Chapter 75: I Want to Sing!
Translator:Henyee TranslationsEditor:Henyee Translations
Special mission: Detected that host is present at a concert venue, now assigning the mission below:
Perform a song that is wholeheartedly enjoyed by eighty thousand concert-goers.
Mission Success: Receive a celestial cultivation method: Divine Inspection Technique.
Mission Failure: Host must adopt the title of Fairy.
Note: This mission cannot be rejected.
An Lin:
An Lin seriously felt like smashing the system.
Him becoming Fairy An Lin?
Hed rather die than adopt such a title!
The system either remained silent or gave him all these stupid missions! Has it come under the bad influence of Xiao Hong?
To sing a song that was wholeheartedly enjoyed by eighty thousand people?
For f*cks sake, the whole concert can probably only take eighty thousand at max capacity!
Even if Dongfang Xue was extremely popular and all the seats in the venue were filled as a result, he still had to sing something that was to everyones liking.
This was simply far too difficult!
Although An Lins singing wasnt bad, he couldnt compare to Dongfang Xue
Dongfang Xues singing had already elevated everyones expectations through the roof, to now sing something that was enjoyed by everyone immediately following Dongfang Xues brilliant performance
That was simply impossible!
Did you know why there were so few singers that came to collaborate with Dongfang Xue at her concerts?
It was because the audience would always draw comparisons between Dongfang Xue and the collaborative singer, and be disappointed by the stark contrast, prompting them to say things like:
So this is (insert singers name)? Whats this trash that theyre singing!?
Most renowned singers did not dare to collaborate with Dongfang Xue for fear that their reputations would be swept to the ground.
It was instead the singers that werent very popular that often performed during the rest intervals at Dongfang Xues concerts, simply as they had nothing to lose anyway.
Their objective was, of course, simply to strive for more screen-time. Things like reputation and the audiences reaction were not important to them.
The audience did not have very high expectations for these singers, treating them as mere fodder anyway. As long as they did not sing out of tune, it was ok.
If An Lin was to come on to the stage to perform now, he would undoubtedly be treated as fodder as well
In the face of Dongfang Xues halo of superiority and the audiences halo of debilitation
Under the effect of both these halos, to sing something that would win over the audience
He only wanted to say one thing,f*ck this system! If you wanted to make me Fairy An Lin, just tell me, why go through such a roundabout route!?
An Lin fell into deep despair but had no choice to accept reality.
Abandon all hope, then await a future transformation?
No!
Although there was very little hope, he definitely couldnt give up!
An Lin would never bend to the will of another!
The system had completely ignited his fighting spirit. He wanted to struggle! He wanted to fight!
Calm Celestial Maiden, I want to sing on stage! An Lin said to the classical beauty in front of him.
What!?
Tian Lingling immediately let out a surprised yell.
Wasnt An Lin here to obtain a signature? Why did he suddenly want to sing at Dongfang Xues concert!?
A hint of shock also flashed in Dongfang Xues eyes, but a glow of excitement soon took its place. I can arrange that, when would you like to take the stage?
Id like to take the stage after you finish your next song. If its possible, could you please talk me up a little bit before you exit the stage An Lin became more and more embarrassed as he stated his request.
Dongfang Xue covered her mouth and chuckled lightly. Sure thing, do you have any notable singing achievements or prizes and awards? I cant just make stuff up.
An Lin cleared his throat. Cough I was the champion of the Shan City Eighth Middle School Singing Competition, does that count?
Dongfang Xue:
Tian Lingling:
There was a shared sentiment in their hearts. Of course that didnt f*cking count!
This was a concert for Dongfang Xue, the most popular singer in the Hua Nation, perhaps even the whole continent!
You want her to brag to the audience about some middle school singing competition award?
To brag about this kind of bullsh*t award, you might as well go kill yourself!
Cough. Dongfang Xue almost involuntarily choked on her own saliva.
She forced a smile onto her face. Mr. An, just leave your opening introduction to me. I hope you can perform well tonight. Tell Ms. Liu which song you would like to perform and shell take care of the rest
An Lin nodded with a solemn expression.
As long as Dongfang Xue talked him up a little bit, the eighty thousand fans might regard him as more than just fodder, perhaps high-grade food, or even celestial food!
As a result, the effects of the audiences halo of debilitation would be weakened significantly!
The issue of the halo of debilitation appeared to be resolved.
But what about Dongfang Xues halo of superiority?
He couldnt just ask her to intentionally sing badly on stage, then step on the stage himself and show her up.
To do something like this, not only would his conscience not allow it, Dongfang Xue would most likely immediately refuse.
She was a narcissist, there was no way shed ruin her own reputation like that!
An Lin was at a bit of a loss.
Even if the audience were to regard him as a serious singer and not some sideshow, what could he do to win them over?
Use his skills as the middle school singing champion to win them over?
Even though An Lins vocal cords had received a significant improvement now that he was a cultivator at the Tenth Stage Dao Body, he had to admit, his singing skills were nowhere near Dongfang Xues level.
If you were to compare him to some other run-of-the-mill singer, hed do fine.
But this was Dongfang Xue! A singer standing at the pinnacle of the industry!
This was her concert, and the audience was used to hearing singing of her absurdly high quality. An Lin had no hope at all of winning the audience over with his pathetic singing skills.
Aside from his singing skills, what else could he utilize?
Something that could instantaneously turn the tables, like some sort of trump card
If he couldnt compete in singing skill alone, all of it came down to song choice then.
He had to choose something that could instantly make the audiences eyes light up, as only then could he achieve an unexpected result.
Suddenly, he thought of a song that was engraved very deeply into his memory.
This was a song that no audience member wouldve heard of, but it was an extremely moving song.
If it was that song hed have a chance!
Mr. An, I have to take the stage now, hurry up and choose your song!
Dongfang Xue smiled and waved at An Lin before striding out toward the stage.
After Dongfang Xue had left, Tian Lingling immediately sidled up to An Lin. Hey, hey, Fake Daoist Priest, what the hell are you doing!? Why do you suddenly want to sing?
A bitter smile appeared on An Lins face. I have no choice. Not only do I have to sing, but I also have to win over an audience of eighty thousand through my singing. If I were to fail, youd probably be able to see me in female garments every day
Hah? Tian Linglings bright eyes widened.
Although she did not know why An Lin had to wear female garments if he were to fail, the thought of it still got her quite excited
Mr. An, have you thought about what accompaniment youd like for your song? Ms. Liu made her way toward An Lin. It was his turn to take the stage soon so he had to make a decision.
An Lin shook his head. I dont need any accompaniment!
What!? Ms. Liu stared at An Lin blankly.
To sing at a concert with no accompaniment?
Are you kidding!?
Tian Linglings eyes glowed even brighter. No accompaniment, to win over an audience of eighty thousand with his vocals alone
Didnt that mean shed be able to see An Lin in female garments as soon as tomorrow?
An Lin earnestly nodded his head at Ms. Liu.
What he was about to sing was a song from The United University of Cultivation.
There was no one in the mortal world who knew how to perform the song.
His vocals would just have to suffice.