Compared to the spectating Li Shiyi, Lin Feng, as the purple team's lone demon, Lefran, could indeed feel that feeling more deeply than the former.
So at this moment, it wasn't just because he was destined to lose this training match, there were other reasons that made him unable to help but sigh helplessly.
Really.
There was a saying in the past, "Since Yu was born, why was Liang born?"
Of course, this saying might not be appropriate in the context of the current topic, but some things really were like this.
As an esports player who once stood at the top of the pyramid in the new generation of professional esports, in fact, whether it was Lin Feng or his partner Morning Star, they should already have enough arrogance to look down on 99% of their peers.
But …
In this training match, Big Mouth, the blue team's ADC.
Facing Number Five's control of the Abyss.
That kind of calm and composed demeanor, like that of an empress commanding thousands of troops, and that almost invincible pressure, still made people like Lin Feng feel a kind of uncontrollable pressure and suffocation.
This was … true power in the truest sense of the word.
This was the strength and style of a legendary senior who stood at the top of the pyramid in the previous generation.
Lin Feng didn't doubt it in the slightest. Even if Xiao Wu were to return to the professional gaming circle and join any professional team, even if it was just an ordinary team, or even a second or third rate team in the second division, the former would still be able to steadily lead her into the S Series World Finals. She would even be able to compete with any of the top teams in the current gaming circle.
Just this in itself was enough to scare people.
It should be known that in the current esports circle, those who could rely on one person to carry the flag and bring the overall strength of an entire team to a higher level were probably only existences at the level of the Yonkō. Even Morning Star, the current number one player on the national server, didn't have the qualifications to do so.
In other words, even after many years of retirement, the current Number Five's overall strength was still not inferior to any of the Yonkō in the new generation.
And what was even more frightening was … …
Such a Xiao Wu sister was even only an ordinary member of that legendary team back then.
This level of legend — —
Back then, there were still four people in that team.
Furthermore, none of the other players were any weaker than Number Five, Number Two, Number Four, and Number Three. Not to mention Number One, who was the undisputed king of the previous generation's eSports circle.
Such a team made up of such five Legends.
No matter how outstanding a top-tier player or team was in this new generation, they couldn't help but feel dejected and defeated. They had worked so hard and were about to reach the top of the pyramid, but when they looked back at the previous generation, there had always been a few towering figures that they could only look up to.
Indeed … it would be a huge blow to one's confidence and fighting spirit.
If the seniors were still willing to return, even if it was just for fun, it wouldn't be difficult for them to win the S Series World Championship Trophy, right?
Li Shiyi could not help but think of this, and he could not help but reveal a frustrated expression on his face.
This was completely understandable.
If they couldn't even compare to these seniors of the previous generation, then no matter how lively the new generation of professional eSports players were, perhaps it was just a small fight in the eyes of these seniors?
It was just like the world championship that the professional eSports players in the LPL had yearned for for countless seasons. If it was handed over to these seniors, perhaps they could easily win it.
In that case, all their efforts seemed to have lost their original meaning and value …
Seeing the depressed expression on Li Shiyi's face, Number One smiled.
"What's wrong?"
"Watching a mock competition has instead caused your fighting spirit to disappear?"
There was not much blame in his tone, just a bit of relaxed teasing and ridicule.
Li Shiyi blushed and lowered his head in shame. "Senior, I … …" Indeed, he had to admit that even if he had watched Lin Feng and Morning Star's performance in the previous matches, they might not have reached this level. But when he saw Number Five's big mouth and incisively and vividly display of the empress' commanding ability, it really took a blow to his confidence.
"Understandable."
Number One nodded noncommittally, but then his gaze fell on the junior in front of him, and he said in a leisurely tone, "That's right.
He said leisurely, "But it's also the same … …"
"This is precisely a bad habit that you have to pay attention to and get rid of."
Sensing that his senior was about to start lecturing him, Li Shiyi's expression immediately became solemn. "Yes!"
Number One waved his hand and continued with a smile, "You don't have to be so serious. In fact, your problem has always been there. Of course, it has to do with the influence of your own experiences over the past few years, but it is true that if you compare yourself to the true top professional players … … you are not only lacking in strength, but more importantly, that belief.
Belief.
"This kind of thing … … is not something that can be resolved just because you suddenly have the drive."
Number One's eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze looking in the direction of the purple team's seats.
"You need to be yourself, to be able to believe in yourself."
"No matter what kind of situation you encounter … …
"It will never change.
"No matter how strong the opponent is, no matter how insurmountable the peak is, you will always believe that you will definitely be able to overcome and surpass it in the future. Believe that … … you will become the strongest."
As he spoke, he paused for a moment before Number One turned his gaze to Li Shiyi again.
There was a gentle smile on his face as he said, "Young Feng has never changed in this aspect. You can say that he is the best among all of you.
"As for Ah Xing … … he has been suppressed for the past few years, but from today onwards, he has regained that most important quality.
"Look, even if they lose to Little Wu in this round, will they suffer any setbacks?"
As Number One reminded him, Li Shiyi instinctively looked in the direction of the purple team's members. He saw that at that moment, Lin Feng and Morning Star seemed to be discussing something in hushed whispers.
"This round … … actually, there were a few players who managed to turn the tables earlier on."
"Right? After the top lane was destroyed, the wave at the high ground at the bottom lane did not seem to have any hope at all. We should have taken action earlier. "
"It's mainly because Big Mouth got four kills on the top lane …"
"Yes, that wave was too much of a loss. Originally, there would have been at least another five to six minutes after that. We should have been able to take the initiative. If we had stabilized that wave … … we could have won."
During the process of their conversation, the two of them showed some regret on their faces.
But what they could not see was …
It was the dejection and dejection that they should feel after losing to such a powerful opponent.
It was as if such a blow did not have any effect on these two new top players who could probably be ranked as the strongest in the professional esports circle. Or perhaps, they would just feel a little depressed and then forget about it.
Instead, they started to actively review their tactics and study the various mistakes they had made earlier on.
Li Shiyi was a little stunned. His mood was slightly touched.
Number One's leisurely voice came into his ears.
"So … … this is the biggest advantage and capital of those two brats who can truly look down on the entire professional esports circle."
"Defeat, but not discouraged."
"Perhaps they have not reached the level where they can laugh at the world's esports circle, and there is still a long way to go before they reach a higher realm. But as long as they can maintain this belief and fighting spirit …"
"In the future, they may go further than old guys like us."
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