Gaming fans, grab your headsets! On October 31, the S15 League of Legends World Championship saw a heart-pounding quarterfinal clash. Chinese team AL faced the juggernaut T1, but fell just short in a nail-biting 2-3 series.
For top laner Li Xuanjun, aka Flandre, this match was the latest chapter in a 10-year esports saga. “A decade pro, I’ve given almost all my time to League of Legends,” he told CGTN’s Li Yimei after the game. From lightning-fast defeats to near-miss victories, every moment has been a stepping stone toward his ultimate goal: that elusive Worlds title. 🎮💥
Flandre’s journey reads like a hero’s quest. He’s weathered roster changes, meta shifts, and the pressure of packed arenas. But beyond the flashing lights and roaring crowds, his love for the game never wavered. “What was once a beloved job turned into a duty—with fans and teammates counting on me,” he admits. Yet, his passion burns brighter than ever.
Despite the sting of this loss, Flandre vows to keep grinding. No timeout here—just the next challenge, the next patch, the next dream. For him and fellow gamers around the world, that’s the real win: the drive to level up, one game at a time. 💪🔥
What’s next for Flandre? Will he come back stronger in 2024? For fans and players alike, his story is a reminder that in esports, as in life, growth comes from every clash—win or lose.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
