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Chapter 207 0204 [Exclusive Song for the Three Kingdoms Kill Game]

The Three Kingdoms Kill National College League currently only has 1v1 and 3v3 modes.

Each participating team must have a minimum of three members and a maximum of five members.

The tournament is now using a double-elimination format, with teams drawn into two groups, A and B.

Each group plays three 1v1 matches. Each player can play a maximum of one match and cannot play the same match twice. One point is awarded for a best-of-three match.

This group will also play two more 3v3 matches, with 1 point awarded for each victory. A total of 2 points.

The team with the most points advances to the winners' bracket.

"Xue Lin from South China University of Technology, knock out Zhen Ji."

"Liu Ruiqiang from Xi'an Jiaotong University will eliminate Lu Xun. We will select Huang Yueying."

"Would Xue Lin choose Diao Chan? No. He chose Gan Ning!"

In the third row of the audience, Wang Ruodu was amused when he saw the selection of players.

If Huang Yueying can't kill Gan Ning in one or two bursts of attacks, she'll be slowly tortured by him.

Wang Ruodu was obsessed with StarCraft during high school, frequenting various internet cafes outside the school. As the college entrance examination approached, he felt he should study, so he studied hard for two months and was admitted to Peking University.

He barely got into Peking University and was assigned to the Environmental Engineering program. He studied hard in his first year and successfully transferred to the Mathematics Department.

Then he went even crazier and even joined a professional team, fighting his way from the Chinese arena to the international arena.

He felt that this wasn't a solution, as his grades were at the bottom of the class.

So last year I spent three months reviewing and successfully passed the entrance exam for Peking University's Financial Mathematics graduate program.

After successfully completing his postgraduate studies, Wang Ruodu, who occasionally played the game "Three Kingdoms Kill," discovered that his school's team had only made it to the quarterfinals.

Too shameful!

He plans to participate in the second National College League and bring a championship trophy back to Peking University. He is currently writing a tutorial for the game "Three Kingdoms Kill".

He wrote "The Road to Kingship in Three Kingdoms Kill"...

"We're doomed." Wang Ruodu muttered to himself, staring at the big screen.

However, after Huang Yueying unleashed her power, although she reduced Gan Ning to two hit points and was also fully equipped, Gan Ning remained severely wounded but not dead.

Gan Ning was too lazy to dismantle Huang Yueying's other equipment except for dismantling the +1 horse. He would dismantle Huang Yueying's hand cards whenever he had a black card.

Gradually, Gan Ning recovered to three health points, and still had Kill and Dodge available.

Huang Yueying, despite being at full health, always lacks cards in her hand.

Finally, Huang Yueying was worn down to death.

"Clap clap clap!"

The audience erupted in applause, interspersed with laughter.

After watching all three 1v1 matches, Wang Ruodu wrote in his notebook: "These Three Kingdoms Kill players don't pay attention to remembering or calculating cards..."

Top players from prestigious universities such as Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Fudan University also came to watch the competition. Some of them didn't play "Three Kingdoms Kill" before, but started paying attention to the game after hearing that their school had been eliminated.

When the second Three Kingdoms Kill College League comes around, it will probably be a scene where many masters gather!
The Group A matches have concluded, and the Shu Kingdom generals cosplay performance has begun.

Next, the Group B matches concluded, followed by a Wu Kingdom generals cosplay performance.

Then came the first match of the losers' bracket.

Around noon, host Huang Xi said, "Please welcome Bian Guanyue, the singer of 'The Wind Rises,' to perform a song exclusive to the game 'Three Kingdoms Kill'..."

JJ Lin's "Cao Cao" and TANK's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" will both be released next month.

Chen Guiliang would never dare to copy these two songs.

A 100% chance of a car crash.

However, Chen Guiliang wanted to invite JJ Lin to be the spokesperson for "Three Kingdoms Kill".

Neither Chen Guiliang nor Xie Yang really understood the ins and outs of commercial endorsements last year. Now they basically understand that the price of these endorsements fluctuates greatly.

It all depends on how you negotiate!
For example, popular young actor Huang Lei initially asked for 180 million yuan for an endorsement deal. The price was eventually negotiated down to 120 million yuan, which the advertiser considered too high, so they looked for someone else. A few days later, Huang Lei's agent proactively approached him, lowering the price to 80 yuan.

The advertiser said they needed to consider it further, but Huang Lei's agent then spread the word through acquaintances, implying that five or six hundred thousand yuan was acceptable if he wanted to sign a contract.

The price was negotiated down from 180 million to 50, and it was Huang Lei's agent who took the initiative to lower the price time and time again...

Some advertisers have even raised prices in the opposite direction.

For example, the owner of a men's clothing brand insisted on having Chen Daoming as their spokesperson, but Chen Daoming refused to accept any advertisements. Advertisers advised the client to choose another celebrity, but the client remained committed to Chen Daoming.

Finally, Chen Daoming, who had repeatedly declared he wouldn't accept advertisements, happily became the spokesperson for this menswear brand. Because the offer was so high, he raised the price to a whopping 2600 million!
With the right negotiation strategy, 200 million yuan can secure a non-exclusive endorsement deal with JJ Lin.

Because Hong Kong and Taiwanese celebrities have been demanding excessively high prices in recent years, often raising their fees several times over. Anyone who believes that is a fool!

……

Bian Guanyue had already changed into ancient costume backstage and gracefully stepped out as the song's intro began.

If you're worried about clashing with songs like "Cao Cao" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," which song should you choose?
"White-clad figures soar above the clouds on the river, amidst withered flowers and a sliver of wine, a fleeting moment of tranquility. Riding a dragon on the wind, past dreams of crimson skies and azure heavens, flames engulfing the camps..."

The original singer of this song is Yin Yuqiong, an online singer who graduated from Tongji University.

Later, Yao Beina bought the copyright and re-sang it.

Sorry, Little Ma, I copied your future online game theme song again.

Chen Guiliang only changed two words in the lyrics: "The flags are full of smoke and fire" was changed to "Smoke and fire are everywhere".

Wow, what a beauty! She's much prettier than the female host!

"She's on the same level as the cosplayer who plays Zhen Ji."

"Quiet down, listen to music!"

Bian Guanyue has never performed publicly before, including "The Wind Rises," in which she did not make an appearance.

At that moment, a close-up of her appeared on the big screen, eliciting gasps of amazement from the audience.

Her period costume and the beautiful Chinese-style lyrics and music perfectly resonated with these fans of the card game "Three Kingdoms Kill". This song might not have caused a sensation elsewhere.

But when this happened at a Three Kingdoms Kill tournament, and reached the ears of the Three Kingdoms Kill players, it was like hearing celestial music!
When she first appeared, Bian Guanyue was a little reserved, but she opened up as she sang.

She thought she would resist performing in public, but to her surprise, she thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere.

This is her stage.

"Broken halberds lie buried in the autumn waters, fallen flowers mark your departure... The grass and trees on Changban Slope smell of blood, a dream on the vast river is but a reflection in a mirror..."

Bian Guanyue became more and more engrossed in her singing, completely immersed in the song.

"Clap clap clap!"

There was thunderous applause.

After finishing the song, Bian Guanyue became nervous again and ran offstage without even saying thank you.

My heart was pounding.

Some nitpicking viewers said, "Isn't this just piling up lyrics? What does 'a first-rank noblewoman' mean? Does it mean the daughter of a high-ranking official?"

There were quite a few experts present, and one of the spectators immediately said, "A thousand pieces of gold for a first-rank official position means fame and fortune. This line, along with the previous one, is an allusion to Fan Zhongyan's poem. The original poem was related to the Three Kingdoms period."

"Damn, even if I'm uncultured, I still can't understand the lyrics," the man complained.

After the morning's activities concluded, people left in groups, discussing the competition, cosplayers, and songs. With their ticket stubs, attendees could enjoy a free set meal at the Peking University cafeteria.

Some even asked each other which server they played "Three Kingdoms Kill Online" on, and if they happened to be on the same server, they would exchange contact information on the spot and agree to play the game together.

Staff members stood outside the venue and announced: "Each person can receive one Three Kingdoms Kill pillow. Please do not receive duplicates."

Can I also get a free plush pillow?
This was an unexpected delight, and the audience members quickly lined up.

The staff member, acting as a photographer, immediately took photos, then took out a card reader, plugged it into the computer, and broadcast the event live with pictures and text on 17173 and the Three Kingdoms Kill forum.

The netizens watching from their computers were incredibly envious.

"You really don't make any money from tourism? It's only 15 yuan for a ticket, including lunch and a free pillow."

Where can I buy this cushion?

"The official Taobao store for the game 'Three Kingdoms Kill' has been listing it for sale for more than two months."

"Was that song called 'Royal Dragon's Chant'? The singer is so beautiful, it's a pity I could only see the lyrics."

"The song is pinned to the top of the Tieba homepage, and it can also be downloaded from Jiutian Music Network."

"I just listened to it, the lyrics and music are amazing. Our CEO Chen is so talented, he can even write songs."

"Mr. Chen already had a song called 'The Wind Rises.' You're only just finding out?"

"Chen Guiliang wrote 'The Wind Rises'? Wow!"

"..."

Chen Guiliang had already gone backstage, where Bian Guanyue was chatting with the host, contestants, and cosplayers.

"Mr. Chen!"

"Hello, Boss Chen!"

Everyone stopped talking and came over to shake hands with Chen Guiliang.

Chen Guiliang said, "Thank you all for your hard work. Let's go have dinner together."

These people receive special meals; they eat in the same cafeteria, but in a separate one. This serves two purposes: firstly, to show them special care, and secondly, to prevent them from being harassed by the audience.

Bian Guanyue had changed into her everyday clothes and looked particularly energetic and confident.

"How did you feel about your first public performance?" Chen Guiliang asked.

Bian Guanyue laughed and said, "When I first went on stage, my palms were sweaty. I was so nervous that I sang off-key on the second line. But it got better later, and I sang more and more smoothly. It was only after I finished singing and heard the audience applauding that I became nervous again."

“That’s because you don’t have much stage experience. You’ll get used to it after a few more times,” Chen Guiliang comforted him.

Bian Guanyue asked, "When you were in your senior year of high school, so many reporters came to the school. Weren't you nervous standing on stage all by yourself?"

Chen Guiliang boasted arrogantly: "I'm a born attention-seeker. The more people there are, the more exciting it is for me."

"You're really something." Bian Guanyue sincerely admired her.

What's this talk about people being born attention-seekers?
Everyone gets stage fright and nervous; Chen Guiliang is just someone who has been through a second life and developed that skill.

Bian Guanyue jokingly said, "How about I participate in Super Girl next year?"

While encouraging her, Chen Guiliang also cautioned, "Go if you want to. However, given Zhang Liangying's precedent, the signing process for the next Super Girl competition will be extremely strict. If you don't want to sign with Tianyu Media, you'll probably be eliminated in the regional competition. No matter how well you sing, it won't work."

"That's perfect, I'll just participate in a few to have some fun." Bian Guanyue felt relieved after hearing this.

She was also worried that participating in Super Girl would interfere with her studies.

Bian Guanyue was a good student and received scholarships every year.

in the afternoon.

The first to be announced is fourth place: Shandong University.

Third place: Sichuan University.

Xi'an Jiaotong University and South China University of Technology played their first match this morning, and then they clashed again in the final.

South China University of Technology defeated Xi'an Jiaotong University to win the first championship.

Chen Guiliang personally went on stage to present them with the awards.

Don't think that the 5 yuan prize money for the champion is too meager. In the 2005 CEG league, the prize money for the Warcraft, StarCraft, and CS champions was only 3 yuan. The Warcraft champion at the WCG China Finals only received 2 yuan.

Chen Guiliang's award of 5 yuan to the champion of the Three Kingdoms Kill tournament (the entire team) is already far higher than that of other tournaments.

The five members of the champion team were all thrilled to receive their prizes.

They were very lucky because this was the first edition, and many top players didn't participate.

(End of this chapter)