Chapter 1267: Chapter 1059: The Return

Across the four corners of the world!

No enemies to match!

Xian Yu’s performance shocked everyone!

Although it might sound slightly dramatic, it was indeed the fact unfolding before our eyes.

The “Nocturne” series, drenched in immense talent, stunned everyone at the Blue Songlympics, turning the women’s piano solo competition into an internal contest within the Qin Continent!

This event itself already had a legendary aura!

At this moment.

The Zhong Continent’s livestream.

The commentators were already in a daze.

The two guest coaches felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

Only the viewers from the Zhong Continent were furiously refreshing the bullet screen on the display.

“What about the duel?”

“What happened to the duel between Yang Zhongming and Gai?”

“Why did it just turn into an internal Qin Continent fight?”

“We didn’t make it to the finals…”

“Coach Abigail’s work didn’t even have a chance to be performed!”

“Yang Zhongming didn’t show up either, sending out Xian Yu instead, who beat us.”

“Nocturne!”

“Stop mentioning Nocturne!”

“I get a headache whenever I hear ‘Nocturne’ now!”

“Twenty-one ‘Nocturnes’! What’s with this guy’s brain?”

“It’s clearly the last day of the Blue Songlympics, why do we have to be tormented like this?”

“We’re number one in gold medals!”

“But I don’t feel happy at all right now!”

“How can we be number one in gold medals, but still be thrashed by the runner-up in the final event?”

“Who said we were thrashed?”

“There’s still the men’s division, which is the ultimate battle!”

We can’t let this go on!

We must compose ourselves!

Looking at the bullet screen, the commentator in the Zhong Continent’s livestream couldn’t help but speak:

“There’s still the men’s piano competition!”

“Yes.”

“We have Chris in the men’s division!”

“Chris is our Zhong Continent’s piano master!”

The two head coaches nodded in agreement.

One head coach said, “Although our contestant in the women’s division lost, Coach Abigail didn’t lose. He just didn’t have the chance to perform.”

“Yes.”

The other head coach said, “Coach Abigail didn’t prepare as many pieces as Xian Yu, but what everyone needs to understand is, apart from Xian Yu, there’s no other Maestro on Blue Star who can prepare so many pieces alone!”

This isn’t Zhong Continent making excuses.

Abigail’s frustration is real.

The saying “success was just one step away” fits perfectly.

Abigail clearly had works superior to the “Nocturne” series, but unfortunately, Xian Yu’s series seemed never-ending, blocking Zhong Continent’s contestants from the finals with a barrage of “Nocturnes”!

That’s how it was in the women’s division.

Will the men’s division develop the same way?

Obviously, there were many smart people, and soon someone realized something crucial:

If the work Abigail prepared for the women’s division finals didn’t get performed, doesn’t that mean he can provide two pieces for the men’s division?

“There’s hope!”

Realizing this.

The Zhong Continent’s livestream came to life!

At the same time.

The audience from other continents also pointed this out.

Viewers who thought the men’s division would end the same way as the women’s were once again filled with intense curiosity!

…

In the men’s piano solo competition preparation room.

Abigail found the master pianist Chris.

“I know what you’re here for.”

Chris said as he flexed his wrists, “I’ll use ‘The Return’ in the second round. I’m quite proficient in this piece.”

“Good.”

Abigail nodded, “Then I’ll be going.”

Chris suddenly spoke, “Hold on a second, Coach Abigail.”

“Yes?”

“The highest score Xian Yu’s ‘Nocturnes’ got is 97. I’ll surpass it with ‘The Return,’ so you don’t have to worry too much about the women’s division.”

“Thank you.”

Chris shook his head, “I shouldn’t have joked about it yesterday.”

Abigail was taken aback.

Yesterday, Chris had joked that if he didn’t even make it to the finals, there would be no chance to face Yang Zhongming.

Today.

Chris will definitely make it to the finals, but the women’s division didn’t.

He wanted to face Yang Zhongming, but Yang Zhongming hadn’t even participated.

Chris’s joke had come true in an entirely unexpected manner.

…

Not long after Abigail left.

The men’s division piano competition began.

The first round went as expected, with the Qin Continent still using the “Nocturnes” series!

Xian Yu proved:

There really were twenty-one “Nocturnes”!

The quantity was enough to equip every Qin Continent contestant, and each one maintained a high standard with no flaws!

After the first round ended.

Three contestants from the Qin Continent advanced to the second round.

Only one contestant from the Zhong Continent advanced.

It was Chris!

All hopes of Zhong Continent were placed on this lone sapling!

In the second round.

Chris drew the number eight lot.

A great position for him.

The preceding contestants began their performances, but Chris’s expression didn’t change.

Not until the three contestants from the Qin Continent, armed with the “Nocturnes,” appeared, did Chris finally show emotion.

“I never expected such genius to exist.”

Chris was actually quite familiar with the “Nocturne” series.

He had even played them privately many times–

Of course, it was the two pieces Xian Yu had released at the Golden Hall back then.

Today.

Chris listened to so many in the “Nocturne” series, each mesmerizing him.

However, Chris could tell.

Though the overall quality of the “Nocturnes” series was high, not all pieces were of the same caliber.

Judging by the overall artistic conception:

The best two were still the ones Xian Yu released at the Golden Hall.

Today’s “Nocturnes” in the competition were about eighty percent of the level of those in the Golden Hall.

Still.

Eighty percent was enough for the “Nocturnes” series to dominate the competition.

Unfortunately.

It couldn’t dominate him.

As the seventh contestant in the men’s piano solo competition’s second round finished.

As the host guided.

Chris walked on stage under everyone’s gaze.

Sitting down.

The audience sensed something mysterious:

Chris was about to merge with the piano.

The feeling was subtle, probably due to his personal aura matching the piano.

Spreading his fingers.

Chris’s hands rested on the keys.

Piece: “The Return”

Composer: Abigail

Performer: Chris

This was bound to be an exhilarating name!

Abigail finally steps onto the stage!

This piece was likely prepared for the women’s division finale!

Regrettably.

The piece was never performed in the women’s division finals.

Now.

Abigail’s regret was being resolved.

This piece not only appeared on the stage but was very likely to help Chris from Zhong Continent beat Xian Yu’s “Nocturnes” and enter the men’s division finals!

…

The performance commenced.

Chris wore a serious expression, emotionally invested, the black and white keys seemingly dancing.

Similar to the “Nocturnes” series.

It was a classical piano piece.

However, unlike the “Nocturnes” series:

This piece conveyed more intense emotions, with hints of grandiosity!

As if an army of thousands was returning victorious!

The term “The Return” itself denotes the victorious return of an army.

Abigail composed such a piece, making its profound meaning clear.

At this moment.

In the audience.

Lin Yuan smiled.

It wasn’t a triumphant smile.

This smile represented genuine appreciation and love.

Regardless of stance, Lin Yuan could feel the power within this piece.

This feeling entranced him.

In fact, putting aside the stance, Lin Yuan was well aware and fond of Abigail’s works.

Lin Yuan deeply understood:

Abigail was not inferior to many top music maestros on Earth!

The piece “The Return” currently playing was truly a masterpiece!

“How is it?”

Yang Zhongming’s voice suddenly sounded.

Lin Yuan replied, “It’s great.”

Yang Zhongming said, “I meant, how about the opponent I prepared for you?”

Lin Yuan smiled wryly, “I’m not as good.”

Yang Zhongming seemed slightly surprised by Lin Yuan’s answer, and after a brief silence, his eyes softened:

“Ten years ago, I wasn’t as good either.”

“So, because Abigail views you as his lifelong rival, it’s because you gradually surpassed him step by step, despite not being as good as him initially?”

Teacher?

This wasn’t the first time Lin Yuan called him “teacher,” but this time, Yang Zhongming felt a mixed emotion, and no one knew what he was thinking:

“Perhaps.”

His gaze upon Lin Yuan became even more gentle, as if the young man in front of him was his closest kin.

“I’ll give it my best.”

Lin Yuan said earnestly.

His earlier “I’m not as good” wasn’t out of modesty.

Not to mention maestros like Abigail, ranked in the top ten on Blue Star.

Without the system’s help, his actual level would probably only be on par with an average Maestro.

This was Lin Yuan’s own assessment.

Not arrogant because of the system, but also not overly humble because of it.

All these years.

Lin Yuan had continuously studied under Yang Zhongming’s character card, long gone were the newbie days when he clung to basic composition theory.

Even without the system, his real level was at an ordinary Maestro’s rank.

…

On the stage.

Chris’s performance ended.

Yang Zhongming suddenly spoke again:

“We lost.”

Yang Zhongming’s words were spot-on.

The piece “The Return,” performed by Abigail, scored 98!

This score surpassed any piece in the “Nocturnes” series performed so far!

The venue erupted!

The Zhong Continent erupted!

Blue Star erupted!

With his first strike, Abigail defeated the previously invincible “Nocturnes” series, breaking Xian Yu’s unbeatable streak!

On Zhong Continent’s coaching side.

Abigail suddenly stood up, looked at Yang Zhongming through the camera, and made an inviting gesture.

“That guy Gai just doesn’t know when to quit.”

Even the steady Yang Zhongming rolled his eyes.

Lin Yuan found it amusing and began to find Abigail somewhat endearing. He liked Abigail’s persistence, “How about granting his wish, Teacher? After all, he’s already defeated your disciple.”

Lin Yuan was genuinely defeated.

Abigail’s prowess had exceeded Lin Yuan’s expectations!

Lin Yuan had only prepared the “Nocturnes” series and no other pieces.

At this rate, he would definitely lose to Abigail in the finals. Abigail’s final piece would surely surpass “The Return,” and the “Nocturnes” series would be unable to stop him!

Lin Yuan didn’t mind personally.

But the Blue Songlympics wasn’t just about personal glory; it also involved the honor of the Qin Continent. He didn’t want to lose a gold medal due to his own underestimation, even if this gold medal wouldn’t change the standings.

Yang Zhongming said, “Do you want to see?”

Lin Yuan nodded vigorously, “Yes!”

Not only because Lin Yuan couldn’t resist Abigail anymore, but also because Lin Yuan wanted to see the epic showdown between Yang Zhongming and Abigail!

“You and your master should wait a bit.”

Yin Dong reminded, “Ol’ Yang, didn’t you say you didn’t prepare any pieces?”

Yang Zhongming replied calmly, “Just in case, I secretly registered one this morning. Didn’t expect Gai to have improved so much.”

Pfft!

Yin Dong’s face twitched, “Just in case, huh?”

Ye Zhi Qiu couldn’t help but swear, “You have a piece and you sent Xian Yu to face Abigail head-on?!”

“Why not?”

Isn’t it working well?

Yang Zhongming didn’t pay much attention to Ye Zhi Qiu, but turned to Lin Yuan, “I’ll demonstrate this time, but next time, you’ll have to beat him by yourself.”

Having said that.

Yang Zhongming stood up tall in front of the camera, making an inviting gesture back to Abigail from afar.

Yang Zhongming accepted the challenge!

This Blue Songlympics seemed full of thrilling surprises.

As the story unfolded with numerous twists, the piano duel disrupted by Xian Yu’s “Nocturnes” series finally led to the most awaited scenario–

Yang Zhongming VS Abigail!