Chengdu in the early hours of the morning.
Shu Da Xia Hot Pot Restaurant was packed with people. The luxurious private rooms on the second floor were filled with AG team members dressed in bright red team uniforms. Looking around, you could see Menglei, Maoshen, Yinuo... all well-known players.
Among them was a cool-looking young man in a black windbreaker who seemed somewhat out of place.
"Brother Exalted Emperor, I'm sorry, I took the liberty of calling AG here." Huahai said awkwardly, rubbing his hands. "We're all in the King of Glory community, it's normal to have friction and conflicts. Let's let bygones be bygones, we're friends after all."
Su Hang remained silent, simply continuing to drink his [sugar-free cola].
The atmosphere froze instantly.
Before Menglei could signal him, Yinuo Nuo stood up abruptly, bowed ninety degrees to Su Hang, and said from the bottom of his heart, " Exalted Emperor, I formally apologize for the absurd thing I did back then—targeting you and ambushing you in the game!"
Even if the six-time KPL champion marksman takes the initiative to admit his mistake.
Su Hang remained unmoved.
Menglei quickly stood up and said sincerely, "Brother Exalted Emperor, whatever compensation you want, AG will do its best to meet it. We will apologize to you personally on all major platforms using the club's official account. What do you think?"
Huahai's eyelids twitched slightly. AG's sincerity was undeniable, especially since they apologized using their official account, which was almost tantamount to destroying the club's reputation.
Su Hang's expression softened slightly. He still had some goodwill towards Menglei, after all, they had a past relationship and could be considered half a gaming friend.
Moreover, every wrong has its perpetrator, and if we really want to find the culprit, it's that recruitment manager from AG who made those provocative and threatening phone calls!
Su Hang said calmly, "If AG is truly willing to reconcile with me, bring your recruitment manager here. I want him to apologize to me in person!"
Upon hearing this, Menglei, Maoshen, and the others were overjoyed.
"Brother Exalted Emperor, we have brought him here!"
"Quick! Bring Pei Qian in!"
A short while later, a disheveled middle-aged man stumbled into the private room; it was none other than Pei Qian, the recruitment manager of AG!
The moment Pei Qian saw Su Hang, he knelt down.
He crawled on his knees, slapping himself repeatedly as he moved, pleading, "Great Exalted Emperor, I am a beast worse than a pig or a dog, a treacherous villain. I apologize to you, please have mercy and forgive me!"
Su Hang was slightly taken aback.
I thought the recruitment manager from AG would be indignant, but to my surprise, he acted like a spineless dog, wagging his tail and begging for forgiveness.
Menglei said coldly, "Brother Exalted Emperor, we at AG should thank you for helping us expose Pei Qian, this parasite. He abused his position to embezzle more than 1 million yuan of club assets."
"This constitutes embezzlement, which is enough to warrant a seven- or eight-year prison sentence."
"I've reached an agreement with him. As long as he can appease the Exalted Emperor brothers' anger and obtain their forgiveness, the club won't send him to jail!"
Su Hang looked at Pei Qian, who was weeping uncontrollably, narrowed his eyes, and said sternly, "You don't just know you're wrong, you know you're finished!"
Pei Qian was filled with remorse!
Because his uncle [ Pei Gou ] is one of AG's shareholders, he can make money with impunity. Even though he knows that he will go to jail if he is exposed, he is not worried at all because he has his uncle as his backer.
But right now, just now...
The star team from the King of Glory community, Twilight of the Gods, has joined AG. Its captain, Silver Dragon, has spent a fortune to acquire his uncle Pei Gou's shares with swift and decisive means, becoming a shareholder of AG in his place.
The support they had relied on vanished in an instant.
Led by Menglei, the veterans of AG immediately began a purge, and he became the first to suffer.
"I'm willing to settle with AG," Su Hang said indifferently, taking a sip of his sugar-free cola, "Provided that this recruitment manager disappears from my sight."
Menglei was overjoyed, understanding the unspoken meaning in his words.
"Brother Exalted Emperor, don't worry, I guarantee Pei Qian will end up in jail!"
Pei Qian was terrified and looked to Yinuo for help, " Nuozai, Brother Pei has treated you well, please save me, help me out."
Yinuo's eyes showed disgust, and he turned his head away, ignoring her.
Pei Qian was utterly despondent and was dragged out of the private room, where he was to be served an endless bowl of wide noodles.
The atmosphere gradually became lively.
Menglei, Maoshen, Yinuo, and others took turns Su Hang.
Su Hang responded to the crowd by offering [sugar-free cola] instead of baijiu (Chinese liquor).
Menglei smiled and said, "Brother Exalted Emperor, the [ Clash of Kings ] is about to begin. You are currently the Strongest Overlord. I wonder if you have any plans to challenge for the King Title?"
All eyes were fixed on Exalted Emperor.
It's important to know that the triennial [ Clash of Kings ] will begin in mid-August. All players who have earned the title of Overlord are eligible to participate, and the winner of the title of Strongest Overlord will enjoy full privileges, including direct challenge!
Su Hang said calmly, "I'm not interested in the King Title."
Just like attending Overlord Feast, he didn't care about the dazzling titles. He only participated because his sister wanted the Gold Badge of the Strongest Overlord, nothing more.
Menglei said with a hint of regret, " The Exalted Emperor brothers are truly role models for the new generation, not caring about empty fame."
"It's a bit of a pity," Huahai said regretfully, "But it suits Brother Exalted Emperor's character perfectly; he's indifferent to fame and fortune."
Su Hang smiled and said, "I am indeed not interested in the King Title, but I will participate in the Clash of Kings!"
"Ah?"
"What?"
Menglei, Huahai, and the others were completely bewildered. They had said they weren't interested in the King Title, so what was with participating in the Clash of Kings?
"I enjoy honing my skills against top-tier King of Glory," Su Hang, his eyes gleaming with fighting spirit. "The stronger the opponent, the more excited I get. A gathering of Clash of Kings should satisfy my competitive desires."
Menglei, Huahai, and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.
Who would have thought that the hot-blooded Exalted Emperor was actually a battle maniac!
But then...
Menglei, Huahai, and the others' eyes burned with fervor.
Unlike the Overlord Feast, the Clash of Kings is a higher-level event with a significantly different competition format. Most importantly, the Clash of Kings requires challengers to have a team!
You must be either the founder of a team or the captain of a team; in short, you must have your own team!
Menglei was unusually enthusiastic. "Brother Exalted Emperor, you need a team to participate in the Clash of Kings, consider our AG team!"
" Lao Meng, my brother Exalted Emperor doesn't play professional matches." Huahai put his arm around Su Hang's shoulder and said with a smile, "My old team, eStar, has everything, but it doesn't lack people."
"Alright, Brother Exalted Emperor, as long as you're willing to Clash of Kings under the name of eStar, I'll make the decision: you can choose any player from the eStar Team, from the starting lineup to the youth team players!"
Menglei panicked and quickly pleaded, "Brother Exalted Emperor, if you participate in the Clash of Kings under the name of AG, our AG club will provide everything you need, both in terms of money and personnel!"
Huahai instantly turned hostile. "Hey? Lao Meng, how could you do this! I kindly helped AG reach a reconciliation with Brother Exalted Emperor, and you're trying to poach my talent?"
"How can this be called poaching?" Menglei said without changing his expression, "Everyone in the King of Glory community knows that the Exalted Emperor brothers are free agents and haven't joined any amateur or professional teams."
Huahai and Menglei were locked in a fierce battle.
After all, they knew very well that it was highly likely that Exalted Emperor would become King-Titled Player, and even if they failed this year, they would definitely succeed in the future!
Su Hang said, "I appreciate your kindness, but I will not participate in the Clash of Kings under the name of any amateur or professional team."
Menglei and Huahai were stunned.
"Brother Exalted Emperor, what Exalted Emperor you mean by that?"
"It means --"
Su Hang downed his sugar-free cola in one gulp, exclaiming, "I'm going to create my own team!"
"Ah?"