I will eventually become a god through sheer hard work.

"Many well-known accounts on the blog are saying strange things... saying that you now represent the face of the Chinese nation, and if you lose to Otogisuka, you will be a traitor to the country."

Xue Jing said nonchalantly, "Oh? Is that so?"

Xue Wan brought the phone closer to herself and pouted, "How can you be so calm?"

"Please be a little nervous so I can comfort you. You do everything so well, it makes me feel so unfulfilled as your older sister."

As Xue Wan spoke, she seemed inexplicably a little disappointed.

Xue Jing chuckled and said, "Get used to it as soon as possible. You'll have plenty of times later when you don't feel a sense of accomplishment."

Xue Wan glared at him and said angrily, "Can't you say something nice? If your sister can't comfort you, you can comfort me!"

Xue Jing smiled, somewhat understanding that Xue Wan was overthinking things.

He said softly, "Don't think about unnecessary things."

“You are my sister… Nothing is closer than blood ties. We have been bound together since birth, and we don’t need any mushy methods to maintain our relationship.”

"I won't abandon you and go further and further away, don't worry."

Xue Wan's eyes widened slightly.

He then moved the phone away and pointed the camera at the wall.

"What are you... saying? I don't quite understand."

Xue Wan's voice trembled slightly.

Xue Jing remained silent.

After a while, Xue Wan's face reappeared on the screen, looking normal with no apparent abnormality.

She sighed softly and said:

“Blood ties… Ah Jing, sometimes I think it would be nice if we weren’t siblings.”

Xue Jing said with a look of disgust:

"You don't actually think you'd have a chance if you weren't siblings, do you? Puxin Jurchen."

Xue Wan glared at him: "Did I mean that? You're the ordinary guy! If it weren't for your good looks... your face was sculpted from the mold of this beautiful girl, you stole my genes! Otherwise, do you think you could look like this?"

Xue Jing said, "I recorded that, I'll send it to Mom right now..."

Xue Wan quickly begged for mercy, "No, I was wrong, Master Jing, Lord Jing, please forgive me this time, woof! woof woof woof!"

……

"Welcome to the U19 Unrestricted Elite Fighting Tournament Finals, everyone! I'm your commentator, Tao Xingxiu!"

"...Finally, finally, after nearly twenty days of competition, the last two exceptional contestants have been chosen and stepped onto the stage for our grand final championship battle!"

"...This U19 tournament featured many surprising and delightful players, as well as numerous unexpected situations. However, it was undoubtedly an exceptionally exciting tournament, one that deserves to be recorded in history!"

"...How will this legendary competition conclude? Let's wait and see!"

Amidst the eloquent commentary, the Super Arena was already packed with over 200,000 spectators, with almost every seat occupied, a sea of ​​people.

Even the hustle and bustle of casual conversation created a deafening roar.

In the spectator area, apart from Zhou Yinglin, whose situation was rather special, and Xue Jing and Otogi Suzuka, who were the contestants, none of the other nearly thirty contestants were absent.

Moreover, unlike ever before, they all gathered together, instead of being divided into small groups of their own familiar circles.

"So, what do you all think of this match?"

In the crowd, Wei Junwu spoke in a flippant tone.

Are you asking who will win?

someone asked.

Another person, whose neck was wrapped in thick bandages, spoke in a hoarse voice:

"Xue Jing will definitely win... there's no suspense about it."

His name was Dai Zongnian. He was defeated by Xue Jing's Thunder Plow Hot Blade in the round of 16. He was one of the few people who had experienced Xue Jing's terror up close.

"Actually, that's not necessarily true. Otogi Suzuka has never used his full strength since his debut, so we have no idea what his limit is. Maybe he's actually surprisingly strong?"

"Moreover, his 'God Slash' is a universally acknowledged top-tier technique that is impossible to counter even if known in advance... Even that Demon King Xue would probably be in trouble facing this move."

Others also joined in the discussion.

"...Before his match against Zhou Yinglin, everyone thought the same thing: 'Perfect accuracy' is pretty insane, right? But what happened?"

Huang Lu, who had played against Xue Jing in the quarterfinals, spoke calmly.

These words immediately left the previous speaker speechless.

"Xue the Demon King is an existence beyond common sense... We cannot use our conventional perspective to view him."

Song Nanxing said slowly.

"Raise your expectations as high as possible. He's the kind of person who always surprises others. Just when you think you know him well enough, he'll always surprise you again."

Yin Muhu, whose muscles had recovered considerably, nodded in deep agreement, saying, "That's absolutely right."

Wei Junwu said with a disappointed look:

"Hey, you guys are so boring... Is this the time to talk about winning or losing?"

Someone asked, "What else can we do?"

Wei Junwu sighed.

"This is a match between Suzuka Otogi and Xue Zhiqian... Don't forget what Suzuka Otogi said in her pre-match interview video when the U19 tournament just started?"

Everyone's faces froze, and a phrase that was almost a groan involuntarily came to mind.

"Xue Jing's punches... feel so good..."

Wei Junwu waved his hand excitedly:

"This Far Easterner definitely has designs on Lao Xue. This isn't an ordinary match; winning or losing isn't the key. Who knows what interesting things might happen..."

……

Chapter 267 Otogi Suzuka: This despair is amazing, I'll use my divine powers to evade it! (4K)

"Xiao Jing, how are you feeling right now?"

In the players' lounge, Jiang Siwei looked at Xue Jing, who was casually sitting in a chair with his eyes closed, and asked softly.

"Feeling?" Xue Jing opened his eyes and asked.

"No special feeling."

Jiang Siwei rested her chin on her hand and said, "If you win this match, you'll get your first championship in your life. You're probably a little nervous, right?"

Xue Jing smiled and said, "Now that you mention it, Sister Wei, it does seem a bit true."

Jiang Siwei nodded and said, "Yes, after all, you're still a young person... Even if you're extremely strong and confident, you'll still inevitably get nervous on the field..."

As she spoke, a look of emotion crossed her eyes: "However, I was much more nervous than you."

“Since I joined the Galaxy Martial Arts Club, you are the first athlete I have officially taken charge of. Before that, I was always running errands for other big names... I was a complete newbie.”

"I just never expected that, thanks to you, I would be at the peak of my career right from the start. Having been your manager, the Demon King Xue, my resume is about to be gilded."

"If you win the U19 championship next, you'll have achieved your goal... Although I know that with your strength, it's a sure thing, I'm still very nervous."

As she spoke, Jiang Siwei said earnestly:

"However... these are all insignificant things, Xiao Jing. Don't feel any pressure. Other people's expectations, including those online saying that you bear the honor of the country and cannot lose, are just things imposed on you without your consent. You don't need to respond to them."

"Just enjoy the game and don't worry about winning or losing."

Upon hearing this, Xue Jing said softly, "I understand, Sister Wei, don't worry."

It was impossible for Xue Jing to be nervous, and he couldn't possibly respond to anyone's unauthorized expectations of him. His heart was extremely calm, like a mirror-like lake without a ripple.

However, Jiang Siwei has been his agent for so long, she deserves credit for her hard work even if she hasn't done anything particularly outstanding.

Tell her you're a little nervous and give her some pre-battle pep talk; that might make her feel more involved.

"Xue Jing, it's time to get ready to enter the arena!"

A staff member gently knocked on the door, accompanied by a cautious and respectful greeting.

Xue Jing stood up and walked towards the door. "Well then, Sister Wei, I'm going over there."

Jiang Siwei nodded, clenched her fist, and said, "Go, Xiao Jing, I wish you good luck in your martial arts."

Xue Jing opened the door and walked out, looking at the staff and saying:

"Let's go."

The staff member gestured for him to follow, and said respectfully, "Please come with me."

……

"...One of them is a noble young master from the other side of the Far East, born into a wealthy family. He is a disciple of the 'Sword Saint' Sakagami Tensou and has inherited the power of Sakagami Tamuramaro, the highest peak of ancient Far Eastern warriors, known as the 'God of Generals'!"

"His style of martial arts is the Susakami-ryu, a nightmare for countless heroes. His extreme offensive has caused many geniuses to die at his hands. He has never been defeated since his debut, and no one has ever seen him go all out. He is a terrifying genius with unfathomable strength—Otogi Suzuka!"

"...One of them was a dark horse who came from an unknown small town on the outer ring road. Before this U19 competition, no one knew his name. He was not expected by anyone, but he made a name for himself before the competition. He was confident in himself as an eagle and regarded the other players as mediocre as snails. In the end, he proved that he was right."

"His talent is unparalleled, his appearance is as handsome as a god, and his cruelty is comparable to that of a demon king. From being unknown to being known by everyone, he only needed four short games. Despite having no special background, he ultimately dominated his way to the highest stage. His experience can be called the most legendary, unprecedented, and even unparalleled miracle in the history of U19!"

"Xue Jing, a contestant who embarks on his journey in the name of the Demon King and is writing his own legend, will always amaze people!"

"I can't describe how I feel right now. All I can say is, viewers, we are witnessing history!"

The commentator's excited and enthusiastic voice resounded throughout the entire Super Arena.

"Will the unstoppable rise of the Demon King continue his lonely path of invincibility, or will he be stopped by yet another hero who appears before him..."

"Let's welcome our two contestants to the stage!"

As soon as the commentator finished speaking, the lights in the Super Arena suddenly went out, and an exciting and rousing background music began to play.