The King's Avatar: Reborn Sun Xiang, Girlfriend Su Mucheng

However, there was no behind-the-scenes manipulation in this draw; it was simply a matter of luck.

If there had been any behind-the-scenes manipulation, then the home team, Switzerland, wouldn't have drawn against a strong team like South Korea, but instead would have drawn against a bottom-ranked team like South Korea.

If there were any behind-the-scenes manipulation, the organizers would have grouped the South Korean team and the Chinese team, their two strongest rivals, together to fight, and then put the American team and the Russian team together in another group.

This way, the Swiss team can not only secure a place in the semi-finals, but they might also be able to use underhanded tactics to try and reach the finals, or even win the championship.

Therefore, the fact that Switzerland drew South Korea shows that there was absolutely no possibility of any behind-the-scenes manipulation.

There were only two matches on the first day: South Korea vs. Russia and South Korea vs. Switzerland.

The Dragon Kingdom team's match won't be until the next day.

However, Sun Xiang and the others did not go back to rest, but instead watched the game on site.

As Sun Xiang predicted, the first match was against Russia.

Even though they had the home advantage, they were still badly beaten by Russia.

Xiao Rizi secured three victories in the one-on-one matches, a respectable performance.

However, they were swept in the arena and then swept again in the team competition.

In the team match, Xiao Rizi chose a map that was very favorable to them, and they played quite well at the beginning.

However, Russia is a member of the European League and they are very familiar with the ten-man squad style of play.

So, midway through, Russia changed its formation and tactics, and things started to completely collapse.

In the end, Russia only lost 6 lives before securing a small victory.

这样一来小日子一共得到了9分，而俄罗斯这边一共得到了2+3+10+2=17分。

Two points for a one-on-one match + three points for a ring match + ten points for a team match, plus an extra two points for winning the team match.

They can only get 9 points in their own home game. Do they still want to turn things around in their next home game in Russia?

Being eliminated by Russia is inevitable, unless a miracle occurs.

But such a miracle is impossible.

The second match was between South Korea and Switzerland.

Switzerland is a super team, second only to England in the Glory League of Europe.

However, their opponent today is the South Korean team, and there are always stronger opponents. Compared to the South Korean team, the Swiss team is slightly inferior.

In the one-on-one match, the Swiss team took advantage of their home field and scored 4 points. However, they were completely outmatched by Lee Sang-hyeok in the ring match. Lee Sang-hyeok achieved 2.4 kills in the ring match, which helped the South Korean team gain a huge lead.

The fighters who followed Lee Sang-hyeok did not disappoint him, successfully securing 3 points in the ring match.

In the team competition, the Swiss team displayed superb tactical coordination.

Their European leagues have always been played with ten-man teams, so they already have a well-established tactical approach for ten-man team matches.

The format for the South Korean team is the same as that of China: a 5v5 team match with an extra substitute.

Different playing styles will naturally lead to significant differences.

In the 10-person team competition, their tactical operations and variations were not as skillful as those of the Swiss team.

Furthermore, with the home advantage, the Swiss team surprisingly defeated the South Korean team in this team match.

This result was quite unexpected.

I thought the South Korean team would win decisively, but they lost.

Although they put the Swiss team in a tough spot in the team competition, almost fighting to the last man before the winner was decided.

However, losing a team match means losing the 2-point bonus for a victory, which will widen the point difference.

Moreover, the South Korean team only scored 1 point in the one-on-one match, and with the three points from the ring match, they only have 4 points.

The South Korean team scored 8 points in the team competition, bringing their total to 12 points.

This score is only enough to match the score of one of Switzerland's team matches. Switzerland's total score is 12 + 4 = 16 points.

Switzerland won with a score of 16-12.

This score was also the closest in this World Invitational Tournament.

If it weren't for the extra 2 points for winning the team match, the two sides would only have a 2-point head difference.

It can be said that the fight was evenly matched.

After watching the match, Sun Xiang and others left the venue.

On the way back to the hotel, Ye Xiu asked everyone, "What are your thoughts after watching the match between the Swiss team and the South Korean team?"

"It's quite surprising that the South Korean team lost," Huang Shaotian was the first to answer.

“The local teams are more skilled in team battle tactics. No, it shouldn’t be described as skilled. They are adept at ten-player team battles,” Zhang Xinjie said.

Xiao Shiqin smiled slightly: "They've been playing ten-player team battles for ten years, so it's only natural that they're good at it."

Wang Jiexi nodded: "Yeah, we've only played a few rounds of ten-player teams. Their ten years of experience definitely gives them a huge advantage."

"So we still need to be cautious when we play Germany in the next match!" Sun Xiang said with a sigh.

In individual competitions, they are not afraid of any team.

Although they have many tactical masters in team battles, there is still a fundamental difference between five-person team battles and ten-person team battles.

"Yes, especially in team competitions. If you lose a team competition, you will lose an extra 2 points, so winning a team competition is particularly important."

"Wenzhou, what are your plans?" Ye Xiu asked Yu Wenzhou.

"We'll do our best and leave the rest to fate. In the individual competition, we'll try to get as many points as possible, and then we'll give it our all in the team competition," Yu Wenzhou said.

The World Invitational Tournament was already very tight, and there was simply no time for the Chinese team to practice their ten-player team battle tactics.

The match is tomorrow, and it's impossible for them to master the ten-man team strategy overnight.

Therefore, they can only give it their all in the competition, and the rest is up to fate.

"Then we'll have the five strongest in the one-on-one competition, and the arena battles will continue to be yours, Captain Sun." Ye Xiu looked at Sun Xiang with a teasing expression.

"Old Ye, why don't you come on? You can substitute for me and I'll let you use One Autumn Leaf." Sun Xiang returned a teasing smile.

Ye Xiu is currently the team leader and does not have an account.

However, if Ye Xiu wanted to play, he could actually replace Sun Xiang.

If Sun Xiang proves that he is unable to participate in the competition, someone else can come in as a substitute.

At least the rules do not explicitly state that team leaders cannot come on as substitutes.

Ye Xiu quickly waved his hand: "I'll pass, I can't take on five people at once, you're better than me."

This isn't just him being modest; given his current age and condition, he's definitely not as good as Sun Xiang.

Although he longs to return to the Glory Arena and play One Autumn Leaf again, he is eager to showcase his gaming skills on the World Invitational stage.

But, he knows.

His era is long gone.

Sun Xiang is far superior to him in every aspect.

Even at his peak, he felt he might not be as strong as Sun Xiangqiang.

Silent all night.

The second round of the quarterfinals began the following day.

The first match today is between the Chinese national team and the German team. (End of Chapter)