DSF Chapter 33

Song Tang softly exclaimed, “Captain, I want to take down Lei Ming first.”

The resentment in Song Tang’s heart was different from that of others.

Lei Ming and he were from the same batch, once struggling together in a youth training camp. They lay on the grass, chatting about dreams while drinking beer.

Back then, their dreams were inseparable from the name Zero.

Song Tang had never known before that Han Mo’s departure was Lei Ming’s doing. Compared to the chill in Yan Yibing’s heart, he felt a deeper pain.

At that time, he had earnestly held Lei Ming’s hand, solemnly stating that they must make Zero, abandoned by Han Mo, become better in their hands.

How did Lei Ming perform back then?

Lei Ming, with tears streaming down his face, his face red and neck thick, pointed at the ceiling and swore, “I will make the Zero with me, Lei Ming, become the best team.”

Song Tang believed him.

Even though Lei Ming was later assigned to the second team, Song Tang always believed that Lei Ming was his comrade. Their feelings for the team and the captain were the same, passionate and pure.

But later, Song Tang learned that Han Mo never wanted to give up on Zero. He had been forced to make a choice back then.

And the Lei Ming who had sworn with him while drunk on the grass, betrayed Zero so effortlessly.

Without personally taking down Lei Ming, Song Tang couldn’t ease his anger.

Yan Yibing scolded sternly, “The match isn’t for venting personal grievances. What do you take esports, what do you take the opponents for!”

Biting his chapped lips, Song Tang took two deep breaths. The sharp pain penetrated his nerves, causing his heightened emotions to cool down slightly.

He knew Lei Ming wasn’t worth mentioning, and he knew that points were the goal.

But he didn’t possess the same composure as Yan Yibing, the ability to maintain absolute rationality even in such a situation.

Yan Yibing lifted his gun and fired, swiftly moving, eliminating Ming Lang from the TZS team.

Lei Ming knew very well that he couldn’t match Yan Yibing and Song Tang in terms of equipment and strength. He had no idea where to run.

Song Tang, at this moment, chose not to chase, which was equivalent to letting him go.

But Song Tang also knew that he couldn’t let Lei Ming disrupt his rhythm.

Lei Ming is fearless and straightforward, but they are different.

Yan Yibing calmly said, “Go to St. Martin. I’ll block the exit of St. Martin; you go to the hill, set up your gun, and block the road.”

Song Tang knew that Yan Yibing was about to take aggressive action.

He couldn’t help but feel his blood boil.

Before entering the circle, Yan Yibing was the aggressive entry fragger, reckless and fierce, completely contrary to his appearance.

Youngsters are always drawn to the scenes of life and death struggles, so Yan Yibing accumulated a considerable number of fans back then.

However, after Song Tang joined, Yan Yibing began to change his strategy, becoming more stable.

Although Zero was not as explosive in the matches, their results steadily improved.

Over the years, Yan Yibing endured a lot of criticism. Fans said he was getting older, forgetting the vigorous spirit of his youth, and losing the ferocity that defined an esports player.

But today, Song Tang seemed to see the former captain.

That fearless ICE who cared for nothing and made everyone’s blood boil.

Yan Yibing switched to an M762, aimed sideways, controlled the recoil to the limit, and explosively destroyed an off-road vehicle.

The rolling flames bloomed like flowers, accompanied by two kill notifications.

Yan Yibing took cover, reloaded, and healed.

The male commentator was so excited that he almost stood up, “He’s eliminated two key players from Team Firefly in one go! A very beautiful sweep of the car. We can see that Bing Shen doesn’t have many bullets left. He’s been conserving ammo all along. Despite having no attachments, the M762’s recoil control is still incredibly steady. I bet Bing Shen’s mouse is sliding off the table by now!”

Lemon said, “Yes, Zero has suffered severe losses. Usually, two people guard the central city exit, but now only he’s left! And his equipment isn’t good; he doesn’t even have an extended magazine!”

The male commentator said, “Bing Shen is going to loot Firefly’s crate. Let’s see if Firefly… Firefly is truly a professional courier! They’ve fed Bing Shen’s backpack full.”

Lemon said, “Bing Shen seems to be gearing up for aggressive play. The other two members of Firefly are coming over. Can Bing Shen win in a 1v2 situation?”

The male commentator said, “Normally, in this situation, they should opt for evasive action. After all, they’ve already taken advantage with two kills.”

Han Mo said calmly, “He won’t.”

Chen Zefeng expressed doubt, “Why not? Firefly is not a pushover. Bing Shen’s position is exposed, and two people can easily kill him.”

Han Mo said, “Because there’s Song Tang.”

Yan Yibing has absolute trust in his teammates. Even if there’s only Song Tang on the hill, he would confidently take on the challenge.

Chen Zefeng said, “Although there’s Song Tang, even if Song Tang can timely catch Firefly’s position and has precise marksmanship, considering the distance, wouldn’t it be easier for Firefly to kill Yan Yibing first? What is Bing Shen planning?”

Han Mo’s eyes deepened, chuckling, “Look at how well he trained Song Tang. In reality, he’s more upset than anyone about Lei Ming. Lei Ming was his chosen one, the person left to replace me. In the end, it led to this result.”

Chen Zefeng remarked, “But Bing Shen spared Lei Ming.”

Han Mo leaned back in his chair, legs crossed, lifting his chin, “Look at the kill notifications; he never intended to spare Lei Ming.”

On the kill announcement, it was a shocking sight—

【Zero-ICE has eliminated TZS-ming with a M762 assault rifle】

【Zero-ICE has eliminated YH-hero with a M762 assault rifle】

【Zero-ICE has eliminated TH-xiaohei with a M762 assault rifle】

【Zero-ICE has eliminated ZL-changhe with a M762 assault rifle】

…

The most effective way to retaliate against Lei Ming was not to drain his last drop of blood but to make him leave the game with nothing.

Yan Yibing wanted him to stay alive, to witness these kill notifications, to see that the team he voluntarily left, those former teammates he calculated so hard against, even with the loss of two members, still dominated and left others in the dust.

Whether it’s four people, two people, or one person, Zero will always be the first, forever beyond his reach.

Lei Ming is still alive.

But he has completely lost his fighting spirit.

Wearing headphones, the constant sound of gunfire in his ears, he hid in the corner of the red brick house, his eyes bloodshot.

The repeated kill notifications felt like a whip lashing at his brain nerves. The throbbing pain in his temples intensified with the closing circle time, spreading out stress-induced agony.

The circle was getting closer, and he was running out of time.

Liu Sui roared at him in frustration, “What are you looking at, idiot! Run! You might be able to survive until the top five. Puxin has never been in the top five!”

Lei Ming sneered, his voice hoarse, “Is it meaningful?”

Absolutely meaningless.

Whether it’s the fifth place or the last, it’s the same for him.

It means not securing a spot for the next stage of the competition.

Liu Sui said, “Are you sick? Do you really want to get the last place?”

Lei Ming abruptly threw his mouse.

The in-game character’s perspective is distorted, facing the wall.

The safe zone finally rolled over him, and his health slowly drained.

He knew he might be penalized for passive play, but he just couldn’t hold on any longer.

He allowed himself to be so despicable, but still couldn’t bring down Zero.

Puxin’s goal was to provoke and create publicity; his goal was only to make Zero pay a price.

But he failed, even though he knew all of Zero’s tactics and habits.

At this moment, he finally deeply felt the power of Yan Yibing, why a god is a god. He surprisingly understood it thoroughly now.

Back when occasionally competing internally, Yan Yibing didn’t show mercy…

Male commentator excitedly said, “Truly… too powerful, this is the pinnacle strength of the previous generation!”

Lemon: “Bing Shen shattered the JG’s ‘two concentric chosen circle’ strategy with just one move! Oh, we see Lei Ming being eliminated by the safe zone. Oh, he didn’t have a vehicle. What a pity. If he played it safe, Puxin would get a pretty good ranking.”

Male commentator: “Lei Ming must be feeling very complicated right now. Anyway, let’s not talk about him. Bing Shen is already heading towards the final circle. Can he win the chicken dinner?”

Lemon: “Song Tang was exchanged one for one by JG’s Xiaojie. Now, only Bing Shen is left.”

Male commentator: “There are still five people left, Lie Hu and OD are fighting. Who will intervene? Intervening now is like exposing oneself, but not doing so puts Bing Shen and JG in a bad position.”

Lemon: “Three people left, the circle has stopped shrinking. There’s no more hiding. Everyone has started throwing grenades, and their positions will be exposed soon!”

Male commentator: “Here it comes, here it comes! Bing Shen charges, critically injuring JG! A one-on-one showdown!”

Male commentator passionately exclaimed, “Molotov Cocktail! At this moment, there’s actually a Molotov Cocktail! Oh, the damage of the Molotov Cocktail isn’t enough for a wipeout, but unfortunately, Fang Rui has no teammates left! Yan Yibing wins! Congratulations, Zero!”

Lemon: “This match is really a thrilling comeback against all odds! The first game of the PCL event is so exciting, setting a good start!”

Male commentator: “Yes, we also hope that Puxin can perform well in the upcoming matches and maintain a proper attitude towards the game.”

The game ended, and Yan Yibing deservedly earned the MVP title, scoring 190 points for Zero in this match.

The golden “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” shone in front of him. Yan Yibing released the mouse, and his fingers trembled uncontrollably.

He took a deep breath, pressed his wrist, and rubbed it hard.

He won, but the cost was too great, even his shoulder was slightly aching due to the strain.

But he had no regrets at all.

This was the result he wanted.

While other matches took place on the same day, the most talked-about one was the showdown between Puxin and Zero.

The forums were flooded with screenshots.

【Awesome! The man I love is awesome!】

【I’m really crying; I seem to see that person from the past, only those who understand will understand.】

【The best captain, I’ll forever love ICE.】

【So exciting! I was ready to go to Puxin’s livestream to criticize, had two hundred alternate accounts ready, but not needed now, hahaha.】

【Pathetic ants, Lei Ming included, are just slightly bigger ants.】

【He’s still here, so the old era never dies!】

Yan Yibing rarely posted on his Moments—

【In memory of the first game of PCL. Also, I will never question Sun Tianjiao’s player selection again, this post serves as proof.】

Other professional players also posted on Moments for banter.

【Yu Yan: Tsk, at your age, you still have such a temper, look at this fierce regression.】

【Chen Chi: A healthy body of an old virgin is good; he’s not afraid even after such consumption.】

【Fang Rui: 666 □□ Is this serious? I’m confused.】

【Lu Jianghe: Feel sorry for Lei Ming.】

【Han Mo: Be careful with your hand.】

【Lemon: Hahaha, are we planning to mess around in the professional circle today? Just missing Han Shen’s input. Looking forward to it】

Yan Yibing saw Lemon’s Moments with a puzzled expression.

If it wasn’t for his eyes playing tricks, the next Moments was clearly from Han Mo, posted just two minutes ago.

Yan Yibing chuckled and said to Song Tang, “Favored ones are so fearless. Han Mo actually blocked Lemon.”

Song Tang frowned, inexplicably asking, “Blocked her? Blocked what?”

Yan Yibing couldn’t be bothered to explain, impatiently said, “Moments. Don’t you have Lemon as a friend?”

Song Tang was puzzled, “No, did Han Mo post Moments? I’ve been scrolling, but I haven’t seen it.”

Yan Yibing asked, “Are you blocked too?”

Song Tang looked disgraced, “Damn, I knew he was annoyed with me!”

Yan Yibing said, “Forget it, forget it. It’s not a big deal.”

Xu Rui looked up, finding it hard to express, “I… also…”

Yan Yibing: “?”

Author’s note: Who can see——

Partially visibility

【Mine】

Yan Yibing

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