CS: The Last Dance, a Dance That Leads to Professional Success

Chapter 67 The Tip of the Pyramid! The Solution to the Equation! (Double votes requested!)

Meanwhile, in the Antwerp studio, Banks' interview was nearing its end.

After his initial surprise, he quickly demonstrated his exceptional emotional intelligence and professional competence!

"Wow, TOP 1! A very, very ambitious goal! It requires unimaginable effort and sweat, but you have to have dreams, right?"

"Okay! Thanks to Dark for the great match and this... uh... impressive interview! Congratulations again to G2, see you in the Legends!"

The interview ended.

But the storm has only just begun.

Meng Lang's stunning debut in the Challenger Group, with his "TOP1" declaration during an interview, was like a boulder thrown into a deep pool, its ripples quickly spreading to every corner of the global CS:GO community!
Instagram, Twitter, HLTV forums... almost every related discussion forum on the internet is buzzing about this "ignorant" teenager from the East!
Crowne Plaza Antwerp Hotel.

NAVI's training room.

NAVI was ranked number one in the top 10 teams last year, and they are undoubtedly the top predator in this year's Major Legends stage, so they don't need to play in the Challengers stage.

Meanwhile, the team's genius sniper, s1mple, returned to the Land God Realm last year, surpassing even the Carrying God Realm to take the TOP1 spot.

At this moment, s1mple, who was wearing headphones in the live broadcast room and lying on a chair with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes.

Ok?
Is someone trying to steal my number 1 spot?

Oh, he's a rifleman.

That's fine.

The old pig patted its belly, let out a soft hum, and closed its eyes comfortably again.

It regained the top spot last year!

Now he and Zaiwu have each reached the top of TOP1 twice, and can be regarded as the "two peerless talents" in the eyes of fans in recent years. Every match between them is full of rivalry!

But as the "pinnacle, the solution to the equation"!
Senpo has always believed that he is the only one who matters in the world.

Who the hell is worthy to be my nemesis?
He's determined to win this year's TOP1!

Why?

Because this year is a crucial year for the Senzai battle!
Whoever takes this TOP1 spot will become the player with the most TOP1 spots in the CSGO era!

Become the undisputed GOAT!

Therefore, Old Pig won't focus his attention on contestants who only make a small splash for the challengers, even if that splash seems a little bigger.

at this time,

Antwerp Studios.

After the interview, although no one was around, Meng Lang waved to the camera before turning back to the competition area.

As soon as they got back, m0NESY was the first to come over, giving Meng Lang's shoulder a light tap with her little fist, her face a mixture of excitement and disbelief as she whispered:
"Dude! That's way too much! TOP1! How dare you say something like that in an interview!"

Niko chuckled and joined in, saying with a mix of joking and seriousness, "I don't think it's an exaggeration at all! Who says the top spot has to be a sniper? Dark just said what I've always wanted to say! Well done, buddy!"

The older cousin, amused, looked at his younger cousin and teased him:

"Why don't you say that in your interviews? Every time you lose a game, you just criticize yourself, saying, 'It's my fault, I messed up.'"

Faced with his cousin's "exposing his shortcomings," Niko shrugged somewhat embarrassedly, but his eyes were unusually sincere: "Because I really feel... many times, it's me who messed things up."

He paused, looked at Meng Lang, and said with a mix of emotion and relief, "But Dark made me realize today that failure is also part of the game."

The group chatted and laughed as they quickly packed up their peripherals, then slung their bags over their shoulders and headed out of the venue.

Today is the third day of the Challenger Group competition.

As the first team to advance to the Legends with a 3-0 record, G2's schedule for today is now complete—they can enjoy two precious days of rest while waiting for all the Challenger Group matches to be finished and the list of eight teams advancing to the Legends to be finalized.

Continue the journey of the Legends Group.

当然，今天2-0组的比赛有人打完3-0“最速晋级”，那么今天演播室同时进行的赛事中就有0-2组的打完后0-3“最速淘汰”！
Just as the dust settled between G2 and the Little Bees, in the same studio, the "do-or-die" match between the 0-2 group also came to an end—North America's EG, after a fierce three-map battle with Asia's strong Mongolian team IHC, ultimately suffered a regrettable defeat, being eliminated with a score of 0-3, thus ending their journey at the Antwerp Major.

At this moment, the EG booth was deathly silent. Everyone's face was extremely grim, and the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Just then, the G2 group of male internet celebrity models, carrying their equipment bags, passed by their seats, chatting and laughing.

The relaxed and cheerful atmosphere stood in stark contrast to the dejected mood on EG's side.

Hearing the noise, 2K instinctively looked up.

At first, he was a little confused, until his teammate RUSH whispered with complicated emotions, "G2... they advanced 3-0 today, right?"

2K jolted awake, his eyes instantly fixed on the back of the Eastern boy in the crowd, his face revealing an extremely complex expression that mixed resentment, disbelief, and even a hint of distortion.

They even beat the little bee?
And we...

But they lost to an Asian team?
A sharp question was echoing wildly in his mind.
Ultimately, it boils down to three words:

Why? !

Fucked!

Why is it that the guy he once schemed to get rid of is now able to advance to the Legendary Group in such a glorious way, while he himself has to go home early with a humiliating 0-3 record?

He doesn't understand!

Coach Vorborg watched Meng Lang's departing figure and sighed deeply, feeling utterly dejected.

In his heart,

Another word emerged:
如果
Yes, if he had just held on a little longer, withstood the pressure from the 2K group, and defied public opinion to keep this young genius from CN...

Will this Major journey be completely different?
Can't we try again for another Major?
But given his age and achievements, he probably won't be able to make it to the next Major main event.

Alas, there are no "what ifs" in this world.

And this young man before me...

A day ago, after watching G2 defeat Liquid and witnessing their relentless and aggressive performance, he thought Meng Lang was a promising purple card!
But now, EG coach Vorborg felt a sense of confusion.

This guy……

What kind of card can he develop into?

……

On the bus ride back, after the hustle and bustle, fatigue washed over me like a tidal wave.

The G2 players were almost all leaning back in their seats, resting with their eyes closed. Today's fierce battle against the Little Bees across three maps had taken a huge toll on their mental and physical strength. After the excitement of victory, a deep weariness swept over them.

Meng Lang also closed his eyes, but he wasn't completely asleep. The system messages he hadn't had time to check after being pulled away for an interview right after the match floated into his mind.

[Incredible! A new star tears through the sky! The host sweeps through the Challenger Group with lightning speed, securing a spot in the Legendary Group with three consecutive victories! Your gunfire ignites the arena, your will forges a legend. This is merely the glorious beginning of an endless journey. The real battle is about to begin in the Legendary Group. Let the world witness your journey starting here!]

The winning streak reward system has been activated.

[Note: The path to glory is paved with lotus blossoms! Your consecutive victories in your first professional tournament will accumulate rewards; the more consecutive wins you achieve, the richer the final reward!]

[Claim your winning streak bonus now?]

Meng Lang answered "No" without hesitation.

The next second, a system notification sounded in my mind again.

[Congratulations, host, you have received a reward for your performance in the competition: 1 Grade B Treasure Chest]

[Treasure chest being opened...]

I'll test it!

So, oh?
Another treasure chest popped today?
With his eyes closed, Meng Lang's lips curled up slightly!
Let me see what this time is!
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: "Little Chrysanthemum's Remains" (25 USP Limited)]

[Introduction: I tested it! This game is so spooky it's practically free!]

(End of this chapter)