"Alright, friends here and watching on TV, welcome back! This is the Crowned and Proclaimed Emperor Team Tournament, and the second match is about to begin."
In the commentary booth, Pingzi, holding a cue card, said, "We just received news from the tournament organizing committee that Imperial Crown will substitute Ram Emperor Huranlang for Horse Emperor Jueying in the new match."
"Yes, that's right," Tianyun laughed. "It seems Captain Jueying is unwilling to accept defeat in the one-on-one match and has decided to personally take to the field in the team match to face Exalted Emperor again and prove his gaming skills."
Li Jiu didn't hesitate to expose him, "It's nothing more than Jueying's act of revenge after getting his way. He thinks the outcome is decided, so he's decided to take turns playing and repay Exalted Emperor a hundredfold for the humiliation he suffered in the one-on-one match!"
These words caused an uproar in the audience.
Fifty thousand fans of Imperial Crown were outraged.
"Holy crap! Is Li Jiu some kind of spy sent by Sovereign Dominion?"
"I really can't stand it anymore. From the one-on-one matches to the team matches, Li Jiu has been speaking in favor of Sovereign Dominion, belittling and mocking our Imperial Crown, and relentlessly ridiculing our Captain Jueying."
"I used to think Li Jiu was the most righteous commentator for King of Glory, but now I think Li Jiu's the most biased commentator towards Captain of Sovereign Dominion Exalted Emperor of Junyu. He has no sense of justice whatsoever, and he's shameless!"
"What's wrong with Li Jiu tonight? He's eating our Imperial Crown Team 'Imperial Crown Team food, and then he's turning his back on us. Isn't that a classic case of ingratitude?"
"We strongly demand that Imperial Crown fire Li Jiu and ban him from the entire internet, so that he has no matches to commentate on in the future, and his whole family will have to go out and starve!"
"Malago, once the Crowned and Proclaimed Emperor is over, I'll definitely beat that real Li Jiu to a pulp and vent my anger."
From the commentary booth, Pingzi sighed helplessly, "Ninth Brother, why are you making things difficult for yourself? Imperial Crown's annexation of Sovereign Dominion is a done deal. No matter how much you speak up for Sovereign Dominion, it's all in vain."
"That's right, Ninth Brother," Tianyun earnestly advised, "Although you're a top KPL commentator, in Imperial Crown's eyes you're no different from an ant. Before the match ends, say something nice about Imperial Crown."
"After that, you should sincerely apologize to Imperial Crown across the entire internet, make up some excuse, and gain sympathy from casual viewers and fans. Imperial Crown will definitely forgive and forget about it."
"Impossible!" Li Jiu resolutely refused. " Imperial Crown has betrayed the original intention of the Imperial Emperor and become an evil team. If I don't support the righteous Sovereign Dominion Team, this King of Glory circle is completely finished."
"But what's the result of your strong support?" Pingzi said irritably. "Even if Exalted Emperor got a pentakill and went on a rampage in the last match, he still couldn't turn the tide and was defeated by Imperial Crown."
"Yes," Tianyun continued to persuade, "Ninth Brother, you have elderly parents and young children to support. It's not worth giving up your secure job just to uphold your sense of justice.
Li Jiu pursed his lips. Just as Tianyun said, his whole family depended on him for support. If he were dismissed from the KPL League, he would be overwhelmed by the pressure of mortgage payments, car loans, raising children, and supporting his parents.
but--
"I firmly believe that good will prevail over evil!" Li Jiu clenched his fists, his eyes resolute. " Sovereign Dominion will definitely defeat Imperial Crown!"
"Ninth Brother, why can't you understand human language?"
The Pingzi, its face flushed and neck red, was about to unleash a string of profanities when the organizing committee leader's rapid breathing came through the earpiece.
"Attention all units! Sovereign Dominion has activated its substitute player, Imperial Emperor, to replace Exalted Emperor in the match. To reiterate, Sovereign Dominion has activated its substitute player, Imperial Emperor, to replace Imperial Emperor in the match!"
He swallowed the national treasure that was Pingzi to enter his mouth, his eyes widening as he pressed the earpiece repeatedly to confirm. Then, his face filled with shock, he stammered, "Holy... holy heavens? The Imperial Emperor's Rotation is taking place, Exalted Emperor on stage!"
"Is the Imperial Emperor going to participate in the competition?"
Tianyun was overjoyed. He had guessed that after Sovereign Dominion lost the first match, Imperial Emperor would be substituted in, and his guess came true.
Li Jiu was overjoyed and immediately turned on his microphone, excitedly announcing, "Everyone here and in the live stream, I have some breaking news! Just now, the Sovereign Dominion Team has brought in their substitute player, Imperial Emperor, to replace Exalted Emperor in the match!"
The chaotic Imperial Crown fan section fell silent instantly.
A moment later, shouts of excitement rose in waves.
"Holy crap? The Imperial Emperor's Rotation is replaced by the Exalted Emperor!"
"Did I hear that right? The Imperial Emperor is going to play in the game?"
"Ahhh, the Imperial Emperor! My childhood idol! I can't believe I actually saw the Imperial Emperor in person at the Crowned and Proclaimed Emperor ceremony!"
"Be more reserved, girl. The Imperial Emperor betrayed our Imperial Crown. He's now a member of the Sovereign Dominion, an enemy of our Imperial Crown."
"Brother is right. I also can't accept the Imperial Emperor's betrayal, but we need to find out Imperial Emperor happened. If the crime is minor and can be forgiven, then I will still like the Imperial Emperor."
"Now is not the time to focus on the details of the Imperial Emperor's betrayal. We're about to see the true face of the number one King of Glory. Aren't you excited?"
"Excited! How could I not be excited?"
In the spectator stands of Imperial Crown AG, Yinuo frantically shook Menglei's shoulders, spitting as he said, " Teacher Meng, my first idol is making his debut in the match! We'll be able to see what he looks like soon!"
"Damn it, I don't know if I'll ever see the Imperial Emperor, but I'm definitely not going to." Menglei was shaken so badly he was practically spinning his brain. "Let go of me now!"
"Oh, I'm so sorry, Teacher Meng, I'm just too excited." Yinuo quickly let go, her fervor only intensifying. "To be able to meet my first idol in real life, I could die happy."
"The entire stadium erupted in cheers." Zhongyi looked towards the Imperial Crown fan section and exclaimed in amazement, "Ferrari may be old, but it's still Ferrari! The Imperial Emperor's position in the hearts of Imperial Crown fans remains irreplaceable!"
Menglei stroked his chin and said, "Damn it, I'm certainly happy to see the Imperial Emperor, but there's something I don't understand."
Yinuo hurriedly asked, "What is it?"
Menglei frowned and said, " The Imperial Emperor could have easily replaced Xiang Yang Shura and the others, so why did he specifically choose to replace Exalted Emperor?"
"That's what I can't understand the most."
In the viewing area of Imperial Crown eStar, Huahai frowned and said, " In the Thousand Star Challenge, Imperial Emperor once teamed up with my brother Exalted Emperor to defeat the Three Champion Emperors and Crowned and Proclaimed Emperor. There's no reason for them not to team up."
"Indeed," Qingrong nodded. "Without the assistance of the Exalted Emperor, let alone the Five Emperors of the Imperial Crown, even the Three Champion Emperors Imperial Emperor have no chance of winning."
Wanmo tilted her head and cautiously probed, "Could it be that Imperial Emperor's gaming skills have improved, and he also wants to avenge his loss to Imperial Crown alone, which is why he replaced Exalted Emperor in the match?"
"It's unlikely," Qingrong shook her head. " Imperial Emperor's gaming skills are undeniable; he's the best in the King's Canyon. But no matter how much he improves or how powerful he becomes, he can't possibly take on all five Emperors of the Imperial Crown alone."
" Imperial Emperor."
Looking out from the Huahai towards the VIP passage on the east side, she murmured to herself, "Why did you have to replace my little brother Exalted Emperor?"