The fishing ground I opened has become a national leisure destination

Chapter 544 Annual Grand Slam

"It's so brutal."

"These guys are in such bad form this year that they managed to keep me out of the quarterfinals."

"Another runner-up finish."

"Just focus on playing the games honestly and advance step by step."

Some were happy, while others smiled bitterly and sighed.

Even Zuo Xianjin, who reached the top three last year, only finished ninth in this year's Masters Tournament, just missing the quarterfinals and not even qualifying for the 'King of Kings' trophy.

"I thought Deng Gang would be Wang Heng's biggest challenge on his road to the championship, and the two would have a rivalry at the Masters. I didn't expect Deng Gang to suddenly appear out of nowhere."

"Is He Haibin on drugs? How did he manage to surpass Deng Gang and take second place?"

"This result is a huge step forward compared to the first-class competition."

"They finished third in the knockout stage, then won second place in the semifinals. At this rate, won't they be the champion in the final?"

"This script looks familiar."

The live stream audience was discussing the results.

The top eight were as expected; whether it was Wang Heng and Deng Gang, Hua Xin and Yi Zhe, or Jia Dong and Zhu Qing, they all performed as expected.

Only He Haibin and Wang Bin have shown significant improvement in their results compared to other types of competitions, especially He Haibin, who seems poised to challenge for the Masters title.

The final day of the competition.

In the Masters final, the audience is most looking forward to seeing who will win the championship and who will pose the greatest threat to Wang Heng.

"The format of the third stage final is the same as the first two stages. Eight players will compete for the championship, runner-up and third place. Those who are not first-level competitive fishing masters will be directly promoted to the first level technical level title. The champion will receive the 'King of Kings' honorary trophy and a very generous prize."

The eight contestants were ready. After Hao Wei explained the rules and reminded them of the rewards, he blew the starting whistle, and the eight immediately baited their hooks and cast their lines at top speed.

"歘~"

Just seconds after casting the line into the water, the sound of the rod being lifted was heard. Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see that He Haibin had taken the lead in lifting the rod, pulling it up with a strong, forceful motion, and a crucian carp flew through an arc and landed precisely in the fish basket.

"This efficiency is terrifying."

"He's really going for the championship, isn't he?"

"Master Wang is about to encounter an opponent even more terrifying than the head coach."

"To be precise, this game might be more threatening than the head coach's game. He Haibin's actual level is probably slightly inferior."

"Don't panic, these are all basic operations. We've won competitions that are much harder than this, let alone this is just the beginning."

He Haibin's efficiency exceeded many people's expectations.

Judging from past achievements, although He Haibin is a fishing master, it is still difficult for him to reach the top in the country, and he has not even made it to the final stage in some competitions.

But now, in the finals, it caught the fish first and maintained its frequency, actually occupying the first position. The state it showed was completely aimed at the championship.

"It seems that competitions can indeed hone one's skills; He Haibin's technique must have undergone a transformation."

Not only in the live broadcast room, but even Chairman Wang, who was watching the competition on stage, was somewhat surprised by He Haibin's performance, and at the same time felt gratified and happy.

Only with the continuous emergence of fishing masters can the sport of fishing continue to develop.

"No matter what, He Haibin is a first-class competitive fishing master, and his fishing skills are beyond doubt. It's just that his performance in competitions affects his results, and this time he just happened to be at his peak," Chen Yuan said with a smile.

Having lived two lives, he knows the trajectory of development that others do not. It seems that even with his butterfly effect and Wang Heng, a top master, it would be difficult to stop the inevitable course of events.

This year should be the year He Haibin receives his honors.

"In terms of technical skill, He Haibin is indeed one of the top members of the Fishing Association. In terms of fishing achievements, his peak period was in the early 2000s, which has no overlap with the current CAA competitions, but his fishing prowess is undeniable." Chairman Wang nodded in agreement.

He Haibin has a very high level of skill and is very good at fishing. However, due to his age, he won most of his honors in the fishing world in the early 2000s.

While his form hasn't been at its peak in recent years, it's hard to say he won't reach his peak again, so it wouldn't be surprising if he won this Masters title.

He Haibin has the ability.

"Swoosh~"

Although there were only eight finalists, all eight were top masters in the country, and each of them maintained an extremely high frequency, with the sound of swinging rods constantly ringing out.

After all, this is the final, a battle for glory, and the prize money is the highest in the country. Even just for the prize money, we have to give it our all.

"I'm giving it my all. I'm completely focused on the game, even though I'm in the quarterfinals, my face is expressionless."

"I feel that the Masters tournament has only truly begun from this moment on."

Both the live stream viewers and those watching live were excited, as it was clear that all eight players were giving it their all and striving for the best possible result, making the competition incredibly exciting and intense.

The score columns for only eight people kept changing positions, making them difficult to determine.

"duo~"

The more exciting and intense the match, the more it can make people fall silent. Before they knew it, halftime was over, and the score was briefly frozen when the whistle blew, which was somewhat unexpected.

He Haibin actually managed to suppress Wang Heng with a one-tail advantage and take first place. Deng Gang, Wang Bin, and Hua Xin and Lao Gui tied for third place, while Jia Dong and Zhu Qing tied for fourth place.

The gap is not large; the last place and the first place are only three tails apart. In a competition with such a small gap, any mistake could lead to a situation where it is difficult to catch up.

Therefore, no one dared to make a mistake, making the game incredibly exciting and intense.

"beep."

The rest and adjustment period passed quickly. As Hao Wei blew the whistle to start the second half, all eight players were serious and focused, eager to give their all.

"Beautiful! One rod, two tails, the same frequency and rhythm. Master Wang has caught up with He Haibin."

"Deng Gang is not bad either. He also narrowed the gap with his double tails. He is only one tail behind Wang Heng and He Haibin. He has a great chance of making a comeback."

"It should be said that everyone has a chance. In this high-frequency competition, let alone making mistakes, even if you increase the frequency by just a little bit, there is a risk of being overtaken."

Exciting, intense, and thrilling!

Whether watching the live broadcast or at the stadium, everyone feels tense and excited watching such a competition, as if they are immersed in the event along with the athletes.

"duo~"

Before they knew it, the final whistle blew for the crucian carp fishing competition. Many spectators didn't notice, but Wang Heng and his team were the first to cast their lines at the last minute.

"Watching the whistleblower!"

In that instant, the audience, regaining their senses, glanced at the scoreboard and then quickly looked at the last minute.

"Wang Heng is the last man standing."

"He Haibin also has it."

"Wow, the two of them are tied for first place."

"Exciting, so exciting!"

In the first half, He Haibin maintained a slight lead. At the start of the second half, Wang Heng caught up, and the two remained neck and neck, basically keeping the score close.

I thought the last-minute winner would decide the match, but it ended in a draw again. "How do we calculate this?"

"According to the Masters Tournament rules, in the event of a tie in the fishtail count competition, there will be no overtime, and the players will be directly tied and their points will be accumulated."

"The next two are heavyweight bouts, so a tie is practically impossible. If one wins and the other loses in the two heavyweight bouts, the winner will be determined by the result of the final heavyweight bout."

The probability of a tie in a race is high, but the probability of a tie in a heavyweight race is almost zero, so it is the first choice for determining the result.

“I thought this Masters tournament would be my chance to challenge Wang Heng again, but I didn’t expect to have another formidable opponent now.”

Deng Gang packed up his equipment and walked towards He Haibin with a wry smile on his face.

He was only one point behind He Haibin and Wang Heng, but that one point difference turned his score from one point to three points, putting him at a significant disadvantage and making it much more difficult for him to overtake them.

"Old He, if you can perform like this in the club challenge, we can definitely compete for the championship." Yi Zhe walked over with a wry smile on his face.

Previously, He Haibin represented the Lao Gui Club in the Club Challenge, but his performance was only average, which is why the Lao Gui Club failed to make it to the end.

If He Haibin had been able to unleash that kind of strength back then, the Old Ghost Club would definitely have had a chance to contend for the championship.

"Let alone the club challenge, if I had been in this form last month, I might have even been able to compete for the individual star award," Wang Bin remarked.

"Haha, it's not too late now. The Masters Tournament is the highest-level competition in China, and the prize money is quite substantial," He Haibin laughed.

As the saying goes, good things bring joy, and He Haibin was all smiles after achieving such a great result in the first round of the finals. He looked radiant and as if he had become several years younger.

"Let's make this clear first, I won't let you win on purpose. The Grand Slam title is still quite tempting for me," Wang Heng said with a smile as he walked over.

"The championship is also very tempting for me," He Haibin replied with a smile, implying that he wouldn't give it up either, showing that his excellent form has boosted his confidence.

"The final is your battlefield."

Jia Dong and Zhu Qing shook their heads and smiled bitterly.

With eight players in the standings, they are at the bottom. Even if they have an incredible performance in the next two matches, Wang Heng and his teammates would need to fall to the bottom to have a chance.

But this is obviously unrealistic.

For them, the Masters tournament is basically over.

Even Hua Xinyi and Wang Bin have little hope; they are tied for fourth place, three points behind Wang Heng and He Haibin, making it very difficult for them to surpass them.

His best chance is to replace Deng Gang and win the bronze medal.

"Athletes, please prepare."

Time passed, and the second heavyweight competition was about to begin. Hao Wei reminded the athletes to enter the arena and prepare. The referee team followed and entered the arena to check, and then blew the starting whistle when the time was up.

"歘~"

Just ten seconds into the game, with the bait in the water, someone was seen lifting their rod, accompanied by the beautiful sound of the wind and line, which was instantly captured by the camera.

"It's Wang Heng."

"It seems that He Haibin put a lot of pressure on him in the crucian carp fishing competition. He came out in full force in the second round, determined to defend the championship and strive for the grand slam."

"Wow, this looks like a big game. I reckon Wang Heng can win this one."

"It's hard to say. He Haibin and Deng Gang are also quite fast, and they have caught fish one after another."

The second mixed fish weight competition was equally exciting and intense, even surpassing the first. After all, the results of the first competition served as a foundation, and the outcome of this competition was very likely to determine the final results.

Wang Heng maintained his lead until the end of the first half.

In the second half of the game, which started in the afternoon, He Haibin and Deng Gang both put up a strong challenge, but they were unable to shake Wang Heng's record. In the end, they won their second game without any major setbacks.

In the mixed fish weight competition, He Haibin lost to Deng Gang by a narrow margin, ultimately only achieving third place in the individual event, with a total score of four points, temporarily ranking second.

Wang Heng ranked first with a total score of two points.

Deng Gang has accumulated five points and is currently ranked third.

"Sigh, it's a pity I fell just short." When the results were confirmed, He Haibin couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

Even if we don't surpass Wang Heng, we can only stay in second place and be one point behind Wang Heng. If we win the last game, we can at least tie with Wang Heng in total points.

According to the Masters Tournament rules, if the scores are tied, the result of the last heavyweight match will be used to determine the winner, so he can still win the Masters Tournament championship.

With a two-point gap, winning the championship is now an impossible task.

"It seems that the Masters title is destined to be out of my reach."

If He Haibin still has a chance to compete for the Masters title, then Deng Gang's hopes are very slim, after all, he has already accumulated five points.

Even if Wang Heng gets the best result in the last game and has a total score of six points, he still needs to get the fourth place, which is extremely difficult.

It's still possible to surpass He Haibin, but it's too difficult for Chao Wangheng.

As for the others, let alone competing for the championship, they have little chance of even making it into the top three.

that's the truth.

With the conclusion of the final weightlifting competition, Wang Heng maintained his outstanding and consistent performance, securing first place in the individual event and ultimately winning the Masters Championship with a total score of three points.

He Haibin tried his best but couldn't surpass Wang Heng, but he ultimately secured second place in the individual event and won the Masters runner-up title with a total score of six points.

Deng Gang finished third in the individual event and won the Masters bronze medal with a total score of eight points.

Due to the difference in wins and losses, Hua Xin ultimately ranked fourth, Yi Zhe ranked fifth, Wang Bin ranked sixth, Jia Dong ranked seventh, and Zhu Qing ranked eighth.

"Congratulations, Lao Wang! You've won championships in domestic special category and first category competitions, as well as some important second category competitions and global competitions. You've truly achieved a grand slam of the year."

After the game, Deng Gang and his teammates congratulated Wang Heng.

They struggled to even win a championship, but Wang Heng achieved a grand slam, a dazzling feat that makes him arguably the strongest star in the fishing world.

"It's a pity that he was just a little short of winning the title of the first national-level master angler." He Haibin said with some regret after offering his congratulations.

According to the Masters Tournament rules, the champion, runner-up and third place winners are eligible to be directly promoted to the technical level title, that is, below the Master level, they can be promoted to the third level competitive fishing master, such as Zuo Xianjin last year.

A Level 3 Fishing Master can be promoted to a Level 2 Fishing Master.

A Level 2 Fishing Master can be promoted to a Level 1 Fishing Master.

A Level 1 competitive fishing master must win the Masters Tournament to be eligible to be promoted to a Special Grade competitive fishing master, becoming the highest-level master in the country.

"If it weren't for Wang Heng, He Haibin could have truly become the first master angler in the country to be promoted to the highest level, just like in his previous life," Chen Yuan sighed to himself as he looked at the results column.

I don't know if I'll have another chance in the future.

Moreover, although Wang Heng won the Masters Tournament, he has only just been promoted to Level 3 Competitive Fishing Master. The qualification to be promoted to Special Grade is only Level 2.

Once he accumulates enough points to advance to Level 1, it remains to be seen whether he can still win the Masters Tournament and become one of the top-level competitive angler masters in China.

"All athletes, please prepare yourselves. The awards ceremony is about to begin."

After announcing the results, Hao Wei reminded everyone of the next steps.

(End of this chapter)