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Chapter 139 I will become a Buddha by myself without reading scriptures

"Grandma, what if we lose?"

Before leaving, Qi Yuan asked Ye Ranzhi a question. When the question reached her ears, the old man's gentle and refined demeanor seemed to be slightly disturbed.

Those eyes, reflecting decades of wisdom and experience, widened slightly, as if a sudden breeze had brushed across the surface of a lake, causing ripples that quickly returned to calm.

Will he lose too?
Everyone loses, but Ye Ranzhi had never seen Chen Ping lose. His personal abilities were too strong; in that pioneering era of art and literature, it was difficult for him to lose...

what about now?

Now that his works are being released, can he still maintain his so-called invincible status?
Ye Ran subconsciously wanted to deny it, but she was also very interested in this boy who was valued by both her grandson and granddaughter.

"Let's talk about it after we lose."

The person who can beat him must be no ordinary person.

……

His grandmother's words still echoed in his ears. Qi Yuan stood on the stage and smiled helplessly. Just as he had feared, he had indeed lost.

He longed to witness his grandfather's life, but the world keeps turning no matter who leaves. Rather than dwelling on the past, he decided to witness a new legend firsthand.

Peaks are meant to be surpassed, and Qi Yuan had full confidence in Yu Wei. However, to ensure that he always stayed on the right path, he would definitely have to urge him on...

If I can't be a ruler, then I'll be a capable minister.

With Yu Wei's solid skills and his intelligence, becoming a top figure in the entertainment industry wouldn't be a problem for him.
Apart from him, everyone else at the scene was still in a state of confusion.

You mean, this young heartthrob who's still writing flops of novels actually defeated the number one celebrity in the entertainment industry?
Dude, isn't this a bit too much of a leap?

They were still reeling from the shock. One bombshell after another had dropped: not only had Mr. Chen's posthumous work been published, but he had also lost.

Younger audiences might not care much; the name Chen Ping is just a title. But for those who experienced that golden age firsthand, he was a true god-level artist who never lost.

The result was that this universally recognized top Chinese music star, whose peak period works were actually defeated by a new original song by Yu Wei.

They witnessed history without any warning, and even unconsciously set the wheels of history in motion...

It wasn't until Qi Yuan reluctantly cast his vote that the audience realized that Yu Wei actually had the qualifications to challenge his seniors.

He's too low-key and doesn't put on airs. Plus, he's writing online novels and doing all sorts of mischief and antics, so people often overlook his talent.

The downside of being down-to-earth is that your authority will be weakened. If you are too easygoing, others will take you for granted over time. It's the same principle.

People were used to the approachable Yu Wei, but when they looked back, they realized that he had been improving all along.

Normally, it wouldn't have been a problem for him to climb the stairs step by step, but today he kicked Chen Ping's coffin lid away...

This is a small step for Yu Wei, but a giant leap for the Chinese music scene; it is a signal of a changing era.

So the future belongs to Yu Wei?

Yu Wei said he didn't want to take on this responsibility, even though he estimated that others probably couldn't handle the task of carrying the dog either, he still didn't want to.

In today's online environment, firstly, isn't this thing just used as a target? To create gods and overthrow them...

Empty titles offer no real benefit and subject you to scrutiny from everyone—it's exhausting.

In reality, there is no such thing as the number one person in the entertainment industry, because there will always be people who question how good one is.

Especially after the widespread use of the internet, the concept of being the "number one" has become even less relevant. Skills have declined, honors are outdated, achievements are superficial, and they lack real value...

Even in competitive fields, the title of "number one" is fiercely contested, let alone in a field like the entertainment industry where there are no competitions or standards. Who decides who is number one and who is number two?
Just like in Yu Wei's hometown, Earth, there are hardly any large-scale music competitions that are fair and just. The box office is more and more inflated, and the ratings are more and more manipulated, so it is difficult to produce a truly deserving number one.

But on Blue Star, there is one, because Chen Ping died early.

The words may be crude, but the principle is sound. Yu Weizhen really felt that Chen Ping was only spared criticism because he died young. If he were still alive now, he would be criticized even for the slightest decline in his career.

I bet if someone doesn't recognize a young heartthrob's name on a TV show, they'll get a fan club rally...

He was undisputed for two reasons: firstly, he was very capable, and secondly, he died at the height of his success.

This is a good thing for artists.

In today's online environment, it's practically impossible for a new generation of pioneers to emerge, since no matter how good someone is, they will always be questioned.

But because of Chen Ping, there's now an extra fast track...

If you defeat the number one person, then you become the number one person, right?

The more undisputed the former number one is, the more valuable the successor will be. I have never lost a game to him. Do you know him but not me?

Chen Ping's existence has made the abstract concept of "the first person" concrete, something Yu Wei hadn't expected.

Of course, he is still not enough now.

The number one doesn't have to step down after losing a single game, but there's no doubt that Yu Wei's prestige will be greatly enhanced after the show airs.

"Absolutely amazing!"

Meng Han, sitting in the guest seats, let out a long sigh and broke the silence with a remark that brought the bewildered crowd back to reality.

The show had to continue. He was the most senior member present and had already interacted with both Yu Wei and Chen Ping, so he undoubtedly had the most authority to speak at this point. Yes, he had lost to both...

During those few noisy minutes at the scene, Meng Han thought a lot. As musicians who rose to prominence in the post-Chen Ping era, they had not been able to break free from Chen Ping's constraints, let alone surpass him.

But if it's this kid, there might actually be a chance.

He was never influenced by Chen Ping, and his style was unique. He was completely unrecognizable, had a wide variety of tricks up his sleeve, and his potential had not yet been fully explored.

If someone absolutely has to overcome Chen Ping, Yu Wei is definitely the most likely candidate; he is the only variable.

But that's not enough yet. He needs to be accepted by more older people, and it seems his psychological issues haven't resolved yet...

At times like these, all we need to do is wait for the flowers to bloom; excessive mythology and praise will only hinder Yu Wei's growth.

The show couldn't just be broadcast like that, so Meng Han decided to gloss over this important matter and help Yu Weizangfeng.

"Why should a chivalrous person need a famous sword?"

A true knight-errant doesn't need a famous sword, but relies on his own level of cultivation. This statement downplays the nature of Chen Ping's posthumous work.

There's no need to view that song as representing Chen Ping himself; it's just a song now, or simply a swordsman's sword.

Qi Yuan, despite relying on his famous sword, still couldn't win, which perfectly illustrates the meaning of "Why bother?"

Meng Han's words successfully pulled everyone back from their off-stage speculations. Yu Wei won not actually against Chen Ping himself, but against Qi Yuan, who wielded "Chen Ping's Sword."

This summary, while acknowledging Yu Wei's outstanding performance, also limited the topic to the competition itself, clearly attempting to control the spread of public opinion.

His meaning was clear: let's talk about the game, stop with the irrelevant stuff...

But to say that Meng Han is conservative would be a lie, because the second half of "Why should a chivalrous person rely on a famous sword?" is "I become a Buddha by myself and do not read scriptures."

Chanting scriptures is the path to Buddhahood. If one is already a Buddha, why would one need to read scriptures? The unspoken second half of his statement was his true evaluation of Yu Weizhen.

They were all just imitators of Chen Ping; only Yu Wei, who did not read scriptures, was most likely to be a true Buddha!

Meng Han's words still carry weight, bringing the focus back to the program itself. Even if public opinion arises, it is relatively controllable and will not put too much pressure on Yu Wei.

Whether he can ultimately attain Buddhahood depends on his own destiny...

Meng Han's strategy of restraint and release was quite ingenious, and Yu Wei could naturally see it as well. It can only be said that Teacher Meng truly deserves the title of teacher, as he is very considerate of his juniors at crucial moments.

I never expected that this stubborn, belligerent uncle would have such a thoughtful side.

Yu Wei silently remembered his kindness; there are still many good people in life. However, he dared not respond to the unspoken second half of the sentence, displaying the self-awareness typical of a loser.

After everyone calmed down, the recording of the sixth episode of "Music Blind Box" came to an end.

Even though the director had called for the day to end, no one on set moved and remained in place, still processing what they had just seen and heard.

Even the audience didn't leave immediately. Although Teacher Meng had taken back the decision, what happened tonight was still a bit unsettling.

They will probably never forget this performance for the rest of their lives...

The first person to get up and leave was Yu Wei. He hadn't updated the second chapter of his novel yet, and he still had to write after finishing the show.

More importantly, he felt that if he didn't leave now, he wouldn't be able to leave later; it was time to go home.

Seeing that Yu Wei was making a move, the others slowly began to pack their things. Since the person in charge had already run away, there was no need for them to stand there like idiots.

Qi Luoan and Shen Yutong from the audience were the first to run away. They were also easy to recognize, so they ran away before anyone could react.

Shen Yutong was basically dragged out by Qi Luoan; she didn't really have time to react...

So, you just said Chen Ping is an old-fashioned relic?
More importantly, it turns out that Yu Wei has already reached that level. Although he is still far from truly reaching the top, his work, which can directly defeat Chen Ping's, is undoubtedly of high quality.

Perhaps this era does need a new legend, and these practitioners cannot stand still and live in the past.

"An'an, do you think Yu Wei will become the leading figure in the new generation of the literary and artistic world?"

Qi Luoan definitely has the right to speak on this matter, since both of them have some connection with her.

"do not know."

Qi Luo'an didn't distrust Yu Wei; she just didn't know if Yu Wei wanted to, especially since he'd been busy writing a suspense novel lately...

In comparison, she still felt that Yu Wei was more interested in writing books.

During variety show recordings, there are confidentiality agreements for the audience. The audience is self-disciplined, and the production team also exercises certain controls, so a lot of information does not leak out.

The previous episodes of "Music Blind Box" were like this; before they aired, viewers were basically unaware of the program's content.

But this time is different. Today's program is full of topics, and the audience simply can't suppress their desire to share. With so many people, the production team can't keep up.

Almost on the night the recording ended, news spread like wildfire that Chen Ping's posthumous work would be featured in the sixth episode of "Music Blind Box".

While netizens were shocked, they heard even more astonishing news: the song had actually lost...

Who, who exactly is it, can bring that great man down from his pedestal?

Could it be that Teacher Meng Han is finally going to take revenge and wipe away her shame?
(End of this chapter)