It was difficult for people who had never personally experienced the era of S1 to have a clear and specific concept of that distant season.
Many people even felt that those were antiques. Back then, there wasn't even a ranking system. There wasn't even a Platinum, Diamond, Master, and King. There weren't many heroes, not to mention the various routines and tactical systems that were far from being comparable to today's era.
As for the oldest batch of professional players back then …
Did they all become uncles?
They were long past their prime. Those who should have retired had already retired. Even now, did they still think that they could dominate those antique seasons like back then? Now, any random random King was probably at the level of a professional player back then.
This view could not be said to be completely wrong.
Indeed, the conditions back then and now were very difficult to compare in all aspects. The competitive state and level of many professional players in S1 season were limited to that era back then. They were definitely not up to standard in today's era.
But at the same time …
Even back then, there were still some people who stood at the top of the pyramid.
Back then, they were able to stand at the top of the pyramid. The strength and effort they needed to have were not inferior to the top professional players of this era.
They might even be better.
Let's count.
Who were the oldest batch of players who stood at the top of the pyramid and were still active in the world esports arena today?
The head of the Yonkō, F- Han Shihao.
Ranked third among the Yonkō, Europe's number one Wizard "Phoenix".
The LPL division and now recognized as the world's number one top laner "Round" Tian Tian.
Even those who were barely ranked in the second tier back then, like "Addisi" Shi Hang, who was basically bullied and beaten up by all sorts of people in the S1 season, were now the top mid-laner in the national server who was chasing after Morning Star at the moment.
There was also a certain someone who was now helping the three families train in the Soaring Dragon Esports Hall. Even though he had quietly returned after many years of retirement, he had easily recovered his strength and state and once again crossed the threshold of the Yonkō (Four Emperors).
They.
These people.
They all had the same tag that belonged to the farthest S1 season.
If all the players who had the same tag and were still active in the professional arena were listed, people would be shocked to find a rather terrifying ratio.
At the same time, it silently announced a message to people —
The old people who could rush to the top of the S1 season …
No matter when.
They were not to be underestimated!
Therefore, Mu Qiu did have the qualifications to be arrogant. Back in the S1 season, when there were many strong players, he was the strongest in the support position.
At the same time, his reasons for rejecting invitations from other teams and clubs were incomparably ample and unquestionable.
Apart from his former partner and companion, he was the only one who could do so.
Other ADCs.
Not worthy of his support.
This was because he was the strongest support, and from the past until now, the strongest ADC had always been his partner.
Tonight, at the training grounds of SSK Club in Seoul, South Korea, M, a legend that stood alongside Lee Do-jae in the previous generation, had brought up the topic of the ADC from China's team with Han Shihao.
He quoted an old friend of his from North America, a generation before him.
This was unprecedented praise.
To be praised by the North American legend of the previous generation was an honor that almost any professional ADC player in the new generation would be jealous of.
But …
It was just like what M said to Han Shihao in the end:
When you leave, no matter how much glory you once had, it will no longer exist with you.
The China ADC that amazed the world back then had already left and had long been forgotten by people in the passage of time.
And the most important point was — —
He was not like a certain person who could still find his form and fight again after many years of retirement.
The ADC that was personally praised by several legends of the previous generation, the former partner of a certain person, Mu Qiu's partner …
Perhaps, he really had no choice but to leave.
In other words, he would never be able to return.
…
Min Province, a small town next to Xia City.
Today's eSports was very popular in China. In order to understand this problem, in addition to first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, which had a complete eSports industry chain and a strong atmosphere, one should go to ordinary small towns and villages to take a look.
Then, it would be easy to find that even in these small towns and villages, eSports and about League of Legends had long been completely and unstoppably popular.
The tea menu hanging on the street corner of the milk tea shop had innovative drink names such as "Red Buff," "Blue Buff," and even "Pentakill."
The stationery shop by the roadside had red eye-catching words: "Charge Q Coins", "Buy League of Legends New Skins."
All kinds of small internet cafes were fighting to be the first to put up huge posters of League of Legends in the most eye-catching places, advertising "Super God Gives Coke", "Pentakill Bonus."
Even high school and even middle school students on their way home from school were excitedly and enthusiastically discussing topics related to League of Legends as they walked together.
The upcoming S6 World Championship was even more of a hot topic.
"Hey, it's starting this weekend!"
"Yeah, yeah, I can't wait. Luckily, I don't have any homework on the weekend. My brother is in his second year of high school this year. He has to make up for the weekend and study at night. He probably won't be able to watch the livestream, hahaha —"
"Wow, I'm really looking forward to it! My idol Imperial Star is in great form this year. God has a chance to enter the finals! "
A group of middle school students enthusiastically discussed topics related to the game they were interested in as they walked into a convenience store by the street. One of the boys casually grabbed a few bags of Lay's chips from the shelf, called his friend over to the fridge to grab a few bottles of Coke, and then placed everything on the counter.
"Boss, pay up!"
"Alright-" The boss sitting behind the counter was a young man who looked honest and loyal. After responding, he pulled the things on the counter twice and skillfully calculated the bill. He raised his head and looked at the few customers who looked like junior high school students with a bashful smile on his face. "Thank you, 12 yuan."
The middle school students were about to fork out their own money when the boy in front of the counter generously waved his hand.
"No need, it's my treat!"
The other boys looked at their friend who suddenly became generous in surprise. "Wow, Zhang Xin, you're rich. You're so generous?"
The boy named Zhang Xin chuckled with a smug look on his face.
"Yesterday, I went to the internet cafe to play two rounds of ranked and got a pentakill. I earned 15 bucks from the boss ~"
Whoa —
A commotion broke out among the other companions when they heard this.
Compared to earning 15 bucks from the internet cafe, they were more excited to hear that their friend got a pentakill.
"Pentakill!?"
"Are you serious? You got a pentakill?"
“666！ What hero did you get a pentakill? You're playing the ADC position, right? "
The group of boys chattered excitedly and surrounded Zhang Xin. Zhang Xin had a prideful look on his face. "Of course it's true. Yesterday, I had a really good time with ranked. When I used my mouse to fight in a group battle, I used a flurry of attacks and killed my opponent with five kills!"
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