Chapter 398: The Season of Parting (Daily Transition)

The news of Arsenal reaching the pinnacle of Europe went viral across the internet in an instant.

A photo of Li Kang fighting with his hand bandaged shocked the world.

"One hundred thirty-one years of waiting, the Arsenal won their first Champions League title."

"Arsenal, triple champions!"

"Steel will, the conqueror with bandaged hands!"

"Beckenbauer: Li is a role model for young players."

"Cruyff: a great number four from La Masia."

"A hat-trick in the Champions League final, the super core of the triple‑crown Gunners!"

"A step‑by‑step guide to becoming a ceremonial midfielder: on Arsenal's "snowball" in midfield space."

"In‑depth analysis: how Arsenal strangled ten‑man Real Madrid."

"Arsenal announced: Wenger will no longer serve as the club's head coach."

Likes, shares, and comments surged wildly.

-【This is an unfair showdown; looking forward to next season's clash between Real Madrid and Arsenal!】

-【Our Arsenal is invincible, legendary Li Mingdeng!】

-【Honor and dreams, our Arsenal.】

-【Thirty years east of the Thames... don't bully the poor professor... what? The professor is leaving?】

-【A bolt from the blue!】

-【There's still the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup… how did he just leave like that! Arsenal had finally escaped the debt quagmire, it was time to enjoy the fruits of victory, so why did he just leave?】

-【At last the hardship paid off, but the ending is farewell.】

-【My chest feels suddenly blocked by something… my expressive ability has undergone a strange regression.】

-【The Wenger era at Arsenal has ended, but fortunately there are three championship trophies to see him off.】

-【The question arises: who can take over this triple‑crown Arsenal?】

The plane landed at the city airport in the dock area.

Countless Arsenal fans gathered at the arrival gate.

They held high banners and signs, welcoming the triumphant hero home.

Arsenal's head coach was surrounded by a ring of media reporters with their "long guns and short cannons".

"Arsène, why did you choose to say goodbye at the height of your honors?"

Wenger smiled warmly and said slowly, "I'm a bit tired."

Tired.

He didn't want to face again the flood‑and‑beast‑like "reverse warming tide".

He didn't want to keep worrying about the power struggle with the club's top brass.

He had experienced glory and a long slump during his twenty‑one years at Arsenal.

At the moment of parting, he had already left Arsenal a rich foundation for rebuilding.

A breeze from the Thames lifted the old man's white hair.

He adjusted his red tie and finally could zip up his coat calmly.

The Islington fans suddenly felt as if they had lost something, forgetting their past jeers and mockery of the old man, and now a strange emotion took hold of their hearts.

Colney Training Ground.

Li Kang was again pulled by the club's medical staff for a check‑up; Arsenal couldn't believe the medical standard in Cardiff.

"It's not just a dislocated fracture."

"The hand tendons also suffered severe damage… a rupture."

"The club should help Li refuse the Spain national team call‑up; he can't take part in the Confederations Cup."

The team doctor regretfully reported the test results to the coaching staff.

Boerde rubbed his forehead and said helplessly, "Li has given too much to Arsenal."

The coaching staff, filled with righteous indignation, weren't idle: they must appeal to UEFA and demand additional punishment for Pepe!

Li Kang changed into casual clothes and, surrounded by everyone, walked out of the medical room.

A system prompt sounded softly.

【The right‑arm fracture injury has been fully repaired.】

【The hand tendon injury has been fully repaired.】

Is that it?

He instinctively wanted to shake his hand, but that scared Morata and Welbeck nearby.

"Li, bear with it! Is the plaster making your skin allergic?"

Li Kang shook his head, thought it over, and could only stop the motion, letting his teammates relax their guard.

【Ding! Mission accomplished: showdown at the Champions League summit.】

【Mission receipt: congratulations, you've won your first Champions League trophy in your career! The road ahead is long…】

【Mission reward: Champions League treasure chest.】

A glittering treasure chest hovered in mid‑air.

Li Kang glanced at the prize pool—it was filled with recent Champions League final MVPs.

【2009 Xavi "Ultimate Control" module.】

【2010 Milito "Lone Army" module.】

【2011 Messi "Protagonist" module.】

【2012 Drogba "crushing" module.】

【...】

FirstTouch? Can the connection system even explain the full meaning of this term?

Li Kang's module panel gained another red-black soul, but the attributes did not change at all.

The 16/17 season ended, and as soon as the Arsenal players reached the parking lot, they were like wild horses that had broken free of their reins.

Giroud and Welbeck couldn't wait to date a female netizen.

Sanchez led the youngsters straight to the nightclub.

Mustafi directly took out a small balloon from the car and began inhaling laughing gas.

Chamberlain and Gibbs started smoking hookah.

The Gunners had suppressed their desires all season, and they wanted to fully release them tonight.

Several good husbands also hurried home to enjoy the warmth of family.

Finally, only Li Kang, Morata, and Maguire remained, the three 'honest people'...

Li, rest up well in London; I'll win the Confederations Cup championship for you!

By then I'll wear two jerseys, and after scoring I'll reveal your number!

Morata spoke with conviction.

Thinking about it: without Li, the Spain national team, comprised of the old, weak, sick, and disabled, would not easily win the championship, as most of the main players are injured and unable to play.

Besides the continental champions from each continent, the opponents also included the 2014 World Cup champions, the German team.

If, like the Brazilian team, they were slaughtered mercilessly by the steel torrent...

Maguire held back for a long time... then said: 'Li, I can't fight alongside you anymore! Arsenal has agreed to Manchester United's offer. Thank you! Next season, we'll meet as opponents!'

It's not the boss's intention; he wants to leave, and he hasn't interfered with Arsenal's summer transfer business.

Manchester United will give me a starting position, and the salary will be double what it is now...

Li Kang nodded, indicating understanding.

Understanding Maguire.

Besides Gabriel and Holding, Arsenal also had other options for center-back; selling the skyrocketing-valued Maguire maximized profit, which also seemed reasonable.

Sanchez and Welbeck will also join Manchester United; Arsenal's higher-ups already have a new forward in mind.

The club thinks Cazorla is too old, preparing to sell him back to La Liga side Villarreal.

Bellerin is also to be sold back at a high price to Barcelona.

Cech will take on the role of Chelsea's technical director.

Mertesacker will become a youth training coach for Arsenal's academy.

During the club's reform process, the new head coach sometimes wipes out the imprint left by the previous head coach, cashes in on high positions... and rebuilds the team.

The lineup that was hard to gel...

Maguire's voice grew softer and softer.

Li Kang's expression remained calm as he raised his left hand and patted the other's shoulder.

A year ago, who would have expected to experience another separation so soon?

Glory and dreams... are a very heavy crown.