Spring Bloom [TKA - The King's Avatar fanfiction]

Chapter 48: Finals III: Group Arena - One Point Lead

CHAPTER 48:

Challenger's League Finals, Group Competition. The first match went without a hitch for Xiao Shiqin. This completely boosted the morale of Excellent Era's fans. They cheered loudly, not caring about their throats. Even Happy were worrying for them.

"Team Excellent Era is now ahead by one point. Under the new system of calculating points based on the number of players, even with this lead, Team Excellent Era can't relax. Of course, Team Happy is even less likely to let their guards down. So, who will Happy send onstage next?"

The camera pointed towards Team Happy's preparation area. The face of the person standing had been the topic of many GLORY fans a few months ago. Him revealing his appearance had caused a large ruckus in the social media.

The stadium's cheer suddenly turned into curses and insults. It was the first time that they saw him appeared in a live coverage, but the fans weren't enthusiastic at all.

However, how fast their jeering started was also how fast it subsided when the information for the next player appeared on the screen.

Team Happy: Second Player - Ye Qiu - Exorcist - Bright Autumn Moon.

When this words were displayed on the screen, the Excellent Era fans had complicated feelings in their hearts. For almost eight years, they had accompanied this name through the glorious empire of Excellent Era. Now, it woke them into the reality that Captain Ye was really Ye Xiu and not Ye Qiu. It's funny, but it even made them confuse if this man before them was the real player behind the Battle God. For once, they were not sure if Ye Qiu deserve some boos or not.

The commentators also skillfully highlighted this issue for the live broadcast. Pan Lin quickly gave a background for Team Happy's next player, "As we know, the name Ye Qiu was used by the Battle God and the former Captain of Excellent Era for his entire career in the Professional League. Recently, Ye Qiu, I mean Ye Xiu clarified that Ye Qiu was just his stage name. Seeing his brother playing now with the same name might really be confusing. This time, we will be given the opportunity to analyze the two brothers' difference in playstyle, right Coach Li?"

Li Yibo echoed approvingly, "Yes, names can be changed but playstyle is unique to every player."

At this moment, Ye Qiu was already walking towards the playing booth in a composed manner. Ye Qiu would never care about the fans' lowly jeering. As someone from the top of the chain, this small thing wouldn't affect him. Not only that, Tang Rou's smile had invigorated his spirit well. It's possible that even if someone splash him with a drink, he wouldn't be angry.

He smiled mirthfully as he slid his account card in the slot. Somehow, he felt that he wouldn't lose.

The match started. Both players were loaded in the map.

From the spawning point, Ye Qiu chose the tactical route. He commanded his character, as if the map was his own turf. Like him, Xiao Shiqin as a master tactician moved strategically.