Reborn in S14, crush the entire league!

On Weibo, the hashtag #Rookie vs. Top Esports' rookie mid laner# also trended on the hot search list.

Clicking in, aside from a few Top Esports fans cheering for Chen Xiao, the vast majority of comments were pessimistic.

"I feel sorry for this rookie. He just had a good game, and now he's going to get schooled by Rookie."

"Top Esports' management must be out of their minds to put a rookie directly against Rookie. Are they trying to ruin him?"

"I can already imagine what will be trending on social media after the match: #Lucifer was beaten and cried#"

"NIP seems to have a chance to contend for the Spring Split championship; they played flawlessly!"

"..."

A deluge of doubts and ridicule swept in.

Teams that make roster changes mid-season rarely manage to turn the tide.

Moreover, Top Esports is already in the eye of the storm, and fans of other teams are waiting to kick them while they're down!

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The bus slowly drove into the venue's underground parking lot.

Before the car door was even opened, the deafening cheers from outside could already be faintly heard.

Chen Xiao looked out the car window and saw that the parking lot exit was surrounded by a large group of Top Esports fans wearing red and white team uniforms.

Among the crowd, he keenly spotted several brand-new support signs.

His ID, Lucifer, was written in crooked handwriting, and next to it was a cute rock finch head.

Although there were only a few scattered pieces, they were submerged in a sea of ​​light signs for "JackeyLove", "Tian", and "Meiko".

There's no way around it, having an S-series championship means you can do whatever you want!

But for her, it was already a good start.

As Ah Shui's younger sister, she is slightly less cunning.

Xiao Tian, ​​69, is slightly less courageous.

When it comes to truly remarkable figures, we have to look to him!

If he keeps winning, Chen Xiao believes he will eventually become the team's biggest influencer!

He recalled that after the last game, his Weibo followers skyrocketed from a pitiful little over a thousand to 29,000 overnight.

Although he's still a long way from being a top influencer like Ah Shui with tens of millions of followers, this is undoubtedly a good start for him.

With talent and a decent appearance, it's definitely a powerful tool for attracting fans in this era where traffic is king.

The group disembarked one by one and, guided by staff, walked through the cheers of fans into the contestant tunnel.

Pushing open the door to the lounge, the first BO3 match of the day was playing on the large screen in the center of the room.

The two teams competing are TT and UP.

Two mid-to-lower tier LPL teams.

On the screen, the two sides were evenly matched, with all sorts of hilarious misplays, and the barrage of comments was full of jokes like "A relegation battle, so bad it's spectacular."

"Pfft, this Quesanti, he's really given me a good look!"

Ah Shui watched as TT was solo-killed on the screen, forgetting to chew the potato chips in his mouth.

The various bizarre decisions, the strange skill releases, and the blood pressure-raising team battle maneuvers drew a flurry of comments on the screen, with words like "abstract" and "good for watching."

It was supposed to be an LPL match, but it felt like a high-ranking gold game.

"Anyone with a brain would know not to chase after him, right? How dare he go up and take on three opponents at once?" Xiao Tian shook his head, unable to understand TT's jungler's death on the screen.

"This is just like my ranked game last night... Strategy? That's absolutely nonexistent." 369 took off one of his headphones.

"It emphasizes freedom and unpredictability!"

"UP has pushed onto the high ground! TT is doomed!"

Just then, Coach Maokai turned off the game recording on the screen and gently tapped the tactics board.

The lounge fell silent instantly.

"Have you finished reading it?" Maokai's expression was very serious.

"I've finished watching it, and I had a good laugh," Ah Shui replied with a grin.

"Don't laugh," Maokai's eyes swept over everyone.

"I let you watch this game first, not so you can have fun."

"I want you to remember that underestimating any opponent will come at a price."

"Why did TT lose? Because they got too cocky after taking the lead, giving UP too many opportunities."

"In professional competition, any small mistake can be magnified and ultimately lead to a complete defeat. I don't want to see the same problem with you, understand?"

Maokai looked at everyone with a serious expression.

That's his coaching style—no frivolousness, always reminding his players not to be arrogant or impatient.

It contrasts sharply with the white crescent moon!

"Understood!" everyone responded in unison, their playful expressions fading considerably.

NIP is no weak team, they definitely need to be taken seriously!

Soon, the door to the lounge was pushed open, and an official staff member poked his head in.

"Get ready, it's your turn soon!"

coming!

After quickly tidying up, Chen Xiao stood up and followed his teammates toward the players' tunnel.

Outside the passage, a deafening roar of cheers echoed through the thick walls, making my eardrums ache slightly.

The moment they walked through the contestants' tunnel and stepped onto the stage, they were instantly overwhelmed by dazzling lights and thunderous applause.

Looking around, the stands were packed with people, almost entirely occupied by the red and white Top Esports jerseys.

"Top Esports! Go! Go! Go!!!"

"JackeyLove! JackeyLove!"

"Tian, ​​Gao Tianliang, you can do it!!!"

"..."

Amidst the deafening cheers, Chen Xiao once again saw those few scattered support signs bearing his ID.

Although they were just a few small waves in a vast ocean, they were still clearly reflected in his eyes.

……

"Alright! Welcome back to the LPL Spring Split 2024!"

"In the match that just ended, Team UP successfully came back from a 1-0 deficit to win 2-1 against TT!"

"Next up is our second match of the day, and the most anticipated one ever! Top Esports vs. NIP!"

The commentator's voice on the podium was loud and passionate.

"Hi everyone, I'm Miller!"

"Hello everyone, I'm Tongxi!"

"Hello everyone, I'm your friend Xiongxiong!"

Beside Miller, a man dressed casually with a rather comical appearance waved at the camera.

"Oh my, we have a very special guest today!" Miller joked with a smile.

"Our Xiongxiong, the former jungler for Top Esports, is here today as a commentator watching his former team play. What are your feelings about this?"

Xiongxiong is the male protagonist of the famous "forgive and forget" incident in LPL history. He was once suspended and fined by the league for smiling during a game pause. Later, he learned his lesson, worked hard, and eventually grew into a top-tier jungler in LPL. He is one of the veteran players of Top Esports.

"My feeling is that Top Esports' food is as good as ever," Xiong Xiong said, rubbing his belly and glancing at Ah Shui's slightly bloated body with a mischievous grin.

"To be honest, sitting here today is quite emotional. Seeing so many fans here, we didn't have this kind of popularity back when the team was called DAN and TOP!"

Xiongxiong was referring to Top Esports' past.

Top Esports (TES) has undergone two name changes. When they first came to the LPL, they were called DAN. In their early days, they made a stunning performance with the "Ling Shi Road sweep".

Later, it was renamed TOP, and after several seasons of ups and downs, it finally evolved into the top team Top Esports.

Top Esports' journey has not been easy.