"Xiao Wen, why are you looking at me like that?" Li Shuyi asked, a little embarrassed.
"I'm not... Oh, it's nothing."
Bai Xiaowen slapped his forehead. "Thinking about it the other way around, the Jingwu Guild must be investing something in this league season too. They might pull out a few surprises. Anyway, stay sharp. Just because we swept them in the regular season doesn't mean we've got this in the bag."
"Got it!"
After being tempered by the blood and fire of the Spirit Realm and going through Grand Unification, the White Phoenix Team had grown considerably. They were all young, but none was naive enough to underestimate an opponent in the semifinals.
Both teams took the stage, and their captains drew for the match mode.
The Jingwu Team came out first to a round of applause.
When the White Phoenix Team appeared, the applause was easily two or three times louder. Countless spectators waved glow sticks and light-up signs, cheering them on.
Wu Guangzong scowled. "What gives? We've been a top team for years, but these rookies have more fans than us."
Tan Xiong lowered his voice. "Maybe... they're all here for the looks."
"Come on, Tan, don't be so down on us. We may not have any women on the team, but the five of us aren't bad-looking," Pang Yu said, puffing out his chest. "Plenty of girls chase after me."
Tan Xiong hid his face behind his shield.
In fact, seventy percent of the spectators at Jinghai Base City Stadium were White Phoenix Team fans.
Between Bai Xiaowen and Han Xu, plus Qiao Rui, Li Shuyi, and Cecilia, the team had appeal to men and women alike. Tan Xiong was right: looks accounted for a sizable share of their fans.
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