Rebirth is fine, but I get eight hundred dollars right from the start?

【! ! ! 】

[I'm knocking, knocking, knocking! This is a million times better than any trash talk!]

Unfortunately, I'm uncultured; all I can say is "Holy crap!"

Compared to E's pre-match interview, all his boasts were utterly weak.

[Translation: Welcome to China, welcome to the LPL. You are all strong, but I'm sorry, you are all challengers. I only have myself in my eyes.]

"The winds of victory and defeat will blow away, and the clamor of the outside world will eventually subside." Wow, when did such a eloquent person infiltrate this group of internet addicts?

[E-God, is there something going on about you dropping out of high school? Did you secretly enroll in some public speaking training course?]

The key is that when people say these things, you don't feel like they're just showing off at all! Every word they say hits you right in the heart, that feeling of, "Yeah, he's right."

[A ruthless person doesn't talk much, while a talkative person isn't ruthless—E-God belongs to the type who doesn't talk much, but every word he says is a critical hit.]

[Hey, are you sure this is what you call not talking much???]

"I'm willing to face every encounter with the purest respect"? That's the ultimate romance in esports, damn it!

In short, this person's style is superior to ours!

The barrage of comments was still going crazy, and on the stage, Lin Shu finished displaying the last word on the big screen. Without being greedy for the camera, he turned slightly to the side and stepped into the ranks of the five All-Star teams with his teammates.

……

In the VIP area at the very front of the center of the audience, the lights were slightly dimmer than in the stands, but they couldn't hide the expressions on several faces.

"Old Luo, listen to this—this kid speaks so eloquently."

Mrs. Luo stared blankly at the tall, upright young man in the center of the stage, her eyes filled with a mixture of surprise and emotion. She couldn't help but gently tug at her husband's arm and say:

"I used to think that kids who played video games were all restless, playful, and lacked any sense of proportion or vision. All they did was sit in front of the computer all day and yell. But look at how they talk, how they have this attitude... it's completely different from what I thought."

"Yes, they are completely different." At this moment, Mr. Luo was no longer in the mood to compare the players on the field with his son who was addicted to games. He nodded heavily, his eyes full of sincere approval.

"This isn't just playing a game; it's real competitive sports! It's professional! They have ambition, principles, respect, and know when to advance and retreat. They also exude the confidence of Chinese athletes. To put it bluntly, some athletes in traditional sports act like they're going to cause a huge uproar when they win, but they throw a tantrum and make excuses when they lose. In terms of character, they're really not as good as this kid."

Zhang Hai's parents, who were sitting one seat away from him, remained mostly silent.

Both husband and wife are cadres who have worked in the system for many years and are used to the scene. When the contestants in the previous competition areas made tough statements, made high-profile hype and took turns to talk nonsense, they remained calm and did not laugh or get angry. They only applauded politely a few times during the contestant introductions. Most of the time, they sat there quietly and waited for their son to take the stage.

But at this moment, Zhang's mother's gaze fell on that young face and lingered for a long time.

She turned her head slightly and whispered to her husband, "This young man has vision."

Mr. Zhang pushed up his glasses and gave a soft "hmm".

Zhang's mother added, her voice even lower, but with a mother's unique sigh: "No wonder Ah Hai has always regarded him as an idol and a mentor in his career, and sincerely takes him as a role model."

"This young man has a bright future! Not only is his skill unparalleled on the field, but his values, vision, and demeanor are also top-notch. Having such a captain leading them forward is a blessing for the entire Ahai team and for this project as well."

Mr. Zhang nodded gently, his tone sincere and gratified: "Yes, this child is truly outstanding."

Mr. Luo listened intently to the couple's conversation, and the scattered thoughts in his mind were strung together into a single thread.

During the waiting period before the opening ceremony, he had already gained a general understanding of the background of the young man named "Emperor" through Luo Yu's loud and enthusiastic explanations and by browsing news materials online in the hotel yesterday.

The world's first!

These four words, when placed in any traditional sport, carry a weight that can be overwhelming.

Football has its kings, basketball has its flying men, swimming has its flying fish—each one is a genius among millions, and each has stood at the top of the world.

This 18-year-old not only reached the pinnacle of esports, but also started from scratch and created a fortune of tens of millions in a very short time.

How outstanding!

Looking back at that composed and unassuming speech, he had to admit that in his more than forty years of life and countless encounters with people, he had never seen a young man like this who "held a knife but did not reveal its edge."

"He is neither arrogant nor impatient, but calm and insightful. He has the absolute confidence of a top athlete, as well as the humility and reverence of sportsmanship. What is most commendable is that he sees things clearly, understands victory and defeat, knows his original intention, and is not swayed by the noise of the outside world. This mentality is far beyond that of his peers."

He glanced at his son, who was staring wide-eyed at the screen beside him.

Never mind, he's my biological son.

……

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the official viewing room dedicated to the event was peaceful and pleasant.

The room was small, but decorated simply and neatly.

A one-way mirror faces the main stage, allowing a view of every corner of the venue;

The room was furnished with a row of dark leather sofas, and on the coffee table were several cups of steaming tea and several neatly bound competition manuals.

Officials from the Sports Information Center and the Competitive Sports Department of the General Administration of Sport of China, along with members of the e-sports industry special supervision team, were present to observe the entire event today. They were responsible for overseeing the event's atmosphere, assessing the industry's development trends, and witnessing the standardization process of e-sports.

The screen on the wall was showing a clip of Emperor's interview, and the line "The peak of technology is always ahead, and the cultivation of the mind is endless" came from the speakers, every word clear.

The head of the observation group leaned back on the sofa, a genuine smile of satisfaction on his face. He turned to his colleague beside him and slowly commented, "To say something like this at eighteen—that's not easy."

"If our e-sports industry is to become more standardized, the cultural literacy and mental outlook of the players must be like this."

A man wearing silver-rimmed glasses next to him nodded in agreement: "Yes. If our top e-sports players can all take him as a benchmark—not arrogant, not impetuous, clear-headed and insightful, respectful of the competition, and have such a thorough understanding of the core of competitive sports—then there will be a good way to alleviate the social acceptance of e-sports, the rational understanding of games, and even the various social problems encountered in the process of popularizing and promoting the Internet."