The King’s Avatar follows Ye Xiu, a legendary Glory pro player forced to retire and restart from scratch in an internet cafe. The series delves into themes of perseverance, teamwork, passion for gaming, and reclaiming lost glory through skill and strategy.
This curated collection of 25 canonical quotes from the novel captures pivotal moments of emotional depth, character evolution, and core motifs across various arcs.
If you like it, then treat this all as glory, and not boasting
Chapter 1 (The Banished Battle God)
Ye Xiu
Challenges Sun Xiang’s arrogance, marking Ye Xiu’s defiant exit from Excellent Era and igniting his comeback journey.
Glory is not a one man game
Season 3 Episode 17 (Final) / Novel equivalent (Challenger League arc)
Ye Xiu
Emphasizes teamwork over solo heroism during a crucial match, highlighting Ye Xiu’s growth in building Happy.
All problems that could be solved with money are not problems
Novel (general, early arcs)
Narrator / Ye Xiu’s philosophy
Underscores class disparities in gaming, reflecting Ye Xiu’s resourcefulness against corporate power.
Complacency leads to loss. Modesty brings profit
Novel (Ace Showdown arc)
Ye Xiu
Warns against hubris in pro scenes, showcasing Ye Xiu’s tactical wisdom from past championship failures.
I know. I heard. My heart almost broke
Novel (early, Excellent Era reflection)
Ye Xiu
Reveals hidden vulnerability to Chen Guo about his departure, deepening his stoic yet emotional core.
Who said it? Where are you running? A bunch of Level 33 players and you’re afraid of a tiny Level 27 Blade Master?
Novel (early leveling arc, Ch. ~70s)
Ye Xiu (as Lord Grim)
Mocks pursuers in a tense PK, displaying Ye Xiu’s unmatched skill and confidence in low-level battles.
I set dungeon records
Novel (dungeon records arc)
Ye Xiu
Casually boasts to Huang Shaotian amid chasers, capturing mid-game thrill and Ye Xiu’s record-breaking prowess.
The road of life is very long
Chapter 1637 (If Life Were Long)
Su Muqiu (flashback)
Reflects on life’s endurance to Ye Xiu, tying personal loss to unyielding pursuit of Glory’s peaks.
Do you find Glory fun?
Chapter 1637 (final reflections)
Ye Xiu
Questions passion with Su Mucheng before playoffs, reaffirming joy in competition amid career twilight.
Winning the championship will be even more fun
Chapter 1637 (final reflections)
Ye Xiu
Motivates Su Mucheng toward victory, blending friendship and ambition in the series’ climactic arc.
Ye Xiu… take good care of Mucheng… and our glory
Novel (Su Muqiu’s death flashback)
Su Muqiu
Last words entrust legacy to Ye Xiu, fueling his drive and emotional bond across 10 years of Glory.
You’ve already been caught, so why did you want to stay in my guild?
Novel (Blue River interactions)
Ye Xiu
Teases a spy with nonchalance, showing strategic mind games in guild-building peaceful moments.
Kid, don’t be too reckless. The road of life is very long
Novel (early flashbacks with Su Muqiu)
Su Muqiu
Mentors young Ye Xiu, connecting youthful recklessness to mature pro perseverance themes.
I did. My heart almost broke
Novel (post-departure reflection)
Ye Xiu
Admits inner pain to Chen Guo quietly, humanizing the unbreakable God of Glory.
If you like it, treat everything as glory and not boasting
Animation Season 3 / Novel Ch.1 echo
Ye Xiu
Reiterates philosophy to Sun Xiang, evolving from exit line to team leadership mantra.
It’s a strange feeling, isn’t it?
Chapter 1637 (playoff tension)
Ye Xiu
Shares bittersweet pro return vibes with Su Mucheng, evoking nostalgia and resolve.
That’s not the important point
Chapter 1637 (pre-championship)
Ye Xiu
Prioritizes victory over sentiment, defining his singular focus amid emotional stakes.
The elite began to evacuate from the forest… delicate flowers
Novel (early guild wars)
Narrator / Ye Xiu’s taunt
Highlights fragility of rivals, marking Ye Xiu’s dominance in chaotic leveling skirmishes.
Beautiful!
Novel (dungeon/mid-battle)
Ye Xiu
Exclaims in awe at perfect play, blending battle excitement with genuine gaming passion.
I won’t be bored with this game even for another 10 years
Novel (~Ch. 800)
Ye Xiu
Affirms lifelong love for Glory, countering retirement pressures with enduring zeal.
Every match I try my best
Live-action / Novel pro matches
Ye Xiu
To Yu Wenzhou, embodies relentless effort, showcasing character growth in team dynamics.
Giving up does not mean admitting defeat
Live-action / Novel reflections
Ye Xiu
Rejects surrender mindset, tying to themes of strategic retreats fueling comebacks.
You’re going to be the one to shoulder Tiny Herb’s future!
Novel (Tiny Herb arc)
Wang Jiexi
Mentors Gao Yingjie, illustrating leadership and generational handoff in pro scene.
With this attitude of yours, Glory is not the game for you
Novel (trash-talk exchanges)
Ye Xiu
Dismisses unworthy players, reinforcing passion as Glory’s true barrier.
At the end of the day… it’s all about the game
Novel / Animation culmination
Ye Xiu
Sums up life’s balance around Glory, capturing peaceful acceptance post-battles.
