Chapter 128: Brother Yu Will Make You Look Cool and Take You Flying

“Ready to play? Log in! I, Kai, will carry you all the way to the top.”

“Really?” Xu Mengbai looked skeptical but instinctively opened the game.

Lin Yu glanced at her support character, the newly released hero Doria, and was amazed to see she already had 8,000 mastery points! Definitely a national-level player!

“If you’d told me you were this strong earlier, I’d have just carried you from the start,” Lin Yu said with a beaming smile. “Come on, log in now! Kai’s armor fusion will take you flying!”

Doria paired with Kai Huang—two big ultimates unleashed in succession—would leave the opponents uninstalling the game and starting over.

“I hope the opponents wake up later and find their cups filled with nothing but armor fusions, haha!” Xu Mengbai laughed like a child.

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With some time before going onstage, Lin Yu and Xu Mengbai queued up for a duo match and began a winning streak. At first, Lin Yu was shouting “Armor fusion!” but as the kills piled up, Xu Mengbai excitedly joined in.

Every time Lin Yu, “Kai Dad,” made a kill, Xu Mengbai would shout “Awesome! You’re amazing, brother!”

The heated gaming atmosphere quickly drew envy from others in the makeup room.

Everyone looked over at them. Si Shaozhe’s heart stirred; he wanted to get up but was firmly held down by his manager.

“Don’t move! Finish your makeup properly.”

Faced with the manager’s low, stern warning, Si Shaozhe reluctantly obeyed.

For an artist like him, made famous and supported by the company, there was often little room to argue.

Lin Yu’s free-flowing winning streak elevated them from Diamond directly to King rank. Xu Mengbai treated him like an idol, showering him with praise.

Lin Yu was almost embarrassed by all the compliments when Su Xiaolin came in and saw him blushing and lowering his head.

“This kid is trying to charm girls again while Director Ji isn’t around!” she teased, handing him his stage outfit and urging him to change quickly.

“The competition is about to start—don’t waste time.”

Lin Yu changed and stepped out. The competition venue was already bustling.

As the livestream began, countless viewers flooded in.

“Wow, these tickets are impossible to get! I waited all night! The entire night!”

“So you didn’t get a ticket and are watching the stream? Me too. Fellow sufferers of fate, how about we grab a drink tonight? Hey, girl~”

“Are you trying to drink? Your scheming is so loud I can hear it from Syria!”

“Wuwu, when will Yu-ge take the stage? I miss him!! I’ve been going crazy listening to ‘Time That Can Never Return’ these past days, it’s amazing!”

“That song just topped the new release charts—it’s so cool, Ah Yu!”

“Ahhh, when will Baby Chuchu appear?”

“Hope I don’t get emotionally wrecked by Ah Yu’s singing again tonight, wuwu!”

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At the competition venue.

After the director’s “action,” the hosts took the stage, starting with endorsements, followed by introductions of the judges.

The same routine: after the theme song, the judges returned to their seats.

“Let’s welcome Luo Luo!”

The male and female hosts turned and gestured invitingly.

A slow-rising platform lifted a remarkably beautiful young woman onto the stage, elegantly dressed—clearly an intellectual or a young lady from a prestigious family.

“This is Miss Luo Luo, world champion of orchestral music! We are very pleased to have her here today as a judge!”

Although Luo Luo looked young, she was actually thirty-five. Born into a noble family—her father a famous maestro in the orchestra, her mother a distinguished lady—she was both noble and outstanding in her own right.

Many on stage, including the judging panel, were Luo Luo’s fans.

Such a heavyweight joining the show as a mentor was unknown to many. When they confirmed it was really Luo Luo, several judges looked incredulous.

Some even exaggeratedly pinched their cheeks, mouthing, “Wow.”

The audience atmosphere was tremendously enthusiastic. The hosts invited Luo Luo to take her seat as a mentor, then called up other surprise guest mentors.

“Next, please welcome…”

As the hosts introduced one by one, the other distinguished guest mentors came on stage, greeted everyone, and took their dedicated seats.

The other guests were all heavy hitters in their respective fields, highly reputable and respected—figures who would be revered wherever they appeared.

Once the mentors were seated, cameras focused on them, giving viewers a clear look.

The livestream exploded with excitement.

“Amazing! What a huge surprise!! This is the national team!”

“Incredible! Incredible! Incredible! Three ‘amazing’s to express my feelings.”

“This is outstanding! What a divine lineup!”

“Wow, top players from various fields—Mom! This show is too strong! I love it so much!”

“This is the reward I’ve waited days and nights for, fam! Let’s show them some serious support!”

“One vote from you, one from me, and tomorrow I can debut!! I want to join a show like this too, ahhh!”

“Nine Lives! Lucky to witness this lineup—my life is complete!!”

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After the mentors settled in and exchanged greetings, their manners revealed their high education, status, and refined qualities.

The camera shifted back to the hosts, who explained the rules.

“Honorable mentors, today your task is to watch the contestants’ performances alongside our onsite judges. Your opinions will be included in the voting tally.”

“Your expert comments are crucial. Please bring your professional strength to evaluate the guests!”

“Both mentors and judges have one chance per round to save a contestant. When used, the eliminated contestant directly advances to the next round. Please cherish this opportunity!”

“Now, let’s invite Miss Luo Luo to draw the name of the first contestant!”

Staff brought out the pre-prepared lottery box.

After a quick round of drawing, the order of performances was set.

The first to perform was a folk singer.

Lin Yu was slated eighth, Si Shaozhe ninth, and Xu Mengbai tenth.

The three were lined up in order of “strength,” coincidentally familiar faces grouped together.

Lin Yu and Si Shaozhe exchanged a glance. The usually aloof and indifferent “Singing Saint” looked at him with eager eyes.

That deep gaze might make one think they shared some connection.

Only Lin Yu and Si Shaozhe’s manager knew it was Kai Huang’s handsome multi-kill streak in the game that had captivated the otherwise clueless Si Shaozhe.

“You’re quite an interesting little artist,” Su Xiaolin teased. Si Shaozhe’s manager sighed helplessly.

“Ah…”

Looks like this kid is going to cause trouble sooner or later!

Their company had always maintained a cold artist image—soon to be...

Darn it!!!