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Chapter 164 The Empire's Assassins!
Just as Li Fan had thought, Ding Chunqiu almost ground his back teeth to powder.

He lowered his head, trying to hide his distorted face, but his clenched fists with white knuckles and slightly trembling body still told everyone that he was not in a calm mood.

Lost...

Lost again!
And it was sent away so easily by that kid!

Why? !

The image of being taken down by the child Jamie's combo kept replaying in his mind. The smooth suppression felt like a slap in the face to him with every frame.

"The child... Zeng Zhuojun..." he muttered through gritted teeth in his heart.

"Someone who started out playing King of Fighters and then came here to join the Street Fighter craze... What makes you think you can beat me?! I've trained for so long, and you beat me so easily."

"Isn't it just because you're talented? If I had that kind of talent, I would definitely be stronger than you!"

"And then there's Li Fan. If you had just honestly lost to yourself, there wouldn't have been so much trouble."

Li Fan's rebirth changed many things, but it did not change Ding Chunqiu's personality. He still perfectly blamed others for his failures.

It was Li Fan who humiliated him in the winners' bracket, and when he played Chun-Li and got a Perfect, it made him lose his composure and become unable to concentrate in the losers' bracket!

The child took advantage of the situation, stealing a victory when he was most vulnerable! What a despicable act!

In his logic, he saw himself as someone whose talents were not recognized and who was persecuted by bad luck.

Li Fan is a bully who uses his popularity and luck to suppress him, while the child is a shameless opportunist who takes advantage of his misfortune.

"You two... just you wait!"

"Li Fan... you're just relying on your current fame. Let's see how long you can be so arrogant! Once you're exposed for who you are in the top eight and get beaten back by foreign experts, let's see how your fans will still be bragging!"

"And you, kid... You really think you're something special just because you beat me once? A King of Fighters player trying to make it in the Street Fighter scene will eventually be exposed! You were just lucky this time!"

He had even started imagining the subsequent script in his mind.

Li Fan suffered a crushing defeat in the quarterfinals, which backfired on public opinion, and Xiaohai was also easily eliminated.

As for himself, although he suffered a defeat this time, his true strength is beyond doubt; he was just unlucky...

Because the other six quarterfinalists are also very strong.

They are Punk, Daigo, MenaRD, Fuudo, Nemo, and Infiltration.

This reveals a lot: one from South Korea, three from Japan, one from Europe and America, a pig king from the small country of Dominican Republic, two children from China, and Unreal.

To be honest, Douyu is already prepared for very little traffic tomorrow.

Because they didn't think Li Fan could advance to the quarterfinals tomorrow.

But this result made them very excited.

They truly and decisively eliminated the current Tokyo University Demon King!
He truly deserves the title of all-around esports king!

Those online claims that Li Fan relied on luck and had no real ability are now unreliable.

This was entirely due to their strength, which propelled them to the quarterfinals!
Backstage, Douyu Esports Operations Center.

The newly announced list of the top eight teams was displayed on a huge electronic screen.

The staff members were all excited because the number of viewers in the live stream had far exceeded their expectations.

Today is another day of high traffic and trending topics. After a day of buzz, the number of people online tomorrow might break 300,000.

"Minister Zhang, how should we arrange the quarterfinals draw?" a young project manager asked excitedly. "If we want to secure one semifinal spot, we should put Kid and Unreal in the same half of the bracket. That way, they won't meet in the first round, and we can at least guarantee one of them to make it to the semifinals. This will also keep the buzz and attention going."

He paused for a moment before continuing, "But... if we want to aim for something bigger, we could put them in opposite halves of the bracket. If... they both advance, then the final would be a battle between Chinese players! The viewership and buzz... I can't even imagine!"

Another colleague in charge of data analysis pushed up his glasses and added, "But the risk is also very high. In the upper half of the draw, there are Punk and MenaRD, and in the lower half, there are Nemo, Fuudo, and Daigo, who is in excellent form... If both of them lose in the first round, the attention for the semifinals and the final will definitely plummet. After all... most viewers are here for Unreal, and the key to our operations is that he can't be eliminated."

All eyes were on Minister Zhang, who had remained silent.

He stared at the eight IDs on the screen, but remained silent.

Securing a top-four finish is a safe bet, but the ceiling is clearly visible.

Taking a gamble on the finals carries extremely high risks, but the potential rewards are enough to drive any operations professional crazy.

Time ticked by, and Minister Zhang took a deep breath, slammed his hand on the table, and made his decision:
"No more conservative plans! If we're going to do it, let's go big! After all, we've spent so much money not to play it safe, but to achieve more."

He pointed to the screen: "Put Unreal in the bottom half of the bracket, and his quarterfinal opponent will be Daigo!"

In the meeting room, no one expected that Minister Zhang would choose such a high-risk, high-traffic approach.

Daigo, a living legend in Japanese fighting games, whose influence even surpasses that of Tokido!
Although his performance has fluctuated in recent years, no one dares to underestimate this patriarch's profound knowledge and explosive power at crucial moments.

In this situation, directly facing off against Li Fan in the quarterfinals, it's easy to imagine how exaggerated the hype would be.

If we win, I don't even want to think about it...

What Minister Zhang said next drove them even more crazy.

"The other two in the lower bracket, arrange for Fuudo and Nemo!" Minister Zhang spoke quickly, with a do-or-die determination. "In the upper bracket, let the kids play against Punk, MenaRD, and Infiltration."

The intention behind this matchup couldn't be clearer!
The lower half of the bracket is practically a siege zone for the Japanese team!

Three of Japan's top masters gathered together, and Li Fan was like a lone tiger that had wandered into a pack of wolves!
"If... if Unreal can really fight his way through the bottom bracket, defeating either Daigo, Fuudo, or Nemo to advance to the finals... that would be a true 'three-peat against Japan'! Defeating three top Japanese players! The plot, the hype... it's unimaginable! It would be a landmark achievement in the history of Chinese fighting games!"

After all, Japan has the world's number one fighting game and the most players.

They are indeed less interested in PC games.

As for League of Legends, it only became slightly popular in Japan when the LPL was about to disband.

Minister Zhang looked around and said, "Even if he loses, falling to any Japanese player, the backlash from the media will be directed at him personally, and will have a limited impact on our platform."

"Besides, there's a kid in the upper bracket, and he beat Tokido, didn't he? He might still have a chance. Moreover, we have the Tekken event the next day, and if Unreal participates, we'll have a lot of viewership and a safety net!"

"It's settled then! The path to godhood will be paved for him! Let's see if he has the ability to see it through to the end!"

If he can completely destroy all of this, it's no exaggeration to say that he's already halfway to becoming one of the top three fighters in the Chinese fighting scene.

However, the Douyu Cup is not prestigious enough. If you could win the final championship, it would be a completely different story.

This can be considered a ladder before ascending to godhood; as the official organizers of the Douyu Cup, they can only provide this ladder first.

Now that the leadership has made the decision, the staff will begin operations immediately.

Soon, the draw for the quarterfinals was officially announced on the big screen:

Upper half:
Kids VS Punk
MenaRD VS Infiltration
Lower half:
Li Fan VS Daigo
Fuudo VS Nemo
The moment the match schedule appeared, the entire stadium erupted once again!

Especially in the lower half of the draw, Li Fan's first match is against the legendary Daigo, and there are two other strong Japanese players in the same half. This draw is really unlucky.

"A death bracket! An absolute death bracket!" the commentator exclaimed. "Unreal players will face a series of challenges from top Japanese players in the bottom half of the bracket, starting with the legendary Daigo! This is an incredibly difficult path, but it is also... a path to legend!"

Instantly, the live stream chat exploded with messages, filling the entire Douyu live stream screen.

【Fuck! Beat Dawu! 】

[Three Japanese players in the lower bracket? Is Unreal Engine going to put on a lone hero show?]

[Douyu really knows how to play the game; I'm blown away by the script for the Fighting Cup!]

[Hang in there, Fan-ge! Get them! Who said there's something fishy going on? This fortune is getting worse and worse... We're surrounded by enemies!]

[Damn, looks like we're going to be eliminated in the first round. Daigo is tough to beat.]

[Hilarious! Where did that guy called the Demon King of the East go? What's he yelling about here?]

[Even Japan's top player has been eliminated; I really don't think this old man can make it.]

Inside the player area, Li Fan was slightly taken aback when he looked at the match schedule.

Then I found it interesting and a little exciting.

Daigo?

Then Fuudo or Nemo?

That's interesting...that's really interesting!

He felt as if his blood was heating up.

The experience that is not available in League of Legends was perfectly enjoyed in this competitive game.

In the shadows not far behind him, Ding Chunqiu, who had just packed up his things and was preparing to leave, also saw the match schedule.

He was taken aback at first, then a twisted and gleeful smile appeared on his face.

"Hahaha... Your good luck is over! You ran into Daigo in the first round? Let's see how you die! After you're completely crushed, let's see who'll still support you!"

He left the venue without looking back, as if he could already foresee Li Fan's crushing defeat.

That night, the keywords "Douyu Cup" and "Unreal" appeared all over the internet.

There are so many people discussing this...

On Weibo's trending topics list, hashtags such as #UnrealAdvancesToQuarters#, #UnrealDefeatsTokido#, and #DouyuCupBetOfDeath# quickly rose to the top of the list.

Discussion threads on various game forums, online communities, and social media platforms sprang up like mushrooms after rain, with replies coming one after another.

"A Rational Discussion: Unreal Engine Defeats Tokido! How Valuable Is It?"

How should we view Unreal Engine's individual skill level?

Upset? No! This is skill! A look at Unreal's terrifying performance in the Douyu Cup.

The Death Zone Arrives! Can Unreal Engine Perform a Miracle of Winning Three Rounds in Japan?

Daigo vs. Unreal: A Clash of Legends – Who Do You Think Will Win?

The replies to the post included enthusiastic support, cautious optimism, and of course, plenty of skepticism and pessimism.

In their view, winning a game was purely a matter of luck... It just so happened that Tokido wasn't in very good form, otherwise he wouldn't have lost to the kid.

Everyone knows the child's ability; in top-level competitions, he's at most a quarter-finalist.

Tokido just won the EVO championship... he's definitely still in his prime.

Isn't this situation simply because you're not in a good state?
Regardless, Li Fan's performance in defeating Tokido certainly boosted everyone's morale and confidence.

Everyone else is an old man, so what if we get matched with them? We can still easily win the game.

Advance to the finals! Let's utterly crush the Japanese fighting scene!
On the video platform, Bilibili's well-known gaming content creator, Unreal Little Fan, posted a video over twenty minutes long just two hours after the competition ended, with a very eye-catching title:

The Road to Godhood Begins: Analyzing Unreal's Amazing Performance at the Douyu Cup, Previewing the Baffle of Death, I Will Always Believe in Unreal!

The video begins with Li Fan using Chun-Li to kill Tokido, accompanied by thunderous cheers from the audience, instantly igniting the emotions within.

Yu Luo's voice was filled with passion: "Brothers! Did you see that? This is Unreal! When everyone was questioning whether he relied on luck or the draw, he defeated the newly crowned EVO champion, the Tokyo University Demon King Tokido, with a single victory! This isn't an upset, this is skill!"

In the video, he provided a detailed analysis of several key strategic moments in the three games between Li Fan and Tokido.

The analysis focuses on Li Fan's psychological qualities and decision-making abilities under extreme pressure, especially his two decisive decision-making choices, which he praised as strokes of genius and the ultimate embodiment of his composure.

It has to be said that Li Fan plays all kinds of games, which has also made his fans more willing to try other games.

By now, my loyal fans, while not exactly all-rounders, have at least a basic understanding of every game.

As soon as this status was posted, many people knew whose fan it was.

The video then switched to the quarterfinals matchups, with the lower bracket's "Unreal vs. Daigo" and "Fuudo vs. Nemo" putting immense pressure on all viewers.

Yu Luo's voice grew even stronger: "The Death Zone? That's right, this is indeed a hellish challenge! The first battle is against the living legendary beast Daigo! His Guile is the nightmare of all offensive players! Then we'll have to face either Fuudo's Mika or Nemo's Julian... But!"

The tone shifted abruptly, brimming with boundless trust: "But why can't we trust Unreal? He crossed over from League of Legends and won the Brazilian regional championship in a short time, then defeated the invincible Tokido in the Fighting Cup. He himself is writing a legend! This half of the bracket may seem like a dead end to others, but in my opinion, it's the path to godhood tailor-made for him!"

"If he can truly overcome all obstacles, defeat three top Japanese players in a row, and reach the finals... no, even if he only defeats Daigo, he will be enough to silence all the doubters! He will become the new flag bearer and pride of Chinese fighting games!"

At the end of the video, Yu Luo practically shouted: "So, don't hesitate, don't doubt! Let's cheer for Unreal together and uphold the backbone of Chinese MMA in the world. I believe in it, I've always believed in it! Fan Ge, go for it!"

"Don't think of this as some kind of miracle, because we believe in miracles, and miracles are miracles!"

Once the video was released, its views, likes, coins, and favorites skyrocketed, and it quickly climbed to the top of the platform's trending list.

The comments below were equally enthusiastic.

[The little fanboy is right! Unreal has proven everyone wrong with its performance!]

[The death zone? No, this is the ascension staircase to godhood! This time, I'm truly going to become a god!]

[A three-on-one victory! They've completely crushed the Japanese team!]

[Daigo is getting old; I believe Fan's Chun-Li can break through his defenses!]

I cried! It's been so long since I've seen Chinese MMA this exciting! I really hope we can win a championship in the upcoming world competition.

[Regardless of the outcome, as long as you dare to fight and persevere, I'll be a fan of Unreal for life. What I fear most is not even having the will to fight, being a coward to the death.]

I bet five cents that Unreal Engine will make it to the semifinals!

I bet on the finals! If I lose, I'll do a handstand and wash my hair!

Moreover, people weren't just talking about it online; offline, countless fans of Li Fan's other games or viewers who didn't know much about fighting games were also filled with anticipation for the quarterfinals of the Fighting Cup because of its high level of buzz.

Many people have already set their alarms, ready to tune in to the live stream on time to witness this epic match.

Late at night, in a hotel room.

After washing up, Li Fan leaned against the headboard.

[Gained: 6000 learning points]

[Gained: 1 free attribute point!]

Even with the composure he had cultivated since his rebirth, he couldn't help but widen his eyes and feel his heart pounding wildly!
What did I gain?

Quickly open the properties interface

[Learning Point]: 7250 points!
[Free Attribute Points]: 1 point!
When I won the Brazilian regional championship, I only had learning points and no free attribute points.

Today, just by advancing to the quarterfinals and defeating Tokido, I gained more than double the benefits I had before!
It even comes with a precious free attribute point!

"This..." Li Fan took a deep breath, "Is this the influence of top-level competitions?"

I originally thought I would only get free attribute points when I won the championship or runner-up, but I didn't expect to gain so many points just by advancing to the quarterfinals.

However, after a little thought, I understood the key point.

Although the Brazilian regional competition is also a formal event, it cannot compare with the Douyu Cup, which brings together the world's top players, in terms of the strength of the participating players, the level of attention the event receives, or the significance it represents.

What's more, it's a Street Fighter competition that's unfamiliar to most people.

This time, Douyu spent a lot of money, and a lot of popular science information emerged.

Everyone knows that their advancement to the quarterfinals came against Tokido, who had just been crowned EVO champion and was riding high. In addition, the fact that Tokido is a Japanese player who is doing well undoubtedly pushed the value and popularity of this victory to its peak.

The massive online uproar, the heated discussions and anticipation among countless players, the fervent support from fans... all of these combined naturally resulted in an extraordinary response.

In this situation, gaining free attribute points seems much more normal. "Tokido... I didn't expect that besides being eliminated by me, you would contribute so much extra." Li Fan couldn't help but smile. "This is... awesome!"

This unexpected windfall made Li Fan even more interested in tomorrow's match against the three Japanese stars in the lower bracket.

"Tomorrow... if I can really fight my way through the bottom half of the bracket, defeat Daigo, Fuudo, or Nemo, and even win the Douyu Cup..."

He could hardly imagine what a huge sum of money that would be!
Based on this trend, it's almost a certainty that I'll get at least some free attribute points!
Even more!

The benefits of learning these points will be astronomical!
He knew all too well how precious free attribute points were.

Adding this free attribute directly to the reaction, the reaction reaches 93 points.

"Looks like I'm really going to make a fortune from this lottery!"

Of course, that's what I thought, but the pressure is still there. Daigo's Guile is still a wall, no, Street Fighter V doesn't have a wall character.

Fuudo and Nemo are by no means minor characters who can be easily defeated.

But at this moment, Li Fan's heart was filled with motivation.

He must fight not only for honor, but also for the fans who support him.

Now, they are fighting for this huge reward that can truly enhance their own strength!

“Tomorrow…” Li Fan clenched his fist, “Let me see what kind of surprise these three Japanese heroes can bring me.”

The next day, Shanghai Hongqiao Tiandi Performing Arts Center.

The atmosphere inside the venue was even more enthusiastic than yesterday.

After all, in this competition, you'll be eliminated if you lose, unlike yesterday when there was a chance to make a mistake.

With the groundwork laid and build-up from the previous quarterfinal matches, the audience's emotions have been stirred to their peak.

The results of the first half of the bracket are in, and the audience's emotions have been ignited.

The kid continued his stellar performance from yesterday, pulling off another upset in a fierce battle against American prodigy Punk, winning 2-1 and becoming the first to advance to the semifinals!

The current format is a bit different from yesterday's; it's now a best-of-three series!

Meanwhile, MenaRD from the Dominican Republic demonstrated his champion strength, steadily defeating Infiltration from South Korea.

In the lower bracket, during the all-Japanese battle between Nemo and Fuudo, Nemo's Julian emerged victorious and will await the winner between Li Fan and Daigo in the semifinals.

The exciting matches continuously pushed the atmosphere to a climax.

Of course, everyone knows that the real grand finale of the day is about to begin.

In order to maximize traffic and popularity, Douyu officially scheduled the highly anticipated match between Li Fan and Da Wu as the last game.

When the big screen displayed the match announcement, "Unreal VS Daigo," the entire venue erupted as if a depth charge had been dropped, and the anticipation and passion that had been building up all day exploded at that moment!
"It's finally here!"

"Go Unreal!

"The first shot of the War of Resistance against Japan is fired today! Let's knock the Japanese fighting world senseless!"

The deafening roar nearly lifted the roof off, and countless light sticks and cheering sticks were waved wildly in the stands.

The number of viewers in the live stream has already exceeded 300,000!
[It's here! We've been waiting all day!]

[Go, Fan Ge! Take down the legend!]

[Let's have Daigo teach the younger players a lesson!]

[First stage of the death bracket! A great start! Let's take this one!]

[Blessed by the barrage of comments! May Fan-ge be blessed! He'll definitely win next!]

I'm too nervous to watch anymore!

[I bet a bottle of Coke, Unreal Engine will win!]

Guile is a nemesis to Chun-Li, why not switch to a different character? It seems unlikely.

[Don't be pessimistic, trust Brother Fan! Besides, wouldn't it be even more satisfying to have a Chinese female police officer arrest someone like that?]

Under the spotlight of countless eyes, the two main characters finally made their appearance.

"Dear viewers! We have finally arrived at the last match of our quarterfinals, and also the most anticipated one! Our dark horse from China, Unreal, who just eliminated Tokido, will face off against Daigo, the fighting legend from Japan!"

"This is a dialogue between legends, old and new, and it also raises the question: can Unreal Engine continue its legendary journey? Let's wait and see!"

First BO3
At the start of the match, Li Fan's Chun-Li displayed extreme responsiveness and aggression.

Daigo's Guile attempted to use his classic Sonic Blade to distract the enemy, but his idea of ​​building a defensive line was shattered as soon as it took shape.

In a mid-range standoff, Daigo seized the opportunity to unleash a sonic chop, but Li Fan’s Chun-Li made a precise forward dash and slid off the ground, perfectly dodging the projectile while pressing forward!

Daigo's Guile instinctively threw a punch to intercept, but it ran right into Chun-Li's EX Hundred-Crack Kick, which she had already activated!
"Beat! My god, Unreal's confirmation of that slide step to dodge the wave and then the EX Hundred-Fold Kick was too fast!"

But this is just the beginning.

In the subsequent match, Li Fan seemed to be able to see through Daigo's every intention, and repeatedly made the first move after being caught out in the normal skill exchanges, with the light effects of conventional counter attacks frequently flashing.

Daigo's signature positioning and defense proved powerless against Li Fan's terrifying pressure after his reaction speed was improved, as if an adult were easily beating a child.

This was something no one expected—everyone thought it would be a fierce battle, but how come the first match was won so easily?

2-0, Li Fan cleanly and decisively won the first BO3.

The audience continued to applaud and cheer, and Daigo's expression did not change much.

The second best-of-three series ended in a 1-1 tie!

Decisive game.

Daigo, this legend, demonstrated his resilience. He abandoned high-risk strategies, returned to the basics, and relied on experience and a sense of distance to play a steady style.

The Sonic Hand Chop's control and the Crescent Moon Kick's unwavering anti-air power created a suffocating tug-of-war, with health points slowly dwindling in tiny exchanges, a true test of patience...

Daigo spotted Chun-Li's forward lean and launched a swift punch.

However, Li Fan reacted extremely quickly, and Chun Li's light kick came out at almost the same time!

"Snapped!"

A crisp, clear sound rang out.

"Another close call! Unreal has gained the upper hand in the exchange of moves!" the commentator exclaimed excitedly.

Li Fan took the opportunity to cancel the V-Skill·Spinning Kick combo, and although he failed to form a combo, he successfully seized the initiative.

Daigo remained calm. He used Guile's long reach to his advantage and proceeded steadily, believing that as long as he didn't rush, he would eventually find a breakthrough by patiently looking for an opportunity.

Li Fan attempted to forcefully open up the situation using EX Ki Blast. Daigo dodged with a brilliant backstep and immediately countered with a standing heavy kick, his timing impeccable.

But the moment Guile lifted his heavy foot, Chun-Li's EX Spinning Crane Kick had already started!

With an invincible full-body spinning kick, the second kick arrived first, crashing head-on into Guile's attack!
"boom!"

The dazzling light effects are explosive!

"EX Spinning Crane Leg Smash! Unreal's reaction was completely predictive! So confident!"

This time, Li Fan did not waste the opportunity.

After all the EX Spinning Crane Kicks hit, immediately follow up with V to trigger a smooth edge combo that unleashes massive damage, instantly reducing Guile's health to almost zero!
Two crucial plays in a row almost secured the victory.

But Daigo did not give up; his legendary dignity sustained him until the very last moment.

With the match entering its final countdown, Guile, with low health, cowered at the edge of the screen, making a last stand.

Li Fan did not relax at all, and Chun-Li continued to press forward.

In a close-range probing attack, his low punch once again struck Guile, who was trying to counter.

Daigo, in a desperate situation, threw a final, powerful punch in an attempt to stop the attack.

In the blink of an eye, Li Fan's 93-point reaction speed advantage was fully demonstrated. He instantly switched buttons, and the EX Rotating Crane Leg started with an invincible frame rate!
The swift spinning kick arrived first, precisely penetrating the target of Guile's heavy punch and striking him hard!
"Ugh!"

Guile's last sliver of health was completely wiped out!

K.O!

"We won! Unreal won! They swept two best-of-three series, decisively eliminating the legendary Daigo, and advancing to the semifinals. The first hurdle of the bracket of death has been crushed just like that!"

The entire Hongqiao Tiandi Performing Arts Center erupted in cheers! Applause, cheers, and shouts created a sea of ​​fervor!

No one expected it to be so decisive and clean, winning by a score of 2-0!
All the viewers could clearly feel that Li Fan was even more terrifying today than he was yesterday!
It's like it's evolved once again...

Meanwhile, on the Japanese commentary channel broadcasting the live stream, the two commentators were already in a state of immense shock and near despair.

“Masaka…” The younger commentator, Xiao Teng, said in a trembling voice, “Da Wusang…Da Wusang was completely suppressed by Unreal. His reaction speed and his ability to confirm things are simply monstrous!”

The older commentator, Keigo, took a deep breath, trying to keep his voice steady: "Sukuni Ichi... no, this goes beyond 'impressive.' This pure, overwhelming difference in strength, especially in reaction time and the suppression of ordinary techniques, reminds me of a certain legendary being..."

He paused, seemingly searching for the right words, and finally, a title that was both childish and perfectly suited to the current atmosphere slipped out:

"The Empire's ultimate sense of justice..."

"Huh?" Xiao Teng was taken aback.

“That’s right,” Keigo’s tone carried awe at the incomprehensible power he possessed. “Watching his matches, especially today’s match against Daigo-san, his counter-attacks that came from behind, his reactions that seemed to predict the future… this is beyond the reach of ordinary humans. It’s an absolute sense that transcends common sense! This fighter from China, he is simply the Absolute Sensation of the Empire!”

"Both Tokido and Daigo have fallen to this Imperial God of Insight!"

"I don't know if Nemo can withstand the pressure next. If he can't win, then our Japanese fighting world will be wiped out! Three of the top fighters in the competition were eliminated by Unreal!"

Upon hearing this, the Japanese viewers watching the live stream immediately became extremely nervous.

This is something they find hard to accept...

After a short break, the semi-finals began immediately.

Kid defeated Pig King 2-1 and advanced to the finals.

Li Fan vs. Nemo.

Perhaps it was because the previous civil war with Fuudo in Japan had consumed too much of his energy and spirit.

Or perhaps it was because Li Fan's current state and aura had intimidated him... after all, he had eliminated two Japanese players in succession.

Nemo's Julian, a powerful player known for his precise control, seemed somewhat... helpless when facing Li Fan's Chun-Li.

First BO3
Nemo attempted to replicate the tactics he used to defeat Kid in the promotion match, utilizing Julian's long arms and legs for control and building up his V-Goblin.

However, Li Fan did not give him a chance to make a plan at his own pace.

Chun-Li's attacks were extremely fierce. The pressure from her stance kick and ki punches made it difficult for Nemo's Julian to find a comfortable range to strike.

Several attempts to counterattack with a heavy punch or a low kick were met with Li Fan's faster, normal techniques, and he was even hit with a counter-attack!
When Nemo finally filled up his V-gauge and activated Zeus's Guardian in an attempt to turn the tide, Li Fan's response was textbook-perfect.

Utilize Chun-Li's mobility to constantly maneuver, using non-ballistic skills like Hundred-Crack Kick and EX Ki Blast to harass and advance.

Zeus's golden shield seemed to have become a cumbersome decoration, completely unable to restrain Li Fan's agile attacks.

2-0, Li Fan won the first BO3 game almost effortlessly.

The second best-of-three series.

Nemo's face no longer showed his previous composure; instead, it was filled with anxiety.

Even though he tried to take the initiative, his excessive aggression only gave Li Fan more opportunities to counterattack.

Nemo's Julian pressed forward aggressively, but Li Fan's Chun-Li dodged the crucial skill with a precise backstep and countered with a V-triggered combo, bringing Julian to low health.

Although Nemo managed to win a round in a desperate situation with a beautiful command throw, tying the score at 1-1.

But in the decisive game, Li Fan gave him no further chances.

From the very beginning, they exerted suffocating pressure, and finally, with a magnificent CA, they devoured Julian's last bit of health.

2-0 in total score! Li Fan wins another game and advances strongly to the finals!

"The finals! Unreal has made it to the finals! He did it! He defeated Daigo and Nemo in succession, single-handedly breaking through the entire bracket of death!"

Meanwhile, the Japanese commentary booth broadcasting the live stream was filled with despair.

"No...it's impossible..." The young commentator, Teng, stared at the word "KO" on the screen, clutching his head with both hands, his voice trembling with tears. "Nemo-san...even Nemo-san...why? Why can't we win? Is Unreal really that strong?"

The elderly commentator, Keigo, slumped in his chair, as if all his strength had been drained: "The Empire's Absolute Sensation... The Empire's Absolute Senses..."

His voice suddenly rose: "This is not a sensory experience! This is...this is the Empire's assassin!"

"Unreal is a demon who exists specifically to hunt down Japanese fighters!! Tokido! Daigo! Nemo! Three, three top fighters, all fell at his feet! Utterly wiped out... Our Japanese team... Utterly wiped out!"

By the end, his voice was clearly choked with emotion.

The Japanese viewers in the live stream were completely overwhelmed with negative comments such as "Kuso!", "Majide?", and "Impossible!"

They simply cannot accept being humiliated like this.

All three of Japan's greatest heroes have been taken away!

"The Empire's assassins..."

Even Ryuko, who lives in Japan, couldn't resist seeing this and quickly brought the nickname back to Japan.

When Li Fan defeated Nemo with undisputed superiority and advanced to the finals, the entire Chinese fighting game community erupted in unprecedented jubilation!
[I wore it! I really wore it! The death zone? This is Unreal Engine's personal fashion show!]

[Two in a row! Daigo and Nemo are both down! They're in the finals.]

[The absolute feeling of the Empire? The Japanese commentator says they know how to come up with nicknames! Fan-ge is awesome!]

[It's now been changed to "The Empire's Assassin"! Specializing in killing top Japanese fighters, so satisfying!]

Who could have predicted this? Before the competition, who could have imagined Unreal Engine would reach this point?

[With so many top players participating this year, I never expected the final to be an all-Chinese derby!]

[This year's Douyu Cup really surprised me!]

【Rush! 】

Meanwhile, Li Fan, who was waiting backstage for the final to begin, also received a system notification.

[Gained: 1 free attribute point!]

[Gained: 2000 learning points!]

take off!

Judging from today's results, winning the championship will trigger another free familiarization point!

Without hesitation, this time I'm focusing on speed!

Hand speed: 91!

So much money!
(End of this chapter)