novellk Chapter 13: Back to the Arena!
Chapter 13: Back to the Arena!
Leaving the lounge, we walked towards the long athletes' tunnel.
The beam of light at the end was faint, accompanied by waves of sound.
Some distant memories gradually surfaced...
It has been several years since I last stood here.
Seeing Chen Xiao's dazed expression, Ah Shui assumed he was nervous, so she walked over, put her hand on his shoulder, and said:
"Take a deep breath, don't be nervous. Everyone feels like this the first time they play in the LPL. My reaction was even more exaggerated than yours the first time; my heart was practically jumping out of my chest!"
Xiao Tian straightened his bangs, which hadn't been washed for two days, and smiled:
"When I played my first game... Doinb kept imitating a monkey's roar, saying it would help him stay calm."
Chen Xiao turned around in surprise, which was indeed like Doinb's style: "So, did you learn it?"
"No, I recorded it, and then used the video to blackmail him into buying me late-night snacks for a month."
"..."
"You're really something!"
With everyone chiming in, Chen Xiao's complicated feelings actually eased a bit.
Seeing his teammates' high spirits, he felt that being reborn in the present might not be such a bad thing after all.
Let's not even talk about ending T1's dynasty.
At least it wasn't a rebirth into those lifeless days with a bottom-tier team!
Although Top Esports is now considered a semi-"spinning top" team, it is still at least one of the top teams in the LPL.
The morale within the league is still quite good!
Chen Xiao has truly experienced the atmosphere of a weak team.
Everyone clocks in and out of work, trains, and leaves work, without daring to have any expectations for results.
The club was reluctant to invest money, so everything depended on the players' hard work.
If you perform well, you'll have a chance to be sold to a strong team; if you don't, you'll just have to wait a few seasons and then retire!
Topsports is a very good platform.
With maximum traffic, exposure is guaranteed.
He has to seize the opportunity!
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"Now, please welcome the players from both teams to the stage!"
"TES! TES!! TES!!!"
"LNG! LNG!! LNG!!!"
The audience erupted in deafening cheers.
The number of people chanting Top Esports' name was overwhelmingly dominant... This is the popularity of LPL's number one team!
Ah Shui walked at the front, head held high and chest out.
Although his figure is slightly plump, his facial features still retain some of the heroic spirit he had back then.
Xiao Tian walked in second place. His bangs, which almost covered his eyes, looked a little lifeless, but he still raised his head, smiled, and waved.
It's barely a half-happy day!
Next up are 369 and Meiko. Although they are not as popular as Ah Shui, they are still among the top three players in their respective positions.
At first glance, it has a strong resemblance to "Galactic Battleship"!
When this scene cut to the live broadcast of the event, the chat instantly went wild!
[My brother is still so handsome, sob sob!!!]
[Your good looks aren't yours anyway; you've already taken on the form of a princess!]
Why does Xiaotian still have the same hairstyle? It's so oily it's practically shiny under the lights!
My little sister is still so cute, I miss her...
[Why does 369's face still look like the surface of the moon? With so much money, why doesn't he get it fixed?]
Finally, there was Chen Xiao, walking side by side with Mao Kai.
At 187 cm tall, he stands out from afar, giving him a striking presence.
The live chat exploded instantly!
[Holy crap, is that tall guy a new player for Top Esports? He's so conspicuous!]
[What?! If it weren't for the Top Esports team uniform, I would have thought they were a model guest invited from somewhere!]
[This face, these features... doesn't it look a bit like a young Principal Koo?]
[At first glance, her features are even more refined than Zika's, and she's also taller!]
Is Top Esports (TES) selecting young idols for idol debuts or professional gamers?
【…】
Chen Xiao was unaware that his appearance had caused a stir in the live stream.
But even if I knew, it wouldn't matter.
In professional matches, skill speaks for itself. In his previous life, after playing this BO3, he was immediately criticized as a "pretty face with no substance."
His appearance instantly became the focus of netizens' attacks, and he suffered several times more firepower than other new contestants!
After the brief incident, Chen Xiao and his teammates stood on the left side of the stage.
On the other side were the LNG team!
Scout, GALA, Zika, Weiwei, Hang…
Each one of them was a well-known ID from a previous life.
The coach, White Crescent Moon, stood on the far side with a very serious expression.
LNG's lineup looks quite strong on paper.
A rising star top laner, an all-around jungler, a World Championship FMVP mid laner, and a super popular ADC...
Every position is among the top in the LPL!
During this period, the "Hang" suffix did not yet have the ÷ sign, and it performed quite well in the team.
They also have a special robot as a backup, which forces their opponents to be on guard!
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After a brief introduction, they entered the players' seating area.
Chen Xiao took his seat with his teammates, and several referees followed them into the arena!
Next comes the equipment inspection phase.
The peripherals we brought had already been brought up and tested by the staff.
Chen Xiao used it briefly and found no problems; the headphones had no static or bias.
Maokai used this time to continue "consolidating" his preparations for the competition.
"Pick and ban (BP) according to the pre-match plan; don't let the opponent get the OP (overpowered) heroes!"
"Stay calm during the match and don't get carried away. LNG is a team that excels at counter-attacking!"
"..."
As he spoke, Maokai walked behind Chen Xiao and patted his shoulder:
"Don't be nervous, relax, just play like you normally would in ranked games!"
"If you can't control your emotions, communicate more with your teammates; everyone will help you!"
After thinking for a moment, he added two more sentences:
"Never try to kill them in lane. LNG's mid-jungle synergy is extremely high, and Scout is a master at baiting you with low health!"
"..."
Chen Xiao nodded, keeping every word in mind.
Scout's current playstyle is indeed different from his early days with EDG, where he preferred to pick strong laning champions and try to decide the outcome in the early to mid-game.
Instead, they gradually shifted to a "mid-core" playstyle, with the strategy being to focus on early development, sustain in the mid-game, and then take over the game once their items are complete.
It's a strong "core" playstyle, and LNG has given him this tactical position!
Therefore, the most important thing to achieve victory is to prevent Scout from gaining an advantage.
Based on historical matches and data, if Scout fails to gain an individual advantage, LNG's win rate will plummet!
Chen Xiao knew exactly what she had to do.
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"I believe you've all been eagerly anticipating today's match. The clash between LNG and TES is sure to be incredibly exciting!"
"Top Esports has made a last-minute roster change. Creme is temporarily sidelined due to health issues, and Lucifer from their second team will start in the mid lane!"
"You might be unfamiliar with this player, but I can tell you his performance in the secondary league has been outstanding; he should not be underestimated!"
Guan Zeyuan spoke in a high-pitched tone, arousing everyone's curiosity and emotions in just a few words.
The article also explained the reasons for Top Esports' player replacement and Chen Xiao's background.
The top-notch commentator's ability to control the flow of the game!
However, many people do not buy his explanation.
How good can an LDL player be?
It's impossible for everyone to be TheShy, showing their talent as soon as they enter the LPL!