"A professional player …"
"At most, at most."
"In his career, he can only take a step back."
Number One's tone of voice was still as calm and casual as before, but as soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room seemed to become a little bit more solemn. Lin Feng and Li Shiyi subconsciously sat up straight, their expressions serious and solemn.
They all understood that Number One might be relaxed and easy-going on a normal day, but at a time like this, every word he said was incomparably worthy of serious consideration.
This was the experience and teachings of the most brilliant and immortal legend in the world of professional esports in the previous generation.
If it was anyone else, even if it was the Four Sovereigns and Seven Kings sitting at this moment, they would not dare to take it lightly, respectfully, and humbly accept it.
Number Three and Number Five next to them looked at each other, tacitly seeing the smile in each other's eyes.
As expected.
At a time like this, Number One still had to teach someone a lesson.
This kind of words …
If it was a different group of people, with Number One's temper, he would definitely not say anything more.
It could be said that these two guys were lucky. Such a good opportunity, such a valuable lesson, naturally, they had to grasp it.
Number One's voice was still leisurely echoing around the dining table.
"It's just like sharpening a sword.
"That kid Hang's decision wasn't wrong. He switched from the AD position to the middle unit and then focused on honing his skills. It could be considered as hiding his edge. After honing himself for so many years, it's like he's holding back his anger. Now that he's returned to the pro scene, he's finally able to vent this anger. Naturally, his momentum has soared."
"To be able to rush all the way to the current height, to become the so-called second mid on the national server, is already very good."
Li Shiyi and Lin Feng listened attentively, subconsciously nodding.
Indeed.
When Shi Hang first switched from the ADC position to the mid, in the first half of the national server S2 season, he also amazed most of the national server as a mid, but soon after, amidst a wave of regret and regret, he quickly chose to retire for unknown reasons.
In the next few years, almost everyone had almost forgotten about the "Adis" of the past. At the same time, they also felt that a retired professional player for many years, even if he had the intention to return, would not be able to return to the state and glory of the past.
However, when Shi Hang returned to the LPL in the S6 season, he once again proved himself with reality.
He didn't just return to his previous state.
He, who had returned to the Quick Water Team and the LPL arena, displayed an irresistible, domineering aura that far surpassed what he had displayed in the past. It also made countless well-known esports commentators in the circle exclaim in disbelief. It also made countless players in the Chinese server rejoice. Their Chinese server finally had another world-class mid laner.
"However —"
At this point, Number One paused for a moment, then casually continued to comment.
"If you want to go further, there will be another threshold wall in front of you."
Lin Feng and Li Shiyi nodded again.
There was no need to think too much about such things. In fact, this was the truth.
With Shi Hang's skill level back in the day, it was a combination of hard work, talent, and luck that allowed him to reach his current level after retiring from the pro scene for a few years.
However, there was a limit to how much a professional esports player could improve.
In the end, he would encounter a bottleneck.
Encountered the threshold.
The threshold that Shi Hang had encountered so far had also blocked a large number of people.
Those people were also first-rate pro players in the national server and even in the other major regions. They were able to stand out in the Pro League in their respective regions, and they even had extremely high fame and solid strength. However, they were still a step away from reaching a certain realm.
The threshold that lay in front of them —
In fact, it was the threshold between a first-tier professional player and a true world-class powerhouse.
If you couldn't pass it, you would continue to be a first-tier domestic player.
Beyond that was the Seven Kings.
From the S1 season to the current S6 season, a total of six years had passed. Who knew how many amazing professional players had emerged, but those who could be listed as the Seven Kings could be counted on two hands.
Therefore, this threshold was not that easy to cross.
It required a lot of luck.
It also required a lot of perseverance and determination.
"Luck is not something that can be controlled, so the only thing that can be controlled is your own mentality."
Number One's tone became gentler, but every word he uttered caused Lin Feng and Li Shiyi to listen attentively.
"I said before.
"The most important thing for a professional esports player is their mentality.
"To be more specific, it is to have a kind of indomitable faith.
"Taking a step back can be a wise choice after seeing the situation clearly, but you absolutely cannot take another step back.
"Because even if it seems like a rational choice after seeing the situation clearly, it will inevitably cause you to lose that pure and indomitable faith.
"When you start to fear and retreat in the face of difficulties —
"Your professional esports career …
"Is also the peak."
The last sentence was light, but it carried an incomparably heavy weight.
Because this sentence came from the mouth of Number One.
Therefore, it could almost be directly regarded as the most precious maxim in the world of professional esports, engraved in the hearts of all professional esports players.
Lin Feng and Li Shiyi nodded solemnly.
This was an incomparably precious teaching.
It was also a principle that all of them had to always remember.
After saying this last sentence, Number One's tone became relaxed again. "Of course, Hang's performance tonight was satisfactory. Since he can maintain this kind of faith, even if his strength is slightly lacking, if he puts his life on the line, he might be able to create a miracle."
The corner of Number Three's mouth curled up.
"Last year in the S5 finals, Fatty created a miracle. He made a breakthrough at the last minute and defeated Undying Bird from the European team Legend."
"If he's lucky …"
"Hang, that kid, might become the next Fatty."
If this comment were to spread, it would be enough to shake the entire national server and even the world of professional esports.
Because the meaning revealed in these words ….
It seemed.
It was a foreboding.
In this year's S6 World Finals, there was a high chance that the LPL would have a new King of the Seven!
Number Five smiled. "That's why I wish Hang good luck."
Lin Feng clenched his fists confidently. "If it's Old Shi, then it should be no problem!"
Number One's gaze swept over a certain someone.
"Don't just focus on cheering for the others.
How are you doing now? "
This could be considered a test for Lin Feng.
Lin Feng grinned. "I've been feeling pretty good recently. There's no one below the Yonkō that I can't beat!"
He was quite pleased with himself, asking for praise.
However, these words were indeed worthy of praise. After all, in such a large country, there were only three Seven King Tier powerhouses. Someone's words had already revealed that, compared to Shi Hang, he had long since crossed that threshold. Even the next threshold after that threshold was no longer a problem.
Number One raised an eyebrow.
"That's it?"
Huh?
Someone subconsciously froze.
Number Three's expression was even more disdainful.
"You're so proud of killing a King of the Seven Kings?"
"You brat …"
"You're getting worse and worse, aren't you?"
It was a very rude lecture. It was as if what Lin Feng had just said was as simple and insignificant as a Silver reaching Gold.
The two seniors echoed each other's merciless comments.
Someone was dumbfounded.
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