At the edge of the crowd, Li Ge frowned slightly.
Most players were delighted that Han Xiao was selling Advanced Knowledge, but Li Ge was not happy at all. He already possessed another kind of Advanced Knowledge, which the Gods Guild had helped him obtain with all its resources. Li Ge used it as a trump card, preparing to shine on the field.
However, Han Xiao's actions significantly reduced the effectiveness of his trump card, indirectly narrowing the gap between himself and others; things that everyone has are no longer surprising.
Li Ge stared at Han Xiao, her eyes flickering, lost in thought.
Several gaming pros were chatting nearby, and Tai Erzi proudly boasted, "With a pro like me, leading the Dynasty into the finals is a piece of cake. Old Wang, that old man, doesn't he need me to take pity on him and carry him?"
Sun Eggplant looked at him with disdain, "If you don't have Kings and Generals, what kind of powerful family is your Dynasty?"
Tai Erzi was furious, and the two exchanged a few words. At this moment, Li Ge walked over and said with a smile, "It's good to have confidence. I hope everyone can hone their skills. I need help in international competitions to win honor for Huaxia."
Several people curled their lips; they disliked Li Ge's constant self-proclaimed leadership. Hao Tian bluntly said, "I don't like you always representing others. Mind your own business."
Li Ge's smile vanished as he looked at Hao Tian and said calmly, "Then let's meet on the field. Don't let me win too easily."
A tension filled the air between them; their eyes met as if sparks could fly.
Suddenly, a lazy voice rang out from the side, "Hey idiot, found you. Come back to the team training with me."
Everyone turned to look, and a scruffy-looking male player walked over. He looked haggard and unkempt, and his ID above his head read "Kings and Generals." This person was none other than the low-key and mysterious number one professional player in Huaxia, the core of the Dynasty, and had a resounding nickname:
--The Great Emperor!
"Don't call me an idiot!" Tai Erzi complained.
"Alright, you idiot." The Kings and Generals.
"You bastard!" Tai Erzi easily loses his temper whenever he sees the star player on his team, and he roars, "Don't be so arrogant! One day, I'll be riding on your back and bullying you!"
Alas!
Everyone looked disgusted.
The Kings and Generals and his generals, looking as if they hadn't woken up yet, gave an "oh," grabbed Tai Erzi by the collar, and dragged him away without saying hello to anyone else. They did as they pleased, which was typical of their unsociable style, but in Li Ge's eyes, it was arrogance.
Watching the departing the Sight of Father's Back of the Kings and Generals, Li Ge's eyes flashed, and he secretly snorted. He coveted the first seat among the Kings and Generals; only by obtaining first place could his career advance further.
"We cannot afford to lose this league match."
The group exchanged glances, and each saw determination in the other's eyes.
After three consecutive days of selling, Han Xiao acquired an astronomical 1 billion experience points! Adding to the original 500 million, his total experience reserves amounted to a staggering 1.5 billion!
"The amount of experience I accumulate determines how long I won't have to worry about experience in interstellar space. My next growth opportunity lies in the Stars. Only with enough experience can I seize the opportunity to grow rapidly. After level 70, the cost of experience increases significantly, and I'm a mechanic who consumes a lot of experience. After entering interstellar space, the chances of encountering a large number of players are slim, and there are also gaps in version updates."
Han Xiao pondered the future. He had a lot of experience now, but once he entered interstellar space, he would eventually run out of it. Since he was destined to live off his savings, he would try his best to make this mountain even higher and thicker.
Bang!
Outside the window, a firework rose into the sky from the direction of the arena, exploding into a cluster of colorful blossoms.
This sound signaled the official start of the league!
The boiling cheers soared into the sky, merging into a massive wave of sound that spread outwards.
Overlooking the arena, which has now been transformed into a stadium-style structure, with nine small arenas surrounding a large central arena. A large screen is placed at the edge of the arena, below which are the commentary and judges' seats. The arena is surrounded by spectator seats, which are now packed with distinguished guests, bustling with activity, and cheers and applause rise and fall like waves, instantly igniting the atmosphere of the grand event.
"The fight has started." Han Xiao lay on the sofa, shifted to a more comfortable position, and opened the forum to watch the live broadcast.
Tens of millions of people watched the broadcast just like him!
The beautiful female host, "Red Luan Bird," with a professional smile, stood on the highest platform and delivered her opening remarks. Her clear and melodious voice echoed throughout the arena through the loudspeakers, "The first Galaxy Professional League, Planet Aquamarine Division, Preliminary Rounds, officially open!"
"We have 2,759 teams and 104,652 players registered. The teams will compete in the open world, while the arena will be the venue for individual matches. These arenas will be the place where players will compete against each other! It will be a one-off elimination system, with opponents determined by lottery. The losers will be eliminated, and the winners will enter the next round of lottery, until the top 38 teams and the top 62 individuals are selected."
The qualifiers will last for a month in-game. Yes, it will be a long tournament, but it will be broadcast live in its entirety. Viewers can freely choose which match to stream, while our main room will randomly select matches with outstanding performances to play.
After Red Luan Bird finished speaking about the competition rules and how to stir up emotions, she pointed to the entrance passage.
"Now, we'll be having an opening match with a one-on-one duel. Please welcome our two players!"
In the dark passage, Hao Tian and the player with the ID "Starry Chess Piece" stepped out. The moment the two appeared, the atmosphere in the arena reached its climax! The audience's enthusiasm erupted!
To ensure a lively atmosphere for the opening match, the two teams to compete were chosen by drawing lots from among the registered professional players, and Hao Tian and Starry Chess Piece were selected.
The two stepped onto the main arena. Red Luan Bird stood in the center and introduced, "The one on your right is someone you all know well. He's a veteran who has been competing in the e-sports scene for nine years, and has repeatedly ranked among the top five professional players in Huaxia. He has a brilliant record, a calm and steady style, yet he exudes an overbearing aura. He is Hao Tian, the core player of the Long Sky Club!"
"And the person on the left might be a bit unfamiliar to everyone. He's a veteran in the esports scene, having played for the Temple Club. Back then, his status was similar to Li Ge's current position—a core member of the team. He retired five years ago, and now he's making a comeback with past glory and an unwavering determination to win. He's none other than Starry Chess Piece, who has re-signed with the Temple Club!"
"Go for it!" Cheers erupted from the audience. Both sides had supporters, but Starry Chess Piece's fan club was relatively small. Five years after his retirement, his popularity had almost faded. Starry Chess Piece looked up at his fan club, which consisted of familiar faces. He was somewhat moved that even after five years of retirement, he still had a small group of die-hard fans supporting him. Starry Chess Piece nodded to his fans in greeting.
Seeing this, the fans shouted even louder, their voices hoarse.
After introducing both sides, the Red Luan Bird approached Starry Chess Piece first, smiling and asking, "Welcome back to the professional arena. How do you feel now?"
Starry Chess Piece sighed with emotion, "I miss it so much. It reminds me of the days when I fought hard in the professional arena."
"We will always remember your glorious achievements leading the Temple Club, and that proud figure." The Red Luan Bird gave a polite compliment, then asked, "This is the first tournament held by Galaxy. Can you tell us how familiar you are with the game?"
"I'm in excellent form," Starry Chess Piece chuckled. "I'm confident I can compete with any opponent."
The Red Luan Bird chatted for a few more minutes, while the Starry Chess Piece answered with ease, demonstrating their rich experience in dealing with the host.
The Red Luan Bird's eyes flashed. Having received instructions from above to create buzz, it asked, "I heard that after retiring, you invested your savings in business, but the company filed for bankruptcy last year. Is this one of the reasons for your return to the professional arena?"
Starry Chess Piece remained unfazed. "Of course not. The professional arena is where I made my name. I'm returning simply to stay true to my original aspirations. I'm looking forward to playing against young players, hoping to discover some promising talents, and also to share some experience with the current generation of young players, which will be helpful for their international competitions."
As he spoke, he smiled at Hao Tian with a hint of superiority, as Hao Tian was his junior. The "young players" that Starry Chess Piece mentioned naturally included Hao Tian.