Chapter 18

In the live streaming room, the number of viewers kept increasing.

Li Miaomiao watched in amazement: "The virtual world has been open for nine hours, and everyone, whether practicing evolution techniques or battling, is a bit tired. There are so many people watching the live stream. In just a moment, the official live streaming room has already surpassed 30 million viewers."

"After all, it's the only live streaming room that is pinned to the top of the viewing platform," Xu Jingming also watched as the viewer count kept jumping.

At the commentary stand at this moment.

Host Liu Xin continued: "According to the data I have, there is currently no one in Xia country who has surpassed 40 stars at the Sun level. And 50 stars at the Sun level is the maximum... So, the only way to become a God level now is through the ranking tournament, which means their base combat power is at least 1200!"

"This is very difficult," Huang Yong said, "From what I understand, the base combat power of ordinary professional players is mostly around 200 to 300. Professional top-tier experts who can participate in A-level martial arts events generally have a combat power of 500 to 800, and those who can participate in the World Martial Arts Competition generally have a combat power of no more than 1000."

"1200, what level is that? That's the level of a potential martial arts master!" Huang Yong smiled, "Of the current 33 God-level experts, in my view, they are either renowned figures in professional martial arts, legendary figures in other combat styles, or extraordinary people from the general public."

"Extraordinary people from the general public?" Liu Xin was surprised.

"The general public harbors many hidden talents," Huang Yong smiled, "Like my master Liu Hai, who no one knew was so powerful before the first World Martial Arts Competition."

"There are also many female experts," Coach Qin Yiwén said, "Among humans, males and females each make up half. Now, with ten evolution techniques, five are for females, and their physical capabilities are no less than those of males. It can be predicted... that in the future, the proportion of female God-level experts will likely be around half."

"I also look forward to the battlefield where experts from different fields compete," Huang Yong said.

Host Liu Xin suddenly said, "Our live streaming room has already surpassed 100 million viewers! As of now, 33 people in Xia country have reached the God level, and the first God-level battle has eight people ready to go. Before it starts, let's talk about the participating God-level experts."

"First, the three who are openly live streaming: Zhang Qian, nicknamed 'Panda,' Sun Yuting, known as the 'Goddess of War,' and the archer Wang Yi," Liu Xin said, "Coach Huang Yong, you must be familiar with Zhang Qian."

"Panda Zhang, the number one internet celebrity in the martial arts and combat field," Coach Huang Yong smiled, "He previously had over 50 million followers online, known as the 'Martial Arts Kaleidoscope.' His 'Three-Pointed Double-Edged Saber' is definitely at the level of a martial arts master."

Coach Qin Yiwén, the female team coach, then said, "There were many doubts about his strength online because he never participated in the World Martial Arts Competition. But this time, he reached the God level on the first day the virtual world was open. He has proven himself."

"Many people can't believe that a big internet celebrity in the combat field could reach the God level before many professional players, but Zhang Qian has done it," Host Liu Xin said, "I look forward to his performance in this God-level battle."

In the stands, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao also noticed the live streaming room's popularity.

"The number of viewers has surpassed 160 million," Li Miaomiao exclaimed.

"This speed is really impressive," Xu Jingming said.

"Word of mouth spreads quickly. Once the battle starts, even more people will come. After all, this is the first God-level battle in Xia country," Li Miaomiao said.

Xu Jingming looked at Li Miaomiao and smiled, "Miaomiao, I've also queued up for this first God-level battle."

Li Miaomiao was taken aback.

"God-level battle? Jingming, you've also queued up?" Li Miaomiao asked, "Are you one of the eight?"

"Yes," Xu Jingming nodded.

"Jingming, can I see your personal combat stats? Don't worry, I won't tell anyone," Li Miaomiao's eyes were shining.

Xu Jingming tapped his finger, and the stats appeared.

Player: Xu Jingming

Gene Evolution Technique: *Tian Python Evolution Technique* (Intermediate 20%) (Practice Time 735 days, Cannot Upgrade)

Body: 115

Skills: Gun Technique (Level 2 75%), Footwork (Level 2 16%), Shield Technique (Level 2 62%)

Base Combat Power: 1380

Practical Bonus: 20%

Combat Power: 1656

"Wow..." Li Miaomiao looked as if she had seen a pile of jewels, extremely excited, "On the first day, your evolution technique is already at the intermediate stage? Base combat power of 1380, much higher than the God-level ranking tournament threshold of 1200. Even a fraction of your power is more than mine."

"Practical bonus of 20%? What's that? My practical bonus is 0%," Li Miaomiao looked at the stats, then raised her head to look at Xu Jingming, "Jingming, I've watched so many live streams, and many streamers have publicly shared their combat stats. Yours is the most impressive."

"There are always stronger ones, after all, 33 people reached the God level on the first day," Xu Jingming said.

"Jingming, you're going to be a big star! Once the battle starts, you ten will definitely get a lot of attention and fans," Li Miaomiao said, "I knew... your future would be a hundred or a thousand times better than before, but I didn't expect it to come so quickly. This is only the first day the virtual world is open! It's only been nine hours!"

At the commentary stand, Coach Qin Yiwén said, "In a cold weapon combat environment, the threat of an archer will be very significant. I believe everyone will see the performance of archer Wang Yi soon."

"Besides Panda Zhang Qian, archer Wang Yi, and Goddess of War Sun Yuting, Coach Huang Yong and I also know two other participating God-level experts: Master Dong Xu, the 'Deceptive Dual Sabers,' and Lian Shuang, the 'Niu Dao Female Knight,'" Qin Yiwén smiled.

"I heard this from my friends, and Master Dong Xu personally told me," Coach Huang Yong smiled, "Master Dong Xu is over fifty years old, a martial arts master of the older generation. He once placed third in the 11th World Martial Arts Competition. His 'Deceptive Dual Sabers' are endlessly variable, and many world-class experts have been defeated by his dual sabers."

"Lian Shuang, the 'Niu Dao Female Knight,' is also a coach for our national women's team," Qin Yiwén said.

"Many male team members have sought her advice on Niu Dao techniques," Huang Yong smiled, "Reaching the God level on the first day also proves her strength."

"Nine God-level experts are ready!" Host Liu Xin suddenly became excited, "It's almost there, just one more person to make ten. This God-level battle could start at any moment."

The number of viewers in the live streaming room continued to rise, surpassing 220 million.

Suddenly, Host Liu Xin, commentator Huang Yong, and Qin Yiwén all became excited.

"Ten people are ready!" Liu Xin's voice became high-pitched, "The first God-level battle is about to start!"

Xu Jingming, sitting in the stands, also received a notification: "Ten people are ready, the battle is about to start! Xu Jingming, please prepare your weapons and equipment."

"Miaomiao, the battle is starting, I'm going," Xu Jingming said to Li Miaomiao beside him.

"Hurry, hurry," Li Miaomiao urged excitedly.

Xu Jingming vanished in a flash.

"Dad, Mom, hurry, come over," Li Miaomiao immediately contacted, "Uncle, Aunt, Grandpa, the first God-level battle in Xia country is starting, and Jingming is participating. Hurry to the Xia country official live streaming room."

"Aunt, Uncle, hurry to the official live streaming room."

"Old classmates, the first God-level battle has started, have you watched it?"

"Kong Jie, Xiao Zeng, please forward this to get people to the official live streaming room."

Li Miaomiao kept calling friends and family, very excited.

"Your mom and I are already here," Li Chen'an and his wife came to their daughter's side.

"Miaomiao," Xu Hong and his wife, as well as Grandpa Xu, also arrived. Xu's mother said, "You just said that Jingming is participating in the first God-level battle?"

"Quick, look ahead, it's starting," Li Miaomiao pointed to the commentary stand.

...

At the curved commentary stand, Host Liu Xin, commentator Huang Yong, and Qin Yiwén all looked at the displayed battle space.

In the battle space, there were five people on the left and five on the right, already choosing their weapons and equipment.

"Ten God-level experts have all appeared. On the left side, there are 'Hercules' Gao Chong, 'Blood Axe' Wang Qiao, 'Niu Dao Female Knight' Lian Shuang, Goddess of War Sun Yuting, and a 97-year-old senior named 'Liu Jianfeng,' who seems to be unknown in the combat circle," Host Liu Xin was somewhat surprised. She could only see each person's name and age, but nothing else.

Of these five, the other four were well-known, but Liu Jianfeng was unknown.

The two national team coaches, Huang Yong and Qin Yiwén, also looked puzzled. They knew many people in the circle, but they had never heard of this name.

"A 97-year-old senior reaching the God level on the first day is indeed impressive," Huang Yong said.

Host Liu Xin continued, "On the right side, there are five people: archer Wang Yi, 'Gun Devil' Xu Jingming, legendary boxer Wu Sai, 'Deceptive Dual Sabers' Master Dong Xu, and the familiar Panda Zhang Qian," Host Liu Xin said.