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Chapter 99 This championship is for my fans (Please subscribe)

The smiles on the faces of the staff responsible for monitoring data in the QQ Speed ​​race operation backend never disappeared from the start of the race, until the end, when their smiles began to freeze.

"Manager Wang... Manager Wang, come and see!" He pointed to the sharply declining curve on the screen, his voice trembling.

The number dropped so drastically that it completely startled him.

In this situation, the only thing to do is to quickly report this data to the supervisor.

The middle-aged man, referred to as Manager Wang, strode to the screen and watched as the price plummeted from a high of over three million to below five hundred thousand in just a few minutes.

His popularity finally stabilized at around 200,000, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

With over 200,000 viewers, the number of people watching the live stream should be around 20,000 to 30,000.

Are you guys really that genuine?

"This...this is too real, isn't it?" He shook his head with a wry smile.

"As soon as the Group A matches ended and Li Fan secured his advancement, his popularity seemed to recede like a tide. It looks like eight out of ten people in the live stream were there specifically to watch for him."

The staff member next to him nodded in agreement, and even felt that what he said was a bit conservative.

It's likely that ten out of ten people are after him.

Previously, even the top QQ Speed ​​streamers only had five or six hundred viewers. How could it possibly reach twenty or thirty thousand?
However... he certainly couldn't refute what the boss said.

However, they are also aware of the implications of their data analysis.

But the sheer volume of traffic that came and went so swiftly left the official team with mixed feelings.

It's like riding a thrilling roller coaster; the peak is glorious, but the sudden drop inevitably leaves you feeling a bit empty.

The popularity of QQ Speed ​​competitions can rival that of competitions like League of Legends. They've already experienced this once, and they're really looking forward to tomorrow's semi-finals and finals.

"However, the remaining 20,000 to 30,000 people should be our core group of racing fans and the casual viewers who are truly attracted to the competition."

Manager Wang quickly adjusted his mindset and instructed: "Notify the site that the interview session is ready and proceed as planned. Even if most of the people have left, the necessary procedures cannot be omitted. Those who remain have a good chance of becoming our players."

"Li Fan is a real talent. He has so many tricks up his sleeve when he drives a flying car... and he can even spot them all."

This is quite normal, though. Once these designers finish writing the code, the gameplay is left to the players.

If designers were to teach players how to play the game, they could refer to the mythic version of League of Legends.

Inside the venue, many spectators got up and left satisfied after seeing Li Fan sweep everyone else 7-0 to advance, since they didn't understand QQ Speed.

It doesn't matter whether Group B is included or not.

Many people also looked down at their phones, but overall a considerable number of audience members remained in their seats, looking forward to the upcoming interview segment.

On the big screen, the footage didn't immediately switch back to the commentary booth; instead, it began playing highlights of the Group A matches.

In particular, Li Fan's several incredible plays that were hard for everyone to understand, accompanied by rousing music, still drew cheers from the audience when they were replayed, even though everyone had already seen them once.

After everything was almost ready, the camera switched to the center of the stage.

A host in a formal suit stood there with a microphone in hand and a smile on his face, next to Li Fan, who looked relaxed after finishing the competition.

"Okay, welcome back! I'm Qianjin. First of all, let's give another round of applause to congratulate Li Fan on advancing to the semi-finals!"

After Qianjin finished speaking, she led the applause, and enthusiastic applause rang out from the audience.

After all, even if all these professional racing players were combined, their popularity wouldn't match Li Fangao's.

"Hello Li Fan, today's score was truly astounding. You achieved a crushing victory, ending the game in just six games. How are you feeling now?" The host, Qianjin, handed the microphone to Li Fan.

Li Fan took the microphone and thought for a moment: "I'm in a pretty good mood. It's always nice to win a game, especially since this is my first QQ Speed ​​offline competition."

"We noticed that you used a lot of very novel running techniques in today's race, especially that overtake before the Sands of Time finish line, it was simply incredible. Many viewers and commentators were stunned. Could you briefly reveal the key to it?" Qianjin asked the question that everyone was concerned about.

"Well, actually, many people might have thought I locked my tires when I jumped down, which is why I had such an exaggerated speed. He drifted at the jump point, then drifted left after landing, then continued drifting through the corner, and then pulled the drift again to cross the finish line at an extremely high speed..."

Li Fan simply explained the principle behind this ultimate move.

But to actually do it, you really have to teach it step by step.

Unreal Engine is actually trying to teach us?

Are these things we can learn?

【Huh? You guys haven't learned it yet? Just do it this way first, then that way!】

Yes, I learned it too. No wonder Unreal is the racing god.

The host clearly didn't expect Li Fan to give a live demonstration on stage. Although she is a host for QQ Speed, she is not very good at this game.

Even with hands-on instruction, it's not guaranteed that you'll learn... let alone just hearing it verbally, you'll understand even less.

With an awkward smile, he asked the next question: "We saw that Jiang Zhangchuang chose Rainbow Windmill Island in the competition. Although he couldn't challenge your first place, he successfully used a similar technique to get second place. What do you think about this? Do you feel any pressure?"

Li Fan glanced at the athletes' section: "Jiang Zhangchuang is a very strong opponent, extremely talented, and a very quick learner. As for his new running style, it's only a matter of time before it's adopted."

"Moreover, I have also created a lot of tutorials on similar running techniques, which can promote the improvement of the overall game level, so I think this is a good thing."

Actually, Li Fan was quite surprised when he discovered that Jiang Zhangchuang had used this move in the competition.

Even a simple drift is quite difficult; it's not as easy as it seems.

I never expected that Jiang Zhangchuang could learn it just by watching a video without any fingering instructions.

No wonder... He's the king of cars, from S4 to S18, everyone's been beating him!
Your brother is still your brother; he already showed his talent from this point on.

Moreover, this guy is genuinely willing to endure hardship to learn something. He calls you "brother" all the time, but once he learns it and thinks he's become awesome, he'll turn around and dump you.

Then, for money, he schemed against his own boss...

So, seeing Jiang Zhangchuang still looking like a child, Li Fan kept his distance and didn't want to bother with him as long as he didn't provoke him.

Otherwise, if someone sabotages you sometime, wouldn't that be disgusting? Just humiliate them on the field.

"The last question is one that many League of Legends fans have wanted to ask." The host posed a very well-paced but certainly interesting question.

"As an active LPL professional player, what would you like to say to the fans of both sides when you participate in the QQ Speed ​​professional competition?"

Li Fan thought for a moment and said seriously, "Actually, I am very grateful for the support of the club and the fans, and I am also grateful for the recognition of QQ Speed ​​players."

"Both are games I love very much. I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to prove myself on another stage. I will continue to work hard in the upcoming competitions and hope to bring more exciting performances and strive to win the QQ Speed ​​championship for my fans."

The interview ended amidst applause. Li Fan bowed to the audience before walking off the stage.

The popularity of the official live stream actually saw a slight rebound after the interview segment began.

It eventually stabilized at around 400,000.

The comments section has also become much more straightforward, with none of the sarcastic remarks that were present at the beginning of the match.

What should I do? I think Unreal's statement that this championship is dedicated to my fans is so cool!

[Strong skills, good mentality...]

[Um... cool as it may be, it would be even cooler if this champion were the global champion. QQ Speed, on the other hand, seems more like a waste of time and energy.]

[The remaining guys are all true racing fans, let's talk about the Group B matches this afternoon, is anyone a threat to Unreal Engine?]

Although Luo Wei is a three-time champion, his form has declined quite a bit. In Group B, it's probably Liang Haihui or Hu Xu.

[I'm off, I'll come back to watch Unreal Engine's rampage tomorrow.]

On the official QQ Speed ​​backend, Manager Wang looked at the finally stabilized popularity data and let out a soft sigh of relief.

"Although the traffic comes and goes quickly, this wave has indeed allowed more people to see our competition. Hmm... In that case, let's hurry up and release the clips of Group A to promote tomorrow's semi-finals and finals." That's how the QQ Speed ​​competition format works.

The first day is the quarterfinals, and the second day will determine the champion.

The second day's competition was a four-way elimination round, followed by one-on-one duels between the two players.

To win the championship, in addition to free-for-all battles, one-on-one duels are also necessary.

The championship in every QQ Speed ​​competition is highly prestigious.

After Li Fan's interview, the atmosphere in the venue visibly relaxed.

In the commentary booth, Cui Jin and Li Li also took advantage of the short break to adjust their state.

"To be honest, I'm still quite emotional after commentating on the Group A match. Li Fan's performance was truly amazing," Cui Jin said with a smile to the camera.

"Yes, I believe no one would have expected this result when the competition started, but isn't that the charm of esports? It's the challenge from the unknown."

"Although the Group A matches are over, the upcoming Group B matches are also a contest between the top players in our racing world. I believe their matches will be just as exciting... and perhaps even more intense." Li Li said this with confidence after looking at the Group B roster.

Because Hu Xu, Liang Haihui, veteran Luo Wei, and Chen Zi are all roughly equal in strength, there is no player with a significant lead like Li Fan.

How well I run depends entirely on my performance in this afternoon's race.

Li Li's words were soon proven true.

The match was close from the very beginning.

The first picture is Liang Haihui's "Springtime Thoughts".

Hu Xu took the lead at the start, but Liang Haihui made a big move in the middle to take the lead and maintained the advantage until the finish line, taking the lead by two points.

Everyone was also surprised by Liang Haihui's unexpected move.

Because it's already very fast!
The race car was a Renault A car. Li Fan ran the race in 1 minute and 57 seconds, while Liang Haihui ran it in 1 minute and 59 seconds.

The difference of just two seconds was quite shocking to everyone.

Is it really possible for Liang Haihui to achieve this level of skill?

In the ensuing competition between Wang Tu and others, neither of them was able to win.

This is perfectly normal; even top-tier professional players can run your map very well.

Unless it's a picture that's unique in its own right.

For example, if Jiang Zhang were to storm the airport, even Zhang Yunbin would tremble with fear; the chances of him winning would be extremely low.

Zhang Yunbin's West Lake and Wushan Fengyin are also readily available.

So when all the king's moves were completed, Liang Haihui held a one-point advantage...

Once the map is selected, the battle begins in chaos.

The competition on each map was extremely fierce, with rankings changing frequently.

Collisions, blocking, mistakes, and incredible comebacks... the suspense on the field lasted until the very last moment.

For many viewers who don't watch racing, seeing these confrontations suddenly seemed quite interesting.

"My God! Liang Haihui's cornering was absolutely incredible! He's taken back first place!"

……

"Hu Xu! Hu Xu has held firm! He's in red-hot form right now, another first place!"

……

"Veteran Luo Wei is still very steady. Although he is not fast, he hardly makes any mistakes."

……

"It's a pity about Chen Zi. He didn't handle several key turns well today. Stability is his strength, but it seems to be turning into a weakness in this situation."

Finally, after a grueling 23 rounds, the Group B matches came to a close.

The final score is displayed on the big screen:

Hu Xu: 6+1 points

Liang Haihui: 6 points

Luo Wei: 6 points

Chen Zi: 5 points

"The match is over. Congratulations to Hu Xu! He withstood the pressure in the fierce competition and took the lead with seven points, advancing to the semifinals as the top seed in Group B!" Cui Jin announced loudly.

"Congratulations also to Liang Haihui," Li Li added. "With a tie in points, he secured second place in his group by virtue of having more second-place finishes, surpassing Luo Wei and advancing to tomorrow's semifinals alongside Hu Xu!"

Shortly after the competition ended, the official QQ Speed ​​Weibo account quickly updated the list of the top four teams.

[SSC Spring Season Quarterfinals Match Report]

After fierce competition, the top four teams in the SSC Spring Season have been determined!
Group A: Li Fan, Jiang Zhangchuang
Group B: Hu Xu, Liang Haihui
Each contestant's photo was also included.

Congratulations to the four contestants who have successfully advanced!

The semi-finals and finals will be held at 2:00 PM on April 18th! Please tune in to the official live stream – don't miss it!

Of course, the number of comments under this Weibo post quickly exceeded 10,000.

The atmosphere in the standard hotel room arranged by the authorities was somewhat somber.

Jiang Zhangchuang lay sprawled on the bed... Although he had advanced to the semifinals, he was not in a good mood.

"Sigh..." Jiang Zhangchuang sighed deeply, "Turtle, how are we supposed to fight tomorrow? That guy is inhuman."

Without looking up, Liang Haihui replied in a muffled voice, "How can we fight? We'll fight with all our might."

"You saw it today too, I couldn't even see his taillights! I won't even mention Spring, that's his signature move, but what about Sands of Time? And some other moves... Wang Tu is consistently scoring two points!"

He paused for a moment: "What if the three of us had teamed up from the beginning, instead of fighting amongst ourselves, and had focused solely on him?"

"As long as Li Fan is in first place, the audience will definitely shout! As long as they shout, it's confirmed he's in first place, so we can take him down..."

"Join forces? Block him?" Liang Haihui was taken aback.

"Yeah, why would a professional League of Legends player like him come here to compete with us for the championship?"

"The idea is good... but it's difficult to put into practice. First of all, is Hu Xu willing?"

Hu Xu and they are not a small group.

"As long as we get the championship, that's all that matters, don't you think? We need to kick him out first so that Hu Xu has a chance to win the championship, otherwise he'll be eliminated right away."

"At least, joining forces can increase the variables. As long as we can make it harder for him to get points, I believe Hu Xu will be able to think of something."

“You can go and talk to them directly later…” Jiang Zhangchuang said to Liang Haihui.

Liang Haihui and Hu Xu can still exchange a few words... but in the past, they would start arguing before they could even say a word.

Liang Haihui nodded, opened the door, and went out.

Jiang Zhangchuang watched Liang Haihui's retreating figure, silently calculating in his mind: "If we join forces... it'll be three against one tomorrow, I don't believe you can still do what you did today!"

(End of this chapter)