Chapter 381: One Side is Sentiment, One Side is Business

As the star of Tianxing, she wanted to find a little comfort from her team members, however.

"Haha, ever since Arths arrived, I really feel like our bad luck has vanished!"

"That's for sure, we're full of spirit during training, we are invincible, for Arths!"

"Long live the goddess!"

"Should we go find Arths to celebrate?"

"That's a great idea, we can do that. Anyway, we have several days of rest ahead; relaxing is also for better preparation. Let the Team Leader go and ask her. I thought we were going to be eliminated!"

Forget it, I'm tired, let it all be destroyed.

The GRU Military Academy was also filled with dejection. Opportunities had existed, but the tactical execution of Camera in the team battle was too good. They struck whenever there was an opening and left when there wasn't, never relying on luck. The internal team voice communication was also very precise; every team member considered the overall situation rather than just looking at the opponent in front of them. Through constant maneuvering, they eventually formed a massive advantage and took down the tenacious GRU. In truth, if they had fought a head-on five-on-five, the odds would have been at most fifty-fifty. The victorious Camera members were screaming wildly.

The popularity in the live stream room had exceeded three billion, but the Earthling audience really couldn't hold it in anymore; their anger was off the charts. They had suffered three consecutive defeats, and only North Caro and Tianjing Martial Arts remained. Even if North Caro got in, Tianjing Martial Arts had almost no chance. Being the only remaining seedling in the top eight, this was a fall of more than just a little bit.

Look at the Moon People, furious.

The happier the Moon People were that night, the more miserable the Earthlings felt. Of course, the Martians weren't doing much better. They had hoped to win, but the tactical arrangements of Huoyun had major problems. It was rumored that internal conflicts had broken out, with Team Leader Guibian and Vice Captain Sa Wutian blaming each other for the chaotic command...

Losing the game and losing their composure.

Tianjing Martial Arts advanced, and A Youyou was very happy. However, she hadn't disturbed Li Hao these past two days; this should be the time when Tianjing was most intensely preparing for battle. Eternal Team—even though they had won the pilot duel during the exchange match, mecha combat was a different matter, and it was a team effort. From Tianxing's victory, one could see that the strength of each position, unity, tactics, and so on, every aspect could influence the outcome. And Eternal Team was truly strong in these areas; they were last year's champions, after all.

The overall atmosphere at Tianjing Martial Arts was still very good. In fact, there was no pressure in playing against Eternal, because... no one had any expectations for them anyway. Tan Ziyuan, Sheng Man, and Lu Lingxiao, the three sisters, hadn't been idle at all; they had organized all of Eternal's combat videos perfectly, categorizing them by detail. As soon as an opponent appeared, they worked through the night, and they had already discussed tactics several rounds. But these were just references; how to actually fight would only be known when they truly faced them.

Wuzang and the others didn't have any psychological burden; they just had to give it their all. Having experienced the round against Langwu—failure, dejection, and then rebirth in the team battle—everyone had grown rapidly through this psychological journey. Even Zhou Naiyi had let go of much, not to mention that she now had Aofei by her side. Aofei could not only answer many of her questions but, more importantly, provide matching abilities.

Zhou Naiyi's copying ability was quite troublesome and had many restrictive conditions, such as the ability not exceeding the scope of her understanding and capacity. At the same time, she needed to sense the ripples, which required the other party's cooperation; that was why she could copy the abilities of Ma Long and Wuzang. Zhou Naiyi was actually quite hesitant. Before she could even make such a request to Aofei, Aofei took the initiative to let her try.

"Senior Sister, I won't repay this favor; just put it all on Li Hao's account." The two tried for over two hours; Zhou Naiyi's face was flushed red, and beads of sweat fell onto her fair neck. Aofei was also drenched in sweat, but the two were in very good spirits.

"He doesn't owe me; it's I who owe him. You don't need to mind." Aofei smiled. In fact, during the Tianjing exchange match, she had already grasped the general nature of Zhou Naiyi's ability. This was definitely an ability that was average in the early stages but had terrifying growth potential. More importantly, Zhou Naiyi's intelligence was not limited to the copying itself.

"Where is he? The battle starts tomorrow, he really doesn't take Eternal as a threat," Zhou Naiyi laughed. Aofei, standing to the side, couldn't help but chuckle and wiped away her sweat.

"You don't need to worry. Second Brother definitely has a plan; he must have something more important to do." During the break, Aofei and Zhou Naiyi drank water and chatted. Two beauties together were truly a sight to behold. Looking at the elegant Aofei, Zhou Naiyi felt a bit envious.

"What do I have to worry about? But what could be more important than the S Tournament?" Zhou Naiyi still didn't quite understand in her heart.

Aofei smiled, "Who knows? Ever since I met him, I've never known what he was busy with. I really have high hopes for you all tomorrow."

"It mainly depends on the performance of Cheng Konghai and Wuzang; we have to win two matches before talking about the team battle," Zhou Naiyi knew this in her heart. "What level is Cheng Konghai at now? If it's just Flowing Heart Martial Arts, it's actually quite difficult. It's said that Yemi already possesses a Soul Root."

Aofei shook her head, "The Golden Zone is just a technique and ability; the mecha itself is still a power that transcends current human limits. One cannot neglect one for the other. Tianjing Martial Arts is already very strong as a whole; you must face your own strengths squarely."

"When you put it that way, I feel confident," Zhou Naiyi smiled. The recognition from Aofei was very empowering for her.

Aofei suddenly smiled, "Ant is the closest warrior to the level of Second Brother and Xilian. At the very least, the last battle was definitely not his full strength. We are all looking forward to it."

To what extent had the former number one fierce general of the Hunters recovered? And what kind of power did his secret mecha trump card possess? As a pilot, Aofei also wanted to know.

Li Hao was on his way. He had squatted in Kepler for another day, and his four legs were numb from squatting, but he still hadn't gotten a straight answer. This Leader was also a coward; he actually didn't dare to force his way in.

The Skycom rang, and Li Hao hurriedly answered, "Hello Boss, thank you for your hard work, Boss."

"Haha, Team Leader Li, good luck tomorrow! All the employees at Colorful Pizza are your firm backing. You must defeat the Eternal Team!"

"Boss, just call me Little Li. Thank you all, I will work hard!" Li Hao clenched his fist.

"I know the outside world looks down on Tianjing. The betting site actually gave you odds of 1 to 3.8. It's outrageous! I bet one thousand on you; this is the first time I've placed such a heavy bet!"

"Boss, don't worry, you will definitely make money!" Li Hao said confidently.

The Boss was happy. The famous Little Li was still as humble as ever. He had indeed bet one thousand on Tianjing Martial Arts, while simultaneously betting one hundred thousand on the Eternal Team. On one side was sentiment, on the other side was business.

Li Hao opened the Skycom to search the betting odds. Holy crap, Tianjing Martial Arts team battle win, 1 to 3.8; individual win, 1 to 8.9...

This, this.

Li Hao dialed the Skycom without hesitation. On the other side, Dita and the others were celebrating. Hearing the Skycom vibrate, Dita took a look and walked out calmly, finding a quiet place.

"Dita, congratulations! Advancing to the top eight, mighty and domineering!" Li Hao said enthusiastically.

Dita smiled proudly, "It's alright, mostly luck. You guys also need to work hard tomorrow. Although Eternal is very strong, you also have a chance. Whoever is calm and pays attention to details will receive the blessing of luck."

Dita hadn't been carried away by victory; she was even happier that Li Hao still remembered her.

"Ahem, that... there's a matter, ahem..."

"What is it? Just say it directly, why be polite with me!" Dita was in a great mood. Whatever request he made at this time, even if it were a bit excessive, she would agree to it.

"Can you lend me 200,000?"

"Oh, what for?"

"I want to bet on us to win," Li Hao said. This money was practically a gift, why not take it? He felt like a fool, as if he had missed out on a hundred million.

Dita burst into laughter, "You have this interest? You're overthinking it, contestants aren't allowed to participate."

"Betting on myself to win isn't allowed either?" Li Hao felt a bit upset upon hearing this; this was too sad.

Looking at Li Hao's undisguised disappointment, Dita licked her lips, "Relax, I'm teasing you. How much do you want to bet? I'll handle it for you. As long as it's not too much, there won't be any problems."

"250,000, Tianjing individual win."

"Ah?" Dita was stunned, "Are you sure?"

"200,000?"

Dita rolled her eyes, "I'm asking you, does winning the individual matches against Eternal mean you're going to take out the Eternal Team four-to-zero or four-to-one? Although it's not a lot of money, there's no need to throw it away."

"Feels about right," Li Hao said.

Dita was speechless. This person didn't seem like a human when he was humble, and he didn't seem like one when he was arrogant either.

The base of the defending champion Eternal Team had the best conditions and the best location. The Heavenly King Fan Liweite was the type of person who could rely on his looks but insisted on winning championships. Moreover, his handling of the media was top-notch, which made the current prestige of the Eternal Team truly high. Because their opponent was Tianjing Martial Arts, this spot was also predetermined to be in the bag. However, inside the Eternal Team, it wasn't like that at all; the pressure was on their side. Tianjing Martial Arts was the most underestimated team; he would rather have played against North Caro.

The staff members were busy. In the data, the structural diagrams of every team member of Tianjing Martial Arts were clear. They had another round of technical characteristic analysis, which was basically thorough. Zhou Naiyi, Wuzang, Cheng Konghai, Ma Long, and Zuo Xiaotang had all been targeted in every aspect, making it convenient for the contestants to directly seize the opponent's weaknesses for attacks if they encountered them.

The Moon People's work in this regard was very meticulous. Wuzang's basic skills were solid, but he was too steady; his characteristic was that he would rather miss an opportunity than make a mistake. One must not provoke such a person; under provocation, they were prone to extraordinary performance. In the final decision, one could take a risk and gamble; the chances of winning would become greater.

Zhou Naiyi: Her ability characteristic was roughly to imitate others, but the effect was limited, and the scope of imitation was mainly simple things. Her thinking was delicate, and her tactics were good, but her confrontation ability was poor; she couldn't fight hard battles and belonged to the auxiliary warrior type.

Zuo Xiaotang: A genius Sniper. His shooting feel was top-tier even in the S Tournament, but his techniques in other areas were relatively rough. He had major personality flaws, weak willpower, was obsessed with two-dimensional culture, and was easily disturbed by emotions.

Cheng Konghai: Nicknamed Ant. He was a very strong warrior in the past, currently focusing on Heavy Armor, power-type, ability unknown. Judging from the previous two matches, he was very arrogant and full of desire for performance.

Li Hao, EMP codename Puppet, possesses comprehensive skills, a vast Mecha arsenal, is above the Flowing Heart Martial Arts level, and has an arrogant and conceited personality.