Reincarnated as a Mosquito, I Sucked the Reborn Empress to Tears

They accepted.

They all accepted!

Regardless of their reasons, every team accepted the challenge!

The moment William’s words landed,

the stadium erupted in the most primitive, most frenzied roars.

This was what they wanted to see!

To hell with the bracket draws! To hell with round after round of elimination matches!

What could be more thrilling than the drama of one person challenging the world, one nation fighting against them all?

This ultimate display of individual heroism, this boundless, arrogant confidence, struck a chord with everyone.

Especially for the Western audience, who worshiped the strong, Gu Yuexi, even as an enemy, seemed to be bathed in a golden light.

So badass!

So audacious!

However,

amidst this boiling frenzy, in that ancient eastern nation, the Great Xia Kingdom, the tone of public opinion was completely different.

It could even be described as… a complete reversal.

On all the major live-streaming platforms, the bullet comments were so dense they almost obscured the screen.

But this time, it was no longer a uniform flood of “Great Xia will be victorious!” or “The goddess is awesome!”

Instead, there was more anger born from disappointment—even outright curses.

“Seriously, what is Gu Yuexi doing? Has she gotten arrogant?”

“Yeah, there’s no need for this! We from Great Xia had such a huge advantage in numbers. We had a high chance of securing a steady victory!”

“I’m speechless. I just finished praising her, and now she’s being stupid again?”

“I think she’s just selfish. She’s just trying to show off and look cool, disregarding the bigger picture and Great Xia’s interests.”

“Exactly! They shouldn’t have chosen someone like her in the first place. What good is a little bit of strength!”

“Who does she think she is, the team captain? On what grounds!”

It was no wonder the netizens were so agitated.

It was like playing cards. You’re holding a royal flush and a straight, and you’re guaranteed to win if you just play it safe.

But instead, you insist on blindfolding yourself, laying your cards on the table, and telling everyone, “Come on, all of you at once. I’m showing my hand and going all-in!”

If that wasn’t being a fool, what was?

If that wasn’t treating the nation’s honor like a child’s game, what was?

Although, there were also many rational voices retorting:

“If it weren’t for Gu Yuexi and the Divine Mosquito just now, we probably wouldn’t have even been able to beat Sakura Country! That would have been a real disgrace!”

“Since Gu Yuexi dared to say it, she must be confident! Look at Lord Mosquito’s performance earlier. Did he look like he was going to lose?”

But these voices were quickly drowned out by the tide of anger.

“As a member of the Great Xia Team, isn’t it her duty to win for Great Xia? What right does she have to act on her own, make unauthorized decisions, and push Great Xia into a disadvantageous position!”

“Confident? What confidence? She’s facing the elites of the entire world! Besides those freaks from Sakura Country, you think William of the White Eagle Empire is a pushover? You think Ivan of the Rose Kingdom is a pushover?”

“Exactly! What’s wrong with playing it safe and steady?”

As public opinion fermented, the spread of negative sentiment was always the fastest…

In reality, many people lack the ability to judge for themselves and are easily swayed by those with ulterior motives.

Under these circumstances, many voices supporting Gu Yuexi were instead suppressed…

…

「Across the ocean.」

「Inside the Beast Fighting Arena.」

Gu Yuexi and Chu Sheng were completely unaware of everything happening across the ocean.

Even if they did know, Chu Sheng would probably just roll his eyes and curse, ’A bunch of idiots.’

In fact… this so-called “one-versus-many” idea was something Chu Sheng had proposed to Gu Yuexi while they were waiting on the sidelines.

At this very moment,

all the pressure was on the chief referee, Pierce. Under normal circumstances, he would never change the rules.

But in this situation?

He set up a soundproof barrier and spoke in a low voice with the judging committees from the various nations via his earpiece.

Then, his gaze fell gravely upon the Great Xia mentors’ seats.

There, Chen Shanhe and Lin Wan sat bolt upright.

“Team Leaders.”

Pierce’s voice was very serious:

“Contestant Gu Yuexi’s proposal is a severe violation of the standard tournament format. Although the other nations have agreed, according to procedure, I must confirm…”

“Can her action be taken to represent the official position of your Great Xia Team?”

“If you object, I can reject her request right now, and the tournament will proceed as originally planned.”

This was an out.

If Great Xia wanted to back out now, to play it safe, this was their last chance.

Chen Shanhe and Lin Wan exchanged a glance.

“Yes.”

Chen Shanhe spoke. It was just one word.

Crisp and decisive, his voice resonating with power.

’In truth, his rational mind told him this was too risky.’

’As a team leader, he should have played it safe. He should have stopped Gu Yuexi’s willfulness for the sake of maximizing their gains.’

But,

at this moment, he didn’t want to be rational.

The only thing he could do was give the contestant from his own team his one-hundred-percent trust!

Hearing the answer, Pierce raised an eyebrow in surprise. He clearly hadn’t expected the Great Xia team leader to be so resolute.

He turned his head again to look at the other members of the Great Xia Team.

Shen Yixuan, Qin Feng, Zhao Cheng, Xiao Tian, and the others…

“And what about you?”

Pierce asked.

“This isn’t just her battle alone. If she loses, all of your efforts will have been for nothing.”

“Furthermore, the rules for the upcoming battle will be: no holds barred. That is to say, you could be ganged up on and beaten to death!”

“So, do you agree with Gu Yuexi’s… almost insane decision?”

Shen Yixuan smiled.

It was a smile that had cast off all burdens.

He took a step forward, looking at the figure in the air.

“Of course.”

Qin Feng followed right after, his fists cracking as fighting spirit blazed in his eyes.

“We couldn’t ask for more!”

Zhao Cheng hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and shouted:

“I agree!!”

On the other side, Xiao Tian, who had just recovered a bit, started showing off again:

“Actually, I alone would have been more than enough.”

“This young master agrees!”

The next few people also agreed one after another!

Why did they agree? Heh, no explanation needed!

Looking at this group of fearless young people with shining eyes,

Pierce was silent for two seconds.

Then, he nodded and announced in a clear voice:

“Since all national teams have unanimously agreed,”

“Since the entire Great Xia Team has approved,”

“Then, I declare…”

“The rules for the group stage of this Global Martial Dao Tournament are hereby changed, effective immediately!”

“The remaining matches will be merged into a single event!”

“The team representing the Great Xia Federation will simultaneously face the remaining six national teams!”

“This battle shall be named—”

“The Great Xia Termination War!”

“The match will officially begin in half an hour!”

BOOM—!!!

At that moment, the cheers nearly blew the roof off.

The Termination War!

So, would Great Xia be terminated, with the other teams severely punishing the arrogant Great Xia Team?

Or would the Great Xia Team defeat all other teams in one fell swoop, terminating the competition?

Everyone’s blood was beginning to burn.