THE arena lights brightened as the emcees, Jiang Xinyi and Lin Haoyu, stepped onto the stage amidst the crowd's cheers. The massive screens overhead displayed highlights from the match—flashes of brilliant teamwork, last-second reversals, and hard-fought battles.
Jiang Xinyi smiled warmly as she lifted her mic. "Let's take a moment to applaud team Celestials for an incredible performance tonight. They pushed every strategy to its limit, kept us on the edge of our seats, and reminded us why they're always a team to watch. That kind of skill and determination deserves recognition."
The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, a wave of appreciation for the losing team's efforts.
As the applause for team Celestials faded, both teams met at the center of the stage to shake hands.
Li Xu Min, ever the good sport, was the first to extend his hand to team Yunyue's captain with a genuine smile. "Congratulations," he said, voice carrying no bitterness. "You earned it."
