A period of stability arrived on Planet Aquamarine, and time flew by; four months passed in the blink of an eye.
The Third Sanctuary was fully completed, complete with towering protective walls, large-scale filtration systems to purify the air and stabilize the temperature, and self-sufficient greenhouse farms. The Sanctuary's goal was to protect humanity in the event of disaster and even preserve the spark of civilization. In four months, Bennett built more Sanctuary, but none could match the scale of the Black Phantom Sanctuary.
Overmela and Lü Cheng moved the people over and built a citadel around the Third Sanctuary. They also contributed manpower and money to build a well-connected transportation network, making Han Xiao's Sanctuary a large city.
The main storyline rewards have been settled, and Han Xiao has completed almost all the construction projects, achieving an A+ rating for the task.
[[Sanctuary Plan - Third Sanctuary] Completed. You gained 6.5 million experience points and 1 potential point.]
[Performance Rating: A+]
[Dark Net favorability increased by 2500 points, current relationship: Revered (6000) - [Dark Net Leader]]
[A+ rating reward: 250% bonus experience (16.25 million), special item x1]
[You have obtained the [Medal of Honor - Lord of the Sanctuary (A)]]
The main reward for this construction-oriented questline is primarily experience, unlike the Germinal main questline which offers many special items. There are no random rewards, and the NPC templates don't offer new Dungeon Generation rights. This is probably because it's a construction-oriented quest with few events.
Although the war has ended, there are still many areas to explore on Planet Aquamarine. Where there are people, there is a world of intrigue, and there will never be a shortage of events. Players are exploring Planet Aquamarine more and more deeply. The Six Nations, busy digesting the effects of the war and dealing with climate disasters, are also increasingly wary of the growing number and rapidly increasing strength of the "Inhuman." But overall, the situation on Planet Aquamarine is stable. During this period, the main storylines and protagonists of other beginner planets begin to shine, and the popularity of Planet Aquamarine cools down.
Han Xiao stayed peacefully in the Sanctuary, preparing for his journey to interstellar space. He didn't cause any trouble, and the number of times he was mentioned as the "main protagonist" gradually decreased. Most players only remembered the fear they had felt when he dominated them when they bought crates.
It seems, just as the Galaxy Times said, that once a main storyline ends, the corresponding protagonist will gradually fade into obscurity.
Han Xiao wasn't worried about the fading popularity. His deeds had subtly imprinted themselves on the players' minds, laying a foundation for future success. Even if he was temporarily replaced by other trending topics, he could still rekindle the players' feelings for him once he made headlines again.
In four months, he amassed a wealth of experience points, his panel filled with a long string of zeros. Thanks to his extensive interaction with players, Master Han has solidified his role as a "Mechanic Class instructor," attracting many newcomers to the game who come to spend money, resulting in long-term benefits.
With the industry thriving, Han Xiao enjoyed a very comfortable period of stability. However, he did not indulge in a life of pleasure... well, he did not forget his homeland. He spent every day in the workshop building equipment and continuously training, mastering the tactical system, and maintaining his peak condition.
Using the Child of Destiny character card, he accurately predicted the opportunity to travel to interstellar space. There was still plenty of time left. According to his memory, the S1 Professional League would kick off during this period. This was a grand event for players. Han Xiao had paid close attention to the event in his previous life and was eager to join in the fun.
Moreover, if his Sanctuary could become the venue for a professional league, it would bring in a huge influx of visitors, allowing him to make a fortune from the advanced Pugilist Class and Esper Class Advanced Knowledge, enhancement potions, high-level equipment, and so on he had prepared.
Han Xiao vigorously nurtured the four rising Frenzied Sword, Meat Bun Hits Dog, Meat Bun, Maple Moon, Hao Tian, hoping they could achieve good results in the professional league. This would bring him honor, since most players knew that these four were lucky ones nurtured by Black Phantom.
On March 1st, 689 of the Galaxy Calendar, an announcement was pinned to the top of the forum and highlighted in red. Its popularity soared to an incredible degree on the leaderboard, indicating that the number of players watching and replying was increasing every second!
In less than half an hour, it became the most popular post in the entire forum!
The S1 Galaxy Professional League is officially established!
"It's finally here."
Han Xiao was greatly encouraged.
When the public beta just started, news spread that the World Esports Federation would host the Galaxy Professional League. After a month and a half, the official news has finally arrived!
This morning, the World Esports Federation announced the official opening of the inaugural Galaxy Professional League. This will be the most authoritative and top-level competition, a grand event for players, and the ultimate stage for top players to prove themselves. Showcase your skills, and the world will cheer for you!
"The first Galaxy League had 37 participating countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, North and South America, Eastern and Western Europe, Russia, and more... Based on the differences between planets in the game, it was divided into thirteen regional divisions, namely Planet Frostwinter Division, Planet Palayton Division, Planet Long Song Division, Planet Loni Division, Planet Aquamarine Division..."
The format for the first competition is as follows: There are three types of competitions: individual competition, ring competition, and team competition.
Individual competition: A single-player competitive event where players face off against each other to determine the winner.
Arena Battle: A team-based competitive event where players compete in a series of elimination matches, with the team remaining in the arena at the end winning.
Team competition, a team-based competitive event, involves team battles in complex environments, with victory achieved by eliminating the opposing team or completing a special mission.
The first stage of the competition – the regional qualifiers: all players are welcome to register. Each team must have nine members, including two substitutes, one coach, and six players. It is a single-elimination tournament, with teams competing to determine the winners (Note: individual players can only participate in individual matches). The top 38 teams and the top 62 individuals will advance to the regional regular season.
The regional secondary league will have 18 teams and 128 individual players competing in a points-based, round-robin format. The champions and runners-up of both the team and individual competitions will qualify for the regional regular season, which will then consist of 40 teams and 64 individuals.
Preseason: Players warm up and take turns playing; wins and losses do not count towards the score.
The second stage – Regional Regular Season: A points-based system, with teams competing in individual and team matches, taking turns to battle it out. The top eight teams and the top sixteen individual players advance to the finals. If any team has a player reach the top sixteen in the individual competition, that team receives bonus points. Additionally, the team and the top-ranked individual player will receive an invitation to an international exhibition match.
International Exhibition Game (All-Star Game): The regular season champions from each division play against each other in an exhibition-style game; the winners and losers do not count towards the score.
The third stage – the regional finals: a best-of-five series of head-to-head battles to determine the regional champion and trophy! The champions, runners-up, and third-place winners from each region advance to the international regular season!
The fourth stage – International Regular Season: A points-based system where three strong teams from each division compete in turn. The top eight teams in points and the top sixteen individuals advance to the International Finals!
Final Stage – International Finals: A best-of-five series of head-to-head battles to determine the world champion!
The venues for the individual and arena competitions in each region are as follows: Planet Frostwinter: Rift Canyon; Planet Palayton: Floating Island Academy... Planet Aquamarine: Black Phantom's Third Sanctuary.
Registration for the qualifiers and secondary leagues opens today. We wish all players the best of luck. The S1 Galaxy Professional League is officially established!
No matter the planet, all the players were fired up!
A time of universal celebration, let us join in this grand event!
Upon seeing that the Third Sanctuary was the venue for the Planet Aquamarine Games, Han Xiao breathed a long sigh of relief, then became excited. He felt as if a tsunami of chives was about to engulf him.
The arena is perfect for individual and ring matches, and since it's open to players, with such a great ready-made venue, the chances of it becoming a popular venue are extremely high.
A professional league, such a grand event, being held on his turf—that's a huge business opportunity!
"The format of the first competition is the same as I remember. Since it's the first one, there are only three types of competitions. It will be gradually expanded in the future," Han Xiao pondered.
"As expected, it follows the same process: qualifiers, regular season, regional finals, and international finals. The regional champions, runners-up, and third-place winners, as well as the international finals champions, runners-up, and third-place winners, all receive substantial prize money. Major clubs are the main players in this first edition. Casual players can basically only achieve some results in individual competitions."
"Individual competitions actually make it easier to become famous and turn into star players. Some amateur experts will be signed by clubs after showing their skills, and they can become professional players in the next competition." Han Xiao nodded secretly. He had personal experience with this. As a famous expert in the Mechanic Class, he had also received invitations from clubs, but he turned them all down. Everyone has their own ambitions. He didn't like the hard training of the team. Playing games in a relaxed manner suited him better.
Han Xiao stroked his chin, pondering to himself. "In the first league, I remember Huaxia's performance was mediocre, while North America or Europe won the championship, I think it was France or Canada?"
At this moment, he was living in a high-rise building in the center of the Sanctuary. Looking down, he saw that the atmosphere among the players in the square had changed, filled with excitement, anticipation, and tension.
"It's started..."
Han Xiao also felt a faint sense of excitement.
The news of the league's opening spread like wildfire, reaching every player. Teams and professional players from all countries were on high alert, having prepared for this world-class event for so long!