Chapter 760: A Bit Different

Changzhang, you really can't refute what he said.

Although VG is invincible this season, looking at the entire history of LPL since its founding, EDG is indeed the most conspicuous symbol.

Moreover, VG's miraculous path this year was also walked by EDG in the S4 season.

If we compare league honors, EDG has four championships, while VG has only one.

Comparing international tournament honors, VG has an MSI championship, EDG also has one; VG is an Intercontinental Tournament champion, EDG is also……

You say Jiao Shen is a world finals champion?

But VG is not.

If we talk about individual honors of team members, last year's EDG also had the S4 champion mid laner Pang Dajiangjun, plus another runner-up Deft.

So even Liang Yan, who had watched the trash-talk MV in advance, couldn't help but admit that Changzhang truly is a genius of trash talk, able to find even this miraculous angle……

In the VIP viewing room on the second floor of the stands, Ding Jun watched Changzhang on the big screen above the stage, wearing a smug smile, and let out a dark hum.

Sitting beside him, Lu Wenjun patted the back of his hand and said calmly, 'Don't worry, they won't be laughing soon.'

Sitting on the other side, Gao Jun let out two ha's.

Lu Wenjun's remark has two meanings: one is the final currently underway, and the other is the upcoming S7 World Championship. Although Lu Wenjun does not involve himself in specific training and competition work, Gao Jun reports the team's training and competition status to him every so often, including the win rate against SSG in their practice matches over the past half month, which Lu Wenjun is fully aware of.

Therefore, Lu Wenjun has a very clear understanding of his team's actual strength.

Perhaps SSG cannot be called the strongest team in the LCK, but VG, which achieved an astonishing 70% win rate against SSG, is definitely one of the world's top-tier teams.

EDG, what do you have to fight us with?

……

The camera switched to the commentator's desk.

PDD and 55kai appeared together in front of the camera, sitting side by side in the middle of the commentator's desk, with Wawa and Rita on the left and right.

Many viewers were somewhat surprised by the commentator's desk lineup; although everyone already knew that PDD and 55kai would appear on the finals commentator's desk, it was surprising that Wawa showed up there—so who is on the analyst's desk?

Guan Zeyuan and Miller are definitely there, and there's another one?

The livestream was noisy, the bullet comments were bustling, and guesses flew thick and fast.

Wawa then spoke up amid the lively atmosphere: 'Alright, we've just watched the splendid Peking Opera opening ceremony and the players' domineering pre-match declarations from both teams, but the match still needs some time to prepare. Before that, we want to chat with two well-known former professional players about this match—so... shall we let PDD teacher go first?'

PDD smiled sheepishly, about to speak, when 55kai next to him hastily raised his hand to grab the floor: 'Me! Me! I'll go first!'

'Oh? 55kai teacher is eager to speak—alright, let's hear his thoughts first!'

'It's like this: a few days ago I was streaming the semifinals, when VG swept 3-0 WE I said VG was a lock for the championship, EDG had no chance! Many viewers didn't believe me and wanted to bet against me, I said that was absolutely great! Then I just……'

'Hey wait, wait, wait!' Wawa hurriedly interrupted 55kai, giving an embarrassed laugh: 'This... 55kai teacher, some things we just need to know, but we can't say them here.'

55kai blinked: 'Oh, can't we say it?'

Wawa: 'Can't say, can't say.'

55kai: 'I just made a bet with the viewers that if VG swept 3-0 they'd crowdfund a rocket for me—can't we say that?'

Wawa: '……'

You've already said it, damn it!!!

'Come on, let's hear what unique insights PDD teacher has!'

Wawa hurriedly changed the topic, fearing that if 55kai said another word the whole livestream would be gone—not because the platform has the power to ban LPL's official stream, but because some lines crossed mean death; nowadays online regulations are much stricter than two years ago, even cigarettes aren't allowed to appear in the stream (PDD teacher's antics episode -1), let alone gambling.

Rita remained silent, just snickering on the side.

Following PDD teacher, who also (with a guilty conscience) gave a commentary, basically slightly favoring VG, overall predicting a 6-4 win rate, aiming to offend neither side.

After chatting for about ten or so minutes, the match finally officially began.

The camera cut to the analyst's desk, from left to right respectively:

Miller, Changmao, Guan Zeyuan, Shen Chao.

Four analysts!

This lineup, swapping Changmao for Wawa, basically constitutes the whole face of LPL.

Shen Chao has also been hot lately; apparently Ya is trying to push him, and sometimes the stream's popularity can even reach the coattails of the two platform big brothers, PDD and 55kai.

However, when it comes to popularity, even the three of them combined can't beat Liang Yan, but active players aren't considered streamers and don't make a living from streaming, so they don't participate in the ranking.

Of course, Changmao isn't terrible either; it's just that he's a bit biased, and his work is becoming increasingly perfunctory—he'll probably retire after this season.

Actually, if Changmao were an LPL person, he'd probably have been removed long ago; it's just that he was parachuted in by Riot, and LPL lacks the authority to fire him, so he's managed to stay until now.

Welcome to the commentary desk, hello everyone I'm Chang Mao. Today it's me, Teacher Miller, Teacher Ze Yuan, and the mystery guest Shen Chao bringing you the live commentary of this summer grand final. Well, no more nonsense, both sides' BP has already started—on the left, Blue Side EDG; on the right, Hong Se Fang VG!

EDG's luck is not bad today—they won the coin toss and got the Blue Side for the first game, which adds a bit to their chances of winning this match.

Yes, EDG started by banning EZ... Speaking of which, Teacher Shen Chao, what do you think of the BP for this version?

Um, looking at this version, actually everyone is basically learning VG's incense burner system, right? Most games basically revolve around picking those few supports that can build the incense burner to choose their lineup. But... this match might be a bit different from the previous ones.

Oh? What's different?

Because I looked at the 7.17 version update, I feel maybe everyone has been wrong before—it's likely sliding... Kalista.

No problem, you can just call the hero by their nickname—whatever feels natural.

Oh oh, I think maybe the sliding shoes are actually the strongest AD in this version; this hero is very likely to become the focus of the BP battle for both sides in this Bo5, and maybe even the Red Side will have to take a fixed ban slot.