Wuhan, eStar Team training base.
"Is Exalted Emperor going to challenge the top lane?"
Looking at the Overlord Feast livestream, Wanmo was completely bewildered, "Shouldn't he be challenging the mid lane?"
The Huahai beside them was filled with astonishment. "It was hidden so well."
Previous analysis of Exalted Emperor's match data showed that Exalted Emperor's main position is mid lane, so he should aim to become the Mid Lane Overlord the Overlord Feast.
But now, Exalted Emperor is actually going to charge against the Clash Lane Overlord, clearly showing that the confrontation lane is his destined position!
At the same time, in the northwest corner of the training room, eStar's starting top laner [ Shiyue ] received a notification from the organizers that he would be facing off against Exalted Emperor.
Shiyue turned to Huahai and asked, "Team Hai, which top lane hero should I choose to Exalted Emperor one-on-one?"
Huahai hurriedly walked to Shiyue's side, his expression serious, and said, "Don't rush into the duel room yet, let me think about it."
The sudden change left Huahai's mind in a mess. Shiyue, as a rookie player who was promoted to the team's starting lineup at the same time as Wanmo, had gaming skills that were approaching those of top KPL players in the top lane.
Hailed as the strongest side laner of the new generation.
For this reason, the eStar Team has been promoting and supporting Shiyue extensively, hoping to successfully challenge for the top lane Overlord this year.
If they lose to Exalted Emperor and can't even participate in tomorrow's offline competition, then the millions of RMB that eStar has invested in Shiyue will be wasted.
"We must prepare for the worst." Huahai gathered his thoughts, his eyes sharpening instantly, and asked, " Xiaoshi, of all the top laners you've faced in matches so far, who do you think is the strongest?"
After a moment of recollection, the Shiyue was answered, " Xuanran from Chengdu AG Super Play Club!"
The Huahai nodded.
Just as he guessed, Xuanran, the reigning Overlord of the top lane this year, is a top-tier player in terms of both gaming talent and skill.
He is currently the strongest side laner in the KPL, besides Fly.
"When the one-on-one match starts, treat Exalted Emperor as if he were Xuanran."
"Forehead?"
"Is Exalted Emperor's skill level on the top lane comparable to Xuanran's?" Shiyue asked, puzzled.
Huahai said in a deep voice, "I don't know if he can rival Xuanran, but since he chose to challenge the top lane, it proves that the top lane is his most proficient, best-performing, and highest-winning-rate position!"
"Currently, there is no match data for Exalted Emperor playing the top lane, so I cannot analyze his weaknesses. I can only roughly estimate his top lane skill level based on his past match data in other positions."
"Whether Xuanran is not the point. The point is that Exalted Emperor's skill level in the top lane is definitely at the level of a champion!"
The word "champion" was uttered.
The Shiyue resonated deeply within me.
In the KPL League, there is also a system of ranking titles to classify the strength of players, from low to high: second-tier, first-tier, top-tier, champion, and super top-tier!
The champion is compared to the [ Strongest Overlord ].
In the past nine Overlord Feast, only one KPL professional player has ever won the title of " Strongest Overlord " in the top lane.
Fly, the current King of the Clash Lane!
"I understand, Captain Hai." Shiyue took a deep breath and said slowly, "I will treat Exalted Emperor as if he were Xuan Xuanran, and fight with all my might!"
Huahai nodded and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Before you became a professional player, which top lane champion did you like to play the most?
Before you became a professional player?
The Shiyue, after surveying the hero selection screen, finally settled on a valiant female hero, pointing to her icon and declaring, " Mulan!"
Huahai declared decisively, "Then let's play Mulan!"
"Good."
Jinan, RW Xia Training Base.
"Holy crap, the top lane!" Xiaopang pointed excitedly at the official live stream, " Brother Niu, Exalted Emperor is going to challenge the top lane!"
The Yaodao sneered, " Qiuya got married, and you're singing and dancing."
As the reigning Overlord in the jungle position, Xiaopang is naturally happy. Many King of Glory bloggers, including Fly, have analyzed that Exalted Emperor is unlikely to challenge for the Jungle Overlord.
But what if?
Compared to Zhongyi, who shares the same master, Exalted Emperor, with whom he has never fought, is the most formidable opponent.
"An unexpected choice," Fly muttered, stroking his chin and frowning in thought. "Why would he challenge the top lane?"
" Brother Niu, isn't it obvious?" Yaodao sat with an aggressive posture and laughed, "In the past, Exalted Emperor's display of dominance in the mid lane, jungle, and bottom lane was just a smokescreen to mislead the opponents."
"His true role is the top lane."
"He wants to catch his opponents off guard. I reckon eStar's heads are spinning."
Fly disagrees.
He was thinking much further ahead.
Judging from Exalted Emperor's recent live streams, it's easy to see that he is an extremely ambitious King of Glory of Glory streamer, and winning the title of Overlord is not his Jim.
"Does he want to challenge me?"
A ridiculous conjecture suddenly popped into Fly's mind.
It's important to know that after the [ Overlord Feast ] concludes, the [ Clash of Kings ] will begin. Not only will a new King-Titled Player be crowned, but the [ Supreme King Title ] title will also be re-evaluated based on the battle results.
The winner of the Supreme King Title will receive a custom-made Diamond monument worth millions (equivalent to RMB).
There will also be one privilege.
Ignoring all prerequisites, let's directly challenge the Champion Emperor player!
Without the Supreme King Title title, challenging Champion Emperor player through the normal process would be a daunting task that would deter 100% of King of Glory.
[In the official server, including the numerical Minor National Badge honors, the player's game account must have 100 national server heroes.]
"Probably not."
Fly relaxed his brow. Since 2016, three [ Clash of Kings ] have been held, and he has consistently held the title of Supreme King Title, unchallenged by anyone.
On the one hand, the game technology is always at its peak, and even if it declines, it can be quickly brought back through additional training and other means.
On the other hand, he has accumulated an astonishing number of connections in the live streaming and professional gaming circles. It is no exaggeration to say that more than half of the top live streamers and professional players are his friends.
"Look, Brother Niu, the Shiyue has been confirmed as the hero to fight!" Xiaopang's voice came from behind.
Fly immediately looked towards the official live stream.
" Mulan?"
"No one understands Mulan better than Brother Niu," Yaodao laughed. "After all, Mulan won Brother Niu's first FMVP award."
"Cough cough."
Fly coughed twice, his pride barely concealed, yet he remained humble, saying, "There are always people more capable than me, and there are always those more skilled than Mulan."
"You mean—" the demon raised its head, searching its memory, " Captain of the Imperial Crown?"
The Captain of the Imperial Crown appeared.
Fly's eyes instantly darkened.
It was as if they had some deep-seated grudge against each other.
Having dedicated himself to the KPL League for nine years, his professional career has been incredibly smooth. Even during periods of decline, he has been able to quickly adjust and return to his peak.
However, before entering the professional arena, his gaming life was incredibly bumpy, especially the Captain of the Imperial Crown, who dealt a heavy blow to his young mind and almost made him quit the game.
He didn't resent the Captain of the Imperial Crown; on the contrary, he admired him greatly. But as the saying goes, extreme love is hate!
With hundreds of millions of fans and a legendary status among casual fans a decade ago, why refuse to lead a team into the KPL arena and replicate that success to become a legend in the esports world?
"Holy crap!" Yaodao exclaimed in surprise, "Has Exalted Emperor gone mad?"
Fly immediately looked up, his pupils dilating instantly.
"Choose her?"