Volume One, Chapter 15: Where Does Your Confidence Come From?
“Post-match interview?”
“What’s going on here?”
Wang Yaozu was utterly baffled and hurriedly asked.
On Earth, having a post-match interview in League of Legends tournaments was understandable—after all, there were hosts for that.
But this National Destiny League of Legends? He hadn’t seen a single host from start to finish!
“Captain, have you forgotten? After every match on the Divine Arena, the gods require the MVP to participate in a post-match interview,” said the top laner Huang Renxing with a cheerful grin, his eyes full of admiration.
After all, if it weren’t for Captain Wang’s MVP-level performance on Sion, how could they have won this match?
Gods?
Hearing that word, Wang Yaozu was momentarily stunned, then quickly retrieved a memory in his mind.
The so-called gods were the “referees” of the Divine Arena, or rather, its “masters.”
Because this Divine Arena was brought to Blue Star by the gods themselves!
Who exactly the gods were, and what their purpose was in bringing the Divine Arena, nobody knew. But one thing was certain: if you defied the gods’ demands, you would face corresponding punishment!
“So, I have no choice but to accept the post-match interview, right?” Wang Yaozu said blankly. As an atheist, he naturally didn’t believe in any so-called gods.
But the things happening on Blue Star were too mysterious, so until he could investigate thoroughly, Wang Yaozu could only temporarily “bite the bullet.”
“Of course you can’t refuse!”
“Captain Wang, our Huaxia has lost too many matches. The morale of the entire nation has been severely crushed.”
“So this post-match interview is a perfect opportunity to boost the spirits of all Huaxia people!” said the jungler Hao Tianzhen excitedly. After all, such a chance was extremely rare for all of Huaxia.
“I understand—boost the morale of all Huaxia, huh?”
“This is an opportunity I definitely can’t miss!”
Wang Yaozu’s eyes burned with determination. Without hesitation, he ended the post-match calculations.
Immediately afterward, before Wang Yaozu could react, the environment around him shifted again, transporting him to an even more dazzling space.
On the massive surrounding walls, a continuous stream of bullet comments from viewers all over the globe was rolling by.
“This must be the so-called post-match interview zone.”
“But why is there still no host?”
“I’m kinda curious what those gods actually look like.”
Wang Yaozu muttered to himself. Just then, the voice of the Divine Arena echoed throughout the space.
[Welcome to the post-match interview, Wang Yaozu of Huaxia’s Qilin Team!]
[Please greet the global audience first.]
Without even giving him time to prepare, the Divine Arena immediately entered the post-match interview phase, causing Wang Yaozu to inwardly grumble but still force a smile.
After all, he was now facing the entire global audience!
“Hello everyone, I am Wang Yaozu, mid laner of Huaxia’s Qilin Team,” he said calmly. Although this was his first post-match interview, having watched plenty on Earth gave him some experience.
[First question: Wang Yaozu, as the last remaining team from the entire nation of Huaxia, what would you like to say after winning this match?]
The question from the Divine Arena sounded routine, but Wang Yaozu’s answer was anything but.
“I want to say something simple: since we are already Huaxia’s last hope, in the upcoming matches, we will definitely not disappoint any Huaxia people!” Wang Yaozu declared solemnly, causing all Huaxia viewers watching the live broadcast to erupt in cheers.
[Second question: Wang Yaozu, when you say ‘not disappoint,’ do you mean breaking past Huaxia’s previous top 100 finish or making it into the top 48 again?]
Clearly, the Divine Arena possessed some wisdom, immediately following up based on Wang Yaozu’s first answer.
“Top 48?”
“As the nation with the richest cultural heritage in the world, the country with the largest population, and the strongest comprehensive strength globally,”
“Huaxia’s goal has never been to settle for a mere top 48!”
“But rather… the championship!”
Wang Yaozu’s words hit the mark with resounding conviction, briefly plunging the Divine Arena into silence.
Yet at the same time, the live stream’s bullet comments erupted into a storm!
[Audience from the “Stick” Country]: Championship? Haha, they just got lucky winning one match and already dare to shout championship goals? This Huaxia guy must be out of his mind!
[Audience from the Sakura Country]: Huaxia people don’t know their place. With your strength, you want to claim the global championship? Have you even asked our powerful Tokyo Team from Sakura Country if they agree?
[Audience from the Lighthouse Country]: If I remember correctly, Huaxia’s best historical record was only 44th place worldwide, and that was five years ago. And now this guy actually wants to win the championship?
[Audience from the “Third Country”]: Wait, they don’t even have the Ganges River! Did this Huaxia guy sneak some of our Ganges water and lose his mind?
[Audience from the Eagle Country]: A reckless Sion player thinks he can defeat every team and take the championship? Haha, that’s the funniest joke I’ve ever heard!
In an instant, countless jeers flooded in, seemingly trying to shatter Wang Yaozu’s lofty ambitions with words.
But to all the Huaxia viewers, Wang Yaozu’s declaration only invigorated their spirits beyond measure!
“Well said! Our ultimate goal has always been the championship!”
“Though the goal is grand and difficult, where there’s a will, there’s a way. With Captain Wang’s spirit, Qilin Team’s final result will certainly not be poor!”
“Alright, alright. Even if the ultimate goal is the championship, as long as Qilin Team aims for it, at worst they’ll break into the top 48!”
“Go Captain Wang! Go Qilin Team!”
Huaxia viewers enthusiastically encouraged Wang Yaozu. Deep down, they knew the odds of Qilin Team winning the global championship were minuscule.
But in front of the global audience, they refused to dampen his morale or diminish their own pride!
[Final question: The eighth Divine Arena has only completed five rounds so far. Although only 256 teams remain, every team is incredibly strong.]
[So where does your confidence come from, believing you can lead Qilin Team into the top 48, or even win the championship?!]