Chapter 1184: A Beautiful New World Once Again

"What are you thinking about? Why have you zoned out?"

Wen Xia reached out and waved a hand in front of Luo Quan. "I still have things to ask you. How exactly is this show arranged? Do I parachute directly into the first round, or do I start from the auditions?"

Luo Quan snapped back to reality and said without hesitation, "You definitely have to participate in the auditions. If I were going to give you a backdoor pass, why wouldn't I just make you the champion directly?"

"That's exactly what I wanted. If the qualification isn't earned through my own ability, I wouldn't find it meaningful even if I advanced." Wen Xia's expression was extremely confident.

Since the concept of a "girl idol" didn't exist in this world before she arrived, her advantage was undoubtedly immense.

Moreover, Luo Quan had said that her looks were a rare sight even in Huanyu, so she didn't need to worry about lacking fans.

With the right timing, location, and people, it looked like the advantage was entirely hers.

If she couldn't even pass the auditions under these conditions, Wen Xia felt she might as well give up on her idol dream.

"It's best that you have this realization." Luo Quan smiled and nodded.

In truth, while she spoke of fairness and justice, people are often double-standard, and Luo Quan was no exception.

If Wen Xia truly showed signs of being eliminated, even if she were to be scolded for it, she would still ensure Wen Xia was ushered into the group.

It's easy to say "uphold justice over family," but how many people can actually practice it consistently?

In any case, Luo Quan felt that if she were faced with such a situation, she certainly wouldn't be able to prioritize principles over her own people.

Fortunately, Wen Xia's ability was clear for all to see; there was a high probability she could advance without needing any help.

If Wen Xia were truly strong enough not to need her help, that would be the best-case scenario.

"By the way, take this." Luo Quan pulled a candy and a watch-like device from her pocket.

"After eating this candy, you will immediately learn several official languages of Huanyu. It's convenient and fast.

As for this watch, you can think of it as a Huanyu smartphone, but it's much smarter than any smartphone you've ever seen. You can search for anything you want to see just by thinking about it."

As she spoke, Luo Quan stuffed the candy into Wen Xia's mouth and then helped her put on the watch.

"Is this reliable?" Wen Xia clutched her throat, swallowing the candy before she even had a chance to chew it; she didn't even know what it tasted like.

Luo Quan rolled her eyes at her. "Huanyu's technology is beyond your imagination. It's just learning a language; what kind of harm could it possibly cause you?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Wen Xia blinked her eyes.

She discovered that her mind was suddenly filled with a wealth of knowledge, and she had directly mastered several foreign languages!

"Holy cow, that's amazing!" Wen Xia cheered in surprise. "This candy is too powerful; it feels so unscientific!"

"Actually, it's very scientific." Luo Quan unfolded the instruction manual for the language-mastery candy and read aloud: "The main components of this candy are proteins containing a large amount of pheromones. After consumption, knowledge can be mastered within five to ten seconds.

To make the candy more palatable, we added a honey flavor; it will feel soft and sweet after eating..."

"That sounds pretty good." Wen Xia pouted. "Too bad you shoved it in so quickly; I didn't even get to taste it before swallowing it whole."

"Alright, don't act like Liu Laolao who has never seen the world." Luo Quan patted Wen Xia's shoulder and said, "Huanyu has plenty of delicacies; you'll have plenty of opportunities to taste them later."

"Speaking of which, is that 'Return to Phoenix Pool' soup you have from Huanyu?" Wen Xia suddenly thought of this and looked at Luo Quan. "It can make people younger; it's clearly alien black technology."

"Smart." Luo Quan gave her a thumbs up. "It was cooked by Zhi Ni's mother. Her status in Huanyu is the Empress Dowager of the Holy Tang Dynasty."

Wen Xia immediately covered her mouth in surprise. "It was actually soup made by the Empress Dowager herself? That's quite an honor!"

Luo Quan smiled. "You're overthinking it. Everyone gets a share of this soup; any resident in the Imperial Capital can go drink it."

"Oh, I see." Wen Xia's enthusiasm cooled down quite a bit.

But since it was soup made by the Empress Dowager, it was definitely a rare item. Getting a free bowl of such a worldly delicacy was a win no matter how you looked at it.

"Alright, you go ahead and study. I'm going to announce the official start of the Huanyu Girls program in a moment. I've already signed you up for the auditions, so the rest is up to you."

After saying this, Luo Quan stood up and walked out of the room while speaking.

Wen Xia looked down and tapped her watch. The light screen that appeared before her made her marvel once again at the wonders of this world, and she became completely immersed in it.

Returning to her own room, Bai Xingwei was reading a book on the sofa, while Li Xiaomiao was eating fruit at the other end.

"How was it? Did Sister Wen Xia find it hard to accept?" Xiaomiao asked Luo Quan, holding a half-eaten fruit in her hand.

Luo Quan chuckled. "Wen Xia's ability to accept things is much stronger than you'd imagine. It took her less than three minutes to accept everything here, and she's integrating quite quickly."

"We should still be careful. She might have accepted it on the surface, but she could still be deeply shocked inside, which might lead to some mental issues." Bai Xingwei picked up a cup of hot tea, gently blew the foam off the surface, and took a sip.

"She has already broken through to the Blood Quenching Realm," Luo Quan said in a muffled voice.

"Pfft!"

Bai Xingwei, who had just taken a sip of hot tea, sprayed it directly onto Luo Quan's face. "You... what did you say?!"

"Nice shot." Luo Quan gave Bai Xingwei a thumbs up. "You're the first person to spray spit at the Mother of Dawn."

"Don't change the subject!" Bai Xingwei hugged Luo Quan's arm and shook it. "You said Wen Xia broke through to the Blood Quenching Realm, but how is that possible!"

"But reality is just like that." Luo Quan wiped the tea off her face with a tissue. "As the first girl idol of Huanyu, the moment she clarified what path she wanted to take, she broke through on the spot, crossing two major levels."

"There's actually such a thing!" Bai Xingwei's eyes were filled with confusion. "Can one really break through so easily by becoming a star? This efficiency is a bit too exaggerated!"

"Actually, there are pros and cons." Luo Quan chuckled and began to analyze it for Bai Xingwei. "Although one can make rapid progress in strength in a short time by becoming a star, there are always drawbacks to taking shortcuts.

That is, if your popularity is high and you are famous enough, your strength will naturally remain at a very strong level.

However, if your popularity starts to slide and you become less relevant, your strength will also drop rapidly. Although it won't necessarily return to zero, it is very possible to drop a small level, or even a major level!

Yanqing is the most typical example. At her peak, she was a powerhouse at the Dao-Entering level, but now she has fallen out of that level.

But at least having reached that realm, if one cultivates diligently, the possibility of returning to the peak is very high."

Hearing this, Bai Xingwei sighed. "That doesn't seem to have any downsides. As long as you maintain your popularity, can't your realm stay without falling?"

"That's true in theory, but it's really difficult."

"No matter how difficult, it's still simpler than cultivation." Bai Xingwei sighed. "This makes me want to debut as an idol too. If I could get a share of the wish-power provided by fans, I might be able to break through to a realm beyond God-Refining."

"Whether you can become famous isn't up to you. Thirty percent is destined by heaven, seventy percent depends on hard work, and the remaining ninety percent depends on luck." Luo Quan smiled and said in a seductive tone, "But at least the Huanyu Girls program is definitely going to be a hit. If you want to try, you might be able to catch a ride on her coattails."

"Is it really that easy?" Bai Xingwei hesitated. "But I can't sing or dance. It seems a bit late to start learning now."

"As long as you are willing to improve, it's never too late to learn." Luo Quan put her hands on her hips in an encouraging posture. "With your learning ability, it's definitely not too late to start learning now. Besides, your conditions are so good; it would be a pity not to debut."

Hearing this, Bai Xingwei finally made up her mind. She clenched her fists and said to Luo Quan, "Then... help me sign up. I'll go give it a try. If I can't advance, then so be it."

"Be confident. I think you have the potential to be a hit." Luo Quan looked at Li Xiaomiao. "As Wen Xia's disciple, I'm giving you a task now.

Before Wen Xia adapts to this world, you will teach Xingwei some basic skills in dance and singing.

In Huanyu, there are all kinds of high-tech aids, so the learning progress should be very fast."

"That is indeed the case." Li Xiaomiao nodded and said to Bai Xingwei, "Sister Weiwei, let's go find Sister Chenchen. She should be practicing dance right now; let's go together."

"Okay?" Bai Xingwei didn't hesitate and followed Li Xiaomiao toward the dance studio.

Seeing that everyone had gone to do their own business, Luo Quan lay down on the bed happily and began to release news related to "Huanyu Girls."

Before it had passed the review, she was only recruiting contestants during her live streams, which wasn't particularly formal and didn't involve massive promotion.

Now that it had passed the review, she would naturally use as much promotional power as possible.

Only when everyone knows about it can she lay a good foundation for this variety show, which aimed for star-sea-level popularity.

As an idol talent show the likes of which Huanyu had never seen before, combined with the famous Mother of Dawn as a mentor, and the fact that it would be recruiting from across all of Huanyu and featuring only great beauties—

These elements combined made it very sensational, so after the news was released, it quickly climbed into the top ten of Huanyu's trending searches.

Because it was the Mother of Dawn's first venture, the official account of the Dawn Church liked and reposted it immediately, and many believers also helped to promote it.

The Martial God Temple wasn't idle either; she was their brand ambassador, so how could they miss the chance to ride the wave of popularity?

So, with the cooperation of several major forces, Huanyu Girls became a hit—a hit that was logical and unstoppable.

Seeing the number of applicants and followers on the official website growing, Luo Quan finally revealed a smile at this moment.

However, what made her even happier was a message from a stranger's account.

"Luo Quan, can a star like me who has already debuted also participate in the talent show?"

The content was very short, and it addressed her by name, which meant the person knew her but wasn't on her friends list.

Luo Quan frowned immediately. She couldn't be sure who this person was, but she replied, "Of course you can. As long as you are willing, you can come participate in the show.

And if you have already debuted, having a fan base makes it easier to advance!"

"But although my singing is okay, my dancing is very average."

"Another student with unbalanced skills." Luo Quan chuckled and replied, "You've already mastered one of the two basic skills; it's not too late to start learning the rest."

"That's great! I'm willing to learn!"

Seeing the girl on the other side so motivated, Luo Quan was gratified but also curious. "By the way, can you tell me your name? I don't think I've added you."

"I applied to be your friend before, but you didn't agree or refuse." The message came from the other side.

Luo Quan's face turned red instantly. She usually didn't look at private messages during non-working hours, and she rarely checked friend requests from others.

So this might really be an acquaintance, but the person had wanted to add her and never received approval.

"I'm really sorry. I was on the home planet before, and I really couldn't see Huanyu's messages. I definitely didn't refuse on purpose." Luo Quan realized her mistake and apologized to her immediately.

"It's okay." The girl was very generous and didn't mind this little thing at all. "By the way, my name is Chu Yueyan. We met before at the Huanyu Anniversary Assembly."

Luo Quan was stunned for a moment, feeling the name sounded familiar, but she couldn't quite place it for the moment.

After about a few seconds, she gasped: "Holy crap, it's actually her!"

Chu Yueyan, the most beautiful woman in the Universe by all accounts.

Before she herself appeared, and excluding the two outliers Ye Zhining and Fafreya from the comparison, Chu Yueyan was the undisputed number one beauty in the Universe.

When participating in the Universe New Year's Eve live broadcast, she had met Chu Yueyan a few times; even though she already possessed Star Charm-level beauty at the time, she was still struck by Chu Yueyan's breathtaking appearance.

In her view, being this beautiful was actually barely any different from the Empress or the Saintess; it would be perfectly fine to say the three of them were tied for first place.

And as one of the most popular female stars in the entertainment industry, Chu Yueyan coming to participate in the Universe Girls talent show truly exceeded Luo Quan's expectations.

Soon, Luo Quan accepted the friend request Chu Yueyan had sent again, then asked in confusion: "You're so popular on Dou now, why would you still come to this show?"

"Because I think it might be very lively here, so I wanted to come; perhaps I can make some friends." What Chu Yueyan sent was a voice message, her gentle voice making one feel warm inside.

But Luo Quan heard a hint of loneliness in it.

Not long after, Chu Yueyan sent another voice message:

"Actually, since I debuted, I've always been alone, with no manager and no team.

After meeting you, I thought perhaps I had met a good friend with whom I shared a common language, but unfortunately, you didn't pay attention to me afterward.

And this time, I just happened to see that you were hosting a variety show, so I thought I'd come and join in the fun to dispel the loneliness in my heart."

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