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Chapter 286 The World's Focus Is on You!

In an instant, you truly bring the world's attention to you.

At this very moment, the entire EDG team is the focus of attention for League of Legends players worldwide!
"Congratulations to EDG! After a hard-fought three games, they've won the Mid-Season Invitational!"

"Next, please welcome Riot Games co-founders Ryze and Tryndamere to the stage to present the championship award!"

The two founders of the Fist League met with Wang Yao again, their faces beaming with smiles, seemingly very happy!
Lee Sang-hyeok failed to continue his winning streak last year, and this year he was eliminated from the LCK in the Spring Split and failed to make it to the World Championship, which is a huge blow to the viewership of the League of Legends World Championship.

After all, Lee Sang-hyeok is a benchmark figure in the game League of Legends, so he can basically be linked to viewership ratings.

Foreign websites have compiled viewership statistics for the matches, and the viewership of the BBQ Stand match is almost unparalleled, all thanks to the golden brand of Lee Sang-hyeok.

Every year during the transfer season, when rumors circulate that an LPL team is willing to offer Lee Sang-hyeok a sky-high price to sign him, the Korean esports community always rushes to clarify, because Lee Sang-hyeok is no longer just Lee Sang-hyeok as an individual; he is a human-shaped LCK brand.

But the team also knows that after Lee Sang-hyeok's failed attempt to win a three-peat, they need to rebuild a brand that stands out from the crowd.

Wang Yao clearly fits their requirements.

He is young enough, has honors, has a good personal image, and his move from ADC to mid lane is very newsworthy. Most importantly, his playstyle is very appealing.

Take Uzi, for example. He has been in the industry for many years without winning a championship, yet he still manages to attract countless fans. This is all thanks to his incredibly appealing playing style.

Uzi is the type of player who takes high-risk actions; Vayne's flanking maneuver is the most typical example.

Such a move is destined to steal the spotlight from your teammates and make the whole world focus on you.

You did it! You're amazing, you saved the world.

If you lose, you're a liability; you're the culprit behind the loss.

These kinds of players are easily liked by the audience because they dare to make moves no matter what.

There was another opportunity to promote Wang Yao.

As the actual founders of Riot Games, they were certainly aware of the news that League of Legends had been selected as a demonstration sport for the Asian Games.

Being selected for national-level intercontinental events like the Asian Games is actually a stepping stone for esports, allowing it to gain recognition and be recognized as a serious sport, just like traditional sports!

The best way to break down traditional societal perceptions of esports and overcome prejudices against League of Legends is to be selected for the Asian Games.

Use "winning glory for the country" to establish a positive image!

Ryze and Tryndamere looked at Wang Yao with smiles on their faces, and took the medals from the etiquette ladies and hung them around the necks of the players one by one.

Sjokz opened an envelope and then said, "Next up is the FMVP award."

Let's congratulate Kshine!

Immediately, the audience erupted in applause. Wang Yao gained a wave of fans in Europe through this final.

Many viewers from the European region who didn't know him before, or weren't familiar with him, now know the ID 'Kshine'.

The huge electronic screen behind Wang Yao displayed his data from the three games.

Whether it's KDA, damage per minute, economic advantage in lane, team fight participation rate... all the data points show that it has the upper hand.

It is through these detailed data that we can understand why Wang Yao has such a strong presence on the field!
While data can be somewhat deceptive, it is especially true for those who rank highly in various metrics.

If a player's ranking across all metrics is terrible, it doesn't mean the data is misleading; it simply means the player is genuinely bad.

We shouldn't rely solely on data, but data can still tell a lot. "Wow, is this the dominance of my brother Yao in the mid lane? He transformed a fledgling team into a cosmic battleship in just six months. What are the haters saying?"

"Brother Yao's hero pool is too exaggerated. There's no hero he can't pick. He can pull out all sorts of unconventional heroes. Isn't that much better than some lowly tigers!"

"The most painful day for Korean fans!"

"..."

On stage, Wang Yao was called to sjokz's side.

It has to be said that this woman is indeed very mature and sophisticated. She has a tall and voluptuous figure, two master's degrees, and good looks. She is someone who has no shortcomings in any aspect.

Standing next to Wang Yao, the two were about the same height.

"Hello Kshine, please share your thoughts after winning the championship."

She smiled and posed a question, "EDG has undergone significant personnel changes, and you only switched to mid lane at the beginning of this year. How did you overcome all the difficulties along the way to finally reach the MSI finals and win the championship?"

EDG's victory certainly proved many people wrong.

At the beginning of the season, many people questioned whether the newly formed EDG would be overwhelmed by the strengthened RNG and the fully-formed IG.

But as it turns out, EDG with Wang Yao is still incredibly strong!
Holding up the microphone, Wang Yao smiled and said, "I'm definitely very happy to win the championship. After all, this is my first MSI championship, and it can be considered a small step in completing my personal career Grand Slam."

Last year, Wang Yao won the Summer Split championship and the World Championship with EDG. This year, he won the Spring Split championship and the MSI championship.

All that's missing to achieve a true Grand Slam is winning the continental championships and the Asian Games!

As of now, Wang Yao is the only player in the LPL with a very high probability of approaching a grand slam of honors.

"However, it's not enough for me to win this honor by my own efforts alone. I am very grateful to my teammates. They put in more effort than I did, which is why we had the opportunity to lift this championship trophy."

"A good team is one where everyone has a common goal and direction, supports each other, and moves in the same direction together. Only in this way can we achieve the final result."

"I'm very fortunate that my teammates and I share a common goal and direction, and we are willing to work hard for it. This championship is the best reward for us!"

"At the same time, I also believe that as long as we keep working hard, we can keep winning!"

After listening to the translation, Sjokz nodded in deep agreement, and only asked his second question after the applause from the audience had gradually subsided.

"In the three games of the finals, you showed me a variety of different heroes. Could you share why you are able to master so many heroes?"

Sjokz couldn't help but ask curiously.

This is also the point that puzzles outsiders the most.

"Practice more! Hard work pays off."

Wang Yao quoted a line from a hero: "A true master always has the heart of an apprentice. When you encounter players who are good at playing unpopular heroes in random games, you can learn from them."

It's true that Wang Yao has a system, but he doesn't slack off every day. On the contrary, he is the one who trains the hardest in the team and always sets an example for the team.

It's not an exaggeration to say that hard work pays off.

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