Chapter 094: The Station of Deification

Sure enough, just as everyone’s minds were buzzing, Li Lekang gave a single command and the staff immediately removed the black cloths that had been concealing the props around the stage!

Only then did the crowd realize that all around the venue were enormous fireworks shells, huge in size and impressive in power—these were to be the props that would put the truth of the sky to the test.

Li Lekang was determined to shatter the mundane guesses that the sky was fake, that there was a projection screen overhead, and so on.

So he decided to do it in the most dazzling and straightforward way—by lighting fireworks that would soar straight into the sky!

Let the sky be illuminated and then see the expressions on everyone’s faces!

A man’s love for fireworks and pyrotechnics is innate, and nothing could be more exhilarating than personally igniting them before an audience of eighty thousand!

Setting off fireworks alone is nothing compared to the rush of millions watching you do it!

“Are you ready?” Li Lekang turned the microphone toward the audience.

The roar from the crowd surged forth like a flood breaking through a dam.

Li Lekang smiled with satisfaction.

He strode to the front of the stage, where a set of large red buttons labeled “Fire” awaited. Under the gaze of 80,000 live spectators and 20 million television viewers, he slammed his hand down!

The buttons activated an intricate network of fireworks all around, igniting this million-dollar, meticulously programmed display.

With the first shrill “whoosh,” a massive firework streaked skyward, trailing a long tail as it shot above the stadium, climbing higher and higher until it exploded into a brilliant display in the night sky!

Then came the second and third waves, one after another, accelerating into the darkness, bursting in a riot of colors and patterns, lighting up the night and igniting the passion of the crowd!

As a rain of dazzling sparks cascaded down, the night was transformed into a blaze of color, as if a meteor shower had fallen from the heavens, making the entire stadium as bright as day, every corner clearly visible!

In this moment of wonder, the moon above remained nowhere to be seen.

And thus, the speculation about the sky being fake was utterly dispelled!

If the sky had been an illusion, a screen, a projection, those rockets would have turned the show into a catastrophe!

But look at them now—fireworks soaring freely, magnificent shapes blossoming against the night, ample proof that nothing hindered the open sky above.

The experts’ heads would ache all the more!

Meanwhile, the amateur audience members reveled in the flawless spectacle.

Eighty thousand in the stadium, twenty million watching from home.

All bore witness to this historic moment.

They lost themselves in this magical show, this world of incandescent fireworks, and with every explosion, Li Lekang’s legendary moment was etched into memory.

He really made the moon disappear!

This was no camera trick, no clever angle, no post-production—this was a miracle witnessed firsthand by eighty thousand people!

In terms of technique, this was peak artistry. Never before in history had anyone performed a feat like Li Lekang’s, stealing the moon from the sky before so many eyes!

Of course, some television viewers, upon seeing the moon vanish, rushed outdoors and looked up—the bright, round moon still hung above. It hadn’t been “stolen” by Li Lekang.

Only those within Citifield could not see it!

That was the true evidence of magic. Yet, in some regions, clouds or rain blocked the moon, and those viewers were thoroughly convinced!

News later reported that much of America had cloudy or rainy skies that night, the moon well hidden… Fate itself had lent Li Lekang a hand!

So, in the aftermath, many delighted fans genuinely believed that Li Lekang had stolen the moon, excitedly messaging family and friends to share this wonder of the world!

But returning to reason—how was it done?

This puzzle would baffle generations.

In fact, the answer was simple: Li Lekang had used a mirage spell, veiling the sky above the stadium so the moon was hidden from view. Step outside the stadium, and the moon reappeared overhead… In essence, it was a magic trick.

Perhaps in the future, advanced technology could achieve such a high-tech illusion!

But tonight, Li Lekang had performed it with magic ahead of its time.

He did nothing more throughout the fireworks finale, letting the spectacle play out to the end.

Gazing out over the sea of people, Li Lekang could sense their astonishment and delight—surely many strangers had just become devoted fans.

The show continued: “Now, do you miss the beautiful moon?”

Once again, the crowd thundered its response.

“I hear you! I feel your longing for her!”

“So—let’s bring her back!”

The curtain overhead once more rumbled shut.

Then, it slowly opened again.

The long-missed moon returned to their sight!

Moonlight bathed the field, and never had its beauty seemed so essential.

From the vantage of Li Lekang’s stage, the audience seats shimmered with light—backlit screens of countless phones, as people held up their devices to capture the sky above.

Those watching on television could not experience this, but the 20 million viewers set a new ratings record for NBC’s live broadcast!

And so, Li Lekang was enshrined as a legend.

Forty years ago, David Copperfield made the Statue of Liberty disappear and became world-famous.

Forty years later, Li Lekang made the moon disappear—a feat certain to astound the world!

With the moon restored, Li Lekang’s night of magic drew to a close.

Thunderous applause echoed around the stadium, and standing ovations were everywhere.

Though he did not return for an encore, everyone agreed the night was worth it!

From the breathtaking descent at the beginning to the astonishing vanishing of the moon at the end—

Even these two acts alone were worth the price of admission!

Not to mention the many innovative tricks in between, the grand fireworks display… Even the thrill of the Super Bowl itself could hardly compare.

The camera swept across the packed audience, where people rose and cheered; one could easily imagine the same scene for a New England Patriots victory!

But all of this was sparked by one man—

The Grand Magician, Li Lekang!

The visual impact he delivered, the challenge to perception, made people question reality again and again.

In this age of burgeoning technology, with the internet and video media everywhere, magic was no longer as mysterious or captivating as in the last century.

Video bloggers and debunkers could upload anything; some had editing skills superior to any magician’s team, gradually stripping away the mystique of magic.

Like the robes of a sacred goddess being unraveled by curious onlookers.

But now, Li Lekang had put that cloak of mystery back on—and fastened every button!

With a series of unfathomable performances, he erased the technological advantage, leaving awe in its place.

From predicting the lottery to vanishing the moon, the mysteries he conjured would remain unsolved for decades.

Before the eyes of countless spectators, Li Lekang created miracle after miracle—his talent and showmanship securing his place at the pinnacle of magic.