Chapter 266 Otogirusu: This Despair... It's Great, Yuhua·Divine Avoidance! (4K)
"Little Jing, how are you feeling now?"
In the competitors' lounge, Jiang Siwei looked at Xue Jing, who was sitting casually with his eyes closed, and softly asked.
"Feeling?" Xue Jing opened his eyes and said,
"Nothing special."
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 must be a bit nervous, right?"
Xue Jing smiled and replied, "Now that you mention it, Wei, it does seem a bit so."
Jiang Siwei nodded and said, "Yes, after all, you're still young... Even if your strength is very strong and it's almost a sure win, it's unavoidable to feel nervous on the field..."
While speaking, she looked sentimental, "But I am much more nervous than you."
"Since I joined the Galaxy Martial Arts Club, you are the first player I officially took responsibility for training. Before this, I was just running errands under other big shots... I'm also just a total newbie."
"I just didn't expect that, thanks to you, I would also reach the 'peak at debut.' Having been the manager of Demon King Xue, my resume is about to be trimmed with gold edges."
"As long as you take the U19 championship next, it will be perfection... Although I know it's a sure thing with your abilities, I am still very nervous."
Speaking of this, Jiang Siwei earnestly added,
"But... all these things are trivial, Little Jing. You should feel no pressure at all, including what people online say about you carrying the nation's honor and can't afford to lose, those are just burdens others have unfairly placed on you. You have no obligation to respond."
"Just enjoy the game, no need to worry about winning or losing."
Upon hearing this, Xue Jing replied softly, "I understand, Wei. Don't worry."
He wasn't likely to feel nervous, and he would certainly not respond to the undue expectations others placed on him. Xue Jing's heart was as calm as a mirror lake without a single ripple.
However, as his manager, Jiang Siwei had been by his side for so long; if not credit, she deserved recognition.
Claiming she was a bit nervous and giving a pre-match motivational pep talk could at least let her feel more involved.
"Competitor Xue Jing, it's time for you to go on stage!"
The sound of gentle knocking came from outside the door, accompanied by a cautious and respectful call.
Xue Jing stood up and walked towards the door, "Well then, Wei, I'm heading out."
Jiang Siwei nodded, clenched her hands, and said, "Go on, Little Jing, I wish you great martial luck."
Xue Jing opened the door and walked out, saying to the staff,
"Let's go."
The staff member gestured invitingly and said respectfully, "Please follow me."
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"...One is a distinguished young noble from the Far East, born into a prestigious family, apprenticed to the 'Sword Saint' Master Tamuramaro, inheriting the most revered warrior's power from ancient Far Eastern legend, Sakagami Tamuramaro, known as the 'General God'!"
"The style he employs, Suzaku Style, is said to be the nightmare of many a hero, with ultimate attacks that have left numerous prodigies defeated by his hands. Undefeated since his debut, no one has ever seen him fight with all his might, a terrifying prodigy with immeasurable strength—Otogirusu!"
"...The other is from an obscure town in the Outer Ring, a dark horse previously unknown before this U19 championship, not expected by anyone, yet he astounded everyone pre-match. Considering himself an eagle among snails, and ultimately proving his claim."
"His talent is unmatched, his looks divine, his brutality akin to that of a Demon King, from absolute obscurity to universally recognized in just four matches—a meteoric rise to the highest stage, his journey is perhaps the most legendary in U19 history, unique and unparalleled miracle!"
"Embarking on a conquest under the moniker of Demon King, currently writing his own legend, an ever-astonishing competitor—Xue Jing!"
"Words cannot describe what I am feeling right now, all I can say is, dear audience, we are witnessing history!"
The commentator's voice, filled with immense excitement and passion, echoed throughout the Super Arena.
"The unstoppable rise of the Demon King—will he continue his lonely path of invincibility, or will he be stopped by another Hero confronting him right now..."
"Let us invite, the two competitors to enter the ring!"
As soon as the commentator's voice fell, the Super Arena suddenly dimmed, and rousing, intense background music started to play.
In the stands, thunderous applause and cheering resonated continuously, everyone eagerly anticipating the upcoming match.
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"This commentator, he's really good at hyping things up, truly a professional... But it's so obvious, laying down the red carpet for Demon King Xue, almost outright saying Otogirusu is just a stepping stone."
"Isn't that obvious? Aside from the fact that Demon King Xue is from Zhuxia and definitely favored, if they didn't, the internet would crucify them... Besides on the practical side, Demon King Xue is now the darling of the U19 organizers."
"Due to Demon King Xue, the popularity of this U19 has risen several levels compared to previous years... They're probably making a killing, with broadcasting rights prices skyrocketing, and the stock prices of 'Xingtian Entertainment' going through the roof."
"...But this is like setting him up for a fall, the higher they lift him, what if Demon King Xue loses, what then, it will all come boomeranging back."
"That's none of their business; the boomerang hits Demon King Xue, not them."
"If Xue Jing loses this match, he's really in for it. Everyone has hyped him so high, claiming he's unmatched among his peers, fans have even started to place bets on which title Demon King Xue will claim next... if he loses to a Far Eastern person, boy, I can't even imagine."