# Chapter 275: First Battle
After learning about the match schedule and submitting basic information, the group returned to the hotel!
The next morning at 8:00 AM!
Inside the largest venue in Kyoto, the Sparrow Feather Arena!
The crowd was massive, with shouts shaking the heavens!
All nine thousand seats were filled to capacity!
Countless journalists and media outlets were broadcasting live—every National All-Star Game was an unprecedented event!
As brilliant fireworks exploded!
The National All-Star Game Ladder Tournament officially began!
On the elevated platform, two arena announcers raised their microphones, expressions brimming with excitement!
One of them was a girl!
She wore a short skirt, a vibrant tank top, and her hair was tied into two bun-shaped ponytails!
Her features were incredibly sweet, with a hint of baby fat on her pretty face!
Her youthful, energetic voice echoed throughout the entire stadium!
"Hello everyone! I'm Mo Ling!"
"This All-Star Game has been delayed, but it's finally underway—I'm sure you've all been looking forward to it!"
"The Ladder Tournament will last for 3 days! There will be 15 matches each day!"
"The first 30 matches will determine the Second Tier members! The next 15 matches will decide the First Tier!"
"Throughout the entire competition, I and my partner, Hu Zhou, will be providing commentary!"
At this moment, the audience erupted with earth-shattering cheers!
Ling Ling is the best! (Screaming!)
Ling Ling! I want to have your babies! (Heart-wrenching!)
Mo Ling's popularity was terrifying!
As a top-tier idol-level female star, the energetic girl Mo Ling's fame needed no introduction!
Hu Zhou smiled: "Ling Ling has always been incredibly popular!"
"However, among this year's participating contestants, there's also a highly popular player!"
"I'm sure everyone has already guessed who it is!"
Mo Ling said sweetly: "You mean the Pacifier War God Jiang Nan?"
"I'm a fan of Nan Shen too—I've watched all his All-Star Game videos!"
Instantly, the arena's big screen projected a photo of Jiang Nan charging forward fiercely with a pacifier in his mouth and a blade in hand!
Laughter came from the audience, and the atmosphere was perfectly stirred up!
Mo Ling laughed: "Whether it's the Nuclear Explosion Man or the Pacifier War God!"
"Throughout his journey, our country's second Spatial System has always been a hot topic!"
Hu Zhou said: "In response to everyone's expectations!"
"This time, the match between Jiang Nan Says So Team and Metal Frenzy Team has been specially arranged as the first game!"
Mo Ling said: "Metal Frenzy Team from Haidu also came with the title of provincial champions!"
"All members have Metal abilities! They're an extremely rare full-attack-formation team! Offense and defense in one! Their provincial match kill count also exceeded a hundred!"
"If not for Nan Shen's monstrous 143 kill count, they might have become the record holders!"
Hu Zhou said: "I heard the two teams had a little conflict in the association hall yesterday!"
"I believe they will definitely bring us the most exciting showdown!"
Mo Ling said: "Now! Let's welcome both teams to the arena!"
The crowd's cheers shook the skies, full of anticipation!
Jiang Nan was watching the live broadcast in the waiting room, his face completely dark, grinding his teeth in anger!
"Son of a gun! What 'Pacifier War God'? Don't I have any dignity?"
"What kind of host is this? Talking nonsense!"
They even put up that photo?
Hey hey hey!
You don't stir up the atmosphere like this, do you?
Now everyone has seen it!
Xia Yao snickered: "You'll never shake off that title now!"
Zhong Yingxue pulled his arm: "Let's go, let's go!"
Jiang Nan pouted, his face full of resentment: "Little Fish, keep an eye on Mila for me, I'll be back in a bit!"
"Okay!"
Little Mila had finally succumbed to the temptation of snacks, sitting on Yu Qingqing's lap, focused on eating crispy corn rings.
In the player tunnel, Xia Yao was full of excitement: "I can't wait to try out the power of Wolf's Howl!"
"Watch my performance later!"
Zhong Yingxue also looked eager to try, anticipating the might of Cang Fire Fall.
Wu Liang patted his chest: "Heh, leave the defense to me!"
Jiang Nan still pouted, looking unhappy.
The group came onto the arena, and cheers erupted!
"Wow! Nan Shen is still so handsome! What was that garbage news from a few days ago? The photos were photoshopped, right?"
"Hmph! It must be some dumb editor jealous of Nan Shen's good looks!"
"Pacifier War God! Go! Crush them!"
"Pacifier War God! We're rooting for you!"
So Jiang Nan got even angrier.
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He turned back and glared fiercely at Mo Ling!
Mo Ling snickered: "Giggle giggle~ It seems Nan Shen really doesn't like the title 'Pacifier War God'!"
In the stands with the best view above!
A middle-aged man with graying temples and a vertical forehead wrinkle sat on a bench!
Even while sitting, his spine was straight as a rod!
He watched the arena with keen interest!
"That grumpy-looking kid is Jiang Nan, right?"
"Was he the one behind the Dragon Abyss Ghost Extermination Operation?"
Behind him, a professional-looking female secretary held a folder: "Yes! He just returned to the country not long ago!"
The middle-aged man smiled: "Achievements at a young age! This All-Star Game is getting interesting!"
At this moment, Metal Frenzy Team was fully assembled!
All four were thick-browed, burly men!
Li Jin stood at the very front, his expression ferocious: "Today! We're going to have some real fun!"
Jiang Nan looked disdainful: "Forget it! What's fun about you?"
Li Jin: !!!
"You mother—!"
[From Li Jin's Resentment Value: +1000!]
Why can't you ever be on the same wavelength as me?!
But he didn't bother with that!
He turned around and said quietly: "Jiang Nan's Spatial System is the most troublesome!"
"In a moment, focus long-range firepower on Jiang Nan! He's Silver rank, his skill coverage maxes out at 500 meters!"
"Take him down as fast as possible! Don't let your guard down!"
The others nodded one by one!
Just then, Mo Ling said: "Both sides! Please prepare for battle!"
Li Yan and his team fully metalized! Instantly, thousands of steel balls flew and danced in the air!
Hundreds of iron spears and tens of meters of steel wire floated in midair!
Layers of thick steel shields also stood before them!
They truly lived up to the name "Metal Frenzy Team"!
On Jiang Nan's side!
Xia Yao immediately half-beast transformed, revealing furry ears and a wolf tail, full of excitement!
Zhong Yingxue stomped her little foot, and blazing flames erupted around her body!
Even her hair turned into a flaming form, eager to try!
Jiang Nan, meanwhile, drew his Tang blade, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes!
Just then!
With a "rip" sound!
Wu Liang burst out of his clothes, transforming into a black bear over five meters tall, wearing Pikachu-themed shorts!
His massive Bear King Shield slammed into the ground!
"Boom!"
Rubble flew everywhere!
"Pfft—!"
On the elevated platform, Mo Ling's pretty face flushed red as she barely held back a spray of blood!
What the hell was this black bear wearing Pikachu shorts?!
This was too abrupt!
How was she supposed to commentate this?!
And... could this even be broadcast?
The audience stared at the black bear in shorts, their eyes nearly popping out!
"Damn! Even though I knew Jiang Nan Says So Team had a perverted black bear, I didn't expect it to be this explosive!"
"Mom! My eyes! My eyes!"
"Refund! Damn it! Refund! How many scantily clad girls will I have to look at later to heal my wounded heart?"
"Those shorts! I love them! I want a pair too..."
Wu Liang listened to the shouts from the crowd, looking smug.
Hmph! All bowing before my masculine aura, huh?
Shallow!
Mo Ling laughed awkwardly: "It seems this player has his own unique style of dressing!"
"Now then! The match begins!"
"BEEP!"
As soon as the match buzzer sounded!
With a "bang!"
A millstone-sized crater exploded beneath Jiang Nan's feet!
He vanished instantly, charging straight ahead!