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"That's really difficult," Zhao Wei said. "In a match, the role of the captain is immensely important. They decide on strategies, purchase defenses, send scouts to track the enemy's movements, and must also guard against surprise attacks. Not only do they have to manage their own team members, but they also need to pay attention to the opponent's actions. The expenditure of money is crucial as well; sometimes just a hundred coins can determine the outcome. Additionally, the captain's command and adaptability, along with the team's on-the-spot abilities, are all put to the test."
Beiyue asked, "Is money the most important factor?"
"Everything is important," Zhao Wei replied after a moment of thought. "Scouting is vital; if the enemy gathers five people for an ambush or a surprise attack, you can even turn their plan against them. Money is certainly important; without it, you can't buy defenses to stop the enemy's advance. Tactical coordination in details, choices regarding sacrifices, and so on are crucial. Sometimes decisions need to be made very quickly—within one or two seconds—without time for discussion; you must choose or risk total defeat."
"Is it really that hard?" Beiyue felt a bit uneasy upon hearing Zhao Wei explain how directly the captain affects the outcome of the match.
Zhao Wei tossed a cigarette to Ding Ze, lit one for himself, and pointed at the video. "Look at this Red Team captain; they're just like XX. The opponent abandoned two mission points, and their team couldn't find their members. Instead of being cautious, they grouped together to attack a tower and ended up getting flanked from behind, leading straight to their base."
Cui Ming disagreed. "I don't agree; there was nothing wrong with the Red Team captain. The captain relied on command for regional operations and coordinated very well, maintaining a balance between offense and defense while always being in an advantageous position. This was a choice; you don't know what the opponent is doing. In such situations, naturally, you choose the strategy with the highest potential gain. I don't know the result yet, but I don't understand why this captain lost. From what Zhao Wei said, Red Team grouped together to attack while Blue Team sneaked past to hit their back tower. Look at this distance; unless Red Team realizes Blue Team is flanking them and panics, they have a time advantage. The captain must have anticipated that Blue Team would try to flank and calculated how long it would take."
"Notice how Red Team formed a serpentine formation before attacking the defenses," Cui Ming continued. "This was to prevent their members from arriving at the defenses too late while Blue Team's members reached their back tower first. The worst-case scenario would be if both Red Team and Blue Team arrived at each other's defenses simultaneously." He added, "Red Team had an early monetary advantage; they possessed treasures that were one tier higher than Blue Team's, so they should have been able to break Blue Team's base first."
Zhao Wei paused the video and smiled at Cui Ming. "You're clever, but in the end, Red Team lost. Give me a reason."
Cui Ming pointed at the video. "We were just discussing issues with the captain; Red Team should have won. But there's something wrong with this woman on Red Team."
Beiyue asked in confusion, "This woman is the core of Red Team; why is there a problem?"
"This woman isn't truly the core," Cui Ming explained. "Her status as core comes from her repeatedly killing Blue Team members, which led her to accumulate more money than the total of the other four team members combined. Money is very important; it allows you to buy treasures that can exponentially increase your strength." He continued, "If Blue Team wins because of her mistakes—like if Beiyue and Li Qing were to mess up..."
Li Qing smiled and clenched his fist, saying, "Junior Brother, there are more elegant words to use."
"Haha, Senior Brother... for example, you are wise for a lifetime but foolish for a moment. Instead of luring the tower defense soldiers, you directly withstand the tower's firepower. No problem, you can hold on. Even if you two stand there dazed within the fire zone and both get taken out, it’s still fine. Because when the bayonet meets blood, the brave prevail. At this moment, we need Ding Ze, the one with immense destructive power. Conversely, if Ding Ze makes a mistake and falls, it will be fatal for the team." Cui Ming finished speaking and looked at Zhao Wei, eager to know if his analysis was correct.
Zhao Wei didn’t want to speak and played the video. As expected by Cui Ming, a huge mistake occurred with a woman from the Red Team. In her haste, relying on her precious item to rush forward, she was ambushed by an assassin from the Blue Team and was struck down in one hit. This resulted in the Red Team being unable to dismantle the tower while the Blue Team advanced rapidly, ultimately destroying the Red Team's base just a step ahead.
Cui Ming smiled triumphantly at Zhao Wei, who nearly smashed Cui Ming's head against the coffee table in frustration. Ding Ze ignored their expressions and asked, "Cui Ming, do you think this woman is a spy?"
Cui Ming settled himself and replied, "Theoretically, she shouldn’t be. Her getting caught was due to her role in the team; she was designated as a sacrificial scout and a mine-layer. However, in this competition, unexpectedly achieving consecutive kills gave her a significant economic advantage. With her enhanced abilities from her precious item, she surpassed all her teammates and became the core of the team. I don’t think Blue Team has such deep schemes; if this woman were truly a spy, she should have just done her job quietly and let some things slip."
Ding Ze nodded. "I think like you do; if they are fighting for their City-State territory and there’s still a spy among them, that’s simply unacceptable."
The match concluded with the Red Team losing 1:2. The camera was still rolling when Cui Ming said, "I take back what I said earlier; this team is unqualified."
Li Qing agreed. "It’s undeniable that this woman made a huge mistake, but listening to the captain blame her means he’s putting all the blame on her shoulders. Even if it’s true, as captain he bears an undeniable responsibility... It’s not good; the team's remarks even indirectly suggest that this woman colluded with Blue Team. That accusation carries significant weight."
Beiyue added, "Treason; those willing to fight for their City-State are practitioners with considerable honor. In this first televised broadcast, because she lost an island along with its exclusive economic zone, it feels entirely like scapegoating. Politicians use competitions to find scapegoats for problems that must be resolved but are difficult to tackle. The loss of the island has nothing to do with politicians; it only concerns the competitive team."
Ding Ze remarked, "We can't blame the Red Team captain entirely; he can’t bear this burden alone. Media criticism and public outrage will leave a lasting stain. The worst part is that this island dispute has already concluded with no chance for reversal—no second chances. This competition is too cruel."
Beiyue concurred. "I was naïve enough to think about negotiating with City Hall to help us win a match. Now it seems that the results of such competitions are beyond what ordinary people can bear."
Zhao Wei sat on the carpet against the wall and casually said, "Before I boarded the ship back to Dawn City, that woman committed suicide after reading our City-State's first morning report."
"Suicide?" Li Qing replied, pondering, "If that's the case, it seems unlikely that many cultivators would be willing to fight for the City-State."
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