Yang and Ye felt a sense of comfort seeing the four young people inexplicably ignited with passion and surging with emotion.
"These kids are indeed chosen by Shen Lani," Yang Lingxue's eyes shone like clouds, and she was suddenly filled with heroic spirit. She raised her voice and said, "Listen up, everyone! Win or lose, a seafood feast is on me. Eat to your heart's content, I've booked the place!"
"Sister Lingxue, is that for real!"
"Absolutely, I, Yang Lingxue, keep my word!"
The four cheered and jumped for joy as if the seafood feast were already before them, fragrant and steaming.
"Alright, since you've got the spirit," Yang Lingxue pointed to the dazzling arena under the spotlight and said, "That's where you'll shine. Don't have any burdens, learn to enjoy the passionate cheers of the audience. Go, today, win or lose, you are all the pride of Aishen City!"
The major live streaming platforms were still interviewing the Zigu City representative team, but the commotion from the Aishen City team, full of drive and erupting hormones, immediately drew their attention.
In an instant, over half of the live streaming platforms turned their cameras towards the young talents of Aishen City. To boost their morale, Ye Lan considered for a moment and resolutely took off her sunglasses.
"Ye, Goddess Ye Lan!"
"Everyone, look quickly, it's Ye Lan!"
"I knew this person's aura was extraordinary, definitely not ordinary. Indeed, she's the cool and aloof queen of esports, Ye Lan!"
The major live streaming platforms immediately exploded. Within ten seconds, data traffic increased by more than a hundredfold. A string of exclamation marks floated across the bullet comments, and the operating centers activated special line emergency plans, elevating the Southeast Division live broadcast room to the highest level!
"Little ones, tens of millions of viewers are watching you through the screens now. I'll be cheering for you from below the arena. Win or lose, you are the glory of Aishen City!"
Ye Lan pushed the fervor to its peak, and even the entire audience began to chant Ye Lan's name!
With Ye Lan's grand gesture, the Zigu City representative team, considered the favorite to win, was instantly overshadowed. Chu Tianxiong's face turned pale, and he gritted his teeth, muttering, "Just you wait. The higher you're praised, the harder you'll fall!"
He flicked his sleeve and boomed, "Qin Yue, no need to hold back, cripple that Chen Hao!"
"Yes!"
Qin Yue received the order and strode into the arena. However, the spotlight had been completely stolen by his opponent. The arena, which should have been the highlight, was now as desolate as a solitary grave standing in the center of the martial arts hall.
He glared furiously at Chen Hao and roared at the top of his lungs, "Chen Hao, you're not even a winner yet, do you dare to fight me?"
His voice carried a hint of internal energy, immediately making people tremble. Chen Hao stepped forward under the spotlight. Although his body had not fully recovered, he stood tall and said, "Why wouldn't I dare?"
He dragged his somewhat unsteady steps into the arena, his face solemn, with a look of determined resolve as if heading to his death. This demeanor immediately earned him thunderous applause from the entire audience, and the live bullet comments flooded with '666', pushing the traffic to an all-time high again!
"Hmph, you've got some guts, kid. Don't worry, I won't show any mercy until you can't stand up anymore!" Qin Yue twisted his neck, his eyes filled with a beast-like ferocity.
"Good, let's see if you have the ability!"
Chen Hao clenched his fists, still feeling weak. His wounds throbbed like pinpricks as his muscles tightened unconsciously.
The audience understood. This man had withstood the high-intensity attacks of the second strongest fighter from Yufang City with a single move. It was naturally impossible for his body to have recovered. Yet, in this condition, he dared to face Qin Yue's provocation. This courage immediately made everyone stand in solemn respect, their applause deafening.
"Trash, stop playing the victim. If you're a man, let's settle this with our fists!"
Qin Yue raised his fist. The referee promptly squatted and lowered his right hand, signaling both sides to salute. The Southeast Division finals had officially begun.
Qin Yue could no longer restrain himself. Before the referee's signal was even fully executed, he darted forward, launching a barrage of kicks towards Chen Hao's elbows, ankles, and abdomen.
This fighting style was clearly aimed at crippling Chen Hao!
Chen Hao gritted his teeth, knowing his opponent's moves were ferocious, like a maddened beast. Yet, his body was unresponsive. In an instant, he absorbed several solid punches from his opponent, blows that wouldn't count towards points.
Once the abuse mode was activated, Chen Hao was like a bird struggling its wings in a downpour, homeless and at the mercy of its tormentor.
"Fight back, Chen Hao!"
Peng Lin roared with a furrowed brow, unaware that Chen Hao was already at his limit, standing in the arena purely on the strength of his indomitable will.
At this moment, Chen Hao felt the surrounding applause surge towards him like a tide. Everything before his eyes had blurred into a patch of blood red. The pain in every part of his body felt like needle pricks. As he retreated, a fire always burned within him, fueled by his dreams and stubbornness.
Blood and sweat mingled as they dripped. Qin Yue grew increasingly alarmed with each blow. He was striking all of Chen Hao's weak points. If it were anyone else, they would have long since begged for mercy. Yet, this man, with dazed eyes, didn't even groan!
He even smirked slightly, as if mockingly!
"Fine, you want to be tough? I'll oblige you!"
Qin Yue took a few steps back, preparing a finishing blow to knock Chen Hao out.
But Chen Hao still wore a serene smile. His trembling legs swayed like willows in the wind, giving the impression he could barely stand.
Just as Qin Yue leaped forward, Chen Hao let out a tiger-like roar. Blood and sweat flew. The seemingly dying Chen Hao threw a heavy punch towards Qin Yue's head!
A gasp swept through the audience, followed by a collective holding of breath. Unfortunately, as soon as the punch was thrown, its momentum faltered. Qin Yue countered with a flying kick to Chen Hao's head, emitting a bone-chilling crack!
Chen Hao felt his vision darken, as if he were in the abyss. Cold winds swirled around him, and a腥甜 scent filled his nostrils.
He felt his body swaying precariously, even the marrow in his skull vibrating.
But he refused to fall. His buckling legs immediately stood tall again!
"Damn, he's too tough, a true endurance king!"
"Isn't he? If it were anyone else, they'd be begging on their knees by now!"
"Stop talking, who has a tissue? I'm a grown man, and I'm crying."
The audience rose to their feet and applauded. Countless airplanes flashed across the bullet comments. The scene was almost out of control!
"No, impossible! Even a black belt wouldn't be able to stand after taking that kick, even if they didn't pass out. How?!"
Qin Yue stood frozen, but then he heard Chen Hao's extremely weak voice, "As a man, I'd rather die standing..."