Hao Tian, as the face of Long Sky and a top-tier player, possesses unparalleled PK skills and a level far exceeding the average. With these dual advantages, he made a powerful entrance first, unleashing a brutal and forceful barrage of punches and kicks, defeating three Protoss players in succession.
The Pugilist Class's fighting prowess was on full display. The audience expected to witness a fierce and evenly matched battle, but instead, it turned out to be a complete and utter defeat for the illustration book. The entire fight lasted less than five minutes!
This shock was like a wild horse that had lost its footing unleashing a powerful kick that struck everyone's hearts.
After a few seconds of stunned silence, a deafening roar of cheers and applause erupted, soaring into the sky!
"Awesome!" That's what the onlookers said.
"Great God Hao Tian! Great God Hao Tian!" This was the enthusiastic crowd.
"Hey, I love you!" This is a die-hard fan of Hao Tian.
Hao Tian's performance refreshed the audience's understanding of the current level of combat power, directly gaining him a large number of fans!
Although this was a private betting match, the enthusiasm and excitement of the audience made it seem like a professional competition.
"We won." Hao Tian's eyes flickered slightly; he hadn't expected to win so easily.
It's like walking a long way and suddenly looking back to find that everyone behind you is really bad; their fighting power has unknowingly surpassed that of a normal professional player by so much.
Initially, Hao Tian only regarded Han Xiao's "hidden plot" as a chance to try his luck. After winning the bid, he didn't cherish it very much and only regarded it as a short-term stepping stone. Hao Tian's professional instinct is to plan his own development from a long-term perspective. Black Phantom is a mechanic, while he is Pugilist Class, so he felt that he couldn't follow Han Xiao forever. Just in terms of skills, he had to go elsewhere to find a new mentor.
However, it was only at this moment that he realized how much he had gained, and he began to value Han Xiao even more.
"Even at max level, the Black Phantom quest's high experience reward is quite substantial," Hao Tian thought to himself.
The rewards for Black Phantom's missions are truly generous, so what's a little bit of enduring bizarre missions? As a professional player, superhuman willpower, endurance, and dedication are basic qualities.
"The 'Black Phantom' storyline seems to have the potential for long-term development, longer than I anticipated."
The agreement was a best-of-five series. Hao Tian won three games in a row, ending the bet. The other Long Sky players were all just bystanders, looking at Hao Tian like a fanboy. In the Long Sky Club, Hao Tian, who had been fighting in the professional circle for many years, was everyone's idol. He was taciturn and dedicated to studying skills, winning trophies for Long Sky. He was a veteran and hero of Long Sky, and had become inseparable from the name "Long Sky".
The Protoss suffered a complete and utter defeat, leaving the invited team players utterly astonished.
Wow, these are all professional players, you're being way too flashy! At least give them some face!
The players already knew how powerful Hao Tian was. Putting aside his skills, the biggest problem was the overwhelming advantage he had in terms of level, attributes, and skills. They immediately thought of Hao Tian triggering the hidden storyline of Black Phantom and couldn't help but feel envious.
"I wonder what kind of quests he does in Black Phantom, his level increases so fast."
The Temple contestants were envious and jealous; they also longed for that kind of treatment, but unfortunately, Black Phantom showed them no kindness.
"Right now, everyone's level is low, so this gap seems huge. But once the professional league starts and everyone's level increases, he won't be able to beat us as easily as he did today. The gap will narrow sooner or later," a Temple player encouraged the group.
The team members were just brought in to help out; winning or losing didn't matter to them. But Jupiter, standing next to him, was so angry that his face turned green, and he wished he could smash Azure Sky face flat with a headbutt.
Under official notarization, the quest items were returned to Sky Domain.
The departing audience excitedly discussed Hao Tian's outstanding performance.
Disputes between guilds are always a hot topic. Losing a bet only means the Protoss lose face temporarily; their status in the martial arts world remains that of a powerful clan. Many members of the guild feel indignant on their behalf.
"If our great Li Ge were here, wouldn't he hang Hao Tian up and beat him to a pulp?"
"Long Sky just got lucky, what's there to be so smug about?"
Only after everything had settled did Han Xiao arrive late the next day, walking with a gait that resembled a pigeon. The people from the Sky Domain immediately handed in their missions, Jupiter, seeing this, was filled with regret.
If I had known Han Xiao would show up today, and had just waited another day, none of this would have happened...
Of course, this was just Jupiter's own opinion.
As long as the conflict doesn't escalate to a duel, Han Xiao will remain secluded. His patience is remarkable. Back when the nightmare began, he endured and lingered in the Germinal Base for half a year before seizing the opportunity to escape and reverse the situation.
In fact, Han Xiao had prepared an even dirtier backup plan. If the two major guilds made peace or reached some private deal, and no conflict arose... Han Xiao's principle was to try again if one attempt failed. He could even drag more guilds into the mess and create chaos. He was good at stirring up trouble and would make sure to ignite the hatred to its fullest extent.
If that still doesn't work, he'll simply and directly issue a task asking the guild to book the arena. However, that would be too blatant, while Master Han prefers a more underhanded approach.
"I've lost Jupiter was on the verge of tears.
Just then, a private chat notification sounded. He glanced at it and saw that it was Li Ge's call. He quickly answered it.
"Li Ge Da Da?"
"Yes, I've seen what's been going on with you lately. Do you have any battle footage of Hao Tian?"
"It's all been recorded."
Send it to me.
"Okay, sure."
After receiving the video, Li Ge said with satisfaction, "With the video, I can analyze his fighting style to prepare for the league. You've done a great job."
Upon hearing this, Jupiter shook off his dejection and cheered up.
They don't care if they suffer losses, as long as the team has an advantage. Being a babysitter for the team is one of their guild's responsibilities.
Guild challenges showcased the effectiveness of the arena, sparking interest among many. Gradually, other guilds and players began booking the arena to defend their positions or host events. The arena's function gradually came into play, allowing players to participate in arena battles or other activities in addition to PvP, making the arena even more lively.
Besides its gameplay, Galaxy also serves a social function, and the bustling arena is obviously a great place for socializing. Some players are so engrossed in the game that they wish they could spend all 24 hours a day in the arena.
As a venue with high visibility, the arena attracts those who want to spread their fame. Guilds organize small events to increase their popularity, and professional players defend their arenas and interact with ordinary players. It's similar to how stadiums host events or rent out venues to celebrities for concerts; I provide the venue, you provide the money—it's a win-win situation.
According to Han Xiao's experience, it's not just guilds; even some companies will book venues and sponsor small events, such as the "XX (Company Name) Cup League," which is a commercial event not recognized by the esports association. The winners receive prize money to attract participants and promote brand awareness. Some professional gamers will even participate in these small events for the prize money.
... Don't ask him how he knew. Anyway, there was a time in his previous life when Han Xiao became extremely rich. He could even buy a whole bucket of instant noodles from the convenience store downstairs without hesitation.
Furthermore, the events held by businesses are not necessarily competitions; they could be art performances or sporting events.
Playing mini-games within games has always had an audience because "Galaxy" offers an extremely realistic and immersive experience. Aside from the inability to excrete waste, players have complete freedom, allowing them to unleash their imaginations and use their superhuman abilities to engage in other sports, such as superhuman basketball, martial arts soccer, or mechanic-themed rally racing. These West Capital Han Xiao had seen in his previous life, and these imaginative and fun recreational activities are very popular among casual gamers.
As a result, "Galaxy" gradually developed into a virtual online interactive community, which was bizarre, colorful, and very lively.
Players are just getting started with "Galaxy" and are behaving themselves so far, without any bizarre activities. Han Xiao provides a platform to guide players to discover the game's entertainment value on their own, and there will always be sponsors who come up with various gameplay ideas and gimmicks.
The arena is like an event, attracting players to come and watch the excitement. Ordinary players can watch the events while engaging in free PvP battles, which can easily become a habit and tradition. Think about it: if you go for a walk every day, and the park where you walk often hosts various events, over time, even if you don't participate, you will gradually become curious and wonder what events you will see on your next walk.
Therefore, as the arena becomes a common facility, it will eventually increase players' sense of "home city" belonging to the Sanctuary. After all, interests can be cultivated. To put it bluntly, it's the same principle as training someone; you have to get them used to it first before they like it and eventually become proactive...