Very soon, Tony and the others witnessed the power of substitute players.
It was as if these people were using a magnifying glass to meticulously study every inch of them countless times, thoroughly understanding their skill combinations, damage output, and movement habits.
Many flashy maneuvers were performed, making the superheroes realize that, apart from basic bodily functions, they could also be that flashy.
The battles were so breathtaking and exhilarating that everyone was completely absorbed, to the point where they didn't even want to participate themselves—just watching was satisfying enough.
As he kept watching, Tony, the capitalist, suddenly had an idea.
"Such an exciting match, and only we get to see it? Isn't that a waste?"
A bunch of people immediately agreed.
"Exactly! Didn't Uncle Su say that sharing joy is better than enjoying it alone? We should share this war with the whole world, so they can also experience this thrilling, explosive battle!"
"Watching for entertainment is secondary; the key point is to show everyone that in the depths of outer space, where they have never ventured, we are not idle—we are fighting to protect Earth!"
"At the same time, this is also to boost the confidence of the people in the Beautiful Country who are fighting against the alien invasion, telling them that they are not alone—we are always with them!"
"That's right, exactly!"
Everyone quickly reached a decision, and with Tony collaborating with Ultron, they set up a live broadcast and transmitted it to networks across all countries and regions worldwide.
At the same time, the public finally realized that while the Beautiful Country was being invaded by aliens, the superheroes were not just sitting idly by; they were in outer space, engaged in a battle that determined the fate of the entire Earth, even the universe.
Moreover, unlike the Beautiful Country, which restricted outside participation, the superhero side allowed the public to join the battle through substitute play.
Although there were only 300 substitute players at the moment, this was a drop in the ocean compared to the billions of players worldwide.
But that's how beta tests work—only a few people participate at first, and once all the features and mechanics are optimized, the full-scale launch follows.
By then, the number of playable heroes would also be much greater.
Currently, the 300 substitute players could only choose superheroes from the Great Wall Guardians' side.
By the time the game entered public testing, the heroes from Sanosi's army would probably be available as well.
Compared to the well-known Great Wall Guardians, the other side's "everything can be feminized" superheroes, despite being invaders, had still won the hearts of the masses.
Getting to play as the feminized versions of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, etc., had become a dream for many players.
Yes, "play" in the serious sense—playing the game.
As for the players' request, Su Ye naturally did his best to accommodate them.
"Thanos, let's discuss something!"
Su Ye approached Thanos with a smile and said.
Thanos furrowed her brows and stared tensely at the starry sky before her.
The addition of 300 players made what was once her guaranteed victory into a battlefield full of unpredictable twists.
At first, the 300 players struggled because they were unfamiliar with both their own and the enemy heroes' traits. Coupled with sudden team formation and a lack of coordination, they lost quite a few matches.
However, as they adapted, the situation on the battlefield began to shift.
At first, the Great Wall Guardians were being overwhelmed by Sanosi' army, but then the fight evened out, and eventually, the Guardians gained the upper hand.
"No wonder you insisted on extending the match to an entire season. So, you planned from the start to bring in substitute players!"
Sanosi looked at Su Ye with some annoyance.
Her superheroes were limited in number, and continuous battles would eventually tire them out, causing fatigue and exhaustion.
But the 300 substitute players on the other side were different. They rotated in and out, making fatigue and physical exhaustion almost negligible.
So, when Su Ye approached, Sanosi couldn't help but mock him.
Su Ye, however, just smiled.
"Are you troubled by the fact that you don't have enough subordinates to maintain continuous combat?"
"Are you frustrated because your opponents are too flashy, their movements too wild, to the point that you threw your back out?"
"Have you ever considered having a group of subordinates who can quickly develop battlefield awareness in the canyon war and dictate the course of the battle?"
After hearing Su Ye's questions, Sanosi responded with a kind smile.
"Have you considered that you might be insane—like, seriously ill?"
Su Ye: "..."
"I'm being serious here! Don't resort to personal attacks. Don't think that just because you're a woman, I won't do anything to you. I'm telling you, when I go berserk, even I'm afraid of myself!"
Sanosi looked at the battlefield, where her army was now on the verge of a crushing defeat. Resolving to go all in, she moved closer to Su Ye.
"Come on, show me how berserk you can get! Act like a real man—don't let me look down on you!"
"I…"
Seeing Sanosi charge at him, Su Ye decided to drop the act.
"Looks like the previous fights haven't taught you a lesson. If that's the case, then I won't hold back!"
Boom!
…..
A single drawn-out canyon match lasted over 30 minutes. After four of these prolonged battles, Sanosi's army lost all four rounds.
On top of that, Sanosi herself lost four rounds.
"So, do you submit?"
Su Ye asked, still unsatisfied.
This alien, Sanosi, was truly different from Earthlings—her "driving experience" was amazing.
Earth's superheroes were at best like sports cars, but Sanosi's was a full-fledged spaceship!
Hearing Su Ye's question, Sanosi was dazed for a long moment before shaking her head.
"No, I will never surrender!"
"Then let's continue!"
As Su Ye said this, his hand moved to the "steering wheel" again.
"Wait a minute!"
Sanosi quickly stopped him. "This isn't fair!"
"Your Great Wall Guardians have so many helpers, but my army has to fight alone. This is inherently unfair."
"So, what are you suggesting?" Su Ye kept his hand on the wheel but didn't start the "car" just yet.
"Let your people substitute for my side too!" Thanos huffed arrogantly.
"Both sides should start from the same starting line—only then would the final result be truly fair!"
Su Ye raised an eyebrow, looking at Sanosi's proud and arrogant expression. He suddenly realized that he might have just unlocked yet another achievement.
Ding! You have acquired the girlfriend 'Sanosi'...