2 consecutive defeats, especially Laura's, had happened way too quickly. Fortunately, Vladimir had shown mercy, and did not go all out. Naturally, it wasn't because he had tender feelings for the fairer sex, but out of respect for the Potter Family.
Laura regained consciousness by the side of the stage. The fans in the stadium did not have any intention of blaming her, but instead gave their goddess a warm round of applause.
Possessing the courage to face a monster like Vladimir, as well as showing no fear and giving her all in the fight, the ball queen was already extremely outstanding.
The stadium wasn't filled with an atmosphere of grief and indignation. Despite losing 2 consecutive defeats and losing 2 of their mainstays, there were still quite a few people cheering for Copperfield out of respect for the ball queen.
The 3rd duel was between Pocock and Arnold Teuton. Both were ranged soldiers, and both of them had displayed a rather tyrannical foundation.
Being a rising star and hailed as one of the top 10 ranged soldiers in the CHF, Arnold frankly possessed all the qualities that an outstanding ranged soldier needed.
He had a calm mind, quick thinking, and wasn't restricted by conventional conventions. He was extremely familiar with various firearms, and even various unpopular ranged weapons. Fast speed, good feel, and extremely strong ability to set up traps!
He was the perfect ranged soldier. If not for the fact that he lacked a big move like Gaden's special ability, there might be many people who would be clamoring for him to join the ranks of the 5 great Mo's List ranged soldiers.
However, faced against the unknown Pocock, who had never stepped onto the stage before, he was unquestionably suppressed from the start to the end.
His opponent wasn't that much stronger than him, just slightly suppressing him in every single aspect.
Bit by bit, bit by bit, Pocock managed to grab hold of Arnold's footsteps. What ended the duel was an ice arrow sparkling with a chilling glint.
A single ice arrow!
Frankly speaking, there were still quite a few people who had some expectations for Arnold in the middle of the duel. From the start to the end, they felt that his disadvantage wasn't too great, with the possibility of a comeback appearing at any moment.
But when the last arrow was shot at an absolute dead angle that was forced and compressed, everyone realized just how terrifying the control this unknown long-range player had over the match!
With 3 consecutive defeats, Copperfield had completely lost the opportunity to drag things out.
The 4th duel was won by Anlor.
Seeing that Copperfield represented the Potter Family, the Grozny squadron showed sufficient respect to them. Pomo immediately walked up onto the stage.
There wasn't any suspense, nor was there anything interesting to watch. In front of Pomo, the berserk Anlor was no different from a three year old kid. In fact, before Pomo could even launch any proper attacks, the tall Pomo had already slapped Anlor to the point where he started to doubt the meaning of life.
Four-nil!
Following Heaven's Fate and Stuart, another S + squadron had swept through all their opponents and advanced to the next round!
The 4 strongest squadrons in the history of the CHF were born: Stuart, Heaven's Fate, Tianjing and Grozny squadrons.
The four Battle Teams had displayed a standard that crushed their opponents throughout the advancement battles. So, the question was, if they were to fight each other, who would come out on top?
In the final duel, the Ice Prince Vladimir had become a name that caused people to tremble in fear. Naturally, his handsome appearance had already made him the number one handsome man in this CHF, with the number of female fans exploding. Furthermore, the number one most popular All Mouthy King was a man, with 80% of his fans being male. It had to be said that being handsome was very popular.
All Mouthy King's or Mo Wen's combat prowess was something that people could follow. However, Vladimir's ice attribute special ability, which could freeze dimensional beasts and even flames, was something that people could only feel fear and dread.
Humans were always like that, with an uncontrollable fear towards the unknown.
However, at the same time, humans also had an incomparably curious nature towards the unknown.
Countless media outlets had interviewed this captain, who had brought the quarterfinals to a close. Countless incisive questions and various kinds of hidden traps were thrown at him, all of which appeared incomparably childish in the face of this Ice Prince.
His answers were so standard that no one could find any flaws in them. However, there was no lack of the unique humour that the Ice Prince had. After asking those incisive questions, the interview that should have been a battleground was unexpectedly filled with cheers and laughter.
Only when the interview was about to end did the Ice Prince finally say something other than the standard questions and answers.
"The semifinals are about to begin. If you're going to draw lots, which team do you hope to get?"
"Tianjing."
"Is it because Tianjing is easier to deal with? After all, although they've defeated Martial Ghost Divine Emperor, compared to … "
"Your thinking is very shallow." Vladimir interrupted the chattering of the reporter, a smile still present on his face. Nevertheless, he did not give any face to the reporter. Naturally, there was no need for him to do so. "The reason why I've chosen Tianjing is because of Wang Zhong. Be it me or Mo Wen, neither of us want to miss out on this opportunity!"
Words brimming with power were no less than a declaration of war!
There would always be countless people in the world who would look at a commoner squadron with coloured glasses. Even if Tianjing had defeated Martial Ghost Divine Emperor, the doubtful gazes from them might not have completely disappeared. However, due to the berserk brother King fans, the Parliament, Old Potter and the others pushing for it, these doubts had been covered up by the radiance of the public.
However, Vasilyevich had now shown a serious attitude towards this matter. Furthermore, after Vladimir's interview was announced, it caused Tianjing, who was already at the peak of its popularity yesterday, to shine even brighter in the short span of 2 to 3 hours!
"The human heart is unfathomable …"
"This Vladimir has always been hiding behind Gui Hao's halo, and did not fight with him. He has always given people a feeling that the northern regions are content with the status quo. However, those few words from him are sufficient to show how shrewd he is. "
"There are too many outstanding disciples in the aristocratic families. I really don't know how long it will take for such an advantage to be truly broken."
A voice belonging to the Parliament hidden behind the curtains sighed.
The higher one stood, the harder one would fall. Frankly speaking, there were too many meanings in Vladimir's praise for Tianjing even before the CHF semifinalists were announced. In the eyes of those true participants behind the scenes, there were too many meanings that could be interpreted.
However, regardless of that, the Brother King fans were happy, as they started to have a good impression of Vladimir, who was usually the most low-profile member of the 4 great heavenly kings.
There weren't any conspiracy theories. In the eyes of the Brother King fans, what Vladimir had said was the truth. Being able to defeat Martial Ghost Divine Emperor with the strength of their 2 cores meant that the Tianjing squadron's strength was more than sufficient to enter the top 4!
Without a doubt, these were the 4 strongest squadrons in the CHF!
There were still 3 more matches left. The entire Federation was filled with anticipation, with emotions surging to an unprecedented high!
However, it was better to be anxious than to eat hot tofu. The break period for the semifinals was set to be a full 7 days.
Other than allowing the squadrons to recover and adjust their conditions, the competition grounds also needed to be refurbished. The previous match had been too intense, causing the luxurious stadium to be filled with potholes.
This was especially the case for the strength of the runic energy barrier in the stadium, which needed to be refurbished and upgraded. This was also due to the insufficient dimensional crystals prepared by the organizing committee, as well as the insufficient level of activation. Be it Wang Zhong or Grai's Subwoofer Cannon, or Gui Hao's Divinized Umbra Blades, they were clearly not within the evaluation of the organizing committee. Frankly speaking, they had seriously underestimated the combat prowess of this CHF. The semifinals were destined to be even more intense. Therefore, upgrading the defensive barrier to ensure the safety of the audience naturally became the most important issue.
7 days wasn't long, but it definitely wasn't short either.
Ever since the end of the quarterfinals, Stuart City had already entered an even more intense stage of preparation for the final stages of the tournament.
As the finals neared, the number of big shots coming to Stuart City had clearly increased. Naturally, the most important factor was the large number of tourists, which had increased by a large margin compared to the previous period.
However, it was already extremely difficult for Stuart City to accommodate any more people. Therefore, the Stuart Family had temporarily constructed a simple reception area outside of the city. Naturally, it wasn't for VIPs to stay in, but it was able to slightly alleviate the pressure on the population within the city.
More people moving around meant more disturbances. The Stuart Family had temporarily transferred more people from the Stuart Family's bodyguards to the city's police and patrol squads. Just the number of people in charge of public security amounted to tens of thousands.
The entire Stuart City had completely turned into a city that never slept. Regardless of day or night, the entire city would be immersed in noise and brightly lit lights. Even Halloween, which the people of the Federation cared about the most, might be far from being able to compare to the liveliness of the city right now.
The majority of the squadrons that had already been eliminated had already let go of the knots in their hearts. On one hand, they were able to feel the joy and happiness coming from the flourishing and lively Stuart City. On the other hand, even Martial Ghost Divine Emperor had lost. What else was there to say about their loss?
The absolute majority of the people were currently discussing about Tianjing, as well as Wang Zhong and Grai.
Defeating Martial Ghost Divine Emperor was already a legendary story. With Mo Wen, Carolyn, Vladimir and the others praising them, it was akin to adding flowers to the brocade.
Furthermore, the singing of the heavenly queen Laura was the greatest driving force behind this. It was said that the organisers had already invited her to be the closing guest of the CHF, and would sing with all her might in the Stuart Family's Dimensional Arena Stadium. The theme song for the CHF might even be "King's Path". When the news spread out, the already overcrowded Stuart City appeared to have sunk into a semi-paralysed state.
The entire city was bustling with noise as they made their preparations.
Old Potter and Old Greene had also arrived. Admittedly, Old Greene was already unable to hold himself back from coming over to take a look at his granddaughter, as well as his group of miraculous students. As for Old Potter, he seemed to have entered an endless loop due to the second phase of his research. This old fellow was definitely here for Wang Zhong.
Indeed, upon stepping off the armoured train, Old Potter did not even bother about Laura, and immediately rushed towards the Tianjing squadron's villa together with Greene. With Old Potter's special privileges, he was naturally able to pass through the restricted area of the squadron without any obstructions. However, upon reaching the villa, he discovered that the main character wasn't present.
"Wang Zhong just went out."
"Oh? Didn't he say that we'd be coming? Who did that brat go out with? That's too disrespectful of the old! " Old Potter was extremely unhappy, and had even prepared to have a long chat with Wang Zhong. With that brat's strange and wonderful ideas, he might suddenly give him some inspiration. Therefore, he didn't want to waste even a second more.
An unnatural expression appeared on Ma Dong's face. You guys said that you're coming today, but you didn't say what time you'd arrive! It's only noon now! What's more, if you tell Old Potter that Wang Zhong had ditched you to go shopping with your granddaughter, this … wouldn't I be whipped into a corpse?
A belated date.
After the matter with Carolyn, Wang Zhong discovered that he simply didn't understand girls at all. During this period of time, he was more than willing to pour his energy into training. Laura's "date", how should he put it? He felt a little moved and happy, but was more like a friend. In this world, love at first sight wasn't the only thing that could happen. The majority of people who fell in love at first sight were like him and Carolyn. After calming down, they discovered that they didn't understand each other. However, there was no need for regrets, as every single experience in life was precious.
Clearly, Wang Zhong and Laura had many common topics to talk about. Furthermore, there wasn't a single man that didn't like to be together with a girl like Laura. She would occasionally be a little mischievous, but was extremely considerate of others' feelings. Her actions were elegant, and her inner qualities were rich. Time would always pass very quickly when one was together with her.
However, Wang Zhong and Laura seemed to have forgotten one thing. With their fame and exposure, exactly what kind of "encirclement and obstruction" would they encounter if they chose to walk on the streets of Stuart City? It didn't take long for them to cause a huge uproar, as this was the hottest phase of the CHF.
"Look! It's captain Wang Zhong! "
"Ah, ball queen! My ball queen! Oh my god! Is that true?! "
"What your ball queen! She's everyone's ball queen! She's the people's ball queen! The ball queen belongs to the people, and the Federation! Long live ball queen! I beg you to take a look at me! "
"Autograph! Captain Wang Zhong, give me your autograph! Just sign it on my face! Please! "
Despite wearing sunglasses, he didn't even take 2 steps before he was recognised by the people on the streets.
He was too easy to recognise. Although Laura was able to use sunglasses to cover her face, it was extremely difficult for her to hide that iconic figure of hers. Although Wang Zhong might be able to use sunglasses to cover his eyes, it was extremely difficult for him to hide the mannerisms of his brother King. After all, everyone was too familiar with him.
What's more, sunglasses were, in fact, just for the sake of deceiving themselves. Towards those crazy fans that had already researched every single feature on their faces to the extreme, to the point where they could even count the amount of hair on their faces, any sort of disguise was completely meaningless.
This was the crazy effect of a celebrity. In the beginning, Wang Zhong was still a rather gentlemanly one, not rejecting any autograph requests. However, before half an hour had passed, his hands had already gone soft. What's more, he could feel that Laura was suffering from a massive 'threat' from the crazed crowd.
Therefore, their date had turned into a grand escape. There were too many people, and Wang Zhong had no choice but to hold onto Laura's soft and supple little hand to prevent them from getting separated. As the road was too narrow, Wang Zhong had no choice but to carry Laura's fragrant body as they passed through the layers of obstacles. At this moment, Wang Zhong appeared to have forgotten that Laura was an expert from the Potter Family. However, Laura had also forgotten about it.
It was only after the 2 of them had miserably escaped back to their squadron's villa, before sitting down on the grass patch and gasping for breath. Shooting a look at each other, they could not help but burst out into loud laughter. Although their laughter was exaggerated, girls were always that good-looking. Laura was very open, and wasn't the type of girl that would put on airs. Indeed, she had a very good impression of Wang Zhong.
"It seems like it wasn't a very successful date!" Said Wang Zhong as he gasped for breath. Frankly speaking, facing those crazy fans was much more terrifying than fighting 10 consecutive matches in the competition arena.
"I feel that it was very interesting." said Laura as she gasped for breath. Her heaving chest and the sparkling and translucent beads of sweat hanging from her smiling face gave off an exceptionally alluring appearance. "I'll probably never forget it for the rest of my life."
"It's too unforgettable!" Said Wang Zhong with a serious expression as he sighed. "Just now, there was a brother that nearly pulled off my pants. That's definitely the most thrilling experience I've ever had in my life!"
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