The well-known melody...

However, it was executed with distinct techniques...

The aura conveyed by the melody possessed great power, resonating deeply with the audience.

Cara resembled a resilient plum blossom enduring the harshness and chill of winter.

Though she appeared fragile, she had never succumbed to her surroundings. Instead, she exuded an air of self-assured independence and uniqueness!

Finally, as the song concluded, the audience couldn't contain their reactions any longer.

Some questioned whether it was true that Cara had a connection with the organizers.

Meanwhile, another individual expressed the belief that Cara did have the strength to replace Clare.

Another person shared a comment, expressing a sense of shame, as they had come to the realization that they had been misled by Clare's fans all along. It had become evident that Cara was indeed an exceptional performer.

At that moment, Clare, who was also tuned into the live concert broadcast, seethed with rage!

Even the ordinary audience could discern that Cara's solo was extraordinary, not to mention Clare!

Moreover, Clare possessed a deeper understanding of performance skills, which intensified her vexation about how marvelous Cara's performance was!

The version played by Cara was completely different from Clare's!

Based on the melody, it wasn't the simplified version Clare had practiced before. Instead, it closely resembled the original version demonstrated by Maria during the rehearsal! This demanded exceedingly intricate performance skills!

Simultaneously, Clare observed that Cara's rendition deviated somewhat from the original.

Nevertheless, Clare believed that she lacked the capacity to modify the musical score and simultaneously master the technique within a mere two days!

Clare immediately surmised that Maria must have personally mentored Cara! She swiftly arrived at the conclusion that it was Maria's guidance that led to Cara's progress!

Had she not quit at that time, she would have been the one under Maria's tutelage!

There was a time when Clare had the opportunity to astonish everyone.

Yet, she had allowed it to slip through her grasp.

“Cara isn't inherently superior to me. It's just that... Oh, what did I do?"

Clare quivered with rage, and a sense of profound defeat nearly overwhelmed her completely!

At the same time, she reluctantly acknowledged the truth that Cara was genuinely exceptional. Without a solid foundation, Cara wouldn't have been able to master such a complex musical score, even with a master's guidance.

While Clare contemplated, the second solo of the Ancient Zither commenced. It was "Dance of the Calvary."