Sovereign Dominion's lounge.
Huyan Lan lowered her eyes as she looked at the sweet chat history she had shared with the Imperial Emperor. Her heart ached slightly, just like the dating strategy game Su Hang had described last night. The Imperial Emperor had never had any real feelings for her!
"The world is real, love is fake."
Huyan Lan clutched his chest, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "I had already decided to tear that bastard Imperial Emperor to pieces, so why am I still feeling sad and upset?"
I returned to the hotel last night and couldn't sleep a wink. I couldn't stop crying whenever I thought about the scene of breaking with the Imperial Emperor. There were many reasons why the Imperial Emperor banished her from the Imperial Crown. After all, it wasn't something that happened overnight.
But the root cause was that the Imperial Emperor felt betrayed by Phoenix, so in a fit of anger he banished Phoenix from the team!
"It was wrong of me to contact [that team] privately, but those chat logs were all maliciously fabricated by that team. I, Phoenix, did not betray you, much less treacherous you!"
Huyan Lan's shoulders trembled violently, and her eyes welled up with stubborn tears. The Imperial Emperor had given her a chance to explain everything, but she was too proud and didn't bother to explain at all.
She even provocatively acknowledged it, thinking the Imperial Emperor would be as forgiving as before. Instead, she was met with being deleted as a game friend, her romantic relationship being unbound, and being kicked out of the Imperial Crown Team...
Overnight, she went from being the revered vice-captain of the Imperial Crown Herald of Dawn Phoenix, admired by millions of King of Glory players, to a homeless, drenched mess!
"Holy crap, a one-on-five on the high ground, Infinite Moonlight Combo x24, I'm totally dumbfounded, you can play Luna this badly?"
"It's just basic stuff. If it were my Luna, she could do 124 consecutive flights, let alone 24."
" Coin Sex Fiend, can't you live without bragging? 124 times? I bet you'll break in two tries and be forced to stand here as punishment!"
Huyan Lan quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, pretending to be nonchalant, while glancing at the group of people who had returned to the lounge.
"Thanks to Liuli." Su Hang picked up a can of sugar-free cola from the table and said with a smile, "If Liu Bang hadn't Teleport over in time, I, Luna, definitely wouldn't have gotten a pentakill."
Yugong Liuli smiled gently, "It's what I should do."
"I also really need to thank Sister Liuli." Jiang Sui hugged Liuli, rubbing her little head against her chest. "Without Sister Liuli's repeated Teleport to protect me, my Xiao Qiao would definitely have been riddled with holes by the enemy in this game."
"It's only natural for a mage to provide support and protection," said Yugong Liuli, gently stroking Jiang Sui's head. "But Xiao Sui, you should thank your brother; he protected you the entire game."
"I even pulled off an incredible Luna chase after Nezha just for you."
Jiang Sui made a face at Su Hang, "Beep, thanks bro!"
I'll give you a good talking to when we get home!
Su Hang didn't bother arguing with his sister and turned to Huyan Lan, "How are you? Feeling better? Can you play in the match?"
Huyan Lan feigned indifference and said, "Isn't it good that Suisui is adapting to the team? Let Suisui continue with the remaining matches. It's a good opportunity to use the stage of the Clash of Kings to let Suisui accumulate experience in major competitions."
Su Hang narrowed his eyes slightly.
The answer itself is fine, but if you put Huyan Lan into the role of the Phoenix, then the problem becomes huge. It's full of stubbornness and jealousy, after all, the Phoenix has a strong sense of pride and jealousy.
Su Hang shrugged and said, "Okay, then I won't force you."
Nine years ago, he would have gone to great lengths to appease Phoenix, but now that it's nine years later, he has no obligation to do so; she can do whatever she wants.
"No, Sister Lan!" Jiang Sui rushed to Huyan Lan's side, pleading earnestly, "I'm just emergency rations, good for filling in temporarily and making up the numbers, but I simply can't handle a sustained competition!"
"Just as the West cannot lose Jerusalem, our Sovereign Dominion cannot be without you, Sister Lan."
Huyan Lan's expression softened slightly, and he seized the opportunity to say, "Since Suisui has put it this way..."
"Alright, Jiang Sui, you can't force a relationship." Su Hang said calmly, "If she doesn't want to participate, let her stay in the lounge. Anyway, she can still win even if Sovereign Dominion is absent."
Huyan Lan's smile froze instantly.
Jiang Sui, Hu Xiao, Yin Long, and the others all wore expressions of disbelief. They stared at each other, bewildered. Had the two had a falling out?
Huyan Lan stared at Su Hang, her face darkening. Ever since he discovered her Phoenix identity last night, his attitude had completely changed. He not only ignored her but also spoke with barbs.
It's as if they're not friends, but enemies!
"Whether I play or not is none of my business," Huyan Lan sneered. "After all, the one who should Supreme King Title isn't me, it's you."
"With the full support of Jiang Sui, Deputy Hu, Yin Long, and Liuli, I'm confident I can win the title of Supreme King Title," Su Hang said nonchalantly. "If you want to go home, I'll book you a plane ticket right now."
These words were like a thunderbolt from the blue!
Everyone was speechless.
Huyan Lan's body trembled, her beautiful eyes revealing an expression of disbelief. Su Hang was... kicking her out?
"It seems Sovereign Dominion doesn't need me anymore."
Su Hang raised an eyebrow and asked, "You want to leave the team?"
Huyan Lan forced a smile and said, "Your purpose in forming Sovereign Dominion was to participate in the Clash of Kings, wasn't it? Since you can win the title of Supreme King Title even without me, there's no reason for me to stay in Sovereign Dominion."
Everyone was stunned.
Su Hang turned his head and asked, " Liuli, how much money does Sovereign Dominion in its accounts?"
"About... about 5 million left."
Su Hang casually remarked, "I'll transfer all 5 million to Huyan Lan later, as compensation for her leaving Sovereign Dominion."
"Huh?" Yugong Liuli was stunned.
" Su Hang!!!"
Huyan Lan suddenly erupted, like a raging lioness, her chest heaving violently, her voice trembling, "If you have any complaints about me, you can hit me, you can curse me, but don't try to insult my character with money!"
" Sister Lan, calm down," Jiang Sui quickly stepped in to mediate. "My brother was just joking with you."
Su Hang Tanran and composed. "I'm serious."
"Explain yourself!" Huyan Lan stared intently at Su Hang, her beautiful eyes filled with tears of humiliation. "What did I do wrong to make you disgusted with me like this?"
Su Hang remained expressionless.
He had always thought that as long as the Silver Dragon Phoenix Mountain Lord was willing to return to the Imperial Crown one day, he could forgive and forget. But when he actually saw the Mountain Lord and Phoenix, especially Phoenix, he realized that...
There's no way to forgive and forget; once a traitor, always a traitor!
Just then, the door to the lounge was suddenly kicked open!
Everyone turned to look.
Phoenix Crown's mid-laner Qingrong, wielding a short, sharp fruit knife, panted heavily, his fierce gaze sweeping across the entire arena until he locked onto the handsome-looking Sugar-Free Cola Man, and let out a howl!
" Exalted Emperor! You must give Mother Huang an explanation today!"
Hu Xiao Roar tripped Qingrong, who was running at full speed, and then collapsed onto his backside with a thud. "You son of a bitch, how dare you commit violence with a knife in broad daylight?"
Qingrong let out a scream.
"Trying to threaten our captain with a cheap knife?" Yin Long bent down and snatched the fruit knife, utterly mocking. "Give Mother Huang an explanation. Who is Mother Huang? Why should our captain give her an explanation?"
"Let him go!"
Huyan Lan hurriedly shouted, "I am the Mother Huang he mentioned!"
"You're the Mother Huang?"
Not only was Hu Xiao Yin Long stunned.
Even Su Hang, Jiang Sui, and Liuli were stunned!
"What the hell? Qingrong from the Phoenix Crown Team is your child?" Hu Xiao's eyes widened, his jaw dropping in shock.
"Big-breasted girl, when did you have a child? This guy looks only a few years older than you." Yin Long stammered, his face full of shock.
Huyan Lan helped Qingrong up, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
"I am the captain of the Phoenix Crown and Rosy Robes Team."
" Phoenix Crown Captain?"
Hu Xiao Yin Long was completely dumbfounded.
Jiang Sui looked utterly incredulous. She covered her mouth with both hands and stammered, " Sister Lan, so you are... Phoenix?"