FWTS Chapter 080
The other member of the Er Zhang duo, Zhang Fan, who comes from a Peking Opera background, was even more excited than Zhang Quan.
"Before this, there have been many attempts by rock singers and bands to fuse rock and Peking Opera, forming this branch of rock music exclusive to our Huaxia. However, true Peking Opera rock is very rare, very rare indeed. Many have just played around with it, only incorporating a little bit of Peking Opera style into rock music! True Peking Opera rock is extremely rare!"
Zhang Fan exclaimed, "To sing Peking Opera rock well, not only do you need to truly understand rock music, but you also need to be proficient in Peking Opera. Both of these are very difficult, rock is difficult, Peking Opera is even more difficult, and combining the two is even harder! The hardest part is truly integrating the two, not only in melody but also in singing style, not only in skin but also in flesh and blood. Otherwise, it's easy to end up as a chimera! And him, Hou Muyun! He has perfectly fused these two together! Let's not talk about the erhu, I'm not qualified to comment. This is definitely at the level of a master! It might even be considered monstrous level, it's truly incredible!"
"Oh, by the way, one more thing. You must come to our concert!"
Zhang Quan, who loves a good spectacle, added, "Monkey King, you're too rebellious not to use this song for the competition. How about singing it again!"
Hou Muyun repeatedly thanked them, "I'll definitely come to the concert, I must come! The praise from the two Zhang mentors is too high, it's exaggerated, I don't dare to accept it!"
"Who's exaggerating? There's nothing exaggerated about it!"
Xian Xian pointed at Hou Muyun, "No, you're terrifying, too terrifying! There's no one like you! You really scared us! I still can't believe the performance just now! My God, how can you play the erhu so crazily! My God, how can you sing Peking Opera and rock so crazily!"
Looking at the production team, "Director, can I apply for a direct pass? Let this guy go straight to the concert! I really don't want to be challenged by him! Who said he's the Monkey King, he's simply a monkey demon, a monkey monster, always causing trouble! No? Then can I apply to withdraw from this program? It's too scary! I want to go home!"
Ami raised her hand, "I want to withdraw too! Your program team is too wicked! Last night, during dinner, when we asked what song this Monkey King would sing today, no wonder you guys wouldn't say! If I had known this, I definitely wouldn't have come!"
The production team found it both funny and speechless. Sis, we didn't know this guy would play like this either! Of course, if we had known, we wouldn't have told you!
Many of the audience members had watched the live broadcast last night and knew that Ami and the others had dinner cooked by Hou Muyun. Thinking about this, it was probably yesterday that these celebrity mentors tried to get information from the production team and Hou Muyun. After imagining the scene, it became even more interesting.
As for whether last night's dinner might have led to these celebrity mentors and the production team's support for Hou Muyun, was it still important after seeing such a performance?
Speaking of which, if someone like this isn't supported, then who should be supported!
Ami looked at Hou Muyun, "Monkey King, you're really amazing, you've truly impressed me! Apart from your musical abilities, your singing is definitely the most outstanding contestant I've ever seen, not only in this show but in all the shows I've participated in! And what Zhang Quan just said about Peking Opera rock, I completely agree! Before this, I wasn't very familiar with Peking Opera rock, but it's quite a coincidence that I heard a band combining this segment 'Climbing the Mountain to Fight the Tiger' with rock music, if I remember correctly, it should be Xiao Ou. At that time, I was shocked, it was the first time I realized that combining rock and Peking Opera had such great charm. And this time, after hearing your performance, you're even better than him! It's hard to say in terms of rock music, but your Peking Opera singing, you're too professional! The number one in Peking Opera rock, I absolutely agree with the two Zhang mentors!"
It was Shi Shiwu's turn, he shrugged, "I have nothing to say about Monkey's performance and singing!"
Then he pointed at Hou Muyun, "You really came prepared this time, giving us such a show of strength as soon as you arrived, really scared us! And this song of yours, 'Climbing the Mountain to Fight the Tiger', it's obvious you're treating us as tigers to be beaten!"
Ami stood up with her hands on her hips, "Alright, you're treating me and Xian Xian as mother tigers, aren't you?"
Xian Xian also stood up.
Hou Muyun was sweating, "I didn't say that."
Ami: "Doesn't matter who said it, the point is it was said. So, for the third challenge, you must choose one between me and Xian Xian, you can't choose Shi Shiwu."
Hou Muyun was taken aback.
Ami said, "You're too strong. Whether we fight sooner or later, we're bound to get hit. It's better to get hit earlier. If we delay, it'll be even harder. Otherwise, we won't be able to record this show!"
Hua Shao chuckled, "Ami's point is, it's not that we fear the monkey stealing, but we fear the monkey plotting!"
Ami nodded, "Exactly!"
Xian Xian agreed with Ami's suggestion and also with Hua Shao's words.
Shi Shiwu shouted to be chosen first.
Er Zhang and Xiao Yu were cheering on the sidelines.
Hou Muyun was speechless, feeling like he was being scolded.
The audience burst into laughter.
The atmosphere was lively.
Hua Shao said, "It seems that the opinions of the five mentor groups about contestant Hou Muyun are quite significant, especially from Ami, Xian Xian, and Shi Shiwu. This clearly shows that contestant Hou Muyun is a formidable opponent for all the mentors. I believe the next challenge will be absolutely exciting! So, contestant Hou Muyun, please choose your third challenge mentor! The Er Zhang duo and Xiao Yu, who have already been challenged, are not in the selection range. Please choose one from Ami, Xian Xian, and Shi Shiwu. Whether it's a male tiger or a female tiger, please choose!"
Hou Muyun sighed, "Teacher Hua Shao, you're also tricking me."
Hua Shao pretended not to hear anything.
Hou Muyun still made his choice, "Teacher Xian Xian, please guide me!"
Xiao Yu jumped up, "I knew it would definitely be Xian Xian!"
Zhang Fan said, "It's Xian Xian again!"
Zhang Quan added, "Last time, Xiao Zhao also chose Xian Xian for the third challenge. This time, the Monkey King also chose Xian Xian! Xian Xian and the third challenge seem to be destined! Last time, Xiao Zhao was stopped by Xian Xian. Xian Xian even has the title of the third challenge killer! I wonder if this time the Monkey King will subdue the mother tiger or if the third challenge killer will continue to dominate!"
Shi Shiwu said, "So you're not choosing me anymore, huh?"
Ami was going crazy, "If I had known, I would have insisted on being chosen! Xian Xian, you must take down this guy, or else the pressure on us will be too much!"
"Got it!"
Xian Xian brandished her hand like a knife menacingly, "If the mother tiger doesn't roar, do you take me for Hello Kitty? Just wait, this time I'll show you the power of the third challenge killer! Swish swish swish, the hand rises and the knife falls, hmph! Monkey, prepare to meet your maker!"
Everyone was amused by Xian Xian.
They began selecting songs, and ultimately chose "A Song for Myself" from the list of surprising songs. It was a coincidence that it was the same as the song "Ordinary People" that defeated the third challenge contestant last time, both by the legendary musician Li Zongsheng from the Chinese music scene.
After selecting this song, Xian Xian was very excited and thrilled. One reason was that she loved this song, and the other was that this song was more infectious to perform, and relatively speaking, had a better chance of winning.
She bumped her fist at Hou Muyun, "Hmph, just you wait, see how I subdue you, you monkey!"
The four mentor groups and the audience all laughed, knowing that there would be a good show next.
After Hou Muyun stepped down, it was the first appearance of the three new contestants. Undoubtedly, these three new contestants all hated Hou Muyun.
After such an opening performance by Hou Muyun, watching others perform, whether it was the celebrity mentors or the audience, they were all less interested. Let alone them, at least two of these contestants felt inadequate and didn't perform well as a result. Then, another contestant was added.
For these contestants, being on the same episode as Hou Muyun was truly a nightmare.
Of course, the production team and celebrity mentors were all professionals. After adding one more contestant, the first round of recording went smoothly. The three contestants earned their challenge qualifications, each challenging Er Zhang, Ami, and Xiao Yu.
An hour later, the second round of recording began. Hou Muyun's third challenge was scheduled for the end of the show. None of the three contestants in the previous rounds succeeded in their challenges!
This was due to their own abilities, but also because the audience's expectations were raised by Hou Muyun!
In the second round, the fourth group challenge, Hou Muyun VS Xian Xian!
Battle begins!
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