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Chapter 582 The Song of Rebirth Begins! The Triple Crown or the New King Ascends the Throne!
Countless crimson lightning bolts converged at one point, eventually forming a pillar of light that pierced through the heavens and the earth!

Black and white energy rises and converges into the Riot logo, which resembles a fist!

It was at this moment that, without anyone noticing, all the lights in the venue were turned off.

On the main stage, a door shimmering with a hazy light opened directly to the audience.

The crimson-gold light converged on the left side of the large screen, transforming into a group photo of the FPX players.

Immediately afterwards, the flowing light turned into black and white, forming a group photo of the EDG team on the right side of the big screen.

At that moment, a spotlight suddenly shone down.

Then everyone realized that the contestants from both teams were already standing on opposite sides of the stage!
In an instant, shouts filled the air!

"Oh oh oh oh!!!"

"FPX!! FPX!!"

"EDG!!! EDG!!"

Amidst such shouts.

The spotlight dimmed again the next second, and the contestants disappeared from view.

Instead, a group of backup dancers and the lead singer emerged from that door.

The rousing background music began to flow throughout the entire venue.

Lead singer Valerie Broussard raised the microphone:

The night beckons while you dream.
A life never lives in peace.

Season 9 promotional song – Awaken!

Soon, just as everyone was immersed in the music...

suddenly!

A mechanical buzzing sound interrupted the entire background music.

A beam of light descended from the sky and landed on the main stage, enveloping the lead singer and the surrounding dancers, forming a semi-circular transparent light dome that was upside down on the stage, making it impossible to see what was inside!
The next second, Ike, projected holographically, appeared out of thin air next to the light shield.

It was only then that everyone realized, that was Ekko's W!

Suddenly, Awaken, who was singing just moments before, switched to rap, while Ike, like a true time traveler, kept appearing out of thin air to dance around the stage.

Ten seconds later.

The light shield and Ekko both disappeared.

On the main stage, only Qiyana's throne remained hanging down, and lead singer Valerie Broussard was cosplaying as Qiyana, sitting on the throne and holding the microphone high!

The background music started again, and the music reached its climax!
"Awaken! (Awaken!)"

Awaken!

The voice begins to call you while you are hungry (the bugle calls sound, the fighting spirit is hard to quell).
A taste of destiny you're searching for! (The dawn of your destiny is in the distance!)

In an instant, the emotions of the entire audience were ignited!

Countless cheers and whistles filled the air!
After a while.

As the background music came to an end.

The singer also sang the final verse:
"Awaken! Awaken!"

Just when everyone thought it was over.

Suddenly, Qiyana's projection also appeared on the stage!
And correspondingly, another singer stood next to Qiyana!

The background music changed almost seamlessly.

It turned into another upbeat song—GIANTS (True Damage)
The rap started almost without pause:

"Moving too fast life is moving in slow-mo (everything moves in slow motion before my eyes)"
I'm a god, better ask if you don't know (without thinking who's more arrogant).

Only then did everyone realize what was going on.

Good for you, you fist!
The opening ceremony of the S9 finals, a grand event, actually managed to advertise its newly released skin series!

of course.

This doesn't affect people's impressions of this year's opening ceremony.

After all, whether it was the atmosphere of the live songs or the application of special effects technologies such as holographic projection, this year's opening ceremony raised the bar for audiovisual effects to an extremely high level!

And finally.

As this true harm comes to an end.

A soul-stirring, goosebump-inducing background music began to resound—the S9 World Championship theme song: Phoenix!

Lead singer Chrissy Costanza, who had somehow moved to the center of the stage, raised the microphone, and her melodious voice resonated in the ears of everyone, both online and offline:

What are you willing to lose?
You cover your wounds, but underneath them.

At that moment, the chat screen in the entire live stream was undoubtedly buzzing with excitement.

"Battle song, rise!!!"

"Wow! My hair's standing on end, brother!!"

"Battle! Awesome!!"

"Nirvana! Nirvana!!"

at the same time.

On the large screen behind.

Memorable moments and brilliant plays from FPX and EDG at this World Championship are vividly recalled.

The atmosphere at the scene gradually built up to a climax with each song.

till the end.

Lead singer Chrissy Costanza raised the microphone high, leaned back almost ninety degrees as if gathering strength, and began the prelude to the climax:
What are you going to do now?
What are you going to do now?

Just now.

A small platform, surrounded by curtains on all four sides and radiating a golden, hazy glow, gradually rose from the center of the main stage.

The entire scene gradually fell silent, and everyone's attention was drawn to the mysterious Taichung Station.

Under such scrutiny.

The curtains around the small platform slowly unfurled, revealing its true form.

—Summoner's Trophy.

at the same time.

The melodious violin music of the background music gradually amplified, and the sound of war drums resounded throughout!

The audience erupted in cheers, with countless frenzied shouts erupting!

"Oh oh oh oh!!!"

The climax is coming!

So, are you going to die today or make it out alive?

You've gotta conquer the monster in your head, and then you'll fly! (Conquer your distractions and soar to boundless glory!)
Fly Phoenix fly! (The immortal firebird spreads its wings!)

This is the end.

The lights in the entire venue began to slowly come back on!
On the stage, the players from FPX and EDG stood prominently on either side of the podium!

The lead singer sang as he retreated to the edge of the stage.

And just as she sang her last line, 'Phoenix fly'...

The background music suddenly froze.

The spotlights shone down, illuminating both teams!
The main character on stage has changed!
Below the stage, countless spectators cheered and waved their light sticks, supporting the contestants on stage!
This is also the time.

"Bonjour Paris!!!"

The European presenter, dressed in a black suit, practically jogged onto the stage, smiling and speaking in fluent French, shouting enthusiastically:

"Welcome to the finals of the 2019 League of Legends World Championship!!"

"Two teams representing the pinnacle of the world's esports scene have arrived before us!"

As he spoke, the host turned around and first pointed to FPX, the team dressed entirely in red, on his left:

"The second seed team from the LPL region—FunPlus Phoenix!!"

Then, he waved again to the right of EDG, whose entire team was dressed in black and white: "And, the second seed team from the LPL region—EDward Gaming!!"

The audience reacted strongly!

Both teams' fans were cheering fiercely for their respective teams.

The team names 'EDG' and 'FPX' instantly filled the entire venue!

Next, just like in previous S-series tournaments, the host started introducing the players and coaches from both teams one by one.

"FPX's top laner—GimGoon!"

"..."

Each contestant was introduced and waved to the audience, who cheered louder and louder.

When they arrived at Wang Yao's place...

The host even deliberately drew out the sound in a playful manner:
"EDG's jungler, Kshine!!!"

Wang Yao also smiled faintly and waved to the audience.

For an instant.

The entire stadium was practically ignited!

"Kshine!!!"

"Brother Yao!!!"

You could even see that some of the European fans in the front row were shouting even louder than the LPL fans!
It has to be said, this is quite a sight.

As mentioned before, Kshine's popularity has long since transcended its limited regional reach.

In a sense, the ID Kshine is the official symbol of the league's competition, so this reaction is not hard to understand.

on the stage.

After the host finished introducing all the contestants and coaches.

He finally raised his left hand high: "So, now, I declare—"

As he spoke, the host swung his hand down hard.

"The 2019 League of Legends World Championship Finals, now, begin!!"

The words fell.

The lights in the entire venue began to dim once again.

As the large screen lit up.

A melodious background music and an ethereal female voice followed – Empires-Ruelle!

on the screen.

The camera pans across the opulent Palace of Versailles, where lights and candlelight intertwine.

On the ceiling, Le Brun's huge oil painting suddenly comes into view, exuding a strong sense of history! The next second...

The camera pans across the city center from high above, taking in the skyscrapers.

Scout's voiceover says, "We've come this far again. I think we've reached the final stage of our journey. I want to win this championship and don't want to have any regrets."

In the background, EDG's black and white flags are waving.

Countless spectators stood up and shouted, their expressions filled with excitement.

Then, the camera pans to a different scene.

Doinb sat on a bench in the sunlight:
"After the group stage, many people said we were a lucky team and almost didn't make it to the quarterfinals, but now I think we have proven our strength."

In the background.

The European commentator's excited voice rang out: "Not only did they reach the finals, they also defeated the most legendary team ever, SKT!"

The picture rotates.

The streets of Paris are bustling with activity.

The summoner stood atop a high platform, the blue crystal blending seamlessly with the blue sky.

"Last year, when EDG and IG had an internal battle in Incheon, that was the most unforgettable time for me."

In front of the camera, Xiaotian pushed up his glasses: "But now, I hope to defeat EDG in this new team and prove to them and to the world that I am the best jungler."

Beside him, Doinb smiled and said:
"They've already won two S-series championships. I think this time, it's our turn to lift the trophy."

In the background.

The voices of European commentators rang out again:
"Five ambitious and determined athletes, united as one! Such a combination is unique in the world!"

The camera turns again.

Saint Gun scratched his head: "Actually, our two teams are old rivals. We've played many practice matches. As far as fighting is concerned, we're definitely not afraid."

Scout, standing nearby, also laughed and said, "Triple Crown winner, we all really like that title."

In the background.

The screen flashed by one explosive team fight after another, showcasing the actions and maneuvers of both teams.

The European commentator's voice was filled with excitement and disbelief:

"EDG! This is EDG!! They won this team fight!!"

"That was a perfect flanking maneuver! Doinb's Kled charged in! They're going to win!!"

"Kshine has cut in! This Pantheon is unstoppable! Oh God, ShowMaker's health bar is gone!!"

"A brilliant hook! Crisp's Thresh has ended the bot lane matchup!"

"Faker is dead!! FPX has achieved a great success!!"

"DWG! DWG is down!!"

At this point, the background music reached its climax.

Beneath the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

The players from the two teams walked towards each other, staring at each other across the Summoner's Cup.

The camera then soars into the sky, circling and hovering around the Eiffel Tower.

Finally, the camera locked onto a certain angle, perfectly capturing both the Summoner's Cup and the entire Eiffel Tower in the frame.

The background music also came to an end at this point.

A melodious female voice hummed, accompanied by piano music, seemingly echoing throughout the entire city of Paris.

This concludes the promotional video!

The iconic fist icon has reappeared!
Let's return our attention to the scene.

AccorHotels Arena, live.

When the lights in the entire venue were turned back on, the audience came to their senses.

This means that the BO5, representing the highest level of League of Legends competition in 2019, has officially begun!
On the LPL official commentary booth.

"Alright! Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the 2019 League of Legends World Championship Finals stage. This is Paris, France!"

Hello everyone! I'm Wawa!

"Hi, my name is Miller."

"I am long-haired."

"The three of us will be providing commentary for this match!"

The three official commentators were facing the camera and reading their opening remarks.

It was quite obvious from their tone and demeanor that the three of them were in a very relaxed and happy mood.

It's a civil war, after all.

No matter which side wins, LPL will win in the end, so the commentators have no psychological burden at all!
"After a half-hour opening ceremony and cheers, our match is finally about to begin."

The doll smiled and spread her hands, glancing at the two people beside her:

"Furthermore, both teams in this match are old friends of ours: EDG versus FPX!"

"Speaking of the last LPL internal battle, I still remember it vividly. The atmosphere that day was no less intense than today's."

"Yes."

Miller continued, "After two consecutive years of LPL internal battles, I think everyone has seen that the era of LPL has arrived."

Wawa shrugged and added jokingly, "That's right, so welcome to watch this LPL 'Autumn' Season BO5."

The three of them talked for a while.

Miller suddenly looked up and said, "Um, we can see that some data has been displayed on the big screen. Let's take a look!"

at this time.

The video displays the past records of both teams and the player profiles.

First, let's talk about FPX.

This 'rookie' team, which only started competing in the LPL in S8, undoubtedly has a virtually blank resume.

The only one is that we won the runner-up position in the LPL Summer Split at this year's S9!
In contrast, EDG's situation is quite terrifying.

From S7 to S9.

Apart from the LPL Summer Championship in S9, they have won all the major tournaments without a single loss!

Back in the early days of Season 5, EDG was also a top team in the LPL, having won almost all the domestic championships.

So it is.

In the past two years, the EDG team has left too many deep impressions on players and viewers around the world!
Playing the villainous boss in various promotional videos has almost become a daily routine for EDG.

There's no way around it, just showing off this record is enough to dazzle countless people!

This can be seen from the reactions at the scene.

"Oh."

The official commentators from each competition region almost simultaneously exclaimed in surprise.

"EDG, this is terrifying."

"To be honest, I'm starting to worry that FPX might get swept 3-0."

"However, it's important to remember that FPX defeated SKT. Perhaps they will deliver another miraculous performance?"

"..."

Amidst this murmur of discussion, the match between the two sides is about to begin.

"Alright! Both players have entered the arena, the draft phase is about to begin!"

In the first match, FPX is on the blue side, and EDG is on the red side!

"Taliyah, Kayle, Kai'Sa, FPX's ban picks are so targeted."

Miller clicked his tongue in amazement as he watched:
"As expected, these two teams are very familiar with each other."

Beside him, the doll adjusted her glasses and chimed in:

"EDG also banned Pantheon and Ryze, so for the last pick, they need to consider whether to ban Xayah, Rakan, or Qiya... Oh, they still gave it to Xayah!"

The two teams' first three bans were so fast that even the commentators didn't have time to say a word!
It's clear that this draft strategy had been practiced many times in the two teams' scrimmages.

Long Hair blinked: "In that case, EDG will release Qiyana."

The voice just fell.

FPX's first floor pick instantly locked in Qiyana!
Qiyana has been a popular champion in the current meta since her release at the end of June!
Whether you play it in the mid or jungle, the results are often amazing!
Xiaotian's jungle Qiyana is a well-known signature move!

Next.

The two teams continued their fierce battle of draft picks and bans, proceeding at breakneck speed.

EDG's lineup, apart from top laner Quinn, consists of fairly standard choices for the other four positions.

Champions like Gragas, Syndra, Varus, and Alistar give off a feeling of being someone who's hiding their true strength, and you want to see if they can beat you by losing a game first.

On the other hand, let's look at FPX.

After securing Qiyana first, they then drafted Renekton and Rumble for a mid-top flex pick.

As for the bot lane, their strategy was the same as G2's, choosing an Ezreal + Nautilus combination.

Clearly, FPX's player selection strategy is similar to EDG's, because EDG had already started practicing this strategy back in the Spring Split.

At the World Championships, EDG's tactical reserves were even more advanced than those of the world's top teams.

"Looking at the lineups alone, it seems like FPX mainly relies on Doinb's Rumble pushing the lane, and then coordinating with Tian's Qiyana to roam."

"Yes, this is going to turn Xiaotian into a core."

"Then the upper reaches of the road will definitely be the hardest hit areas for wanderers."

"It depends on how EDG responds."

Just as the commentator was speaking.

The coaches from both sides walked to the center of the stage, shook hands, and left.

On the big screen, the player avatars of the two teams appeared one by one.

"Alright! The competition has officially begun!"

"The first match of the S9 World Championship BO5 series features FPX on the blue side against EDG on the red side!"

"Now let's follow the players on both sides and begin the match!!"

The commentary ended.

At the same time, the entire audience almost erupted in cheers!

"EDG!! Go EDG!!!"

"Little Phoenix! Go for it!!!"

The shouts of the two teams' fans soared into the sky!

Countless light sticks were waving in the air, turning the scene into a sea of ​​revelry!

(End of this chapter)