Starting with Zaozi Ge, a dream lineup

Chapter 98 Pre-match trash talk, Brother Li's transformation

"Hey little dog, you've got some skills! You've even managed to hook up with a foreign beauty."

The factory manager witnessed the entire interaction between the two and was incredibly jealous. When he opened his mouth, a string of sourness emanated from him.

"Alright, alright, what can I do? He's the FMVP now, right? Don't bother going to the factory later, just drag me to the top lane."

957 grinned slyly. He hadn't used a carry-type top laner in previous matches, but now that he was in the finals, he wanted to avenge his previous defeat against Kuwei.

After the staff informed them that it was time, the group got up and headed to the stage.

"Alright, viewers in front of your screens, and fans who have come to the venue today to support our LPL, we have received a message from the director that the 2017 League of Legends All-Star Global Regional Finals are about to begin."

"Our LPL region versus the LCK region"

In Zhengda Plaza, the familiar trio is still there: Haier Brothers, Doll Miller, and PDD.

"As everyone saw yesterday, LMS suffered a big loss in the random position. With the All-Star format reform this year, I think everyone wants to see these players perform in other positions."

"We can now see that the players from both sides have entered the arena. Standing on the left is our LPL team, and standing behind them is the LCK team."

As each contestant took their place, the large screen on the main screen flashed the familiar pre-match banter segment.

The factory manager was once again the first to appear.

"Making it to the All-Star finals? Surprising? Not really! After all, we're quite strong!"

"The dragon and the Rift Herald are important, but Ambition's jungle also needs to be cleared, because they won't respawn if you don't!"

The factory manager's witty remarks were as sharp as ever, coupled with his arrogant expression, giving off a feeling that the only heroes in the world were Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

The fans at the All-Star event were alright, but the audience at Zhengda Plaza was really fired up.

Many fans at the scene were most afraid of S8, as the factory manager lost his motivation and dreams and chose to retire.

However, seeing that the factory manager is in even better condition than before, screams have resounded throughout the entire venue.

As the factory manager walked out, Xi Ye's witty remarks flashed on the big screen.

"I thought I wouldn't be involved this year, but I didn't expect to be recording this segment again. Sorry to some of the biggest haters, I've let you down."

When Xi Ye uttered those witty remarks, his foreign friends were still a little confused, but the domestic live stream comments exploded instantly.

Countless fans, hearing Xiye's hints, felt uneasy. Seeing that the situation was hopeless, some casual fans immediately turned against him.

The chat was filled with comments like "Wash, Wash, solo kill Faker".

Next up was 957, looking at the camera with a shy expression.
"I think Cuvve is just a reckless guy, but I also admire him, because he was as reckless as ever today~"

As he spoke, 957 pointed to his head and then made an assassination gesture, indicating that he would face off against Withered in the arena today.

"Mata? I think RNG didn't win a championship when he was there? We won after he left (shrugs)"

Xiao Ming said the most infuriating things with the most innocent expression, making Mata, who was waiting for her turn to appear, turn pale with anger.

Mata initially left RNG and returned to South Korea because he felt that staying with RNG would mean missing out on the championship, and he wanted to return to China to win the championship again and prove himself.

Unexpectedly, RNG won the championship right after he left. Now, Korean forums are full of posts mocking Mata for not recognizing talent.

"And finally, please welcome our 2017 League of Legends World Championship Finals MVP, Uzi!!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the only sound in the stadium was the shouts of "Uzi!" Whether they were foreign friends or Chinese fans, everyone was yelling wildly, and the atmosphere was many times more frenzied than in China.

"I really hate opponents who are better than me, but Pray? Sorry, I don't really hate him, I even like him a little." "He won the S7 championship, and I'll reluctantly accept this All-Star championship!"

The figure on the screen smiled broadly, displaying the demeanor of a great general. The scene on the spot briefly spiraled out of control, startling Sjokz into immediately introducing LCK.

"Oh, we've felt everyone's enthusiasm~~ Now, please welcome the LCK players to the stage!"

Cuvve was the first to appear as the team's top laner, and a withered video message appeared on the screen.

"Cuvve, the runner-up top laner for both S6 and S7"

"I'm here at the All-Star Finals with no other purpose than to prove who is the world's best top laner and who is the world's number one solo kill king."

When the withered one walking ahead heard sjokz announce his two runner-up titles, he felt bad. Since ancient times, the winner takes all, and ten runner-up titles are not as good as one champion title.

"Ambition, a living fossil of League of Legends, has fought for many years."

Compared to the withered man's wild pronouncements, Master An appeared much calmer and more mature.

"I've lost many times, but I'm still not defeated. Uzi? Sorry, I'm really not afraid."

"Legendary mid laner in history, three-time world champion - Faker"

Even after losing 0-3 to Samsung in the S7 finals, Faker was not discouraged. Seeing Uzi win the championship this time has reignited his veteran spirit.

As a player from the same era as Uzi, Faker never admits that he is old, and his 98% approval rating also shows his status in the hearts of Koreans.

Brother Li's video is very special; it seems as if he is standing on the edge of a building hundreds of meters high, or on the top of a cliff at the bottom of a bottomless abyss.

"Xiye has no flaws, but it also seems like she doesn't have any strengths that I can remember."

"I've tasted enough championships; now, I crave slaughter."

After losing in S7, Faker, having resolved his championship obsession, returned to Korea. Viewers watching his streams immediately noticed that his playstyle had returned to that of S3, a time of fierce competition.

The Demon King has been dormant for too long! It's time to let mortals feel fear!
With Brother Li standing in the background, the Rat King behind him looked rather timid.

"Uzi is indeed very strong, but I believe I am stronger. I hope to be able to switch to the same laning position in the blind qualifiers, so that I can show all the viewers what true control is."

Mata, the final performer, also came out.

"Uzi has indeed improved a lot, but his weaknesses are also being magnified. Only I can see his weaknesses, and only I can defeat him. I will show you what it means to play games with your brain."

A dull drumbeat sounded, Mata's face froze, and then transformed into the All-Star icon.

Uzi! It's Uzi again!

This is a case of old friends meeting newcomers, and they're extremely envious!
All the criticism was directed at FMVP, Uzi, and even Mata was unleashing a barrage of trash talk.

In his heart, it was Uzi, RNG, and LPL that ruined him, taking away the championship that should have been his.

This time, at the All-Star game, he wants to prove to everyone that even if he gets old, he can still teach this S7 FMVP a lesson.

From the very beginning, the atmosphere was electric, and the audience loved it, showering the audience with cheers without reservation.

After a brief opening ceremony, the athletes from both sides finished setting up their equipment.

In the first game, LPL (blue side) faced off against LCK (red side).

(End of this chapter)