensive energy of the King's Shield into a visible mark. This requires extremely strong energy control."
"Now--"
Xiao Guang's voice rang out again:
"Gengar, Shadow Ball! Blue Grey, use the Divine Sword!"
"Kou Jie~"
Gengar clasped its hands together in front of its chest, and dense Ghost-type energy gathered wildly, condensing into a giant Shadow Ball larger than Gengar itself!
But instead of launching it, it lifted it up with both hands, as if holding up a small black hole, and suspended it in the center of the magic space.
At the same time, the blue-gray color instantly transformed into a sword!
The sharp blade was drawn from its sheath with a clang, transforming into a massive golden holy sword!
The light from the Shadow Orb and the Holy Sword began to merge, the black shadows and golden holy light permeating each other.
Under the effect of the magic space, light and shadow began to flow in violation of the laws of physics.
The shadows floated upwards, while the light sank downwards, creating a vortex of light and shadow in mid-air!
"Unleash! The Power of the Underworld!"
Xiao Guang spread his arms.
Gengar suddenly hurled a Shadow Ball high into the air! At the same time, Blue Grey swung his sword upwards!
The sword light caught up with the shadow orb!
Crack!
The Shadow Orb burst open at the very top!
The energy of the explosion was restrained and shaped by the sword energy of the holy sword, turning into countless blurry ghostly phantoms!
At this moment, in the center of the stage, the enormous royal emblem made of the King's Shield energy shone brightly!
Under the light, the ghosts knelt down and bowed down to the mark in the center of the stage!
A vortex of light and shadow slowly rotates above them, providing a magical backdrop.
The majestic royal emblem shone brightly, receiving the worship of its subjects.
This scene is filled with an epic visual quality.
It perfectly embodies the solemnity of a religious ceremony and the powerful impact of extreme contrast.
Hachishio stared intently at the stage, astonished by what she was seeing, and murmured:
"It is remarkable that two different energies can be balanced, achieving unity in contradiction and sublimation of each other."
Ai'er also stood up, her red lips slightly parted, her eyes filled with shock.
As Queen Carlos, she had seen countless spectacular performances, but this scene still gave her a thrill.
A few seconds later, Xiao Guang gently raised his hand: "Disperse."
The ghostly figure slowly dissipated.
The vortex of light and shadow gradually subsided.
Gengar floated back to Dawn's left, grinning, its crimson eyes full of smugness.
The Aegislash returned to its shield form, standing on the right, majestic and silent, with only its single golden eye still retaining the holy light it had just received.
In the center of the stage, only the fading light and shadow of the royal emblem remained, proving that what had just happened was not an illusion.
silence.
A near-vacuum silence that lasted for ten seconds.
Then
Wow!!!
Applause, cheers, whistles, screams—all the sounds erupted at that moment.
"Xiao Guang! Xiao Guang! Xiao Guang!"
"A miracle! This is a miracle!"
"This performance was worth the ticket price!"
"I never knew acting could be this good. What have I been watching before...?"
Shana watched from below the stage, her eyes filled with undisguised admiration: "That was amazing, it was like a performance from another dimension."
Mi Rufei cupped her hands to her heart, her eyes sparkling as if stars were shining: "Senior Xiao Guang, you are indeed the best."
Emilia bit her lip, but in the end, she could only whisper, "You win."
Although you're very unwilling, you have to admit that the strength of the team is undeniable.
The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.
This performance is not only a combination of moves, but also requires corresponding strength to support it.
She can't do it yet, at least not now.
Musashi watched the performance, opened his mouth as if to say something like "That's all there is to it" or "I could do that too," but ultimately shut his mouth in frustration.
First, the current Dawn is no longer the newcomer who competed with her for the top coordinator position in Sinnoh two years ago.
Now, she is a true master of glamour.
Secondly, she simply couldn't win! The gap was too wide to be bridged by effort alone!
Ash exclaimed, "Dawn is even stronger now than she was at the Grand Festival."
Serena looked at Hikaru in disbelief: "That's amazing!"
Each of the three performances was completely different, and each one was more amazing than the last!
How is this done?
I just can't understand this scoundrel.
Yulijia hugged Dongdong Mouse and looked at Xiaoguang with admiration: "Sister Xiaoguang is like a princess in a fairy tale now, no, she should be a queen!"
On the judges' panel, all the judges stood up. Not out of politeness, but because they couldn't help themselves!
Ba Xi clapped her hands repeatedly, and even she, usually so composed, couldn't help but feel a little excited: "The technique, the creativity, and the splendor are all perfect."
"Without a doubt, Dawn has expanded the possibilities of Pokémon moves to a new level!"
Ai'er didn't speak; she just stood there, watching Xiao Guang on the stage, who was breathing slightly heavily, her eyes filled with burning fighting spirit.
As expected, the final opponent is still you.
Dawn, a top coordinator from Sinnoh.
Needless to say, the scores displayed on the big screen speak for themselves.
Xiao Guang advanced to the finals with an overwhelming advantage and without any suspense!
Xiao Guang bowed to thank the judges and the audience.
Gengar playfully gave a comical bow, while Aegislash tilted its shield slightly in respect.
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