The room buzzed with excitement as Huang Shaotian gathered his Blue Rain team in the meeting hall. They had just received word about a new event that had the entire Glory community talking. Huang Shaotian stood at the front, an unusual gleam of energy in his eyes as he addressed his team.
"Listen up, everyone!" Huang Shaotian began his tone commanding but laced with enthusiasm. "We've got something new coming our way—an event hosted by a brand-new sponsor. It's not your typical tournament; this one's special. Tiny Herb and Excellent Era are both participating, and we'll be going up against them."
The room quieted down as his words sank in. Yu Wenzhou, the team captain, nodded thoughtfully, tapping his fingers on the table. Mo Fan sat up straighter, eager to hear more, while the rest of the team exchanged intrigued glances.
"This event is huge," Huang Shaotian continued. "The sponsor is putting up some serious prizes. We're talking about exclusive opportunities and massive exposure—stuff that could change our careers. Not to mention, bragging rights over Tiny Herb and Excellent Era."
Song Xiao, one of their core players, frowned slightly. "What exactly is the format? How is it different from the usual matches?"
Huang Shaotian grinned, clearly relishing the suspense. "Glad you asked. It's not just straight-up team battles this time. There are different game modes, and each round will be a unique challenge. Some rounds will be individual duels, others will be team-based skirmishes, and there will be some special challenge rounds where we have to beat a task in the shortest time possible."
The team murmured among themselves. A mix of excitement and anxiety hung in the air. Yu Wenzhou finally spoke up, his voice calm and measured. "Who are we facing first?"
Huang Shaotian's eyes flashed with mischief. "Our first match is against Tiny Herb." He paused for dramatic effect. "And then… we face Excellent Era."
A ripple of energy passed through the team at the mention of Excellent Era. Everyone knew that playing against Tiny Herb would be tough, but facing Excellent Era right after? That would be the real test of their strength. Ye Xiu and his team were always formidable opponents, and after recent events, tensions between the two teams were high.
"Well," Huang Shaotian added, "it won't be easy, but we've got this. We've beaten both teams before, and we can do it again."
Mo Fan was practically bouncing in his seat now. "I can't wait! This sounds like the perfect challenge. We'll show them what Blue Rain is made of."
Yu Wenzhou gave a small smile. "Remember, we need to be sharp and adaptable. This event has a lot of variables, and we don't know exactly what kind of challenges they'll throw at us. Practice hard, but stay flexible. This isn't just about our usual team strategies."
Huang Shaotian nodded, his usual bravado giving way to a more serious tone. "Wenzhou's right. This isn't just about brute force. The event is designed to test us in every aspect of the game—individual skill, teamwork, speed, and creativity. We'll need to be at the top of our game."
The room fell silent as everyone contemplated the task ahead. Xu Jingxi, one of Blue Rain's defensive players, spoke next. "So, when do we start?"
Huang Shaotian glanced at his phone. "The matches are scheduled for next week. We've got time to prepare, but we need to make every moment count. Starting tomorrow, we'll be running drills and practising for different scenarios. We'll break down Tiny Herb's and Excellent Era's current tactics and work on counters."
The mention of counters to Tiny Herb and Excellent Era's strategies brought a new wave of excitement and determination. Both teams were strong, but Blue Rain had proven time and time again that they could rise to any challenge. Now, with something as big as this event on the line, they were ready to push themselves harder than ever.
Just as Huang Shaotian was about to dismiss the team, Yu Wenzhou spoke again, his voice calm but laced with caution. "We'll need to watch out for surprises. This is a new event and a new sponsor. There might be more going on than just the matches."
Huang Shaotian nodded. "Yeah, I've been thinking about that too. We'll keep our guard up. But for now, let's focus on what we do best—winning."
The team dispersed, each player heading off to prepare for the intense practice sessions ahead. As they left the meeting hall, Huang Shaotian lingered behind Yu Wenzhou.
"You think there's more to this sponsor thing?" Huang asked, lowering his voice.
Yu Wenzhou nodded slowly. "It's just a gut feeling, but something about this feels… different. We've dealt with sponsors before, but this one's being very secretive. We'll keep an eye out."
Huang Shaotian smirked. "Good. I like it when things get interesting."
Meanwhile, across the city, both Tiny Herb and Excellent Era were gearing up for the same event. Teams were running drills, reviewing strategies, and preparing for the battle of their lives.
At the Tiny Herb camp, Coach Bao Rongxing had already gathered his players for a strategy meeting. Wang Jiexi, Liu Xiaobie, and Gao Yingjie were all seated, watching as Bao outlined their approach to the event.
"Blue Rain is our first opponent," Bao said, his tone sharp. "We know their tendencies, but we also know they're unpredictable. Our goal is to focus on control. They thrive in chaos, so we need to lock them down and dictate the pace of the game."
Wang Jiexi listened carefully, his mind already working through scenarios. He knew this event was more than just a simple tournament—something about it felt different, and he couldn't shake the feeling that there was more at play. But for now, all he could do was lead his team to victory.
Back at the Excellent Era camp, Ye Xiu was sitting with Su Mucheng, Liu Hao and their new addition He Ming as they planned their next steps.
"This event is bigger than we thought," Ye Xiu said quietly. "The stakes are high, but so are the rewards. We need to be ready for anything."
Su Mucheng nodded, her eyes focused. "We'll be ready, Ye Xiu. No matter what they throw at us."
As the teams continued to practice, the excitement for the upcoming event grew. The Glory community was buzzing with anticipation, and the sponsors were making sure this would be an unforgettable event.
Little did anyone know, this event would change the course of Glory's future forever.