National Games: Global Tower Climbing Levels Dropped 10,000 Times

One morning, the entire world wakes up to find that the global skill level in *Slay the Spire* has plummeted by ten thousand times. No longer do players compete over win streaks—instead, the benchmark of prestige is the win rate at low ascension levels. "Challenging high ascension" has become a niche track reserved for only a few top players. Reaching Ascension 8 earns a spot on the global leaderboard. "Pushing for Ascension 9" is the dream that countless professional players chase, while those who successfully conquer Ascension 10 are so rare they can be counted on one hand worldwide. In this world, *Slay the Spire* exists as a brand-new "international edition," blending the unique features of both the first and second installments. It is deeply integrated with the community, offers robust multiplayer functionality, and features a real-time global ranking system. Every year, the world hosts the National Games Championship—a grand tournament where final rankings directly determine the national fortune and international standing of each participating country for the following year. Nations spare no effort in fielding their most elite pro teams to battle it out on the national arena. "Spire Esports" has become the hottest industry globally, and those who make it as professional players are national idols, showered with endless fame and glory. Ye Fei, a veteran from the original world, has logged over a thousand hours in Spire 1 and holds a 200-win streak. Even before his transmigration, he was still chasing the record of a 30-win streak on Ascension 10 with the Hunter in Spire 2. Is bigger deck always better? Is exhaust strategy on the Ironclad a mistake? Is the Defect the undisputed T0? Is the Watcher just a joke? In an unknown, secluded room, Ye Fei launches the game. "A10 win streak? Isn't that just child's play?"