Xingluo Plaza, second round of the round-robin tournament.
Huo Yuhao's one-man show had reached its climax.
"Velkhana, possess me."
Buzz—!!!
A soaring dragon's roar echoed through the heavens.
Huo Yuhao was clad in crystalline ice armor, enormous ice wings spread behind him like a frost sovereign descending upon the mortal world.
Dozens of ice walls erupted from the ground, separating the seven members of the Qianling Team. Like an elegant dancer, Huo Yuhao weaved through the walls, using "Foresight Slash" and "ice blades" to precisely harvest his opponents' consciousness like a surgeon's scalpel.
The entire audience stared in stunned amazement, marveling at this unprecedented control-oriented style of combat.
Origin Internet Cafe, main hall.
Unlike the excitement outside, a subtle atmosphere of household hierarchy permeated the internet cafe.
Behind the counter, the newly appointed attendant, the Ice Empress, wore a sharp maid outfit and held a rag as she wiped down the counter.
As she worked, she looked up at the large screen, a trace of approval flashing through her eyes. "Hmph, at least that brat hasn't embarrassed me. He's using that Ice Wall Maze quite well. Ultimate Ice should be this elegant."
But at that moment, a crisp yet somewhat lazy voice came from beside the owner's exclusive seat behind the counter. "Elegant, my ass! He's disgracing us Longsword Heroes."
The Ice Empress's hand trembled as she wiped the counter. She quickly restrained the pride on her face and slightly lowered her head toward the girl seated beside Lu Yuan, carrying even a hint of instinctive awe.
"My lady Auspicious Beast, you're awake?"
Beside Lu Yuan, someone had forcibly squeezed in a luxurious gaming chair. Wang Qiuer was curled up in it without a care for her image, one hand skillfully helping herself to snacks from Lu Yuan's plate.