latelenovela Chapter 45 Watch how this girl plays!
Chapter 45 Watch how this girl plays!
When everything was ready on stage, Qiu Ziyue thought to herself, "This competition format and this way of playing are really too crazy and exciting. No one would dare to play like this in modern times. Modern people can at most ride a horse and shoot arrows at the same time, but this, dancing and shooting arrows at the same time, how can you be accurate?"
"Fine, let's see how I play this game," Qiu Ziyue thought to herself.
Then the first round of archery, which involved drawing lots, began, serving as a warm-up exercise before the competition.
Qiu Ziyue was the first to appear. She was dressed in a white riding outfit, carrying a bow and arrow, looking heroic and dashing.
As the music began, she danced gracefully, her movements elegant and graceful, each one fluid and natural.
She was like an elegant and agile jade fox, and every turn and gesture showed her profound dance skills.
Her performance moved the audience. Just as she was dancing with great enthusiasm, she suddenly picked up a bow and arrow, leaped into the air, took a deep breath, and steadily aimed at the bullseye.
The arrow, like a shot released from a bow, hit the bullseye with pinpoint accuracy.
A burst of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience. Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly, knowing that this was just the beginning.
The drumbeats sounded like the clatter of horses' hooves. In the second round of archery, the dance entered a more complex phase, and Qiu Ziyue's movements became even more agile.
She leaped and twirled on the stage, like a graceful butterfly.
As the music reached another climax, she quickly adjusted her posture and drew her bow to shoot again.
However, just as she was about to release her fingers, an accident occurred—the arrow suddenly broke, and only half of it flew out.
The audience erupted in commotion, many thinking Qiu Ziyue would make a mistake because of it.
"Damn it, who is responsible for this broken arrow – Zhao Wanqing or one of the five major sects? Never mind, it's all down to this. I'll settle the score with you later."
Qiu Ziyue did not panic, but quickly adjusted her mindset.
A resolute glint flashed in her eyes. She leaped forward as if riding the waves, swiftly chasing after the broken arrow and grabbing it back into her hand.
Qiu Ziyue took a deep breath, concentrated, and steadily nocked the broken arrow onto the bow.
She adjusted her breathing and drew the bowstring taut once more.
As the music reached its final climax, she decisively released her fingers, and the broken arrow, like a bolt of lightning, pierced through the air and struck the bullseye.
Although the arrow had broken, it still hit the bullseye precisely.
Then, she rested the broken arrow shaft on the bow and aimed at the bullseye.
"Miss Qiu, what are you doing? There are no arrowheads left, how can you hit the target?"
The audience erupted in uproar.
Qiu Ziyue used her internal energy to launch the arrow.
The broken arrow shaft flew forward at high speed, and the audience's eyes widened in surprise.
The arrow struck the bullseye firmly.
"Miss Qiu is truly amazing!" an audience member shouted.
Next came the third round of archery, the most crucial part of the competition, and Qiu Ziyue's dance reached its climax.
Her gaze remained resolute. As the dance steps quickened and the music reached its climax, she executed a difficult spin while simultaneously drawing her bow and shooting an arrow.
The arrow, like a bolt of lightning, pierced through the air and struck the bullseye.
Thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience, and Qiu Ziyue finally showed a satisfied smile.
As the last arrow hit the bullseye, the judging panel quickly checked the results.
A moment later, the host announced loudly: "Qiu Ziyue has achieved full marks in all three rounds of the competition, and has also earned 20 points for her broken arrow in the second round, for a total score of 40 points!"
The audience rose to their feet, applauding and cheering. Qiu Ziyue stood in the center of the stage, her heart pounding with excitement.
Her face beamed with undisguised joy and pride.
She remembered her father telling her when she was a child, in modern life: "Twilight Sparkle, there are many challenges in life, but as long as you face them with your heart, there is nothing you cannot overcome."
She took a deep breath, a warm feeling welling up inside her. She missed her father, mother, and hometown so much that tears streamed down her face.
Qiu Ziyue waved to the audience, and Qi Yuxuan saw her crying from afar.
Qi Yuxuan muttered to himself, "This female demon is really something, but she doesn't need to get so worked up. There's no need to shed tears. She's so pathetic."
"This Qiu Ziyue is truly as amazing as the rumors say, she has the same spirit I had back then."
Li Keyong said from the stands.
Next up was Qi Yushuang, who had changed into a red dance dress and appeared very enthusiastic.
She was like a burning flame. She leaped lightly onto the stage, and with the stirring melody, every movement of hers was full of power and beauty.
She twirled and leaped in the air like a soaring phoenix, each step precise and powerful, winning rounds of applause from the audience.
As she prepared to retreat, she picked up her bow and arrow, her eyes resolute.
Qi Yushuang's first archery attempt resulted in a slightly off-target shot, earning her a score of 8.
On her second shot, she adjusted her posture and accurately hit the bullseye, scoring 10 points.
On her third shot, she hit the bullseye again, scoring another 10 points. Her total score was 28 points.
The third to appear was Zhao Wanqing, who was wearing a purple dance dress and looked capable and refreshing.
Her dance moves are powerful and vigorous, and every movement is full of explosive energy.
She tumbled and leaped on the stage, like a nimble snake, each dance step showcasing her power and speed.
Her performance won enthusiastic applause from the audience.
As she finished, she raised her hand and picked up the bow and arrow.
On her first attempt at archery, her arrow hit the target, earning her a score of 7.
On her second shot, she hit the target again, scoring another 7 points.
On her third shot, she missed slightly, but still scored 6 points.
With a total score of 20, she was both angry and annoyed, but she still hid it and walked off the stage.
The last person to appear was Liu Mengdie.
She felt both pressure and motivation.
She knew this was a crucial gamble to showcase her strength, and she had to go all out.
She wore a green dress and looked fresh and elegant.
Her dance was light and graceful, every movement full of natural beauty.
She twirled and leaped on the stage, like a butterfly fluttering among flowers, each step showcasing her agility and beauty.
Just as everyone was immersed in her dance, Liu Mengdie picked up an arrow, drew her bow, and shot it.
Liu Mengdie shot her first arrow and hit the bullseye accurately, scoring 10 points.
On her second shot, she hit the bullseye again, scoring another 10 points.
On her third shot, she was a little nervous and missed the bullseye, scoring another 5 points, for a final score of 25.
After the archery competition, the four archers returned backstage.
Unsurprisingly, the order of appearance, based on scores, is as follows:
Zhao Wanqing will be the first to appear, followed by Liu Mengdie, Li Yushuang, and Qiu Ziyue will be the last to appear.
Zhao Wanqing was the first to appear, and she felt a little disappointed, but she knew that she had to maintain her ladylike image until the very end.
The judges announced the final order of appearance.
Regardless of who wins, this dance overtime competition is a visual feast, showcasing the superb dance skills and extraordinary charm of the four contestants.
This competition is not only a test of their dancing skills, but also a test of their mental strength and courage.
Who will emerge victorious in this competition and become the ultimate champion?
let us wait and see.
To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter.