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Chapter 165 The Two-Time Fighting Champion!
On the final stage, the lights are focused.

On the giant screen, Unreal Engine is on the left and a child is on the right.

The final match was surprisingly between two Chinese players!

Chinese Derby!

Even the most daring prophets wouldn't have dared to predict this before the match.

At most, some people said Li Fan could advance to the finals before the competition started, just for the sake of traffic.

However, before the match, he was still ridiculed by many people who said that these fighting game streamers were only interested in traffic and didn't care about the real situation.

Unreal is undoubtedly talented, but there's still a significant gap between them and top-tier players.

Making it to the quarterfinals is already pretty good, let alone wanting to advance to the finals. If you're a fan, then you can understand, after all, Unreal's Void Cult is also exaggerated.

In any case, nothing bad about Li Fan can be said on the forum. If anything does, this group will really issue a "kill order," and you'll see notifications with over 99+ hits as soon as you open the forum...

Most people no longer dare to speak carelessly in the comments section, but some who like to interact are still enjoying it.

After all, as long as you attack Li Fan, people will interact and chat with him, which is much more ruthless than Uzi and Clearlove.

However... it's actually happening now!
Li Fan has made it to the finals!

This gives those commentators who make pre-match predictions to generate traffic a feeling of exhilaration.

Didn't I make the right prediction?
You haters, say something again!

Don't you people in the fighting game community feel any remorse for saying I'm doing this for traffic?

I clearly have an accurate understanding of Unreal's capabilities!

Hehehe, Unreal is Unreal, no wonder fans of it usually have a winning streak!

At this moment, the commentator's tone was also very excited.

After all, with two Chinese players in the final, it was already certain that the championship would belong to China.

"Welcome back, viewers! After two days of competition, we have finally reached the final of the Street Fighter V event in this year's Douyu Cup!"

"This is a match destined to be recorded in the history of Chinese fighting games, featuring Unreal, who fought their way out of the death bracket and eliminated three top Japanese players: Tokido, Daigo, and Nemo!"

"Facing off against the King of Fighters legend Kid, who emerged from the top half of the bracket and is in equally hot form, having defeated formidable opponents such as Punk and MenaRD!"

"Both players are in top form, this match... is going to be incredibly exciting!"

"However, no matter who ultimately lifts the championship trophy, it will be a victory for Chinese fighting games! But there can only be one champion."

Will Unreal continue his dark horse legend and be crowned king, or will Kid prove that his position in the Street Fighter world is as solid as that of King of Fighters and successfully defend his title? Let's witness it together!

The atmosphere inside the venue grew increasingly heated as the commentary warmed up the crowd.

However, those who previously supported the child have now returned to Li Fan's side.

After all, they came to the scene to see Li Fan, and they supported the kid because of his international matches.

In fact, many people feel this way: whenever they see domestic players competing against foreign players, they psychologically hope that the domestic players will win.

But when it came to the civil war, they still supported whoever they wanted to support.

The live stream's popularity has once again reached a new high, with the number of online viewers exceeding 350,000!
[A Chinese derby! A high-profile affair!]

Regardless of who wins, tonight is a night of celebration for Chinese MMA!

[Go, Fan Ge! Go all the way to the bottom! Lift this damn championship trophy!]

[Keep calm, kid! What you need to do now is win this championship to prove yourself as the best player in the country.]

To be honest, I really didn't expect this script!

My palms are sweating from nervousness! Go Unreal Engine!

Backstage, Douyu Esports Operations Center.

The atmosphere here was even more tense than at the front desk, but it was a kind of excited tension.

On the huge monitoring screen, the number representing the number of people online in the live broadcast room jumped wildly.

It eventually stabilized at the astonishing number of 350,000, and continues to grow slowly!

"Minister Zhang! It's broken! It's broken! 350,000 online! It should continue to rise. It hasn't reached its peak yet. Our servers are under a lot of pressure, but it's still within a controllable range!" A technical manager's voice trembled.

Three hundred and fifty thousand people!

This is a number I never dared to even imagine.

"We occupied three of the top five spots on Weibo's trending topics! The Douyu Cup finals, the Unreal Kids finals, and Chinese MMA fighters taking both the championship and runner-up positions were all on the list!"

The staff were busy reporting various data.

They have put a lot of effort and resources into this event, and the overwhelming success they have achieved is the best reward!

Minister Zhang stood in front of the big screen, hands on his hips. Although his expression did not change much, his slightly trembling fingers betrayed his inner elation.

"Good! Good! Good!" He said "good" three times and patted the project manager next to him on the shoulder heavily.

"Stay calm, you absolutely must stay calm! The finals are about to begin, we absolutely cannot afford to falter at this crucial moment! Tell the guys in the tech department to be on their toes, the prize money is doubled tonight!"

"Yes, Minister!" the project manager replied excitedly.

Minister Zhang took a deep breath and stared intently at the screen.

“Three hundred and fifty thousand… just for the finals of a fighting game tournament…” he murmured, shaking his head. “This Unreal Engine… it’s a fucking money magnet! A natural star! This is their livelihood.”

He recalled the scene when he overruled everyone's objections and decided to pave the way for Li Fan to become a god.

Although he was optimistic about Li Fan's potential, the fact that he could unleash such tremendous energy still exceeded his most optimistic estimate.

But thinking of this... the smile on his face slowly faded.

The higher Unreal's popularity and traffic, the more Douyu can benefit from it for two or three days, ultimately benefiting Huya.

But after all, Huya has signed Unreal!

Just as Minister Zhang predicted, before the Douyu Cup finals even started, the news that Li Fan and Xiaohai would meet in the finals went viral across the internet.

At Huya Live's headquarters, several senior executives were all smiles.

Looking at Douyu's exaggerated popularity and the trending topics related to Li Fan, Operations Director Wang felt no jealousy whatsoever. Instead, he slapped his thigh and laughed heartily, "Great! Well done, Unreal! Douyu has really given us a big gift this time!"

"Old Wang, aren't you laughing a little too soon? This buzz is coming from the Douyu platform."

"Early? Not early at all!" Mr. Wang pointed at the screen with great enthusiasm. "These 300,000+ online viewers, and the potential users attracted by the trending topics, who are they remembering now? Unreal! Douyu has spent so many resources and invested so much effort, which is equivalent to handing over traffic to Unreal in front of players all over the country."

"The reason you haven't been promoted after working here for so long is because you have a low standard!"

"Think about it carefully, a star player who just fought his way through the death bracket in a top-level tournament, stepping over the corpses of world-class players like Tokido, Daigo, and Nemo to reach the finals, and even has a chance to win the championship!"

"What level has his popularity, his proven skills, and his fan base reached after this Douyu Cup?"

"He's no longer just a top League of Legends player; he's perfectly proven his status as an all-around esports champion. His cross-industry influence and ability to break into new circles are immeasurable!"

"The all-around king of esports! We can add those words to the cover when we make it."

Another person in charge of marketing adjusted his glasses, his face also full of smiles: "That's right, Douyu has gained a lot of attention and short-term traffic this time, but it has still benefited us. Once the hype of the event is over, Unreal's main live streaming venue will be on our Huya. Most of the people attracted by the event will eventually settle on our platform. Douyu opened the channel for this wave of traffic, and we are the ones who store and nurture the fish in the end!"

"Immediately issue the order," General Manager Wang said seriously, his smile fading. "Once the Douyu Cup ends, regardless of whether Li Fan wins or not, our publicity department must go all out to capitalize on his popularity..."

"understand!"

"Douyu, thank you so much this time." He couldn't hide his smile. "You guys have gained popularity these past two days, so Huya will take care of the long-term traffic and buzz!"

In the contestant's seat, the young Zeng Zhuojun slowly put on his headphones, blocking out all the cheers from the crowd. After all, it wasn't cheering for himself, so it was easy to affect his mindset.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart...

This is completely different from the mindset at the start of the tournament, where the player wanted to defend their title and prove themselves.

At this moment, he felt a complex emotion that was difficult to describe.

Having come this far, defeating Punk, over MenaRD, and reaching the finals, this should have been a source of pride.

But for some reason, looking at the ID "Unreal" evoked a sense of unreality and a subtle pressure.

But if you had a different ID, like Tokido, at this moment you might be thinking about giving it your all.

“Unreal…” he murmured the name to himself.

Before the match, many people in the industry viewed this League of Legends superstar who had crossed over from other fields with a critical eye.

I think he may have talent and popularity, but his true strength, especially in the highest level of competition, is still lacking.

But the child had watched Li Fan's live streams many times and knew very well how incredibly skilled Li Fan was...

And reality has proven this.

Tokido, Daigo, Nemo... these are all well-known names in the fighting game world.

They were all cut down by Li Fan as easily as chopping melons and vegetables!

Especially his astonishing reaction speed and millimeter-precise confirmation of the counterattack. It was evident from the later matches that Li Fan seemed to have become even stronger through this game!

"Can we really win?" The thought popped into my head uncontrollably.

The child discovered that he couldn't see through his opponent at all.

Li Fan's playing style is not only incredibly solid in terms of fundamental skills, but also full of unconventional and unpredictable inspiration, as if there is no limit to his abilities.

Facing a powerful and in-form opponent, even a seasoned veteran like him felt a long-lost sense of pressure.

“I must… give it my all.” He gripped the joystick tightly.

No matter who the opponent is, we've come this far, so we must give it our all to win the game.

On the other side of the stage, Li Fan's expression was different from the child's solemnity; his eyes sparkled with excitement and fighting spirit.

Finally... it matches up!

Zeng Zhuojun, a child, is a living fossil in the Chinese fighting circle and a true legend!
From King of Fighters to Street Fighter, his name has been a constant presence throughout the history of Chinese fighting games.

Being able to face such a legend on the final stage is one of the ultimate challenges he has been eagerly anticipating in this competition!

He fought his way through the Death Zone, defeating Tokido, Daigo, and Nemo. The system's generous rewards further enhanced his strength.

At this moment, he is at his peak, and his confidence is higher than ever before.

He longed for this victory not only for the championship trophy and the system's rewards, but also to validate the results of his training over the past period.

Especially when facing the strongest fighter in Chinese fighting history, Kid!
Just thinking about the upcoming confrontation is incredibly exciting and exhilarating.

"Come on, kid!" Li Fan took a deep breath. "Let me see how strong the future number one fighter in China is now! How much of a future can he have?"

Amidst thunderous cheers from the crowd, the first game of the finals officially began!
Li Fan's Chun-Li and the child's Jamie started by testing each other in the opening rounds.

Instead of launching an attack, the two engaged in a high-level game of strategy.

Cammy moved slightly back and forth, using his excellent maneuverability to intimidate Li Fan, and occasionally harassing him with light kicks and punches from a distance. His main purpose was to test Li Fan's reaction rhythm.

Li Fan's Chun-Li, on the other hand, played steadily and calmly, controlling the distance and always staying outside the range of most of Cammy's normal moves.

When faced with harassment, he either stood still to deflect the punch directly or chose to move backward to perfectly avoid it, showing great patience.

Occasionally slide forward and then quickly press the foot button to unleash a hundred-crack kick, which not only builds up energy but also applies continuous pressure to the child's rash forward movement.

In this situation, the child is the first to seek change!
He seized the moment when Chun-Li's Hundred-Crack Kick was finished, and unleashed a rapid spinning attack.

Cammy instantly slides towards Chun-Li, a dash move with both risks and rewards; if blocked, it will put her in a disadvantageous position.

Li Fan reacted top-notch, pressing the defense button precisely and firmly blocking Jamie's charging kick!

"The kid's attack has been stopped! Unreal has a chance to counterattack!" the commentator shouted.

But the child's experience was on full display at this moment. He anticipated that Li Fan would counterattack, and the moment his quick spinning attack was blocked, he immediately cut into a close-range command throw.

This is also a classic game-theoretic suppression tactic employed by Jamie.

But Li Fan seemed to have anticipated his opponent's prediction!
Instead of using a normal counterattack, he instinctively jumped to avoid it.

It was this clever little jump that caused Jamie's command throw to miss, leaving him noticeably stunned due to the failed throw!

"Beautiful! Unreal's little jump to dodge command throw is so brilliant!" the commentator exclaimed.

The opportunity was fleeting! Chun-Li in the air immediately used Crane Kick Slide, stomping one foot on Cammy on the ground.

But the child's reaction was equally superb. Realizing that the attack had missed, he immediately pulled back to defend and steadily received the aerial pressure.

In the first round of psychological warfare, Li Fan gained a slight advantage with his amazing reaction and positioning, but failed to convert it into a substantial health advantage. Both sides handled the situation perfectly.

But everyone thoroughly enjoyed watching it; it was a contest between top-tier masters.

The child changed tactics, frequently using Jamie's core aerial skill, Spiral Arrow, making the move unpredictable by varying jump heights and timings, and continuously putting pressure on Li Fan's air defense.

Li Fan's air defense mainly relies on Chun-Li's heavy punches, and he successfully shot down Cammy in the first few waves.

But the child has great patience and adaptability. During a low-altitude spiral arrow attack, he accurately calculated Li Fan's 2HK attack frame, successfully baited out the anti-air technique, and landed steadily to get close!
Cammy's pressure was at its maximum when she got close!
The child demonstrated top-notch skills in both striking and throwing, delivering a continuous barrage of light attacks to Chun-Li's defense, while simultaneously using special techniques such as canceling a punch to catch an arrow to suppress the frame rate.

They really put Li Fan under a lot of pressure, one wave after another, and the pressure they exerted was immense!
Just when everyone thought that Li Fan would collapse under this airtight suppression, it was only a matter of time.

But Li Fan was still thinking about how to fight...

"That's not enough... He'll probably break through his defenses by now, won't he?"

The child, Jamie, closed in again, landing a light punch on the defense, followed by a light kick.

Just as Li Fan had predicted, after the third light kick hit, Jamie's body made a slight forward lean, which was the starting position for the command throw!
It's now!

Just when almost all the viewers, including the commentators, thought that Li Fan would be forced to defend again or try to break through, Li Fan's Chun-Li moved!

But it's not about splitting the throw or retreating; it's about suddenly pressing the light punch + light kick button to activate VT1 Ki-Action at the critical frame before Cammy's command throw animation!

Golden energy instantly surged around him, granting him a brief period of invincibility with throws. He also used the forward dash frame of the energy combination to push away the enemy's position, and his first attack on the first frame accurately hit Cammy!
"Oh?! It's VT Ki-A! The frame rate is just too perfect!"

The next moment, Cammy's command throw was rendered ineffective due to the opponent's invincible throw technique, and he was also interrupted and staggered by Ki's impact!

This is not passive avoidance, but rather using VT's invincible mechanism to precisely counter the pre-cast animation of throws, turning the game into a one-sided crushing victory!
"He fooled him! Unreal wasn't even thinking about breaking the throw; he activated his VT to switch throws and launch an invincible counterattack!" The commentator reacted instantly. "My god! He used his VT energy at the most crucial moment of the game, completely predicting the kid's command throw habits. This mastery of both psychology and mechanics is divine!"

The whole place was in an uproar!

The child never expected that Li Fan, under such immense pressure, would dare to directly exchange VT for an invincible counterattack, and even precisely timed the pre-cast animation gap!

The feeling of having his rhythm completely read sent a chill down his spine.

"Oops!"

However, it was too late.

Jamie, in her staggered state, became Chun-Li's perfect target.

Without hesitation, Li Fan unleashed a combo that he had practiced countless times in his mind to maximize damage.

VT Qi convergence hits → forward light punch confirmation → standing heavy punch → EX Hundred-Crack Kick cancellation → middle punch follow-up → CA Phoenix Wing Fan!
Chun-Li's figure transformed into a golden gust of blue wind, her EX Hundred-Crack Kick locking Cammy firmly in place.

The ultimate killing move, the Phoenix Wing Fan, unleashed countless leg shadows, like a blooming lotus of death, completely engulfing the immobile Jamie!
boom!boom!boom!boom!
A series of chilling sound effects accompanied by the frantic evaporation of health echoed throughout the entire venue.

KO!
A comeback! A last-minute winner!

The first game is over! On the big screen, Li Fan's Chun-Li stands on the field with low health, while Xiaohai's Jamie has already fallen to the ground!

The score is now 1-0, with Li Fan in the lead!
"They won! Unreal has taken the first game! Despite being at a significant disadvantage, Unreal has shown us what top-tier mental fortitude and strategic ability truly mean!"

"He wasn't passively taking hits; he was waiting for an opportunity, a chance that could be fatal! His decision to use the VT switch to launch an invincible counterattack was a stroke of genius!"

[Holy crap!!! What kind of brain is this?! VT is actually being used like this?!]

[I was completely stunned! The precise timing of the throw, the pre-cast animation, the precise control of the frame rate—it was absolutely brilliant!]

[Fan Ge: I heard you're good at betting? I'll use VT to turn the tables on you!]

[The child must be stunned, he got counter-killed?]

[Hardcore critics, speak up! Who said Unreal couldn't withstand pressure?! Judging by their performance, they're the champions!]

[Awesome! Absolutely awesome!]

In the players' seats, a child is watching the screen.

"sharp……"

Despite the pressure, the child managed to win a game, but in the decisive game, he was still one move behind, and Li Fan won the first game.

In the second match, Xiaohai and Li Fan played a full game. Xiaohai fought desperately in the deciding game and succeeded, bringing the score to 1-1!

The audience watched the third match begin with bated breath!
No one expected the game to be so intense! All three rounds went the full distance!
The refresh rate of the live stream comments slowed down, as if everyone was holding their breath, afraid of missing any moment.

The third match, the first game.

The child's eyes became more focused than ever before, even with a do-or-die attitude. He played without holding back, pushing his performance to the limit, and his main strategy was that the best defense is the best offense!

From the start, Jamie displayed amazing aggression.

Without much probing, he immediately charged forward to close the distance and unleashed a barrage of suppression. Every light attack he executed and every frame trap he set was almost perfect.

Li Fan's Chun-Li tried to stabilize the situation, but the child's current state had already exceeded the normal limit.

In a mid-range exchange, Li Fan's Qi Gong Palm was anticipated by the child, who made a precise forward dash through the Qi Gong wave and instantly closed in!

"The kid dashes forward and dribbles through the water! Beautiful!"

The child, who was close behind, gave Li Fan no time to react, unleashing a series of fluid and powerful attacks.

Low middle kick → Standing heavy punch → Cannon nail cancel → Forward dash → Standing middle punch → V-tech spiral cut → Spiral arrow!

Damage dealt to the maximum! Chun-Li's health instantly dropped to zero!
Although Li Fan tried his best to fight back and attempted to find a counter-attack opportunity using VT, the child's defense was airtight and did not reveal any flaws.

Ultimately, with a significant disadvantage in health, Li Fan's Chun-Li was taken down by a powerful kick from the child.

KO!
In the third match, the child took the lead, with a score of 1-0!

"He won! The kid withstood the pressure and scored first in the final match!" the commentator exclaimed excitedly. "This is the kid's ability to adjust and his big heart. In the face of adversity, he brought his performance to its peak!"

After all, playing in competitions big and small isn't for nothing. The fact that the kid became the first legend is largely due to his rich competition experience.

The live stream chat also saw some comments like "Kid is awesome!" and "General Zeng, stay calm!" After all, he has won so many championships and still has quite a few fans.

After losing the first point in the deciding game, Li Fan's fans were on tenterhooks. [Oh no, it seems like Fan-ge's performance has been affected!]

Don't panic! Trust in Fan's ability to adapt! He easily dominated the Mid-Season Invitational, Street Fighter can definitely turn the tide!

[Oh no, is it really going to be a reverse sweep?]

The championship is within reach, hold on, Unreal!

The third match, the second game.

Li Fan is now fighting with his back against the wall. If he loses this round, the child will turn the tables on him.

In such a desperate situation, the pressure is naturally immense.

Li Fan took a deep breath, feeling his opponent's unstoppable momentum, but his own fighting spirit was also ignited.

"Just because you're strong doesn't mean I'm weak. Is this my limit? No, it's far from enough!" he muttered to himself.

The second round begins!
Li Fan's playing style has become more proactive and aggressive. The defensive counter-attacking style is only suitable for playing steadily when leading, but now he must take the initiative to break the deadlock.

Instead of passively waiting for the child to attack, he used his Qi Gong Palm to remotely restrain him, precisely controlling the timing of his jump, and turning the tables to put pressure on Jamie.

The child continued his strong performance from the previous game, still focusing on close-range pressure.

But this time, Li Fan's air defenses were like they were equipped with a precision guidance system, and every jump Jamie made was ruthlessly shot down by precise crane-foot strikes.

The turning point of the game occurred in the middle game.

The child, Jamie, risked using a low-altitude spiral arrow, which was accurately predicted by Li Fan. Chun-Li input the command in advance, and an EX Chi Palm was launched, hitting Jamie precisely before he landed!
"The EX Qi Palm hit! This is Unreal's chance!"

Li Fan did not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Chun-Li instantly rushed forward and closed in, unleashing a textbook-perfect combo.

EX Qigong Palm Hit → Forward Dash → Standing Punch → Revolving Crane Kick Cancel → VT1 Qi Gathering → Forward Dash Light Punch Confirm → Phoenix Wing Fan!
A burst of light flashed, and leg shadows surged like a tide!
Cammy's health bar was emptied like an avalanche!
K.O.!
"Beautiful! Unreal! A perfect combo that drags the match into a decisive game!" The commentators' voices were hoarse from the series of spectacular plays. "The third game is tied 1-1! The championship will be decided in this battle!"

The whole place was excited!

The audience supporting Li Fan chanted his name wildly, the sound almost lifting the roof off the stadium.

【Aaaaaaah! We've tied it!】

[I knew it! Brother Fan will never let you down!]

[This is confirmed! This combo is too solid!]

The ultimate showdown is here! Win one game and you're the champion!

[Let's create a miracle! A professional League player lifts the Street Fighter championship trophy!]

At this moment, executives from Douyu and Huya had all stood up, staring intently at the screen, their palms sweating profusely—they were all hoping Li Fan would win the championship, because only his victory could generate the biggest buzz.

On the contestant's bench, both the child and Li Fan took a deep breath and quickly got into the zone.

There is no turning back in the deciding game; victory or defeat hangs in the balance.

Both players were 200% focused, extremely cautious during the set phase, and every move they made was a matter of life and death.

Health points were slowly decreasing with each small exchange, and neither side could easily gain the upper hand. The atmosphere was so tense it was suffocating, and both players and spectators were on edge.

At the crucial moment, the child launched another attack!
Cammy charged forward and probed with light attacks. Li Fan chose to defend and waited for an opportunity to counterattack.

Suddenly, the child delivered a very subtle low kick to Chun-Li's defense, quickly followed by a light punch followed by a medium punch to complete the combo!

"The kid hit it! 2LK followed by LP and then MP! Perfect confirmation!" the commentator exclaimed.

2LK→LP→MP→Cannon Nail Cancel→Dash→Standing Heavy Punch→Arrow Fall!

boom!
A powerful combo! Chun-Li's health instantly plummeted to a disadvantage!
"Got it! The kid has gained a health advantage in the deciding round! The pressure is now completely on Unreal!"

Li Fan's fans at the scene covered their mouths, their eyes filled with worry—the situation was becoming increasingly dangerous!
Li Fan's Chun-Li has less than 30% health left, while the child's Cammy still has more than half of her health left; the difference is obvious to the naked eye.

"Are you going to lose?"

"No, it's not over yet!"

Under Li Fan's guidance, Chunli used her remaining health to launch a final maneuver. She no longer sought a direct confrontation, but instead used every means to delay and restrain, searching for a glimmer of hope.

The child used a steady and safe approach, gradually whittling down Chun-Li's remaining health.

Time ticked by, and Chun-Li's health bar was almost empty, with only a few wisps left.

Just when everyone thought the outcome was decided, the child's Jamie used a long-range arrow to end the match, which was a safe way to control the game.

But in that very instant!

Li Fan did something that everyone found unbelievable: he charged forward at a rapid pace!

"He charged forward! Unreal Engine, he charged forward!"

Just before the arrow was about to hit Chun-Li, the invincibility frames of the dash took effect, and Chun-Li instantly closed the distance with Cammy!

The child clearly hadn't expected Li Fan to fight so desperately when he was low on health, and subconsciously entered a defensive command.

At the very moment Chun-Li finished her dash, her finger had already pressed the button that would decide the outcome, unleashing her super special move with her energy gauge fully charged!

Stand and punch → cancel Qigong palm → CA Phoenix Wing Fan!
Li Fan was betting that the kid would be good at defense, and that this sudden burst of speed would create an opportunity!
"Phoenix Wing Fan! Unreal has unleashed CA at the last minute! Will it hit?!"

Cammy was in a defensive stun and unable to make any moves. He could only watch helplessly as countless blue leg shadows, like a judgment of fate, completely engulfed him!
KO!
A comeback! Victory!
"They won! Unreal won! The championship belongs to Unreal! They did it! The genius who descended from League of Legends has been crowned king on the highest stage of fighting games!" The commentator roared with all his might, his voice filled with excitement and shock!

On the big screen, the image of Chun-Li standing tall with her bloodied body and Cammy falling was frozen in time.

With a final score of 2:1, Li Fan won the final and took the championship of the Douyu Cup Street Fighter V event!
In an instant, the entire venue was engulfed in a sea of ​​frenzy!

Golden rain fell from the sky, and all the lights focused on Li Fan!

Douyu also did this, creating a golden rain effect that really sets the atmosphere.

They knew there were a lot of League of Legends fans at the event, so the effect was great, and the atmosphere immediately became lively.

"Unreal! Champion! He is the champion! From a top superstar in League of Legends to a champion in the fighting game world! What amazing talent and strength! Tonight, he is crowned king, and fighting games welcome a brand new king, Unreal!"

Li Fan suddenly stood up from his seat, raised his clenched fist high into the sky, and let out a cathartic shout!
This championship is different from the regional championship he won in Brazil.

The opponent was the legendary kid, and I fought my way up from the death bracket!

This championship is also of great significance.

The fan zone was completely in a frenzy, with flags waving and shouts deafening, almost lifting the entire venue.

"Brother Fan is awesome!"

"Brother Fan is so excited! He seems even happier than if he had won the League of Legends championship."

"That's right, your feeling is correct. It's definitely more enjoyable than playing League of Legends."

"Playing League of Legends is work; playing other games is life."

On the other side of the stage, the child slowly leaned back in his chair and took off his headphones.

He lost...

But strangely, the intense resentment I had anticipated did not last long.

He recalled the entire final match, especially the thrilling final game, Li Fan's unbelievable low-health charge and ultimate prediction...

"I was just one move behind..." he muttered to himself, realizing that he had lost to a true monstrous genius.

The feeling of being completely figured out and failing to win the game was bitter, but it also made him completely convinced of his defeat.

He stood up, composed himself, and walked to the center of the stage.

Under the spotlight, Li Fan met the child who walked over.

The two smiled at each other, shook hands firmly, and then embraced tightly.

"Well done, you're amazing." The child patted Li Fan on the back.

"Thanks, bro, you're under a lot of pressure too," Li Fan replied.

Immediately afterwards, the grand award ceremony began.

At this moment, the host excitedly walked onto the stage, his voice booming: "Let's once again give a warm round of applause and cheers to congratulate Unreal, the champion of this year's Douyu Cup Street Fighter V event!"

The atmosphere reached its peak when Li Fan raised the heavy championship trophy high with both hands!

The sound of camera shutters clicking incessantly captured this moment, destined to be recorded in the history of Chinese fighting games.

We are the champions! Fan Ge is awesome!

[Tears welled up in my eyes! From League of Legends to Street Fighter, you will always be our pride!]

[A new king ascends the throne! Chinese combat sports have a future!]

Haters! Open your eyes and look! What is this?!

[The All-Round Esports King! Well-Deserved!]

The live stream was flooded with a barrage of comments, and its popularity reached a new high.

At Huya headquarters, CEO Wang excitedly began making arrangements: "Quick! Activate all promotional channels immediately! Replace all posters, copy, and splash screen recommendations with congratulations to Unreal for winning the Douyu Cup. We must capitalize on this wave of popularity!"

The image of Li Fan holding up the championship trophy instantly spread across the entire internet.

On Weibo, related topics skyrocketed in popularity.

[#UnrealDouyuCupChampion#] Suddenly became the number one trending topic.

[#The Rise of Chinese Fighting Games#] followed closely behind, climbing to third place on the trending topics list.

The hashtag #UnrealEmpireKiller#, brimming with youthful exuberance and high-spirited energy, has climbed into the top ten trending topics!

Clicking into the entry reveals it's already flooded with Li Fan's fans and excited fighting game players.

[Holy crap! He really won! From a League of Legends pro player to a national fighting game champion, does anyone know just how many game championships Brother Fan has won?]

[By defeating Tokido, Daigo, and Nemo along the way, and then beating Kid in the finals, this championship is incredibly prestigious!]

Who says China has no fighting game talent? Unreal is our new god!

[Japan's golden generation of fighters was completely crushed by our own people this time! They even broke through our defenses and started shouting out their nickname, "Imperial Killer"?]

Within the fighting game community, both veteran players and streamers were completely abuzz, and many posted messages expressing their admiration.

[I must apologize to Unreal! Looking back, I was short-sighted! He displayed not only amazing talent, but also top-tier composure and strategic intelligence! This championship is one of the most prestigious Street Fighter championships in China in recent years, especially considering his consecutive victories over three top Japanese fighters: Tokido, Daigo, and Nemo. This achievement is enough to make the world of combat sports re-evaluate the strength of Chinese combat sports!]

What does it mean to deliver a crushing blow? Unreal Engine 2 delivers! He proved with his actions the reaction time, mentality, and learning ability of top esports players—the title of "Empire Killer" is well-deserved! Tonight is a night of celebration for Chinese fighting games!

The nickname "Imperial Killer" was brought back from Japan.

The main reason was that after Li Fan defeated Tokido and Daigo in succession, especially after defeating Kid in the final to win the championship, the two Japanese commentators responsible for the Japanese broadcast both had obvious sobs in their voices when commenting.

"Another Chinese player... Unreal... He's practically a murderer born to shatter our empire! Tokido-san, Daigo-san, Nemo-san... all the players we're so proud of have fallen before him..."

This emotionally charged commentary was edited into a video, added with Chinese subtitles, and spread on platforms such as Bilibili and Kuaishou.

[Haha, sorry but I really laughed, the Japanese commentator was completely flustered!]

[The Empire's Assassin! That nickname is so cool! Fan-ge is awesome!]

[You can feel their despair even through the screen; Unreal Engine has truly demonstrated its national strength this time!]

[We used to be the ones watching the Japanese athletes perform, but now it's their turn to be afraid of our athletes! Awesome!]

This sentiment of promoting national prestige quickly resonated with many ordinary netizens who didn't previously pay attention to fighting games.

This victory of Li Fan has had an impact far beyond the small circle of fighting games themselves.

Huya Live's platform promotion also followed immediately, with the homepage's featured image all showing Li Fan holding up the trophy in a cool pose, accompanied by the caption: Unreal wins Street Fighter V championship!

The reception of this surge in traffic was flawless. A large number of new users attracted by the event flooded into Huya, followed Li Fan's live stream, and eagerly awaited his first live stream after winning the championship.

At this moment, Li Fan, guided by the staff, arrived at the interview area next to the main stage.

The beautiful host asked, "Unreal! First of all, congratulations again on winning the Douyu Cup Street Fighter V championship! How do you feel holding this trophy? Is there anything you'd like to say to your fans who have always supported you?"

"I'm so excited! Really, so incredibly excited!"

"This championship means a lot to me. First of all, I want to thank all my fans who support me, both those at the venue and those watching the live stream. I can feel your cheers, which have given me tremendous strength!"

Li Fan looked at the area below the stage that was going crazy for him, waved his hand vigorously, and attracted another wave of screams.

"Then, I also want to thank my opponent, Kid. He is a respectable and legendary player. Playing against him in the finals was very stressful. I also learned a lot from him. This victory was hard-won, and I cherish it very much."

The host then asked, "In this competition, you fought your way out of the lower half of the bracket, which is known as the 'group of death,' and defeated three world-class Japanese players: Tokido, Daigo, and Nemo. In the final, you defeated Kid. Many people say that the value of your championship is unprecedented. How do you evaluate this journey?"

Li Fan smiled and replied, "I give it my all in every match. Tokido, Daigo, and Nemo are all extremely strong players. I guess I was lucky to beat them."

"This competition was more like a valuable learning and exchange opportunity for me. Being able to compete against so many top players has given me a deeper understanding of the game Street Fighter V."

Even after the interview, the online discussion about "Empire Killer" Unreal Engine remained as heated as ever.

All eyes were now on Tekken 7, which was set to begin the following day.

[Waiting for Fan Ge to continue his rampage in Tekken 7!]

[A champion every two days? I know this script all too well!]

[A fighting game all-rounder, huh? That's way too much!]

Riding on the momentum of his Street Fighter V victory and amidst high expectations, Li Fan once again stepped into the Douyu Cup arena.

Unlike the thrilling and dangerous Death Zone in Street Fighter V, Li Fan's journey in Tekken 7 demonstrated absolute dominance from the very beginning.

The chosen character, Demon Ren, displayed powerful aerial combos and breathtaking suppression; in Li Fan's hands, the character seemed to be given a soul.

In the first round of the competition, facing a well-known domestic player, Li Fan accurately dodged a key throw with a sidestep, and then used a gorgeous combo starting with "Wind God Fist" to take away most of his health, winning easily.

Holy crap! This devil's got something!

[That lateral movement feels just as good as his Chun-Li!]

[No, is it possible to reach this level in just one month of practice?]

In the following matches, Li Fan continued his winning streak.

Whether it was the Leopard King player who excelled at defense and counter-attack, or the Flying Bird user who loved to launch a frenzied attack, they all fell to defeat.

His Demon King fighting style is fierce, but it also carries the calmness and calculation honed in Street Fighter V.

They can always find the weaknesses in their opponents' habits and open up the situation in the most efficient way.

The damage from combos after launching the enemy into the air is incredibly consistent...

After the first day of competition, Li Fan advanced strongly into the quarterfinals with an absolute advantage of not losing a single game!

[We've reached the quarterfinals! And we've dominated the entire competition!]

[Feels easier than playing Street Fighter? Is it just my imagination?]

[It's not an illusion, Fan Ge is just too strong! His adaptability and game understanding are monstrous!]

On the day of the finals, perhaps intimidated by Li Fan's performance yesterday, his opponents today clearly felt greater pressure when facing him.

In the quarterfinals, Li Fan faced off against Lili Man, a top player whose main player was Lili.

The opponent tried to harass Lily with her mobility and mid-range attacks, but Li Fan's Demon Ren seemed to have a premonition, dodging Lily's jump kicks several times with crucial ambush points, and then countered with a deadly aerial combo, directly breaking the opponent's mentality and easily advancing to the semi-finals.

In the semifinals, the opponent was Nobi's Japanese player, an experienced Mishima Heihachi user and a core player in the Japanese region.

The Mishima family's Electric Wind Fist and Devil Jin's Wind God Fist clashed fiercely in mid-air, sparking exhilarating flames. The two were evenly matched for a time.

At the crucial moment, Li Fan once again demonstrated his terrifying composure and ability to adapt.

After his opponent reached match point, he twice managed to turn the tide while at low health!
In the end, they finished with a spectacular Rakshasa Gate, narrowly advancing to the finals!

[My goodness! They even managed to translate this!]

[My heart can't take it! Is Fan Ge's mentality made of iron?]

[Empire Assassin is this ruthless even in Tekken!]

[Another Japanese player eliminated! That nickname is definitely fitting; they specialize in eliminating Japanese players.]

At this moment, the Japanese commentator felt completely dizzy watching the scene unfold before him.

Unreal, what are you trying to do?!

In the final, Li Fan's opponent was JDCR, who had fought his way out of the upper bracket, and he was also in excellent form.

The opponent, relying on Farak's stance changes and diverse derivative moves, defeated many strong opponents in previous matches.

However, all of this seemed to have lost its effect in front of Li Fan, who was already completely focused.

The final round turned into a solo show by Li Fan!

In the first round, Demon Ren started with a Dark Stun, followed by a full-damage combo and a Wall Collapse, instantly establishing an advantage.

In the second round, the opponent tried to press forward, but was accurately cut off by Li Fan's Naraku Low Slash, and was taken down by another aerial combo.

Later, the opponent's mentality clearly lost balance, and their attack became impatient. Li Fan seized a huge flaw, and Demon Ren transformed into his ultimate form. Demon Laser followed by Hell Gate directly sealed the victory!

KO! VICTORY!
"Champion! Another champion! Unreal! He did it!" I could hardly believe my eyes. "Just two days after winning the Street Fighter V championship, Unreal has once again stood on the highest podium of the Tekken 7 event!"

On the big screen, the demon Ren stands proudly!

Double crown!
[A two-time MMA champion! My God! What an incredible player!]

[From Street Fighter to Tekken, a seamless transition and championship win in both?!]

[The Empire Assassin evolves into a dual-wielding demon king of fighting games!]

[Brother Fan! You are my one and only god!]

[This dominance... I declare that the domestic fighting game industry has entered the Unreal era!]

Weibo's trending topics have exploded again:
[#UnrealDoubleCrownWinner#]

[#EsportsAllRoundKing#]

[#EmpireKillerSweepsDouyuCup#]

(End of this chapter)