If Qin Shu had said this over ten minutes ago, it would have made everyone in the live stream laugh their heads off.
But now, everyone was stunned.
In the “Married Couple” live stream, many viewers didn’t play the game and had no idea what these two matches meant, so the atmosphere remained lively.
【I never expected this streamer to be so bad】
【How can someone at this level even rank in the top 5 of Tomato’s E-sports Ranking? It must be fake】
【My boyfriend once said that any match that ends in under fifteen minutes is low-level. Not that Brother Qin is bad, but that the opponent is just too weak】
【Whoever said that should get a new boyfriend. Anyone who’s watched professional matches knows what it means to finish a battle in under fifteen minutes】
On the other side, in Ye Lan’s live stream.
The atmosphere was heavy, and the pace of comments slowed down significantly.
【Has Night God been possessed today? I feel like this isn’t his real level】
【It’s not that Night God has lost his touch; it’s that the opponent is too strong. It’s pure tactical suppression. Night God excels in team fights, but in terms of strategy, he’s no match for the opponent】
In other words, Ye Lan was a warrior-type player who followed orders, while the opponent was a strategist-type player.
A brute meeting a strategist—and one who knew how to fight…
【Even though the playstyle is different, I can’t help but feel this is the Nether God】
【+1! The tactical thinking is so similar to the match Divinity played in last year’s Asia Cup League】
【Holy crap! I logged in! In the first server, Moon Over the Barred River, the Nether God is online! He’s in a Trial room (image). This Qin Shu is the Nether God!】
【？？！！The Nether God in the flesh?！！！】
The live stream exploded instantly.
So did Glory.
Someone used a server-wide megaphone in the world channel to announce the Nether God’s return and that he was streaming with his face revealed, along with the live stream details.
Countless copycats followed, instantly flooding the world channel.
A flood of players poured into Ye Lan’s Tomato Live Stream.
The Nether God, who had left countless legends in Glory’s history, had never shown his real face all these years. Apart from the members of the Divinity team, no one had ever seen this god-like figure.
Many had speculated that the Nether God was a 300-pound heavyweight, while others claimed he was a middle-aged, greasy uncle.
In short, every stereotype of a gaming nerd had been pinned to this name.
Until now, seeing Qin Shu’s face.
【Holy crap, is this really the Nether God?! Don’t lie to me; I didn’t go to school much!】
【That’s a lie and a half!】
【I swear on my life, this is the Nether God!】
The discussions and debates in the live stream didn’t affect Ye Lan and Qin Shu, who were still in the middle of their match.
After two defeats, Ye Lan became more cautious and careful than before, no longer easily falling for Qin Shu’s tricks. Instead, he gradually found his own rhythm.
Watching Ye Lan’s transformation, Qin Shu curled his lips into a smile.
Being able to quickly learn from failure showed that Ye Lan had a natural talent for gaming.
But Aunt Qin only had this one son and naturally didn’t want him to waste his life on games. Moreover, Uncle Ye had a vast family business, and such a large company needed someone to inherit it.
Ye Lan had once wanted to join Divinity, but Qin Shu had refused him. Since then, he had clung to Qin Shu, always wanting to challenge him to prove himself and carve out his own path.Qin Shu admired Ye Lan’s courage and determination, but he couldn’t bring himself to defy his aunt’s wishes and join Ye Lan in opposing their elders.
So, at times like this, he could only offer subtle guidance without revealing his intentions.
Fortunately, Ye Lan could seize every opportunity and absorb it, transforming it into his own strength.
In this match, Qin Shu didn’t rely on tactical advantages. Instead, he chose a single lane to face off against Ye Lan head-on.
Because Ye Lan was paying even closer attention to Qin Shu’s movements than before, he quickly noticed that the other was almost mimicking his positioning.
When he went jungling, Qin Shu jungled too.
When he cleared minion waves, Qin Shu cleared minion waves too.
Whatever equipment he built, Qin Shu wore the same.
Even when he stood still under the tower, Qin Shu stood still as well.
[Are you fucking kidding me? Is this the Nether God? Playing with me?!]
In the livestream, some began to suspect they were being deceived.
Even Ye Lan himself felt Qin Shu was mocking him. “What do you mean by this?”
“Nothing much. This match is about comparing operational skills.”
Tactics couldn’t be taught overnight. In the first match, Qin Shu wanted Ye Lan to understand the importance of game tactics, so he would pay attention to his weaknesses during future training.
The second match was to make him realize the need to adapt flexibly, to control the pace and restrain the opponent rather than being restrained.
As for this match…
It was purely a lesson in hero operational skills.
Learning from videos was like drawing a tiger based on a cat—only in real, face-to-face combat could one grow the fastest.
“Then I’ll compete with you on operational skills!” Ye Lan fumed.
[This person using the Nether God’s name better be worth my wait, or I’ll flood his livestream!]
[If it’s a stolen account, I’ll hunt him down in-game every time I see him!]
Eight minutes later, both reached max level simultaneously.
With identical equipment, they stood at the center of the battlefield and began their duel.
Ye Lan struck first, advancing like a fierce tiger, pressing step by step. In the blink of an eye, he took half of Qin Shu’s health. Just as he was about to press further, Qin Shu flashed behind him into a blind spot, baited out his skill, stunned him, and executed him on the spot.
“Again!”
Ye Lan charged into battle once more. This time, though he held back a move, Qin Shu used his skill’s passive effect to successfully counterattack.
“Again!”
Ye Lan rushed forward again, creating distance with his skill and opting for a conservative approach. Yet, at the last moment, Qin Shu countered with his own skill.
“Again!”
In the game, Ye Lan was executed again and again, a truly pitiful sight.
But he grew more courageous with each defeat, and his movements became increasingly fluid.
At first, some mocked him for being noob.
But gradually, the audience realized things weren’t so simple.
[This person using the Nether God’s name seems to be dominating Night God, but every time, he uses the same skill sequence as Night God and then shows a way to turn the tables. He’s teaching Night God positioning and techniques!]
[That turn-around suppression, retreat, and critical strike just now is the Nether God’s signature move! Most people can’t execute it with such precision!]
[Kiting with poke and body blocking! Holy shit, it really is the Nether God!]
[Did Ye Lan save the galaxy? The Nether God is personally training him hands-on!]
[Nether God, look at me! I beg for training!]
The livestream viewers, as impartial observers, quickly saw through the situation.
But Ye Lan, still immersed in the game, had died over a dozen times in just ten minutes and had no time to ponder Qin Shu’s well-intentioned efforts.He only knew that he must defeat Qin Shu once!
The last time he faced Qin Shu in a match was a year ago.
Back then, just like now, he was completely suppressed, beaten until he fell apart, making him doubt whether he was truly suited for the path of e-sports.
But since he had made his choice, he had to give it his all!
At least in today’s matches, he had managed to bring Qin Shu’s health bar below 10% several times.
Whether it was due to Qin Shu’s strategy or his own genuine improvement, to him, this was progress.
If it’s something you love, defend it.
Today, he had to win once!
Ye Lan gritted his teeth, focusing entirely. The noise from the outside world could no longer disturb him in the slightest. It was as if he had already stepped into the canyon, where thousands had fallen in battle, and he alone remained.
As long as he defeated the final enemy before him, he could claim ultimate victory!
His eyes burned with determination, each strike fierce yet no longer reckless. He nimbly leaped across the grasslands, wilderness, mountains, rocks, and streams, as if every move of his opponent was etched into his mind.
Bold, but not reckless.
Finally, he spotted an opening, broke through the enemy’s defensive line, his blade stained with blood. The sword shadow reflected a bright light in the stream as he delivered a strike that concentrated all his strength with precision.
But at that very moment, a sharp blade pierced through his chest.
Blood spread through the rain in the canyon.
Two figures suddenly fell.
Lying together in a pool of blood…
“You won.”
A familiar voice came from the other side.
It was still those fox-like eyes, carrying a hint of a smile—not mocking, but almost appreciative.
Qin Shu tossed his phone aside, crossed his arms, and rested them behind his head.
“You’re better than I imagined.”
[Is Qin-ge mocking him? He killed him over twenty times…]
[But it doesn’t seem like it. Don’t you think Qin-ge’s smile looks a bit… benevolent?]
The viewers in the Shuying Couple’s livestream didn’t quite understand, but the e-sports fans in Ye Lan’s livestream knew exactly what these words meant.
They had thought that after the Nether God retreated behind the scenes, he had become a legend of the past, like an aging hero who could only be worshipped as a deity.
But now, it seemed the Nether God was far from old—he was clearly stronger than during his peak!
While they were still imitating the Nether God’s aggressive playstyle, he had long been able to adapt seamlessly to various situations and make multiple predictions about his opponents.
As for Ye Lan, a rising young star, losing to the Nether God was no shame.
In fact, in the final match just now, though it seemed like mutual destruction, the system announcement showed that Ye Lan had clearly acted a step earlier.
Just as the Nether God had said.
He had won.
Under the Nether God’s guidance, he had defeated the Nether God.
Was it a loss, or a victory?
Ye Lan quietly stared at the screen.
Everything that had just happened felt like a dream.
Now that the dream had ended, he found himself unable to see things clearly.
But one thing, at least, was clear to him now.
There was still a long way to go between him and Qin Shu.
But…
“Someday, I will truly defeat you,” Ye Lan said firmly, his gaze fixed on Qin Shu.
Qin Shu curled his index finger and brushed his slightly itchy nose, smiling. “I’ll be waiting.”
According to the final rules, Ye Lan was considered the winner of the match.
But before ending his livestream, he still asked his fans to support the Shuying Couple’s stream.
—In fact, after confirming Qin Shu’s identity, a large number of e-sports fans had already flooded into the Shuying Couple’s livestream.There were also many streamers who were already big names in esports, bringing their own live-stream followers to join the pilgrimage.
【Nether God is awesome, take my knees!】
【You could easily make a living with your looks, Nether God, why rely on talent!】
【When is Nether God’s next live stream!】
【Nether God, do you take apprentices!】
【Whether you do or not, I got into this industry after watching Nether God’s videos. I don’t care, Nether God is my master!】
There was also a tough male streamer with the ID [Wang Dachui from the Village Entrance]:
【Ticket to T country already bought, Nether God, wait for me to come back after surgery and have your babies!】
“…”
The comment section was flooded with messages. Qin Shu couldn’t help but rub his nose, glancing at Song Ying beside him, who was resting her chin on her hand and enjoying the drama with amusement. He cleared his throat lightly.
“My wife is right here, guys. Can we tone down the cringe a little…”