Reborn in S14, crush the entire league!

After making a fuss for more than ten minutes, Maokai finally got the topic back on track.

"I can rest during these few days of vacation, but I still need to play a few ranked games every day to keep my skills up."

"Especially the heroes in this patch, you absolutely have to practice them!"

"And there's one more thing."

Maokai paused for a moment, then continued.

"The intensity of the playoffs will be much greater than that of the regular season—and not just on the court."

"The online atmosphere, public opinion, and live stream comments will be much more exaggerated than they are now."

"You'd better prepare yourselves mentally beforehand."

When he said this, his gaze lingered on Chen Xiao for a moment.

Newcomers are most easily influenced by public opinion.

Especially in an environment like the LPL.

When they win, they rave about it to the heavens; when they lose, they criticize it relentlessly.

Many rookies' hands tremble when they play in the playoffs for the first time.

But Chen Xiao simply nodded.

"I see."

His tone was calm.

Because he knows better than anyone just how brutal the professional arena is.

The food itself is the original sin!

……

At one o'clock in the morning, the base gradually quieted down.

The only sound in the training room was the occasional clicking of keyboards.

After returning to her room, Chen Xiao collapsed onto the bed.

The soft mattress sank slowly.

The lights on the ceiling were a bit too bright.

He closed his eyes, but many past scenes inexplicably surfaced in his mind.

My past self.

It seems like I've always lived a rather unsuccessful life.

He was orphaned at a young age.

His academic performance was also average.

While others are busy dating, taking college entrance exams, and planning their future during their adolescence.

All he thinks about every day is League of Legends.

Ranked matches, training, replays...

Life is as simple as a blank sheet of paper.

Many times, he couldn't even tell whether he truly loved it or if he had nothing else besides League of Legends.

He did eventually become a professional player.

But reality is not as wonderful as imagined.

Substitute, sitting on the bench, fluctuating performance, getting criticized, and then slinking off to the water bench.

Esports is not a fairy tale.

Some people become famous overnight at the age of eighteen.

Some people try their best, but in the end, they don't even leave behind a name.

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao slowly opened his eyes.

The room was very quiet.

It was so quiet that you could only hear the faint sound of the air conditioner.

But his gaze gradually hardened.

Fortunately, God gave him a second chance.

In this life, he no longer wanted to be that unknown loser.

He wants to win!

I want to stand on the highest stage!

I want to prove myself in a real sense!

League championship, World Championship spot...

Things that were once out of reach now seem to have a real chance of becoming a reality.

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao suddenly smiled.

"I've been reborn... I can't just be a nobody again, can I?"

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao suddenly remembered something and opened the system that had been dormant for a long time.

Sure enough, a conspicuous box suddenly popped up on the main page.

[Mission: To qualify for the playoffs as one of the top two seed in the regular season]

[Reward: 1 Hextech Talent Draw]

[Task Status: Completed]

【…】

Chen Xiao did not hesitate and directly chose to draw.

With the playoffs just around the corner, he desperately needs the help of new terms!

Although I had already drawn several good affixes, they were all more "status-related" and their amplification effect was not direct.

Most of them are Hextech talents that help him "lay the foundation".

He desperately needs some simple, direct, and effective talent to help him improve his strength!

After all, the intensity of the regular season is nowhere near that of the playoffs.

Many teams slack off and tank during the regular season, then suddenly explode in the playoffs!

"Black Eight" is not uncommon in LPL history, and Chen Xiao must ensure that he maintains his minimum strength in this high-intensity competitive environment!

Chen Xiao leaned against the headboard, his gaze fixed on the system panel.

The pale blue light curtain slowly rotated.

The next second, a familiar mechanical voice rang in my mind.

[Hextech Talent Draw Begins!]

[Please make a selection, host!]

hum!

Three cards of different colors slowly floated into the air.

It started flashing...

"gold?"

He raised an eyebrow.

The Hextech Tokens previously provided by the system were mostly "operational".

Examples include the "perfect golden growth curve" and "brainstorming."

Although very strong.

But it is essentially more focused on long-term gains.

What he needs now is immediate combat capability!

It's the thing that can truly decide the outcome in a best-of-five series!

With that in mind, Chen Xiao immediately clicked on the first card.

[Crisis Rehearsal]

[Level: Gold]

[Effect: When the host is about to be ganked, ambushed, or tower dived, there is a chance to generate an early warning.]

[PS: Your sixth sense seems to be a step ahead of the jungler's brain!]

"..."

Chen Xiao's lips twitched.

Is this thing powerful?

Actually, it's quite strong.

Especially in professional competitions.

Detecting the jungler's location even a second in advance could be the difference between life and death.

But the problem is... this thing is primarily for survival.

Not violent enough.

It cannot solve the immediate crisis.

"Next."

The second card slowly unfolds.

Golden light shimmered.

[Storm Gathering]

[Level: Gold]

[Effect: As the game progresses, after twenty minutes, the host's various abilities will gradually improve!]

[P.S.: Young man, post-production is where you truly shine!]

Chen Xiao's gaze sharpened slightly.

This Hextech item is actually pretty good; it's very suitable for late-game team fights.

However, the problem is also obvious: it needs to be "gradually improved".

In other words, it is suited to a slower developmental environment.

But what is the current environment like in the LPL?

Engage the vanguard as soon as it spawns, and attack the dragon the moment it touches it!

Most matches are decided in the early to mid-game, giving you no chance to drag the game into the late game!

Especially in the playoffs, very few teams will drag the game out until the 30-minute mark before going to war!

This means it will have a special effect against LNG.

"It's a bit of a pity..."

His gaze then fell on the last deep gold card.

Flip the card.

A dazzling golden light instantly filled the entire room!

[Hunting Time]

[Level: Gold]

[Description: Can be activated once per match, lasting 20 seconds]

[Effect: Once activated, the host will enter an extreme "hunting state"]

During this period, the host's operation, reaction, hand speed, damage calculation, skill release timing, and accuracy will briefly exceed their current limits, becoming exceptionally sensitive to the positioning weaknesses and skill cooldowns of enemy core units!

The more dangerous the moment, the more pronounced the enhancement effect.

[PS: A true hunter often only needs twenty seconds... to end the entire game!]

【…】

The room was silent for two seconds.

Then Chen Xiao suddenly sat up straight.

"Holy crap?"

Unlike the previous two Hextech products.

【Hunting Time】There's nothing fancy about it.

The effect is simple and direct: it breaks through the limit in a short time!

And most importantly... it's perfect for professional competitions!

Especially suitable for the playoffs!