Spinning Remnant Cloud was still stirring on Weibo. All sorts of marketing accounts were digging up the relationship between Spinning Remnant Cloud and Madam Calamity. Articles about Spinning Remnant Cloud were flying everywhere.
Things like "Focus on the psychological problems of VR pro players. Is it hard to tell the difference between game and reality?"
"What kind of character is Madam Calamity, whom top pro player Spinning Remnant Cloud confessed to?"
All these articles were coming, but they had nothing to do with Spinning Remnant Cloud, because the second half of the Holy Spirit quarterfinals had already begun.
The first match was between Zhao Mingwei and Eternal Rose.
Spinning Remnant Cloud sat on the sofa and looked at the big screen in the training room. In the eyes of most pro players, there was no suspense in this match.
Because Master Xiao was just too strong. The eleven pro players in Bouncing Core had experienced it firsthand.
Boiled Black Wok had even cursed several times during the quarterfinals, "What the hell is this drop in stats!
This damned thing was at its peak!
I feel like he's even better than he was at his peak! "
That's right … The reason why Boiled Black Wok hadn't made it to the quarterfinals was because he had been matched against Zhao Mingwei several times, which had broken his winning streak.
This was why when the players were matched against each other, they heard "Oh my god!
Master Xiao is starting to match! "" I'm going to collect my clothes! "" I'm going to drink some tea! "" My wife is going to have a baby! "" I'm going to have a baby! "
The high-level players and the pro players acted as if they had encountered the God of Plague. They avoided the time when Zhao Mingwei was matched up. Only after confirming that Zhao Mingwei had entered the Arena did they continue to match up.
Only a small number of pro players dared to match against Zhao Mingwei while he was being matched. Everyone in Bouncing Core thought so, including Boiled Black Wok. He felt like he had already won the World Dispute.
How could an old player who had just retired be a match against them?
In the end … he really wasn't a match. The pro players in Bouncing Core had a 70% to 30% chance of winning against Zhao Mingwei. Zhao Mingwei had 70%, and they had 30%. This was what Boiled Black Wok had found someone to calculate.
The only Holy Spirit player who could face Zhao Mingwei head-on was Caramel, who had a 50% chance of winning.
As for Eternal Rose?
Zhao Mingwei had already broken Rosh's speed record three times in a row.
The latest speed-through record was two minutes. Zhao Mingwei had played with his life on the line. In the knockout rounds, Zhao Mingwei chose to use a steady method to contend with Rose.
That was why Rose experienced the feeling of despair in this match. This was the first time she felt that a Holy Spirit could be so difficult to deal with.
In the end, after three minutes and twenty-one seconds, Zhao Mingwei, who had one-third of his HP remaining, eliminated Eternal Rose.
An hour later, the battle between Caramel and the Eternal Heuser began.
Heuser's technique was far superior to Rose's, and Caramel naturally wasn't that much weaker.
This battle was simply the pinnacle of swordsmanship. Be it in terms of aesthetics or techniques, it was enough to make people gasp in amazement. Be it an expert or a layman, it was very enjoyable to watch!
The duel between Caramel and Heuser even overshadowed the discussion about the relationship between Swirling Remnant Cloud and Madam Calamity.
As Swirling Remnant Cloud watched the duel nervously, Mo Shigui, who was standing behind him, suddenly spoke up.
"There's something wrong with that NPC called Heuser," Mo Shigui said.
"Something's wrong?
It's very common for NPCs to have high Attack Power. What's wrong? "one of the team members asked, puzzled.
"There's a problem with his balance. Also, I keep feeling like Caramel is facing two people at once. Also, there's a chip on Caramel's Moonlight Sword."
Mo Shigui instantly gave his analysis. As a coach for so many years, he had cultivated an extremely strong ability to observe the battlefield.
This was also the reason why he could become the battlefield commander of the Jumping Nuclei and the only appointed leader of the guild.
"Chip?
Caramel should be fixing her durability when she enters the arena … "Just as Black Wok Boiled Meat said this …
Suddenly, there was a ding. Caramel's Moonlight Sword, which was slashing at Heuser, suddenly broke. The blade of the Moonlight Sword struck the burning longsword in Heuser's hand. The instant the sword broke, Heuser took the opportunity to cut off Caramel's left arm.
"Limb Break?
Do Holy Spirits have Limb Break effects in battle? "
This scene caused all the contestants who had been jumping to stand up immediately, unable to sit still.
Holy Spirits' combat system was very complete, but there were some combat systems that weren't included … and that was … the Limb Break effect.
"There's a crippling system, but PvP doesn't have a Limb Break effect. Players can cut off monsters' limbs, but monsters can't bite off players' limbs. Even if it's cut off, it will quickly regenerate," one of the Jumping Nuclei members analyzed.
One of the benefits of Holy Spirits being energy bodies was that if an enemy cut off a Holy Spirit's limb, it would quickly be regenerated by the energy of creation. So, it was impossible for an enemy to restrict a Holy Spirit's movements by cutting it into a human stick.
However, Caramel's severed left arm didn't regenerate, nor did it bleed. It was as if it had disappeared into thin air.
Caramel was stunned for a moment, but she quickly used the Shadowless Sword in her right hand to block Heuser's attack. However, this was an evenly matched battle. After losing an arm, it was difficult for Caramel to defend against Heuser's storm-like attacks.
Originally, Heuser had been forced into a corner by Caramel. He only had 10% of his HP left, while Caramel had 30% of her HP left. However, Heuser had used the opportunity of cutting off Caramel's arm to clear Caramel's HP.
"Logically speaking, a player's weapon shouldn't have a Destruction effect. Is this a new update?" The Jumping Nuclei players were very familiar with Holy Spirits' combat system.
Holy Spirits also had a Destruction effect. When the durability of an equipment fell to zero, the equipment would turn red and become unusable. However, this kind of Destruction effect was impossible. Caramel didn't seem like the kind of person who would be careless and not repair her equipment before entering the battlefield.
"Annihilation effect."
Mo Shigui suddenly uttered a term that none of his teammates had heard of.
"This is an effect exclusive to the Annihilation Army. It's just that we haven't fought the Annihilation Army enough … I only have one impression. Anything that is destroyed by the Annihilation Army will be exiled to an Annihilation domain. It's possible that Caramel's left arm hasn't disappeared. It's just exiled," Mo Shigui said, explaining the Annihilation Army's ability.
"Exiled?
Hasn't Heuser been using the Fire Blade's power all this time?
How does he know the Annihilation Army's skill? "The players were all gaming experts. They quickly understood what Mo Shigui meant.
"I don't know. Maybe he'll have to find Fan Xing again. However, his next opponent is Mingwei."
Mo Shigui looked at the live broadcast. The semifinals were going to start with Zhao Mingwei's side. Zhao Mingwei would be facing off against Eternal Heuser.
Less than half an hour after Huzzell defeated Caramel, the semi-final began.
When Heuser walked onto the map without a word, he faced … Zhao Mingwei, who had a terrifying expression on his face.
"You control the Annihilation Army's power, right?
Can you tell me where you came from?
You … Who are you? "
Zhao Mingwei entered the Dragon-Tiger Roar state. He looked at the silent Heuser and said, "You … What is your goal this time?"
Heuser didn't answer Zhao Mingwei. He directly unsheathed his sword and charged at him. However, he had gravely underestimated Zhao Mingwei's combat strength. In just one exchange, Heuser was suppressed by Zhao Mingwei's Dragon-Tiger Roar.
"So strong!"
The pro players couldn't help but sigh as they watched the exchange between Zhao Mingwei and Heuser.
"He's evolved again."
As Zhao Mingwei's most familiar friend, Mo Shigui could see that Zhao Mingwei's technique and combat realm had risen to another level.
"Evolved?
What evolved?
Coach, do you think I'm a Digimon?
A few years ago, when he tortured us to death, he was still in the growth stage? "Black Pot Cooked Meat ridiculed.
"No, it might just be a child. He only started evolving after coming into contact with a Holy Spirit. Right now, he's in the growth stage."
Mo Shigui continued Black Pot Cooked Meat's ridicule. "Holy Spirits can bring out our potential. Haven't you guys already proven this?"
After Zhao Mingwei's battle with the Black Ash Knight and Deng Xi, his combat skills, intuition, and physical fitness had once again risen to another level.
Zhao Mingwei had already collected four Psychic Beasts from the Awakening Mission. When Mo Shigui watched Zhao Mingwei and Heuser fight, he suddenly realized … Holy Spirits weren't a balanced game.
There was also an insurmountable gap between the top Gods.
So strong … Sweeping Away Clouds watched Zhao Mingwei suppress Heuser, and he felt his hair stand on end.
If he fought Lord Xiao, could he win?
Sweeping Away Clouds didn't have much confidence. He could see the gap just by looking.
In less than two minutes, Zhao Mingwei had reduced Heuser's HP by half, while Zhao Mingwei had only lost a third of his HP.
"Hey!
Little Wen, stop watching and get on the account. Your match is about to start, "one of the team members reminded Sweeping Away Clouds.
"Little Wen's opponent is Madam Calamity, right?
He already confessed to Madam Calamity on Weibo. I guess he can't bear to hit his wife? "
"I support you giving up. Your wife is so cute. Not many people can bear to hit her."
All the team members urged Sweeping Away Clouds to give up, because if he participated, he would have to fight Madam Calamity.
Sweeping Away Clouds didn't really listen to their suggestions. He picked up his phone and logged into the Holy Spirit forum to check the opinions of his friends.
"Sweeping Away Clouds will definitely go easy on his opponent!
He even confessed to Madam Calamity on Weibo! "
"He made it to the quarter-finals with his skills. What can we say if he goes easy on his opponent?
Just like how he gave away points to Freya. "
"Sigh, I feel bad for Sweeping Away Clouds. There are too many unreasonable haters on Weibo."
Most of the friends on the forum supported the relationship between Sweeping Away Clouds and Madam Calamity. They could understand if Sweeping Away Clouds gave up.
After all, a real man wouldn't beat up the person he liked.
But … what about Sweeping Away Clouds' decision?
He raised his head and looked at Zhao Mingwei, who was full of vigor on the live stream. A heavy pressure built up in his heart. When Sweeping Away Clouds walked to the VR equipment in the VR training room …
At this moment, the pressure on Sweeping Away Clouds was even greater than when he was in the World War.
But he still forced himself to control the pressure, logged into the game, and entered the arena.
In the elimination arena, Madam Calamity had been waiting for him for a long time.
"You …" It had been half a month since Sweeping Away Clouds saw Madam Calamity again. He wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in his throat. In the end, his gaze fell on Madam Calamity's abdomen.
The wound caused by Freya's icicle had yet to heal.
"You're hurt." Sweeping Away Clouds held it in for a long time, but in the end, that was all he could say.
"Then what do you plan to do?
Kid … why don't you just forfeit and let me fight in the finals? "
Madam Calamity loaded her gun. Her voice didn't sound weak at all.
"…"
Sweeping Away Clouds gritted his teeth. He didn't answer her. He waved his hand … and a pure white Peerless Spear Ki gathered in his hand.
The Peerless Spear Ki gathered around Sweeping Away Clouds' body and his spear. In an instant, Sweeping Away Clouds entered the Peerless Spear Soul state.
"So you're not willing?
Then don't blame me for cutting off your head. "Madam Calamity knew from the look in Sweeping Away Clouds' eyes that he wasn't going to forfeit!
She pulled the trigger at Sweeping Away Clouds. The bullets that shot out in all directions turned into a cloud of smoke that enveloped Sweeping Away Clouds.
In an instant, Madam Calamity fired another three shots at the smoke, but all of them hit the illusions created by Sweeping Away Clouds' Traveling Cloud Art.
At that moment, Madam Calamity suddenly raised her head. Sweeping Away Clouds had already leapt into the air. The Peerless Spear Ki transformed into a spear and hurled it at Madam Calamity. Madam Calamity swung the scimitar in her hand and knocked it away.
The strength of the spear was shocking. After Madam Calamity was knocked away, the spear smashed into the ground beside her.
"You're really capable of doing this, kid!
It looks like I'm just an enemy to you! "Madam Calamity couldn't control her emotions and yelled at Sweeping Away Clouds.
Sweeping Away Clouds didn't answer. The moment he threw the spear, he landed on the ground and charged at Madam Calamity …
Deadly Lightning Spear!
Sweeping Away Clouds immediately used a powerful skill that was second only to Awakening. The spear in his hand turned into hundreds of afterimages as it stabbed at Madam Calamity.
Madam Calamity pulled the trigger again at the trajectory of Rolling Cloud's spear, but Rolling Cloud once again used Cloud Travel Art to escape. He allowed his phantom to complete the attack with the Deadly Lightning Spear while he dodged Madam Calamity's attack.
The afterimages' Peerless Spear Ki struck Madam Calamity. In an instant, hundreds of wounds appeared all over her body. Madam Calamity endured the pain of her wounds and kept retreating.
However, Sweeping Away Clouds took the opportunity to appear behind Madam Calamity …
"Cough …" Madam Calamity coughed up a mouthful of blood. When Sweeping Away Clouds saw how weak and pained Madam Calamity was, he suddenly slowed down his thrusting spear.
Madam Calamity took this opportunity to pull the trigger at Tornado Remnant Cloud. A wall of canister bullets enveloped Tornado Remnant Cloud.
Sweeping Away Clouds took the full brunt of the damage. In an instant, his Health Points were reduced to one-third!
This caused Sweeping Away Clouds to quickly retreat, and Madam Calamity to put some distance between herself and Madam Calamity.
"Your softhearted face disgusts me!"
Madam Calamity's fiery red hair had fallen over her shoulders due to the battle. Her entire body was covered in wounds from Sweeping Away Clouds' attacks. However, Madam Calamity remained calm as she reloaded her musket. At the same time, she shouted at Sweeping Away Clouds, "Show no mercy!
I'm your enemy!
Brat! "
I can't show mercy.
Sweeping Away Clouds had already realized this during their previous exchange. Madam Calamity's damage was simply too high. If he showed even the slightest hesitation or softheartedness, Madam Calamity would seize the opportunity to kill him!
He had to win!
After making up his mind, Sweeping Away Clouds charged at Madam Calamity once more.
Raging Dragon's Roar!
Traveling Cloud Art!
Rising Dragon Spear!
Sweeping Away Clouds focused all of his skills and damage on Madam Calamity. Madam Calamity was no match for Sweeping Away Clouds in terms of combat techniques.
Madam Calamity's HP fell at a rate visible to the naked eye. In the end, Sweeping Away Clouds thrust his spear forward, piercing Madam Calamity's chest and emptying her HP.
Blood gushed out of Madam Calamity's chest and splashed into Sweeping Away Clouds' eyes. At this moment, Sweeping Away Clouds's entire body was covered in Madam Calamity's blood.
By the time Sweeping Away Clouds pulled out his spear, Madam Calamity had already fallen to her knees in his arms.
"Kid …" Madam Calamity's voice was so weak that it was barely audible. At the same time, she caressed his cheek with her bloodied arm. "You're still as strong as ever," Madam Calamity said softly.
Sweeping Away Clouds was stunned. He, too, knelt to the ground. The spear in his hand fell to the ground as he held Madam Calamity, who lay in a pool of her own blood.
At this moment, Sweeping Away Clouds made up his mind. He stared into Madam Calamity's eyes and said …
"Your wish … I'll help you fulfill it!"
Madam Calamity was momentarily stunned when she heard Shi Feng's words. However, a moment later, she laughed happily, her laughter echoing throughout the arena.
"Brat, I'm tired. I'm going to take a nap," Madam Calamity said as she slowly closed her eyes.
At this moment, the doors on the other side of the arena suddenly opened. A figure slowly walked into the arena. When the figure saw Sweeping Away Clouds, who was kneeling in a pool of blood and holding Madam Calamity in his arms, Sweeping Away Clouds raised his head.
As he looked at the figure that had just walked out of the arena, just as he had expected, it was Zhao Mingwei. Chuckle, the Laughing Master.
That was the man who had created countless legends in China's eSports circle. He was the idol of all professional players, the one and only God, the goal that all professional players dreamed of surpassing!
Sweeping Away Clouds slowly helped the sleeping Madam Calamity lie flat on the ground.
He reached out and picked up the spear beside him, which was covered in Madam Calamity's blood. Then, he abruptly brandished the spear.
The blood on the spear was instantly flung to the ground. The tip of the spear once again glowed with a sharp, cold light. The edge of the spear reflected Zhao Mingwei's face.
"Senior, this match … I want to win!" Sweeping Away Clouds, who was covered in blood, said in a deep voice as he looked at Zhao Mingwei from afar.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Unparalleled Spear Aura around Sweeping Away Cloud's body gradually spread out. Behind Sweeping Away Cloud, a huge phantom image of a God of War wielding a spear appeared.
"Is that so?
Then come and give it a try. "
Zhao Mingwei tossed aside the right arm and the long sword that he had torn off from Heuzer's body. The moment he finished speaking … the phantom images of the four Divine Telekinesis Beasts appeared behind Zhao Mingwei.