Volume 6: Fighting for the World Chapter 67: Championship Battle (1)
It was a pity to face Longteng in the semi-finals. If we want to defeat Longteng, whose average player strength ranks first among all the participating teams, we must fight with all our strength and cannot hold back. The dispute over allies is not a big deal. No matter who wins or loses, it should not affect the relationship between our two major mercenary groups. What we are afraid of is that the fisherman will gain the advantage while the snipe and the clam quarrel, and the forces of light will take advantage of them. Although there is fierce competition between Glory and Galaxy, this is limited to internal power struggles. Compared with our mixed professional players and the fact that there are not many members of the Tongxinmeng and Longteng belonging to the "Resistance Alliance", Glory and Galaxy, which are mainly composed of professional players of light, should be easier to communicate and compromise and be united against the outside world.
"We can't fight hard!" After learning about the matchup situation in the semi-finals, Xue Wuxia, Yun Wuying, Afeng and I discussed it briefly and came to this conclusion. Otherwise, it will be a lose-lose situation. Once Glory and Galaxy reach an agreement, it will be extremely disadvantageous to us - the winner will certainly be at a disadvantage in the finals, and even if it is the loser, it may not have enough strength to compete for the third place, and it is likely that the light forces will become the biggest beneficiaries. In order to be able to seize the greatest benefits, we must consult with Long Xingtianxia to decide who will fight for the first place or keep the third place, and we must not leave it to the game to solve it.
"What are you guys discussing together? Are you worried about the upcoming semi-finals?" We had just reached a decision and hadn't started yet when we heard Long Xingtianxia's voice. We turned around hastily and saw that it was him, Bai Yunjian and Bajiugaoge who were walking over together. Although they were "invading" our Tongxinmeng's territory, we were all acquaintances and didn't need any special greetings. We just let them "break in" without any hesitation.
"We were just about to look for you, but we didn't expect you to come to our door first. It seems that you are planning to fight with words instead of with fists." Xue Wuxia said as he invited the three of them to sit down in the lounge.
"Of course. Although we at Longteng are not afraid of any opponent, just like your Tongxin League, we definitely cannot let the fisherman gain while the snipe and the clam fight each other. The title of champion must not be given to Glory easily." He was drinking and singing in the individual competition because he had fought too hard with a Bright Sky Knight of Glory. As a result, he was eliminated by Holy Heaven in the next round and lost the chance to retain the "Top Ten" title. He was still "gritting his teeth" when he mentioned Glory.
"As everyone knows, most of the members of Glory and Galaxy are professional players of the Light, and they can be regarded as the direct forces of the Church of Light. Although Longteng and Tongxin League are not affiliated with the 'Resistance Alliance' on the surface, and the members who directly join, including the core members, do not account for a large proportion, but because of the existence of me, the chairman of the council, and you, the famous 'number one necromancer in the world', it can be said that they have an inseparable relationship. To a certain extent, or in the minds of many neutral players, you have been regarded as the representatives of the 'Resistance Alliance'. Therefore, compared with the last team competition, we cannot fall behind. Even if we may not be able to win the championship, we must at least ensure the second or third place, so as not to lower our evaluation and affect the development of the 'Resistance Alliance.'" Long Xingtianxia took over the conversation and talked eloquently. Judging from his expression, there was no hesitation, and he must have made up his mind.
"How do you plan to solve it?" Although Afeng said it simply, we all knew the implicit meaning in his words - who do you want to give up the opportunity to enter the finals and compete for the championship.
"The average strength of the Tongxin League's participating members is not even in the top ten, but they were able to advance to the semi-finals relatively easily. They relied on you, Ah Dai, who is the powerful 'No. 1 Undead Wizard in the World'. It can even be said that your performance will directly determine the performance and results of the Tongxin League." Long Xingtianxia did not answer directly, but instead fixed his eyes on me. "Among all professions, the priests of light and the undead wizards have the potential to turn the tide of the battle at a critical moment. The priests of light rely more on special props and teamwork, while the undead wizards rely on the powerful undead subordinates they have conquered. As long as they have the right conditions, they may be able to exert stronger strength and create miracles in seemingly impossible situations." At this point, Long Xingtianxia paused slightly, and his expression became more solemn. "Ah Dai, I want to ask you, if your Tongxin League fights against Glory, how confident are you that you can defeat them?"
Long Xing Tianxia asked seriously, and I didn't dare to answer rashly. In fact, since the team competition started, I have been thinking about this question. Facing the three top players of Supreme Honor, Holy Heaven, and Angels in the World, and the glory of the two artifacts "Holy Cross" and "Angel Robe", how much chance does the Tongxin League have to win when I can only summon the eighth-level mid-level undead minions at most? And do we have the strength to defeat them again like in the last team competition? Last time when they were still level 6 professions, their trump card was the semi-possessed Light Wing Knight. This time they have been promoted to level 7 professions. Some of the best among them can even directly summon the four-winged Light Angel to descend or possess. What more powerful means can they use?
I reflected on my advantages and the best tactics I could adopt twice again, and only after making sure that they were correct did I answer Long Xing Tianxia's question, "It's a 50-50 chance of winning or losing. The key is that it's hard to guess Glory's methods. If they attack with all their strength from the beginning and show too much strength that is beyond our ability to bear, and if they don't give me too much time, I'm afraid we will lose. But if we are just at a disadvantage, even if several team members are sacrificed, as long as we can barely hold the defense, I am confident that I can gradually turn the situation around. The longer it takes, the greater our chances of winning will be." Although I really want to fight with Supreme Honor and Holy Heaven, the matter is of great importance, and I still can't give an affirmative answer against my conscience.
"Are you, Long Teng, planning to withdraw, and want us, Tongxin League, to advance to the finals and compete with Rongyao for the team championship?" Seeing that Long Xingtianxia had heard my answer and was hesitating there, Afeng couldn't help but interrupt and ask.
"Why, is it not possible? Didn't you, the Tongxin League, defeat Glory with great effort in the last team competition , and then just pretended to be strong in the finals before easily 'giving' the championship to us, Longteng? This time it's time for us to return the favor. Anyway, we have held the title of 'No. 1 Mercenary Group in the World' for a year, so it's your turn to hold it. It's a matter of time, and you shouldn't monopolize it for too long or you will be cursed by heaven, and it might ruin our luck in other areas." Bai Yunjian half-jokingly talked to Afeng.
"Tsk, glory is a tough nut to crack. If you want to become the 'No. 1 Mercenary Group in the World', you have to fight for it with real strength. You say it so easily, as if the championship is already in our pocket and you can just pass it on to us ." Ah Feng retorted to Bai Yunjian. Both of them were sharp-tongued characters and often quarreled when they met. Although it seemed that they were quarreling fiercely, they were actually just talking nonsense. They did not have any malice towards each other and their relationship was closer than others.
