Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

In today's world where cultural identity is becoming increasingly symbolic and fast-paced, the adventure of "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales" lies in its refusal to provide an immediately usable "Chinese style" label.

It uses the complexity of sound to reveal that cultural transmission is a difficult, even painful, process...

Like the new growth of dragon scales, the process of metamorphosis is inevitably accompanied by tearing and rupture.

The so-called "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales" are not complete magnificent robes, but fragments scattered in the dust of history, waiting to be identified and pieced together.

This song doesn't even need to be discussed in terms of quality; its concept alone deserves a spot in the next round. Its unexpected elimination can only be described as a hidden gem.

They were careless. How come they didn't notice it back then?

The greatest regret in the world is "what could have been." They could have listened to more of these works, but Yu Wei's misleading actions led to a terrible mistake.

It's too late to regret...

At this point, when people criticized Yu Wei for being a profiteer, it was mainly an accusation of his behavior, not because they genuinely thought the album was bad.

On the contrary, many netizens became interested in the album after hearing that "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales" was a pity, wanting to see what was so regrettable about it.

Although Yu Wei's reputation as a "shady businessman" has intensified, album sales continue to rise steadily.

Netizens were increasingly angry and helpless. There was no revival round in a single-elimination tournament, and the die was cast. They decided to look at the other two songs instead.

This song, "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales," is pretty good. What if the other two songs are even better?

When you compare the results later, it won't seem so bad, and you can accept even if you accidentally throw out the correct answer.

Clearly, this is a form of psychological comfort used to justify one's actions; after missing out, one thinks about finding someone better...

However, this tactic of diverting attention was indeed effective, alleviating everyone's regret considerably. It's not too late to regret it after listening to the other two songs.

With these thoughts in mind, everyone clicked on Lin JJ's "Cao Cao".

In everyone's imagination, the theme of "Cao Cao" should be associated with Peking Opera gongs and drums, or at least with the pipa and the ambush from ten sides.

But when the intro starts, it's not the guzheng or xiao you might expect, but a sharp, metallic electronic sound.

This was completely different from what they had imagined "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," and the audience couldn't help but feel a chill. Surely "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales" couldn't possibly be the best...

However, soon, amidst the industrial electronic rhythms, a crisp zither tremolo suddenly inserts itself, and the song finally gets on track.

"Only heroes read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms"

How can a hero not understand loneliness?

When the first word appeared, everyone paused for two seconds, then dragged the player back to the beginning.

It wasn't because they couldn't hear clearly, but because the texture of the sound was so unique that they had to confirm it again.

It was a voice that had been precisely polished, with a metallic sheen, and every word was sharply defined.

What's even more amazing is his way of handling lyrics; instead of a straightforward singing style, he brings a delicate, dramatic narrative quality to the performance.

He sang the word "loneliness" very softly, the last note falling slightly, like a sigh sinking to the bottom of the water. But there was no weakness in that sigh, only a loneliness unique to a hero...

There were quite a few fans of the Three Kingdoms who were looking forward to this song. From their perspective, the first few lines of the song completely met their expectations.

They never imagined that pop songs could treat historical figures in this way—not through objective description, but by becoming them directly and presenting complex human nature in the first person.

The melody here remains restrained, almost like a recitation, yet it is more powerful than any virtuoso performance.

When he sang "Walking down Changban Slope alone, the moonlight is so gentle," his voice suddenly softened, mixing breathy and real voice, as if a ray of moonlight was really shining through the headphones onto everyone.

The imagery unfolds like a movie scene: a lonely figure under the moonlight, a battlefield engulfed in flames, and a steadfast and resolute goal.

As the music arrangement gradually becomes richer, the electric guitar transforms into an undercurrent in the background, and the drumbeats mimic the sound of horses' hooves, drawing everyone in with the lyrics.

This isn't singing praises of Cao Cao; this is becoming Cao Cao.

The moon of today is not the moon of old, but the moon of today once shone on the ancients. This line has a strong sense of history and finally allows everyone to appreciate its meaning.

This indigenous singer is still incredibly powerful; every note transition and every dynamic shift seems meticulously calculated, yet it feels completely natural.

This situation of missing a group of three is quite complicated...

Before the chorus, the rhythm builds up, and the electronic drum beats become more intense, like the sound of horses' hooves gradually approaching from afar.

A synthesized sound effect resembling the neighing of warhorses was added to the background, appearing and disappearing intermittently, and the singing began to rise, transforming from a whisper into the build-up before a shout.

All the sounds were pushing forward, leading to the impending climax.

The late Eastern Han Dynasty was divided into the Three Kingdoms
The flames of war raged on endlessly.

All the pent-up energy exploded in this one sentence.

He used an angry tone when he said the word "unending," and the audience could hear the subtle tremor in his voice. It was not a technical flaw, but proof of his overflowing emotion.

The background music unfolds in full at this moment, with electric guitar, drums, and electronic beats blending perfectly, blurring the lines between ancient and modern times. This is a battlefield constructed with the sounds of all eras.

"Love and affection are swayed by the chaos of the world; who will brew the wine then?"
The treacherous and deceitful nature of the Three Kingdoms period makes it difficult to define right and wrong.

The electric guitar returns with a completely unrestrained attitude, not merely as a display of virtuosity, but as an outpouring of emotion. The melody suddenly expands, and JJ Lin's voice is full of dramatic tension without being exaggerated.

The interlude after the chorus is another stroke of genius in the whole song.

The electric guitar-led melody no longer simply repeats the intro, but develops variations, as if retelling the story in pure musical language.

The audience closed their eyes, and images they had never seen before appeared before them: the raging fire at Chibi, the rolling waves of the Yangtze River, and the laughter and tears of the heroes.

This poem, "Cao Cao," is not "restoring" history, but rather "reconstructing" it.

It uses the most modern musical languages—rock, electronic, and rap—to collide with the most Eastern themes—history.

This combination is unique and has a great feel to it, but it also makes the whole song less historical. If "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales" is a perfect answer to the historical theme, "Cao Cao" is only 90 at most.

Individually, the two songs are of comparable quality, with "Cao Cao" even having a slight advantage due to its memorable lyrics and melody.

However, if we only discuss the "sense of history", then "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales" is undoubtedly superior.

I still regret listening to the second song, what should I do...?

Cold!

They could only keep listening. If "Hating Dream of the Red Chamber" was even more outstanding and won the competition by crushing the competition, wouldn't the elimination of "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales" be less unacceptable?
Without hesitation, netizens clicked on the last song. Whether they regret it or not depends on how powerful the song is!

With such an arrogant song title, you can't let everyone down...

The song opens with a clean and crisp guitar riff, four steady strums, each sound like a pebble thrown into a calm lake – thud, thud, thud, thud.

After these four simple notes, the bass line quietly slips in, understated and steady, and then the drums join in, unhurried and with a playful rhythm, quite different from the dense sound of regular R&B.

The most ingenious part is the almost imperceptible electronic sound effects in the background, like the sound of an old movie projector turning or the rustling of paper turning.

These sonic details create an auditory "Dream of the Red Chamber" space, as if inviting the listener into a contradictory world that is both classical and modern.

The intro is extremely restrained, without any unnecessary embellishment, yet it already establishes the tone of the song: this is a rather rebellious song.

When David Tao's voice came in, everyone was slightly taken aback. His singing style carried a calmness that was almost like an academic discussion, but at the end of the notes, there was a hint of subtle irony.

The voice was quite distinctive, but after several sentences, no one could hear what they wanted at all...

Where is history?

The theme of the competition at the time was history, and "Hating Dream of the Red Chamber" had absolutely nothing to do with it.

I thought this song was meant to satirize the old and the new, but it turns out it's satirizing "Dream of the Red Chamber" style love.

Compared to the dislike for "Dream of the Red Chamber", this song actually conveys an equal examination, and even carries a good-natured provocation.

Although it's seriously off-topic, the song isn't bad. Its beautiful and sentimental musical style is truly unique, and apart from the native himself, they can't think of anyone else who could replicate it.

"You said you hate more than a hundred girls in Dream of the Red Chamber"
Few of them find happiness.

I told my sister, "Stop torturing yourself."
Overthinking is pointless; love can actually be simple and easy.

By now, everyone has realized that this song has nothing to do with history, but the style is fresh and there's no substitute for it in today's music scene. You might as well listen to it again.

However, for netizens who were seeking solace in listening to music, their spirits had already sunk to rock bottom...

This song is clearly a step below the previous two, not to mention it has little to do with historical themes. Both logically and emotionally, it is the song that should be eliminated the most out of the three.

The other two poems are historical, why are you being treated differently?
They actually submitted this song, thus eliminating the historically rich "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales"?
Regret, in short, I regret it very much.

Netizens are genuinely a bit upset; they've all been fooled by Yu Wei! If it weren't for this guy's antics, how could they have wrongly judged such a great song...

Public discontent surged, and calls for the second brother to be resurrected and continue playing grew louder. If all else failed, swapping him with David Tao would be acceptable.

There's nothing unfair about it; this was the original order of the three songs. "Hate Dream of the Red Chamber" had too obvious weaknesses and should have been eliminated in the first place.

They are speaking out for "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales"!
Those who should have come didn't, and those who shouldn't have come left—it's definitely a conspiracy.

Netizens couldn't reason with the characters in the novel, so they flocked to the comment section of Yu Wei's novel, blaming the author for everything!
"Tao Jiji owes Wang Er a spot in the top 16."

"Let Wang Er continue the competition for Tao Jiji. I agree on Tao Jiji's behalf."

"A conspiracy? How can the Heavenly Dragon Scales be eliminated?"

Yu Wei was completely bewildered as he watched the readers flock to the novel's comment section to attack him. They were the ones who cast the votes, so why was he being blamed?

He also wrote the specific song style and score in the novel, but netizens couldn't resist the words "Dream of the Red Chamber" and voted without thinking twice.

All I can say is that clickbait titles are effective; these days, a good title is half the battle won.

Replacing players is definitely not an option. The competition has already gone through three rounds, and there's no need to change policies at this point and ruin our reputation.

Tomorrow is the match between Tao Jiji and Jiang Siheng. Isn't it ridiculous to change players now?
Many readers in the comments section are already angrily criticizing David Tao for being a "nepotism hire." In fact, his voice and personal style are very distinctive, but netizens obviously won't pay attention to this kind of thing at this moment.

In their eyes, David Tao has become a person who is unworthy of his position due to connections...

"It seems we need to choose someone with real talent for tomorrow's competition, otherwise it will be hard to convince everyone." (End of Chapter)