Edward walked onto the stage and played his classic piano piece "Autumn Elegy".

This is a very sad piano piece that can easily arouse people's empathy. This piece of music, "Autumn Elegy", is included in the university music textbook.

When the sad melody and the lights illuminated the golden hall, the whole hall was filled with a gloomy color.

Brando listened to the song "Autumn's Elegy" silently. Although he was also admiring the classic nature of the song and the highest level of piano understanding, this understanding was enough to make Brando feel amazed, but for some reason, he could no longer find any excitement in his heart.

The other musicians and audience members had similar expressions to Brando's. No matter how well, flavorfully, and profoundly the song "Autumn Elegy" was played, their expressions lacked a sense of anticipation from beginning to end.

after all……

They had heard "Autumn's Elegy" many times before. Even if Edward played "Autumn's Elegy" to a level comparable to Brando's, that was all.

You mean, surpassing Brando's level?

It's difficult!

Even someone like Edward could not truly surpass Brando, and even if Edward truly surpassed him, there might not be anyone who could tell the difference.

After all, no one other than the transcendent himself is qualified to judge the existence at the highest level...

So, they enjoyed the melody and music that "Autumn Elegy" brought them, but it was just enjoyment.

There was even a lack of the exclamation that should have been there, as if their exclamation had no longer existed.

etc!

How can I...

Suddenly, while enjoying it, there were many more things that shouldn’t have been in this grand concert…

expect?

Several people suddenly realized this problem.

Then, they looked at Lu Yuan, who was listening to the piano music quietly in the corner, with complicated expressions.

…

Edward finished.

After the performance, the applause was still thunderous.

After Edward walked down, he looked at all the expressions and felt a little disappointed deep down in his heart.

He subconsciously glanced at Lu Yuan who was also clapping in the corner.

This moment...

For the first time, Edward, one of the top ten pianists in the world, felt an invisible feeling of despair.

This kind of emotion was rare before, and for someone as top as him, it was impossible for him to feel pressure easily, but...

It still appeared in Edward's mind.

The bad premonition that Edward had before he went on stage came true. Lu Yuan had indeed raised everyone's expectations to the maximum. After that, no matter how he performed on stage, the audience could no longer get excited.

after all……

No matter how classic "Autumn Elegy" is, no matter how great it is in the music industry, it is not a new song.

The newly released classics may be amazing, but now...

there is none left!

What should have been amazing has already been amazing, and now there is nothing left.

and……

How can he compare with Lu Yuan?

Everything Lu Yuan is going to bring is new, and is world-class classic from beginning to end.

Such a monster?

Can he be free of pressure?

In fact, it was not just Edward who was like this. Kennedy and Jester were also like this when they came to power.

The two of them were supposed to have a piano competition. The collision between the two world-class pianists was truly an extraordinary event, which was sure to create incredible sparks and even allow both of them to break through to another level. This was supposed to be the pinnacle of the entire legendary concert and the most anticipated segment.

but……

After the two performed their show, although there was a sense of amazement and the applause was extremely enthusiastic, they both felt that they had not achieved the state they had imagined.

Although they were having a great time playing, they couldn't feel each other's breakthrough at all.

When they stepped down from the stage, they also glanced in the direction of Lu Yuan, feeling disappointed and pressured.

Yes!

Although they don't want to admit it, the influence of "The Blue Danube" is really great, and it has somewhat affected the mood of their performance.

…

One after another, the world's nine great pianists have finished most of their performances.

The performance of the two pianists, which had made Brando slightly expect a breakthrough, ended peacefully.

Brando was slightly disappointed.

He knew where the reason came from.

He also turned his head and glanced at Lu Yuan not far away.

It seems that other pianists cannot surpass me while I am alive, and I don’t know whether they will be able to surpass me in the future.

but……

Lu Yuan?

Maybe!

He may not be good at playing, but Lu Yuan is totally capable of composing, and there will surely be many great piano pieces created in the future.

It's great to be able to add a variety of melodies to the ordinary world of piano music...

Brando's eyes were filled with endless expectation and satisfaction.

…

Sometimes knowing the truth can be cruel.

It’s actually better not to know the truth.

Brando didn't know that Lu Yuan wasn't thinking about the future at this moment, nor did he know whether he would compose any amazing piano music in the future. After all, he wasn't arrogant enough to compare his talent to the top of the world.

Lu Yuan knew that he had some talent, but how much did he really have...

Lu Yuan didn't know.

The piano music on the stage changed one after another.

Applause and praise continued to echo around Lu Yuan, and this feeling was very good for Lu Yuan.

In the past, Lu Yuan didn’t think that this kind of performance was anything good, but now Lu Yuan feels differently.

This is a feast for the senses. During his stay in Vienna, Lu Yuan felt that his artistic cells and talents seemed to have been really activated, and he was completely transformed.

Now, he can identify the instruments in a song, break down the score in a piece of music, and even write out one-third of the score after listening to a piece of music once.

Of course, although this is different from the complete score composed by Edward and others, it is also very remarkable.

These are all transformations.

When the ninth pianist finished playing his piano piece, the lights gradually dimmed.

The stage fell into a brief preparation period.

With the help of Wang Jinxue, Lu Yuan tidied his clothes and adjusted himself to the best mood.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lu Yuan walked onto the stage.

He silently took out a piece of paper from his pocket, and after seeing the words "I will do my best" on it, he put the paper back into his pocket. He felt a little motivated.

Then, I walked onto the stage step by step and began to hypnotize myself.

I can, I totally can, I have talent, I have amazing musical talent!

I don't lose to anyone!

When he actually walked onto the stage and a faint light shone on his face, he began to become extremely calm. This state of calm seemed to be even better than his previous performance of "The Blue Danube"!

Take control!

"Symphony of Fate".

He is here!

…

In fact, many people are indeed looking forward to Lu Yuan's appearance on stage.

They really want to hear what this "Symphony of Fate" is like and what kind of shock it can bring to them.

Not to mention Brando.

Even when Lu Yuan stepped onto the stage, Brando felt suffocated. Every scene on the stage made Brando's heart beat wildly.

He even felt that he heard Lu Yuan's footsteps, and he found that Lu Yuan's footsteps seemed extremely regular.

On the stage, every step is a rhythm, and wherever you look, it seems to be exactly right.

Brando took a deep breath.

This feeling made him feel as if he was back to when he was five years old and felt the excitement when he first heard the piano music.

What a distant memory!

I didn't expect to be able to experience it again now.

…

The lights are fully on.

Every familiar face.

Each one of them had an expression of trust.

Lu Yuan walked up to the podium again and gently touched the baton.

The baton is still a little warm.

In fact, "Symphony No. 5" has not been rehearsed again since "The Blue Danube" was released.

All previous rehearsals had actually been failures.

This should have been a very bad thing, but Lu Yuan didn't care.

When the nine pianists were in somewhat abnormal condition, Lu Yuan's condition was frighteningly good.

The inferiority complex I once had has been replaced by self-confidence.

"I believe you!"

"Please believe me too!"

After walking onto the stage, Lu Yuan suddenly stared at everyone below the stage.

The entire venue was filled with only Lu Yuan's calmness, yet it was also filled with an invisible and penetrating voice that was very contagious.

Then……

Applause broke out.

"I will strangle fate by the throat, and he will not be able to make me completely surrender!"

After the applause ended, Lu Yuan said this sentence again on the stage.

After saying this, he looked up at the top of the golden hall again.

This time...

No applause.

Because everyone's heart sank.

They found that every word in Lu Yuan's voice seemed to have a strange melody, just like Lu Yuan's footsteps.

The penetrating power of each word seemed to be stronger than the previous sentence, as if piercing into everyone's mind, and endless excitement and passion gradually emerged.

Lu Yuan's expression, words, and every action seemed to carry various hints.

After saying these words, Lu Yuan slowly and quietly put down his right hand that was holding the baton.

calm……

calm……

Then!

Lu Yuan suddenly raised it up!

bring it on!

"Symphony of Fate"!

Come on like a violent storm!

Try it!

look!

I!

Can I control you?

…

“Dangdangdang!”

“Dangdangdang~”

The melody of "Symphony of Fate" suddenly rose up just after Lu Yuan raised his head like this.

After hearing the prelude, Brando's pupils shrank.

It felt like my head had exploded, my whole body was suffocating, and my body gradually felt extremely cold.

He was horrified!

It’s as if I heard fate knocking on the door!

Yes!

This is a creepy feeling of oppression...