Believe me, I really am a professional League of Legends player.

Chapter 148 features another memorable quote: EDG establishes a PUBG division! (1.0132 million views)

The moment the footage of SKT's base crystal exploding spread around the world, this frenzy that swept through the entire esports industry seemed to find a real-world outlet, erupting across university campuses across China!
Four o'clock in the morning, the boys' dormitory building.

“EDG is awesome!!!”

"Unreal is awesome!!!"

"Three to zero! We are the champions!"

A thunderous shout shattered the tranquility of the campus!

Immediately afterwards, as if a fuse had been lit, the entire dormitory building and several neighboring buildings erupted in excitement!
The window was suddenly pushed open, and figures wearing only vests and shorts, their faces flushed with excitement, leaned out, waving their fists and shouting at the top of their lungs.

Some people even took out washbasins and started banging them wildly with rice spoons!
"Whoosh—!!! EDG!"

"EDG is awesome! You guys are my temporary daddies!"

"Who said we're the gods of civil war?! Speak up! Haters, speak up!"

"Unreal would have something to say: So what if I won the Street Fighter championship before the tournament? I can still easily win the Mid-Season Invitational without any pressure!"

The shouts, cheers, and banging sounds merged into a huge wave of sound, as if piercing the night sky!

The dormitory supervisors, who were startled awake by the sudden noise, hurriedly got out of bed, put on their coats, and came out. Looking at the chaotic scene before them, their faces were filled with bewilderment and surprise.

What's going on? What are they shouting here?
"What's wrong with these kids??" An old man muttered to himself, puzzled, as he watched the college students running excitedly back and forth in the corridor.

"EDG is awesome?"

And this is just the tip of the iceberg for universities in China...

Even more thrilling scenes are yet to come!
It's unclear who was the first to grab a pre-prepared EDG team flag and rush out of the dormitory building.

This action was like a rallying cry, and more and more people poured out of the various building entrances like a tide, spontaneously gathering under the flag.

Although some of them were still wearing pajamas and slippers, everyone's face was filled with uncontrollable excitement.

The group quickly grew into a procession of dozens, even hundreds of people, and began running along the main road of the campus.

"EDG! Awesome!"

"Unreal! Awesome!"

"LPL! Awesome!"

The unified slogans resounded through the sky, and the flags fluttered in the night wind.

The running team resembled a long, burning dragon of flames, igniting every corner of the campus.

The streetlights cast long shadows of them, reflecting them onto the road...

Occasionally, students who were awakened would peek out of the window, initially surprised, but then realizing that EDG had won the Mid-Season Invitational!
Damn it! I actually fell asleep and missed the whole thing. I can't miss this part again.

They joined the cheering crowd immediately, or simply put on their clothes and ran downstairs to become new members of the parade.

This night is destined to be sleepless.

The online frenzy spread much faster, wider, and more exaggeratedly than the cheers in real life!
Almost at the same time as the base explosion, Weibo, China's largest social media platform, was instantly flooded with EDG-related topics!
#EDG is awesome! #It went straight to the top of Weibo's trending topics list.

This was immediately followed by #WeAreTheChampions!#
#EDG 3:0 SKT#
#UnrealGods#
Click into the topic page of "#EDG is awesome!#", refresh it, and discussion posts and real-time microblogs will emerge like a volcanic eruption, with tens of thousands of new posts appearing every second!
The official victory poster and match report easily surpassed one million likes, comments, and shares within just a few minutes!

[Official Weibo account for League of Legends esports]:
"Congratulations to @EDG Esports Club! They defeated T1 3-0 to win the 2017 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational! Aiming for Rio, their dream begins in China! Tonight, we are the champions! [Images][Images]"

The comment section below this Weibo post was completely flooded with comments:

"we are the champion!!!"

"My family is moved to tears!!"

"We beat SKT to 1507, a 3-0 score! Let's see who dares to call our LPL region a region now!"

"What kind of monster rookie is this from Unreal? Is he playing Faker like a bot?"

Even more shocking is the data from the related live streams and videos.

The number of viewers in the official live broadcast room exceeded 50 million at the moment of the victory. Even after the game was over, more than one million viewers remained in the live broadcast room, waiting for the final interview segment.

The major video websites uploaded match highlights and championship moments immediately...

The alarming data left all media outlets and industry insiders speechless.

This means that an extremely large number of young people willingly stayed up until the early hours of the morning to witness the outcome of this China-South Korea showdown, and then unleashed such tremendous energy after winning the championship.

This is not just a victory in a single match; it also demonstrates just how large the esports market truly is.

The posts were also flooded with them on WeChat Moments and QQ Space.

Posting screenshots of the live stream, sharing the EDG team logo, writing short essays expressing their feelings... almost everyone's social media feed is filled with content related to this victory.

Even some people outside the esports scene who don't usually follow esports have been affected by this craze, curiously asking: "What is EDG? Why is everyone saying 'awesome'? And I see people saying he's awesome every day..."

This night, the internet's memory belongs to EDG and LPL.

Countless sleepless nights have woven together this grand carnival belonging to Chinese esports.

Commentator Wang Duoduo even posted a Weibo post, which received a lot of likes.

"Maybe when we wake up tomorrow, life will go on as usual, and we'll still have to face work and study, but at least on this night, we witnessed history together, and we witnessed the impossible become possible! This championship tells us that hard work and faith can really create miracles. EDG is awesome! LPL, keep going!"

The atmosphere inside the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was equally electric!

The pre-prepared equipment above the stage was activated instantly.

Wow——! ! !
A shower of dazzling gold floats poured down from the sky like a golden rain, turning the entire center of the stage into a magnificent golden hue!

"EDG! EDG! EDG!"

Tens of thousands of spectators, regardless of which region they came from, gave them the warmest applause and cheers.

This deafening roar is the most direct tribute to the strong and the best reward for this spectacular final.

The entire EDG team hugged each other tightly, patting each other's backs forcefully.

The factory manager closed his eyes, letting the golden ribbons fall on his face and shoulders, and took a deep breath.

Years of perseverance, and the misunderstandings and doubts from the outside world, have all become worthwhile at this moment.

They lifted the Mid-Season Invitational trophy once again!
This year's World Championship... he must launch another attack and absolutely will not fall in the quarterfinals again!
At the host's invitation and under the watchful eyes of the entire audience, the entire EDG team came to the center of the stage.

The MSI championship trophy, symbolizing the highest honor of the Mid-Season Invitational, stands quietly under the spotlight, its entire body shimmering with a captivating metallic luster.

"Now, please welcome the winners of the 2017 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational—EDward Gaming! Raise your trophy!"

Then everyone placed their hands on the Mid-Season Invitational trophy.

They exchanged glances, and each saw immense excitement in the other's eyes.

"Three! Two! One!"

"Hey-yo!!!"

With a shout of effort, the six of them lifted the heavy trophy high above their heads!
boom! boom! boom!
Fireworks erupted around the stage at just the right moment, shooting straight up to the top of the venue!
Golden lights flashed wildly, golden rain fell from the sky, and the rousing championship theme song resounded throughout the entire venue!
Abu, backstage, looked on with envy. He had been relegated to playing King of Glory and was not allowed to go on stage even though he was in Brazil. After all, the controversy had finally subsided, and if he went on stage again, it would only escalate the situation. In that case, he wouldn't even be able to stay in King of Glory and would be fired.

iboy is also full of envy. If he were on the field, he could also win the Mid-Season Invitational. The problem is that he is too young and will not have the opportunity to play until the Summer Split. But the Summer Split would be even better, as he could win the World Championship trophy!

Scout, on the other hand, was filled with jealousy. He hadn't expected that Faker wouldn't be able to defeat Li Fan.

He was thinking that if he were to be crushed like Li Fan in the finals and lose the championship, wouldn't that be the same as him?
Since we can't win the championship anyway, isn't it the same to be eliminated earlier?
Even if his own approach is better, it will save fans from having so many unrealistic expectations.

There's no need to stay up all night to watch the game if you don't advance.

But Li Fan performed so brilliantly in the finals, completely dominating Faker in his matchup, and even winning the game 3-0.

He lifted the championship trophy...

hateful!

Why is he so strong?
The deafening cheers and shouts from the audience lasted for nearly five or six minutes before gradually subsiding at the gestures of the Brazilian host.

The host picked up the microphone and said in passionate English, "Ladies and gentlemen! Tonight's match was incredibly exciting, and one player in particular illuminated the entire final stage with his unparalleled individual performance! An incredible hero pool, unbelievable tactical execution, and amazing plays that repeatedly shattered the opponent's defenses!"

The host paused, building up everyone's anticipation, then shouted with all his might, "Now, let us jointly announce the 2017 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational - World Championship Most Valuable Player..."

The camera on the big screen instantly locked onto Li Fan, who was standing in the center of the group.

"EDG, Unreal!!"

"Wow!!!"

The commotion that had just subsided erupted again, even more intensely than before!
Almost all the audience members stood up from their seats to pay him the highest tribute.

Whether it's LPL fans or viewers from other regions who were captivated by his performance, they were all chanting his ID.

Of course, this situation could only occur because SKT's fans had already left the venue the moment they lost the match.

They didn't want to see EDG's celebration.

After all, I was already in a very bad mood, and watching this celebration made me even more annoyed.

However, this actually made the scene very harmonious.

"Unreal! Unreal! Unreal!"

A special guest walked onto the stage with a smile. He was the official representative of Riot Games and also one of the most iconic characters in League of Legends, Ryze!
He walked up to Unreal, holding the exquisite and unique FMVP trophy in his hands.

"Congratulations, Unreal! Your performance in this series, especially in the finals, was truly Unreal. You perfectly embodied the meaning of this ID." Ryze solemnly handed the FMVP trophy to Li Fan. "This is your moment of glory, and you deserve it all!"

"But you have indeed put us in a difficult position. I believe Ghostcrawler must be having a headache right now about how to strike a balance."

Thank you for your encouragement.

Li Fan took a deep breath, accepted the trophy with both hands, and bowed deeply to the presenter to express his gratitude.

Then, he raised his FMVP trophy with his right hand and showed it to the audience.

Click!Click!
Countless flashes illuminated his figure and the two trophies, freezing this moment forever.

It is truly remarkable that a newcomer was able to defeat a three-time world champion on the world stage and win his first world championship title!

The cheers from the crowd were deafening, and everyone understood that they were witnessing the rise of a future legend…

He will definitely not stop at winning the Mid-Season Invitational; he will definitely get his own skin next.

With a broad smile, the host picked up the microphone and walked over to Li Fan, who was holding two awards. He asked in English, "Congratulations to Unreal for winning the championship and the FMVP award! Standing on this stage right now, what are your feelings that you would like to share with all your fans who support you?"

All eyes and cameras were focused on the newly crowned FMVP.

Li Fan adjusted his headset slightly, a calm and sincere smile on his face. After Aunt Yu Shuang finished translating, he replied in clear Chinese: "First of all, I would like to thank all the fans who came to support us in person, as well as every fan friend who stayed up all night in the live broadcast room in China to support EDG and me."

His voice carried throughout the venue through the speakers, and the previously noisy atmosphere gradually quieted down...

"I am really happy and excited to win this championship." He paused, raised the FMVP trophy in his hand, and glanced at the audience below the stage who were holding up support signs for him.

"This honor belongs not only to me, but also to my teammates and our entire EDG team. But I want to especially say that... this championship also belongs to you."

"It's true, it's because of your continued support and encouragement that I've been able to shine on this stage. You've been cheering me on online even before the competition started, which has allowed me to perform without reservation."

Otherwise, I think it would have been very difficult to win this series so easily.

At this point, he specifically looked at the camera.

"After all, our opponent is SKT, a team with a legendary player like Faker, a three-time world champion. I believe that any professional player would feel immense pressure when facing Faker..."

"But it is precisely because you are behind me that I feel I am not fighting alone, and I naturally have the courage to face the Demon King. Therefore, I want to share this championship trophy with everyone who has supported us. Thank you! We will continue to walk together in the future!"

"Unreal! Unreal! Unreal!"

His sincere words instantly ignited the atmosphere, and the fans responded with even more enthusiastic cheers and applause.

Countless LPL fans who were watching in front of their screens, especially students and office workers who stayed up all night, became even more excited after hearing these words, which made them even more excited about EDG's victory.

Did you hear that? We are champions too!
It is thanks to the encouragement and support of fans that Unreal has been able to perform so perfectly once again.

"It was worth it! This all-nighter was totally worth it!"

"He's such a good talker! He's skilled, has a great mentality, and respects his opponents while thanking his fans! He's completely different from other professional players."

"That's the mindset! You deserve to win the championship!"

"I'll lend you my light! Keep going, Unreal! Help LPL win its first World Championship title!"

While League of Legends fans were moved by Li Fan's speech, other groups felt immense satisfaction and excitement.

They are cross-industry fans that Li Fan attracted through a series of other game competitions, including Street Fighter, QQ Speed, PUBG, CrossFire, and Counter-Strike.

Compared to traditional esports fans, their composition is more complex.

I don't really care much about League of Legends.

But after learning that she had been bullied at the club, she changed her initial opinion and became an extreme fan.

Did you hear that? He said our support gave him courage!

"Doesn't this just prove that our previous decision was correct?" another veteran fan quickly chimed in.

We need to take a hard line and build up our fighting spirit! Only when everyone knows that Unreal is not to be trifled with, and its fans are even more dangerous, will those trolls who want to stir up trouble or create drama think twice!

That's right! For an athlete to maintain pure competitive form, they can't be disturbed by external distractions. We help them clean up the environment, and they're responsible for dominating the field! It's a division of labor!

We still love Unreal too much, otherwise we would have just watched him become disillusioned with League of Legends and retire to become a full-time streamer...

Remember this from now on!

[Any online attacks, mockery, or malicious attempts to stir up trouble against Unreal should be met with immediate and decisive action! We want everyone to know that anyone who wants to mess with Unreal will have to ask us first!]

【receive! 】

【clear! 】

Protecting the best of Unreal!

Yu Luo smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the replies in the group chat.

Then I turned my attention to the current interview segment.

He plans to edit the interview segment into the video, and then immediately release the clip of Li Fan defeating SKT to win the Mid-Season Invitational. Given the current hype, he wants to capitalize on this victory to release the video so that people who are awake at dawn can watch it and see how brilliant Unreal's performance in the finals was!

If he can convert them into fans, then editing this video will have been worthwhile.

When we recruit more and more people into the Void Cult, let's see who dares to bully Unreal!

They really didn't speak up before because they thought Unreal was easy to bully.

After listening to Yu Shuang's translation, the host nodded approvingly and continued, "Excellent answer, thank you to your fans for your continued support. Now that you've won a world championship, what are your new goals or expectations for the rest of your career? We all know that the most important events of the year are still to come."

The audience wanted to hear about the newcomer's ambitions.

Li Fan held the microphone, his smile remaining calm. He wasn't basking in the afterglow of his recent victory, but answered with a firm tone:
"Yes, winning the Mid-Season Invitational is a fantastic honor. It proves that our team's efforts and dedication during this phase have been correct and effective." Then, changing the subject, "However, as you said, this year's season is far from over. This championship is more like a summary of a phase, telling us that we are on the right track and doing a good job!"

"But this is just the beginning, a victory at one stage, which shows that we are doing well, but it does not mean that we can stop."

Next, we need to work even harder and prepare diligently for the upcoming Summer Split, and then... launch our strongest assault on this year's ultimate stage, the World Championship, which is the dream of every League of Legends player!

"Wow!!!" The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers once again.

Fans adore his mindset of winning now while focusing on the future, or rather, they love Li Fan so much right now that they scream in response to whatever he says!

Li Fan smiled confidently at the camera and the audience, saying, "A professional player's passport is a book filled with regrets... I was also very moved when I saw Clearlove's passport!"

"This championship is both an encouragement and a spur. I will work even harder in the future. Thank you for your support. We will carry this strength and continue to move forward! As for the road ahead, we don't have a passport this year, so I hope there will be no regrets! Let's witness it together!"

The factory manager standing next to him shuddered slightly when he heard that the professional player's passport was a book filled with regrets.

She subconsciously pursed her lips, a complex and indescribable emotion flashing in her eyes.

The "Top 8", "4396", and "Horse Trampling Flying Arrow" of recent years

Memories of the World Championship Finals, tagged with tags like "World Championship Finals," flooded my mind like a tidal wave.

Yes, his career passport is indeed filled with all sorts of regrettable stamps, big and small.

Every defeat is like a thorn, deeply embedded in my heart.

He truly felt sorry for his teammates who had fought alongside him but couldn't make it to the end.

During the World Championship, they were inexplicably and ridiculously bad!

The World Championship seems to be a curse on me.

The god of civil war... this nickname seems quite fitting.

They make a strong showing in the domestic league, but they are weak and powerless against opponents from other regions!
He hated and was angry with himself, even more than his fans.

But then Li Fan said, "We don't have passports this year, so I hope we won't have any regrets this year!"

Like a thunderclap, it instantly shattered the gloom that had accumulated in his heart.

The factory manager suddenly raised his head and looked at the young teammate beside him with clear and determined eyes. A long-lost passion rose from the bottom of his heart.

He nodded vigorously, his eyes sharpening.

"Yes!" the factory manager responded emphatically in his heart. "This year! This year! Just like he said, no regrets! Fight to the very end!"

Meanwhile, in the live broadcast rooms of major domestic live streaming platforms, people who were originally sleepy experienced a second wave of explosive growth after Li Fan's philosophical "passport theory"!

[Holy crap!!! A pro player's passport is a book filled with regrets??? I'm getting goosebumps! The insights are truly profound.]

[Instantly sobering up! That's such a profound statement! No wonder Unreal was so energetic in the match; it turns out it was because they saw Clearlove's passport! Unreal didn't expect so many regrets!]

[I'm moved to tears... Thinking about Clearlove, Uzi, and all those veterans, their passports are truly... so heavy.]

[Waaaaah, Unreal Engine, why are you so good at talking?! You've kept me up all night again!]

[They really know how to talk! No passport this year! No regrets! EDG, charge!]

[I was about to turn off the livestream and go to sleep, but now this has completely woken me up. I need to browse the forums for a while to calm myself down.]

[Kill! Kill! Kill! We must keep the World Championship trophy on home soil in China this year!]

[I have to write this down, it's so damn true! "A professional gamer's passport is a book filled with regrets." Every Unreal interview shocks me; they don't seem like they graduated from junior high at all...]

After listening to Li Fan's speech, the host on site also showed a deeply moved expression. He nodded vigorously: "These are very philosophical and touching words. I believe that with your and your team's belief and determination, you will definitely be able to achieve your goals in the future without any regrets!"

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again.

Next, the host handed the microphone to Clearlove, who was standing to the side, and asked the question that many viewers had the biggest question on their minds: "Congratulations to Clearlove on winning the Mid-Season Invitational! In today's match, you showed the world two amazing tactical systems. Whether it was the Master Yi and Taric in the first game or the Smite Lucian and Ardent Censer Braum in today's decisive game, they completely overturned conventional understanding."

"We are very curious about how these imaginative ideas came about. Was it the result of the coaching staff, or a flash of inspiration from the team?"

All eyes and cameras turned to the factory manager.

The factory manager took the microphone, his face barely changing, and pointed directly at Li Fan beside him.

"To be honest, most of these strategies were figured out by our Brother Fan while he was studying the game version." The factory manager's tone was filled with obvious admiration. "Just before this MSI started, he opened the version update announcements every day to study them. Although he didn't practice, he really read the announcements a lot..."

The factory manager paused for a moment and then said, "One day he suddenly told us that he felt there was some potential in pairing Master Yi with Gemstone, and that mid laners could use Smite to farm resources. He also mentioned Braum's talent build, which he felt could synergize with Ardent Censer after seeing the new Font of Life talent. He thought that any champion with a slow effect could also build Ardent Censer."

"Then we tried it carefully and found that it really works..."

"Of course we didn't play any scrims, we just opened custom games to see the efficiency of farming jungle camps and minions."

"So, I'm really grateful to Brother Fan. He not only helped us win many key victories in the game with his personal ability, but also opened up new ideas for our whole team at the tactical level with his imaginative yet incredibly practical ideas, helping us gain a tactical advantage in the game!"

The moment the factory manager finished speaking, the live stream chat exploded!

[Holy crap! This is really Unreal Engine research??? I thought he was just looking at this stuff all day and it didn't seem to be working, but I never expected he could actually come up with something.]

[Is this guy's understanding of the game ridiculously exaggerated? What's going on in his head?]

[How can someone who plays other games be able to analyze the League of Legends version and discover so much about it? Is this even human?]

No wonder Unreal has become the absolute core of the team in just six months since their debut. Who wouldn't be impressed?

[A carry player with exceptional skills, and also a tactical strategist! What a perfect player template!]

I now believe he's a genius; it can't be explained by hard work alone!

The incense burner item has been buffed five or six times and nobody uses it. Unreal Engine had to dig it out of the trash for no one else...

Both the Ardent Censer and the jungle carry strategy have appeared in professional matches.

However, I learned the Fountain of Life talent from random players in a casual game.

I once queued up with a top lane Malphite player in Diamond rank. This guy only played Malphite, and his item build was really weird. He didn't build tank items or AP items, just utility items like Ardent Censer and Knight's Vow...

When Li Fan discovered that he could eat the incense burner passively, he was completely shocked.

It wasn't until later, when reviewing the video footage, that we discovered this guy had activated the Fountain of Life, granting himself a healing effect, which also allowed him to benefit from the Incense Burner buff.

It was absolutely astonishing!

League of Legends may just be a game, but it has a lot of great inventors.

But that's part of the fun of playing games...

They developed various strategies and then used these strategies to defeat their opponents.

It's just that... there are always people who like to teach others how to play games.

However, the designers of League of Legends primarily focus on game balance design in the context of professional esports.

Making these nerfs is reasonable.

After all, if the balance of the competition is not good, then the major events will definitely not be as exciting.

After hearing the factory manager's explanation, the host's professional smile was instantly replaced by disbelief and shock.

He stared intently at Li Fan, who stood to the side with a calm smile, as if he were getting to know this young contestant for the first time.

"My God..." the host couldn't help but exclaim in his native language, "This is truly astonishing, Unreal player. I originally thought you were a top player with extraordinary skills and a clutch mentality in major tournaments, but I never expected... you are actually a master tactical development expert hidden beneath your player identity!"

"In such a high-intensity competitive environment, while shouldering the core carry responsibility, he was still able to calm down and delve into the version of the game, and develop a brand-new tactical system that was enough to overturn the game landscape..."

The host clapped enthusiastically, and the audience erupted in applause and cheers once again.

"Your presence has undoubtedly brought more possibilities and vitality to the professional League of Legends scene."

"I am now even more convinced that your future with EDG is absolutely limitless! I look forward to seeing more surprises from you in future matches!"

The host then handed the microphone to Coach Quickstar, who was standing on the other side of the team.

"Coach Quickstar, congratulations on winning this championship trophy with you and your team. As the strategist for this team, what would you like to say at this moment? Especially in discovering and developing unique players like Unreal."

The coach of Quick Star was beaming with uncontrollable joy. He took the microphone, his gaze sweeping over the group of young players beside him, lingering for a moment on Li Fan, his eyes filled with appreciation and satisfaction.

"First of all, I am very happy and honored to coach such a group of talented and hardworking players. Our whole team has put in a lot of effort for this goal, and today, all the sweat and effort have been rewarded in the best way."

His tone became more serious: "As for Unreal Engine, which you mentioned..."

Quickstar looked at Li Fan again: "I must say frankly that he is the most talented and promising player I have encountered in all my years of coaching, without exception."

These words caused another small commotion in the room.

Quickstar continued, "His talent isn't just reflected in the incredible maneuvers and lightning-fast reflexes you see in matches. What's even more terrifying is his deep understanding of the game and his innate innovative thinking. That's why, after observing him, I immediately chose to put him on the field and make him a starter!"

"It turns out I was right, and Unreal didn't disappoint me!"

Upon hearing QuickStar's appreciative remarks, the viewers in the live stream instantly shifted their comments from amazement at the player to respect and gratitude for the mentor and coach.

[The coach at Quickstar is amazing, he has a keen eye for talent! If he continues as a substitute, he'll be burying Unreal's talent.]

[It's a good thing they have Quickstar as the coach; if they had a more conservative one, seeing Unreal playing other games all the time, they probably would have been kicked out long ago!]

Indeed, considering the previous setbacks, if the coach hadn't withstood the pressure and insisted on using Unreal Engine, we wouldn't have won this championship!

Come on, you turned the tide during the Mid-Season Invitational and completely forgot why you even tried? All your key players are on the bench.

EDG fans, quickly give the coach a shout-out!

[Quick Star: I knew he could do it, and I was right!]

[Fun fact: Quickstar is the man on Unreal's side in this power struggle; Scout got slapped at the end of the third day of the competition.]

[That's what a good coach is! He not only devises tactics, but also understands how to discover and trust the players' potential!]

The story of a talent scout and a promising individual is a perfect example. Quickstar discovered Unreal's hidden gem, and Unreal repaid that trust with a championship!

[I'm so touched, thank goodness it was Faststar, if it were Abu... Unreal Engine would probably still be sitting on the water cooler.]

[Abu: Are you being polite?]

[EDG's management showed some respect this time! They didn't interfere with the coach's player selections, giving Unreal a chance, and in doing so, giving EDG a championship!]

With the right timing, location, and people, it feels like EDG is really on the rise this year!

Viewers remarked that, in addition to an athlete's unparalleled talent and hard work, the birth of a genius athlete also requires a coach who can discover and trust him and give him enough space to grow.

The interview session finally concluded in a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere.

When the host announced the end of the interview, the EDG players bowed to the audience once again before leaving the scene.

This time, the heavy MSI championship trophy was not carried by Li Fan, but by Clearlove, who held it firmly in his arms.

When the entire EDG team walked out of the venue, the scene before them surprised and moved them.

A large number of fans were still gathered outside the venue! They held EDG team flags and support signs, and immediately burst into enthusiastic cheers and applause when they saw the players come out!
"EDG is awesome!"

"Congratulations on winning the championship!"

"Factory Manager! Mingkai! Good luck in the Summer Split!"

"Unreal! Look here! It's so cool!"

"Great game today! Keep it up!"

Just then, an exceptionally loud female voice, even slightly distorted, drowned out the other sounds.

"Unreal!!! I want to have your baby!!!"

This earth-shattering "confession" instantly drew a burst of good-natured laughter and even louder cheers from those around.

Even the factory manager and Ah Guang, who were walking ahead, couldn't help but turn around.

Li Fan, who was suddenly called out, paused in his steps and subconsciously looked in the direction from which the voice came.

At the front of the crowd, a girl cosplaying as Daji was excitedly waving her arms at him.

"Uh..." Li Fan was also stunned for a moment after seeing the other person's face clearly, and subconsciously muttered to himself, "To be honest, he's actually quite good-looking..."

"But sister... I'm only seventeen, and you look at least ten years older than me! How could you do that to me!"

Li Fan quickly composed himself, gave the girl and all the enthusiastic fans a polite smile, waved, and without lingering, hurriedly followed the group toward the bus.

Amidst cheers of "Go EDG!" and "See you back home!", the team members boarded the bus back to the hotel.

Back at the hotel, the EDG players were exhausted, but their faces were still beaming with excitement as they discussed SKT's match that day.

Li Fan returned to his room and carefully placed the FMVP trophy on the table. His phone vibrated, the screen lit up, and dozens of red unread message notifications instantly appeared on the WeChat icon.

Pineapple: [Holy crap! 3-0 SKT! FMVP! That's awesome! I have to treat everyone when I get back!]

Rita: [Congratulations on winning Unreal Engine! The interview was fantastic! It got me so excited! [Admiration.jpg]]

There were also friends and commentators from other circles...

As Li Fan was reading through the messages one by one and replying with thanks, a new message popped up from the top. The sender's name was Ed Zhu, which immediately made Li Fan take it seriously.

Your performance was impeccable. Thank you for helping the club win the championship. Now that the game is over, I'd like to ask you something.

[I'm planning to form a PUBG division to participate in future tournaments, and I'd like to invite you to join this new team as a core member, and even to participate in the team's formation and preparation.]

[We didn't mention it before because the Mid-Season Invitational wasn't finished, and we were worried it would affect your performance. Now that you've won the championship, we'd like to hear your thoughts. If you're interested, you can participate in the upcoming Huya Bounty Tournament, which is a great opportunity for you to hone your skills...]

Li Fan's WeChat emojis were getting increasingly strange.

As the owner of a League of Legends team, he wants to establish a PUBG team... and transform his League of Legends players?

(End of this chapter)