Some high-level players watching the live broadcast seemed unimpressed by the PK match that had been turned into a sideshow, with many believing it was merely an attempt by a newbie to gain exposure using the fame of Zhao Ri Tian from the Tian Shu team.
They had no interest in a one-sided battle.
However, that didn't mean they weren't interested in the Queen of Esports!
"Damn, Ye, Goddess Ye Lan!"
"What's going on? Did the newbie's match actually attract the Goddess's attention? Holy crap, who is that newbie!"
When Ye Lan walked into the esports zone from the passage, these high-level players were completely stunned. Security guards on both sides desperately tried to keep the surging crowd of men from the internet cafe under control.
A deafening roar erupted from the crowd. It seemed that even defeat didn't affect the Goddess's popularity. On the contrary, when Zhao Ri Tian entered the esports zone with his sparring partner, he was met with many scornful glances and jeers.
Despite the disdain, Zhao Ri Tian's skill was undeniable. His presence was so commanding that a mere glance at those who opposed him silenced them.
The arrival of Ye Lan reignited a spark of curiosity among the crowd regarding the seemingly unbalanced match.
Under everyone's gaze, Ren Yuan Hao, the 'newbie,' took his seat in the VIP area of the esports zone. Ye Lan, surprisingly, sat beside him respectfully, as if she were his sparring partner.
"Damn, if I could have Ye Lan sitting beside me and playing with me, my combat power would increase by at least half!"
"Pah, I think it would decrease by half. With the Goddess beside you, it's a miracle if you can even concentrate."
"What right does that newbie have? Aren't you guys jealous?"
"What's the use of being jealous? The Goddess has already set her heart on someone else, what can we do?"
The high-level players slowly began to leave their seats, crowding towards the VIP area, discussing cautiously.
"Newbie, how about a best-of-seven series? That way, you'll have some time to adapt. What do you say?"
The speaker was Wang Xin, the sparring partner sitting opposite Ren Yuan Hao. While his skill wasn't on par with the official members of the Tian Shu team, he was already comparable to some professional esports players.
Although Wang Xin appeared to be giving Ren Yuan Hao an opportunity, he actually intended to humiliate the newbie through a best-of-seven format.
"No need. One game to decide the winner. I'm in a hurry."
Ren Yuan Hao's statement immediately drew widespread mockery.
"This newbie is so arrogant!"
"Tsk, tsk, I really admire his courage."
"Forget it, I think he just doesn't know the meaning of the word 'death'."
Just then, everyone noticed Ye Lan slowly turning her head, her expression like that of an angry little wildcat.
Seeing her so protective of this newbie, the crowd, bewildered, fell silent.
Wang Xin and Zhao Ri Tian exchanged a glance, sneered, and began logging into the game.
"Whoa, An, Annihilation! That newbie is actually using our Goddess's main account!"
"And that sparring partner is using Zhao Ri Tian's 'Mountain Overlord'!"
"Damn, we already know how this will end, don't we!"
"Indeed."
Ren Yuan Hao remained unfazed. Ye Lan, sitting beside him, softly said, "Click on the NPC standing next to the butcher to enter the arena. Yes, then select the opponent you want to PK against and click challenge after their ID."
As soon as Ye Lan finished speaking, the crowd shook their heads and sighed.
"We initially thought he was just bad, but now I realize he can probably only be called a novice."
"Incredible! He hasn't even gone through the新手村 (novice village) tutorial, yet he dares to challenge Zhao Ri Tian. Truly, who gave him such courage?"
"It must be Liang Jingru, hahahaha!"
Wang Xin on the other side propped his chin with his hand, listlessly picking at dust that had fallen into the keyboard crevices, while also anxiously checking the progress of the match on the livestream.
After a series of fumbling actions, Ren Yuan Hao finally successfully entered the arena for the duel.
The crowd shook their heads. Most of their attention was actually focused on Goddess Ye Lan. They were completely uninterested in this PK match with such a vast disparity in skill.
But at that moment, some people were drawn to the sound of Ren Yuan Hao's keyboard input!
"Damn, look at that technique!"
The speaker's voice was quite loud and trembling!
The crowd finally seemed to be drawn in by this voice. They saw Ren Yuan Hao's fingertips tapping the skill keys, his index finger simultaneously pressing the 'W' key, controlling two keys with one finger!
Even more astonishing was that Ren Yuan Hao's right hand wasn't touching the mouse at all. Instead, he was propping up his head with it, while his left hand rapidly executed various skills and movement commands.
"What... what kind of operation is this? It's too arrogant!"
The crowd's interest was completely piqued. Looking at the screen, Wang Xin on the opposite side, who hadn't intended to probe and had directly initiated an attack, was now at a disadvantage under Ren Yuan Hao's 'shadowless hands'!
"Sen Sen Man's Silence, followed by Huang He's ultimate skill that roots and tears, switch to strong mixed gear, the swarm confusion Immortal Charm! Mountain Overlord's health bar is rapidly declining under the effects of chaos and tearing!"
A veteran high-level player began to act as a commentator, his voice trembling. The crowd gasped in unison!
Because Ren Yuan Hao's operations were seamless, his hand speed was so fast it made one's scalp tingle!
Wang Xin had lost all initiative. The Mountain Overlord he controlled was like a fool, in a state of chaos and tearing effects. His spirit beast had long since been eliminated. What was most critical was that, due to his overconfidence, he hadn't even applied the buff from his life-saving skill, 'Pot of Sun and Moon'!
Ren Yuan Hao stretched languidly, his hands leaving the keyboard, his face radiating pure arrogance.
Zhao Ri Tian, standing beside him, broke out in a cold sweat. Professional esports players of his caliber knew very well that Ren Yuan Hao's finger technique was known in the industry as the 'Chong Ming Finger,' a divine finger technique that, aside from Ye Lan, no one else in the Tian Shu team could execute!
At this moment, not only Zhao Ri Tian recognized the 'newbie's' finger technique, but also a high-level player who wrote game guides saw it and exclaimed with a trembling voice, "It's, it's the 'Chong Ming Finger'!"
He slowly explained to the crowd, and their faces turned pale.
"What is this kid's background? Could he be a master from another team, here to cause trouble?"
"But we don't recognize this face at all!"
It was indeed impossible for them to recognize this face, because just a week ago, this man was an accountant at Lan Ni Taekwondo Gymnasium, helping out with chores and equipment maintenance when he had free time – a typical small fry!
Zhao Ri Tian could only watch helplessly as his main account was dominated by Ren Yuan Hao. In just two minutes into the game, Ren Yuan Hao had conquered and sounded the trumpet of victory.
Meanwhile, Wang Xin was sweating profusely, unable to even scratch his opponent.
"Won, won!"