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Chapter 130 This trophy can only be touched by you first! (Please subscribe)

In the center of the stage, the EDG team members were still immersed in the joy of winning the championship, enjoying the shower of gold and the thunderous cheers.

Although I've won the championship before, each time I win it is a new and different experience.

However, on the other side of the stage, the five members of WE had already silently gotten up from their seats and stood quietly next to their battle stations, waiting for the post-match handshake session.

Their faces were filled with disappointment and exhaustion, a stark contrast to EDG's side.

The fans at the scene kept glancing over, making the atmosphere around the WE team a bit awkward.

Having to stand on stage as punishment after losing a match is truly unbearable...

The referee felt a little sorry for WE after seeing this, because it wouldn't have been a good thing to keep letting them have their way.

Finally, unable to resist, he reminded the EDG team through his headset: "Fan, please finish the handshake with WE as soon as possible."

"Oh, right, right, shake hands!" Meiko quickly jumped off the factory manager's back after realizing what was happening, and patted her head a little embarrassedly.

Because the celebration was so lively, Meiko even jumped onto the factory manager's back.

"We were so happy we forgot about this, let's go, let's go!" The others realized what had happened and quickly called to their teammates.

The factory manager's smile faded slightly: "Let's go, brothers, let's shake hands first."

The EDG team finally recovered a little from their championship excitement and, with a hint of apology, quickly walked towards WE's match area.

The handshake went very quickly.

There wasn't much communication between the two sides.

Most of the EDG players wore polite smiles with a hint of apology.

The WE players managed to force smiles and nod in response, their eyes betraying their disappointment.

When Kangdi and Xiye shook hands with Li Fan, they only touched him briefly before letting go. Their gazes lingered for a moment on the face of the newcomer who had completely defeated them today, before they looked away.

The original idea was that they had a trump card up their sleeve, and even if they couldn't win a direct confrontation, they could still win the game by using their tactics.

But to their utter surprise, the opposing team had figured them out and directly picked up the champion Ivern, causing their subsequent tactics to fall apart and their laning phase to collapse completely.

We are now completely outmatched in terms of both strength and tactics.

Although I was indeed a little unhappy about losing, I had to admit defeat.

The moment the handshake ended, the entire WE team headed backstage, giving them time to adjust and analyze the reasons for their failure.

After all, this year's competition is not over yet, and there is still the Summer Split coming up... This is a time that needs to be finished and digested as soon as possible so that we can prepare for the next Summer Split in the best possible condition.

They had already figured this out when they were heading to the players' tunnel.

If they continue to wallow in self-pity, things could go wrong in the Summer Split.

As Xiye headed back to the backstage lounge, he turned his head one last time to look at EDG, who were celebrating their championship victory in the center of the stage.

He made a silent decision in his heart: he would definitely get back on his feet and win back the championship he had lost!

The stage lights once again focused on the EDG players.

The Silver Dragon Cup, symbolizing the highest honor of the LPL Spring Split, sits quietly in the center of the stage.

The team members exchanged glances, their faces still beaming with excitement, and slowly moved toward the trophy together.

The factory manager, who was walking at the front, stopped in his tracks. He looked at the trophy so close to him, his eyes filled with emotion.

They won the Spring Split championship again, but what about their World Championship title?

Is there a chance this year?

Although many things were on my mind, reality passed in the blink of an eye.

Then, the factory manager turned his head and patted Li Fan's shoulder forcefully, his voice filled with laughter: "Hold the trophy, Brother Fan! You deserve to lift this trophy first!"

As soon as he said that, the other team members immediately understood and started laughing and teasing him.

"That's right, Brother Fan, you have to be the first to lift the trophy today!"

"That's right, that's right! If you don't lift the trophy first today, none of us will dare to touch it!"

"Let's raise a glass, Brother Fan!"

Li Fan felt a little embarrassed by everyone's comments and shook his head with a smile: "Is it really that exaggerated?"

"Of course!" the factory manager said decisively, his eyes filled with appreciation and trust for his new teammate. "You deserve the most credit for this championship! Stop dawdling!"

His teammates surrounded him and pushed him to the front of the trophy.

Looking at the gleaming silver dragon cup before him, Li Fan took a deep breath.

He had thought that he had seen a lot and would be able to remain calm at this moment, but when he actually stood here...

As I felt the gaze of tens of thousands of spectators in the stadium and countless people in front of the screen, an indescribable surge of heat instantly coursed through my body, and my heart pounded wildly in my chest.

For a professional player, this moment is absolutely wonderful.

Cool!
So cool!
It's very fulfilling.

One spring championship was no longer enough for Li Fan; even more ambitions began to swell within him.

With that in mind, Li Fan no longer hesitated.

I stretched out my hands and firmly grasped the cool, solid base and body of the Silver Dragon Cup.

"Come on! Three, two, one!" the factory manager shouted from the side.

Li Fan forcefully lifted the heavy silver dragon cup high above his head!

The moment the trophy was raised, the emotions of the audience were completely ignited, and deafening cheers and shouts resounded throughout the venue like a volcanic eruption!

More golden ribbons shot out from the ceiling, transforming into an even more dazzling golden rain, as if a real coronation ceremony was taking place.

Li Fan tilted his head back, feeling the weight and cool touch of the trophy with his hands. Amidst the swirling colorful ribbons and the cheers around him, a wide smile spread across his face.

This is his first LPL championship in his professional career!

The esports reporters in the audience quickly grabbed their cameras to capture the moment.

This moment belongs to Li Fan, who is showered with glory and has a promising future!
This silver dragon cup witnessed the birth of a new king!

After experiencing the thrill of lifting the trophy, Li Fan carefully placed the heavy trophy back in its original position.

"Come on, everyone, let's all cheer together!" he shouted to his teammates and coaches surrounding him. "This is EDG's championship, of course we should all lift it up together!"

Upon hearing this, the team members' smiles widened, and they immediately swarmed forward.

The factory manager, Meiko, Mouse, Zet, Abu, and Quickstar all reached out and supported the base and body of the Silver Dragon Cup together.

"we are the champion!"

The sister-complex shouted, and everyone else shouted along. Then, everyone worked together and lifted the Silver Dragon Cup high once again!

The fans expressed their support and love with even more enthusiastic shouts, the sound almost lifting the roof off the venue!

Ren Dong had quietly arrived at the center of the stage without anyone noticing.

He didn't immediately step forward to disturb them, but stood quietly to the side, leaving the most glorious moment on the stage for the EDG team members to enjoy.

About two minutes later, the noise subsided a little.

Ren Dong knew it was time to move on to the next segment. He stepped forward steadily, raised the microphone, and his magnetic voice resonated throughout the venue: "Let's give a round of applause and cheers to congratulate the 2017 LPL Spring Split champions, EDG!"

"Whoa—!!!" He was met with another burst of cheers.

Ren Dong smiled, waiting for the cheers to subside, and continued, "At this moment, glory belongs to them! But I think all the fans and viewers, like me, are eager to hear how our champions are feeling right now! Want to hear what the FMVP is thinking?" "Yes—!!!"

As soon as Ren Dong finished speaking, a thunderous response erupted from the audience.

Ren Dong nodded in satisfaction, his smile widening, and shouted into the microphone in an even louder voice: "Now, please shout out your most valuable player!"

Ren Dong's ability to control the flow of the show is unparalleled among LPL hosts; the other three hosts can't even come close to matching him.

This is why the organizers entrusted him with hosting the finals.

In just a short while, the atmosphere had become very lively.

At first, the sounds were somewhat chaotic, with only sporadic shouts of support for Clearlove audible...

This is normal, after all, the factory manager does have quite a few fans.

But soon, these scattered voices were drowned out by a larger, more unified wave of sound.

"Unreal!"

"Unreal!!"

"Unreal!!!"

Li Fan's performance was noticed by everyone...

Honestly, I blush a little if I call out anything else, because I feel like everyone is looking at me strangely.

Some people also stared at him and asked, "You're not a WE fan, are you? Did you come here on purpose to cause trouble?"
If you're truly a fan of the factory manager, then it just means you're mistaking unwarranted praise for criticism. The factory manager doesn't need fans like you.

So I couldn't help but join in chanting "Unreal".

"It seems the answer is already clear! Yes, he is our 2017 LPL Spring Finals FMVP—EDGUnreal!"

"Let's give Unreal a round of applause once again!"

Almost at the same instant his words fell!

Li Fan's photo appeared on the huge main screen at the back of the stage, as well as on all the split screens surrounding the venue!

It's no longer the funny and quirky male photos from before.

Instead, a visually striking official photo was taken.

Wearing the EDG black and red jersey, his eyes were sharp and calm, and the corners of his mouth were curved with confidence.

Professional lighting accentuated his defined facial features, perfectly showcasing his youthful charm.

“Ahhhhh——!”

The moment the photo lit up, screams, applause, shouts... all sorts of sounds mingled together, and the terrifying sound wave almost lifted the entire venue off the ground!
"Now, let's welcome... Mr. Jin Yibo, the official award presenter, to present the FMVP medal to our Finals FMVP!"

On one side of the stage, a hostess, holding the FMVP medal which symbolizes the highest personal honor, walked gracefully towards the center of the stage under the spotlight.

With a big smile on his face, Jin Yibo walked over to Li Fan and shook his hand first.

"Congratulations on winning the Most Valuable Player award. Keep up the good work in the upcoming matches! I believe you can do even better."

Then the Most Valuable Player medal was handed to Li Fan.

With a professional smile, Ren Dong handed the microphone to Li Fan: "During the pre-match trash talk segment, you said that winning the game was part of your script. Now, the script has played out perfectly, and you've won both the championship and the FMVP. Can you tell us how you feel right now?"

Hearing this question, Li Fan scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly. The arrogance and excitement he had shown when he raised the trophy earlier had subsided considerably. He spoke into the microphone: "Actually... that was just me making bold statements before the competition to boost my and my teammates' confidence."

He smiled, which drew a burst of good-natured laughter from the audience.

"To actually win the game and take this championship, for me... it feels like a dream, it feels very unreal."

Then, he changed the subject and his tone became very serious: "WE is actually a very, very strong team. Everyone has seen their performance throughout the season."

"In my opinion, we were able to win today more because we were in better form on the day, and our tactical adjustments and execution were also more effective. In terms of strength, we were actually about the same."

"It's the result of the hard work of our entire EDG team. My teammates and the coaching staff all did a fantastic job."

After hearing the translation, Quickstar's smile became even brighter.

Li Fan... From now on, you will be the absolute core of my tactics. As long as I am still the coach of EDG, that will never change.

The entire WE team, who were packing up their things backstage, looked up at the large screen in the lounge.

Are the two sides not that far apart in strength?

I could clearly feel myself being suffocated by the pressure; it was already ridiculously large...

Damn it, you can fool others, but don't fool yourself.

However, Li Fan's answer surprised everyone present.

After all, he was incredibly arrogant during the trash talk segment, so how come he suddenly became a different person?

However, everyone was quite satisfied with this answer.

It doesn't matter what you say before the game starts.

There's really no need to keep chasing someone after winning the game.

And he even praised all his teammates and coaches...

The audience immediately erupted in even more enthusiastic applause, which was not only for his actions but also for his emotional intelligence and demeanor.

Ren Dong nodded approvingly and followed up with, "Now that you've won your first LPL championship and FMVP in your professional career, what are your expectations for the upcoming Mid-Season Invitational?"

"For me, if I can't win a championship as a professional player, I don't know what the point of being a professional player is!"

This statement initially surprised the audience, but then they erupted in even more enthusiastic cheers and applause!
Because this is the purest spirit of esports...

Li Fan's voice suddenly rose in pitch at this moment.

"Therefore, I have only one goal for all the competitions I participate in, and that is to win the championship! The Mid-Season Invitational is no exception!"

"Even if our opponents are champion teams from major regions around the world, the world's top players... our goal will never change."

"When the sun rises, forget yesterday. Tomorrow we will no longer be the Spring Split champions, but a team participating in the Mid-Season Invitational!"

"Are you ready, Mid-Season Invitational opponents? EDG is coming!"

In the live broadcast rooms of major live streaming platforms, the barrage comments went completely crazy.

The already densely scrolling subtitles surged forth like a tsunami, almost completely covering the entire live stream screen.

[Overwhelmingly domineering!!!]

Holy crap, that was such a cool comment! I thought Unreal Engine only talked trash.

[I'm a fan now! From today onwards, I'm a die-hard Unreal Engine fan!]

This is the mindset a professional player should have! Their only goal is the championship!

I feel this interview was several levels above that of other LPL professional players.

[I've become a fan! Unreal Engine is so captivating!]

[EDG, charge! Bring the MSI championship back!]

[Just because of that, I'm definitely buying my Mid-Season Invitational ticket!]

[Unreal, a true prodigy! I'm already looking forward to excelling in everything, because I participate in other competitions with the goal of winning the championship.]

At this moment, Ren Dong was also influenced by Li Fan's interview, raising his voice and passionately summarizing: "The only goal is the championship, this is the ambition of our LPL's new FMVP! Let's once again give Unreal and EDG our applause and blessings! We look forward to them creating more glory for our LPL on the stage of the Mid-Season Invitational!"

(End of this chapter)