Picking Up Fragments

The three immediately raised their guns to fire. Just as one shot hit, the thunder in Jiang Siming's hand exploded with a loud bang. The two SJ team members who were closest were blown down on the spot, and Gu Cun was right by Jiang Siming's feet. He could only watch helplessly as Jiang Siming approached with the grenade, his eyes filled with fear and despair, struggling desperately to crawl away. But it was futile, he was also blown up. Since he was already hit, the explosion finished him off.

"Player [4am_ming] used a grenade to knock down player [SJ_KK]"

"Player [4am_ming] used a grenade to knock down player [SJ_123]"

"Player [4am_ming] used a grenade to kill player [SJ_gu]"

"Player [4am_ming] used a grenade to kill player [4am_ming]"

Four messages popped up. SJ watched helplessly as Jiang Siming finished off Gu Cun and blew up two of their team members. What was even more infuriating was that Jiang Siming was killed by his own grenade, so his kill didn't count toward their score, but Jiang Siming got a point instead. Experience tales with empire

A four-on-one, with an absolute advantage, yet they didn't gain any benefit, being bested by a human bomb.

Anger! So much anger!

The four members of SJ were almost ready to explode with rage, especially Gu Cun, who was about to smash his computer. Just moments ago, they had sworn to fully humiliate Jiang Siming, believing victory was in their grasp, but they were still outplayed by him.

But the fact was right there before their eyes. Fortunately, Jiang Siming didn't blow up all three of them; otherwise, SJ would have been wiped out by Jiang Siming in one go.

The last surviving member was a bit further away, out of range of Jiang Siming's grenade. Otherwise, a one-for-four trade would have been a huge profit. However, they haven't lost much, considering that with the two kills of Wei Shen and Xingmu, 4am has only lost one head. Moreover, this morale blow is much more satisfying than their ambush tactics. Wei Shen and Xingmu were so excited that they jumped up from their chairs.

"Hahaha, amazing, amazing! Old Jiang, this move is so relieving!"

"Killing Gu Cun this scumbag, their team's strength drops a lot. No chicken for them, hahaha."

Jiang Siming felt very comfortable as well, the frustration he had built up dissipated all at once.

Indeed, killing Gu Cun is just so satisfying; one kill brings one moment of joy, continuous killing brings continuous joy. Therefore, in the following matches, Jiang Siming decided to give Gu Cun big surprise! His [Game Program Modifier] had been off cooldown for a few days, and he hadn't used it yet, so you know what's coming.

4am was eliminated early, but they still had 22 points, plus 2 points for their 8th place ranking, totaling 24 points. This score, even if not the first, should still be in the top three. So this team elimination didn't affect 4am much, given their solid foundation in points. But SJ suffered a lot.

Their strongest player was Gu Cun, and the other members were of average level. Once Gu Cun fell, SJ's three remaining members didn't survive the sixth circle and were killed by other teams.

Their score was also tallied, 7th place, with kills of two teams plus Wei Shen and Xingmu, totaling 13 points. This score isn't low but certainly isn't high either, only average, and still a long way behind 4am. Upon learning this information, the audience erupted in cheers, overjoyed, as if they were even happier than if 4am had won. 4am's early elimination also let the other teams breathe a sigh of relief. In the end, the strong 17 team secured the first place with 33 points, and 17 also made a lot of kills in this match.

OMG is in second place, with a score of 27, and the third place is 4am. SJ team has 13 points, ranking ninth, there's nothing to be proud of, not only that, the coach also scolded them severely. If it weren't for blocking Jiang Siming, their score would definitely be higher. Today's group stage has concluded. Because there are many teams, it's not just the teams in Jiang Siming's match that are participating.

Another group will also start playing, groups A and B, and only the top eight from each group can advance to the PCL Spring Finals. Today's 4am match has ended, the second round of matches will start the day after tomorrow. The event is slow, but that's also because Bluehole wants to keep the audience engaged. If it ended too quickly, people wouldn't feel the excitement. It's just like the current LOL events, the Spring Split, Summer Split, MSI, Regional Championships, Worlds, All-Stars, and so on.

There are a bunch of events, each one lasting a month or two, and after finishing one, the next event starts, so throughout the year, there's almost always a tournament to watch. The audience is also happy because this way they can often see their favorite teams, rather than just a few days of games.

Jiang Siming and GodV were laughing and talking while packing up their external keyboard and mouse, planning to find a place to have dinner.

"God Ming, Wei Shen, have you eaten yet? Come along, I'll treat you." 17shou specifically ran over to ask.

"You're being so polite?" GodV laughed. "I'm specifically here to invite God Ming, and I'll take the three of you along, don't misunderstand." 17shou joked.

GodV and Duoyu weren't angry; in fact, 4am and 17 team have always had a good relationship.

"Your team helped us a lot at the FGS, I've been looking for an opportunity to thank you, this time it's better to encounter than to wait, let's go together?" 17shou enthusiastically said to Jiang Siming.

"Sure, let's go." Jiang Siming readily agreed.

The two teams walked together, planning to leave the venue to have dinner. Just happened to pass by SJ's territory, Jiang Siming's eyes lit up, and he suddenly shouted at Wei God, "Wei, I ask you, the red Ferrari that I won from someone, you only sold it for over a million. Did you pocket the difference?"

Wei Shen was stunned at first, but seeing Jiang Siming's gaze, he instantly understood.

"Oh! You're talking about that. No, I didn't. The car, they said, was only worth a little over a million. They wouldn't give an extra cent. I saw there was no one else interested, so I sold it to them as scrap metal."

"Forget it, forget it. Although over a million is a bit less, it was free to begin with. Awei, you treat today, and I'll treat the day after tomorrow's match. Don't worry, this money is easily made, I can spend it freely!"

"No problem, then we'll come to the match the day after tomorrow with empty stomachs. I heard you guys ran into a team of old scoundrels today. Too bad, tonight we'll treat you, so eat your fill."

17shou wasn't afraid of offending SJ. He never liked people like Gu Cun anyway. So what if he offended them? Hahahaha. The eight of them laughed.

"You bitch..." Only Gu Cun gritted his teeth, fists clenched, wishing he could punch each of them.

But thinking about his small build, he knew he couldn't beat any of them. So, he decided not to use force. He would wait until the second match the day after tomorrow to deal with these two teams!

"Just you wait, in the next match, I'll make you cry terribly!" Gu Cun swore fervently.

Yeah, another vow. The heavens must be used to him spouting nonsense by now.