“Victory,” he whispered, a fierce grin breaking through. Three years after retirement, the virtual world had reignited his fire. Defeating Raven (Battle-Axe), a former world runner-up, and Titan, the unstoppable champion—especially after their grueling duel—had been no small feat.
The town dissolved into pixels, and Ethan returned to the Combat Arena.
Xia National Livestream – 800 Million Viewers
The audience count had exploded during Ethan and Titan’s showdown. Host Lena Liu, alongside coaches Huang Yong and Qin Yiwen, struggled to contain their awe.
“How did Ethan pierce Titan’s heavy plate armor?!” Lena gasped, replaying the final strike in slow motion.
Coach Huang leaned forward. “Look closely. Ethan’s stance—he didn’t just thrust. He anchored himself like a stone pillar.”
The replay showed Titan charging, his 500kg armored frame a blur. Ethan’s spear met him head-on, not with a typical strike, but a Rending Strike—a technique blending defensive rigidity and explosive counterforce.
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“Ethan used Titan’s momentum against him,” Huang explained. “The impact drove the spear through the armor. It’s like a boxer’s counterpunch—amplifying the opponent’s power.”
Spectator Reactions
- Sophia Reed wiped tears, pride swelling. “This is the Ethan I know—unstoppable, unyielding.”
- Vincent Hale, watching from the shadows, nodded approvingly. “Footwork rooted, form flawlessly.”
- Gale, the 97-year-old assassin, smirked. “Kid’s got grit.”
Post-Battle Analysis
The livestream replayed key moments:
- Gale’s Ambush: His lightning strikes Ethan, countered by Ethan’s shields.
- Eliza Sharpe’s Precision: A single arrow felling Luna Dancer mid-leap.
- Titan’s Rampage: Crushing Kane and Marcus Quinn before clashing with Ethan.
“Ethan’s final move—Stone Pillar Thrust—wasn’t just skill. It was instinct,” Coach Qin marveled.
Livestream Chat Explosion
- “Ethan’s a MONSTER!”
- “How’s Titan’s armor even BREAKABLE?!”
- “Six six six!!!” (Translation: “AWESOME!!!”)
Donations Flood In
Ethan’s donation counter soared past Titan’s, cementing his status as the match’s MVP.
Closing Remarks
“This battle redefined virtual combat,” Lena declared. “From Gale’s lethal precision to Ethan’s genius counter—this is a new era.”
As viewers dwindled from 800 million, the legacy of Xia’s first Celestial-tier clash lingered. For Ethan, it was more than a win—it was redemption.