"Good viewers, welcome to watch the final of the "Rise of an Empire" part of the 8th UEFA Cup in 2132. This is also the last event in the virtual game of this UEFA Cup. We can already see the venue for the final. Hmm…it looks like a hilly terrain.”
"Because since entering the knockout rounds, all maps have been randomly generated. Both the contestants and us as commentators will only see the terrain at the beginning of the game."
"Yes, Director Zhang, this is also one of the results of the league's continuous improvement of game rules over the years."
"We have been working hard to improve the fairness of the rules of major competitions in the past few years. I believe that future competitions will also..."
"Oh, Cruhid's team showed up!"
In the scene broadcast live to the whole country, several figures gradually climbed to the top of a small hillside. The afterglow of the setting sun stretched their shadows long, and the mountain wind blew the skirts of their clothes, making a hunting sound.
"The scene was filled with shouts like a mountain and a tsunami. They are all supporters of Sky-Breaking Blade. If they can win this final, they will become a legend since the league started virtual game competitions!"
"Yes, if the team of Skybreaker finally wins the championship, they will become the first team in the history of the league to win all the game championships, and Skybreaker's personal points will maintain the first place for three consecutive years. ..."
On the top of the hill in the picture, five figures are sitting on the ground, all looking relaxed. They are looking at a dirt road winding at the foot of the mountain, whispering to each other. The leader, a man with a sword on his back, claps his hands from time to time and presides over the scene. the discussion situation.
"They stopped at the top of the mountain. They seemed to have no intention of continuing to look for their opponents. They seemed to be planning to start fighting here."
"The view from this hillside is pretty good. If they stay here, they can spot their opponents immediately, and it's also difficult for Lanshan's team to sneak attack on them. Although I think with Han Sanshi's style, it's impossible to formulate tactics like a sneak attack. ..."
"Their expressions are very relaxed - many people think that the semi-final match between Cruhid and Jianghu was already an early final. They were very calm at the time, so now they have more reason to face it calmly... ..."
"But I believe Han Sanshi will not give up easily. I hope they can bring us a wonderful final."
The people on the short hillside didn't move much. Judging from the live broadcast screen, several people seemed to be discussing something with each other. The audience can only see the picture and the sound of the commentary, and cannot hear the direct dialogue between the players in the game. This is also a setting made to maintain the fairness of the game.
"...It seems that we need to wait with Cruhid for a while. Director Zhang, do you know any inside information about the origin of the name of Duan Tianfeng's team?"
"Well... I have never asked him such a question myself, but we know that he names his team differently every time. Let me tell you my guess about the origin of these names. It seems to be related to the background of each game..."
"For example, the 'Steel Frontline' in "Infinite War", the "Valkyrie" in "Arrogance", and the "Sword of Kings" in "Firestone". Of course, these names are all familiar now, but if you think about it carefully After a while, it seems that there is indeed some relationship. Well, Director Zhang has studied these people very deeply..."
"It's just a guess, a guess, hahaha... maybe it's just his random behavior, and there is no rule..."
"Oh! The director helped us switch to the scene of the people in Arashiyama! It seems they are about to meet!"
In the bird's-eye view, below the side of the hillside, a team of five people walked out of the woods, then raised their heads in unison and looked at each other with the people on the hillside.
The noise of discussion gradually subsided among the crowd of spectators. Everyone watched the two teams in the final battle quietly, and they also looked at each other quietly.
The cold wind howls and time passes. After an unknown amount of time, the leader of the team below, a burly man, finally took off a large black square metal shield from his back, and then took out another large, small shield.
He held the shield in both hands, stepped forward in two steps, and then clashed the shields with each other twice, making a "bang" sound. The sound echoed in the mountains, accompanied by the whimpering wind, as if it foreshadowed the brutality of the next battle.
But the people on the mountain didn’t think so. In the picture, the leading man with a big sword waved his hand, then turned back and joked a few words. Several people slowly got up and walked down the mountain together.
The team on Lanshan's side walked to the other side in unison, clearing a piece of flat land on the dirt road ahead. At the same time, several people spread out and formed a fighting formation.
"The people of Arashiyama are Arashiyama. They very simply agreed to use this place as a battlefield, and with this flat formation... it seems that this game will be over soon."
"Maybe. But it can't be said that they haven't hidden the possibility. If there is any trump card that Han Sanshi has not used in previous games, now is the best time..."
"Oh? Director Zhang seems to know some inside information. I remember you and Han Sanshi were very familiar with each other. Was it before..."
"No, no, no, even though he is very stupid, he will definitely not tell me such a thing."
"Oh! We saw that the whispering had stopped. She stopped on the mountainside and pressed her hands on the ground..."
"It should be that move."
"It should be. When they faced Jianghu in the semi-finals, they used this move to catch Duan Fenglei and the others off guard. But this move has been exposed now, and it is impossible for Han Sanshi not to guard against it..."
"The people from Lanshan are taking action!"
Behind the man holding a shield in both hands, a man in black robes was walking to one side, taking out something like a scroll from his arms as he walked. At the same time, the people walking down the hillside continued to move forward. On the mountainside behind them, the brilliance of magic suddenly lit up. The black stream of light shines in a circular array, and then takes the center of the array as the center, and gradually condenses into several thin strips of different lengths. They are of different lengths, dispersed, and gathered to form the appearance of a dial.
Black magic light is the representative color of time magic.
"Okay, the 'Time Acceleration' has taken shape, and Cruhid's members will get a huge speed gain." The commentator said.
The audience cheered.
The hands on the dial began to rotate, then faster and faster, and finally together with the entire array, they turned into a hazy black light that immersed into the five people nearby. From a distance, it looked like they were shrouded in a dark shadow.
Then, five black shadows were elongated in people's eyes like substance, extending toward the front.
A black light from behind suddenly stopped, revealing a delicate figure wrapped in black light. She waved her hands and continued to fly forward. However, in the sky behind her, huge fire clouds were rolling continuously, and several flaming meteorites tore through the sky with billowing smoke, drawing a long diagonal line and hitting the front of the team.
Meteors and fire showers.
"Even the chant for casting the spell has been shortened to a breathtaking...ah!"
In the ears of the audience, the excited shouts of the commentator came: "Anti-magic field! They really have a trump card!"
The black-robed mage who walked to the middle of the formation tore open the scroll in his hand, then pressed it to the ground with his backhand. A purple-black light burst out between his hands, expanded, and gradually turned into a huge black shield, covering a radius of one hundred meters.
The fiery red meteor hit the purple-black shield, making a popping sound, and then disappeared out of thin air, just like a stone entering the water. Except for ripples, nothing else happened. Several streaks of black light quickly faded away after entering the range of the purple-black light. As the smoke dispersed, human figures gradually emerged - obviously after being filtered by the purple-black field, their speed also dropped back to "human" levels.
"The anti-magic field is a large-scale spell with a very high level of spells. At this stage, no player can learn this skill, let alone make it into a scroll. I don't know where Lanshan and the others got this rare scroll... ..”
"But in this way, Zhao Lu'an is equivalent to a useless person. This is a lose-lose tactic."
"In terms of magic ability, Xu Yu Liushang is definitely stronger than him, so this deal is not a loss for them."
"With Zhao Luan's proud character, I want him to accept such tactics..."
As the two men continued to explain, the figure in black robe slowly retreated, replaced by two shield guards holding swords. They did not hold shields with both hands like their captain, but were attired with a shield in one hand and a sword in the other.
Opposite them, the five figures did not stop because of the disappearance of the buff. Although their speed dropped to normal, each person's pace was not disrupted by this.
The leader of the double-shielded man sneered, and then swung his shield. Behind their triangular formation, another figure wearing a black burqa stretched out his hand and pulled off the burqa, revealing the full body armor underneath.
"Han Sanshi really cheated! They don't have a healing profession at all! This way, the negative impact of the anti-magic field on them will be minimized!"
"They switched to Destruction in All Directions..." The person known as Director Zhang murmured: "Is this all a tactical plan..."
"This will evolve into the most brutal hand-to-hand battle! The winner may be decided in a short time!"
The audience was excited again. The man in silver armor let out a tiger's roar, swung the warhammer in his hand, and struck it down on the two-handed sword player who was rushing forward.
"Judgment of the Holy Light! Destroy the Ten Directions just hit the Sky-Breaking Blade! Is this also Lanshan's arrangement..."
"The silver light on his body...this is a level five blessing..."
"They exchanged moves! Shi Fang Du Mu only lost 8% of his health. It seems that in the competition of strength, Shi Fang Du De is not at a disadvantage, and he is wearing heavy armor and has an advantage in defense. ..."
"Tai Dongyue and Fuhua I used shield barriers at the same time to block Jian Beidong. Oh, Cangyun Barrier has crossed the line! Han Sanshi's target is the back row!"
"It seems this is their tactic..."
Amidst the boiling sound of the scene, the battlefield was shaken by the overwhelming fighting spirit, causing dust to fly and loess to fill the sky. The two commentators spoke very quickly, but they still wished they had a few mouths to explain the whole situation clearly. But these small flaws have lost their due meaning in the hearts of the audience who are already completely excited. They shouted, roared, danced and roared for the people they supported.
"Han Sanshi is already close! Although Mu Xiaoxian has some melee abilities, the gap between him and the Shield Warrior is too big, and now he has lost the strongest reliance on the Holy Word and Blessing..."
"Charge! Shield slam! Another shield slam!"
"Mr. Mu didn't dodge the second blow. After all, he still has too little professional experience..."
"Xuyu Liushang is rushing up! What is she going to do? She has no fighting power now. Does she want to attract firepower..."
"Ah! It's a code word! Cangyun Barrier was stunned, but he also released Earthshaking Blow. His reaction was very fast..."
As the double-shielded warrior stomped on the ground, a black shadow appeared behind him. The tight-fitting black leather armor outlined his graceful figure to every detail, and at the same time, it also made his beautiful face extremely white. But at this moment, this beautiful woman's expression revealed a ruthless coldness.
"Second Word's grasp of the situation is indeed first-rate. Her timely appearance saved Cruhid's two legal professions."
"But now she has been exposed from stealth and has lost her biggest trump card as an assassin. And the opponent is Han Sanshi, so she can't get any benefits..."
"Yes, the opponent is a double-shield warrior, and he is wearing plate armor..."
"The dragon roared! The code word was blown away. Hey, what is Han Lei doing? Now is a great opportunity to deal with the assassin..."
"He used the fury of the earth! The range of this earth wall is very wide. It seems that he may have used his camp skill before, the power of the dragon..."
The huge earthquake echoed on the battlefield. Through the shimmering light of the shield, everyone could still see that a high earth wall had risen on one side of the dirt road. The semicircular earth wall divided the chaotic battlefield, and the crowd fighting on the field was also divided into two parts. Amidst the falling mud, a towering earth wall stood on the roadside. Even in the live broadcast, you could not see what was happening on the other side of the earth wall. The bird's-eye view of the live broadcast began to move forward and rise, gradually turning into a 90-degree bird's-eye view.
"The code word can't be passed. It seems that Han Sanshi is determined to kill these two people first. After all, the duration of the anti-magic field is limited..."
"Now it seems... the decision made by Code Whisper is open to question. She insisted on saving these two legal professions, and she may have played into Han Sanshi's hands..."
"Yes, if she chooses to help the Sky-Breaking Blade or Jian Beidong, the situation on the field may be different. Now Cangyun Barrier is still blessed with the power of the dragon, and the situation of priests and mages is in danger... .Oh, what a beautiful tumble. With a rich family background like Lou Yuzhang, he can actually tumble so beautifully..."
"Look, the code word rushes towards the destruction of all directions! Are you giving up on those two people..."
"The power of Falstad! She will also fight hard! Cruhid hopes to fight back the disadvantage in other places..."
"No, this is a phantom. She blocked the Templars! The Sky-Breaking Blade rushed over..."
The man holding a two-handed sword strode to the bottom of the earthen wall. He raised the sword above his head with both hands and held his breath.
Cut out with one sword.
A fine slash appeared in the middle of the earth wall, and then gradually spread at a speed visible to the naked eye. The next moment, the seemingly indestructible wall shattered like a piece of glass. As dust rose all over the sky, the battlefield in the southeast became chaotic.
Two figures suddenly flew out of the dust.
"The Sky-Breaking Blade threw his two teammates out!"
"In such a fierce battle, he can still make so many explosive movements. It seems that his 'Intent Sword' is indeed very powerful..."
"He just met Cangyun Barrier head-on!"
A huge metal collision sounded, and the gorgeous two-handed sword and the ancient shield engraved with complicated patterns finally met.
"The duel between sword and shield! This reminds me of the national emblem of the Falstad Empire in "The Rise of an Empire"..."
"The Sky-Breaking Blade retreated. After all, his opponent still has a shield to attack."
"No, he changed sides, and he took the opportunity to attack Destruction in All Directions!"
"The other side of the code word... is indeed very dangerous. Although Shi Fang Demolish has lost some health points, at least he is still a Templar and an assassin on the surface..."
"This is... a flurry! Oh my god, he is dancing with a two-handed sword..."
The man on the picture has a calm expression and focused eyes, but he is swinging the sword in his hand vigorously, as if his hand is not a heavy sword, but a feather. The fierce scene completely ignited the enthusiasm of the audience. Apart from their crazy shouts, no other sounds could be heard outside the venue.
"It's impossible for Destruction in All Directions to receive all the attacks! He has activated the divine blessing, but his health is still about to bottom out..."
"This is the result of not having treatment. Although in the anti-magic circle, bringing treatment will not help..."
"Holy Light Glory! Shifang Deni's blood volume suddenly increased by 20%. This is his last fight..."
"Han Sanshi is catching up! Shield charge!"
"This crisis of annihilation in all directions is temporary...what?"
The harsh sound of metal collision suddenly sounded in the valley.
The two-handed sword was held by the man in one hand, and the other hand held a shield that appeared from nowhere to block the impact of the double-shield warrior.
Then, he raised his left arm holding the shield and smashed it down hard.
"Oh my god...it's a shield slam!"
"The power of the God of War! Sweep! He was using one hand to wield a two-handed sword. What did I see..."
"The Cangyun Barrier has been forced back, the duration of the dragon's power has passed, and he has no advantage at all..."
"This is a shield collision! Han Sanshi was knocked away..."
"The situation in Arashiyama is very dangerous!"
Amidst the cheers at the scene, the man who temporarily acted as a shield guard tightened his face and strode towards the retreating double-shield warrior. There was a familiar roar from behind. The man looked back and saw the Templars struggling to rush up from behind, trying to form an encirclement with his captain.
Then, a dizzy sign appeared above his head.
"Sneak attack! Shifang Jiannie still relaxed his vigilance, and he gave the code word a chance. A player of Code Word's level seized this only chance!"
"The Sky-Breaking Blade returns, whirlwind! This is a whirlwind with a shield. It should have a bludgeoning attribute in the damage determination. It has a miraculous effect on heavy armor..."
"All directions have fallen! The first death in the finals has appeared, and victory beckons to Cruhid!"
"The secret language rushed towards Huahua I, and they wanted to turn their advantage into victory..."
The tight leather armor turned into an afterimage and rushed towards another battlefield for help. The man holding a two-handed sword did not move, as if he was waiting for something.
He knew that the rock-solid man would not give up easily.
In the picture, the double-shield warrior finally stood in front of him again. The strong man wiped the dust from his head and said something. In the live broadcast, Sky-Breaking Blade responded with the same words, and then took a fighting stance.
The double-shield warrior shook his head.
"Tai Dongyue and Fuhua I have already declined, and the addition of Code Words is enough to change the balance of the situation."
"Jian Beidong has been able to sustain for so long under the attack of two people. He is worthy of his title of 'Sword that Breaks the Sky'. We all know that he is good at offense rather than defense. He can sustain such a long time under the attack of two people." Long......"
"Lan Shan's tactics have been implemented very smoothly. They are almost successful. If Mu Xiaoxian and Xu Yuliu Shang are killed at that time, then their pile of heavy armors can shrink their defense. When the anti-magic field is removed, they can rely on Zhao Luan's Magic support wins..."
"Yes, with the combination of two shield guards and a double shield warrior, they can last for a long time. Oh, we have seen the battle on the other side and the result has been determined."
"How did Duan Tianfeng do it? In previous games, he did not use such a method to break the rules of the system. If in the game "Rise of Empires", it is possible to hold a two-handed sword alone, then other similar types of In the virtual world...it seems that the melee combat system in virtual reality games will undergo earth-shaking changes in the future."
"In fact, during this battle, he has already demonstrated one of the changes."
"The anti-magic field has disappeared! Will the whispers be the last straw that breaks Lanshan's death..."
"She is casting a spell, Zhao Luan must do something..."
"Oh, we see..." The commentator's voice suddenly rose in pitch, and the scene roared like a mountain and sea at the same time, "The members of Arashiyama have admitted defeat! Congratulations... Team Cruhid! They won this final!"
"A new history is born! Duan Tianfeng won all the championships in the 2132 League Cup Virtual Game Competition! This is an unprecedented moment. This is a team that is undoubtedly...the king!"
The screen switched to the contestant's room. Several people walked out of the game cabin one after another. They shouted, danced, and hugged each other. Even the two women who looked as cold as frost did not suppress their emotions at this moment.
They pushed each other and walked out of a certain door, and then were overwhelmed by the roar of mountains and tsunamis outside the door.
"The players from both sides of the game have come out and they hugged each other. I believe that Arashiyama fans will not be discouraged. Their team also performed very well in today's game!"
"As a young player who wrote such a miraculous history at the age of 23, Duan Tianfeng is worthy of the title of 'Peak of the Sky'. He uses his strength to lead his team members in "Jianghu", "Endless War", "Fighting" Gunslinger" and many other games, they have defeated all the powerful enemies in front of them and stood at the top of the peak. They have no guild and no power, but now they dominate the alliance! This moment belongs to them!"
"Oh, Han Lei and Duan Tianfeng are shaking hands."
"This is also a moment worth remembering. We can see the persistence and hard work in this veteran who has been in the professional world for six years. Although he did not win the game in the end, I believe he tried his best. Although Lanshan lost, it is an honor! "
"Yes, let us wish him better results in future games."
"Oh, we saw...this person in the camera is Chen Tianfan, and he also shed tears of excitement. I believe that the moment Duan Tianfeng hit Han Sanshi away with his shield, the soul of the 'Shield of the Sky' Possession.”
"His juniors have achieved such good results. I think in his heart, there will be no regrets now."
"The audience has rushed to the stage and lifted Duan Tianfeng up. They are cheering for their hero."
"Of course. This is a mythical era that belongs to them, I hope..."
The screen was turned off.
This is the twenty-third floor of a skyscraper. In a luxurious office, a man in a suit put down the wine glass in his hand and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.
In the modern era of the 22nd century, the appearance of cities has undergone great changes. In the night sky, several rays of light flow back and forth between the buildings of the skyscraper. They are the air passages between each floor, shining with a bright modern light in the dark night. The man looked at the modern picture and suddenly raised his arms in a hugging gesture.
"That's what... ownership feels like."
He let out a long breath, and a smile gradually appeared on his handsome face.
"That's great," he said.
"Chairman." A soft voice came from the living room behind.
Gorgeous chandeliers hang above the living room, and below are a variety of furniture with fluid designs, making the entire living room full of technological modernity. Next to the door on one side, there is an oval bar with a white marble countertop that reflects dazzling white light under the dazzling lights. On the shelf behind the bar, all the shelves are filled with various expensive wine bottles. There was a small door behind the bar, which had been pushed open. A woman with a hot figure and scantily clad clothes walked out of the door holding a transparent light panel in her hand.
"The game is over, Chairman."
The woman's voice was soft and her expression was extremely soft. She shook her long wavy hair and blinked, but the handsome man in a suit was unmoved and just looked at her and nodded.
"They won, right?"
"Yes." The woman knew that he was also watching the game, but she still gave the appropriate answer.
"Then...just follow the original plan."
"yes."
Seeing that the man in front of her didn't express anything, the woman had no choice but to nod her head, then turned around and walked back swaying.
"Huh huh huh..." The man let out a deep laugh, sat back in his seat, picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
"Then it's time to harvest."
In the empty living room, only his voice echoed, like a devil's whisper.
The next day, the league's official announcement released a piece of news that shocked the professional world.
The Sky-Breaking Blade announced its retirement.
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"I think I've made my point very clear."
At the same night, it was also another gorgeous office. Different from the previous living room, this office is decorated in an ancient style. The wooden furniture and walls are lined with many green branches. Some unknown calligraphy and paintings are hung on some walls. In a corner of the office, there is a square table with some pens, inks, papers and inkstones on it. , the whole room was filled with the fragrance of paper and ink.
Judging from the voice, the person speaking at this time is a woman. Her long black hair pours down from her head like a waterfall and is scattered behind her. It contrasts with the white dress on her body, giving people a distinctive look. Contrast feelings.
"I insist...to cancel this engagement." The woman's voice was cold, which also gave her words a cold aura.
"You have seen the conditions, I believe..."
"I wouldn't have agreed." Sitting opposite the woman was a middle-aged man, with a loose coat draped over his shoulders, as if to dispel the cold night, but his meticulously combed hair, coupled with His resolute face easily gave a serious first impression to everyone who saw him.
"But..." His serious expression suddenly softened, replaced by a friendly smile: "You are my most precious daughter, why don't I think about you... and ..."
He tapped a transparent light plate in his hand, and the message text on it was gradually disappearing: "After today, there will be no more young masters of the Duan family... so..."
"I agree with your proposal."
Where the middle-aged man couldn't see, the woman in the white dress suddenly let go of her clenched hands. She took a step back and bowed, her beautiful long black hair sloping down, blocking her face.
"Thank you for your tolerance, Father. Then..."
The man waved his hand, and the woman turned around, walked out from the rear door, and then closed the door quietly.
The woman walked out of the door, down the steps, out of the elevator, and out of the building. A hover car was parked at the door, and as she appeared, two bodyguards in black suits and sunglasses walked out from the side. One of them held a windbreaker and put it on the back of the girl in the white dress.
The car door was opened, and she stepped towards the car. The bright moonlight shone on her white feet, showing a stunning charm in the dark night. As if she thought of something, she stopped just before entering the car.
The air quality in the twenty-second century is obviously getting worse day by day, but the moonlight tonight is very bright. She looked up at the white disk, and suddenly stretched out an equally white hand, wanting to hold the disk in her hand.
"Finally...free." She sighed, then put down her arms weakly and got into the car.
The sound of levitation sounded, and the white levitation car started up quickly, quickly blending in with the nightlife that had just woken up, and disappeared into the dark night traffic.
On the night of August 25, 2132, a new era began.
