Chapter 18: The Time for the Grand Performance Has Arrived
After explaining the situation at the Rising Sun Theater, Night Lan took White Fish and the others on a stroll around Qi Yuan City.
Zero Meow trailed behind Night Lan, like a curious little kitten, peering around in every direction.
Everything nearby was brand new to her.
“Hmm, meow, you seem to know this place pretty well, Night Lan. Have you been here before?”
“Indeed, I’ve been here. I came to sneak around with the Audience Performer. The unique traits of Qi Yuan City that I mentioned before? I learned those from experience!”
Well, she did learn from experience—but it was Night Star, not Night Lan.
Zero Meow thought of another point.
“Oh, I see, so you already knew the Audience Performer back then? Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” Zero Meow pouted, her expression dripping with melodrama.
If it weren’t a public setting, she would’ve leaped at Night Lan for a wrestling match!
But that would probably just end with Night Lan giving her the dreaded tickle attack in return.
What a tragic thought.
The unbeatable Zero Meow was ultimately bested by Night Lan, who had a hold over her weaknesses (sad).
It was so unfair; Night Lan had initially seemed so easy to bully.
“Well, it’s a secret! If I didn’t have the Audience Performer’s consent, I wouldn’t dare spill the beans. Without her agreement, I can’t bring you to the Rising Sun Theater either. I had to beg for a while before she allowed you all in!” Night Lan continued to spin her web of deception.
Having the secret identity of an Audience Performer was quite nice.
Whenever she faced a difficult question, she could just use that identity to talk her way out of it without hurting feelings. Quite clever!
Of course, the downside was, if the truth ever came out, it might be tough to explain—heavens!
“Oh, I wonder if the Audience Performer would even want to be friends with me…”
Zero Meow suddenly felt anxious.
After all, just from a presence standpoint, Zero Meow could never compete with the petite Audience Performer, who seemed quite formidable. She couldn’t imagine how to even communicate with her.
Hearing this, Night Lan blinked.
She wasn’t sure how easy or difficult the Audience Performer was to get along with, but one thing was for sure: she would absolutely want to be friends with Zero Meow.
After all, in a way, she was kind of the Audience Performer herself.
And all the Lolis present were already her friends, so there was really no need for a re-introduction.
But given the current circumstances, it looked like they’d just have to make Night Star put on a mask and do a performance instead.
Of course, that would have to wait until after the Grand Performance.
Before Night Lan could say anything, Zero Meow perked up.
She wanted to ask when the Rising Sun Theater’s Grand Performance would begin, but White Fish beat her to it.
“Night Lan, when does the Rising Sun Theater’s Grand Performance start?”
“Hmm, I’m not sure either. It should be starting soon though.”
Right now, Night Star had just filled her belly and was seeking her performance status.
It was about eleven in the morning, nearing noon.
That meant it was the perfect time to begin the show.
Now, a shift in perspective.
Location of the Rising Sun Theater.
Mo Rabbit looked at the time—it seemed like it was go-time.
“The time for the grand performance has arrived; let’s start the show!”
As soon as her words fell, the pressure of Star Eclipses emanated from Mo Rabbit, enveloping the entire Qi Yuan City in powerful energy at lightning speed.
At that moment, under the guise of a Fraudster’s assistance, she had entered Star Eclipse mode, unleashing an utterly terrifying power just like last time in Yun Chang City.
Under such warped strength, the entire Qi Yuan City was shrouded in a grand event.
“Epic Symphony! Let the battle begin! Conquest, bloodshed, and multifaceted warfare—the grand stage play Tempestuous Conquest is officially commencing!”
This announcement rang in everyone’s ears.
Just as those words exited her mouth, the sky dimmed instantly, as if a dark night had descended.
Everyone in Qi Yuan City froze in place.
This unexpected scene left even the Night Watchers, who were prepared, feeling a bit powerless.
What an unimaginable grand spectacle!
Let’s hope the Rising Sun Theater can clean up this mess.
Otherwise, dragging so many ordinary people into a chaotic frenzy would be a disaster.
On the other side…
The little Lolis from Yun Chang City were startled by the sudden change in the environment, only just realizing the Grand Performance was about to start.
Meanwhile, Night Lan’s expression grew serious, as if she had switched to “serious mode.”
“Let’s find a place to sit.”
With Night Lan’s cue, White Fish and the others settled down to wait quietly for the performance to begin.
At that moment, a marvelous background score resonated through the city, reaching every nook and cranny.
This caught the attention of many panicking citizens.
The space began to warp.
An image appeared as if from a mirage before everyone’s eyes.
The entire online system was already hijacked by the powers of the Void, and all the screens displayed the opening scene of the Grand Performance.
What everyone saw were dark, indistinct skyscrapers.
As a beam of light shot down from the heavens, it illuminated the edge of one towering building, revealing a figure to all.
The protagonist had arrived.
It was a petite girl with silver hair donning a mask; her single ponytail fluttering in the wind looked exceptionally cool. Dressed in the luxurious attire of the theater troupe, with white knee-high socks adding an extra layer of adorable charm, she exuded an air of conquest and defiance.
Many knowledgeable spectators quickly recognized her.
“It’s the Audience Performer!”
Meanwhile, those in the dark were looking at the scene in front of them or on screens, utterly bewildered.
Who was that?
What was going on?
Didn’t they just hear someone mention this was a stage play? Could it be a performance?
But a spectacle of this scale seemed downright absurd.
They hadn’t heard of any production capable of covering the entire city’s network—this was unbelievable!
Then, a girl’s voice echoed.
“This is a special play of the Day of the Sun. The current situation is unlike the usual peaceful times, and the Evil King reigning over all will be justly challenged.”
Mo Rabbit stood atop a skyscraper, serving as the narrator for this play, her voice resonating into every corner.
As another beam of light fell from the sky, it illuminated another building.
Standing there was an elderly man who had shed his black tailcoat to don the Evil King’s attire.
No longer the Group Leader, he now embodied the cold, ruthless embodiment of evil.
Mo Rabbit continued the narration.
“The existence of the Evil King has caused great suffering for the Commoners, his oppression has ignited the people’s wrath, leading to the birth of the Judger.”
The perspective shifted back to the Judger.
Pointing a sword at the Evil King, the Judger declared, “Your sins are unforgivable. I will lead you to d*ath, so you may atone in hell.”
The Evil King coldly replied, “You know nothing. You are the one at fault, unforgivable, and you alone must atone—this is the crime of pointing your sword at me!”
A classic battle of heroes versus demons?
Why did that sound so stale?
The audience was slightly puzzled.
But just then, a chilling, terrifying aura surged forth—it was the Evil King’s explosive malevolence!
