LOL's top-tier top laner gets emotionally overwhelmed by barrage of comments!

Because of transfer reforms and low points in the first stage of LPL, many LPL professional players had to rest. This includes star players like JKL, Liu Qing Song, TheShy, and Meiko. Although these players aren't competing, they often appear during live streams to interact with viewers. Among the "resting players," top laner Breathe is probably the most diligent streamer. Breathe often refers to himself as an "active player" during streams and has repeatedly expressed his desire to continue playing professionally, stating that not competing in the first stage was due to the impact of LPL's new format reforms.

Since Breathe has frequently expressed his intention to return during streams, many viewers expect him to come back in the second stage. However, recent爆料 from within the LOL industry suggests that IG plans to replace their top laner Soboro in the second stage and acquire the stronger top laner Breathe. Yet, during the transfer period, Breathe raised his own value, wanting to return with a top-tier salary, which has troubled IG's management. Thus, IG's manager is hesitating about signing Breathe. After this爆料 surfaced, many IG fans flooded Breathe's stream, accusing him of "asking for too much."

Facing the barrage of criticism, Breathe rarely became emotionally overwhelmed during a stream and harshly criticized various爆料 accounts on Weibo. He revealed that IG's management contacted him only once during the transfer period, and he clearly stated he was willing to take a lower salary to join IG, but after that, IG's management never contacted him again. Finally, Breathe self-deprecatingly remarked that he's not "stupid," understands his own skill level well, and is eager to compete,绝不会 giving up his professional dreams due to salary issues.

ZhiTai's sharp commentary sparks heated discussion.

After Breathe's emotional outburst on stream,某牙's top streamer ZhiTai immediately tuned into Breathe's stream to follow the drama. During his stream, ZhiTai admitted that some LOL influencers are exaggerated, with most of their爆料 being false, yet they eventually become accepted as "true." He also expressed understanding of Breathe's actions: if Breathe didn't "create some noise" during his stream, he might be hindered by外界 rumors, ultimately preventing his return.

Given Breathe's skill level, if he愿意降低薪水, many LPL teams would sign him. However, Breathe himself has said he doesn't want to join bottom-tier LPL teams; he wants to join teams with potential to compete internationally. Currently, teams meeting his requirements are scarce: WBG recently removed him, BLG不用说, AL and TES have圣枪哥 and 369. Now, only NIP and IG seem to fit his criteria. (Recently, LNG's manager has been frequently sending gifts in Breathe's stream,不知道 if Breathe will join LNG.)

Conclusion

The second stage of LPL should be more exciting than the first, as many star players have announced their return. I personally look forward to the performance in LPL's second stage. If the version doesn't change drastically, I feel BLG might continue winning at MSI. Do you think any dark horse teams will emerge in LPL's second stage?