The most popular game worldwide is Ancient Arena Online, a high-octane PvP fantasy game where teams fight for supremacy in mythical arenas. Millions of fans watch livestreams, bet on matches, and follow their favorite players like celebrities. The game’s competitive scene is so fierce that professional teams are treated like esports royalty.
At the heart of it all is Kai Ashford, one of the top players and captain of the pro team Phoenix Edge. With lightning-fast reflexes and strategic brilliance, Kai leads his team to countless victories. But success breeds jealousy. Sabotaged by a teammate he thought was loyal, Kai is not only kicked off his team, but also humiliated in front of millions of fans. With his reputation shattered and confidence at rock bottom, Kai retreats from the public eye.
However, Kai's competitive spirit is not easily extinguished. He stumbles upon a group of amateur players—a ragtag bunch who show raw potential but lack the finesse needed to win at the highest levels. Their quirky personalities clash with his no-nonsense attitude, but something about their passion reminds him of why he started gaming in the first place. Deciding to put his past behind him, Kai agrees to train them into a professional team.
Along the way, Kai builds unexpected connections with his new teammates, including romantic entanglements with a fiery mage, an eccentric hacker, and a mysterious assassin player, all while juggling his personal feelings and growing attraction for multiple women. As his new team rises through the ranks, they gain attention from fans and sponsors, putting them back on the radar of the professional scene.
But Kai’s past doesn’t stay buried for long. His former teammates—now rivals—plot to sabotage him once again, while jealous contenders within the gaming world aim to tear him down. However, Kai's return to the spotlight will be on his terms this time. With a darker, more calculating approach, he plans to not only dominate the game but also to get sweet revenge on those who betrayed him.
- Chapter 1: The Final Preparation
- Chapter 4: Going Solo
- Chapter 7: First Training Session
- Chapter 10: Commitment
- Chapter 13: First Scrimmage
- Chapter 16: First Tournament Sign-Up
- Chapter 19: A Crushing Defeat
- Chapter 22: Victor’s Team
- Chapter 25: Rebuilding Trust
- Chapter 28: Lena’s Arcane Covenant
- Chapter 31: Tournament Preparation
- Chapter 34: A Narrow Defeat
- Chapter 37: Kai’s New Stealth Skills
- Chapter 40: Alex’s Healing Buffs
- Chapter 43: Surviving the Hunt
- Chapter 46: Reflecting on the Journey
- Chapter 49: Reaffirming the Goal
- Chapter 52: Guild Reputation
- Chapter 55: Guild Rewards
- Chapter 58: Tariq’s Role
- Chapter 61: Unlocking Advanced Talents
- Chapter 64: Tariq’s Resilience
- Chapter 67: Facing the Crimson Reapers
- Chapter 70: Determined to Improve
- Chapter 73: Simulation Battles
- Chapter 76: Crafting Legendary Gear
- Chapter 79: Lena’s Weapon Upgrade
- Chapter 82: Facing Elite Assassins
- Chapter 85: Nina’s Victory
- Chapter 88: Countering Stealth
- Chapter 2: The Sabotage
- Chapter 5: A New Hope
- Chapter 8: Kai’s Leadership
- Chapter 11: Individual Skills
- Chapter 14: Understanding Roles
- Chapter 17: Early Rounds
- Chapter 20: Learning from Loss
- Chapter 23: Old Wounds
- Chapter 26: Choosing Factions
- Chapter 29: Tariq’s Warforged Legion
- Chapter 32: Improved Performance
- Chapter 35: The Rivalry Begins
- Chapter 38: Lena’s Lightning Storm
- Chapter 41: Faction Event
- Chapter 44: Rare Loot
- Chapter 47: Personal Stories
- Chapter 50: A United Team
- Chapter 53: Guild Wars
- Chapter 56: Guild Siege Event
- Chapter 59: Victory at the Keep
- Chapter 62: Kai’s Assassination Mastery
- Chapter 65: Adapting to New Skills
- Chapter 68: Overwhelmed by Beasts
- Chapter 71: Training Intensifies
- Chapter 74: Alex’s Support Role
- Chapter 77: Upgrading Gear
- Chapter 80: Final Preparations
- Chapter 83: Ambush and Counter
- Chapter 86: Tournament Quarterfinals
- Chapter 89: Nina’s Redemption
- Chapter 3: The Aftermath
- Chapter 6: Forming Phoenix Reborn
- Chapter 9: Team Friction
- Chapter 12: Team Combos
- Chapter 15: Team Review
- Chapter 18: Facing Real Competition
- Chapter 21: Victor Harrington Returns
- Chapter 24: A New Rivalry
- Chapter 27: Kai’s Shadow Syndicate
- Chapter 30: Team Roles Solidified
- Chapter 33: The Silver Vipers
- Chapter 36: Leveling Up
- Chapter 39: Tariq’s Defensive Talents
- Chapter 42: World Boss Encounter
- Chapter 45: Team Synergy Grows
- Chapter 48: Kai’s Past
- Chapter 51: Guild Introduction
- Chapter 54: Coordinating with Allies
- Chapter 57: Defending the Fortress
- Chapter 60: PvP Ranking Boost
- Chapter 63: Lena’s Storm Control
- Chapter 66: Regional Tournament
- Chapter 69: A Tough Loss
- Chapter 72: Beast Management Tactics
- Chapter 75: Confidence Grows
- Chapter 78: Tariq’s Armor
- Chapter 81: Exclusive Faction Tournament
- Chapter 84: High-Stakes Battle
- Chapter 87: Facing the Silver Vipers
- Chapter 90: Victory Over the Vipers