Chapter 92 : Chapter 92

Chapter 92. The League Begins, and the Battle Starts

The next day, at the headquarters of the Huaxia Team League.

Wearing team uniforms emblazoned with Spark Team’s logo, the members of Spark Team stood at the main entrance together with Jiang Yichen.

The six of them looked up. On the display screen above the entrance, the very first match listed on the schedule was: Spark Team vs. Phoenix Team.

Jiang Yichen could not help smiling. Whoever was manipulating things behind the scenes had truly gone to great lengths just so more people would see it.

Not only had they matched them against Phoenix Team, last year’s runner-up, they had even arranged it as the opening match.

“Brother Yichen, do our team uniforms look good?” Su Linyu straightened her clothes and spread her arms to show them off to him.

On the front of the uniform, over the chest, was the core logo. The flames were sketched in abstract lines, with three to five stars adorning the base.

The words “Spark” were also subtly woven into the design in small embroidered lettering, elegant and beautiful.

Jiang Yichen’s eyes lit up, and he nodded slightly. “They do. The design is excellent.”

“Of course they are. To design this set of uniforms, Sister Linyu specifically went to study fashion design and stayed up for several nights in a row,” Tang Long said, giving her a thumbs-up.

Jiang Yichen froze for a moment. This girl was still just as touching and heartbreaking as ever.

“Next time, leave something like this to someone else. Don’t wear yourself out.” He pinched Su Linyu’s soft, pale cheek.

Su Linyu hurriedly shook her head. “I’m the captain Brother Yichen appointed, so this is my responsibility.”

“Besides, Brother Yichen, you said my design was good. I’m incredibly happy, so how could I possibly feel tired?”

Uh...

Jiang Yichen smiled helplessly. Why was it impossible to talk sense into this pure-hearted warrior of love?

He changed the subject. “Come on, let’s go in. The match is about to start.”

Su Linyu raised her fist, looking full of energy. “Spark Team, charge, charge, charge~”

The six of them stepped into the main hall. In the center stood a three-story-tall wall of league honors, each section accompanied by a holographic projection of a championship team from a previous season.

“Young Master Jiang, hello.”

A respectful middle-aged man suddenly approached them and introduced himself. “I’m the temporarily appointed chairman of the league. You can just call me Little Zhang.”

Jiang Yichen raised a brow and knowingly asked, “If I remember correctly, the league chairman’s surname was Li.”

“Oh, Chairman Li abused his position for embezzlement and bribery, so he has already been taken away by the Law Enforcement Bureau for investigation. I’m handling this year’s league.”

At that, a smile touched Jiang Yichen’s lips. He patted Little Zhang on the shoulder. “That’s truly a pity. You’d better do your job well.”

Chairman Zhang swallowed hard. He knew perfectly well why Li Qiang had suddenly been arrested.

The people of the great families were not figures that small fry like him could afford to offend.

He could only force a smile and say, “Young Master Jiang, let me take you to the preparation area.”

Jiang Yichen nodded slightly.

As they entered the center of league headquarters, an extremely vast competition arena came into view.

The audience seating formed a ring around the arena, and every seat was filled. The crowd was overflowing with excitement, dressed in the uniforms of the teams they supported, beating drums and shouting cheers.

There were even several familiar faces in the VIP stands.

Jiang Yichen sat down in the preparation area and looked toward the VIP platform. It was truly a gathering of major figures.

His mother was there, along with Su Zhan, the Patriarch Su. The heads of the Tang Family and the Chu Family had also come.

As for Zhou Mingyuan and Jiang Dongnian, those two who were inseparable had naturally come as well.

“Damn! My old man actually came to watch me!” Tang Long suddenly cried out in excitement, looking deeply moved.

“My dad didn’t even come when I took the martial exam, but now that I’m representing Spark Team, he actually showed up.”

Tang Long grabbed Jiang Yichen’s arm with both hands. “Brother Yichen, you really are my savior. Without your cultivation art and pills, I’d still be that abandoned child my father never cared about.”

Seeing how moved Tang Long was, Jiang Yichen could not help shaking his head.

Tang Long was Tang Wuji’s second son, but his talent had always fallen short of the eldest, so Tang Wuji had basically ignored him.

Only recently, after Tang Long’s martial talent had risen to SS-rank, had Tang Wuji gradually begun paying attention to this son.

What a child starved of love.

As an only son, Jiang Yichen could not fully put himself in Tang Long’s shoes, but he still understood him very well.

He patted Tang Long on the shoulder. “Then perform well and show your father what you can do.”

Tang Long put on a resolute expression. “Do not worry, Brother Yichen. If I don’t win, I’ll come back and offer you my head.”

“...” Jiang Yichen’s mouth twitched. “Did you learn that from Chu Xingchen? You’re just as embarrassingly dramatic.”

Chu Xingchen glanced over, crossed his arms, and corrected him, “That is called chivalrous spirit.”

“Exactly as Hero Chu says.” Tang Long grinned and gave him a thumbs-up.

Jiang Yichen: “...”

Lei Zhen looked at the youngsters, so full of life, and admiration appeared in his eyes.

But when he turned and saw Sleep God’s perpetually drowsy expression, the smile on his face gradually faded.

“Can’t you learn from them and show a little spirit?” He smacked Sleep God once.

Sleep God’s eyes were bloodshot, and he forced them open with his fingers. “I really want to sleep...”

Bzzzt, bzzzt, bzzzt~

The next second, a current spread through Sleep God’s entire body. He shocked himself so badly that his hair stood on end, and he instantly looked much more awake.

Lei Zhen said, “Get up and go back to sleep properly.”

Sleep God: “...”

“Young Master Jiang, it’s time for Spark Team to enter.”

At that moment, Chairman Zhang personally came over to notify them.

Jiang Yichen nodded and let his gaze sweep over Su Linyu and the other four. “Go on. Good luck.”

“Brother Yichen, wait for our good news.” Su Linyu grinned and led the team toward the arena.

Watching that familiar scene, Jiang Yichen felt a stir of emotion.

In his previous life, he had also watched Yanhuang Team walk toward the finals like this. But this time, it felt a little different.

With Yanhuang Team, he had been their boss. But with Spark Team, he was both friend and family.

It almost felt as though he had raised this team himself.

Jiang Yichen murmured, “Go, Spark.”

The arena.

A floating host platform slowly descended in midair above the arena. A male host and a female host, both dressed formally, bowed to the audience.

“Welcome, everyone, to the 30th Huaxia Team League. Next, I will introduce the teams competing in our opening match.”

“First, there is no need to say much about Phoenix Team. They ranked second last year and are, without question, a powerhouse.”

The female host put on a surprised expression. “Then their opponent must be strong as well, right? Is the very first match really going to be this explosive?”

“Oh, no, no, no. According to league records, Spark Team was only founded a month ago, and only two members of the team have reached the sixth realm.”

“However...” The male host extended a hand. “Spark Team was established by Young Master Jiang, the man who built up last year’s Yanhuang Team. Perhaps Spark Team may become a dark horse just like last year’s Yanhuang Team. Let us wait and see!”

“Oh, then that really is something to look forward to.”

“Enough talk. Let us welcome Phoenix Team and Spark Team onto the stage!”