Indeed, in the eyes of outsiders, everyone in the conference lounge was a lofty and mysterious legendary figure that they had to look up to. But in reality …
Only a handful of people knew that when these legendary figures who represented the entire esports industry from the previous generation gathered together, the scene was no different from a meeting of enemies.
Basically, apart from a few people like M, No.5, and No.4, the rest of them had a hostile relationship with each other that was not pleasing to the eye.
Friendship?
That was far from it.
The grudges they formed in the past were quite deep.
For example, Bullet and Arrow were the most classic examples of mutual hatred. In the eyes of Bullet, Arrow viewed the latter as trash and never bothered to compare them. The latter might be slightly weaker, but because of this, it was easier for them to be angered by the former's contemptuous attitude.
Another example would be Number Three and J, who were also old enemies in the past.
Neither of them had easily taken advantage of the other, but because of this, they were filled with hostility towards each other. Whenever there was a chance, they would want to see who was stronger.
There were also players like Ghost and Number Two. Apart from maintaining a polite attitude towards their companions, the rest of them would treat any opponent from the previous generation with absolute disgust or malice.
Needless to say … Number One, Li Daozai, and Crow, the three top players who stood above all the legendary figures in the previous generation.
The three of them did not speak at this moment. They only listened to their companions "fight" fiercely with each other.
But the atmosphere between the three of them …
It was more oppressive, more tense, and more frightening.
M sighed, shook his head helplessly, and sat back in his seat. He had obviously given up on his naive idea of smoothing things over to ease the atmosphere.
Number Four reached out and patted Number Five's shoulder comfortingly.
"Forget it.
"Let them argue for a while.
"These guys … If they don't argue with each other, it's impossible for them to sit down and have a good talk."
Number Five also smiled helplessly. His gaze swept across the group of old friends and old opponents who were still fiercely arguing.
"But —"
"Even if they sit down later, the atmosphere probably won't be any better."
…
After a long while, the war of words between the Legends in the conference room finally came to a halt.
But the atmosphere still did not ease.
It was even to the extent that it became even more oppressive and solid.
Everyone's gaze landed on No. 1, Li Daozai, and Crow.
It was also at this moment that Crow finally spoke again, breaking the stalemate in the air.
"In terms of eloquence, I admit that I'm not as good as you 001."
"But no matter what you said, and no matter what dirty tricks I used or whether I stabbed you in the back, at least … it worked."
At this point, Crow slowly raised his head from the sofa to look at Number One and let out a sinister laugh.
"At least —"
"Even if you know this is a scheme."
"Isn't it the same? You can only accept the attack obediently."
"It's the same … There's no other way but to obediently fall into the trap."
Arrow, who was standing on the side, also looked at No.1 provocatively.
"Yeah."
"If you, 001, are so capable … Why did you come all the way here?"
"Looks like you can't sit still anymore, can you?"
No.1 glanced at Arrow, then turned to look at Bullet on the other side.
"This time, I have to agree with you."
"This rotten arrowhead's brain is obviously worse than it was back then."
"You!" Arrow couldn't help but be furious. Just as he was about to speak again, he was stopped by J, who looked at No.1 coldly and said in a deep voice, "Even at this point, you still know how to take advantage of others with words? Looks like 001, you're not as good as before."
No.1 laughed again when he heard that.
"My ability, huh?"
"To be honest, I really don't know how good I am compared to back then. It's been a long time since I last exercised."
"How about …"
"Like Ol 'Three and Bullet. Who's interested? Come out and spar with me?"
One sentence.
The content of the sentence was almost the same as what Bullet and No.3 had said.
But at this moment, the entire conference room suddenly fell silent again.
Compared to the previous two who had just said the same thing, everyone in the conference room had a completely different reaction to No.1's words.
Because they all knew the weight of these words coming out of 001's mouth.
The silence after No.1's words were silent.
It also revealed the attitude of the legendary players of the previous generation.
Finally, someone spoke again. Li Daozai slowly stood up, his terrifying aura gradually rising. His eyes were cold and sharp like swords as he looked at No.1.
"If you're interested."
"I can play with you."
Everyone's eyelids twitched slightly.
Indeed, throughout the entire generation, the only one who could be called the pinnacle rival of 001 was the Korean Esports King of the previous generation.
If the two of them were to fight again after so many years …
The weight, the significance, the intensity, and the degree of shock would almost be countless times greater than the fight between SSK and God, and between Morning Star and Han Shihao in the training room of the Hilton Hotel this morning.
However, as soon as Li Daozai stood up to speak, M hurriedly got up and pulled his old friend back, whispering to him.
"Alright, alright."
"There's no need to … Don't be angry."
"Sit down, sit down."
After finally persuading his old friend to sit down, M looked up at No.1 and smiled helplessly.
"001, there's no need to be like this."
"Today's theme … isn't to fight."
No.1 shrugged.
"That's true."
"I have to give you face, M, so forget it."
He glanced at the other Legends in the training room and finally fixed his gaze on Crow. He said in a leisurely tone, "Don't worry.
He said in a leisurely tone, "I need to correct you."
He said in a leisurely tone, "The reason I'm here has nothing to do with your tricks. I'm just here as a member of the Honorary Consultant Group of the World Telecommunications Association. Since the headquarters want to hold this joint consultant meeting, of course I have to be there."
"As for what you said about honestly taking the bait and falling into the trap …"
"That's not exactly wrong."
At this point, Number One paused for a moment.
"But —"
"Falling into the trap and taking the bait is just because I'm a little curious."
Crow's eyes were deep and unreadable.
"Oh, curious?"
No.1 smiled slowly.
"Yeah."
"I'm very curious. When you guys find out that your carefully prepared schemes are destined to become a joke in the end … how will you react?"
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