ADAPTED FROM BUTTERFLY BLUE'S NOVEL OF THE SAME NAME, THE KING'S AVATAR
The final blow!
Lord Grim's infinite combos have eliminated Raging Flames!
The winner is Ye Qiu!
-He won! -We just witnessed history being made!
Master Ye Qiu returns to the arena of Glory as an Unspecialized.
A new era begins
with this Unspecialized and Myriad Manifestation Umbrella pairing.
This is Master Ye Qiu, a true master of all classes!
Congratulations to Ye Qiu and Team Happy on gaining one point.
September 5.
Little Light
won the competition.
In the Individual Challenge just now,
Team Happy falls behind Team Mysterious Fantasy by one to two now.
Come on! We won! Why are you just sitting?
Come on!
We can still do it even with just the two of us!
Both of us can have all the age groups covered!
Come on! Stand up and let Master hear our cheers!
You're not too old to be enthusiastic.
Glory is your time machine.
Revisit your youth, sir!
It's just a game. Do you need to be so excited?
"It's just a game"?
But it's a game that can bridge our age gap.
It can awaken our heroic dreams in a boring life.
It can let a boy like him become everyone's spiritual idol!
-"Spiritual idol"? -Yes.
He has been telling us
that nothing is impossible in life.
So what if he was expelled?
So what if he was asked to retire?
So what if he was questioned?
So what if he lost the One Autumn Leaf's account?
Isn't he still standing in the center of the arena?
Are you ready?
Let me bring you something.
Here, take it.
MASTER, I LOVE YOU.
Master!
-Master! -Come on!
-Captain, you were so amazing in the game. -Keep it up!
That guy was no match for you at all.
-Did the atmosphere of the arena -Come over here.
make you play better?
-No. -Sit.
Or is it because we have too few fans,
so you decided to show your face to help to grow our fan base?
No.
Don't look at me. Ask him.
Boss.
We just want to know why did you suddenly take off your mask?
That's right.
Do you know how hot it is inside the room?
All right. Ladies and gentlemen.
The Arena Challenge is about to start.
The first game is Li Xiang from Team Mysterious Fantasy
versus Wei Chen from Team Happy.
Let's invite the players to the arena now.
First, let's welcome the contestant, Wei Chen.
The combo attacks just now were awesome,
but you can't have the limelight alone.
I will hold this Arena Challenge.
I may not be able to defeat three opponents,
but defeating two won't be a problem.
I believe you can break the record.
What record do you mean?
The shortest winning time or the highest damage?
The oldest comeback player.
You should just put on your mask.
-Okay. Let's welcome the contestant -Defeat them!
from Mysterious Fantasy, Li Xiang.
-Good luck! -Come on!
-Be careful of Wei Chen. -Come on!
-He is wily. -Keep it up!
Never talk to him.
Just fight silently.
You're no match for him in trash talk.
Defeat him in hand-to-hand combat, got it?
Got it.
I'm a Warlock.
The opponent is a Warlock too.
How do I fight him in hand-to-hand combat?
The first round of Arena Challenge.
Windward Formation of Happy versus Memory in Eyes of Mysterious Fantasy.
A match between the Warlocks begins.
Let's watch the match.
In a fight between Warlocks,
attack prediction and distance control are the key elements.
As the class of long-range attacks and various control abilities,
the one who hits the other first will have a greater advantage.
What the hell is this?
Is he really the originator of containment?
Why is he just standing at the center of the arena?
Kid, are you coming?
Why are youngsters nowadays so lazy?
You're so slow in running.
If you are not coming, I'll come to you.
As the first generation's Master of Glory and player of Swoksaar,
Wei Chen's understanding on Warlocks must be very profound.
Windward Formation is moving towards Memory in Eyes.
He is going into Memory in Eyes' attack range.
He stopped!
The veteran is indeed experienced.
He knows accurately the casting range of his opponent.
Windward Formation starts backing off to distance himself from his opponent.
This makes Mysterious Fantasy's Warlock a little confused.
What the hell is it now?
Memory in Eyes is moving forward.
Here you are.
That's impossible. Warlocks' attack ranges are all the same.
-You're not inside my range. -Memory in Eyes was hit!
-How could you hit me? -That's unbelievable.
Kids nowadays are so innocent.
If I don't have a trump card, how could I come to fight you?
Yes, I didn't step into your range, but you stepped into mine.
Magic Missile!
Memory in Eyes has no chance to fight back.
Okay, let's see the analysis of the game.
I think the attack range of this Silver equipment, Wand of Death,
was increased during its forging process.
From the picture,
we can see the damage output range of Windward Formation
is two grids farther than Memory in Eyes'.
How could I be the originator of containment
without a great weapon?
I'm not retired yet.
Windward Formation's Gate of Death.
He will be brought into it if he is hit.
Memory in Eyes was hit. He is being dragged slowly into the Gate of Death.
Gate of Death exploded!
Final damage! Attack success!
Congratulations to Windward Formation.
On the first round,
-he only lost 30 percent of health point -Well done!
-and scored one point for Team Happy. -It's dangerous.
Team Happy's Wei Chen will stay in the arena.
Mysterious Fantasy sent Deng Yinan for the challenge.
Let's welcome the contestant, Deng Yinan.
The second round of Arena Challenge is
-Happy's Windward Formation versus -Kid.
-Mysterious Fantasy's Windy Nightside. -Mysterious Fantasy's performance is bad.
If everyone in your team is like the coward just now,
then don't waste my time.
Hurry up and get out of here.
Bring it on then.
Both players have entered the arena. The match begins.
Although a Swordsman is good at close combat,
his speed of attacking and movement is outstanding.
So, to fight a long-range attacking Warlock,
he is not necessarily an underdog.
Besides, he can do much damage with a heavy strike.
If the opportunity is right, it's very likely that he will defeat the opponent.
Kid, I'll give you three minutes.
If you can find me, I'll fight against you.
Sir, aren't you standing at the center of the arena this time?
How can I do that?
After all, I'm the originator of containment.
I said I would hide myself this time.
Suit the action to the word.
This has always been my motto.
It looks like he is waiting for Windy Nightside to move forward
and give him a surprise attack.
However, Windy Nightside seems to see through Windward Formation's intention.
Instead of moving to his opponent's hiding spot,
he is sneaking behind his back.
He is close to him.
Windy Nightside is observing the terrain to judge Windward Formation's position.
Why aren't you here yet?
Are you trying to give me a sneak attack?
You'll never have a chance to do that.
They started to fight.
Windward Formation threw a Magic Missile.
Then, the Curse Arrow!
But the Swordsman has dodged them and is approaching him.
That's bad. He is approached by the Swordsman.
Poor Wei Chen.
Falling Phoenix Slash. He was hit!
Windy Nightside's attack was very lethal.
With Warlock's remaining health point, he was killed immediately.
Windward Formation sacrificed 70 percent of health point
for 50 percent of Windy Nightside's health point.
Even if it is a little loss, Team Happy is still leading by one challenger.
Team Mysterious Fantasy gained one point.
The scores on the Arena Challenge are now tied at one to one!
-From the second round, -You said you would defeat two opponents.
-we can see... -You said you were sure to win.
-And you said, -And you said,
-"Suit the action to the word." -"Suit the action to the word."
You don't get it.
I've just given Luo Ji a chance to show himself.
-Deng Yinan from Team Mysterious Fantasy. -He has only half his health point.
-As for Team Happy, -Deplete his health point and defeat him.
Luo Ji will be the next challenger.
Let's welcome Luo Ji.
In the third round of Arena Challenge,
the Summoner, Concealed Light will fight the Swordsman, Windy Nightside.
The second player of Team Happy, Luo Ji,
has never appeared in the arena of Glory before.
So we don't have any records about him.
Is he another outstanding newcomer?
Let's wait and see.
Even though Windy Nightside defeated Windward Formation,
he has only 50 percent of health point left.
With full health points, Concealed Light has a great chance to win.
After practicing with me for such a long time,
has Luo Ji made any progress?
Take it easy. That guy only has half his health point.
He will surely beat him.
Okay. The match begins.
Ice Wolf was summoned. Concealed Light is summoning Four Beasts.
But Windy Nightside is close to him now.
It seems the summons will be interrupted.
As expected, Windy Nightside is charging toward Concealed Light.
He dodged the interceptions of Ice Wolf.
It's dangerous if a Summoner is approached by a Swordsman.
They are close to each other.
Falling Light Blade!
Windy Nightside won without losing any health point.
Deng Yinan from Team Mysterious Fantasy is still in the arena.
The next challenger from Team Happy is Tang Rou.
Let's welcome Tang Rou.
The fourth round of the Arena Challenge.
The Battle Mage, Soft Mist versus the Swordsman, Windy Nightside.
Windy Nightside has already defeated two opponents.
-Are you here to give away points? -His health point is still high.
-Well, I'm afraid you won't succeed. -Bring it on then.
As the last player of Team Happy,
Tang Rou has to defeat two opponents to win the Arena Challenge.
The match starts with vigorous attacks.
Soft Mist's attacks are swift and fierce. Windy Nightside is fighting back.
Both sides keep attacking.
Windy Nightside's health point has been reduced to 30 percent,
but Soft Mist's health point is depleting rapidly too.
Sky Splitting Slash!
Without dodging, Soft Mist counterattacks with Icy Chaser.
Windy Nightside was immobilized.
Soft Mist grabbed the chance to beat Windy Nightside. She won!
Congratulations, Tang Rou!
She scored one point for Team Happy!
Even though she has won, her health point is very low.
The situation is against her.
This is Little Tang's style.
Without bravery, she might not know how to fight.
If she can keep fighting like this,
it's likely she'll still win.
-Thank you for your sacrifice. -Don't mock me.
Look at your health point.
It's not over yet.
We still have one more challenger.
How are you going to beat my vice-captain with such low health point?
Little Tang, take it easy.
Go all out and fight.
Don't worry about the outcome.
Don't worry. I can beat one and a half of them.
I'll defeat the first one with the least health point
and put all efforts into dealing with the second one.
The one stays in the arena is Team Happy.
The challenger from Team Mysterious Fantasy is Wang Xing.
Let's welcome Wang Xing.
-Come on! -Good luck!
The last round of the Arena Challenge.
The Battle Mage, Soft Mist versus Street Fighter.
The match begins.
Even though Soft Mist won the last game, she lost a lot of health point.
This match will be very difficult for her.
Street Fighter is looking for Soft Mist's position.
Soft Mist is hiding at a high spot and watching Street Fighter's movement.
She is not in a hurry to attack.
Draconic Crusher! Soft Mist is starting to attack!
Street Fighter dodges it and tosses a Gas Bottle. He hit Soft Mist!
Street Fighter is approaching and keeps attacking.
Soft Mist is defending herself.
Tang Rou's performance is so different from the last round.
She can only defend now.
With a low health point, she wouldn't win the match through defense alone.
What's the matter with Little Tang?
Tang Rou realized that she has a low health point,
so she chose to fight conservatively.
Is it a wise decision?
If she keeps fighting this way,
she will lose.
Why is that so?
If she fights forcibly, won't she lose faster?
She is avoiding the fight.
-Is this the Tang Rou you know? -She was hit!
She was hit by the Sand Toss again.
Soft Mist was hit. She is in danger now.
Street Fighter approached her and gave her combo punches.
Soft Mist couldn't dodge and her health point has become zero.
Congratulations, Street Fighter has won the match!
You either attack recklessly
or dodge like an amateur.
So you have to pay the price and be crushed completely.
Go back and keep training.
What a pity. Tang Rou didn't succeed in defeating two opponents.
Team Mysterious Fantasy won the Arena Challenge and gained three points.
They are in the lead by five to one.
The situation with Team Happy is critical now.
They have to perform excellently in the Team Challenge.
Only then can they turn the tide.
Okay. The match is over.
Let's give it up for the winner, Wang Xing from Mysterious Fantasy.
Since Tang Rou lost the game,
Team Happy falls behind Team Mysterious Fantasy by a big gap of one to five.
Team Happy has to come up with solutions during the break.
If this goes on, it will be very critical for them.
How does it feel?
I haven't drunk it yet.
I meant the match.
It's your first competition.
I'll win it back.
How?
Let me change it to another question.
Why do you think you lost the game?
My weakness was too obvious.
What was your weakness?
I lost too much health point in my first game,
so I had no advantage in the second round and was very passive.
Also, I'm inexperienced.
I couldn't counterattack while defending.
So my weakness is...
I'm not strong enough.
You're indeed not strong enough.
But that's not the reason you lost.
You lost to him
because you changed your fighting tactic.
But my health point at that time was very low.
If I didn't change my tactic,
-I think it would be more-- -No tactic is perfect.
The key to winning
is not the tactic you choose,
but to find one that suits you.
Having too many choices is as good as having no choice.
So you shouldn't doubt yourself easily
under any circumstances.
I think we still need to doubt ourselves sometimes.
At least, in some trivial matters.
I think Ye Qiu messed up this time.
It turns out the mockery they were subjected to is accurate.
They are very weak and vulnerable.
Captain.
You're the only one who lost to them badly.
Nonsense.
I was just proving with my failure
that we can't underestimate Team Happy even if it's a weak team.
Got it?
The Team Challenge will be more difficult for us.
Mysterious Fantasy is good at the tactic of one-defended-by-four.
Its achievements over the years depend on its perfect defense.
Captain, what does that mean?
It means all players fight to protect their core member.
-Then what tactic shall we use? -Then what tactic shall we use?
-Kill their captain at all costs. -Kill their captain at all costs.
I agree with that.
But isn't it a bit risky to fight without a Cleric?
We have to make sure we win the Team Challenge.
No Cleric.
Well...
This is not a dungeon.
Our endurance will be affected without a Cleric.
They are all experienced players.
It'll be difficult to beat them.
I'm not boosting our opponent's morale,
but in terms of team strength,
we still lag far behind Team Mysterious Fantasy.
A protracted fight would make our disadvantage more obvious.
Their perfect defense system is at the league level.
A common tactic can't break through them.
We can only take a chance now.
I'm counting on Mo Fan's surprise attack to tear a breach for us.
Okay, let's take the risk under your leadership.
It's time for you to show up.
The match between Team Happy and Team Mysterious Fantasy
has attracted much interest because of Master Ye Qiu.
The Master's first appearance has also triggered heated comments.
But in the Individual Challenge, Team Happy lagged far behind.
So, the Team Challenge would be very hard for them.
Now, the Team Challenge is about to begin.
Players from both teams, please enter the arena and be prepared.
Where's Mo Fan?
He came to the arena once he was asked to. He is so obedient.
Seriously.
Let's see the lineups of both teams.
Team Mysterious Fantasy's lineup is conventional.
What? There's no Cleric in Team Happy!
This is really a desperate lineup.
All the ten players in the arena are all output-oriented.
But Team Happy's substitute is the Warlock, Windward Formation
while Team Mysterious Fantasy's substitute is the Cleric, Free Mind.
All right. The players are ready. The characters are entering the game.
The Team Challenge between Team Happy and Team Mysterious Fantasy begins now.
In the Individual and Arena Challenges,
the individual strength of Team Mysterious Fantasy was better.
But in the Team Challenge, both teams have no Cleric in their lineup.
The team that cooperates better will take control of the game.
Back off. Don't let them get close.
They have no Cleric.
The longer the fight lasts, the better for us.
Both sides are exchanging fire fiercely at the beginning.
Team Happy is obviously at a disadvantage in attacking range.
Team Happy has no Cleric. This fight is unfavorable to Team Happy.
Team Mysterious Fantasy plays well at the beginning.
-They keep using... -What is that?
This is teamwork. It's very amazing.
The situation is advantageous to Team Mysterious Fantasy.
-If Team Happy cannot... -Good. Maintain our health point.
It's so easy to deal with this lousy team.
Yes, if the frontal assault fails...
They are dispersing.
You are asking for a beating.
They've fallen for it.
Find your target. Destroy them one by one.
One Inch Ash is holding off the opponent's Knight.
Is this Team Happy's one-on-one tactic?
It seems like an individual match now.
I am holding off their Brawler.
I'm looking for their Elementalist.
I got him. Damn it.
Team Happy's fighting formation is widely spread now.
Do they want to beat Team Mysterious Fantasy with individual strength?
But according to the previous matches,
it's hard for them to gain an advantage in a one-on-one fight,
especially for Steamed Bun Invasion.
His movement is confusing.
One Inch Ash is pinned down now.
The health points of both sides are nearly the same.
The situation now is not good for Team Happy.
If this continues, once Mysterious Fantasy's substitute, the Cleric comes in,
it will be unlikely for Team Happy to turn the tables.
Soft Mist's counterattack was very impressive.
Steamed Bun Invasion doesn't seem to have found a way to beat the Elementalist yet.
His health point drops rapidly.
Lord Grim is fighting Team Mysterious Fantasy's Warlock and Sharpshooter.
Even if it's a two-on-one, Team Mysterious Fantasy is not at an advantage.
Master is indeed outstanding.
He is fighting two opponents effortlessly
and depleting his two opponents' health points.
Why did you build a team to make a comeback?
You should have joined Team Mysterious Fantasy, you would be warmly welcomed.
Really?
But I'm looking forward to Team Happy to win.
All your teammates are immature novices.
In Team Happy, you are the only one who deserves to fight against me.
I'm flattered.
But you don't deserve it.
RAGING FLAMES
Look! Did you see it?
Hey, has anyone seen their Ninja?
-No. -No.
Damn it!
Now!
Team Happy has killed one opponent.
Team Mysterious Fantasy's substitute entered the game.
The three players of Team Happy seem to fight individually,
but they are moving closer to each other.
One Inch Ash, Soft Mist and Steamed Bun Invasion are covering each other.
This is teamwork.
Well done!
One Inch Ash has successfully defeated the Elementalist,
-Bakara! -Awesome.
Look at the experts fighting!
They fight in rotation.
Team Happy's players keep adjusting their pace of attack.
Team Mysterious Fantasy's players are completely overwhelmed.
Draconic Crusher!
Team Mysterious Fantasy's Knight has been defeated too.
What a wonderful Team Challenge.
Happy has shown us
-what teamwork is. -Not bad.
Awesome!
The winner is Team Happy!
Team Happy who has worked wonders!
They scored only one point in the Individual and Arena Challenges.
On Team Mysterious Fantasy's home turf,
-despite being looked down on, -You did well.
-they defeated their opponents! -You're awesome!
Congratulations to Team Happy
for winning the first match of Challengers League by six to five.
MASTER, I LOVE YOU
Come on, cheer!
Master, I love you!
Your performance today was very close to mine back then.
You're awesome!
A Ninja doesn't need a hug,
except today.
Stop putting on airs!
You make me embarrassed.
Brat, you keep putting on airs.
Where is Captain Ye?
MASTER, I LOVE YOU
Master!
You were indescribably cool and awesome today.
-Well... -Do you know, Master?
You also gave me an unprecedented power.
I beat their huge cheering team alone.
No, it should be two of us.
I've discovered an old-aged fan today.
Although he is too old to jump and cheer,
he adores you very much.
Where is he?
He left.
MASTER, I LOVE YOU
NINTH GLORY CHALLENGERS LEAGUE
Master!
He wanted me to give this to you.
This is the key to our house.
Come back anytime you want.
I'm leaving.
In the just-concluded first match of Glory Challengers League,
Team Happy turned the tables and beat Team Mysterious Fantasy.
They won their first victory.
Instead of the match's outcome,
the fans are paying more attention to Ye Qiu,
who is known as Master of Glory and the former captain of Excellent Era.
They wonder why he would build a team and be in a new team.
When Ye Qiu left Excellent Era, he was criticized by many fans.
Now that he is leading a new team to start a new journey of Glory,
this has attracted even more heated comments from the fans.
TRAITOR, GET OUT OF THE CHALLENGERS LEAGUE!
HE SHOULD BE BANNED! TRAITOR!
I'LL NEVER WATCH HIS GAME ANYMORE HE BETRAYED EXCELLENT ERA
THE GREATEST TRAITOR
We won our first match.
The news in tomorrow's newspapers must be all about our victory.
The number of our fans will definitely increase romantically.
Dude, it's "increase dramatically."
Whatever.
It was our captain's first public appearance today.
We won't have to take the bus in the future.
We'll have our own shuttle.
We'll have the shuttle, but the fare is calculated according to meters, 12 yuan.
Perhaps they'll charge you an additional one yuan for gas.
Hey, why do you think we won't have any fans?
Because of...
this.
YE QIU, THE TRAITOR
TEAM HAPPY
Be prepared for the fifth wave of attack in three seconds.
Luo Ji, lock the source of the attack.
Other people, attack.
The number of new posts per second is exceeding 15.
No way. If this goes on, it will lead to cyber violence.
Correct the direction of opinion. Stop the spread.
Clear the name of Ye Qiu.
Every one of us must stand our ground.
We can't lose our morale!
Damn! Hacker!
Fine.
Someday, I'm going to find you and kick your ass.
Whose ass are you going to kick?
Well. Kick the ass of...
Kick the ass of every team in the Challengers League.
Today's training course is...
relaxing.
-It's not bad. -Right.
Captain.
Did you ask us here
to teach us something philosophical with this table football?
I see.
Target precisely.
Captain wants us
to focus on the Challengers League.
So, we have to stay calm.
It means we shouldn't be confused by online comments.
Then, concentration means...
It means we have to concentrate on our training
and not be distracted by others.
It's so boring here.
Let's go back to training, okay?
Captain.
We have already understood your good intentions
for bringing us here, right?
The dessert vouchers given by Ye Qiu will expire tomorrow.
They are free anyway.
Just take whatever you want. Don't waste them.
I want another one.
Well...
Who will pay the fare when we go back?
Never mind.
I just want to stay here.
Those fans of Excellent Era seem crazy these days.
They keep swearing around online.
Hey. What were you talking about?
Say it again to the camera.
Why are you shooting?
Okay. Everybody.
Here.
Let me show you.
These guys are from Team Happy.
Look at their ugly faces.
What are you doing? Don't touch me!
Come on, talk to the camera.
TEAM HAPPY, GET OUT OF CHALLENGERS LEAGUE!
-Excuse me, stop shooting. -What are you doing? Don't touch.
I know you're the vice-captain.
Don't start and bully us here.
Come on, repeat what you just said to the camera.
-Dude-- -Come on, cut the crap.
Don't try to ingratiate yourself with me.
You just said
that Excellent Era's fans seem crazy.
The captain we used to support the most
has built a new team now
to fight against his former team.
Do you understand how Excellent Era's fans are feeling?
No one does.
You don't care about Excellent Era's fans, do you?
I don't play the game for my fans.
If it's not for the fans, who else?
Frankly speaking,
what we are fighting for
are our personal ideals.
Nobody would do it to please others.
So, don't get it wrong.
We are really grateful and touched by your support and encouragement.
But
I have to tell you truthfully.
It sounds so fake that we're playing for the fans.
At least for me,
that's not true.
But without our support,
there would be no pro league or even professional players.
You're right.
That's why I am really grateful.
I'm also touched by your support.
I sincerely feel so.
But I don't play my game
for the fans.