The King’s Avatar (Quan Zhi Gao Shou 全职高手), written by Butterfly Blue (蝴蝶蓝), is under the Gaming category. It received the title for Best Work in 2013 and is the first and only 1000 Pledged Work (千盟作品).
In the multiplayer online game Glory, Ye Xiu is regarded as a textbook and a top-tier pro-player. However, due to a myriad reasons, he is kicked from the team. After leaving the pro scene, he finds work in an Internet Cafe as a manager. When Glory launches its tenth server, he throws himself in to the game once more. Possessing ten years of experience, the memories of his past, and an incomplete, self-made weapon, his return along the road to the summit begins!
After fighting and scheming, who snatched away my glory? Under the tossing of the wind and rain, my dreams shall appear as though they had never been shattered. In all its splendor, the path shall never be lost. Before the gazes of millions, this is where I return!
Another fun addition to the series. More guild related stuff but not as interesting as the early stages. Definitely looking forward to pro matches.
Note: The chapter breakup of the first 11 volumes is from https://the-kings-avatar.fandom.com/w.... For volumes 12-26, I just divided the remaining chapters equally among all volumes (with the extra 4 left over going into volume 26).
Love the anime, the live action series and the novel. I am near the playoffs now and still reading. Chapter 1342 of 1728. about 8-12 hours per 200 chapters, so a very long read. You have to skip some repetitive parts, but overall very worthwhile.