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Chapter 618: Another Cutting-Edge Technology Development! The Ice Support is Here!
At this moment, on the G2 player bench, Caps and others had already removed their hands from the keyboard and mouse, staring blankly at the scene of their team being pushed on the screen.

Although the competition is not completely over yet.

But for them, it was no different from the end; it was just a matter of sitting in their seats a little longer.

Highland Tower, Highland Crystal, Teeth Tower...

As G2's defenses were easily breached one by one, EDG's offensive was overwhelming!
With 20 minutes remaining, the respawn time has reached over 30 seconds, more than enough time for EDG to push down the enemy base!
As the two frontal towers collapsed, the main crystal was exposed and began to be targeted by concentrated fire.

3000, 2000, 1000...

"boom!"

The entire match was frozen in time!
The red team's main crystal exploded!

The game ended at 21 minutes and 52 seconds.

"Victory!"

A blue victory symbol rose up on the screens of the five EDG players!

"Congratulations to EDG!! They crushed G2 in the finals of the 2020 League of Legends MSI Mid-Season Invitational, taking the first game!!"

On the big screen, the entire match was frozen and shrunk.

The score then came into view.

EDG 1-0 G2!

"Wow……"

I remember gazing at the screen and exclaiming, "This was amazing! This match was even more exciting than I expected! I still can't contain my emotions!"

Colonel Guan echoed, "Yes, this is what the finals should be like! Both teams delivered some truly spectacular performances!"

Wang Duoduo nodded: "But in the end, EDG still came out on top! Congratulations to them again!"

"In short, we look forward to them continuing to break through their limits in the upcoming matches and bringing us an even more spectacular viewing experience!"

Inside the contestants' room.

"call!"

The EDG team members all breathed a sigh of relief and took off their headphones.

"What do you mean, Jack?"

Saint Gun looked at Ah Shui not far away and said jokingly, "This game really let the support carry the game."

On the scoreboard, Wang Yao's godlike 8-0 record is particularly eye-catching.

But Ah Shui was clearly unconvinced and immediately opened the data panel: "In terms of damage, bro, you're still the highest, okay!"

"Alright, alright, you son of a bitch."

Wang Yao calmly patted his shoulder: "Get up quickly, let's go back first."

Ah Shui looked conflicted: "Damn, why do I feel like what you said, Brother Yao, was so perfunctory?"

Wang Yao waved his hand: "That's not true, you just have higher output."

Parker, huh.

I understand everything I understand.

This hero is primarily a finisher, requiring teammates to create opportunities for low-health enemies to secure kills.

In terms of output capability... well, it's enough to make anyone who hears about it feel heartbroken and anyone who sees it weep.

……

Meanwhile on the other side.

Domestically, online.

Before EDG's victory over G2 in the first match even had a chance to climb to the top of the trending topics, another hot topic had already gone viral!
#Support Pyke Pentakill#
#Chain Blade Parker#
#On the strength of support Pyke#
and many more!

A series of related trending topics have already caused a huge stir on various platforms!

First and foremost, we just need to resist it.

This time, countless members of the Anti-Japanese War forum flocked to the top post on the homepage, leaving their comments.

"Wow, so this guy really is a hook-type support pro, huh!"

"Got it. This year, Yao is playing the role of a teacher, giving tutorial games one after another, right? His rank isn't high, but he's in the MSI finals."

"Top-notch R&D spirit! Yao-ge, I'm so moved, he could have easily crushed the competition with his skills, but he insisted on doing R&D!"

"Looking at it from another angle, is this the unique understanding of the support role that the three-time champion possesses?"

"Stop talking, we've already played one game and are back, 0-12. The enemy Draven was extremely ruthless, and our AD was quite emotional."

"It's tough. I can already imagine what the Chinese server's ranked environment will be like in the next few months. Same as always, Yao-ge, you really deserve to die!"

"..."

Without a doubt, this Pyke pentakill has had a huge impact on the entire League of Legends environment.

So, the support role can actually be a carry in professional games? Supports can dominate and even get pentakills in professional matches!

In a regular ranked game, even if you play AD Soraka and get a pentakill, other players probably won't bother with you.

But, the game is different!

Especially considering this is the MSI finals, which is second only to the World Championship in scale!
The impact it caused is simply immeasurable!
of course.

This heated discussion is not limited to China.

On the internet, the discussion about this is equally heated!

Especially in Europe.

You should know that Pyke is G2's signature champion this season!

This wave, this wave is a reversal of the Heavenly Gang, they were taught a lesson by the opposite side!
Question: What methods can be used to make a hero or a playstyle become popular as quickly as possible?
Answer: In a high-profile match, have a player use this strategy to achieve a truly stunning effect!
obviously.

The MSI final between EDG and G2 garnered an unprecedented level of attention.

Wang Yao's assist in Pyke's pentakill was visually stunning!

If Pyke's mainstream playstyle used to be in the mid or top lane...

So after this match, this hero's label will probably be locked on 'support'.

It has significantly altered the game ecosystem of the League of Legends.

And this is just the impact of one game!

It's fair to say that Wang Yao's return to the field at MSI after missing the entire Spring Split was already a pleasant surprise for EDG fans.

Even though I played the support role, I only played five games.

But Wang Yao's unconventional and innovative strategies, from support champions like Heimerdinger to Pyke, truly did not disappoint, providing a fantastic viewing experience!

Its impact is naturally enormous.

Even on Korean online forums, a large number of 'Kshine fans' have started appearing!
"Aigoo! As expected, with this guy around, EDG simply can't lose."

"That's incredible! He didn't play a single game in the Spring Split, switched to support, and he's still so strong!"

"Is there any position he can't play?"

"Hey, does such a freakish person really exist? How can someone play every position so well?"

"He's cheating, Shiba!"

"..."

Actually, this phenomenon is not hard to understand.

In esports, skill speaks for itself. Just like the large number of Faker fans that emerged in China in the past, as long as you are strong enough and have no bad reputation, you will naturally attract a large number of fans.

Judging from Wang Yao's terrifying performance over the past three years, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he's deified!
And as for other regions besides the Korean Open, it goes without saying.

In various related discussions, the evaluation of Wang Yao is frighteningly high!
To sum up the current situation in one sentence: Kshine is being touted all over the world!

Wang Yao's meteoric rise in S7, his meteoric rise in S8, his three-peat in S9, and now in S10, his absence from the field has allowed him to mature and further enhance his reputation!

but……

Wang Yao, who is at the center of this storm, seems to be largely unaware of it.

……

The backstage area of ​​an esports venue in Hangzhou.

Inside the EDG lounge.

Scout, Ah Shui, and the others were all listening attentively to the coaching staff's tactical plans and arrangements for the next game.

"OK, everyone come on in!"

After the coaching staff finished speaking, Abu stood up and raised his hand in the air: "Let's try to do what we did in the first game, and take them 3-0 in one fell swoop!"

At that moment, all the EDG members, including Wang Yao, stood up and put their hands together as is customary before going on a campaign.

"come on! Come on!!"

……

Amidst the anticipation of countless viewers, the second game of this best-of-five final quickly began!
I don't know if it was to prove himself.

Or perhaps it's to wash away the shame from the previous match.

From the very beginning of this match, G2 brought out a lineup that could be described as their trump card!
Mid lane Morgana + top lane Swain combo!

On the EDG side, the bot lane reverted to the standard LPL-style combination: Kai'Sa and Alistar.

As soon as the game started, both sides were full of energy, exchanging blows back and forth, having a great time.

The two sides fought fiercely for a full 35 minutes, with the economic difference remaining within 3K!

In fact, G2 even had an overall advantage thanks to Swain, who was a dominant force in team fights!

In the end, Scout's Orianna in the mid lane found an opportunity, hid the ball and used his ultimate, initiating a perfect team fight.

With Flandre's Aatrox entering the fray and unleashing a massive AOE attack, JackeyLove's Kai'Sa arrived just in time to finish off the remaining enemies, narrowly ending the game!
"They won! They won!! Congratulations to EDG for defeating G2 once again, bringing the score to 2-0 and giving them two match points!!"

In the end, the three official commentators in the commentary booth all breathed a sigh of relief and their spirits lifted.

Say something.

Compared to the crushing victory in the previous match, this game was undoubtedly a back-and-forth battle between the two sides.

If it weren't for Scout's incredible initiation at the end, EDG might have even lost!

This kind of match, while exciting, undoubtedly makes EDG fans a little nervous.

"Wow, I have to say, G2 is really strong this year."

"We can see that they are very good at everything, whether it's their hero pool, laning, team fights, or handling various neutral resources. This is a capability that a top team must possess!"

"But EDG is still the better team!"

"Let's look forward to the next match! Will EDG sweep G2 3-0, or will G2 fight back and seize their last chance? Let's wait and see!"

The second match came to a close amidst the commentary. The break ended quickly, and the third game began in the blink of an eye!

"Okay, welcome back! This is the finals venue for the 2020 League of Legends MSI Mid-Season Invitational! Hangzhou Esports Arena!"

At the scene, the three official LPL commentators reappeared in front of the camera, looking solemn.

"What is about to begin is the third game of this BO5 series, and the result of this game will determine the direction of this final."

"Will EDG complete a sweep and continue their invincible reign, or will G2 come from behind and complete a comeback, leaving the outcome uncertain!"

"Yes."

Beside him, Ji De nodded in agreement: "I guess the viewers watching the live stream are just as eagerly awaiting the result of this match as we are."

"After all, judging from the situation in the second game, G2 still has a pretty good chance of winning the match against EDG."

Wang Duoduo also chimed in:
"Furthermore, in the second game, EDG had an unusual situation where both of their top and bottom carries went cold. If Scout hadn't stepped up to turn the tide, the score might already be 1-1."

"Alright, both teams' players are now on stage! Let's wait a moment and move on to the draft phase with the players!"

Just as the narration ended.

Fans on both sides started to erupt!
"EDG!!! EDG!!!"

"EDG!! Victory is certain!!"

"G2!! G2!!"

"G2!! Go G2!!!"

The sound swept through the entire venue and soared into the sky!
Putting everything else aside, at least in terms of momentum, both sides' fans have been incredibly enthusiastic!

Amidst this commotion, the BP interface appeared on the large screen.

Blue side G2, Red side EDG!

"Both players are ready! Let's move on to today's final showdown! BO5, Game 3, G2's do-or-die game!!"

As the commentary faded, the atmosphere at the scene was pushed to an even higher peak!
"As expected, G2's first ban was still on Tottenham. It's really difficult to crack a new strategy in such a short time."

"EDG retaliated by banning Tahm Kench, preventing G2 from getting their signature Tahm Kench composition!"

On the field.

The two sides exchanged business proposals back and forth.

G2 continued to ban Draven and Kai'Sa, while EDG banned Neeko and Olaf.

"It feels like G2's focus has clearly shifted in this game."

Guan Daxiao stroked his chin and said, "All the bans will be used to target the bottom lane, which will put a lot of pressure on EDG in the mid and top lanes."

On the side, Ji De joked, "But I think it makes sense. Compared to the mid and top lanes, EDG's bot lane might indeed put more pressure on them."

Colonel Guan immediately understood and replied with a smile, "Yes, after all, that man is there!"

A game with Wang Yao involved.

Whichever lane he plays on, that lane will be targeted by the opposing team. This is something that all the commentators and viewers are used to, and it's not surprising at all!
Entering the selection stage.

G2 picked Akali first, since they had targeted the bot lane and didn't have enough ban slots, so they had to pick her instead of banning her.

EDG, on the other hand, naturally acquired Jayce and Xayah.

Next, G2 picked Irelia and Akali, creating a mid-top flex pick, and then picked Rakan to counter Xayah and Rakan.

EDG locked in Jarvan IV as their third pick.

At this point, both sides entered the second round of business proposals (BP).

"G2 is really going all out on targeting the bot lane, banning Thresh as well, and leaving their last ban for Scout's LeBlanc!"

"EDG also banned Rek'Sai and Varus, which greatly limits G2's bot and jungle options!"

All ban slots have been filled.

On the fourth floor of EDG, Scout immediately revealed another of his signature champions: Syndra!

G2, on the other hand, hesitated for a long time before choosing Skarner and Jhin.

It's time for the final selection.

EDG players indoors.

As if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders, the factory manager snapped his notebook shut and his gaze naturally fell on Wang Yao, who was standing not far away.

"Old Wang, what are you playing this game for?"

As soon as he asked that question, he inexplicably felt all the pressure in his heart disappear!

"Let's strengthen our laning phase this game."

Wang Yao's gaze locked onto a certain portrait in the hero pool, and with the factory manager's 'OK', he steadily clicked the mouse to confirm.

next second.

A woman's head in an ice-blue hue appeared on the fifth floor of EDG!
At the same time, exclusive hero quotes echoed throughout the venue.

"All things in the world depend on a single arrow."

Yes.

Ashe, the Frost Archer!
"Ice?!"

The words, tinged with astonishment and shock, came from Colonel Guan's mouth.

You could tell from his eyes that EDG's choice of the support position was completely unexpected for him!

"hiss……"

I remember taking a light breath: "Support Ashe?"

Wang Duoduo murmured, "I can only say that EDG is truly worthy of this team. Only they would dare to pick such a hero in the decisive game."

Strictly speaking, we've all seen support Ashe before.

At least in ranked games, there are still a lot of them.

But playing Ashe as a support in professional matches is a rare sight!

Especially in the current S10 version, everyone's support tends to choose front-line tank supports, focusing on initiating team fights and providing utility.

Ashe, a 'niche support' that takes an unconventional approach, naturally has a very low pick rate.

Also.

Many people believe that Ashe is unplayable as a support, so many players don't really approve of playing Ashe as a support.

However, this is a common problem with auxiliary systems.

Ashe is useless in a losing game, and the same goes for other supports.

Lulu and Janna's shields are as fragile as paper in unfavorable situations.

A tanky support initiating a team fight can very likely lead to their own team being wiped out in a losing game!

It can only be said that the team is responsible for this situation, and it cannot be blamed solely on the support player.

corresponding.

A skilled Ashe support can easily dominate the lane, giving the team a lane advantage.

Well, of course, that's assuming you 'know how to play'.

At least for now, many comments on the public chat have started complaining again.

I'm afraid that the ranked environment in the Chinese server will be dominated by support Ashe again!
"be honest."

Colonel Guan snapped out of his daze, shrugged, and said as if joking:

"This ID paired with the champion Ashe made me think we were back in the S7 World Championship, but in this game, his position was clearly not right."

"But then again..."

Remember shrugged: "Since EDG has chosen this lineup, let's stick to what we said before: Trust! Just trust!"

In short, no matter how shocked the commentators, the audience, or even the G2 players and coaches on the other side were.

Both teams' lineups are now fully formed!

G2 (Blue Side) fielded a team with Irelia in the top lane, Skarner in the jungle, Akali in the mid lane, and Jhin and Rakan in the bot lane.

Red team EDG, top lane Jayce, jungle Jarvan IV, mid lane Syndra, bot lane duo Xayah + Ashe!

Both sides enter the loading screen simultaneously!
Inside the contestants' room.

As usual, the factory manager went through the pre-match arrangements, from the initial positioning to the key points for resource groups in the mid-to-late game.

Finally, after being reminded by the referee, he strode out of the players' room with his head held high and went to the center of the stage to shake hands.

It is worth mentioning that.

As the game came to this final match, the atmosphere between the two teams noticeably changed.

Even when they were down 2-0, G2 were still laughing and joking, appearing relaxed.

But now, under immense pressure, even they have become serious about the overall atmosphere.

On the other hand, the EDG team was still chatting casually.

Ah Shui joked first: "Brother Yao, if all else fails, you can play AD this game, and I'll support you."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yao replied almost without hesitation: "Sure, then you bring support items when you go out, and I'll last-hit the minions."

Flandre also chimed in: "Hmm? Now that you guys are talking about it, I'm not sleepy anymore. Yao is back to being the world's best AD carry?"

Now, Ah Shui could only raise his hand and scratch his head:
"Dude, just kidding. How can Xayah support?"

"..."

The atmosphere here is so intense that it's no exaggeration to say that the entire EDG team has incredible composure.

But then again, after going through so many major competitions, even if they weren't big-hearted at the beginning, they must be now.

the other side.

In the commentary booth, the three official commentators were seriously analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of both teams' lineups.

"To be honest, EDG's lineup is actually quite afraid of the opponent's Akali. Once Caps finds an opportunity to dive into the backline, it feels like it will be very dangerous."

Colonel Guan spoke up while looking at the big screen.

"really."

Remember nodded: "There are too many back row players, and only one prince in the front row. In terms of late-game team fight ability, G2 should have the advantage."

"But if we're just talking about online strength, EDG is clearly much stronger."

Actually.

Jayce vs. Irelia in the top lane is a classic long-range vs. short-range matchup. Even if Flandre doesn't solo-kill a lane, he'll definitely have a lane advantage.

In the mid lane, Syndra faces Akali. Before level six, Akali will be virtually silent!
Needless to say, the bottom lane is another story.

A mediocre Jhin player facing an extreme laning combination like Xayah and Ashe, it's all thanks to A-P's skill to hold his own!
(End of this chapter)