The stage lights of the quarter-finals were dazzling, and the cheers of the audience rose and fell in waves, turning the entire arena into a boiling ocean.
The competition was still underway, but a tense atmosphere already permeated the air.
Even Athena Chu, sitting in the second-floor VIP box to watch the match, nervously grabbed Master Xing's hand.
Her grip was so tight that Master Xing felt as though his hand was about to shatter, yet he didn't dare pull away. After all the trouble it took to finally hold her hand again, how could he easily let go?
On the stage, Stefanie Sun and Zhang Ziyi were battling head-to-head for a coveted spot in the final four.
Zhang Ziyi took the stage first, bringing a powerful rendition of "Priceless Sister".
On stage, her aura was fully unleashed, every movement brimming with confidence. Her voice was firm and infectious, seeming to tell the audience that she was the absolute ruler of the stage.
The audience was struck by her overwhelming presence, instantly igniting the venue with wave after wave of cheers.
Only after Zhang Ziyi finished singing did Athena Chu finally let out a sigh of relief.
Master Xing asked with a puzzled look, "You already knew she was going to be eliminated early, so what were you so nervous about?"
Athena Chu gave him a sideways glance. "I was fully immersed in it! Even knowing she'd lose, I was hoping she could pull off a comeback against all odds!"
"She withdrew voluntarily, and you expect a comeback? Stef…
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