Chapter 419: The Intense Match Continues!

As Ling Zhan led his team out of the secret battlefield and returned to reality.

They were greeted by the deafening cheers of hundreds of thousands of spectators.

On the streaming platforms, a barrage of comments flooded the screen, spelling out "A Legend is Born."

"At this moment, the world's attention is on you."

"In the hearts of these spectators, you've truly become a legend."

Li Chaoge, standing next to Ling Zhan, couldn't help but softly remark as she took in the cheers and praise.

"When we get back to Dragon Nation, the generals on the frontlines will definitely be fighting over you, Ling God."

"I bet the scramble for him will be even more intense than it was for our captain, Chaoge!"

"Yeah! Last time they almost started fighting over Chaoge, and now with Ling God in the mix, it's going to be chaos!"

"..."

The Dragon Nation team members laughed and chatted among themselves.

Even though they were seniors and Ling Zhan was just a freshman.

They had already started calling him 'Ling God.'

They had no choice...

Whether in individual matches or team battles, Ling Zhan's flawless performance had earned everyone's respect.

Even these proud elite students couldn't help but be convinced.

They were the cream of the crop, selected to represent Dragon Nation, yet compared to Ling Zhan's dazzling achievements, they seemed just a bit overshadowed.

Despite the cheers and praise, Ling Zhan's expression remained unchanged.

He neither rejoiced in victory nor wallowed in defeat.

This guy was the embodiment of cold and unshakable.

Yet, many girls were completely smitten by his aloof and indifferent demeanor, and fan clubs for Ling Zhan had already popped up on various social media platforms.

As Ling Zhan stepped down from the stage.

A horde of post-match interviewers was held back by the event staff.

There were still matches to be played, and they couldn't let the reporters disrupt the players.

Even if there were interviews, they'd have to wait until all matches for the day were finished.

With only three quarterfinal matches left, the entire event would wrap up in about three hours.

Then it would be time for the semifinals and finals.

That meant the Dragon Nation team had two more matches to play.

But to the spectators, these upcoming matches seemed inconsequential.

After all, the Dragon Nation team had defeated the Holy Light Empire, even with the Corrupt Witch's help, leaving little suspense for the remaining teams.

There were only two semifinal matches.

And one final.

Which meant that today, the champion team of the tournament would be crowned!

"Would the Undying Empire and Orc Royal Court teams please take the stage!"

"The second quarterfinal match is about to begin!"

Following the official's signal, the referee quickly announced the upcoming match.

It's worth mentioning that...

While the rest of the Dragon Nation team left, laughing and heading off to buy snacks and drinks, Ling Zhan remained seated in the preparation area, seriously watching the match unfold.

"This guy... I really respect him now!"

"Even after becoming so strong, he's still so cautious and diligent!"

Many spectators couldn't help but quietly admire him.

If someone else had Ling Zhan's strength, they'd probably be walking around with their nose in the air by now.

Take Norton for example—if he ever defeated Ling Zhan, he'd likely be parading his victory for the world to see.

Even Princess Saint Luni would probably disregard other teams' matches.

But not Ling Zhan...

Despite his overwhelming power, he still observed every other team's performance with careful attention.

In fact...

The Undying Empire and Orc Royal Court players on the field couldn't help but feel honored when they sensed Ling Zhan's piercing gaze on them.

Damn!

That non-specialist is watching me!

Female players, in particular, stood taller, making sure to flaunt their figures, all while silently vowing to outdo their opponents in the match.

Also...

The Orc Royal Court team didn't consist solely of pure-blood orcs, but included half-orcs as well.

Such as the Catfolk and Dragonkin.

Don't think that the Orc Royal Court is just a bunch of ugly, fat, and brutal orcs.

Under the referee's slightly puzzled gaze, these two teams entered the secret battlefield brimming with confidence, as if they had been injected with adrenaline.

The referee thought to himself: Why are they so fired up? It's not like they're going to win the championship anyway.

However, he had to admit...

Both teams put on a fantastic show.

Each team revealed their trump cards and tactics.

The Undying Empire summoned an army of undead, paired with their fifty contract-bound Black Vultures, launching an all-out assault on the Orc Royal Court.

Meanwhile, on the Orc side, the team's previously despised and ugly Boarman stepped up heroically.

Normally standing four meters tall, no one knew what talent or skill he activated, but his body suddenly expanded to monstrous proportions, resembling a divine beast.

The Boarman, towering like a skyscraper, dominated the battlefield.

His stomps became the most ferocious weapons.

Countless Black Vultures and undead soldiers were crushed beneath his feet.

His massive frame also shielded his teammates from a barrage of magical attacks.

In the end...

Thanks to this Boarman captain's flawless performance, the Orc Royal Court crushed the Undying Empire and advanced to the semifinals.

"Damn! Is Hawk really that powerful?"

"You bet! That's his bloodline talent 'Gigantification'!"

"No way! That's an S+ talent, isn't it? I heard that in the late stages, his size can surpass even divine beasts!"

"It's not just the size increase—Hawk gains immense strength as well! Never underestimate this Boarman captain!"

"..."

The audience was full of amazement.

But this was good!

The stronger the other teams were, the more exciting the upcoming matches would be!

This way, when the other teams faced Dragon Nation, they'd at least put up some resistance.

Otherwise, the viewers wouldn't have anything to enjoy.

"Next up, the Ross Empire and Darknight Empire teams, please take the stage!"

The referee, pressed for time, quickly announced the next match.

The Ross Empire, also known as the Land of the Great Bears.

A close ally of Dragon Nation.

Their team captain's contract beast was the Frost Haibear, a bear monster that wielded the power of ice.

Their opponents, the Darknight Empire, were also well-known to the audience.

Led by the Blood Spirit Sorcerer, Andy Hordan.

Why was he so familiar to the audience?

Naturally, because he had been unlucky enough to face the non-specialist in the second round of the individual competition.

The audience remembered all too well the fighters who lost to Ling Zhan.

Even Ichikawa Ichiro, who had been dead for a week, was remembered vividly.

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