Xu Cheng, Welcome to the Outside World

Shock the number one on the national server?

Xu Cheng was momentarily stunned.

Although he had played ranked before... to be honest, the intensity of it—just scraping the bottom of King Rank a few times—was nothing special. Since he started playing LOL, most of his time had been spent in normals. Let alone the dazzling title of National Server First... He had never even entertained the thought. He couldn't help but hesitate: [Shock the National Server First? Me? Can I do it?]

Can you do it? Bro, you're more than capable! There's no one more capable than you! Even Ah Shui, who hit National Server First at 15, can't compare to you! Factory Director grumbled inwardly, but on the surface, he typed eagerly: [Bro, I'm sure you've noticed lately—my work is kinda related to LOL... We're running a challenge event lately. Hit National Server First and the reward is 100k. So... you interested?]

[Oh?]

[I'll add more money!!!]

[Fine.]

Xu Cheng agreed without hesitation, adding: [It's not about the money, you know. It's just that Xiao Kai, you're way too enthusiastic!]

[Haha, I get it, I get it, bro, I understand!] Factory Director forced a laugh, cursing inside. Tch, isn't it just about the money? Money? I've got plenty. If you can really achieve my goal, I'll pay it out of my own pocket— After all this time interacting, Xu Cheng was no longer as aloof as before. From this, Factory Director had already caught a crack. This was an excellent hunter, patiently lying in wait, finally finding an opening.

Mechanics, game sense, macro play, including hand speed, reaction time—talent in every aspect. Factory Director had now basically figured it all out. He needed to deliver the final, heaviest blow—the straw that broke the camel's back— See it in action!

The Ranked System had been back to normal for a week. The new version of ranked was cleaner and more straightforward, already sparking a wave of climbing. The National Server, though not as good as the Korean Server, was still in a league of its own in terms of prestige during S6. It could serve as a proving ground to test Xu Cheng, this golden treasure. So, to see Xu Cheng's true potential in actual combat, Factory Director added at the end: [Oh, and make sure to use the fastest speed and the highest win rate. Go all out. This event has a big prize pool, lots of people participating. Bro, you gotta give it your all!]

[Don't let anyone else snatch it first!]

[Nagging. Got it.]

Xu Cheng was a bit annoyed. Did he need to be reminded of what was important? He emphasized again: [It's not the money I care about. It's you!]

[Yes, yes, yes, I know you care about me...] Factory Director gritted his teeth. Damn it, you care about me? You treat me like a son every day, bossing me around, and you call that caring?

But the ambush was in its final stage, about to bear fruit. I'll endure!! Once you join the Club and go pro, I'll show you what cruelty really means! Silently setting a flag in his heart, Factory Director glanced at the livestream chat.

[Holy crap, the Grandmaster is finally playing ranked?]

[I'm queueing up right now!]

[Give it up. Even if the Data Monster has no rank, you're not gonna get matched with him.]

[Damn, the normals god is finally hitting ranked? I can't wait to see the faces of those ranked players!]

[I saw him in normals before, but normals are just normals. Ranked is where the real experts gather! A lot of the top players never even touched normals.]

[I'm not surprised the Grandmaster can hit King Rank. I just want to see his playstyle in ranked—will it be the same as in normals?]

The water friends and viewers had already been whipped into a frenzy by Factory Director and Xu Cheng's conversation, riding high on the excitement.

Meanwhile.

Upon learning this news, countless Passerby Kings and Super Experts who had been lurking and spectating were now exchanging stunned glances.

Then—

"Snipe him!"

Without a moment's hesitation, the national server's top players had already reached this agreement.

And as the night's stream content spread, this wave of sniping spread like a spark, gradually engulfing the entire national server, Zone One!

Xu Cheng had, after all, "offended" too many people during his previous matchmaking.

Not to mention the experts he had humiliated, those King Rank players who had never bothered with matchmaking and had barely touched it since the ranked system shut down were even more displeased.

Because during Xu Cheng's explosive rise, people constantly compared them to him, and they had never even faced Xu Cheng, yet somehow became his stepping stones.

Especially at the end of S6, there was a batch of mysterious and formidable geniuses in the national server's King Rank.

These geniuses could no longer even be called geniuses—they were true Heaven's Pride, every single ID destined to become world-renowned in the future—

Ah Shui, Ning Wang, Xiao Ming, Xiao Tian, Liu Qingsong, Lin Weixiang, Mala Xiang Guo, Zuo Shou, Ya Gao, Zoom, Bao Lan, Gala...

S6, a court full of fierce generals!

This group, aside from Xiang Guo who was now an LPL Top Pro Player, had yet to step onto the LPL Stage.

They would all officially take the stage of history in the upcoming S7, becoming the new stars, superstars, and hopes that would truly dominate the LPL Region in the years to come.

The moment he learned of today's news, the unruly Ning Wang grinned: "Brothers, shouldn't we welcome the Newcomer?"

"We should welcome him. I've never even fought him before, but people still say he slaughtered me like a dog."

Xiao Tian nodded.

"Then what are we waiting for? Just queue up!" Zuo Shou slurred.

"Let's do it, let's do it, brothers. Time for revenge..."

Geniuses are proud, let alone these super geniuses, still young and full of fire.

They wouldn't deliberately throw games against Xu Cheng—

Their pride and spirit wouldn't allow it.

But during Xu Cheng's ranked matches, they would all queue up together, bringing their best form to strike him down!

After learning this news, Ah Shui had specifically offered Xu Cheng advice:

[Hey bro, you don't know, do you? Ranked isn't like matchmaking, especially the intensity of the top twenty in King Rank—you can't even imagine it! How about... we duo queue?]

The two had clashed before, but later resolved their "grudge," and when Factory Director pulled Xu Cheng into duo queue, Ah Shui shamelessly invited himself more than once.

Considering he was also a new hope for the LPL, Factory Director didn't mind too much.

So Ah Shui was one of Xu Cheng's few "Inside Men" now.

With good intentions, before Xu Cheng could speak, Factory Director objected: [Big bro wants to play solo, what are you butting in for?]

Damn it, how could duo queue reveal Xu Cheng's true Upper Limit in combat?

Meddling!

[No need, otherwise if I win, how would we split the prize money?]

Xu Cheng replied.

[Uh...]

Confident now, are you?

[Alright then, good luck... I'll be waiting for you at National Server First!]

Ah Shui wasn't first yet, but with this rare War of Gods and Hundred Schools of Thought Contend now underway, he, a 100% Teamfight AD, naturally couldn't sit idle.

Since you won't duo with me, then I'll fucking snipe you too!

Yu Wenbo had a strong vengeful streak, and the day Xu Cheng and Factory Director agreed upon arrived.

That day, Xu Cheng walked into the Internet Cafe, logged into the computer with practiced ease, and started the game.

After communicating with Factory Director and confirming he was in position and would faithfully report Xu Cheng's climbing record.

Xu Cheng clicked the Ranked System.

For the first time, he stepped out of that Partitioned Booth and into the vast Outside World.

Xu Cheng, welcome to the outside world.

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