In the small town with a drizzle as fine as silk, an unprecedented god-level battle was about to unfold. Jamie Smith, the young warrior, with a thirst for victory, entered the battle space. His eyes quickly scanned the surroundings, and the figures of his four companions came into view, while the opponents were quietly waiting for the start of this contest in the distance.

"Little Xu." A middle-aged man with short hair looked at Jamie Smith with a warm smile. He was Master Dylan Thomas, the inheritor of the "Sly Twin Blades," also a disciple of Master Ray Willow, but much older than Jamie.

"Brother Dong." Jamie Smith responded politely. He knew that the middle-aged man in front of him was not only highly skilled in martial arts but also a legendary figure in the martial arts competition.

"Our team is truly magnificent. Brother Dylan Thomas, you and Jingming are both veterans of the martial arts arena." The chubby panda, Channing Cheung, the number one internet celebrity in the field of combat, had a wide network of connections. His voice carried a hint of pride as he looked at Samuel Clark, the two-division world boxing champion, and Emily Johnson, the goddess of archery, both indispensable forces in this battle.

"Hello everyone." Emily Johnson smiled, her words brief but exuding confidence.

"I haven't played much martial arts combat, so please forgive me if I'm not up to par." Samuel Clark, the burly boxing king, spoke with a touch of humor, but also a serious attitude towards the battle. "My weapon is a pair of shields! As a boxer, using a pair of shields is relatively easy to get started with. I'll be at the front, blocking the enemy's attacks for everyone."

"I'm confident with a trident and a double-edged blade." Channing Cheung said, his eyes gleaming with the desire for battle. "And I'll bring some hidden weapons."

"Twin blades and hidden weapons." Master Dylan Thomas said in a steady and powerful voice.

"Spear and double shields." Jamie Smith said, his voice firm.

"Bow and arrows." Emily Johnson said, her voice soft but determined.

Channing Cheung was delighted upon hearing this: "Great, both Jingming and Samuel Clark use shields, so our team's defense will be much stronger, especially since we're up against the mighty Chase Goff."

"Chase Goff!" Jamie Smith, Dylan Thomas, Emily Johnson, and Samuel Clark all became more serious upon hearing the name. The opponent they cared about the most was Chase Goff, who had won the first place in the World Martial Arts Competition! The Martial Arts Alliance had given him the title of "Mighty God."

"Please have a team member choose their weapon and equipment first." The voice of the virtual game rang out.

"The selection of weapons is in turn." Channing Cheung explained, his voice tinged with tension. "One of us chooses, then two from the other side choose. Then two more from our side, and two more from theirs. Finally, the last two from our side choose, leaving only one from the other side... because both sides can see each other's weapons and equipment, they can choose weapons that counter each other."

"I'll choose first, as I'm only skilled with double shields." Samuel Clark quickly donned a suit of armor, holding a pair of shields, his figure in the rain appearing particularly resolute.

...

In the official live broadcast room of Xiaguo, as the match began, the number of viewers skyrocketed.

"Already three hundred and eighty million, and still rising. There are really a lot of people." Hugh Smith exclaimed, his voice filled with excitement.

"Both sides are choosing their weapons and equipment." On the commentary stage, the host Shine Lewis said, his voice carrying a hint of anticipation. "Samuel Clark is a two-division world boxing champion, known for his evasive footwork and powerful punches. He has chosen double shields first! On the other side, 'Mighty God' Chase Goff and 'Blood Axe' James Brown have also chosen their weapons and equipment."

"Chase Goff has chosen heavy armor, estimated to weigh at least 300 kilograms." Head coach Ray Wong exclaimed, his voice filled with awe. "Even in the virtual world, where everyone's body has evolved, wearing 300 kilograms of heavy armor is still quite a burden."

"Chase Goff, who won the first place in the 22nd World Martial Arts Competition, is famous for his immense strength. Looking at his more robust and massive physique now, he should have practiced the 'Giant Bear Evolution Technique,' known for its power, and his strength should have reached an even more terrifying level." Sophia Thompson exclaimed, "Combined with his skill in spear techniques, his threat level is very high."

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"Blood Axe James Brown, who made his debut in the 12th World Martial Arts Competition and won the second place in the 15th," Ray Wong continued.

"The last contestant, the ninety-seven-year-old senior 'Liv Jay Windsor,' has chosen a sword? He is the only one among the ten who has chosen just a single sword. Even the female war god Yvonne Green uses a shield and sword combination; in cold weapon combat, a one-handed sword is still at a disadvantage." Shine Lewis expressed his surprise, then said, "Okay, now both sides have chosen their weapons and equipment. Coaches, which side do you favor?"

"The left side." Ray Wong said, his voice firm. "The female war god Yvonne Green, Blood Axe James Brown, they both use one hand for a shield and the other for an offensive weapon, suitable for frontal attacks. Plus, there's the mighty God Huang Chong for a frontal charge! Senior Liv Jay Windsor and the Saber Woman Frost Shirley are both skilled in movement and speed, capable of sneak attacks and assassinations. Of course, most importantly... I have high hopes for Huang Chong!"

"I favor the right side because they have our archer god, the only one among the ten." Sophia Thompson said, her voice filled with anticipation. "Boxing King Samuel Clark and Spear Demon Jamie Smith both carry double shields, and Jamie Smith has used double shields in the World Martial Arts Competition."

"His double shields were passed down by his master Ray Willow after joining the national team. He has a high talent for shield techniques and has defeated opponents with double shields in the World Martial Arts Competition, showing considerable skill." Ray Wong added.

"Two people using double shields to protect the archer god, allowing the archer to fully exert their abilities." Sophia Thompson said, her voice filled with excitement. "I am looking forward to this battle, and I favor the right side."

...

"Grandson, go for it." Jamie Smith's grandfather shouted enthusiastically.

"They always praise that Chase Goff, but they don't talk much about Jingming." Jamie Smith's mother said, her voice carrying a hint of discontent.

"Among these ten people, Chase Goff should be the strongest." Jamie Smith's father, also a person in the circle, evaluated, "His competition was really beautiful. Other people need various strategic wisdom to compete, but he just charges straight ahead without any dodges! He eventually rushed to the world's first place. When Chase Goff retired, Master Ray Willow once commented that in the Xiaguo martial arts circle, in terms of the domineering use of the spear... Chase Goff is number one!"

"Don't boost others' morale!" Jamie Smith's grandfather glared, "The game hasn't even started yet, and you're already intimidated? The most important thing in a competition is one word, fight!"

Hugh Smith immediately agreed with a smile: "Dad, you're right. Jingming, once his leg injury is healed, also has the strength to compete for the world's first place, at least he can compete with Chase Goff."

"Hmm." Jamie Smith's grandfather looked at the battle space, "What I'm most curious about is that old man named Liv Jay Windsor, ninety-seven years old, and a god-level player on his first day."

"Uncle, do you know this senior Liv Jay Windsor?" May Lee asked.

"I've traveled around the world and visited various factions in the country, but I really don't know him." Hugh Smith said, "But the surname Liu... Master Ray Willow's hometown, the Liu family in Cang County, Jibei, all practice martial arts, and there are many with the surname Liu."

"The battle has begun!" May Lee looked at the battle space.

"In the virtual world, the first god-level battle of our Xiaguo has now begun." The host Shine Lewis said excitedly, "The map for this battle is the small town map."

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Ancient small town, drizzle lingering.

Ten people, scattered and descending in various parts of the small town.

Jamie Smith, wearing a dark red light body armor, holding a spear, with double shields on his back, appeared on the second floor of a tavern.

"The opponent's Saber Woman Frost Shirley and Senior Liv Jay Windsor should both be good at assassination, we must gather first and protect our archer god." Panda Channing Cheung said through the internal voice communication, "Of course, Brother Dylan Thomas can act alone."

"Okay."

The team had no objections.

Through

the internal map, they could clearly know the position of their companions.

"Whoosh." Jamie Smith walked down the stairs of the tavern, went out the back door, and the drizzle outside was like silk floating on his face, very refreshing. Jamie Smith carefully moved along the wall, listening carefully to every movement.

On the other side.

'Sly Twin Blades' Master Dylan Thomas, with a lean body, practiced the 'Shadow Leopard Evolution Technique', wearing leather armor, his figure was like a ghost, holding twin blades and walking through the alleys, looking for prey.

...

The other team had also unified their opinions early on.

"Senior James Brown, Yvonne Green, you two gather with me first. Frost Shirley and Senior Liv Jay Windsor, you act freely, and it's best to kill the archer god at the start of the battle." Mighty God Chase Goff said through the team's voice.

"The battle has just started, everyone is scattered all over the small town, which is the best opportunity to assassinate the archer god." Saber Woman Frost Shirley's figure was blurry, she whooshed onto the roof, carefully walking, looking for the target from a high place.

Senior Liv Jay Windsor, as thin and small as a monkey, with a sword at his waist, turned around a few times and disappeared in the small town.

"Such a fast speed!"

In the live broadcast room, the host Shine Lewis, commentator Ray Wong, and Sophia Thompson all noticed Senior Liv Jay Windsor. Ray Wong even said: "Both sides of the team, Dylan Thomas, Frost Shirley, and Senior Liv Jay Windsor, they should all be good at movement and speed, but it is obvious that... Senior Liv Jay Windsor is the fastest and most agile."

Whoosh whoosh whoosh.

Senior Liv Jay Windsor moved through the small town, sometimes stopping to look, once in action, he would dash far away, and in a few steps, he would disappear into an alley.

Senior Liv Jay Windsor suddenly stopped, his ears twitched, and he carefully walked to the side of the inn, came to a room in the inn, and quietly looked out of the window. He saw a figure carefully moving not far away, it was Jamie Smith.

"Senior Liv Jay Windsor has found the Spear Demon Jamie Smith!" Ray Wong shouted, "Jamie Smith hasn't noticed anything yet, he's in danger!"