Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
There was still half an hour to the evening’s match. The 4 teams with the highest popularity had been split into two matches, with the winner entering the finals.
Mu Guang’s “God’s Eye” against High Smile’s “Happy Camp.”
Yao Ailun’s “Super Ailun Cool” against Lilith Zhen’s “Dream Plan.”
Without question, Mu Guang and High Smile’s matchup was labelled the final show. Whether in popularity or ability, this match-up was superior.
The competition was about to start, and Yao Ailun had yet to receive a call from Wang Zheng. Damn, would he drop the ball at such a crucial moment?
If it was not a desperate situation, he would not have wanted to trouble Wang Zheng either. Such a celebrity invitational was not just about winning. Most crucially was the entertainment factor. They had to play beautifully, in a way that was well-received, and unique.
On this point, Mu Guang and High Smile were all over it.
And for his own style?
If his style had been banter with Old Deer, then now he needed to find his own style.
It was just about 10 minutes to the start before Wang Zheng’s call finally came.
“Ancestor, you’re finally here. Quickly prepare.” Yao Ailun said anxiously.
“No rush, no panic, no fear. I’ve found you a guest.” Wang Zheng said.
“Eh? You’re not going?” Yao Ailun was taken aback.
Wang Zheng laughed. “I’m not a star. So… I found you a star. You all had better get on quick.”
“Tch. You brat, what stars do you know? You wouldn’t be deceiving me, would you.”
“Damn, am I so unreliable? Definitely a fit for your style.” Wang Zheng grinned.
“Tch, I’m already in this state. What style is there to speak of?” Yao Ailun said self-mockingly.
“Wrong. We came from Dorm 007. We walk the high road!” Wang Zheng encouraged Yao Ailun. “Chen Xiu and the rest are watching on, as well as many people from the school. Don’t let your fans down now.”
Yao Ailun was swayed. Damn, at most he would lose face, which wouldn’t be the first time either. He adjusted his spectacles. “Who do they think I am? This is just a small stage!”
“Right, who did you find?”
“That’s confidential!”
Yao Ailun was stunned. Confidential… But this was not a bad way to deal with it.
On the other side, the host was introducing the 2 teams, and the first match would be Mu Guang’s team against High Smile’s team.
The popularity had already broken 10 million. This was a hot event, and finals always had such viewerships. Besides, both teams were made up of well-known people.
The match was fairly entertaining. Both pros had chosen support positions, to allow for the commentators and guests to shine. This also allowed the professionals to show off their overall strategic skills.
It had to be said that even for a support, Sun Tianxiong was owning. He brought their momentum up. Mu Guang by himself was already strong. Zhang Ziyan just had to brainlessly give everything. In the end, after half an hour, Mu Guang’s team won, and the popularity soared at 13 million. This was also a record high, and on par with professional competition finals.
Closely following was the second match, with Yao Ailun’s team against Lilith Zhen’s team.
The host introduced them. Due to Li Zhuoer’s ill health, Yao Ailun’s team had changed their celebrity at the last minute, but it was a mystery guest, and the identity had yet to be revealed.
It had to be said that the suspense had attracted considerable interest. Although only 8 million people were online, but it had stabilized. After all, a large proportion of the viewers had come for the 1st match.
Below, Mu Guang was laughing with Sun Tianxiong. This was completely their stage, and their era. Old Deer and Prince were after their time now, and counted for nothing. If they groveled, they might get enough to get by, but if they tried to put on airs, they would beat them up.
Prince as a support, and Yao Ailun chose Storm Swordsman. The mystery guest chose Wind God.
In truth, Yao Ailun was waiting in anticipation. Perhaps Wang Zheng had come on himself after all.
Many on campus were waiting in suspense as well. They were rooting for Yao Ailun, who was after all one of their own.
In this time, those that dared to use Wind God in the Earth zone were of a considerably high standard. Even Prince had not dared to use it recently. The operational difficulty of Wind God was too high. It was Earth zone’s emblematic mecha, and a slight falter would see it crumble.
Even the host said that the bravery of this guest was commendable, and that he held expectations for a spectacular performance.
But…
Reality was often cruel. This Wind God user was clearly a noob. Prince was reeling as well. He almost busted a gut supporting. Luckily Yao Ailun’s standard was way above Lilith’s, and although the opponent’s celebrity was better than their own, but they managed to pull ahead. The opponent’s professional was Ailas from KT team, who clearly did not use his full force, giving some face to Prince.
Not every professional player was as arrogant as Sun Tianxiong. This was an entertainment match, and seniors should be given some face.
In the end, Yao Ailun’s team took a surprising win. The host’s commentary had favored Prince heavily. That was all that could be said about this match. Although they had thought it would be a pleasant surprise, but it was clear that this mystery guest was simply a last-minute plug. In order to hold interest, he naturally had to focus on Prince’s contributions, and appeal to the nostalgic memories.
After the match ended, there was a half hour break before the finals.
Ailun’s Super Cool team against Mu Guang’s God’s Eye.
After all, it was the finals, and the view count returned to 10 million. But clearly Yao Ailun’s side was lacking. Old Deer had not said anything all this while. Clearly, he hoped that Yao Ailun could extricate himself from the situation. If he showed his face at this time, then it really signaled that Yao Ailun could not make it alone, and he would be looked down upon.
It was at this time that Yao Ailun and Prince fell out.
“Ailun, where did you find that mystery guest? That…” Prince was annoyed. If it was not for the fact that his counterpart had shown him respect, they would have been directly eliminated. That person was completely a noob.
It was normal for the entertainment industry to be noob, after all it depended on their reputation, not ability. But Prince was curious as to who was this noob.
Yao Ailun was lost as well. He could not hide things from Prince. “At first I asked Skeleton, but this doesn’t seem to be him.”
“What!” Prince stood up happily. “Where is he?”
Yao Ailun called Wang Zheng on the Skylink. Prince roughly knew Wang Zheng’s situation. He was the true biggest fan of Skeleton, even till now. But he also knew that the chance of Skeleton returning was not big. After all, a person of that caliber would have no interest in things like these.
“Boss, what are you playing at? Who did you invite? We were sabotaged by you. If it wasn’t for Prince, it would have been over for us.” Yao Ailun wailed, almost in tears.
Wang Zheng guffawed, ignoring Yao Ailun. “Prince, long time no see. I see you’re as good as ever.”
It was the first time that Prince chatted like this with Wang Zheng. Holding down the emotions welling inside, he said “I’m old, and getting slow. The opponent cut me slack, otherwise we would have lost.”
“That’s called intimidation. The only one capable of it in the Earth CT scene is you. As expected of my old rival.”
For some reason, Wang Zheng’s words caused Prince to be afire with motivation. He felt like enduring to this day had been worthy it.
“I hope we can match again some day!” Prince said.
“Haha, the day you retire I’ll definitely be there. And now the noob that dragged you down just now is here to apologize.”
Wang Zheng grinned. As he spoke, he swiped a chat screen over, and the image bloomed.
Yao Ailun and Prince turned to stone.
Yao Ailun rubbed his eyes. “D*mn me, I’m hallucinating.”
Prince’s mouth fell open. “Is this the real person?”
Huiyin was the very picture of contrition. “I didn’t expect to be that bad. As Brother Wang Zheng said, I’ve been nothing but trouble for you.”
“Little wench, for the next round choose something you’re familiar with. You almost put these two in their grave.”
After a beat, from a certain guest room, two guys’ whoops and howls could be heard.
Wang Zheng was speechless as well. Was this really Yao Ailun, who came from noble birth? And Prince, who was stable as a mountain?
Seeing the two manly guys screaming for Huiyin, Wang Zheng was also happy.
In the entertainment, he only knew Lin Huiyin. Besides, the real person did not need to be present. Just an image would be enough. He had asked her thoughts, and she was also on vacation. She had been bored out of her skull since returning. If she did not have to care about the stir it would create, she would have come to Earth to find Wang Zheng earlier.
Hearing Wang Zheng invite her to such an interesting activity, she immediately accepted. She was no stranger to CT. Before, she had seen Wang Zheng use Wind God superbly, and had thought it was super cool. She had wanted to try it out, but things had turned out this way.
In another guest room nearby, Mu Guang and the rest were chatting lightly. They were currently holding a press interview. They felt that they were destined to win, and also take the popularity prize as well.
Perhaps Yao Ailun and Prince were going too overboard. Their shrieks were heard all the way over here as well.
In front of the press, Mu Guang still held his composure. He still held respect for Old Deer, a senior in the commentary world. He would endeavor to surpass his senior’s brilliance, and create a new world.
And as for Yao Ailun?
He was far from anything!
“Mu Guang, what do you think are the odds of Yao Ailun’s team winning?”
Mu Guang smiled slightly. “If I said 50 50, everyone would call me a liar. I think it will be a walkover, but we will definitely try to bring a spectacular match for everybody. But this will require us to tie up one of Tianxiong’s hands, and also for our Goddess Ziyan’s fans not to go overboard. Haha.”
From the gues troom, there was loud laughter, whereas no attention was paid to Yao Ailun’s side. The media simply chased the sensational news. They had thought that Old Deer would support his disciple, but he had not made an appearance from start to end. In the end, his showing had been so poor, and there was nothing to talk about. They clearly did not want the last final to turn into a joke.
The organizers were speechless as well. Although this had been Old Deer’s plan, but any program had rules. Sponsors, advertisement arrangements, and of course personnel.
Prince was not coming on for the last match?
D*mn, this shitty team was at least worth watching for Prince. Many had come just for his sake.
Prince was going to commentate?
Another mystery guest?
What?
