Chapter 96: The Man Taken Away by His Wife

The competition was still underway. No matter what was happening outside, none of the contestants at the venue had any idea. They were unaware that their match, currently being broadcast live, had attracted over a million viewers. Even less did they know that the legendary goddess Lin Zijin herself was watching their game. They remained wholly absorbed in the contest.

As for Yang Hao, he couldn't possibly know, nor could he even imagine, that Lin Zijin would specially tune in to his live match because of him. If he did, he would surely leap with excitement and strive to perform even better.

The battle at the school had long since ended. With the shrinking of the poison circle, some teams were now rushing to escape its grasp. Once the poison contracted, the new safe zone was refreshed. The school where Yang Hao and his teammates were located remained within the boundaries of the safe zone. By rights, they did not need to relocate at this time. However, considering the safe zone's current position, there was a high probability that in the next refresh, the school would end up within the toxic area. After some deliberation, Yang Hao and his team decided to move elsewhere. In no time, they found two vehicles nearby and left the area.

Meanwhile, the live broadcast shifted its focus to P City. Having just quieted after a fierce battle, P City erupted again with gunfire as another team arrived. Coincidentally, these two teams were led by Zhou Chen's squad and another from Tianhai Normal University.

Both teams hailed from Tianhai University and Tianhai Normal University, each representing the highest level of skill. Zhou Chen was recognized as the top player at Tianhai University, and his three teammates were similarly renowned within the university as elite players. The team from Tianhai Normal University featured two students from their institution, while the other two were former professional players, drawing considerable attention.

Of course, most of the interest came from people affiliated with Tianhai University and Tianhai Normal University. The rest of the viewers in the live chat weren't particularly invested in this matchup. After all, they had come for the Trickster. Unfortunately, though the Trickster appeared on camera fairly often, his actual screen time wasn't as abundant as they had hoped. Many viewers who came specifically for him were evidently a bit disappointed.

Fortunately, thanks to Lin Zijin's presence, they refrained from causing trouble, instead waiting patiently for the Trickster and his team to return to their screens. Their feelings were understandable. Nevertheless, this was a campus battle royale tournament hosted by Tianhai University, and there were far more teams competing than just Yang Hao's foursome. It was impossible to dedicate all the broadcast time to them. Moreover, Yang Hao's group wasn't currently in conflict with other teams, so what would there be to watch if the camera lingered on them?

If someone argued this point, those dedicated fans would surely retort fiercely. Even if there was no fighting, they'd be happy just watching them stand still. Ahem... It was surprising to see how many diehard fans Yang Hao had accumulated.

Not to mention, besides the Trickster, there was the legendary driver, Yao Cannon. They wanted to see the Windchaser boy in action, racing! It had become an obsession for them. Since that day’s live broadcast, countless viewers had been captivated—and even brainwashed—by Yao Cheng’s driving skills.

People might not care about kills, but the cars must be raced! What's the point of playing if you don't race? Having not seen the Windchaser boy for days, they missed him dearly. In their hearts, there lingered an unforgettable image of a youth chasing the wind. Windchasing had become a creed.

Those who had been influenced by Yao Cheng reminisced about that day's broadcast, their hearts filled with longing. Little did they know, after that live show ended, a strange phenomenon swept through PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds—a surge of players who raced cars but didn't kill anyone.

Over the past few days, countless players noticed a peculiar trend in the game. Motorcycles were suddenly in short supply. For reasons unknown, two-wheeled motorcycles had become the scarcest and most coveted vehicles in the game. When those ran out, even three-wheelers became rare. No need to ask—the racing cult had secretly spirited them away.

But that wasn’t the most shocking part. A bizarre phenomenon emerged in PUBG. Many players reported that during squad matches, a teammate would mysteriously vanish right after landing. Later in the match, that missing player would suddenly reappear, riding a motorcycle, drop off some airdropped supplies in disbelief, then mount the bike and speed away again.

This was no isolated incident. More than one player had encountered such situations, and even more reported similar experiences. However, the teammates they saw disappeared on motorcycles and never returned. Unsurprisingly, their fate was grim.

Many said that after a teammate sped off on a motorcycle, they soon saw the notification that the player had been eliminated. Only a rare few managed to return with airdrops, refuel, and depart in style.

Looting airdrops was no easy feat! Most racers died en route to the supply crates. Yet these enthusiasts seemed possessed, tireless in their pursuit. In their hearts, they shared a common faith: the Windchaser boy.

If Yao Cheng knew about this, he’d probably burst out laughing, only to have his pride curbed by Yang Hao and the others' playful beating.

As anticipation mounted between Tianhai University and Tianhai Normal University, and as a wave of bored viewers waited, the battle in P City drew to its conclusion. In a fierce exchange, both sides suffered losses, but ultimately, Zhou Chen’s dazzling play allowed him to defeat two opponents single-handedly and claim victory.

Tianhai University won by a hair! Despite their triumph, the other three members had all fallen, leaving Zhou Chen as the sole survivor of his team.

“Hey, that guy’s got some impressive moves!”

“I think I recall his ranking in the national server—what was it again?”

“Tianhai University has such skilled players?”

“Never underestimate the world.”

“The esports club at Tianhai University is actually quite strong.”

Clearly, Zhou Chen’s prowess had piqued the interest of some viewers who previously cared little for the match.

Amid the surprised chatter, the broadcast shifted suddenly to G Harbor Hill. The audience was momentarily confused, then quickly realized what was happening.

“It’s the Trickster! The Trickster’s back—”

“The Windchaser boy, my idol!”

“And Pighead!”

“Who’s Pighead?”

“He’s the guy who snuck off to the internet café to play, only to get caught by his wife!”

“Pfft! So that’s who they meant!”

“Hehe, the man dragged away by his wife!”