The Journey to Godhood in Another World

After choosing a song that fit the theme of "regret", Luo Li felt a surge of motivation.

She took a deep breath, and the air around her seemed to tremble slightly at her determination. Then she quickly pulled out a pen and paper, touched the paper with the pen tip, and began to write furiously.

Her eyes were focused and fervent, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the sheet music before her.

With a deft twist of her wrist, musical notes danced and arranged on the paper like lively sprites. Sometimes she paused to ponder, sometimes her pen flew across the page. The soft rustling of her writing was like a unique accompaniment, resonating in the quiet creative space.

Time slipped away quietly as she focused, and soon a complete musical score appeared before her.

Luo Li let out a long sigh of relief, raised her head, her eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation, and thought to herself, "Finally finished!"

Without taking a break, she stood up immediately, the chair making a slight scraping sound behind her.

She hurried along, her eyes anxiously searching for the singer whose voice sounded remarkably similar to Jay Chou's—Nicole.

In a corner backstage, Luo Li finally found Nicole tuning his instruments.

Nico was dressed in a simple yet distinctive black rock-style outfit, her hair casually falling over her forehead, and she was intently strumming the guitar strings with her head slightly lowered.

Luo Li strode forward, her face showing a hint of eagerness and anticipation. She gently patted Nico's shoulder and said, "Nico, I've chosen a song that's perfect for this theme, and I think your voice is absolutely perfect for it. I've already written the sheet music; we need to hurry up and practice."

Nico looked up, a hint of surprise and curiosity flashing in her eyes, before she gave a confident smile and said, "Oh? It's me? Then I'll have to take a good look."

The two arrived at a relatively quiet practice room, where the walls were covered with various music posters, as if silently telling the story of music.

Luo Li handed the sheet music to Nico. Nico took it, quickly scanned the notes and lyrics on the sheet music, and hummed a few lines softly, his voice filled with excitement: "This song is good, it has a great feel to it, I like it."

Luo Li felt a huge weight lifted from her heart, and a relieved smile appeared on her face. She said, "That's good. Let's start practicing. Time is of the essence."

For the rest of the time, the practice room was filled with melodious singing and the accompaniment of instruments.

Nico sang with complete passion, his voice plaintive and sorrowful, as if telling stories of deep-seated regrets; at times, it was high-pitched and passionate, as if he was expressing his resentment and struggle against fate.

Luo Li listened attentively from the side, occasionally offering her own insights and suggestions for adjustment. Her eyes were focused and serious, and her brows sometimes furrowed slightly and sometimes relaxed.

The intense practice session quickly turned to the lottery.

When she learned that Luo Li's team would have priority in the performance, Luo Li felt both nervous and excited. She clenched her fists tightly, her palms sweating, and silently prayed that everything would go smoothly.

Back in the backstage preparation area, staff members were bustling about, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.

Once the performance began, the stage lights instantly focused.

Nico strode confidently onto the stage first. He stood in the center of the stage, took a deep breath, raised his head slightly, and showed a confident yet slightly weathered expression.

As the prelude to the music slowly began, the melodious yet slightly melancholic tune flowed like a gentle stream throughout the performance venue.

Nicole slowly closed her eyes, immersing herself in the world of music, and then softly began to sing:

Memories torment me in the pitch-black night.

But you've become a spectator.

I still want to retain the last shred of my persistence.

But you ruthlessly took it away.

......"

His voice is ethereal and captivating, every note imbued with deep emotion, as if transporting the listener to a world filled with regret and helplessness.

The audience fell silent, their eyes fixed intently on the stage, absorbed in the moving song. Luo Li stood in the shadows to the side of the stage, her eyes fixed on Nico, her heart pounding with anxiety.

Her hands unconsciously clasped together, afraid that Nicole might not perform well.

As the song progressed, Nico's singing became increasingly immersive. His body swayed gently to the rhythm of the music, and his arms waved slightly, as if he were conversing with the unseen god of regret.

Perhaps you'll be more carefree without me.

Why should I be so reluctant to part?

Our story ended there.

Once unwavering, now no longer persisting.

I was like a madman when I loved you.

Now my life is only filled with your shadow.

......"

At this moment, the stage lights gradually changed, creating a melancholic and dreamlike atmosphere.

The audience seemed to be touched by some deep memories, and some had tears in their eyes. Seeing the audience's reaction, Luo Li felt a little relieved, and her thoughts drifted back to the past with the song.

"Later, my love for you was nothing more than this."

Things are no longer the way they used to be between us.

Eventually, they slowly drifted apart and disappeared.

A goodbye might mean seeing each other again in the next life.

......"

Nicole's high notes were like a sharp sword, piercing the regretful night sky and shaking the hearts of every listener.

Luo Li snapped out of her reverie and refocused her gaze on the stage. She saw fine beads of sweat glistening on Nico's forehead under the lights.

The song gradually builds to a climax through repeated chanting, and Nico's voice becomes increasingly hoarse and affectionate, his face filled with a profound interpretation of regret.

The audience was completely captivated by the singing, and the entire performance venue was so quiet that only the singing and music remained.

At the end of the song, the music gradually softens, and Nicole's voice becomes gentle and ethereal, as if bidding farewell to that regretful period.

As the last note faded, the stage fell into complete silence.

Moments later, thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience.

Luo Li excitedly walked onto the stage and hugged Nico tightly, her eyes glistening with tears of emotion and joy.

She knew that they had successfully conveyed the theme of "regret" to every audience member through their songs.

After the performance, Luo Li and Nico returned backstage. The backstage staff surrounded them, praising their performance highly.

Luo Li's face was beaming with happiness, and her heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment.

In the small world of the live stream, comments surged like a tidal wave, instantly filling the entire screen.

The audience seemed to have their most tender feelings touched, and they all typed on their keyboards, leaving behind their thoughts and feelings.

May you spend the rest of your life speaking only of warmth, and never of sorrow.

"People need to have the ability to turn the page. If you keep dwelling on things, you'll only trap yourself in your own self-imposed limitations. There are no truly happy people in this world, only people who can let go of their worries. Always believe that every dead end has a way out. Even a mess can be turned into something useful."

"Time really does heal all wounds. Even if you go through it all again, it just doesn't feel the same. Although I loved so deeply back then, once it's gone, it's gone forever."

"When you start to love yourself, the whole world will love you."

"If I had known that would be the last time I saw you, I would have looked at you a few more times. Because I later realized that the world is really big, and without deliberately trying to meet, you really will never see each other again!"

There is no hurdle in life that cannot be overcome.

"Become your own mountain, then go find the sea in your heart."

"There are no insurmountable problems, only insurmountable emotions."

But people always like what they can't have.

"The greatest self-discipline in life is self-control, and the greatest enemy is also oneself. After enduring, persevering, and feeling heartache, after being torn back and forth, we finally let go of each other. In the end, the only thing left in all relationships is ourselves. Just love yourself. In the end, we all learn to let go and understand."

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P.S.: The original singer of "Maybe We'll Meet Again in the Next Life" is Zhou Yihao; the lyrics and music are by Chen Yiran.