Chapter 90: Please Do Not Interrupt the Arthur’s Glory Tournament to Air an Audition Program

The photographer hovering above the back row seemed to be doing it on purpose, keeping his camera trained on Lin Yu’s phone screen. The directors in the control room were just as sharp—they noticed the live chat was shifting focus to the game and immediately showcased the feed on the giant screen.

“Damn! Yu, you’re ruthless, playing games right at the competition. That’s next-level showing off, 666!”

“Huh? He was only in Gold rank a couple of days ago, and now he’s already King?!”

“Goodness, I just looked up Yu’s in-game name. He’s been winning nonstop, reached King with a hundred percent win rate. How is that even possible?”

“Six small national standards in one team... How is anyone else supposed to survive?!”

“This is ridiculous. Playing games at a competition, so disrespectful to the guests. If you don’t want to compete, just don’t come! What’s with the act?!”

“Disgusting! Players who don’t respect the contest should be blacklisted!”

“Hell, are the brainless idiots back? Bring it on! I’ll take you all down!”

“Seriously, if someone wants to play games, let them. He’s better than you, and he’s on a huge stage. Are you just jealous? Pathetic!”

Wang Fei truly lived up to his title as the Prince of Love Songs; his agency valued him enough to send a backup dance troupe that had been with him for years. As the sweet melody began, he started singing.

His gentle voice instantly captivated the audience. Besides the shrieks of his fans, even some guests got so excited they stood up, waving their hands in time with the music.

The room echoed with screams and pink bubbles filled the air. The production team knew precisely how to create an atmosphere.

While singing, Wang Fei kept stealing glances at Bai Yichu. Anyone with eyes could see he hadn’t given up on her—this song, overflowing with sweetness, was clearly his confession.

Yet Bai Yichu alone remained unmoved, her expression cold and untouchable, standing apart with an air of aloof dignity. Even as the screams grew louder and Wang Fei’s eyes sought her out, she gave no response.

Despite her lack of reaction, no one in the audience or the live chat criticized her. After all, she was a little diva; everyone was too enraptured by her beauty to think of anything else.

The other guests, while playing along with the scene, were carefully scoring Wang Fei’s performance in their minds. Ultimately, they were all here for the ranking—especially the internet celebrities and company rookies. If given the chance to shine, they desperately wanted to secure a good result.

It was all about paving the way for the future.

To outperform your rivals, you first had to understand them.

Only Lin Yu was utterly absorbed in his battle in the canyon. Beside him, Xu Mengbai peeked at his score—damn, a 13-0-0 with Kai!

Who could stay calm when faced with a maniac like that in the game?

Next, they watched him lying in wait in the bushes for the enemy Luban, who had just respawned and come top to clear the lane. Lin Yu struck in an instant—one blade, dead, without even using his ultimate. The enemy’s Egg was so terrified he flashed straight to the graveyard.

It was an outrageous, audacious play!

The game ended in just six minutes, the enemy team collapsing and surrendering. The little Egg cursed Lin Yu’s Kai in the global chat—being beaten the whole game was one thing, but to finish by ulting straight into the crystal for a final kill? That was just humiliating.

Before the crystal’s damage could reach him, Lin Yu activated his golden body and walked away without so much as a backward glance. What a provocation!

He immediately queued for the next match. This time, he was matched against another streamer with several small national standards—a fact quickly pointed out by viewers when they recognized the familiar name on the stream.

The director seized on the opportunity: a streamer national standard against an artist national standard—now that was worth watching!

When Lin Yu saw the enemy jungler’s name, “Defiant, What Can You Do,” he realized this was his jungling mentor from his past life. It was watching this player’s godlike moves that inspired him to become a jungle king and carve out his own place in the game.

Student against mentor—he couldn’t deny he was nervous, but Lin Yu swiftly composed himself and threw himself into battle.

The streamer was worthy of his reputation; their laning was a contest of wits, a duel between masters that set the live chat on edge. In an instant, Lin Yu launched a surprise attack, instantly slaying the enemy jungler.

The chat exploded with a barrage of “666, awesome!”

The kill happened in a heartbeat, but outsiders couldn’t appreciate just how much subtle psychological warfare went on. Lin Yu managed to spot a tiny flaw in the enemy’s play and seized the chance to break through. After the fight, the streamer was shocked.

“Is this guy really an artist? He’s that strong?”

As for Wang Fei, he probably only sang with real feeling when he was directing those sweet lyrics at Bai Yichu.

The judges, of course, picked up on his lack of focus elsewhere and his score wouldn’t be high.

Singing wasn’t Bai Yichu’s main profession—she was famous for her acting, dancing, and instrumentals. Truth be told, she was only in the singing competition to support and accompany Lin Yu.

But aside from Xiaolin and Ji Ya, no one else knew that.

Bai Yichu chose a song called “Lost in a Dream,” which had recently gone viral on short video platforms. The original singer’s voice was so fresh and pure that netizens joked it was like a filter had been applied.

Very few had ever heard Bai Yichu sing, and her choice of a trendy internet style made the chat skeptical—no way she could outdo the popular cover. Yet when she opened her mouth, her voice was so ethereal, so clear, it was like a dolphin gliding through the sea.

Her first note silenced the entire hall. Everyone listened, feeling as if they were being gently enveloped by the ocean, the sea breeze caressing their cheeks.

There was only one word: perfection.

Absolutely stunning!

She was a sprite, dancing among the flowers, her ethereal presence overwhelming.

During the climax, Lin Yu picked up the mic to harmonize. Their duet was flawless—who could listen and not be moved?

Even after the song ended, the audience was so stirred they remained silent for a long moment, unable to calm their emotions, until Bai Yichu’s cool, airy “thank you” brought them back to their senses and they erupted into applause.

At the front of the sea of applause, all four judges rose to their feet, their palms red from clapping so hard.

By a single vote, Bai Yichu triumphed over the Prince of Love Songs.

The judges could all tell that Wang Fei had deliberately held back. If not for his sizable fan base, perhaps no one would have voted for him at all.

Some people just lose their heads over a crush, disrespecting the competition for the sake of their goddess...

One judge sharply pointed this out. Unexpectedly, not only did it fail to provoke outrage, but Wang Fei’s behavior actually sent the couple’s fans into a frenzy.

Anyone who had watched their dating show knew Wang Fei was hopelessly devoted to Bai Yichu—this sudden display brought back all the feels of first love.