PDLP Chapter 274 Sea Lantern Performance
Chapter 274 Sea Lantern Performance
With the blast of fireworks, the performance officially began. First up was Yun Jin, dressed in a gorgeous costume embroidered with reed flowers and sword patterns, crowned with a pearl and jade phoenix crown. She took light yet steady steps as she slowly walked to the center of the stage. The audience instantly fell silent, their eyes fixed on her.
Yun Jin moved lightly with lotus steps, her sleeves fluttering, and she spoke crisply. A Xipi introductory board resounded throughout the venue: "Waves are rising on the banks of Dihuazhou, evil bandits are rampant and the people are suffering." Her voice was high-pitched and passionate, instantly bringing the audience into the ever-changing world of Jianghu.
The elderly man in the audience immediately recognized the play: "This is 'The Legend of the Dihua Swordsman'. It tells the story of the Liyue knights and immortals who punish evil and promote good in Dihua Island."
The child next to him was curious and tugged at the old man's clothes and asked, "Grandpa, are those knights and immortals powerful? How do they defeat the bad guys?"
The old man stroked his beard and said with a smile, "That knight is a master of martial arts, and he wields his sword with unparalleled skill. The immortal is even more powerful and possesses extraordinary strength. You'll see how exciting it is when you watch carefully."
At this point, Yun Jin switched to singing the slow tempo of Xipi. Her graceful figure, her sleeves fluttering, recounted the story of a knight's anxiety upon hearing of the banditry on Dihua Island: "I heard the bandits were ferocious and unscrupulous, and the people of Dihua Island were suffering terribly. Although I am a mortal, I have a vocation to eradicate violence and uphold justice, no matter how difficult or dangerous it may be."
The audience watched intently, captivated by Yun Jin's performance. Some young people couldn't help but whisper in admiration, "Such a figure, such singing skills, Mr. Yun is truly a renowned Liyue actor!" Tourists from other countries, though unfamiliar with Liyue opera, were also moved by the captivating performance and pulled out their cameras to capture this unforgettable moment.
On stage, the scene shifts quietly as the vicious bandits enter with their fangs bared. Yun Jin, portraying the chivalrous warrior, is fearless, her steps graceful yet unbending. Her fight scenes with the bandits are truly remarkable, each powerful and forceful move, synchronizing with the rhythmic drum beats, thrilling the audience.
As the knights and the villains engaged in a fierce battle, the lights on the stage suddenly changed, a dazzling flash of light appeared, and the "immortal" slowly emerged. He was dressed in a long robe with flowing sleeves, and his every move revealed an otherworldly demeanor.
Yun Jin's performance also reached its climax, her voice became clearer and clearer, and the audience in the audience was completely immersed in the plot.
As the last villain was "defeated", victory music sounded on the stage. Yun Jin and other actors took their bows in unison, and the audience applauded loudly and cheered for a long time.
Before the audience could recover from the heroic spirit of the martial arts world, the atmosphere on the stage suddenly changed.
As a burst of energetic music sounded, Xin Yan, dressed in trendy red and black clothes, strode onto the stage with her iconic electric guitar on her back.
At the same time, the playful and cute Walnut appeared from the other side of the stage.
Xin Yan stood still, his fingers plucking a series of powerful chords on his electric guitar. The enthusiastic sound instantly pushed the atmosphere to a new climax. Hu Tao, not to be outdone, rolled her eyes and said with a smile, "Happy Lantern Festival everyone! Today, Mr. Yun has brought you a taste of chivalry. Now, it's up to this hall master and Xin Yan to bring you a different kind of excitement!"
"Peach Branch Fire Scale."
Xin Yan nodded at Hu Tao, his hands dancing on the guitar strings like the wind. A warm and rhythmic prelude poured out, as if to ignite everyone's enthusiasm.
"I am..."
When the singing ended, the atmosphere in the venue reached its climax, with cheers and whistles intertwined.
Yaoyao tugged at Linghua's clothes and said, "Sister Linghua, when does Brother Jiaming's performance start?"
"Jiaming will deliver the product in a way no one can imagine." Linghua had a mysterious smile on her face. She gently touched Yaoyao's head and continued, "He has been preparing for a long time, just to give everyone a surprise."
As the words fell, a dazzling display of colorful fireworks erupted above the sea, pouring down like a dreamy rain of flowers, adorning the entire night sky of the Sea Lantern Festival with a dreamlike quality. As everyone looked up in amazement, lanterns slowly rose from the sea.
When everyone arrived at the sea surface, Jiaming had already put on the animal dance costume and stood on the sea level with the help of Xianyun.
As the music began, Jiaming took steady steps, manipulating the lifelike dancing beast props and beginning a spectacular performance. His movements were fluid, leaping and spinning, each one perfectly timed, showcasing the beast's agility and might to the fullest.
A little girl on the shore, riding on her father's shoulders, asked, "Dad, what kind of performance is that? It seems even better than Mr. Yun's performance. Can I learn from him in the future?"
"This is called the Beast Dance, and it has a long history in Liyue. In the past, people used this performance to pray for peace and ward off evil spirits. If you want to learn, you'll need to devote a lot of time to practice. Can you persevere?"
"Yes! I want to learn the animal dance."
At this point, Jiaming's performance became even more exciting. He controlled the beast to leap, making it seem as if it were about to leap from the sea directly into the fireworks sky. The audience was deeply moved by this scene, cheering and applauding.
Xianyun, on the roof nearby, skillfully controlled the arrangement of lanterns on the sea with bamboo stars, which transformed into auspicious cloud patterns at one moment and the shape of a lion beast at another, coordinating perfectly with Jiaming's beast dance performance.
As the performance drew to a close, Jiaming stood atop a giant lantern in the main venue, manipulating the beast into a solemn crouching position, as if offering a blessing. The music faded, and the audience fell silent for a moment before erupting into even more enthusiastic applause and cheers. Jiaming stood up and bowed to the audience.
Immediately afterwards, the sky was filled with fireworks, even more dazzling than before. Huge golden fireworks exploded in the air, scattering like tiny stars, illuminating the entire Liyue Harbor.
Xiao Gong jumped out from somewhere and waved to everyone: "Everyone, enjoy these fireworks!"
As Xiao Gong finished speaking, another round of fireworks erupted in the sky. This time, the fireworks came in a variety of shapes. Some resembled blossoming flowers, their petals spreading out in layers, their colors as vibrant as the sunset glow; others streaked across the night sky like shooting stars, trailing long, brilliant flames that left dreamy trails in their wake.
Yun Jin, Xin Yan and Hu Tao also stood with the crowd, looking up at the fireworks in the sky.
Hu Tao's eyes were filled with admiration. "This year's fireworks are truly beautiful. Looking at them has given me inspiration for a few new songs. I'll perform them for everyone next time."
As they were talking, there was a sudden cry of surprise from children in the crowd.
It turned out that a special group of fireworks appeared in the sky, and the cranes they formed could actually flap their wings and fly high over Liyue Harbor.
The following dragon-shaped fireworks display, depicting the Rock King Emperor, stunned the entire audience. The dragon, ablaze with golden light, its whiskers fluttering and its scales gleaming, seemed poised to soar through the sky at any moment, awe-inspiring and awe-inspiring, displaying the Emperor's majesty and dignity.
The crowd exclaimed one after another, and everyone looked up, their eyes fixed on the magical fireworks in the sky.
Finally, the fireworks formed the five big words "Happy Sea Lantern Festival" shining in the night sky, and the crowd burst into even more enthusiastic cheers and applause.