What kind of feeling would it be to have a dream come true for so many years?
This ecstasy was even greater than when Team God advanced to the finals this year and when Team God- Hand of God used his Natal Card to force SSK into a life-and-death match in the fourth set of best-of-five.
Indeed.
Countless players and netizens had once fantasized that one day, their own LPL division team would be able to lift the Summoner's Championship Trophy in the S-League.
But compared to this scene, there was another scene that made people's hearts sway and looked forward to it —
That was, if one day …
Not only would they be able to lift the championship trophy.
Moreover, it would be their LPL team. They would be able to hold the championship in their own home ground in China, under the cheers of hundreds of millions of Chinese players and fans, creating a legend.
That would be true perfection!
That would be a truly perfect dream!
Just imagining such a scene was enough to make people excited and their blood boil.
Now.
When this year's finals finally came to an end, when all the players were immersed in a huge burden, such an unexpected piece of news came out of nowhere, catching everyone off guard and causing them to be stunned on the spot.
That extravagant dream that they had thought was the most unattainable …
Was actually half of it coming true?
And it was even far beyond expectations. Not only would next year's finals be held in China, but the final venue was actually chosen to be Beijing's Bird's Nest!
The National Stadium that could hold 100,000 people!
It was once the only and most exciting Olympic Games that China had ever hosted. It symbolized the highest stage of professional competitive sports.
Now, it was going to include the highest feast of eSports.
Sharing the glory of the entire sports industry!
Even the most shallow and slow-witted people could effortlessly feel the weight and profound meaning contained in this. For the professional eSports industry in China, this would be an epoch-making step for the entire industry. It was an unprecedented and epic change!
Hence.
The entire server was in an uproar!
At this moment, countless players and netizens stared blankly at the screen on their mobile phones, looking at the line of text about next year's S-League. Gradually, their hands began to tremble, and their entire bodies began to tremble. They were so excited and shocked that they could not control themselves.
In the magnificent 100,000 people stadium that was made of steel and iron.
Amidst the earth-shaking screams and cheers.
Their LPL team stood in the center of the stage, carrying the glory of sports accumulated in the Bird's Nest Stadium and holding the championship trophy that symbolized the highest honor of the League of Legends eSports.
That image appeared in his mind, and he couldn't help but feel his blood begin to boil.
It was as if his entire body was trembling with excitement.
Compared to the past …
Next year was the season that would truly decide Glory.
Next year's finals were the real opportunity that they couldn't miss!
For a moment, the eyes of countless players and netizens turned red.
Next year —
They had to capture him!
He had to win the championship of the Bird's Nest!
…
However, just as the entire server was in an uproar, there were also people who broke free from their excitement and couldn't help but feel surprised and confused.
That was why their local LPL club teams had yet to make any moves despite such a huge sensational event.
In the past … it was fine.
But even if there were no more signs of life, at this critical juncture, shouldn't he come out and say something?
Hence, the surprise and confusion gradually turned into worry.
Could it be that the loss of this year's finals had really destroyed the confidence and morale of their LPL teams?
Room 514 of the Shang Cai Dormitory.
In the dormitory, Qiu Le paced back and forth anxiously with his phone in his hand.
"What's going on?
"This news has been released for more than ten minutes. Why hasn't our local team said anything yet?
"God, Quick Water, KG, Mingguang, Dark Light … All of you, at least come out and say something!"
Shen Zhuang's face also showed some worry.
"Don't tell me they still haven't pulled themselves together?"
Qiu Le stomped his feet angrily.
"How can we do that!?"
"If it's gone this year, then it's gone. It's all in the past. We can't wallow in the shadow of failure. The new season next year is the most important thing! Next year's Bird's Nest finals must be won by our LPL team!! "
Feng Tao said in a deep voice,
"Yes, it's actually not bad that we lost this year.
"But next year, we will be the host, and the finals will be held at the Bird's Nest. If anything goes wrong and the other divisions take the championship trophy, that's absolutely not allowed to happen."
"But if we lose … it'll be a devastating blow!"
Qiu Le began to pace back and forth anxiously.
"Isn't that right?"
"Sigh, there's still no news …"
As he spoke, he couldn't help but pick up his phone and swipe a few times. Suddenly, his eyes lit up with ecstasy.
"Look! I got it! I got it!! "
…
It was 8: 20 in the morning in Beijing.
It had been 20 minutes since this news that shocked the entire esports circle was released.
China, Weibo platform.
God- Hand of God Club's official homepage posted a status message.
There was no picture.
There was no teasing or joking with the fans.
There were only a few simple lines of text, but in an instant, it attracted the attention of millions of people on the entire national server.
"We've lost too many times."
"We've let you down too many times."
"We've been so close to the Glory Trophy that we've been dreaming of, yet so far away."
"We can't defend ourselves, and we don't deserve to defend ourselves."
"Because words can't beat reality."
"But this time —"
"We can't retreat, so we can only move forward. We have no choice but to fight to the death."
"Next year."
"See you at the Bird's Nest."
Within 30 seconds after the status was released, the official homepage of the top teams in the LPL division relayed it at the same time.
Similarly, there were no more words. Only three simple words were passed between the Clubs of the Battle Teams.
KG team: See you at the Bird's Nest.
Dust- Dust team: See you at the Bird's Nest.
Mingguang team: See you at the Bird's Nest.
Rapid water team: See you at the Bird's Nest.
Black light team: See you at the Bird's Nest.
Finally, the baton was passed to the last person, as if it was a conclusion, but also a calm and resolute solemn announcement.
The official account of China Telecommunications Association headquarters forwarded:
"Next year at the Bird's Nest Stadium, let's leave the Summoner Trophy behind."
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