Chapter 7, The Eccentric Person

While the waitress at the birch forest café looked at Ding Li and Fang Yu with a strange expression, New Power was already participating in an online competition

"Think carefully, why did he defeat you so quickly in the first match, while in the second match, although he also won, it was much harder for him?" Xiao Ping said to MaGic

It is precisely for this reason that even the emperor star, even Gou Xiaoyun and Nalan Rongrong, and even Fang Shaoyun, lose a considerable number of matches each year

Regarding this point, I must express my admiration for Ding Li, who can freely torment Fang Yu in the context of interstellar battles.

This KOF tournament organized by San San is an online competition held by a small website, with modest prize money

I know you feel this way because you were defeated by Ding Li in two matches. However, Xiao Ping looked at MaGic and smiled, "Losing to an opponent in a confrontation with a low-level unit, which is your specialty, will certainly have some impact on your confidence. But do you really think that Ding Li's skill is much higher than yours?"

Xiao Ping stared directly at MaGic and said, "Even if that Flower's level is higher than Topic's, with your strength, you are more than capable of competing with that Flower. You have not even begun to showcase your true abilities; the ace of New Power should not be in this state."

StarCraft is a profound game akin to literature; even if the same two players compete in one hundred matches, there will not be a single identical game. When experts clash, no one can predict what will happen in the next minute

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In Fang Yu's view, it is quite inevitable for young players to be impatient in their approach. After all, every young person like Ding Li cannot remain as composed as many players who have been in the professional league for a long time.

New Power performed well in the previous rounds of the competition, and coupled with the fact that they did not encounter any formidable opponents along the way, they have successfully advanced to the final.

Everyone knows that the number one star of the Xiangjiang Club is the glamorous human race Topic. Therefore, although it is a three-on-three KOF competition format, everyone in the New Power team believes that the final showdown will definitely be between Magic and Topic. However, no one expected that the Xiangjiang Club only sent out one player, and all three, including MaGic, were already defeated.

For Ding Li, there are many people he admires. However, there are very few whom he respects

Ding Li and Fang Yu have watched about ten matches together. Shortly after the matches began, Fang Yu predicted the outcomes of the competing teams, making only two incorrect predictions

Compared to Ding Jian and many top interstellar players, Ding Li's current speed of less than 300 actions per minute is significantly inferior.

Upon hearing Xiao Ping's words, MaGic was momentarily taken aback and raised his head. However, Xiao Ping continued to speak gently to MaGic, "But it is not because of this match; I have just been watching your game. That Flower's skill is significantly higher than Topic's. Losing to such a master is understandable. The reason you should apologize to me is because of the discouraging remark you just made."

It is not because Fang Yu is a friend of Ding Li

In the end, Ding Li had already allowed Fang Yu to have a farmer from the very beginning, yet Fang Yu was still unable to defeat Ding Li

It is precisely because the prize money is not substantial that this online competition has not attracted any major clubs

I will not let you down; even if I lose again, I will exert all my strength. MaGic took a deep breath, his eyes filled with flickering flames

(Note 1: The KOF competition system refers to the format where each side sends out a number of players. If a player from one side wins, they can continue to challenge the next player from the opposing side, while the defeated player can no longer participate. The team that defeats all players from the opposing side is declared the winner. If one side sends only one player and that player defeats all opponents, it is referred to as a "heart-piercing strike." This situation also frequently occurs in actual competitions.)

One of the appealing aspects of the galaxy is that no one knows when a remarkable expert might suddenly emerge, unexpectedly altering the outcome of a competition

In MaGic's view, having outperformed his opponent Ding Li in two consecutive matches using his adept handling and confrontation with low-level units, it is evident that his skill level is significantly higher than his own. Furthermore, he is indeed in a state of complete disarray due to a blow to his self-confidence. MaGic does not understand why Xiao Ping would say such a thing.

Ding Jian, the fastest player in Changsha, boasts an average hand speed of 360, second only to a few superstar players in the StarCraft scene.

I apologize, Young Master Xiao

You should have understood this long ago. Xiao Ping smiled at MaGic and said, "The reason he was able to win against you twice in your strongest area of competition is merely because he engaged in targeted practice. If we are to discuss true strength, perhaps in the third match, you would defeat him."

As soon as Xiao Ping finished speaking, MaGic's eyes lit up, "I understand."

Fang Yu also has a great fondness for interstellar themes, as he became friends with Ding Li at the train station, largely because both of them were holding the same issue of an interstellar magazine at that time

The match between New Power and Xiangjiang Club is just like this

Although this aspect can be fatal in matches among experts, perhaps Ding Li will see some changes if he matures a bit more and competes more frequently

The world of the cosmos has always been quite marvelous. Every minute, some "peculiar" individuals appear.

"What do you mean?" MaGic looked at Xiao Ping with a strange expression

Da Shao ... ... '' MaGIc was momentarily stunned

"Big and small, I..." MaGic looked at Xiao Ping, moved his lips, but could not utter a word

When Xiao Ping walked into the competition room, MaGic had already typed GG. Night and Jason, along with a few others, had somber expressions on their faces

After a pause, Xiao Ping looked at MaGic and said, "So even though I will arrange for him to play in the match the day after tomorrow, the key to victory still depends on your performance."

For those new to the dynamics, the sudden appearance of the Flower is certainly quite strange

Your comprehension ability is very high, and your progress is rapid. If only your typing speed could be as fast as your brother's

However, Fang Yu's skill in playing StarCraft is truly lacking. Ding Li and Fang Yu have played StarCraft together three times at the internet café behind the school.

"Your level is very high, and you also have the potential for further improvement. Joining any top club would not be a problem." This was Fang Yu's previous assessment of Ding Li, "Your skills are comprehensive, and you have a good grasp of the overall situation and timing of your attacks. However, your hand speed is not very fast, and sometimes you play a bit too hastily."

However, Fang Yu had a peculiar intuition. Every time www.hetushu.com was defeated by Ding Li, Fang Yu was always able to propose one or two strategies that could counter Ding Li's recent tactics

Therefore, the clever and proud Ding Li has always been receptive to Fang Yu's words

When Fang Yu observes a person's reputation, he can easily discern their strengths and weaknesses. If he considers engaging in battle with them, he devises the tactics that offer the highest probability of victory. Under Fang Yu's guidance, Ding Li has even defeated opponents stronger than himself in certain competitions.

Ding Lifi not only admires Fang Yu, but also respects him

After everyone else had left, MaGic lowered his head and said to Xiao Ping, "For the match the day after tomorrow, I think we should let Ding Li have a try."

Moreover, the ID of the contestant who appeared first in the Xiangjiang Club is not Topic but Flower, and he is not using the human race, but the Zerg.

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The opponent in the finals is precisely the Xiangjiang Club of Guo Hong.

However, the speed of one's hands seems to be a matter of innate talent. It is akin to how every ambitious interstellar player practices diligently, yet there is no second individual whose hand speed can reach 560 like Nalan Rongrong.

You should apologize to me

For Ding Li of the Birch Forest Café, he almost relies on staying up late to translate materials for income every day, yet Fang Yu, who seems very happy and content each day, is quite peculiar.

On that noon, just before Fang Yu and Ding Li left the coffee shop, Fang Yu said this to Ding Li.