If Number One's previous words were like a bucket of cold water being poured over Shi Hang's head, then at this moment, he felt as if he had really been soaked in a water tank. His entire body was completely drenched in cold sweat that could not be stopped.
Previously on the field, when he just finished the last round of the training match, he was sweating profusely because of the intense competition, but his mood was indescribably carefree.
But now …
He felt an uncontrollable regret and chill in his heart.
Yes.
Even though Senior Number One spoke these words with a flat tone, every single one of them was like the coldest and sharpest blade that mercilessly stabbed into his heart, and it caused him to finally awaken to his shock at this moment and realize exactly how important a thing he'd overlooked and overlooked.
Risking his life?
Indeed, those were the words he had said with determination the night before yesterday, and he had argued with Senior Number Three without batting an eyelid even in the face of him.
But … how should he risk his life?
This was the most crucial and important thing, yet he had forgotten about it. And it was precisely because of this that he had been unable to find the key to the team's training over the past two days. His training was equivalent to having no effect, causing him to be at a loss and bewilderment. Even his originally resolute fighting spirit was once again shaken.
Otherwise, at this moment, why would he need to ask Senior No. 1 about the way out of the Rapid Water Battle Team?
This kind of thing …
Shouldn't he have thought about it a long time ago?
Shi Hang's forehead was covered with sweat. He looked up at No.1 and said with difficulty,
"Senior."
"I was wrong."
No.1 narrowed his eyes and slowly nodded. "It's not too late to know that you were wrong."
Shi Hang suddenly lowered his head. "Please teach me, senior!"
His tone and attitude were more respectful and sincere than ever before.
No.1 nonchalantly accepted Shi Hang's respectful bow in front of him. His tone returned to being casual and indifferent. "It's a very simple logic. You should be able to understand it if you think about it. Since you have a deep impression of the KG team and Fatty from last year's S5 season, then …"
As he said this, he paused. His eyes once again fell on the Rapid Water team's ace mid laner.
"You should have realized it."
"Actually, right now, you are coincidentally in the same situation as Fatty."
Shi Hang was stunned. Then, he suddenly came to a realization. A look of realization appeared on his face, but he was still hesitant. "Senior, you mean …"
"Yes."
Number One continued in a leisurely tone.
"At that time, KG's condition wasn't that great. If nothing unexpected had happened, they would have been eliminated during the group stage. But … it just so happened."
"Fatty stood out at that time."
…
No Chinese player would ever forget the most shocking scenes from last year's S5 finals.
Almost at the moment when the KING Squad was forced to the brink of life and death, they encountered the North American Flash Squad, the opponent that the KING Squad had just lost to in the first round of the group stage. When everyone thought that the KING Squad had no hope —
Tian Tian took out a one-man horse.
A solo kill on the top lane.
The bottom lane's god-like big move had controlled five people and turned the tables with a desperate counterattack.
Following that was the group stage match between the KING Squad and the strongest team in Europe, Legend. Everyone thought that KING had no chance of winning. Then … Tian Tian's top laner, Ruiwen, appeared.
Like a demon on a killing spree, the KG Battle Team, under the leadership of Tian Tian's Dan Ruiwen, defeated the Legend Battle Team, which had the Yonkō (Four Emperors) "Phoenix".
After the end of the S5 finals, most players also thought that the biggest contributor to the KING Squad's ability to fight their way to the top four and defeat strong opponents in succession was definitely "Circle God" Tian Tian.
But in fact, this was not accurate enough.
In fact …
"At that time, the entire KING Squad was carried by Old Tian alone."
Thinking back to the scenes of the KING Squad's battle in last year's finals, Shi Hang subconsciously murmured.
And so, he revealed the truth.
Number One looked at him and said, "Under most circumstances, it's impossible to rely on the strength of a single person to carry an entire team. Even if there are a few exceptions where it can be done, it's not something that any mature professional team would pursue."
Because eSports had never been a single-player game. Only when the overall strength of the entire team was strong enough, relying on the cooperation of five people to fight together was the true way to win. Any other methods … were all unorthodox.
"But now —"
"With Quick Water's situation, if they want to find a way out of this season's finals, they can only go through unorthodox methods."
Number One looked straight into Shi Hang's eyes, his tone calm and casual, but the words that came out of his mouth were like bombs.
"And you."
"You have to be the exception."
…
"As I said last time, there isn't enough time."
"There isn't enough time for your Quick Water Squad to slowly improve their overall strength. It is also impossible for the other main members of your team to improve by leaps and bounds in such a short period of time."
"Under such circumstances, if you want to rely on the overall strength of the team to compete head-on with the other strong teams in the major divisions, you have no chance of winning."
"The only way …"
"Is to use your position as the core and strongest mid player of the team to the fullest."
"Just like what Fatty did for KG last year."
"Relying on you alone, you have to become the strongest spear of your entire Quick Water Squad. At the same time, you have to transform into the toughest shield."
"Not only do you have to cooperate with the other teammates … but you have to be the leader and forcefully lead the other four to charge forward."
"Charge to the end, and you may see hope."
"And on the other hand —"
"If you can't make it, your journey in the finals will stop here."
"In other words, this time … the height you can reach is the height that your Quick Water can reach. Wherever you can go, Quick Water … will go."
After the calm and casual teaching or guidance, looking at the back of Shi Hang who picked up his bowl and chopsticks and silently stood up to leave, Number Five softly said to his fiancé beside him:
"This time, you are … very strict with A Hang."
Indeed, under normal circumstances, Number One would at most only reprimand Lin Feng in such a harsh and impolite manner. This time, he did not expect to use such an attitude towards Shi Hang.
Number One shook his head:
"This is the only way to make him remember better."
Number Five nodded and asked again:
"Do you think he can do it?"
Such a difficult task, such a only way out, putting all the pressure on one person was almost unbearable.
Number One was silent for a moment before he slowly said:
"This is the limit of what we can do, as for the rest …"
"He can only rely on himself."
"Let's see, this kid … just how strong his desire for the finals is."
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