Two matches down, the score between [Shanhe] and [Hell Front] had become zero to two.

At this point, the outcome of the entire competition was essentially beyond doubt.

Considering that [Xu Huai Shang] and [Bei Ling Xiao Gu], two very stable players, hadn't even taken the field yet, and given [Shanhe]'s "three-match lineup" strategy, even if [Hell Front] sent Snow out in the third match and lost this "Lieutenant General Battle," [Shanhe] would still face a one-in-ten chance of winning the following two matches.

Moreover, that assumption was based on the premise that "the last two matches would even exist"... realistically, [Shanhe] wouldn't even be able to win three consecutive matches and turn the tables, let alone be sure of winning the "Lieutenant General Battle" in front of them.

Under such circumstances, [Chen Wusuo Ying], who was about to fight in the third match, had become quite relaxed.

Anyway, the team's overall situation was hopeless, and the following battle would be fought for honor; if he won... the overall score would look a little better, and if he lost... no one would blame him, because the difference in strength was obvious.

...

[The match will begin in thirty seconds]

After a brief break, the system's voice prompt sounded on time, and both players immediately entered the battlefield.

At that moment, everyone had already guessed that [Hell Front] would send out [Xu Huai Shang]; because judging from the lineups of the first two matches, [Hell Front] was also clearly using a "three-match lineup" to counter [Shanhe]'s strategy.

Moreover, it had already been statistically proven that Xu Nüshen's (Goddess Xu's) appearance rate in the first nine rounds of [Hell Front]'s matches was one hundred percent, which meant... Feng Bujue had arranged for her to play in the first three matches every time.

Of course, Brother Jue had his reasons for doing so—in addition to "lineup needs," this arrangement was also a kind of "care" for Xu Huai Shang personally.

Although Xu Nüshen was the kind of superstar who could maintain her popularity even without signing with a studio, she had lost a lot of official resources, and her exposure rate had definitely decreased quite a bit... As a professional player in her prime, this definitely couldn't be considered a good thing.

Feng Bujue was well aware of this, and although he never explicitly said so, he had been silently supporting his teammate with his actions—allowing Xu Huai Shang to appear in matches as much as possible was undoubtedly an effective way to maintain her exposure rate.

Sure enough, accompanied by a flash of white light, Xu Nüshen's extraordinary figure appeared on the arena, and at the same moment, on all the live-streaming platforms, the popularity of the channel broadcasting the match between [Hell Front] and [Shanhe] immediately saw a visible surge.

Compared to Xu Huai Shang's unreasonable popularity, Chen Wusuo Ying on the other side of the barrier seemed a bit tragic.

Although Brother Chen was also an excellent professional gamer at his peak, his popularity had always been lukewarm; perhaps it was because there was a character in his chosen ID that many people couldn't pronounce, perhaps it was because he lacked the so-called "star quality," or perhaps it was because his characteristics weren't distinctive...

In short, he was a player whose number of fans was not proportional to his strength.

In the professional gaming industry, there were many people like Chen Wusuo Ying. They lingered at the threshold of "top-tier" without being able to cross it, and in the "first-rate" category, they might not even do as well as some people with lower skill levels but more gimmicks; they could enter the first lineup of the team in team games, but they could never become the focus or selling point of the team; they could mostly get some team honors in their prime, but they might not win any personal honors.

The careers of these players were usually very stable, without any major ups and downs, generally just a gentle slope... But after walking this slope, their whereabouts were often worrying and regrettable.

The saying "personality determines fate" obviously also applies in the gaming industry.

A good player is not necessarily a good streamer, a good coach, or a good commentator... let alone a member of the management or even the boss; whether it's entertaining the public, guiding a team, or managing a company... it all requires skills and talents.

So, if you only know how to play games, and you do have some talent and make a living from it, then you'd better maximize this one thing you can rely on. Otherwise, it won't be long before you have nothing; just like the countless "mediocre first-rate players" who are dragged down by their talent and personality... they gradually fade from people's sight and are never mentioned again.

Of course, it's not impossible for them to shed that "mediocre" aura...

Opportunities still exist, it just depends on whether people can seize them.

Right now, what Chen Wusuo Ying was facing was such an "opportunity."

What did players like him need to rely on to break through in their careers? There were only two shortcuts: one, win a major championship in an individual event; two, upset a superstar-level opponent in a battle.

At this moment, he was in a high-profile event, on a stage watched by millions, facing the most elite and popular player in the gaming world today... possibly without "one" after it.

What was the reason why Feng Bujue first made a name for himself? Wasn't it because he defeated Xu Huai Shang in S1?

As long as Chen Wusuo Ying wins this match, regardless of whether [Shanhe] is ultimately eliminated, he will definitely be on the headlines tomorrow.

In addition... this "Lieutenant General Battle" was originally irrelevant to the overall situation, and there was no external pressure; things like "legendary consumables" and "secret trump cards that can only be used in later rounds" could naturally be used if he wanted to in this situation where "the team is already on the verge of elimination."

Considering all of the above conditions, combined with Chen Wusuo Ying's own solid combat power (in terms of combat ability alone, he was above Qiu Feng Se), most insiders felt that he actually had a good chance of winning this match.

Relatively speaking, Xu Huai Shang, who still had room for retreat in terms of score and needed to consider the later rounds, was at a disadvantage in terms of mentality and momentum.

[Five... Four...]

When the countdown sounded, Xu Huai Shang stood still, while Chen Wusuo Ying had retreated more than a hundred meters.

There was nothing to complain about in his response. Ever since Xu Nüshen demonstrated a "weakened instant kill" in the first round, no one had dared to stare at her across the barrier at the beginning of the match.

"Hoo... must stay calm..." At this moment when the battle was about to break out, Chen Wusuo Ying took a deep breath and said in his heart, "Everyone is level sixty, and we both have the same S-level fighting specialization... She hasn't received the support of the studio's resources for almost half a year, my equipment and skills might be stronger than hers... there's no reason to be afraid of her."

[Three... Two...]

"No matter what the result is, at least I have to fight a wonderful match that is no less inferior in scene than 'Qiu Feng versus Feng Bujue'..."

[One...]

"If I win, I'll use the line in the post-match interview... 'What was the most glorious moment for you? For me... it's now.'"

[...Fight!]