Chapter 4, the defeat was as overwhelming as a collapsing mountain

The restroom designated for the competitors and staff is empty, illuminated only by soft lighting and adorned with a few green plants arranged in the corner. The designer of the restroom has ingeniously created a stream-like scene lined with pebbles along the side of the restroom, complemented by the green plants used for air purification, which imbues this small space with warmth and tranquility

When she approached Valentine, he coldly whispered, "Who are you?"

Valentine's resolute lips curled slightly downward: "We'll see about that"

At the start of the second round, Arthur immediately established two missile defense launch sites as a preventive measure against the harassment of the Ouyelian space pirates. However, investing such a significant portion of his limited initial resources into these costly defensive structures would lead to economic strain for Arthur, rendering him unable to create a sizable fleet in the early stages. Consequently, Ouyelian would gain an absolute advantage in the plundering and expansion of resource points. This was not at all like Zeus Arthur; he was completely intimidated by Ouyelian's tactics and was entirely controlled by this Mirror Demon in the rhythm of the match. He had already lost ninety percent of this game. Xiao Menglou thought silently, "Then those who hope for his victory will also be similarly intimidated by Ouyelian's tactics, thus dampening their morale"

The audience below was still fervently discussing the mesmerizing tactics displayed by Ou Yelian, with many seasoned gamers exclaiming their excitement. Ou Yelian's admirers celebrated their idol's victory by projecting stirring celebratory slogans with lasers. The two commentators on site also seemed to be stirred by the recent match, passionately and excitedly discussing the performances of Arthur and Ou Yelian. Valentine sat beside Xiao Menglou, his arms tightly crossed over his chest, his gaze coldly fixed on the three-dimensional laser screen, quietly awaiting the start of the second round. The best of seven format made this a long and arduous competition, posing a significant test of both the contestants' mental state and physical endurance. He seemed extremely eager to see if his long-time rival and friend Arthur could turn the tide with his rich experience and flexible tactics.

Yes, she even established an expensive armory right in front of Arthur Base. This was not only a strategically superior move, but also forced Arthur's fleet to take their entire force out of the range of the defense towers in order to attack, thereby completely exposing themselves to the firepower of the Ouyelian fleet. If they chose not to attack, they would be producing well-equipped warships right at Arthur's doorstep, forming a new batch of warship legions. This not only gave the fleet an advantage in distance and time but also dealt a psychological blow to Arthur's morale. Under the dual impact of strength and spirit, even the esports industry's prodigy, Zeus Arthur, had to type GG and admit his defeat," said Jennidy excitedly. Under the dual impact of strength and spirit, even the esports industry's prodigy, Zeus Arthur, had to type GG and admit his defeat," said Jennidy excitedly.

Valentine, in fact... Xiao Menglou fell silent for a long time, then suddenly said, "This tactic was used a long time ago in those primitive computer game competitions. Back then, the AI of game NPCs was not advanced, and their movements were slow, allowing people to employ such tricks at will. In today's large-scale video games, the AI of NPCs has improved significantly, and the ships move extremely quickly. Therefore, without reflexes far exceeding those of an average person, this tactic is fundamentally incapable of achieving success. I have tried it several times, and all have failed."

I... I am going to the restroom," Xiao Menglou said softly. And the book.

Another soft sound of the hatch opening was heard, as the beautiful girl, Ouyelian, the Mirror Demon, who effortlessly defeated the top expert in the solar system, emerged gracefully from the egg pod with a smile as cold and beautiful as an ice lotus. She raised her hand to acknowledge the thunderous applause from the audience and then strolled towards the prepared viewing platform.

The thunderous cheers echoed in the arena like a raging storm, completely shattering the tranquility of the restroom. Xiao Menglou was so startled by the uproar that he stumbled backward, crashing heavily against the water tank behind him. In a panic, he pressed his hands tightly against the tank, silently praying for the cheers to come to an end. However, the cheers surged like the tumultuous sea, each wave higher than the last, seemingly without a moment of respite. The grand and deafening noise tormented Xiao Menglou's nerves, pushing him to the brink of collapse. Gradually, the cheers transformed into the synchronized clapping of tens of thousands of hands, each clap accompanied by the thunderous chant of "Mirror Demon, Mirror Demon, Mirror Demon."

The sound of water washing over the pebbles at the bottom of the stream in the restroom provided a rare relaxation for Xiao Menglou's taut nerves, and his rapidly beating heart also found a slight reprieve at this moment, returning to a normal rhythm. He leaned against the clean side wall, quietly inhaling the fragrant scent of the detergent in the restroom, gently closed his eyes, and prepared to take a short rest to regain his spirits

Watching Arthur being supported by someone as he slowly walked away, Xiao Menglou let out a gentle sigh

"GG, Good game." Valentine shook his head slightly and murmured, "It should be called CG instead."

Yes, if I had placed a bet on this match in advance, I would have already lost everything by now. No one could have imagined that this emerging female player, known as the "Mirror Demon," possesses such formidable and astonishing strength, enough to make the top seed bow down in submission

"Have you tried? Your hand speed is a record-breaking 615!" Valentine exclaimed in shock

This time, she did not clone Arthur's super mixed fleet tactics; this tactic was her own creation, and she had fully matured. Valentine’s face turned a faint shade of blue

The commentary by Wu Deweide and Jennidy added a magical touch to this miraculous match, as the audience in the stands applauded and cheered wildly, offering their unreserved praise to Ouyelian at that moment

Hmm. Valentine replied lightly without turning his head, as if the presence of Xiao Menglou was gradually diminishing in his mind, becoming an inconsequential matter. His entire focus was captivated by the upcoming second match.

Xiao Menglou opened a restroom, closed the door tightly, and then sat down on the toilet. He took out a few tissues from his pocket and gently wiped away the sweat that was continuously pouring down his face

Xiao Menglou sat beside Valentine as if in a dream, raising her head to watch the three-dimensional laser screen, just as Arthur happened to type the two large English letters "GG" on the screen.

As Arthur was assisted off the field by the staff and passed by Valentine, he lifted his head to glance at him and whispered, "Give up the match, she is a devil"

Arthur let out a long sigh and turned his head to nod slightly at Xiao Menglou: "I wish you good luck"

Hey. Xiao Menglou let out a bitter smile, wiping the cold sweat streaming down his face with both hands. "Arthur has been stunned. If he still cannot win the next match, this competition will be quite difficult to handle."

His complexion was as pale as a wall freshly coated with white paint, and his body swayed precariously like a crumbling building, prompting the two staff members nearby to rush forward, one on the left and one on the right, to steady his shoulders, thus preventing him from falling backward in an embarrassing manner

Although Xiao Menglou is still unwilling to think about it now, in fact, he already knows that this time he has rarely stood in the same trench as Valentine, both hoping for the victory of the god Zeus Arthur. At the very least, this is a competitor they are familiar with and understand well, while the enigmatic Ouyelian is a terrifying unknown.

Xiao Menglou tightly closed her mouth and remained silent for a long time

Amidst the thunderous cheers and applause of the audience, a line of small text suddenly appeared on the long-silent three-dimensional laser screen: "I give up, you are the champion." Following this, the hatch of Arthur's egg pod gently opened, and Arthur's figure slowly emerged from the game space where he had just fought so hard, returning to the real world.

Valentine raised his head: "You did not give it your all, Arthur"

"She is the real alien; perhaps she truly is a freak from outer space," Valentine said emphatically

"Your nightmare, Mr. Valentine, is me today," Ouyelian chuckled softly, speaking in a low voice

"Rest well, Arthur," Xiao Menglou said softly

Arthur's face displayed a look of bewilderment and confusion: "I didn't? I think I am completely crushed, Valentine, you will be just like me."

At this moment, Xiao Menglou felt a chill run through her body, cold sweat slowly trickling down her back, as if icy slugs were crawling over her, flaunting their presence.

Indeed, Xiao Menglou gazed pale-faced at Arthur's unmoving pod, "Crazy Game."

The era of Arthur is gone and will not return" Valentine said softly

Arthur should be considering withdrawing from the competition, having been completely defeated by someone using his most proficient tactics; this psychological blow is indeed too great, and the outcome of the upcoming matches is predictable. " On-site commentator Wu Dewei loudly stated, "Although Arthur displayed remarkable defense and very timely counterattacks, the economic advantage of Mirror Demon Ouyelian's seven sub-bases allows her to drown Arthur's army using only the wreckage of ships.

What a shocking match, Jenny. Before the competition, even in my wildest dreams, I never imagined that Arthur, the number one seed in the esports industry and a four-time champion of the Solar System Esports Championship, would be pushed into such a desperate situation by a female player who has just entered the professional league

Xiao Menglou knew that he would never find any peace in this lovely chamber again, and he could only helplessly rise to his feet, push open the door to the restroom, and walk out of the bathroom with heavy steps, making his way laboriously toward the stands of the arena

Valentay and Xiao Menglou stood up simultaneously, thereby maintaining their respect for this formidable colleague

Valent's face, which had already taken on a slight greenish hue, now turned a shadowy iron gray. He heard Xiao Menglou's footsteps and stiffly turned his head: "She has completely cloned Arthur's strategy of infinite expansion. Arthur's fleet is suppressed within the base by her main fleet, and the map is filled with her sub-bases. She even built a factory right at Arthur's doorstep, continuously producing a sea of over one hundred units of ships. Arthur has been utterly defeated by her."