Zhang Xinjie … in the group arena?
When everyone saw Zhang Xinjie walk into the player booth, they could only accept this reality. But the host? He still hadn't come back to his senses. He was still staring blankly, completely forgetting to introduce Team B's next player. Calling out this person's name in the group arena was really something he wasn't used to. He was even more unaccustomed to it than when Yang Cong used Life-Risking Strike.
"Team B's third player in the group arena is … Zhang Xinjie?" In the end, the host still introduced her, but the last name was still in an arc. He still couldn't believe it.
After a long moment of deathly silence, the entire stadium exploded with noise. Sitting in the Tyranny diehard fan section, a player's eyes were filled with shock. His mouth was wide open, and it took him a while to close it. His mood was different from the other players' shock. The instant he saw Zhang Xinjie appear on stage, his mind buzzed. He thought back to last winter in Glory's tenth server. Outside the low-level Frost Forest dungeon, that guy controlling Lord Grim had said to him: don't want a Cleric.
And now, in the All Stars arena, on the stage where Glory's most dazzling stars shone, those words echoed in his ears, and they kept repeating: don't want a Cleric, don't want a Cleric, don't want a Cleric, don't want a Cleric …
Last time, the one who had been "don't want a Cleric" was him. His Cleric was called Endless Night.
And this time, the one who had been "don't want a Cleric" was Zhang Xinjie. His Cleric was called Immovable Rock, the top healer in all of Glory.
Endless Night suddenly felt that he had no regrets in this life. In the All Stars arena, even Vice-captain Zhang had been "don't want a Cleric". What the f * ck did he have to worry about?
His character loaded. Cleric Immovable Rock had already appeared on stage. Across from him was the half-health Ghostblade Carved Ghost.
If a Cleric really wanted to PK, they would rely on their powerful recovery to stay alive, and then use their few offensive skills to wear down the enemy.
In Glory, there was no lack of Clerics who used this method to PK. However, there was a huge disparity in the players' skills and equipment in the game. For example, if Zhang Xinjie went to the game to fight in the arena, no one would be willing to fight against a Priest like him.
However, if their skills and equipment were similar, Priests were ultimately not a fighting profession that was filled with bloodshed. This point could be seen from the Heavenly Domain Challenge Quests. Clerics and Paladins were very different from other classes in this part of the game. It was clear that Glory didn't have these two classes as high damage classes. Those who desperately tried to add offensive skills to their skill trees were definitely not mainstream. At the very least, they weren't recognized in the pro circle. Out of the 24 squadrons, every single one of them had a healer. None of them were non-mainstream.
Zhang Xinjie's Immovable Rock was even worse. This strict player would never take an unconventional approach.
How would this match go? The commotion had yet to end, but many people were already curious.
As for the television broadcast, it was silent. Li Yibo was depressed! Before, he had predicted the two teams' battle formations precisely because of the difference between having a healer and not. Who would have thought that Team B would actually not use a healer and just throw him into the group arena? This season, he had already been so agitated that he was in a state of "I'll be happy if I don't slap the face".
Pan Lin was also speechless for a long time. Only when the two characters began to move did he speak in a voice that sounded like he had been twisted: "Let's take a look at this match. Let's see if Void's Wu Yuce is up against … … Zhang Xinjie … …"
The characters met and began to fight.
Those who were fantasizing about whether or not Zhang Xinjie had some sort of sure-kill secret skill were quickly disappointed. Zhang Xinjie's Cleric duel was one of those small tricks that were prevalent in the game. Keep your distance, find the time to heal, and use sparse attacks to exhaust your opponent's health.
In the game, many high-level Clerics could anger many people to death like this. What about Zhang Xinjie? Could he do it?
At first, the audience was full of enthusiasm and high expectations. But gradually, everyone's mood cooled down. Because in terms of content, this match was unprecedentedly dull. It was duller than any match in the All-Star Weekend, or even any match in the past half a season.
Right now, everyone only had one thought: if all Glory matches were like this, then the Pro League shouldn't be held as early as possible.
Fortunately, that wasn't the case … …
They watched as Zhang Xinjie controlled Immovable Rock, mechanically repeating those movements. Sometimes, after being torn apart by Wu Yuce, he would stubbornly find his rhythm and then repeat the process.
The novelty was gone. The curiosity was gone.
The more knowledgeable players in the game had seen such a scene before. It was just that Zhang Xinjie's control was more precise, while his opponent Wu Yuce's attacks were more fierce.
When a Cleric attacked, there were only so many options. Even Zhang Xinjie couldn't change the way he played. It was the most common strategy in the game. Then, he would use his higher-level technique and control to face a stronger opponent. The result was … this match seemed to be an endless torment.
One minute … …
Two minutes … …
Five minutes … …
Ten minutes … …
Zhang Xinjie was still methodically controlling and exhausting his health. Carved Ghost had started with 52% of his health. Now, 11% of his health had been depleted. He still had 41% left. And this took a full ten minutes.
After ten minutes, Immovable Rock's health had also decreased. A Cleric's style couldn't be too reckless. If they casually used up all their mana, then they would be like fish on a chopping board. But under Wu Yuce's fierce attacks, Zhang Xinjie didn't recklessly replenish his health to full. He had a fixed rhythm to maintain the balance of the situation. After ten minutes, Immovable Rock had lost 20% of his health … …
As a result, everyone looked again. Carved Ghost had lost 25% of his health and 11% of his health. Wasn't that also 20% of his health? These two guys were actually able to maintain such an exquisite balance. So exquisite that victory and defeat needed to be truly fought to the end?
Like this … … based on their current speed, wouldn't it be … … another four ten minutes?
Realizing this point, everyone's faces paled. The organizers and the broadcast were even more anxious. This 1v1 match was going to take an hour? That was too much of a stretch. Were they still going to fight the team competition?
One side was anxious, the other side was anxious, but the two players on the field didn't seem to be anxious.
Zhang Xinjie's control was still as methodical as ever. What about Wu Yuce? He had always been a very persistent person. He wasn't someone who would easily compromise or give up. Otherwise, there wouldn't be the current Void Ghost Duo.
These two were actually going all out just like that. However, they still needed to wait a few dozen minutes to determine victory and defeat. Moreover, this kind of boring and repetitive performance was really hard to persevere through.
What to do?
First, there was a wave of people going to the bathroom. Then, the smoking area became overcrowded. Then, the sounds from all directions became louder and louder. There were conversations everywhere. The entire stadium was sparkling like a starry sky. Countless people had started playing with their phones.
With the team competition as the finale, the audience couldn't bear to leave. However, they really couldn't continue watching this match.
"We can't let them continue like this!" The organizers finally made a decision. As a result, the decision was quickly conveyed to the field. The referee, as the system, entered the match and then announced that the group arena was tied. Moreover, there was no overtime. It was a tie! If there was an overtime to determine victory and defeat, then according to the rules, the two group arena hosts would replenish their health before fighting again. Wouldn't that be a confrontation between these two guys again? Absolutely not.
The referee very unreasonably and rudely stopped the match. The audience was stunned for a moment. Then, there was actually an explosion of applause. It wasn't for Zhang Xinjie, and it certainly wasn't for Wu Yuce. This applause was for the referee, who had a weak presence in Glory matches. At this moment, he was the most adorable person in the audience's eyes.
Wu Yuce and Zhang Xinjie could only accept this reality. When the two of them walked out of the contestant stands, the audience gave them some applause with mixed feelings. At the very least, it was for their seriousness, for their perseverance, and even more so for their calm acceptance of the forced draw of the match.
After the dull and tedious match, what followed was the climax of the three days. And this time, Team B didn't have a healer. Without any hesitation, the two sides began a fierce confrontation. Looking at the players left behind for the team competition, it was a gathering of the Alliance's top attackers.
"Coach Li, can you analyze and compare the strength of the two teams for us?" Pan Lin asked.
"Both teams have the Alliance's top players. It wouldn't be surprising for either team to win. However, neither team has a healer. This is an unprecedented scene. Today's team competition will be a battle between the top attackers in all of Glory. These two teams have gathered the most outstanding attackers in Glory! "Li Yibo said.
"You're right." Pan Lin replied. The two of them chatted until the contestants for the team competition finally gathered on the stage.
Team A consisted of Zhou Zekai, Sun Xiang, Huang Shaotian, Yu Wenzhou, and Tang Hao. Xiao Shiqin was the sixth player.
Team B consisted of Ye Xiu, Su Mucheng, Han Wenqing, Chu Yunxiu, and Wang Jiexi. Yu Feng was the sixth player.
Both sides were making their final preparations before the battle. Team A had Yu Wenzhou and Xiao Shiqin, two Master Tacticians. Before, when Xiao Shiqin had dealt with Yu Wenzhou, many people felt uncomfortable. But now, seeing the two's direct communication, it didn't seem like there were any obstacles. The two discussed nonstop, their gazes occasionally sweeping over Team B. The camera caught a few close-ups and then turned to Team B. It was obvious that the two's discussion was directed at Ye Xiu.
Team B's Ye Xiu had a relaxed expression. As a Master Tactician, he seemed to be arranging something for the entire team. He only said a few words to Han Wenqing beside him.
"When we start fighting, try to stay as far away from me as possible. I'm afraid that my attacks will involuntarily land on you," Ye Xiu said very seriously to Han Wenqing.
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