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Chapter 562 Lifting the Cup, Two Consecutive Championships!

"Lin Shen's long-awaited kick completely shattered IG's defenses!"

From the moment the Gragas and Irelia collided, the three commentators went into a frenzy of shouting and yelling. The excitement of the team fight and the impending end of the game made it impossible for them to stay calm.

"Three for zero, can we finish this in one fell swoop?!" Seeing that the situation was beyond saving, Ji De was the first to blurt out this sentence.

What awaited him next was an even more forceful response from Guan Zeyuan: "We can definitely finish this in one fell swoop, the game is about to end!"

It all started with that kick from the blind monk; the Wenhe Arena, which can hold more than 50,000 people, had long since become a boiling sea of ​​excitement.

In just a few moments.

Those who survived on IG were like a field of wheat, suddenly falling during the harvest.

The players' bench was already in an uproar.

"I'll go back and then teleport, teleport!!"

GimGoon's voice was already a little hoarse, and his health was not at its best. Of course, considering that only two IG players were still alive, it didn't really matter whether his health was full or not.

However, he still chose the safest option: return to town and then teleport back down to ensure everything went smoothly.

After TP landed on the high ground, the entire EDG team charged in, and it wasn't just GimGoon who was excited.

Even iboy, who was the quietest member of the team, shouted excitedly at this moment.

"We've won the championship! We're going to win the championship! I'm a champion ADC now!"

"Push the crystal first, push the crystal first, don't celebrate if you haven't pushed it down yet."

Tianye, walking ahead, still kept track of the positions of the two IG mid and bottom laners.

At this point, JK's positioning was completely messed up. He moved very far forward in order to clear the minions, and as a result, he was lifted up by Rakan without paying attention. Fortunately, he reacted in time and flashed back to avoid death.

However, at this point, all five members of EDG were already at the enemy's inhibitor turret.

It's unrealistic for 2v5; all IG's mid and bot laners can do is clear minions.

So Rookie flashed in and used his W skill twice to clear as many minions as possible, but he still missed one or two.

He no longer had the ability to clear out these one or two.

Because at the very moment he turned around using his W skill, GimGoon reacted quickly, flashing forward and crashing into a pillar, landing on the inhibitor turret and knocking up LeBlanc and Xayah nearby.

Lin Ruo used Lee Sin's W skill to poke in and land a Sonic Wave, instantly killing Xayah in two hits. Then, with the help of his teammates, he took down LeBlanc.

IG finally went completely black.

"Gone."

Prince Ning said helplessly in the voice message.

The moment his hands left the keyboard, a distraught Rookie covered his face in front of his seat; it was simply unacceptable to him.

From the moment he joined IG with Kakao, Rookie's professional career has been a story of utter misery.

After a hard-fought 15 years, they finally made it to the World Championship, only to be eliminated in the group stage by surrendering on National Day.

In 16, he struggled back and forth in the LPL playoffs as a key player, but to no avail. Last year, the team finally integrated and had the ability to advance to the World Championship, but they lost to WE in the qualifiers and missed the World Championship.

This year seems to be Rookie's best year yet.

The team made it to the World Championship, and the teammates performed admirably, fighting their way from the group stage to the finals, but ultimately they still couldn't win the championship.

EDG still blocked their path.

The same tactics that stopped them from winning the league championship in the Spring Split will continue to stop them in the World Championship.

It's over, really over.

"Damn, all the turrets are gone, and the crystal is about to be destroyed too. The match is over. Congratulations to EDG for winning their second World Championship title."

The Roaring Emperor roared.

Every commentator should be unleashing their greatest passion when facing a championship victory.

Under the hysterical gaze of all the commentators and the audience, the World Championship finally came to an end when IG's crystal exploded.

It was only just getting dark, but countless lights had already filled the entire stadium, especially the EDG players' bench on the left side of the field.

"We are the champions! We are the champions!"

After throwing down his headphones at the end of the match, GimGoon immediately pounced on Lin Ruo, his massive body almost crushing her.

This was the time when Lin Ruo was least able to resist, and also the time when she was least able to react.

indeed.

This victory is extremely important for GimGoon's career, which is already nearing its end.

After all, at this time last year, when GimGoon finished the secondary league, he was still wondering if any LPL teams would want him.

Back then, how could anyone have imagined that not only would other teams want him, but EDG, who had just won the world championship, would also want him, and that EDG would even win a new world championship after he joined them?

When he first won the Spring Split championship, GimGoon was still very excited.

When GimGoon won the MSI championship, he felt it was somewhat unrealistic.

Can an unknown player like him win an international championship?
After winning the world championship again this time, GimGoon felt that it was all too dreamlike, so he couldn't wait to find someone to hug and confirm whether it was real.

It has been confirmed.

It's so dreamlike, yet absolutely real.

Scout was also carried along with GimGoon.

His parents were in the audience. As a Korean player who came to LPL when he was young, winning the championship in Korea this time has a deeper meaning for Scout.

soon.

The five of them then embraced and threw themselves into a ball.

As soon as the soundproof room door opened, the overwhelming cheers from outside pierced through the room, and other EDG staff members also rushed into the players' seats.

Haro joined the celebration.

Coach Mingkai and Abu, among others, also joined in.

"Awesome, guys! I knew I didn't need to think about the draft for the fifth game. You guys did a fantastic job."

As the head coach involved in winning the championship, Mingkai's feelings were completely different from last year.

Last year was like fulfilling a dream, while this year it feels like helping these young men fulfill their dreams.

In other words, he has passed the age when he should be passionately embracing love.

But for these young men, that has always been true.

"I shook hands, I shook hands, stop hugging, you're squashing me like a cookie."

Lin Ruo, who had finally managed to squeeze out from the center, stood to the side, panting heavily. After playing four rounds, he really hadn't expected that the hug after the game would be the one that put the most pressure on him.

But it's okay, it's all in the past.

After a brief handshake and hug with the EDG coaching staff and other personnel, Lin Ruo calmly led the way out of the soundproof room of the lounge.

The cheers and excitement of the crowd reached their peak at this moment, because the audience saw Lin Ruo, the man who was always the most dazzling on the field.

Suddenly, someone shouted "God Lin!" and then another person followed suit.

The entire stadium was chanting EDG's name, but at this moment, all 50,000 people shouted "Lin Shen" in unison.

Hearing the shouts, Lin Ruo walked calmly to the other side of the IG rest room with a smile, and the other EDG teammates quickly followed.

As soon as the door to the soundproof room opened, the members of IG, who had been hanging their heads, raised their hands.

Theshy, pulling at his hair, was somewhat at a loss. All he knew was that the clamor of support outside the soundproof room made him feel uneasy at this moment. When he saw Lin Ruo coming over, he took the initiative to bow his head and shake hands.

The scene from the fourth inning is still replaying in his mind.

He clearly picked Irelia, the champion he was most confident in, but just like when he played tanks before, he didn't make any difference, especially considering the kick Lee Sin used to take advantage of his dash.

It seems like it's still a side effect.

You spent so much time developing in the early game, only to wait for Lee Sin to come and kick you before you were eliminated, right?

TheShy was speechless.

When Lin Ruo walked up to Prince Ning, the latter's expression was more conflicted than anyone else's. However, after seeing his opponent, who had defeated him, reach out, he calmed down.

All of Prince Ning's emotions boiled down to two words: submission.

It’s okay not to accept it.

From the Spring Split to the Summer Split, not to mention the regular season matches, they've already faced off twice in the playoffs in best-of-five series, and both times he was soundly defeated.

Back then, I could be upset, but now I really have to admit defeat.

There are no more than three things.

And IG has now been defeated by EDG three times.

Once he let go of his competitive spirit, Prince Ning felt that everything suddenly became clear.

At least they won a game against EDG for the third time, instead of being constantly speedrunned like before. Moreover, he even won the MVP in this game by defeating Lin Ruo, so isn't that a success in itself?

Losing to EDG is not shameful, and losing to Lin Ruo is even less shameful.

The Prince of Ning, having come to terms with it, gave Lin Ruo a hug: "Congratulations, you bastard, you're too fierce. Meeting you was really my bad luck."

"You're in for a rough time from now on."

Lin Ruo smiled and walked over to Rookie's side. Rookie was still lying on the table, while JK was patting his back and comforting him, indicating that it was time to get up and shake hands.

Reminded, Rookie quickly stood up with red eyes and shook hands with Lin Ruo.

Lin Ruo didn't know what to say, so she gave JK a understanding hug and then went to JK's side. JK, who had a relatively good attitude, was the only one among the five IG players who could manage a wry smile, but looking at Lin Ruo, he couldn't help but want to complain:
"Idol, could you please not be so intense next year?"

"No way, I want to win three consecutive championships." Lin Ruo responded very modestly.

JK shook his head. Did this mean there would be no chance of winning the championship next year?

It wasn't until later that he realized he was overthinking things, because it was impossible the year after next, since Lin Ruo wanted to win four consecutive championships, and even more so five.

In League of Legends, with each version update, no player can stay at their peak forever. But Lin Ruo and JK really don't dare to have any illusions about their own downfall.

The only hope is that Riot Games will target Lin Ruo during the offseason.

That won't work either. Last year we were focused on nerfing him, but he switched to jungling.

If Riot Games dares to nerf players this year, they might announce a mid-lane switch overnight, which would be terrifying.

Thinking about all this, JK suddenly realized that he seemed to have emerged from the shadow of failure. However, when he looked up and saw Lin Ru shaking hands with Bao Lan, he thought, well, the shadow is still there.

However, there was no further footage of them; everything that followed belonged to the victors.

...

Amidst the roaring cheers of the crowd, the five members of EDG emerged from the IG players' bench and walked to the center of the stage, where this year's World Championship trophy was placed.

Guan Zeyuan was full of passion on stage:
"Congratulations to EDG, they have made history. They are still the only team in the LPL with a world championship, and they are also the first team in the LPL to win back-to-back championships in history."

"Yes, after watching all the matches this year, we know that this championship is not accidental. Although EDG's roster has changed compared to last year, their dominance this year is still unprecedented. They defeated all challengers and defended their crown."

Wang Duoduo echoed, while also turning his attention to the disappointed IG: "I hope that all the audience members at the venue and in front of the screen can give IG a round of applause. Although they did not defeat EDG, it does not mean they have failed. Since the start of this World Championship, IG has been giving us surprises all the time. They defeated KT in the quarterfinals and swept FNC in the semifinals. They deserve our praise."

Remember nodded and said, "IG has tried their best today, but it's okay. This final internal battle has already proven to be a foregone conclusion."

"What does this prove? It proves that our LPL is the undisputed number one region right now!"

The words fell.

This inevitably leads to speculation.

Two years ago, how many people would have imagined that LPL would become the number one region?

Not only did they become the top region, but they also achieved this honor on the home turf of a Korean team.

In the past two years, EDG and other LPL teams have won all the international championships, making this the number one region without any doubt.

Just as the audience was chanting EDG's name wildly, the EDG players standing in the center of the stage represented all the glory of the LPL.

The live stream chat was already flooded with comments.

[EDG is awesome! They're the first LPL club to have two world championships. Other teams will have to win their first world championship before they can surpass them, haha, that's a bit of a joke.]

This is EDG! They're amazing!

[It's not that EDG is too strong; have you forgotten what EDG used to be like? Please watch your wording: it's that EDG with Lin is too strong.]

[Great, great, great! EDG is awesome, and Lin is even more awesome!]

Last year in the World Championship finals against SKT, Lin single-handedly dominated the entire match. This year, it's still Lin single-handedly carrying the team. How can he not be amazing?

Yes, it's already quite impressive that IG made it to the finals this year. Like I said, losing to EDG isn't shameful.

[I have a feeling that EDG might lift the trophy again next year. Look at Lin's performance, he's really showing no fluctuations at all.]

...

LPL viewers can only feel endless emotions when facing this EDG team. No one knows whether EDG will form a new team after this year.

But they know that as long as Lin Ruo is there, this EDG team will never lack so-called competitiveness.

"Come on, let's raise a glass!"

On the central stage under the cover of night, golden raindrops fell from all directions, while the audience below shouted wildly.

Without hesitation, the five members of EDG, along with their coach and substitutes, raised the championship trophy at Lin Ruo's call.

This is EDG's second championship trophy, and also LPL's second championship trophy.

"We are the champions, we are still the champions!"

While the three commentators on the field were still celebrating wildly, the "Roaring Emperor" from the LCK commentary booth had already walked onto the stage. After witnessing EDG lift the championship trophy, he once again unleashed his infectious voice:
"Let's congratulate EDG once again on winning the 2018 League of Legends World Championship!"

In fact, most of the audience members were Chinese, and not many of them could understand what he was saying.

But this did not stop the audience from cheering wildly in such an atmosphere.

The Roaring Emperor, suppressing his embarrassment, went to the center of the stage to greet all the EDG players. After winning the championship, the first thing he naturally did was talk about his feelings about winning.

The Roaring Emperor, who didn't follow the interview order, immediately handed the microphone to Lin Ruo in the center: "Lin Ruo, you kicked four times in the fourth round, and almost every kick was enough to change the game. How do you feel about winning the world championship in this global finals?"

Lin Ruo, who was very considerate of the LPL audience, took the microphone and briefly repeated the question: "How do you feel about winning the championship?"

He then smiled and said, "It's not as exciting as when I won the championship for the first time, but it will definitely be much more exciting than winning it next year."

After saying that, Lin Ruo repeated it in Korean, emphasizing that she relied on her own efforts.

The scene erupted in a deafening roar.

It's perfectly normal to say that it's not as exciting as winning the first championship, since the significance of the first championship usually far exceeds that of subsequent championships. However, to say that it's definitely more exciting than winning the third championship is obviously a bit ridiculous.

After winning the championship a second time, winning it a third time would certainly make one's emotions more subdued, since one is already used to it.

But you've only just won your second title, how can you be thinking so far ahead...?

After the initial screams, the LPL audience at the scene couldn't stop laughing.

It has to be their Lin Shen, he's just too hilarious.

[This is too arrogant! How can someone be so arrogant? He just won his second title and he's already thinking about his third. Is he even human? Oh, it's Lin Ruo. Then it makes sense. He's not human, he's a god!]

[Lin Shen's statement is actually too modest. I think he can win five championships, and even a sixth. I suggest he keep winning until League of Legends becomes obsolete.]

[Take as many championships as you want, I won't object, it's not like I'm the one being beaten.]

[Our Lin Shen just wants to win five championships and become the number one player in League of Legends, what's wrong with that?]

The LPL live stream chat was filled with supportive comments.

However, the Korean live stream chat was full of questions when they saw this. How could someone be so arrogant, thinking about winning next year's championship after just winning the title? Is this not looking down on LCK?

That's true, after all, LCK is LPL's biggest competitor.

Doesn't this imply that LCK will never be able to beat EDG in the future?

[Damn it, that brat! Let's send someone to teach him a lesson next year.]

[Have faith in our GRF! They just joined the LCK and won the World Championship, reaching the semifinals. I believe they'll be even stronger next year, defeating EDG and leading us back to the long-awaited World Championship.]

[It doesn't matter anymore, as long as someone beats that brat Lin Ruo next year and lets him win the world championship, we really won't have any dominance anymore, and Faker will probably be pushed down too.]

This year has been embarrassing enough, okay? There will never be a time this humiliating again. It's bad enough that an LPL team won the championship on home soil in Korea, but what's even more terrifying is that our team didn't even make it to the finals.

...

Seeing EDG lift the trophy on their home turf is never something Korean viewers can watch as entertainment; it's something that makes them absolutely furious.

Especially now that Lin Ruo has given an interview and made a bold statement that he will win the championship next year.

Damn, I can't stand this!

However, when they had to pin their hopes on GRF, many Korean viewers became desperate again. Could they really rely on GRF?
Nobody knows if LCK can rebuild a top-tier team during the off-season.

Even the Roaring Emperor at this moment didn't know that he still had to say one thing but mean another and praise Lin Ruozhen for her fighting spirit.

But in his heart he thought, "This young man is too arrogant. But he has the means to do so. What can I do? There's nothing I can do."

After all, if you put this kind of talk on Western forums, it would be considered divine long ago.

[Lin is someone sent by God to rule League of Legends, isn't it normal for him to win three championships? I'd think it would be abnormal if he didn't win five later.]

Guys, I'm already imagining Lin coming to Europe to lift the trophy next year.

"Hey bro, what are you talking about? Why shouldn't Lin win the championship in America next year? You don't think the World Championship will necessarily be held in Europe next year, do you?"

Is it important for you to discuss this? Regardless of whether Lin wins the championship in Europe or the Americas next year, I will go to the stadium to worship my God. That's called loyalty to God.

Clearly, more dedicated Western audiences are already thinking about how to celebrate Lin's third title next year. After all, as the saying goes, Lin's words have never been proven wrong.

If even they don't believe in the God of Forest, then who will?

Yes, yes, those who don't believe it are already preparing for the awards ceremony.

After the victory interview, all the staff members came on stage one by one, including the head of Riot Games Korea and the hostesses holding the championship medal.

At this point, the EDG members, now dressed in their championship black uniforms, shook hands with the Riot Games executive.

When he walked up to Lin Ruo, the Riot Games manager stopped to exchange pleasantries: "Congratulations, Lin, you've won the World Championship again this year."

Lin Ruo smiled and said the same thing again: "We'll win it again next year."

"No, no, no, everything could change drastically next year." The Riot Games executive patted his shoulder, then smiled and shook his head, practically saying that there could never be a dominant force in League of Legends.

After receiving the medal, Lin Ruo still lowered her head and bit it to confirm whether it was pure gold or not. But it didn't matter; even if this one wasn't pure, the one after it definitely was.

After the awards ceremony concluded, the once-proud Roaring Emperor waved his hand and raised the microphone high: "Dear viewers, we are about to present our last award. Who is the most dazzling contestant in this final? Who will be the FMVP of this final?"

It was still a game without any suspense, just like last year when everyone in the Bird's Nest was chanting the same name at this moment, and this year is no exception.

If so, it's just that the award ceremony is held at a different time.

Or perhaps it's because this year's player is in the jungle position, so the stats might not be as impressive as last year.

But it doesn't affect the result at all.

(End of this chapter)