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Chapter 265 Writing History! Final Civil War! A Clash of Titans!

"Holy crap, JDG is really giving me the creeps!" Flandre was dumbfounded watching from the backcourt.

Xun muttered to himself, "GEN really beat them 3-0... Master Ye and Genshin Impact were right after all!"

With the final basic attack shattering GEN's main crystal, the GEN players, now officially out of the arena, sat motionless in their seats for a long time, their eyes seemingly unfocused.

Before the match, everyone thought it would be a tough battle.

After all, JD Gaming lost 2-3 in their previous encounter with T1, and even though they later won big in the loser's bracket to eliminate T1, it proved that it was T1's own problems.

However, in this actual confrontation, JDG had a true advantage in all four lanes. Even in the highly anticipated bottom lane, Ruler and Missing were slightly better, successfully avenging their loss to their former team.

Chaowei was clearly the one who hadn't recovered yet. He was completely different from the fierce opponent he was in the first round. All he did was swat the ball the whole time!
On the other hand, aside from the first game where Sylas stole Ornn's ultimate three times in a row, resulting in three consecutive eye-catching missed ultimates, his overall performance in the three games was definitely outstanding.

By the third game, he had even started to show his true colors, pulling out Akali and even buying a Mejai's Soulstealer, completely creating a gap in their matchup!
As for the surprise of the V5 members.

In fact, before the start of MSI, V5's two coaches had said that JDG was their biggest opponent in this MSI. Therefore, they were even a little surprised to see them lose to GEN in the first round, and even wondered if they had misjudged GEN.

At this moment, the chat rooms in all the live streams were buzzing with excitement.

[This team logo is truly spot on! No wonder it's the most top-like logo in the LCK, even the annual tradition of launching a massive attack is so similar!]

[Dolan: Zues went home? Then who can I beat? I want to go home too!!]

[The base is about to explode! Where's SuperWay? Where's SuperWay? What do you mean SuperWay is still on his way on horseback?]

[Chaowei: Let's put the base aside for now, let's just ask you how many last hits I get.]

[This Silas on the left is hilarious. It's not just because Chaowei was traumatized by Master Ye, but he's acting all high and mighty.]

[That makes sense. Sylas can't catch Ornn's ram, and Yang Guo, with only one arm, can't catch an eagle. After all, Sylas, who only has one left arm, only has his left arm.]

"Looks like they've found their rhythm."

Ye Bo also noticed that the biggest change in JDG at this stage was that they stopped blindly following the version updates.

The reason why they lost 2-3 to GEN in the first round of the group stage is that both of them were playing their first match in the MSI version, and the theory had not yet been verified.

The biggest "variable" is still the two major meta-definitions of Neeko and Nautilus that Ye Bo previously brought up.

Redmi, which places great importance on the draft phase, changed the team's draft strategy overnight. However, the sudden inclusion of two heroes disrupted their off-season plans and ended up leading the team astray.

Clearly, JDG is back on track now, or rather, they have shown their true strength since the T1 match.

"It's pretty much what we expected at the beginning," Beryl said, his hands behind his head, clearly unsurprised. "We were saying from the start that this MSI might be JDG's strongest version this year, but we just woke up a little late, so we won't be able to face them until the finals."

Ye Bo nodded: "It's a pity that we won too easily today. It was mostly basic selections, and we didn't reveal anything new..."

Their initial predictions were not entirely unfounded.

Because it is foreseeable that unless Riot Games changes its ancestral rules and keeps the version of the remaining competitions this year exactly the same as MSI, then...

Otherwise, MSI will most likely be the version most suitable for this JDG this year!
This analysis is based on the characteristics of the players on the JDG team—several players on this team have distinct characteristics and have established playstyles.

For example, top laner 369 leans towards defensive top lane, jungler Kanavi plays all kinds of heroes as jungle carry heroes, and Ruler is good at big carry AD.

This clearly aligns perfectly with the nested version trends!
As the tournament progresses, the understanding of the current version is becoming clearer. The top lane is basically dominated by a group of tanks, the jungle is mostly jungle carries, and the bottom lane is mostly dominated by AD carries.

However, in subsequent versions or at the World Championship, the dominant heroes in the top lane will become warriors or damage-dealing top laners, the junglers will become utility junglers, and the bot lane will be changed to a utility bot lane similar to the Ashe and Jhin era.

Any change in any position will definitely reduce JDG's fighting strength, and may even cause a significant drop!
That's why we say there won't be a version more suitable for JDG than the current one, and we can even say for sure that this MSI is the team's most glorious moment.

In contrast, V5 differs greatly from JDG in this respect.

No one in the V5 team has a very fixed playstyle. The biggest advantage of Ye Bo, Flandre, Deft and Beryl is their deep hero pool and small tactical limitations.

Even Xun has only been deliberately emphasizing the use of jungle carry heroes, but it is by no means that he cannot play utility junglers who require sacrifice.

Talk about it.

This is also one of the most important "characteristics" for a team that wants to complete the "Golden Road"—a time-travel version!
Each version gives rise to powerful teams.

But it is precisely because of this that the value of a team that can remain strong all the time is truly highlighted.

Unfortunately, not many outsiders can understand the true meaning behind it; everyone just thinks that GEN just underperformed today.

Today is clearly the darkest day for LCK fans.

Of course, it's also a day of celebration for LPL fans!
Ye Bo opened the video platform and found that the entire internet had begun a period of great reckoning and celebration.

The most popular videos in the consecutive push notifications are:
Commentators watch V5 crush GEN, Korean commentators scream in despair!

Commentators watch JDG defeat GEN; Korean commentator shouts "Pizza!"

JDG defeats GEN in Game 1 (Real-time live chat on Korean websites)

What kind of match could have driven peak Chovy to the point of vomiting after the game, left the entire championship-winning Samsung team bewildered, and even resulted in the infamous scene of a substitute player spawn-camping the enemy base after the match?

LCK's doomsday has arrived! Two teams secure double victories! The true number one region!

Old videos from the matches a few days ago have been resurfaced, with the two matches that eliminated GEN on Bilibili attracting over 9999 simultaneous viewers. Many people who had just watched the matches immediately came back to rewatch them.

The forum was a veritable riot of ghosts, with trolls and enthusiasts swarming out, and even some T1 fans joining in the fun.

I wish I could crush GEN to death!
After all, the more miserable GEN's defeat was, the more it made T1 seem less miserable.

We should offer less ridicule and insults, and more support and encouragement to GEN!

[Shou Mozhi: "Master Ye truly lives up to his reputation, worthy of being LPL's number one mid-laner. It's a great pleasure for this humble monk to spar with Master Ye today! It's just a pity that the LCK's number one player, Super Murong, who is on par with you, seems to be a disgrace to your reputation!"] [Although both LPL teams are very strong, I have to ask, is it useful? Can they beat LCK in the finals?]

Indeed, this is the least prestigious MSI in history; the finals felt as intense as the LPL league!

The loser's bracket in a double-elimination tournament is like a bottomless abyss. It feels like the first ones to fall in unleash boundless power, like ravenous wolves. The last ones to fall in, while strong, are psychologically disadvantaged from their recent defeat and are easily overwhelmed! Torn apart! They're sent home!

[JDG guys, aren't you going to give Master Ye a shout-out? He's definitely 50% responsible for GEN's current state!]

On Baidu Tieba, someone quickly reposted the trending topic from overseas.

Apart from the Korean Open, where the defenses were clearly breached, the other regions were mostly just places where people watched the drama unfold, enjoying the spectacle as much as possible.

The celebrations in the European region were no less than those in the LPL; it was as if they had won the championship!
Even G2's official Twitter account quickly posted a sarcastic comment:

[I heard GEN was undefeated in the LCK, but unfortunately that record was broken at MSI. But don't worry, you'll be back in Korea soon and continue to dominate the Korean league!]

Below is another image, a follow-up to the previous GTA5 series images.

The protagonist, Franklin, was seen waving ahead while holding two dogs on leashes. His two best friends approached, each holding a dog with its logo photoshopped onto it, representing one of the LCK teams.
It can only be said that G2 is quite adept at creating drama and stirring up conflict. As soon as this picture was posted, it immediately sparked heated discussions on Twitter, with comments from Korean IPs everywhere.

[You damn bastards, wash your own clothes! You're just bullying dogs, acting like you didn't lose!]

[↑I know you're in a hurry, but don't worry, at least all our European teams made it to the semi-finals! Making it to the semi-finals really counts as a success!]

[First there was Li Peinan, and now there's LPL. I have to say, Chinese esports has been absolutely explosive this year.]

[LPL first, LEC second, the rest can sit at the same table as LCS~]

[Oppas! Let's boycott MSI! Everyone, don't watch the finals! Let Riot Games know the consequences of favoritism and manipulation against our Republic of Korea!]

That's enough. Last time, a lot of people said they would boycott the championship skins, but somehow they broke sales records in all regions worldwide.

There's really no way around it, Akali's skins are so ridiculously overpowered, you just have to buy them.

“GEN is really going to be blocked by trucks when they go back to Korea. Should they tell Dohyun to come back and hide for a while?” Flandre was having a great time scrolling through the thread: “This is too explosive. They even suppressed the transfer rumors of our summer split.”

"Hey Gunner, is that rumor online true? Is the summer transfer window really that big?"

"I don't know, you'll have to ask the factory manager."

Just as MSI was underway, the spring transfer windows for various regions also opened.

However, in previous years, there were usually few major changes during this transfer window, and not many people paid attention to it.

However, this year, perhaps due to the introduction of the global ban/pick system, many mediocre players have been exposed, and there was also the example of Ye Bo joining mid-season last year and achieving excellent results.

At least the LPL's spring transfer window has seen an unexpected surge in activity!
Many top-tier teams that have invested heavily are determined to achieve results in the Summer Split and launch an attack on the World Championship, and are willing to make drastic changes.

According to numerous bloggers who break the news, several top esports teams are in talks, and several potentially explosive trade rumors have surfaced.
On the third day after GEN's defeat, G2, who had once again emerged victorious from the domestic league, faced off against JDG for the final ticket to the finals.

However, as expected, G2's actual strength was far from matching their ability to pull off amazing plays, and they were once again defeated 3-0 without any suspense.

At this point, only the final match of MSI remains, involving the last two teams.

Both of these teams are from the LPL!

2023 5 Month 21 Day.

The Copper Box Hall was packed with people again, and the final day of the competition was announced!

Dash, Europe's top presenter, walked to the center of the stage: "Today! Two LPL teams have both made it to the MSI finals! This is not only the first time in MSI history that there has been an internal regional battle, but also the first time in LPL history that there has been an internal regional battle in the finals of an international tournament!"

"To date, LPL has won three consecutive MSI championships, and now they have already secured their fourth trophy!"

"They are still defending their absolute dominance on this field!"

"Next, let's welcome the LPL region's Victory Five, who are unstoppable with the momentum of a new emperor ascending the throne!!"

"Next up is a warm welcome to JDG Intel Club from the LPL region, who have rebuilt their super team and emerged as a dark horse!"

At the host's call, the two contestants walked onto the platform, crossed their arms, and faced each other.

The domestic audience who had traveled from afar cheered with all their might, sending screams of joy for the two teams from their own region.

There were no trolls or haters at the event today, only genuinely proud domestic viewers and enthusiastic players who came to appreciate this high-level Rift match.

It's worth noting that all-Chinese finals in international tournaments have only occurred a handful of times throughout history, and these instances mostly took place during the dark ages when LCK dominated the World Championship.
And today, LPL has finally done it once!
This achievement is more than just a testament to the strength and glory of a team.

This further signifies the region's absolute and dominant lead and dominance over this competition this year!
The JDG members, standing on the high platform facing each other, had a determined look in their eyes. Even Zuo Shou dared to look Ye Bo directly in the eye, as if he had just been recharged by his right hand and regained his confidence.

Redmi has already prepared them mentally, constantly "hypnotizing" the players on how suitable this version is for them, and previous matches seem to have confirmed this.

They even prepared a lot of tactical reserves, just for today, in this version that best suits them, to prove themselves and avenge the failure of the whole spring!
Meanwhile, the six members of V5 on the other side also had flames gleaming in their eyes.

The only difference was that, compared to the unwavering determination on the other side, everyone in V5 exuded confidence, even Kitagawa, who was standing on the far side.

Although it was already a regional battle, no one wanted to become the backdrop of this match that was destined to go down in history, and to be remembered as the loser whenever the "Finals Civil War" was mentioned in the future.

Aside from Ryu, nobody wants to be remembered like this!
Will JDG avenge their double defeat throughout the spring, or will V5 continue their dominant run, securing a third victory and embarking on their path to gold?

"In any case, this is destined to be a peak performance dedicated to LPL fans, a clash of titans that will surely make history!"

"let us wait and see!"

(End of this chapter)