“That extreme?” Sophia gaped.
“His Fierce Tiger Evolution is High Stage. Footwork? At least Tier 3,” Ethan said, recalling Vincent Hale’s demonstrations. “Raymond’s agility surpasses even Master Hale’s.”
On-screen, Raymond danced through arrows in the snowfield, closing in on Eliza Sharpe. Six shots missed; the seventh grazed his robe. He slit her throat mid-sprint.
“A Celestial archer… trivialized,” Sophia breathed.
“The Three Kings dominate their domains,” Ethan explained. “Raymond—speed. Quinn ‘Colossus’ Mills—raw power. Alan Amilenko—flawless technique. Raymond’s footwork is history’s best, even in the virtual era.”
Sophia switched to a viral video: “Oracle Wang’s Celestial Rankings”—a controversial yet influential list.
Top 10 Rankings:
- Vincent Hale (Tai Chi Grandmaster): “Perfect technique. At his prime, he’d eclipse The Three Kings.”
- Raymond “Scar” Thunder (The Phantom): “Unmatched footwork. A living legend.”
- Zhou Yi (The Archer): “Renamed himself after the mythic archer Yi. His 50-meter rapid kills redefine close-range archery.”
Ethan’s Analysis:
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- Zhou Yi’s Mastery: “Five Celestials dead in seconds. His mobility and precision are inhuman.”
- Iron Lotus (Tier 4): “Seven wins in eight matches. Brutal with shield-axe, but outsmarted by Clifford in teamplay.”
- Clifford (The Bear): “Five-division boxing legend. Adapting to shield-axe, he’s a tactical genius. Future top three contender.”
Ethan’s Rank: 7th (Spear & Shield Prodigy): “13 wins, 2 losses. Outdueled Titan and Yang Yu. Youth = limitless potential.”
Sophia smirked. “Oracle Wang calls you ‘the youngest in the top ten.’ Pressure?”
“Fair ranking,” Ethan admitted. “Zhang Qing’s dual swords crushed me. She deserves 6th.”
Notable Entries:
- Zhang Qing (Blade Dancer): “Three-time women’s world champ. Dual swords blend lethality and grace.”
- Gale (The Ghost): “97-year-old assassin. Even Zhou Yi needed triple arrows to drop him.”
- Kane (The Redeemed): “Day 1 humiliation → Day 7 redemption. Now a Celestial staple.”
Controversy:
- Fans debated Gale’s 10th place (“Should be higher!”) and Clifford’s rise over Iron Lotus.
- Oracle Wang’s note: “One month from now, this list will burn. The Three Kings? Maybe one survives the top ten.”
Final Entry: Kane (Rank 36): “Day 1 meme → Day 7 menace. Never underestimate a world champ’s grit.”
9:00 PM – Task Space Launch
Sophia glanced at the clock. “It’s time!”
The virtual world’s Task Space—a new frontier blending exploration, puzzles, and combat—officially opened.