The maps for the four participating teams are undoubtedly smaller in size compared to the previous quarter-final maps.

Although, proportionally, the probability of encountering opponents should be the same, the experience from previous sessions shows a significant increase in the frequency of conflicts.

The main reason behind this is undoubtedly the Wild Bosses on the map – as the map area decreases, the number of Bosses on the field remains constant at four.

The official commentators present have experienced multiple seasons of the finals and immediately noticed the initial position of Seven Silver Coins, expressing their surprise in unison with many professional players, “The initial position chosen by Seven Silver Coins this time is really… rebellious!”

To describe it fittingly after much thought, “Rebellious” is an understatement.

And, quite evidently, this rebellious decision by Seven Silver Coins comes at a cost.

Within minutes of the start, they ran into Blood Roses and Rattlesnakes in quick succession.

Looking back at the journey of the competition, if the grudges between these three teams were to be written, it would likely fill a significant volume of history.

“Hey, everyone, quite a coincidence, isn’t it?” Only Han Yuze had the presence of mind to greet the two teams in such a situation.

Of course, no one paid him any attention.

The final map of the finals consists of uneven mountain paths, and the three teams, meeting face to face, formed a somewhat tense three-way standoff.

Moreover, it seemed like the organizers might be intentionally stirring things up. Before the formal confrontation began, a deafening roar echoed, and with the appearance of a massive crack in the central ground, a fully red ancient dragon emerged.

The players from the three teams who were originally thinking about how to kill their opponents said: “…”

The three teams of players, who were contemplating how to deal with their opponents, were suddenly faced with a colossal red dragon, making them think, ‘D*mn, it used to be difficult to find the location of the BOSS on the entire map, but now they are simply sent to them in a hurry. Are they afraid that they won’t be able to fight!?’

Looking at the overall pace of the competition, getting involved in such a multifaceted confrontation at the beginning might not be a good thing.

If we can successfully take down this wave of rich points, that’s fine. But if we can’t, the casualties in this melee will become the biggest shackles in the subsequent competitions. After all, this is only the first BOSS at the beginning of the game. If the death CD time is too long, what will we use to compete with other teams in the future?

All the teams present were experienced old teams. For the time being, no one made a move, wanting to observe the choices of other teams.

If necessary, it would be a good tactic to withdraw slightly at this critical moment, watch the tigers fight from the mountain, and evaluate the situation.

However, just as Blood Roses and Rattlesnakes hesitated, Jiang Shi had already greeted his team on the voice channel, “What are we waiting for, Muchuan Pants, let’s go!”

From the tone alone, it seemed like their mood was quite good.

After all, from Jiang Shi’s perspective, the ancient red dragon Elro in front of them was already as good as dead given their current coordinates.

“Are they planning to rush directly?” Mad Stomp admired the decisiveness, “I used to be known for talking with an axe, but now it seems that Seven Silver Coins is even braver than me!”

“No, something’s wrong, wait a minute.”

If Seven Silver Coins had observed a bit before acting, Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands might have directly met them. But with this move of direct action, it made him certain of the conspiracy behind it.

At least with the presence of Yu Weize and Poisoned Milk, would they act without using their brains?

Knowing the scheming nature of these two old tricksters well, Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands absolutely didn’t believe it.

However, according to Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands’s plan, he hoped that Rattlesnakes could be sensible, take the initiative to test, but unexpectedly, his side intercepted Mad Stomp, and the other side, Rattlesnakes, showed no intention of taking action.

Just as they were staring at each other for quite some time without making any moves, Poisoned Milk’s voice suddenly came through, “Hey, don’t just watch, come and play together.”

Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands opened his mouth, just about to say something in response to this obvious provocation when he lowered his eyes and saw the light rising under the dragon’s feet and the location of his team.

Rune field?

The reactions of the players were also very prompt. They had already started retreating at the first moment, but it was still a bit slow.

To be honest, Poisoned Milk’s speed in setting up the field was definitely the fastest they had ever seen. When they were about to take the last step, Muchuan Pants carried the Ancient Crimson Dragon Elro and descended from the sky.

Following that, utilizing the spatial effect of the Rune Field teleportation, upon landing, a group taunt was directly initiated in place, forcefully pulling back the Blood Roses who were about to create distance.

Coupled with the Ancient Crimson Dragon Elro’s perfectly coordinated furious roar, under the baptism of such intense flames, they were collectively sent flying with severe burn damage.

Although Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands had perfectly lifted the group’s HP, they couldn’t resist the subsequent humiliating move.

In the blink of an eye, two new spatial runes completed their connection.

This time, both Muchuan Pants and the Ancient Crimson Dragon Elro’s teleportation train surprisingly gained a batch of new passengers, crashing directly into the area where Rattlesnake were located.

Blood Roses: “…”

Rattlesnake, who were originally spectating the show: “…”

What the heck?!

Overall, excluding the damage caused by the BOSS, the damage values were basically negligible. However, they couldn’t withstand the overwhelming sense of humiliation that came with it—regardless of whether they wanted to or not, after this back-and-forth turmoil, at least the Blood Roses and Rattlesnake no longer needed to worry about when to join the battle. Based on the current situation, even if they didn’t want to fight, they had no choice but to fight now!

“Let’s fight, let’s fight!” As an official commentator with a god’s-eye view, Tao Zi seemed particularly delighted, using a tone full of the desire for chaos, “Seven Silver Coins invite you to join the team battle. I seem to have seen this system prompt at the competition venue, and there is no option to refuse.”

Brother Tiao: “I feel like I’ve understood Seven Silver Coins’ thoughts a bit now. The initial point they chose is indeed very close to any battlefield position, significantly increasing the possibility of getting involved in the battle. But if we look at it from another perspective, other teams have no idea what position they selected!”

After this reminder, Tao Zi also instantly understood, and his eyes brightened, “That’s right! This is the advantage of the initial selection! As long as other teams haven’t locked onto their initial point location, it means they can change members at any time!”

This was exactly the effect Jiang Shi wanted.

Once the melee started, many things were destined to be overlooked.

A series of behind-the-scenes actions, once completed, directly caused greater interference to the other two teams.

“Seven Silver Coins’ starting lineup doesn’t have a healer; I’ll kill their tank first!” Mad Stomp’s target was very simple, persistently focusing on Muchuan Pants amid the chaos, mainly because he saw the perfect opportunity without a healer.

However, just as he was about to reap the last bit of HP, a beam of light flashed across Muchuan Pants, and his nearly depleted health instantly rose significantly.

Although this healing effect was nowhere near their team’s Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands, the fact that Serious Young Man raised a crucial amount in this critical moment was enough to make Mad Stomp nearly choke, “D*mn, when did they change members?!”

“Don’t get distracted; be careful of Gentleman Fan’s sneak attack,” Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands reminded from the side.

As soon as the words were spoken, they were immediately drawn to the explosive situation happening on the side.

The Blood Rose player, who had been directly exploded into low health, said with a somewhat tearful voice, “It’s been a while since I saw Gentleman Fan; it seems he went back and swapped in Deep Well Ice Player for me.”

Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands frowned, “Did you see the position of Yu Weize?”

A teammate answered, “No, and also… Poisoned Milk is nowhere to be found.”

Another person suddenly cursed, “Forget it, Yu Weize is over here on my side! D*mn, why is this Old Yu fixated on hitting me?!”

Mad Stomp felt somewhat uncertain, “What do you mean? It can’t be that they replaced Poisoned Milk, right?”

Before the words fell, he raised his head to see several intertwined Rune Field not far away from Rattlesnake. Clearly, the two runemasters were engaged in a fierce confrontation.

Mad Stomp: “…”

While Poisonoed Milk was also on the scene, does that mean that they didn’t replace Gentleman Fan? But Serious Young Man and the Deep Well Ice Players were both present. If only Gentleman Fan was replaced, the numbers wouldn’t add up!

Or did Scavenger also go down?

Thinking about it, a “click” sounded, stepping on a rogue’s trap.

At the same time, the icon of a player in their team suddenly darkened, after a while, the deceased player typed in the team chat: [D*mn, I was sabotaged by Gentleman Fan.]

… So, Gentleman Fan and Scavenger didn’t leave the scene?

Mad Stomp and Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands looked at each other, both falling into silence at the same time.

What’s going on? Is there a bug? Why does it feel like all members of Seven Silver Coins are present on the scene?!

But something’s not right; if that’s the case, the on-site staff should have reported it as an error a long time ago.

On the battlefield, the players were getting increasingly skeptical about life, while the atmosphere in the live audience was eerily silent.

The melee scene was intense.

And at this moment, everyone’s most focused attention was undoubtedly on the Seven Silver Coins, who were sneaking around their initial location points now and then.

They seemed to be having a great time, taking turns in a playful manner.

The corners of everyone’s mouths twitched uncontrollably, and they could only express their deepest condolences to the Blood Roses and Rattlesnakes.

It seems that no one can stop these Silver Coins now. It can only be said that this is probably the innate advantage of working close to home…

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The medicine brought back from the hospital worked quite well, and Jiang Shi’s fever completely subsided within two days.

The incident of Han Yuze pulling out the internet cable that day sounded somewhat surreal when spoken out loud. Later, to save some explanation, they used the excuse of an unstable internet connection at the internet café and managed to pass it off. They let Bi Binghuo, their collaborator, carry the blame.

After the fever subsided, Jiang Shi didn’t rush back home. After all, he still needed to take medication for some time. To avoid letting Jiang Yan discover the issue, he continued to stay at Han Yuze’s place for a few more days.

Incidentally, in a whimsical mood, he conducted a series of tests. The results proved that doing certain things while running a fever was indeed a unique experience.

As the grand finals approached, facing the final sprint, Seven Silver Coins decided to give everyone a break.

Rather than pushing too hard, pre-match adjustments were crucial. Therefore, this time, the break was quite thorough, lasting until just before the official start of the match. During these days, Jiang Shi didn’t ask anyone about the situation.

It wasn’t until the pre-match gathering that What Pen Carries Fragrance looked at everyone, absent for several days, feeling somewhat speechless. “You guys disappeared completely. You didn’t contact anyone, didn’t ask anything. Aren’t you afraid someone might not make it on the day of the match?”

Jiang Shi replied, “Anyway, there can only be five people on the field at the same time. It’s not a big problem if one or two can’t make it.”

What Pen Carries Fragrance was speechless, and after a while, he gave a thumbs up, sincerely admiring, “You guys are really something.”

Island Forest greeted, “Dear, let’s check out the predictions for the grand finals!”

Several people, who hadn’t seen each other for a few days, greeted each other and hurriedly gathered around.

Since the start of the Century Cup, the prize-winning guessing game had never stopped and had gained considerable attention all along, especially considering the upcoming final match.

The total number of votes counted had already surpassed all previous records. As for the overall voting for the teams entering the finals – Blood Roses, Rattlesnakes, Firepower, and Seven Silver Coins – it also set a new record.

“42%…” Han Yuze lightly clicked his tongue.

What Pen Carries Fragrance couldn’t help but roll his eyes at his ambiguous tone and said, “Hearing your tone, it seems like it’s not enough? Have you seen what the other three teams are like? Having over 40% support within this, it’s already heaven-defying!.”

Han Yuze remained silent and spoke after a while, “Indeed, anyway, Old Chun’s team only has a 36% support rate.”

This reluctant tone made What Pen Carries Fragrance almost spit blood. Then he heard Jiang Shi add, “No worries. Next time, we’ll increase it by ten percentage points.”

Han Yuze nodded, “Sounds good.”

What Pen Carries Fragrance: “…”

It seems his vision was narrow!

The match was approaching, and What Pen Carries Fragrance had been worried that everyone might be too nervous. However, after chatting for a while, he realized he was the only one nervous. He found a seat, sat down, and remained silent to avoid spreading the nervousness. If this mood were contagious, he might as well commit suicide to apologize.

The time for pre-match preparation passed quickly. It seemed like they hadn’t entered the door for long when a staff member came to knock on the door, indicating that they could go choose their starting point positions.

Jiang Shi stood up from the sofa, and this time, he democratically sought opinions. “Any suggestions about choosing the starting point?”

Others’ reactions were quite direct: “Whatever you like.”

Jiang Shi looked at Han Yuze. “God Yu?”

Han Yuze smiled. “Same, whatever you like, I will like.”

There was suddenly a chorus of hushing sounds around.

Since everyone didn’t have any specific preferences, Jiang Shi chose freely based on his own liking.

When he came back, feeling the eyes around him gather, he said, “I assure you it’s a choice that’s very suitable for everyone to perform well.”

This statement might have been somewhat abstract, but combined with Jiang Shi’s expression, everyone vaguely felt that something subtle was about to happen.

As the representative, Gentleman Fan asked, “So what tactics do you want to use for this match?”

Jiang Shi smiled slightly and uttered two words, “Speed cutting.”

“Genesis,” the game itself, featured a one-player-one-character setting, and there was no switching operation.

Hearing Jiang Shi’s introduction, everyone was a bit puzzled. Only Han Yuze, after a brief contemplation, exclaimed, “Oh,” and then said, “You had this idea.”

Jiang Shi asked, “What do you think?”

Han Yuze nodded. “Not bad. It suits our current situation.”

The two of them harmonized, and the others were left feeling speechless.

What Pen Carries Fragrance said, “…You two gods, can you speak some human language?”

Jiang Shi replied, “No rush. You’ll find out when we get on stage.”

After finishing speaking, he glanced at the time and said, “If everyone is ready, let’s set off.”

The final destination.

Heading towards the championship trophy of the Century Cup, let’s go!

The venue was already fully occupied; with the continuous influx of spectators, new spectator areas were still opening around the holographic arena, creating an extremely awe-inspiring scene.

The ultimate battle was officially commencing amidst the attention of the multitude!

Will a new king ascend, or will the old team reach the divine altar again?

After today’s match concludes, everything will be officially revealed!

The ear was filled with the passionate team introductions from the commentary booth, while the audience, watching the guild emblems displayed during the waiting phase, experienced a complex mix of emotions.

Who would have thought that Seven Silver Coins, a leisurely guild criticized from the beginning, would actually charge into the finals of the Century Cup under the onslaught of returning players!

Were the legendary veterans just products of a lack of competition back in the day, long outdated and eliminated?

But the current reality could only prove one thing – experience is still valuable!

However, could they truly create the myth of directly winning the championship in their first appearance?

Some people naturally enjoyed witnessing such dramatic scenes. It’s unclear who started it, but gradually, people began to shout:

“Seven Silver Coins, win the championship!”

“Seven Silver Coins, champions!”

“Go, Silver Coins, the best!”

With one person leading, supporters of other guilds were evidently stimulated and started cheering along. Gradually, the names of the four guilds began to clash and intertwine in the shouts.

The recurrent cheers seemed like an advance clash before the teams even entered the field, counteracting each other and heavily covering the entire spectator area.

The match hadn’t officially started, but the entire arena was already ablaze with passion.

At the same time, the barrage in the live broadcast room undoubtedly erupted.

In the main view rooms of various guilds, mainly filled with cheering fans, the most intense battleground was undoubtedly the barrage area of the official broadcast room. It was covered with slogans of encouragement from fans, densely displaying the names of various guilds that gradually covered the entire screen. Everyone was attempting to contribute their meager strength for their supported team in this way.

This tense atmosphere was undoubtedly what the two commentators on the podium wanted to see the most.

The direct push to the top of the heat made this final match enter a heated stage even before the opening.

As the time gradually approached, Tao Zi amidst the cheers of the audience, finally found an opportunity to speak, “Alright, all the players have been teleported into the map! The final match today officially begins!”

Before the words could settle, today’s final match map was fully displayed in front of everyone.

Map Name: Endless Narrow Passage.

Since it was already the last match, besides Century Cup fans, there were also players from other guilds who had finished their journey this time. Hearing this sentence on the independent spectator platform, all attention was instantly focused on the arena.

Seeing that the four participating teams had refreshed at their starting point positions, someone from one of the guilds couldn’t help but say, “Seven Silver Coins chose the first starting point, right? But this starting position…”

Others looked, and naturally, they understood the surprise.

For those with a bit of experience in matches, this was undoubtedly the most dangerous starting position among the four, usually reserved as the last choice.

But now, Seven Silver Coins, as the first choice, directly claimed it?

Even Crusader Akdas couldn’t help muttering, “Choosing this position as the first pick? Are the people from Seven Silver Coins crazy, or have they really become arrogant all the way here?”

“Probably not.” Although Champs was not very sure, she seemed to capture something vaguely. “After all, if they’re the first to choose, other guilds probably don’t know where their initial point is, right?”

After hearing this, Akdas also paused for a moment and then looked at the positions of the other teams on the map. “D*mn, truly cunning!”

As the match officially started, the teams that entered the field also began to move.

While they were still in the preparation phase and unaware of the specific situation, now that they were in the map, the other members of Seven Silver Coins also understood the true meaning of “speed cutting” that Jiang Shi had informed them about.

Judging by the positions of the other three starting points, the area they were in was, at worst, an intersection where everyone concentrated their firepower!

But looking at it positively, precisely because it was a crossroads of conflict, it seemed very suitable for adjusting the lineup at any time once the battle began.

Today’s starting lineup was Jiang Shi, Han Yuze, Muchuan Pants, Scavenger, and Gentleman Fan.

Since they knew the basic tactical pattern, and no one asked about not bringing a healer, Muchuan Pants couldn’t help but mention it while moving with the team, “How are you going to cut, just cut. After you cut me off later, can you consider not reassigning me when it’s not necessary?”

“Muchuan Pants, can you occasionally show some enthusiasm?” Jiang Shi coaxed, “Look, we have finally returned, and we have finally entered the Century Cup. Now, we’ve finally made it to the finals. I’ve selected a starting point that is so suitable for the whole team to enjoy the game. Shouldn’t we cherish it?”

Muchuan Pants: “……I think lying flat is more fragrant.”

Jiang Shi chuckled silently, “Come on, since we’re here, let’s not leave any regrets, at least not too many.”

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“Ah, ah, ah, ah, the finals! We made it to the finals!”

With the final list officially confirmed, the members of Seven Silver Coins had just teleported out of the map when they received a wild bear hug fromWhat Pen Carries Fragrance.

As they hugged all the way, just about to reach Jiang Shi, What Pen Carries Fragrance’s arms opened, but the scene in front of them flickered slightly, and the entire action ended up empty.

What Pen Carries Fragrance stared blankly at the empty space in front of him, blinked, and said, “What’s going on, did he log out?”

What Pen Carries Fragrance turned around to seek confirmation, but after searching around, she didn’t see the person she was looking for. “Where’s God Yu?”

“He probably logged out too,” Serious Young Man responded objectively. “Both of them together.”

What Pen Carries Fragrance: “…”

There was no need to emphasize it that much.

At that moment, a staff member ran over from a distance, “Seven Silver Coins! Come over for the interview. According to the ranking order, you are the first to be interviewed!”

“Coming, coming,” Gentleman Fan reluctantly took on the role of leading the team and looked towards Island Forest, “Guild Master, can you handle the interview segment later?”

As usual, Island Forest was open-minded, “Sure, sweetie, leave it to me. I’m very happy to be able to help. Let’s do our best together!”

Gentleman Fan thought for a moment, but still reminded What Pen Carries Fragrance, “Vice Guild Master, remember not to speak.”

What Pen Carries Fragrance: “…Got it.”

The interview scene was already filled with holographic reporters.

The just-concluded match was so impressive that they couldn’t wait to move on to the questioning segment. However, in the midst of the anticipation, they waited for a long time without the expected figures.

Wait a minute, why didn’t they see God Milk and God Yu?

Island Forest placed the microphone in front of him and, with a proper tone, began, “Thank you all for attending our press conference. Feel free to ask any questions. Today, I will be representing Seven Silver Coins in the interview. I will certainly answer all your questions. I hope to bring you a wonderful interviewing experience. Let’s do our best together!”

Although the interview style of the guild master of Seven Silver Coins had long become a legend in the gaming community, in the midst of silence, one reporter couldn’t give up and asked, “Where did the God Milk and God Yu go? Your performance in the match just now was impressive, but not participating in the post-match interview section, do you think it’s somewhat disrespectful, looking down on others?”

Island Forest pondered for a moment, and with an agreeable expression, replied, “Indeed, I think what you said makes a lot of sense. Our guild has also discussed this internally and finds such irresponsible behavior extremely undesirable. Therefore, after the interview, we will promptly get in touch with them and actively convey your condemnation. Are you satisfied with this handling? If there is any dissatisfaction, feel free to speak up now, and we will try other ways to meet your needs.”

If it weren’t for the fact that it was mostly nonsense, the entire response process was delivered with a smile, truly a breath of fresh air.

The other members of Seven Silver Coins were already on the side, trying hard not to burst into laughter.

Media reporters: “…”

To hell with a wonderful interview experience; it would be a miracle not to be annoyed!?

Jiang Shi was forced to log out.

He didn’t expect that the experience he had never felt before was not caused by his elder sister Jiang Yan but by Han Yuze.

By the time he opened his eyes from the virtual cabin, he already understood what was going on. He had originally wanted to tell Han Yuze that there was only a slight headache and there was no need to make a fuss. However, when he saw Han Yuze’s expression, he decided not to explain further.

In fact, when deciding to use the teleportation tactic, he had already noticed the change in Han Yuze’s emotions.

However, from the time he met until now, this was indeed the first time he had seen this man so angry.

He directly stopped a car and went to the hospital, even alarming Han Yiyuan.

After a series of examinations, the atmospheric pressure almost dropped to the extreme.

Jiang Shi just let Han Yuze handle him like this, couldn’t help but yawn, and the world turned black in front of him. The man’s large coat fell from the sky and covered his head.

Jiang Shi took the coat off and draped it over himself, looking at Han Yuze, who was holding the latest medical report. He cleared his throat, “How about it, said it’s nothing serious, right?”

“Slight overuse of the brain,” Han Yuze replied. “If you think that’s nothing considering your condition, then it’s nothing.”

Han Yiyuan had just inquired about the situation with his medical colleagues, and when he came back, he happened to hear the conversation between the two. He took a glance at Han Yuze’s expressionless face, and appropriately lightened the atmosphere, “There’s no major problem indeed, but, it really can’t be said that there’s no problem at all. Jiang Shi, you really lacked consideration today.”

“Better not tell my sister about this,” Jiang Shi imagined the possibility of Jiang Yan knowing that he had come to the hospital, and the drowsiness that had just emerged disappeared instantly. He folded his hands together and bowed to Han Yiyuan.

Han Yiyuan fell silent for a moment. “Alright, just this once. The medicine is ready here. Follow the doctor’s advice when you go back, and if you experience any fever or similar symptoms today or tomorrow, observe it. With normal medication, the fever should naturally subside.”

Jiang Shi was stunned. “Fever again? It shouldn’t be.”

Han Yuze didn’t respond directly. Instead, he walked up to him, touched his forehead with the back of his hand, and when he spoke again, his tone was noticeably more serious. “It’s already there.”

Jiang Shi: “…”

Han Yuze bent down, properly put his coat on Jiang Shi, and said to Han Yiyuan, “Give my sister a call later. Just say that we need to discuss the tactics for the finals these days, and Jiang Shi will stay at my place for now.”

Han Yiyuan was speechless. “Why don’t you make the call yourself?”

Han Yuze replied, “You two are in the honeymoon period. Let him apply; my sister shouldn’t have the extra attention to notice any issues.”

Han Yiyuan: “…You’re quite cunning.”

Han Yuze looked down at Jiang Shi. “Can you walk?”

Jiang Shi nodded, but when he stood up, he accidentally swayed a bit. Han Yuze quickly caught him.

Jiang Shi raised his gaze. Seeing Han Yuze still had a somewhat angry expression, he simply leaned against him and leaned in. “Take back what you just said. I really don’t have much strength now.”

Han Yuze clearly maintained a tense expression, but under this overflowing expression, his mouth couldn’t help but show a hint of a smile.

Without exposing the truth, he took the opportunity to bring the person into his arms.

Jiang Shi was obviously a bit tired. On the way back, he fell asleep leaning on Han Yuze’s shoulder.

In the narrow space of the back seat, the breath gently brushed against the neck, carrying a subtle warmth due to a slight fever, accompanied by the gentle rise and fall of breath.

Upon reaching downstairs, after Han Yuze paid the fare, he didn’t wake Jiang Shi. He directly lifted him up and, after returning to the room, placed him on his bed, gently pressed down the corners of the quilt.

Initially, Jiang Shi slept quite soundly, but as Han Yiyuan had predicted, by the second half of the night, he clearly started to run a fever again.

During this period of sleep, he was obviously more restless. In the process of waking and sleeping, Han Yuze made Jiang Shi take the medicine on time. To observe the recurring situation, he pulled up a chair and sat by the bed, and things continued this way until the morning.

With the effect of the medicine combined with the physical cooling of the towel, when Jiang Shi woke up, the fever had basically subsided.

His body temperature was still slightly higher, but it was negligible.

As soon as he opened his eyes, Jiang Shi saw the cup and medicine handed over by Han Yuze.

Glancing over the somewhat obvious dark circles under his eyes, as the party at fault, he obediently took all the medicine.

“I’ll go buy breakfast.” Having stayed up all night, Han Yuze’s voice sounded somewhat hoarse. Just as he was about to stand up from the chair, Jiang Shi grabbed him, and he turned to look, “What’s wrong?”

“Don’t go. Just order takeout,” Jiang Shi exerted a bit of force, pulling him a bit closer. He shifted a little space, patting the spot beside him. “You didn’t sleep well yesterday. Come rest for a while.”

Han Yuze: “No need, I’m not tired.”

“After a whole day of competition until now without sleep, how could you not be tired?” Jiang Shi didn’t let go of the hand he was holding, and he looked at him straight. “Rest for a while.”

Han Yuze didn’t move. “I’ll buy breakfast first. Takeout is too slow. I’ll go across the street and get it.”

“I was wrong.”

The three words that suddenly entered his ears made Han Yuze stop in his tracks. After a moment, he turned to look.

Jiang Shi, comfortably leaning on the bed, calmly repeated, “I was wrong. I should have thought of a more suitable way to end the match yesterday, instead of being stubborn. It’s my fault for making you worry. But now that we’re at this point, Mr. Han, if you could consider not being angry and forgive me once?”

From the attitude, it was undoubtedly quite upright.

Han Yuze’s subsequent words were suddenly interrupted, and after a while, he turned to look again.

In this comfortable posture, Jiang Shi lifted the quilt a bit, repeated the action, and gently patted the space next to him. “If you’re not angry, would you consider resting for a while?”

This time, Han Yuze didn’t refuse. Pulled by Jiang Shi, he got into bed. He asked again, “What about breakfast?”

Jiang Shi picked up the phone on the bedside table and shook it. “Sleep; I’ll order takeout.”

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As the competition approached its end, no one expected that a team fight would erupt so suddenly. Even the instigator, Seven Silver Coins, found themselves inevitably involved in the chaos. Amidst the flurry of skills flying around, the situation became chaotic.

At this moment, the most attention was undoubtedly on the kill count of the BOSS.

Tao Zi quickly pointed out, “Did anyone notice that the current four teams on the field are exactly the top four ranked teams from the semifinals? Considering the distance of the other teams, they probably won’t make it in time. From a certain perspective, it can be said that the first four spots in the finals are already secured!”

However, Brother Tiao had a different perspective, saying, “While that may be true, after this team fight ends, whoever gets the kill points for this BOSS will mean an updated ranking for the final breakthrough.”

Now, among the four teams on the field, if Seven Silver Coins or Firepower manages to secure the kill, they will directly win the first ranking order for the semifinals. Following this, the points for Rattlesnake and Blood Rose will also be very close. In a sense, this is considered a rivalry. Securing another BOSS point will at least push their position forward by one or two places.

As a result, even though the final lineup for advancement was already irrelevant, the situation on the field became intense.

In the midst of the melee, casualties started to occur.

At the same time, the BOSS’s health was rapidly decreasing amid the chaotic display of skills.

“We burst-type professions aren’t advantage in snatching the BOSS.. I’ll try to cause some interference from the outside, but the outcome will still depend on you, Lao Yu.” Gentleman Fan successfully stole another kill, and then quickly hid in the shadows to observe the situation. After seeing how things were going, he concluded that they were at a disadvantage.

Without waiting for Han Yuze to respond, Jiang Shi calmly said, “No need. I don’t like taking risks. This BOSS must be ours.”

He provided coordinates in the team channel, saying, “Disciples, form a group and gather here. Wait for me.”

Picking up the coordinates and scanning them, Scavenger furrowed his brows in confusion, “What’s this place?”

Jiang Shi remained calm, “Don’t worry, just go.”

Gentleman Fan obviously didn’t know what Jiang Shi’s plan was for letting them evacuate instead of arranging for people to rob the BOSS, but he didn’t ask any more questions and went directly to where Serious Young Man was to gather: “I’m here, Young Man, and I’m going to lead the way. “

Serious young Man knew Jiang Shi’s intention instantly. After waiting for the others to come and gather around him, he took the lead and got into the white teleportation circle that he had just entered, and went straight to the coordinates marked by Jiang Shi

Han Yuze, before leaving, glanced deeply in Jiang Shi’s direction, revealing an unspoken meaning. However, he ultimately didn’t say much and followed the arranged command.

Just as the seven members of Seven Silver Coins, who were in the middle of the chaos, withdrew, it couldn’t go unnoticed.

As one of the remaining three teams on the field, Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands, controlling the health values of their teammates, felt a bit anxious, “What does Seven Silver Coins mean? Old Madman, can you guess what they are up to again?”

Old Madman was also puzzled, but even without a clue, he was well aware that Seven Silver Coins would not easily let go of the BOSS, “Can’t guess, but I think, better keep an eye on Old Yu as much as possible. Being more vigilant won’t hurt. The BOSS is entering the red phase.”

Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands agreed, “Exactly, that’s what I think too.”

Although Seven Silver Coins’ damage and healing had both withdrawn, the unusual behavior still reminded people of the fear they experienced in the previous matches. There was a lingering sense of unease.

Others had similar thoughts, and as soon as Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands arranged his team, the other two guilds also independently sent people to deal with Jiang Shi.

However, Jiang Shi used the Rune Field to control the movements of the approaching players, and his elusive positioning made it impossible for the three guilds to find an opportunity to attack him.

After a brief delay, as the BOSS’s health dropped below 10%, it finally entered the eruption phase.

With a brief invincibility and a large-scale indiscriminate group output, the experienced players quickly moved to a safe distance, not too far away but enough for quick reactions in case of unexpected situations.

If everything went as expected, after this eruption phase, the final match would come to a close.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for the final showdown after the red phase. During this intense moment, a faint beam of light was suddenly noticed rising from under the BOSS’s feet.

This was… Rune Field?

All the players from the three guilds felt a sudden jolt of anxiety in their hearts.

Shortly after, they noticed a similar light under the feet of the members of Rattlesnake.

This kind of light was too familiar to the members of Rattlesnake.

It was a spatial domain!

Snake Scorpion Curse’s expression sank, “Spread out quickly!”

However, before the words could fully come out, the connection of the Rune Field had already been established. Players who were just a dozen yards away were instantly teleported to the front, entering a berserk state and disrupting the formation of Rattlesnake.

Without any time to adjust, the Rune Field was activated again.

Even before the airborne assault could be fully enjoyed, after disappearing from sight and reappearing, it had crashed into Blood Rose’s formation.

The Rattlesnake players, who had just been the target of the BOSS’s attention, were left dumbfounded.

Is this guy being childish, doing this kind of thing now?

All are professional teams participating in the Century Cup, and it’s unimaginable that they would be randomly killed by the red blood. What’s the point of this operation besides being nauseating?!

In reality, it seemed to have little significance.

After dealing with Rattlesnake, Jiang Shi, along with the BOSS, also engaged with Blood Rose. Then, not forgetting, he went to play a bit with the Firepower Guild.

After this round of actions, except for the initial unexpected attack that slightly lowered the health of some players, everyone had already been restored to a healthy state under the protection of various healing classes. It seemed that there was not even effective disruption, let alone kills.

In the blink of an eye, the red blood phase was about to end.

As the players complained about Jiang Shi’s boredom, they were preparing for the final assault, only to see a new Rune Field had already been set up.

Are they addicted to this or what?

Watching in silence, No One couldn’t help but be speechless. Just as he was about to complain with his teammates, he suddenly saw the position where the additional Rune Field was placed. His tone changed abruptly, “Lone Tomb, find a way to teleport the BOSS back!”

Lone Tomb, also a Rune Master player, had been observing Jiang Shi’s actions and started his operation at the limit range without needing a reminder.

However, his speed was still a step too slow.

Following the three previous instances of the space domain, the landing point after the BOSS’s teleportation was surprisingly within a white teleportation circle.

The players, already preparing to rush over after the red blood phase, even with skills ready at hand, just watched helplessly as the massive boss disappeared from their sight.

“Seven Silver Coins wants to take the BOSS away; chase them!” The nearest was the Firepower Guild, and while heading towards this side, Decoration even took the time to place a few Golden Puppet Defenses in place, swiftly entering the white teleportation circle with their teammates.

This reaction was undoubtedly very fast, and their intention was clear—to prevent Jiang Shi’s plan.

Unfortunately, despite their good idea and well-executed strategy, when they passed through the white teleportation circle and landed, they didn’t see the expected boss.

No boss, not even a trace of Jiang Shi.

At a glance, the surroundings were peaceful, with only a few white teleportation circles quietly falling under the cover of a Rune Territory.

The face of Decoration changed involuntarily.

The one who had been teleported here couldn’t disappear, and at this moment, the only possible situation was being subjected to another round of teleportation by someone else.

So, this person just took the BOSS away right under their noses?

With no other options, Decoration suppressed the urge to vomit blood and could only give out the most foolish solution, “Each person to a teleportation circle, chase!”

As they dispersed and entered the white teleportation circles, the other two guilds who had also avoided the Golden Puppet Defense closely followed suit. After a moment of contemplation, they all chose the same method.

This persistent and bitter scene, seen by the spectators, evoked sympathetic glances.

Was the judgment of the commanders of these professional guilds wrong? Certainly not. This was indeed the only feasible method at the moment.

However, under the seamless connection of the space domain, the movement of this BOSS was as flexible as a loach!

While these guilds were still searching for Jiang Shi’s whereabouts like searching for a needle in a haystack, on the other side, after consecutively passing through five or six teleportation portals, the BOSS had accurately arrived in front of the other four members of Seven Silver Coins.

Poisoned Milk delivery, you deserve to have it.

Without giving other guilds time to come knocking at their door again, the group rushed up and efficiently took the last 10% of the BOSS’s health.

The match was over!

The top four slots in the finals were officially confirmed!

As the final score ranking entered their view, the live audience fell into a long silence due to the complex emotions.

Although the so-called spatial Rune effect was perceived as weird and heaven-defying before, no one had ever thought that it could be played in such a way!

Hey, hey, hey, from a certain perspective, this level of sneakiness is truly supermodel-worthy!

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The attempted ambush failed, and the two members of the Firepower Guild were quite frustrated.

Although they hadn’t seen the others from Seven Silver Coins, they knew the two individuals in front of them were formidable. When Han Yuze took action, the firepower from the two opponents, machine gun and the dwarf gun, directly bombarded them.

However, all the dense ammunition exploded in the air before reaching Han Yuze.

“Impressive! Anticipating the opponent’s projectile trajectory in advance, using micro-mechanics to precisely block the opponent’s attack. Yu Weize executed this high-level operation quite beautifully,” Tao Zi praised.

Seeing this scene, Tao Zi also analyzed the current situation quickly after glancing at the positions of the other players in both teams. “It’s a pity. If Poisoned Milk and Han Yuze hadn’t coincidentally passed by during their walk, the Firepower team might have had a chance to take the BOSS away before the others from Seven Silver Coins noticed. But now, the situation seems not so simple. Snake Scorpion Curse and Blood Rose are not far from here. When the others from Seven Silver Coins arrive and create some interference, it may turn into a chaotic brawl.”

Upon hearing the words “walk,” Brother Tiao couldn’t help but chuckle, clearing his throat before continuing, “If I’m not mistaken, there’s probably a lot of cursing going on in the Firepower team’s team voice. But looking at the current situation, it’s not certain. If Magnetic Field and Blue Beauty can hold people down, there might still be a chance to steal those kills… Oh, they lost the chance.”

On the battlefield, Han Yuze, without any hesitation, directly confronted the two opponents in a one-on-two battle. Surprisingly, the overwhelming firepower forced the two members of the Firepower Guild to retreat continuously.

This undoubtedly created an excellent opportunity for Jiang Shi.

After setting up healing and control areas on the spot, Jiang Shi brushed past without looking back, heading straight for the three Firepower members who were diligently killing the BOSS in the rear.

The leader of the Firepower team, Decorator, always kept an eye on the surroundings. Sensing Jiang Shi’s approach, he quickly took action.

The primary skill of Decorator was manipulating the Gold Magic Puppet. At this moment, without any hesitation, facing Jiang Shi alone, he activated his ultimate move, Puppet Castle.

Fifteen giant puppets erected a defensive wall in front, completely surrounding Decorator and his two teammates.

“Impressive, the pioneer of the Copper-Walled Iron-Barrier style. It’s clear that the Firepower team is not planning to leave any room for maneuver!” Tao Zi, realizing the decisiveness of Decorator, marveled, “But looking at it from another perspective, facing a lone opponent and directly using the ultimate move, it shows the pressure Poisoned Milk has put on the opponents!”

Jiang Shi was also surprised by Decorator’s decisive move, but he had to admit that this generous ultimate move had slightly disrupted his rhythm.

However, the problem wasn’t too significant.

The instantly formed Rune Field completely surrounded the area. In the next second, his figure disappeared on the spot, reappearing behind the Puppet Castle.

Tao Zi: “…”

The live audience: “…”

Let’s be honest, is this teleportation effect of the Rune really not a bug?

If this teleportation effect didn’t work on the opponent, even if they used it on themselves, it would be an unstoppable move for the Earth!

At this point, Brother Tiao asked a more serious question, “Poisoned Milk’s operation effectively broke through the defense of the Gold Magic Puppet. However… now he is essentially entering the central area of the battlefield alone. What’s the plan for the next steps? Is he thinking of taking on all three opponents at once?”

The last few words were spoken with a hesitant tone, indicating that after the series of matches, the commentators found Jiang Shi’s operational limits increasingly unpredictable.

After all the beatings, it created a conditioned reflex.

Setting aside whether he could take on all three opponents, the sudden entrance of Jiang Shi, at least, inevitably disrupted the three Firepower members who were currently focusing on the BOSS.

Decorator encountered a situation where his Puppet defense was completely ineffective, which was equivalent to being completely ignored!

Suppressing the urge to vomit blood, he quickly adjusted the formation, allowing the Gold Magic Puppet to directly flank from the side.

As the current top player of War Craftsmen, Decorator’s actions were detailed. He selected the best angle, directly approaching Jiang Shi to create a siege, which was a swift completion of formation deployment.

This unexpectedly made Jiang Shi’s clever teleportation seem like a trap he willingly walked into.

However, just as he was about to trap Jiang Shi completely, the vigorous attack from the Gold Magic Puppet missed again.

Seeing Jiang Shi’s new Rune Field forming, Decorator’s heart sank slightly.

Is this not over yet!?

Turning around to look, he intended to locate Jiang Shi’s position for another teleportation. However, a glance at the light rising under his feet made him realize that avoiding it was already too late.

Blind Area.

The entire field of vision went completely dark, leaving only the whistling wind in the ears.

This simple blind space did not have any damage effect inside. Decorator decisively retreated towards the direction of his teammates, relying on the sound of the wind. However, the Rune Field, which should have been quickly exited, seemed impossible to find an end, no matter how hard they tried.

This made Decorator unable to help but speak in the team voice, “Forget about the BOSS for now. Check my position and guide me.”

The automated irritable voice responded, “Guide your ass! We’re all in the dark here!”

How was that possible? The range of the Rune Field was not supposed to be this large!

Decorator was stunned for a moment, and then his heart skipped a beat. He reminded, “Don’t move randomly. Hold onto the BOSS! Don’t let Seven Silver Coins steal it!”

The word “steal” was undoubtedly the most direct impression everyone had of this new team since the beginning of the Nianhua Cup.

However, at this moment, looking from a god’s perspective, Jiang Shi really didn’t have any intention of “stealing” the BOSS.

After all, currently, he was the only one present, and his operation, even if it was flashy, was merely supportive. He couldn’t deal with the monstrous boss with high HP. At best, he could control the situation and create a good environment for his teammates.

In the team voice of Seven Silver Coins, Jiang Shi’s urging words could be heard, “What’s going on? Why aren’t you coming over?”

“I’ve encountered Blood Rose,” Gentleman Fan replied, “Do you want to get rid of them?”

Jiang Shi lowered his eyes, glanced at the situation in front of him, and said, “No need, bring them over.”

After a while, Scavenger asked, “Snake Scropion Curse is coming too?”

Jiang Shi was slightly annoyed, “…Sure, bring them too.”

What’s going on? Knowing that the game is about to end, are they all coming one after another to boost their appearance rate?

The only good news probably came from Serious Young Man, “Master, I should be there soon.”

“Alright, come over and hand me the notebook, I’ll recognize the way.” Jiang Shi said reassuringly, his actions in hand showing no pause.

The entire communication process seemed casual, but only those present at the scene knew how shocking the situation was.

Just as Decorator was puzzled, the impact range of the Rune Field couldn’t possibly be that large. However, Jiang Shi was adjusting the blind areas one after another based on the movement of the people on the scene. Every time the Firepower team was about to reach the edge of the Rune Field, he accurately and seamlessly connected to a new area, creating an illusion of boundlessness.

How much control does one need to achieve such an operation!?

Unconsciously, the live audience had completely quieted down.

The unfolding of one Rune Field after another was like a gorgeous art show, not only making people marvel at the exquisite operation but also succumbing to the breathtaking visual effects.

Until Han Yuze’s sudden entrance, everyone suddenly realized that the one-on-two on the other side had already produced results. Both members of the Firepower team had died, and the winning mechanic had only lost a layer of health, almost full health.

Without any rest, in the next second, they were already rushing towards the BOSS’s location.

Tao Zi was also excited, “Poisoned Milk perfectly completed the task of taking on three with one. Now, Yu Weize is entering the scene. How are they planning to coordinate! Wait a minute, is Poisoned Milk still continuing to connect the blind areas? Yu Weize, what is he planning to do… is he actually planning to fight blind!?”

The effect of the Blind Area is impartial to enemies and allies alike. Even Han Yuze, from the same team, would be blinded once he entered the area.

Just now, seeing him charging so vigorously, everyone thought that Jiang Shi would cancel the blinding effect and use other methods for coordination. Who would have thought…

Just before entering the scene, after observing the terrain, Han Yuze’s mechanical army was already set up and ready to go. With precision, he initiated the attack against the automated and sacrificial players who were already aimed at the BOSS.

The sudden firepower disrupted the automated player’s rhythm. Unfortunately, in this pitch-black situation, all that could be seen was the overwhelming barrage of gunfire. Apart from the position of these miniature mechanics, there was no way to accurately locate Han Yuze, the mastermind behind the scenes.

With a scream, the sacrificial player couldn’t withstand the pressure and was killed first.

Even the invincible healing player, in the face of such pressure, was not something any healer could easily endure.

Moreover, Han Yuze, who was solely focused on buying time, had no reservations at this moment.

The automated player cursed in his heart, knowing that there was no turning back. He immediately filled the ammo chamber using the skill “Explosive Art,” releasing a devastating all-encompassing barrage.

The dazzling firelight directly tore a crack in the previously dark Blind Area.

Taking advantage of the fleeting vision, the automated player keenly captured Han Yuze’s position and activated the cannon.

Undoubtedly, this was his last chance.

However, just at this moment, he saw a flash of white light on Han Yuze’s body.

The continuous effect of the Blind Area ended, and this time it didn’t renew the area.

Finally regaining clear vision, what the automated player and Decorator saw was a Serious Young Man who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, and not far away, rolling dust approaching steadily.

A bit closer, you could first see Gentleman Fan and Scavenger running effortlessly at the forefront, followed by the others chasing behind.

Vaguely, it seemed to be the teams of Blood Rose and Snake Scorpion Curse.

Automated and Decorator: “?”

Clearly, they wanted to hide here and secretly complete the kill, but why are more people showing up now?!

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Through the wave of testing supported by the Snake Scorpion Curse, the feasibility of this tactical set has been basically confirmed.

Although the process of traversing the entire map seems to be very refreshing, in fact, the preparation work before executing this tactic is also extremely complicated.

It can only be said that it is fortunate that among the Seven Silver Coins, there is a “hand-painted modeler” like Serious Young Man. Otherwise, all the neatness would not be possible.

It’s still the same routine.

Explore and plan the layout of fixed areas in advance, then take advantage of the terrain to deliver a painful blow to teams that meet by chance.

According to statistics halfway through the game, Seven Silver Coins have provoked a total of five teams since the beginning, among which, they have successfully taken down a crucial boss.

“To put it bluntly, humans on Earth can no longer stop the footsteps of the Seven Silver Coins!” Tao Zi, while watching the figures shuttle across the field, expressed his heartfelt admiration, “I believe that any team on the field now does not want to meet the Seven Silver Coins again, right? Even if they compete in strength, it’s impossible. These people have completely mastered all the teleporter routes on the field. Serious Young Man has shown astonishing spatial thinking abilities in this match. And with Seven Silver Coins ranking first in the previous match and successfully earning boss points in this match, they have basically secured their spot in the finals!”

Responding to this reminder, Brother Tiao also realized, “Oh, really?”

Tao Zi smiled, “Let’s congratulate Seven Silver Coins in advance! So, which teams will stand out next? Let’s wait and see!”

“The finals are already secured, let’s take it easy for a moment,” Han Yuze, who has participated in many Century Cups, naturally has deduced the positions for qualification. In this situation where he won’t drop out of the top four at worst, he called out to others, “You guys go check the remaining areas first. I have something to discuss with God Milk, I’ll come find you later.”

Just now, Muchuan Pants felt tired from the fight and went back to the starting point.

At this moment, Gentleman Fan just came over to gather with everyone, and upon hearing this, raised an eyebrow, “Is it appropriate to talk in secret during the match? Is there something we can’t hear?”

Han Yuze blinked, “Guess?”

“Do you think I’ll guess or not?” Gentleman Fan shook the fan with disdain, then turned and hooked up with Serous Young Man’s back, “Let’s go, let’s go. I just came up, and my body isn’t even warm yet. Take brother for a stroll.”

Scavenger glanced at the two standing in place, didn’t say anything, and followed Gentleman Fan into the nearby white teleporter.

The scene was left with only two tall figures for a moment.

Then, the audience in the live broadcast room, who had been curious about what Han Yuze was planning, watched him cut off the team voice communication the next second: [“?”]

The main perspective live broadcast room of Starry Sky Internet Cafe was completely covered by a sky full of question marks.

The suspended hearts couldn’t find satisfaction, and in this instant, even the news of the early promotion that had just been received didn’t feel as good.

Jiang Shi hadn’t spoken since just now, and seeing Han Yuze dismiss the others and then close the team voice communication, he naturally knew that this person had also noticed.

Seeing the man walking over to him and just about to speak, he preemptively gave an answer, “I’m fine, just a slight headache.”

Han Yuze changed his teasing attitude towards Gentleman Fan just now, and his brow was already furrowed, “Slight headache? You should know that your situation is different from ordinary people.”

In fact, he only slightly noticed the problem not long ago.

At first, he didn’t feel it much, but with the increasing number of traversals between the teleporters, the unmistakable feeling of exhaustion became clearer.

It can only be said that the setting of these teleporters is not a free convenience. Obviously, the physical exhaustion caused during each spatial transfer is much more intense than normal operations.

And this feeling of fatigue in the holographic world most directly affects the brain area.

Jiang Shi’s answer had already made Han Yuze feel that the worst-case scenario he was worried about had occurred.

If he had known, when Muchuan Psnts went back to the starting point to switch players just now, he should have asked Jiang Shi to come back and replace Deep Well Ice Player.

The more he thought about it, the more tightly Han Yuze’s brows furrowed.

In a four-eye confrontation, the aura around him was subtly changing, and then suddenly, a hand reached over, unceremoniously smoothing out the lock of hair on his forehead with fingertips.

“Really don’t worry. Back then, that incident happened completely because I didn’t understand my own body. It’s different now; I really have a handle on it.” Jiang Shi naturally understood Han Yuze’s concern. After finishing speaking, seeing the other person still staring at him intently, he thought for a moment and made a slight concession, “How about this, I promise you, unless necessary, I won’t randomly teleport for a while.”

After saying that, he smiled and raised two fingers, seriously saying, “Swear, swearing should be enough, right.”

This attitude finally eased Han Yuze’s expression a bit.

In the end, he sighed helplessly, smiled bitterly, and rubbed the place where Jiang Shi had touched just now, still leaving a faint warmth, “You really need to be sure yourself.”

“Of course it’s true.” Jiang Shi did what he promised, and didn’t follow Gentleman Fan and the others into the white teleporter nearby. Instead, he went to the side path, “Let’s go, let’s check over there.”

Han Yuze took a step and caught up.

Walking side by side.

The previous conversation did not reach the ears of the live audience due to the team voice communication being closed.

However, this did not affect the hysterical screams in the live broadcast room at this moment.

[“Ah ah ah ah, they kissed! That rubbing of the eyebrows by God Milk just now is really getting to me!”]

[“Darn it, what secret talk did they have? Is there something my VIP members in the broadcast room can’t hear?”]

[“Stinky couple, even during the match, they can’t help but show affection. Tonight, I’ll go edit God Yu’s confession video clips to satisfy my craving.”]

[“I have to say, they really match well!”]

[“Can they not match? No matter where they stand, it’s a beautiful scenery!”]

[“Although I also think it’s not easy to show affection during the match, what can be done? They’ve already secured a spot in the finals.”]

[“Am I the only one worried if something happened? Just now, God Yu’s expression seemed a bit scary.”]

[“Tactical disagreement? Internal conflicts? Couple’s quarrel? But none of that seems right. Besides, with the finals already secured, even if God Yu was angry earlier, it seems to have been resolved in a moment!”]

[“Ah ah ah ah ah, I don’t care, this pair is definitely more adorable than the Spring Mad Stomp Combination in the circle! After all, it’s real~ (bushi)”]

[“I love this kind of love that fights side by side, they must climb the champion’s podium together! They must!”]

Han Yuze was unaware that the broadcast room had gone crazy due to their actions just now.

Walking side by side with Jiang Shi, his mind was still filled with worries.

If he were to make a decision, he would prefer to send Jiang Shi back to the starting point to replace the old player on the field. However, Jiang Shi’s current attitude was obviously unwilling.

Fortunately, looking at the current rankings, they had at least stabilized their spot in the finals. In the latter half of the game, the situation should ease up unless absolutely necessary.

Han Yuze glanced at the leaderboard.

Currently, three out of four bosses had been killed, and they only needed to wait for news of the last one to end today’s match.

It should be soon.

Just as he was thinking this way, there was a faint sound approaching, pulling back his thoughts.

Almost simultaneously reacting, both of them agilely flipped to one side.

The location where they were just a second ago was now a deep hole due to a violent explosion.

“They actually ambushed and got to my head?” Han Yuze looked towards the position where the opponent had ambushed, curious about which guild initiated the provocation.

“It’s from the Firepower Guild,” Jiang Shi replied. “They found the last boss.”

Looking in the direction behind that, the giant figure in fierce battle also came into view.

No wonder they attacked without hesitation.

However, after understanding the situation, Han Yuze’s expression slightly darkened.

If it were any other team with lower rankings, it would be fine, but it happened to be the Firepower Guild, currently in the top three positions…

Sure enough, he heard a somewhat helpless voice from Jiang Shi, “Sorry, this wave seems unavoidable.”

“I know.”

From the current situation, although the Firepower Guild was ranked third in the previous match, with a boss kill in this match, if they secured the fourth wild boss, they might surpass the Seven Silver Coins, currently in the first position, and advance to the next round.

The rules for choosing the starting point in the finals were the same as the semifinals, even if they both secured spots in the finals, the choices available at the starting point could be vastly different.

The advantage brought by going first in this situation, in a finals with only four teams, would have a much greater impact than in the round of eight.

A decisive battle with winners taking all and losers becoming losers.

At that time, even the slightest and most subtle micro-operations might become crucial factors affecting the outcome, not to mention such a significant advantage.

Either way, it was not something they could afford to give up.

Therefore, the only choice at this moment was probably to resolve it quickly with a swift victory.

Han Yuze forcefully adjusted his mindset quickly.

After discarding all distractions, the mechanical formation was completed, and he directly met the second wave of attacks from the opponent, “I’ll hold them off.”

While Jiang Shi sent the estimated coordinates to the team channel, he also reopened the team voice communication, “Wild Boss, the opponent is from the Firepower Guild. Disciple, check the route pattern quickly, and familiarize yourself with the teleportation routes to this area. Gentleman and Scavenger, hurry up.”

Serious Young Man: “Understood.”

Gentleman Fan, Scavenger: “On our way.”

Jiang Shi adjusted and looked forward.

After roughly estimating the positions of the BOSS area and their own side, he began chanting.

Both sides were currently missing three players.

In this 2v2 situation, Jiang Shi was confident that no one could defeat him and Han Yuze.

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From God’s perspective, you can see the route of the Seven Silver Coins.

At first, I was numb watching them wander aimlessly on the map, but suddenly I saw the whole team turn around.

This scene directly made Tao Zi’s body tremble subconsciously: “The Seven Silver Coins are turning back. Are they going to face the Rattlesnakes head-on? The second game of the semi-finals has just started, and making such a decision, I have to say that it’s really brave!”

Not to mention the audience watching the game, even the Rattlesnakes didn’t expect that the Seven Silver Coins would suddenly come back.

Just after clearing a round of small monsters from the scene, No One was still chattering away. When he looked up, he saw a group of people rushing out of the white teleportation circle with fierce expressions. He cursed, “F***, they’re actually going to fight us head-on?”

In normal matches, if there is a chance to create a wipeout of the opponents, it is definitely not to be missed. However, the Rattlesnake is not an ordinary team. Under normal circumstances, unless it’s a necessary situation like contesting a BOSS, other guilds often choose to avoid them as much as possible.

But now, Seven Silver Coins, who had clearly safely left, suddenly turned back, making Snake Scorpion Curse’s eyebrows furrow: “Be careful, there might be a trick.”

This statement put the entire Rattlesnake team on high alert.

Over the course of their recent encounters, the phrase “there might be a trick” evidently matched the general impression Seven Silver Coins left on people.

What Rattlesnake didn’t know was that this seemingly erratic move was actually an opportunity for Jiang Shi to practice his tactical arrangements for the team.

After capturing the positions of the Rattlesnake players, he quickly scanned the surrounding teleportation gates and gave concise commands, “Spread out.”

As the words fell, everyone in the team dispersed in different directions.

Without hesitation, Jiang Shi, with a burst of light in his hands, began to set up formations.

In the corner of his eye, he spotted a figure not far away. Without pausing his actions, a sharp gleam flashed in his eyes.

Lone Tomb.

The Rattlesnake’s Rune Mage, also took action simultaneously.

Under the effects of the two synchronized Rune Stones activated by both players, the ground in two areas began to emit faint light.

The crucial aspect of the confrontation between two Rune Mages depends on the specific speed of their formation operations, followed by control of the placement of their respective domains.

At this moment, it was evident that both Rune domains were almost synchronized.

“They are both so fast!” Tao Zi couldn’t help but exclaim, widening his eyes, afraid to miss the most crucial moment by even blinking. “But judging from the position of these Rune field, Lone Tomb seems to have completely controlled Poisoned Milk, and Poisoned Milk’s field landing point seems to have shifted a bit… No, Poisoned Milk avoided it!”

Creating a field took only a few seconds, and just as Poisoned Milk was about to be trapped by Lone Tomb, Jiang Shi managed to complete the operation with only about 0.5 seconds remaining, smoothly evading the control circle just before being engulfed.

On the other side, his erected field also failed to capture Lone Tomb.

In the direction of the landing point, it had just shifted a few degrees.

A mistake? Certainly not.

Jiang Shi glanced at the position of the Rune field, a smile appearing between his brows. Almost seamlessly, without any pause, he started chanting again.

Lone Tomb, seeing that he couldn’t control Jiang Shi smoothly, couldn’t help but furrow his brow.

He scanned the clearly skewed position of the opponent’s Rune field and was about to continue tugging when he noticed the direction Jiang Shi was heading. Suddenly, something flashed in his mind, finally grasping the opponent’s intention.

His heart skipped a beat, hurriedly speaking in the team voice channel, intending to disturb Jiang Shi at the same time. Unfortunately, it seemed too late.

A new field happened to encompass all the members of the Rattlesnake. After completing a wave of spatial movement, before Lone Tomb’s control field was ready, Jiang Shi turned around and leaped directly into the nearby white teleportation circle.

Lone Tomb’s Rune field missed again, but there was no time for regrets.

Lifting his head, he could see his teammates have been sent right in front of him through the teleportation circles. He heard Snake Scorpion Curse’s concise command in the team voice channel, “Spread!”

For those familiar with the effects of spatial runes, Snake Scorpion Curse, who possessed the formula, was not unfamiliar. Although forcibly pulled back, at the first moment of landing, without waiting for the subsequent concentrated damage from Seven Silver Coins, everyone dispersed in all directions.

After this short period, the Rattlesnake team was also aware of the purpose of these white teleportation circles. No One did not hesitate to enter the nearby circle to evade potential damage. As he saw the new environment around him after teleporting, he was just about to inquire about the situation on the other side, but he lifted his head to run into a dense army of mechanical minions. “D*mn, how’s it going on your side? Yu Wei ze is actually camping here!”

Just as Seven Silver Coins emerged earlier, it felt like they disappeared one after another. It turns out they were waiting here.

“I also have someone on my side,” Snake Scorpion Curse informed while using a potion to try and restore his health, his tone also cold.

He had just stepped on a row of thief traps. Combined with being forcibly teleported back, he had not yet discovered that he had fallen into Seven Silver Coins’ trap.

This round of teleportation operations was entirely about confusing perceptions. It was not meant to gather them for a concentrated focus fire, but rather the opposite, to wait until they were completely scattered.

No One crossed a smile and licked his teeth, “Then you stabilize first. Since Old Yu has come by himself, let me see if I can take him out first while he’s alone.”

No One’s profession is a magic swordsman, and when it comes to group output, the burst damage is quite considerable, making it, in a way, a natural counter to the mechanic class.

Therefore, despite appearing to be the one ambushed, he showed no signs of urgency. Instead, he slammed his heavy magic sword to the ground, creating a huge cyclone in place. He then launched an attack directly towards Yu Weize without hesitation.

This side is an independent area on the other side of the teleporter, completely isolated from the others.

For No One, this is the best opportunity to take advantage of his professional advantage, and with the explosive outbreak of the area of effect skill, he effectively forced Han Yuze to continuously retreat.

Seeing that the opponent was about to find the teleporter to escape, he revealed a smirk and continued to provoke, “Oh, are you leaving? Clearly, you came to me, leaving like this doesn’t seem appropriate, does it?”

Actually, if anyone else from the Snake Scorpion Curse team had entered the white teleporter this time, they would probably have become one of Han Yuze’s victims long ago. Unfortunately for him, it happened to be No One who came.

From every angle, it seemed like an exceptionally unfortunate situation.

When Han Yuze, who had not received divine favor, spoke, his tone remained calm, “Leaving? No, who said I was leaving.”

No One laughed.

Originally wanting to taunt this person’s stubbornness, he inadvertently blocked Han Yuze in front of the teleporter. Then, looking up, he happened to see a figure suddenly appearing in the white teleporter.

After landing and becoming clearer, it turned out to be Jiang Shi, who had recently used the teleporter to escape from avoiding the control field of Lone Tomb.

No One: “…”

Obviously, this person had no intention of leaving, but rather coming over… to support?

One-on-one instantly turned into a two-on-one, and the one who came to support was even a strong control support.

No One didn’t hesitate to turn around and retreat, but it was clear that Jiang Shi did not come all the way just to see how someone could slip away.

A few minutes later, the news of the kill came.

Snake Scorpion Curse was still troubled by the erratic footsteps of picking up scraps, and when he looked up, he saw the team avatar of No One dimmed: “… What happened to you?”

After No One died, he could only type in the team channel: [I was careless, didn’t expect that Poisoned Milk would be here.]

Lone Tomb was stunned: “Poisoned Milk? Wasn’t he running towards you just now?”

There was a slight silence in the team voice channel.

Obviously, no one could figure out how Poisoned Milk ended up on No One’s side.

And at this moment, the voice of Twilight Falling sounded, “Hurry up and come support. Poisoned Milk and Yu Weize have come to my side!”

Snake Scorpion Curse: “.”

Lone Tomb: “?”

How long has it been, and how did they change places again?

Are the Seven Silver Coins capable of flying!?

Compared to the bewildered Snake Scorpion Curse on the main battlefield, the viewing scene with the god’s perspective clearly saw everything more clearly.

First of all, Jiang Shi did indeed teleport in the opposite direction initially, and he did not return along the original path.

Instead, he directly ran towards another nearby white teleporter. After a series of teleport operations, he circled a large area on the map, traversed mountains and rivers, and came to Han Yuze’s side.

Then, after dealing with No One, the two of them immediately began the next wave of traversals.

Is it cunning? It is indeed cunning enough.

He never confronted the others face-to-face but instead deliberately flanked and ambushed the isolated targets.

But if you talk about being unsportsmanlike… They have already played the geographical advantage to its fullest, and this spirit of perseverance over long distances is completely commendable.

Most importantly, judging from the situation, they have already memorized all the routes of the white teleporters around.

Up to this point, everyone finally understood why the Seven Silver Coins were flying around the map at the beginning of the game.

It can only be said that a sharp knife does not neglect its sharpening.

At that moment, Twilight Falling, who had originally been chasing after Muchuan Pants with the healing teammates, had accidentally encountered Jiang Shi and Han Yuze while wandering in a state of getting lost after being continuously teleported. They were left with no way to escape, experiencing the miserable situation that No One had just gone through.

Both of them died.

With the third kill in hand, the one who had been scavenging and wandering around the main battlefield, not bothering to continue entangling with Snake Curse and the others after disturbing with a few traps, found a teleporter nearby and left with a wave of his sleeves, leaving without a trace.

This first clash of the game brought Seven Silver Coins a zero-for-three victory.

In every sense, it was an auspicious start to their guerrilla tactics.

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Half an hour before the match started, it was time for the selection of the initial positions.

This time, Jiang Shi, who regained the command, became the representative of Seven Silver Coins again and went to the site with the staff to choose their starting positions.

Unlike in the morning, the selection order for the afternoon match was based on the rankings from the previous match.

Seven Silver Coins secured the first pick, allowing Jiang Shi to naturally enjoy the power of free choice.

He quickly memorized the locations of all the starting points and then pointed to the one closest to the center.

This choice allowed for both offense and defense. In case of a team wipe, it would be convenient to return and adjust the lineup. It was undoubtedly the optimal choice.

After returning to the lounge, Jiang Shi briefly explained the map situation to his teammates.

Although they selected their starting point, no one could know the specific environment before the match officially started, as they could only see the large outline of the map.

The brief pre-match meeting ended, and Han Yuze noticed Jiang Shi’s silence, “Looks like you’ve noticed?”

“It’s hard not to notice,” Jiang Shi rubbed his chin, “After all, this map is a bit too large for the semi-finals.”

As the number of participants decreased, the maps for the semi-finals also correspondingly reduced in size, a tradition in every Century Cup.

Jiang Shi was sensitive to this subtle feeling of mismatch, but after mentioning it, he didn’t continue wasting brain cells, “But let it be. After all, we’ll understand everything once we enter the arena.”

Soon, everyone, led by the staff, entered the game area.

For this match, the starting lineup for Seven Silver Coins consisted of Jiang Shi, Han Yuze, Serious Young Man, Scavenger, and Muchuan Pants.

This lineup mainly aimed to complement their chosen starting point, focusing on pulling and defending at the beginning. If there were special circumstances, they could easily withdraw and change their lineup.

In the live audience, cheers erupted as the eight teams’ players entered.

This applause was obviously more enthusiastic than before. As a seasoned official commentator, Tao Zi instantly captured the audience’s thoughts, “Welcome to the live scene of the second match in the Eight into Four semi-finals! This is your old friend, Tao Zi! The intense morning matches have concluded, leaving a deep impression on everyone. Now, the final sprint for the ultimate victory is officially underway. What’s heartening is that Seven Silver Coins have finally brought Poisoned Milk back as the starting member. Although I still haven’t understood the significance of the lineup adjustment in the previous match, no matter what, Poisoned Milk’s presence in Seven Silver Coins undoubtedly fills everyone with anticipation. After all, if there’s a new player who stands out in this Century Cup, Poisoned Milk, without a doubt, has earned the title ‘God Milk’!”

“If Poisoned Milk chooses the priest class among the Light Elves, it seems to be more fitting for the title ‘God Milk,'” Brother Tiao added with a teasing tone. “But he really played the Rune Master exceptionally well. I believe that after the Century Cup and the Nianhua Cup, the Rune Master, a class that had been underrated for a few versions, is likely to return to the top tier.”

Tao Zi chuckled, “In that case, can we say that Poisoned Milk has led a new trend?”

Brother Tiao sighed, “He is indeed the man who creates new history.”

The man creating new history was unaware of the crazy praise happening outside. Instead, he was carefully studying the surroundings.

The swirling fog surrounded them, severely interfering with their visibility. Anything a little farther away could only be seen as faint outlines, with visibility not even reaching 70%.

Mist.

Adding such an interference factor that couldn’t be dealt with in the semi-finals, the map planners were indeed cunning.

However, someone seemed to be very happy about it.

“I like this map. The Genesis Continent should have more areas like this,” Scavenger said.

Han Yuze raised an eyebrow, “Is it convenient for your scavenging escape routes?”

“Natural barrier, why not?” Scavenger waved his hand, “It’s for free.”

Han Yuze raised his eyebrows again.

Rhyming quite well.

Without saying anything more, he looked at Jiang Shi, “God Milk, what are you thinking?”

“I’m studying what those things are for.” Jiang Shi pointed in the direction he was looking, and others also noticed the white circles constructed by layers of cloud-like structures hidden in the mist. They were roughly the size of a person, with a vortex in the middle seeming to endlessly devour something.

“I was just thinking about this. But what can you study from so far away? Go closer and take a look,” Muchuan Pants suggested and walked directly towards it.

“Be careful,” Serious Young Man reminded.

“It’s fine. My equipment has high defense and HP. It’s not that easy to die.” Muchuan Pants shook his hand, led the way in front of everyone, and walked to the front of the white circle without any incidents.

Approaching, everyone could see the appearance of this thing more clearly.

However, its purpose was still unclear.

After pondering for a long time while holding his chin, Muchuan Pants suddenly thought of something. Pointing at the white circle, he turned back and said, “Have you guys noticed that this thing looks a bit like a teleportation device in some sci-fi movies… Ah—!”

The last word didn’t even come out. As Muchuan Pants’s finger touched the airflow gushing out from the center vortex, it seemed like an invisible force completely swept him away.

Jiang Shi stood still, watching the disappearance of such a large person in the blink of an eye. Amidst the continuous “Ah ah ah” sounds in the team voice chat, he nodded and took over the unfinished words from Muchuan Pants, “Gate.”

“Coordinating,” Han Yuze summarized. “It’s a teleportation gate.”

Serious Young Man stood there, dumbfounded, immersed in the shock of Muchuan Pants’s instantaneous disappearance, unable to react for a long time.

After looking around, Jiang Shi sighed and said, “I seem to understand why this map is so big.”

Han Yuze said, “With teleportation gates covering the entire map, we can save a lot of time on running errands. Even this size is necessary.”

A muffled groan came from the team voice chat.

Muchuan Pants’ grumbling voice interrupted the conversation between the two, “Do you have time to analyze? My ass is almost split in two. Can’t you show some concern?”

Jiang Shi could only express his concern, “How much HP do you have left? Didn’t break your neck, right?”

Muchuan Pants replied, “…98%, perfectly healthy.”

“Then I can relax,” Jiang Shi asked again, “How’s the environment on your side?”

Muchuan Pants seemed to be observing the surroundings, “Should be similar to the initial point.”

“Understood,” Jiang Shi looked at Serious Young Man, “Disciple, did you bring the notebook?”

“Brought it,” Serious Young Man replied.

Jiang Shi nodded in satisfaction, raised his arm, and said, “Bring the pen and notebook, let’s go!”

Other teams also noticed the special features of this map. They gradually understood the specific purpose of these white circles.

But overall, everyone was very reserved and cautious, directly contrasting Seven Silver Coins and making them more unrestrained.

Using God’s perspective, Tao Zi also observed the entire process of Muchuan Pants breaking through the white circle, but he never expected that Seven Silver Coins would collectively start “playing” with planes in the following time.

Although the positions of these white circles seemed chaotic, after a few traversals, it could be discovered that the destination points for teleportation were fixed. For example, team A and team B exchanged positions, while team C and team D formed another group with a mutual exchange route. Under Jiang Shi’s leadership, Seven Silver Coins directly flew from point A to B, then from point C to D, and after flying, they didn’t even lift their heads and directly entered point E and flew to F. The whole process could be summarized in one sentence: “See a hole, dive in.” They flew randomly across the entire map, looking like they were having a great time.

Tao Zi choked for a long time before reorganizing his words, “It seems that Seven Silver Coins seem to have some new plans, really making people look forward to it.”

After being slapped in the face so many times, even if he didn’t understand the actions of these Silver Coins, giving himself a way out was absolutely not a loss!

After so much interaction, Tao Zi finally mastered the correct posture for commentating on Seven Silver Coins’ matches.

On the field, Jiang Shi was indeed enjoying the plane mode.

At the moment, he had just landed through a white teleportation circle. After the clear vision, he saw another team not far away.

Due to the severe visibility interference caused by the mist, it was impossible to see which team it was at such a distance.

But regardless of who it was, Jiang Shi didn’t have the mind to pay attention right now. He waved his hand, directly led the other members of Seven Silver Coins, and entered the nearby white teleportation circle again.

The entire process took only a few seconds. The team on the other side just noticed the enemy, but when they looked closely, the target had completely disappeared.

Rubbing his eyes, No One looked at Snake Scorpion Curse with uncertainty, “Old Poison, the direction just now… seemed to be those guys from Seven Silver Coins, right?”

Snake Scorpion Curse nodded, “With such a large cross shape, it can only be Poisoned Milk.”

No One asked in surprise, “Are they deliberately avoiding us?”

Snake Scorpion Curse said, “Don’t know, but probably not.”

No One was astonished, “How can you be so sure?”

Snake Scorpion Curse asked back with a calm tone, “If there wasn’t that cross, would you know that the team just now was Seven Silver Coins?”

“That’s true… So, they probably don’t know that the people here are us, right?” No One couldn’t understand it even more, “Then why are they running?”

Snake Scorpion Curse still started his answer with the same three words, “Don’t know, but definitely not a good thing.”

On the other side, after coming out of the white teleportation circle again, Jiang Shi, who had just landed, sneezed lowly.

Wiping his nose gently with the back of his finger, he had gradually become accustomed to such situations, “Don’t know what team it was just now, talking bad behind our backs.”

“But talking bad is because you’re so powerful,” Han Yuze said, looking towards Serious Young Man, who had started to write rapidly, approaching a bit in the mist, “How’s the drawing going?”

Serious Young Man brought his notebook to the other’s side, “This area is almost done.”

Every three teleportation circles, a statistical count was conducted. Under such rapid and indiscriminate teleportation, at least the nearby teleportation routes were very clear.

Jiang Shi glanced at it and was also very satisfied: “Then, let’s start the guerrilla“guerrilla” could be used metaphorically to describe unconventional tactics used by a smaller group against a larger one. warfare officially!”

Summarizing concisely, Han Yuze said, “Yeah, let’s not be human in this match for now.”

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Just now, everyone’s attention was drawn to the chaotic battlefield. It was only when Poisoned Milk appeared that they realized Deep Well Ice Player, who had died twice earlier, did not resurrect on the spot after the cooldown ended. Instead, they opted to return to the initial location and switch players.

At this moment, under the sudden interference of the Rune Field, the situation on the scene became even more chaotic. Joining the chaos, Muchuan Pants, who had rushed over, skillfully drew enemy aggro at a critical moment, buying some time for the young man with the board. Finally, they managed to pull Gentleman Fan back from the brink of death.

“Pants, thanks a lot.” Gentleman Fan, taking advantage of the just-recovered cooldown, immediately entered stealth mode without hesitation and withdrew from the center of the firepower.

Muchuan Pants grinned, “You’re welcome, you’re welcome.”

Han Yuze glanced at the situation next to him, a smile appearing on his face.

However, hearing his laughter, the previously heavily pressured Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands couldn’t laugh anymore.

After their cooperation in the previous match, Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands had a new understanding of Jiang Shi’s terrifying live control ability. Knowing what kind of situation these two could create once they joined forces, Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands ignored Han Yuze, directly called teammates to support, and intended to retreat.

Han Yuze couldn’t let him have that opportunity, saying, “You just insisted on involving us, and now that it’s really happening, you want to leave. Isn’t that inappropriate?”

Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands muttered “tsk” in his heart.

If he had known it would turn out like this, he wouldn’t even have had time to send the plague god in the first place. How could he directly provoke trouble now!

The other players from Blood Rose also reacted very quickly. They found an opportunity to break free from entanglement with other teams and rushed over to cover Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands’s retreat. However, after Jiang Shi saved Gentleman Fan, the area around him became completely empty. One after another, Rune Domains rose layer by layer like they were on an accelerated mode.

“This… Poisoned Milk’s movement is really extraordinary. He actually used his Rune Field as a natural protective barrier. It’s like a real-life game of hide-and-seek! Huh? The players from three or four teams can’t seem to catch him, being played around like this. Where’s the dignity of the damage dealers!?” Brother Tiao exclaimed.

Tao Zi said, “Oh, now there’s no need to ask about the dignity of damage dealers. Is this the second time God Yu has killed Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands in the Century Cup arena? After history repeats itself, he is now completely free. Apparently, watching Poisoned Milk being chased by a group is absolutely unbearable. It seems that the super explosion damage that just let God Spring experience is about to be experienced by other players.”

Brother Tiao said, “Not only God Yu, but Gentleman Fan has also started… Assassins like this rogue class are extremely deadly once they miss the opportunity to kill!”

Tao Zi said, “Alright, Blood Rose has just suffered a team wipe. There’s no way, after God Spring’s death, the team lacked healing. It’s already too late to think about changing players. Next, the last player from Black Tower directly chose to escape, which is a very correct decision… Among the remaining teams, Rattlesnake and Elementalist have suffered heavy casualties after fighting for a long time. It seems like they are giving Seven Silver Coins an opportunity to catch up. The boss’s health is now at 45%, after such a long time of fighting. If they really act as wedding clothes for others in the semi-finals, it feels, tsk.”

As it turns out, Tao Zi’s battle-tested intuition was indeed accurate. After Jiang Shi timely arrived to save two teammates on the verge of being killed, ensuring that Seven Silver Coins’ team was still full even in the late stages of the chaos, the initial disadvantage of three people arriving turned into a numerical advantage.

This way, the initial three-person disadvantage upon arrival turned into a numerical advantage.

It was originally a big brawl of whoever was caught and who was beaten. As soon as the five of them rushed into the final fighting area, it seemed that it was not unexpected at all to become the final winner.

In the end, the result was a complete clear-out.

Without giving the other two teams a chance to find them, Seven Silver Coins’ team of five received the fourth boss with less than 30% health, joyfully securing the points.

The moment the boss was killed, the first half of the eight-to-four semifinals officially ended.

The current point ranking situation was displayed in front of the audience.

The name of the guild at the top of the leaderboard was prominently displayed – Seven Silver Coins!

It was them! Truly, it was their beloved Silver Coins!

First place! First place again!

Fans of Seven Silver Coins went completely crazy.

If the first time could be attributed to explosive luck, and the second time could be criticized for clinging to Blood Rose’s thigh, then this third time at the top of the rankings, in the semi-finals, was genuine and flawless, free from any criticism!

This undoubtedly was the moment when they started supporting Seven Silver Coins with the most confidence.

I don’t know who shouted in the venue, and soon people from various seats began to respond.

Later on, it gradually turned into a unified chant throughout the entire venue: “Seven Silver Coins! Seven Silver Coins! Seven Silver Coins!”

Such scenes usually only occur after winning the championship in the finals.

Tao Zi felt the warm atmosphere of the scene in the commentary box, and was stunned for a moment, and then he looked at each other and smiled with Brother Tiao next to him.

For other guilds, such spirited cheering in the middle of the semi-finals might seem unnecessary. However, when it came to Seven Silver Coins, it was completely understandable.

Regardless of the final outcome, as a new team entering the Century Cup for the first time, their performance along the way was enough to make everyone remember their name!

The waves of excitement in the venue surged higher and higher, but Jiang Shi was unaware.

After the match, he logged off directly and went to have lunch with Han Yuze.

The day’s competition was not over yet, and a brief lead did not mean much. Only after the end of the second half could they know the final result.

Taking advantage of this short break, they had to make the most of their time to rest and recharge.

The restaurant was one they were both very familiar with, and Han Yuzhe’s way of ordering was also very skilled.

After eating and drinking their fill, they returned to the internet cafe’s private room.

Seeing Jiang Shi preparing to go back online, Han Yuze simply reached out, pulled him into his arms, and casually sat down on the sofa.

Jiang Shi raised an eyebrow, “What are you doing?”

Instead of answering, Han Yuze asked in return, “What do you think I want to do?”

Jiang Shi hesitated for a moment, suddenly feeling a bit uncertain under the other’s expression, “It’s still early for the afternoon match. Don’t let your desires cloud your judgment at this time, okay?”

“Are you suggesting that a person with a sense of aesthetics sees everything as colorful?” Han Yuze chuckled, applied a bit of force with his hand, adjusted Jiang Shi into a comfortable position, letting him rest against his thigh, “What I mean is, the afternoon match is still a while away. We have plenty of time to take a nap. What do you think, Teacher Jiang?”

Jiang Shi, not feeling ashamed for the colorful debris in his mind, let Han Yuze cover him with his jacket. A slight smile appeared on his lips, “Oh, I think it’s a good idea.”

Han Yuze watched as Jiang Shi fell asleep before closing his eyes himself.

Although he had secured half of the rest time for Jiang Shi during the morning match, even a half-match intensity couldn’t be underestimated, especially after experiencing a large-scale group battle that consumed a considerable amount of energy.

In this situation, the only thing he could do was to make the most of this time to help this seemingly indifferent guy recharge.

Before the afternoon match began, the participating players gradually entered the lounge.

Jiang Shi and Han Yuze were the last to arrive.

Gentleman Fan, seeing the two of them coming together, had long since gotten used to it. He raised his eyes, glanced, and casually asked, “Where were you? Came so late?”

Jiang Shi raised his head and yawned leisurely, “Slept together, ah, took a nap.”

The long yawn made his voice sound particularly lazy, slightly blurring a few tones.

Jiang Shi himself didn’t feel anything. Although he felt some subtle gazes when others looked over, he didn’t pay much attention.

Until he walked towards the sofa, he caught a glimpse in his peripheral vision that Green Fanatic had quietly approached Han Yuze and leaned over to his ear.

Although the voice was lowered, Jiang Shi still vaguely heard the specific words: “Master, just now Master said, you two, slept together?”

“Cough, cough, cough.”

Jiang Shi couldn’t help it, choked by the air, and started coughing.

Beside his ear, he could clearly hear Han Yuze stifling laughter, “Kids these days, why bother about such things.”

When Green Fanatic looked over at him, Jiang Shi’s expression was obviously more amazed: “…”

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Previously, Seven Silver Coins had always been led by Poisoned Milk. In this crucial semi-final, the unexpected switch to God Yu as the commander left many fans somewhat concerned.

It wasn’t about questioning the commanding prowess of God Yu; rather, under normal circumstances, different commanders have completely different combat styles. There might be a lack of adaptability when replaced temporarily.

However, as the match progressed, such concerns were quickly dispelled.

Combat styles? These two individuals’ styles were practically identical!

Seeing Seven Silver Coins performing well in this match, fans’ anxious hearts were put at ease, and the atmosphere in the live chat became cheerful.

[“Truly worthy of God Yu! The team wipe against Love and Peace just now was spectacular!”]

[“Did they really change commanders? Why do I feel like Poisoned Milk is still on the field? Apart from the lack of control support from the Rune Field, there doesn’t seem to be much difference in tempo.”]

[“Hahaha, this is the legendary “spirit with us,” right?”]

[“I don’t understand. God Yu and Poisoned Milk seem to have a great understanding, but what’s wrong with that?”]

[“But without Poisoned Milk on the field, I still feel a bit uneasy.”]

[“Indeed, just now they completely relied on God Yu’s strength to gain the advantage. I almost forgot to breathe.”]

[“Say what you want, God Yu is really awesome. His extreme maneuvers are breathtaking, single-handedly dominating the field!”]

[“I really don’t get it. Why isn’t Poisoned Milk playing? Is he feeling unwell? That can’t be right; this is the semi-finals, for heaven’s sake!”]

[“Calm down, Poisoned Milk is probably in the waiting area, ready to step in at any moment. It’s likely a tactical move.”]

[“That’s right, I think God Yu is commanding well. After all, sneaky people like to play with sneaky people~ “]

On the battlefield, Seven Silver Coins had just finished battling Love and Peace, securing the boss kill points.

The surroundings quieted down momentarily, and in the team voice channel, Gentleman Fan sincerely exclaimed, “Now I’m sure; you two are truly made for each other. After all, only those from the same family can understand each other so well. Even the sneaky and shady style is exactly the same!”

Han Yuze accepted the compliment, “You flatter us.”

Serious Young Man with the board asked, “What’s next?”

Han Yuze looked around, pointing in a direction, “Continue pressing forward. It would be great if we could take down two bosses in this round.”

Gentleman Fan glanced at the score tally, “We need to hurry. Currently, there’s only one boss left on the field.”

Han Yuze waved his hand, “Let’s go.”

The situation on the field was fully visible from the God’s-eye view of the live audience.

Official commentator Tao Zi: “Alright, Seven Silver Coins has set out again. Unfortunately, the resurrection times for the two who died just now are a bit long. In the next period, no matter what happens, it seems they’ll have to rely on these three surviving players.”

Brother Tiao: “The competition has reached a fierce stage by now. Speaking of which, the map planning for this match didn’t consider hiding bosses. The three bosses killed so far were all essentially exposed, easily seen at a glance. It’s almost as if they’re being delivered directly to the players.”

Tao Zi chuckled, “But the location of this fourth boss is interesting.”

Brother Tiao quickly scanned the positions and movement trends of the teams on the field, rubbing his hands with anticipation, “Official messing things up is the most lethal. Now that the three bosses on the field have been killed, only the last one is left. The Century War is about to erupt, I guess.”

Tao Zi, clapping his hands with a desire for chaos, said, “Let the fight begin.”

As there were fewer teams in the quarterfinals than in the first round, the map design reasonably reduced the playing area.

This increased the chances of encountering other teams on the way.

Although Seven Silver Coins had just secured a boss kill, the journey so far had been exceptionally difficult.

With only five players in the starting lineup and no Jiang Shi providing cover in the rear, the number of deaths had noticeably increased. On average, each player had died once or twice, and it was fortunate that Han Yuze had directly controlled the situation with sheer strength. Otherwise, with any other mechanic replacing him, they might have experienced several team wipes by now.

Fortunately, the recent boss kill secured their overall ranking in a decent position.

Han Yuze wanted to secure another boss mainly considering the situation in the second match of the afternoon. The point rankings for the two matches in the semi-finals were combined, and stabilizing the ranking in this match would make the upcoming games much easier, both for the team and for Jiang Shi.

But this type of boss was obviously desired by more than just the Seven Silver Coins team.

Brother Tiao’s casually mentioned Century War finally erupted.

The main reason was due to the map planning that placed this fourth boss precisely at the center if lines were drawn connecting all the initial points.

First to discover was Rattlesnake, followed by Black Tower and Blood Rose joining the fray.

Later, Fire Elementalist and Steelheart Flow also joined the battle… by the time Han Yuze and his team arrived, these five guilds were already in a fierce confrontation.

In the previous second, Tao Zi was passionately narrating the chaotic battle. The next second, upon seeing Seven Silver Coins’ position, he nonchalantly said, “Alright, now our sixth guild has arrived at the battlefield of chaos. However, with only three members under the disadvantage in numbers, will they choose to retreat temporarily and wait for the other two teammates to regroup? Oh, it seems like, regardless of whether they want to retreat or not, several other guilds clearly don’t want to give them this opportunity. There’s no way; they’ve been dragged into this mess. The Blood Rose, who was still an ally in the last match, after the alliance contract expired, is now not showing any mercy!”

Han Yuze did want to wait for his teammates. Who would’ve thought that in the midst of this chaotic battle, these professional elites would still have the leisure to pay attention to their “bystanders”?

As if they had agreed upon it, the momentum of the firefight between them momentarily subsided. Each side dispatched one or two individuals directly bringing them into the chaos.

“Old Chun, you’re really good at turning hostile, huh?” Han Yuze found Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands, and using a continuous array of micro-mechanical steps, he teased with a smile that was both sly and insincere.

“There’s no other way. Having you watch from the sidelines really puts too much pressure on us.” Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands calmly healed his own dancing health, seeming quite composed. “And, catching opportunities like this with fewer of you around is not easy.”

Han Yuze laughed, “Who said we have fewer people?”

Return to Spring’s Skillful Hands’s gaze swept not far away, and he smiled, “Oh, then I hope your reinforcements arrive on time.”

Gentleman Fan’s health was dangerously low. If it weren’t for his exquisite positioning that avoided several fatal skills, he would probably be lying on the ground now, cheering for others.

In such a situation, what was most needed was healing for everyone. However, the young man with the board was also surrounded by several members of the Black Tower guild and couldn’t ensure his own safety.

Subconsciously holding his breath in such a tense atmosphere, Brother Tiao said, “Seven Silver Coins is in danger. Perhaps they should have waited for their teammates to revive and act together. In the current situation… once Gentleman Fan and the young man with the board fall, even with Han Yuze remaining alone, it’s probably difficult for them to show off, right?”

Tao Zi replied, “Not necessarily.”

Brother Tiao asked, “Huh?”

Tao Zi said, “Look to the northwest, who’s coming.”

In fact, it didn’t require Brother Tiao’s answer. The suddenly erected Rune Field on the screen had already provided the answer.

In just a few seconds, seven Rune Field surrounded everyone in the chaotic battle.

With Jiang Shi’s entrance, the entire live audience erupted into excitement.

Such operational speed, this Poisonrd Milk was indeed just like God Yu – both were not ordinary humans!?

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