Chapter 113: Anything Works

"A clean and neat three-to-zero!" Jide shouted, clicking his tongue: "EDG sweeps JDG! Successfully avenges themselves and holds their heads high as they advance to the LPL Grand Finals stage!"

"At the same time, we must congratulate them on becoming the first LPL team to step into the S12 arena!"

"I think EDG fans should have believed their main team could win today before the match, but perhaps not many fans could have guessed the specific score."

Miller followed up with a high-pitched voice: "As the playoffs progress to this point, EDG remains undefeated, and a 6-0 record in individual games can only be described as being in hot form! I wonder if their upcoming final opponent can break their undefeated golden body!"

"I still have to say that EDG's playoff journey this time was too well prepared," Wawa chimed in, singing along: "Ye has also proven to everyone that his performance dominating the regular season wasn't just a flash in the pan; he really can defeat all opponents!"

After this semi-final, Wawa now had infinite room for imagination regarding Ye Bo.

The meaning behind his words was not hard to understand.

Up to this point, Ye Bo had already played against and defeated almost all mid laners in the LPL, and even had solo-kill records against them!

This wasn't much for some veteran mid laners; after all, as long as you played long enough, theoretically, you would always collect them all, whether solo-killing or being solo-killed.

But one had to know, Ye Bo was just a rookie who had only played for half a season.

Most people only had one chance to play against him, and he still managed to do it!

Currently, the only ones who hadn't been solo-killed were Left Hand, and the OMG mid laner Creme, who had defeated EDG early in the summer season, whom he hadn't had a chance to play against.

So the barrage was also teasing, "We still don't know how high Creme's ceiling is!" and "Little Cream's gold content is still rising!"

The door to EDG's training room was pushed open violently, and the coaching staff members swarmed in.

"Wuhu~ We're in the finals!" Ye Bo raised his arms high.

"Nice!" Barrier had successfully avenged himself against his old rival, his face full of excitement: "We won!"

He stood up to pull Ye Bo beside him, shaking the other person's body: "Brother, you were too fierce!"

Not just him, the other three teammates all took off their headphones and crowded over to hug him, even the usually dull Viper was no exception.

Just because Ye Bo was absolutely the hero of the three-game victory in this revenge BO5 match!

"Master Ye, how come you seem to get fiercer the more you play? Did you find an experience bar to level up?" Brother Shengqiang grinned, looking like he had read too many fantasy novels.

"Indeed, solo-killing in all three games, I can only say this is Master Ye's gold content!" Meiko also shouted without holding back.

Although Viper's Chinese was quite good, his vocabulary was still lacking, and in the end, he only managed to squeeze out two simple, unadorned words.

"Awesome."

They had lost to JDG early in the summer season and knew how difficult this opponent was, plus JDG had finished the regular season in first place.

Even though they had made many preparations before the match, everyone was still under some pressure.

So even they themselves hadn't expected to be able to take it with such a score in the end!

And the key to it was clearly without a shred of doubt.

The four teammates knew too well, and let alone whether they could defeat JDG without this mid laner, but at the very least, it definitely wouldn't have been the way they won now!

First game, Sylas, the limit-kiting tower-dive solo-kill on Wukong opened the situation, and in the mid game, the Golden Staff shattered the counter-attack while simultaneously settling the game.

Second game, Gragas, the 45-degree look-back-and-pull-out pulled back the jungle collapse in one fell swoop, and in the end, he blocked and killed the life the opponent found in the cracks with his own strength, killing the game.

Third game, that went without saying; not only was it the most simple and unadorned point-break, but more importantly, it was the reappearance of the combination of shot-calling and strategic game.

From level one, he frequently guessed the opponent's thoughts and intentions, which was the key to winning the third game!

And then the spirit snake double-chain caught the key jungler, directly crushing the opponent's most important lineup core, until the whole game became his performance show!

Ye Bo was absolutely worthy of being called "Mr. Key"!

And on the other side, at the defeated JDG base.

Almost the moment the game ended, it began to be filled with smoke.

Feng Xuegao's face turned blue and white, and after finishing one stick after two bites, it still wasn't enough, so he searched for another Kouweiwang to chew on, which finally settled his mood.

Homme was busy comforting JDG's big and small princes, top and jungle 369 and Kanavi.

"Jinhyeok, don't be discouraged, you actually played quite well in these few games, you found opportunities in several waves."

"Mainly, it's just that we exposed too much in the semi-finals, they really did a lot of research on you..."

Homme was also telling the truth; in his view, Kanavi's performance in these few games had no Waterloo, and it could be said that he found key opportunities in every game.

The Wukong engage in the first game, the Kindred counter-jungling in the second game, and the Bel'Veth mechanics in the third game.

But there was no way.

Since someone could find hope, someone would be able to extinguish it.

JDG's most comfortable playstyle was letting 369 pick a tank and wait for the jungler, and then Yagao used a utility playstyle to be a dog for Kanavi, although Yagao's mages were actually played quite well.

But player style and champion positioning didn't need to be consistent.

Just like Kanavi himself, the outside world thought he was a jungle-carry player.

But in reality, what Kanavi was truly good at was the jungle-carry playstyle on non-jungle-carry champions; in the S10 jungle-carry version, his performance was actually not as good as extreme jungle-carry players like Canyon and SofM.

With teammates playing around him, as long as his farming was good enough, he could crush the whole game with his individual ability!

But clearly, EDG had insight into this style, and through different ways of counter-play in the three games, they stubbornly and tightly curbed his farming in all three games, leaving him with no room to exert his strength.

These two also used Korean to have a "encrypted conversation" for a few sentences.

Yagao beside them couldn't understand.

But why did he vaguely feel like he heard a Korean homophone that sounded a bit like his own name...

"And 69, it's not a big problem, we still have a chance to return to the finals," Homme's attitude towards him was exceptionally gentle: "You can't break through Brother Shengqiang, but you can break through Dahuang, right?"

369 didn't speak, just nodded while gnawing on his fingernails.

He liked Homme because Homme would coax him and praise him regardless of whether they won or lost.

White Moon would only make him watch recordings!

Who wouldn't be rebellious!

However, when 369 thought of his dog-paddling Gnar in the second game, and his failed laning with Jayce in the first game.

He hurriedly searched for his phone in the drawer, turned it on, opened Weibo, and immediately closed the comment section function, setting it to "No one is allowed to comment."

369 generally had three stages.

The first stage was to confidently take out a carry champion, wanting to prove to people that he wasn't just someone who could only play tanks!

The second stage was to be stubborn and unconvinced, thinking it was all due to accidental reasons, and continue to prove it.

The third stage was to completely recognize that this person was a brother or a father, and then decisively transform into the turtle form of Ares, resolutely choosing pure tanks like Udyr, Malphite, etc., in the fifth-pick counter position.

And in this battle against EDG, because the mid and bottom lanes had performances of being exploded, compared to them, the top lane seemed stable.

So 369 was still in the middle of the first and second stages, preparing to definitely prove himself when he was about to play against the winner of the loser's bracket... and then amnesty the world and open the comment section!

369, who had regained his confidence, opened the official live broadcast room to check if any particularly hellish numbers appeared.

The live broadcast was just at the highlight replay segment.

Everyone watched LeBlanc's double-E double-tether operation that adjusted her positioning one more time, and at this moment, they only felt a bit dizzy.

"No, how did he dare to do that..." Yagao, who had recovered his health, couldn't help but complain.

"If he had taken one more step and broken the chain due to a mistake, he would have had no skills, and the three of them would have all died in that wave!"

"His mechanics are indeed very powerful," Kanavi, who had been sanctioned the worst, said in a muffled voice: "What's the problem? This is his signature move."

They weren't seeing this delayed E operation for the first time, and the principle was actually very simple.

But to pull it off in actual practice required testing too much.

Some things were just like that; knowing it was one thing, but using it in actual combat was a completely different thing!

The main reason was still insufficient proficiency; after all, everyone had to practice quite a few version champions every version, and compared to those top-tier signature players, the proficiency of professional players with each champion was slightly inferior.

Not to mention that some individuals were also of the Pokémon constitution, practicing one and then throwing it away.

The second was the stability Homme had thought of before.

The more important the node, the more polarized each player's performance would be; some people liked to hide and wait for the opponent to expose flaws, while others liked to actively initiate attacks in the cracks.

Homme had to admit at this moment.

His thoughts before the match were a bit simple... or it could be said that he still underestimated Ye Bo's mechanical ability.

Underestimated the opponent's ability to create miracles.

Dangerous operations were indeed dangerous, but the effects they could bring also corresponded to that danger, and this was the value of these operations.

Homme was full of apprehension towards the opponent, but as a gold-medal veteran coach, he was actually even more respectful of this trait in his heart.

This was the so-called "Tournament-type player."

Although Homme hadn't coached Ye Bo and didn't know what the other person was like in real life.

But just by looking at the game content, he could completely affirm—don't even talk about what nervousness caused abnormal performance; if you brought some gongs and drums to Ye Bo when he was playing a match, this guy would probably get even more excited!

This trait was absolutely a nuclear-weapon-level talent on the professional stage.

Some people had poor mentalities, and their performance was fierce in ranked and training games, but when they really went on stage, they started to shake, as if they couldn't get feedback.

But this person clearly didn't need people to worry about this problem.

Homme only felt a bit "envious" that the opponent's coach could have such a player.

"Three consecutive MVPs in the semi-finals, that's really fierce!" Barrier was overjoyed, sincerely congratulating Ye Bo: "He really beat Gao Gao until he was confused, I feel like even Left Hand wouldn't work, at least we'd have to change to Fei Fei!"

Online matches couldn't have too many fancy segments, and the post-match segment proceeded extremely quickly.

If it weren't for that last Renata blast in the second game, the MVP should have been Kalista.

But the result caused by that wave was clearly crucial, which was that operation that made several voters temporarily change their votes.

So this was also Ye Bo's official photo appearing for the third time today.

9/1/9 KDA, 28.00% team damage share, 120.4% damage conversion rate, +5050 economic lead in the matchup...

MVP count reached 22 (3)!

"22 MVPs in a single season, little Ye Bo, are you going to heaven?"

Mingkai's legs couldn't even close, completely forgetting that he had just clamored to wait for Ye Bo to return and teach this guy a lesson by giving him a lemon.

The highest record for MVPs in a single season in the LPL was held by Doinb and Scout, both at 16, followed by Rookie and Xiaohu at 14.

In fact, the 17 Ye Bo had at the end of the regular season had already broken the record.

As a result, coming to the playoffs, he was still constantly refreshing it and pulling away the gap!

Mingkai also used to be the one at the top of the MVP list back in the day, and he even held it for three consecutive seasons, from the spring and summer of 2015-2016.

But his highest record was only 15!

Thinking of the record that even he, who was invincible in the LPL jungle wars back then and even achieved a season-long winning record, couldn't break.

Now it was so easily surpassed, and clearly with higher gold content!

Mingkai only felt a real sense of shock.

"The interview is ready."

The staff came to notify, and the EDG group moved to the room next door to accept the post-match group interview.

Ye Bo, in a great mood, walked in the first place, but suddenly remembered something, turned his head and asked Mingkai: "Hey, Factory Manager, is the final said to be offline?"

Mingkai nodded: "It should be played, the popularity is so high that the officials don't want to give it up, but because the lockdown is still very strict, I guess the seats won't be open much."

Ye Bo chuckled upon hearing this: "Then, can you get me two internal tickets when the time comes? I want to get two for my parents!"

Ye Bo thought of the time before he left home, when he had bragged to his parents.

Saying something like, "Wait until I reach the finals and I'll let you come see it, I'll have to get you tickets then! Because my matches might not be able to be bought by then!"

Of course, this harsh talk was mainly aimed at the old man.

The old lady had mentioned several times that she wanted to come to the scene to be his "support group," although Ye Bo said this thing wasn't a runway concert and didn't have a support group...

Ye Bo had originally thought that the regular season BO3 was too short and not worth watching, and it was too far to come to Magic City, so he would wait until he entered the playoffs to let the old lady come.

As a result, he didn't expect that as soon as he reached the playoffs, it would be locked down and moved online!

"That's definitely no pro... hiss, uh, there's a tiny little problem." Mingkai had originally wanted to blurt it out, as this was clearly the smallest thing.

But as soon as he thought about what he was going to do in a moment, his top-tier "gank" instinct played out in time, and he hit the brakes.

"The official finals originally wanted to have an offline venue with no people, but later they spent a lot of effort to pass the audit and get some seats, but I guess the seats are very tight..."

"How about this, you promise me to be restrained in the interview later, just endure it for now! I guarantee I will get them for you!"

"Actually, it's not that we don't let you talk trash, isn't there a trash-talk segment for the finals? You can say whatever you want then, I absolutely won't care!"

Ye Bo thought it was something else, patting his chest hard: "Oh, just this!"

"You just rest assured, Factory Manager, I guarantee that in today's interview, I absolutely won't say more than 7 words in a sentence!"

"OK, OK." Mingkai nodded with satisfaction.

Thinking that today he should finally not be tortured by operations and the boss.

However, the other few people in EDG didn't know why they were all stealing smiles.

Arriving at the arranged interview room.

The three people who were just at the commentary desk appeared in the frame and began to ask questions.

The questions asked to the other three people before were all considered standard, that is, when asking Viper, they focused on the selection of Yasuo in the first game, as well as the carry performance of Kalista in the second game.

But Viper's answer was that he was not satisfied with his performance.

He thought that the mistake in the release of Yasuo's W in the first game, and the positioning in the second game when Kalista stood forward, almost gave opportunities.

Actually, mechanical mistakes were very normal; if you took a magnifying glass to look at every wave of a player's performance, everyone would definitely be able to find a few mistakes, it was just a matter of size.

Viper's performance in these few games was definitely not bad, and logically speaking, he shouldn't be so dissatisfied.

It was just that compared to the other one in the team... he suddenly felt that he was a bit lacking.

"So I think reducing mistakes might be the thing we need to do most at the moment."

"Fortunately, we have someone to back us up."

"This feeling is very good."

The three commentators on the screen understood and applauded with smiles.

Then the microphone was passed to Barrier.

Jide asked about the jungle game between Barrier in the second and third games, where he was counter-jungled and counter-jungled back, and how he evaluated the opponent Kanavi's performance.

"Kanavi is definitely a very powerful jungler, I really didn't expect the route he took to counter-jungle me in the second game... but fortunately, Master Ye was fierce and carried me!"

"As for picking Trundle in the third game, it was mainly because of champion counter-play."

"But this really wasn't prepared in advance, everyone also knows that Master Ye is our Zhuge Liang strategist, he had a sudden inspiration during the BP and gave me a trick."

"I was actually playing this matchup for the first time, and it turned out to be really effective!"

The three commentators immediately looked sideways at it.

Barrier's words also instantly attracted heated discussion in the barrage.

【At? Master Ye also come and carry me fiercely, I've already set up my posture ——— =_|￣|o】

【TMD, get out of here, you anti-social fan!】

【Holy crap? Killing through the LPL mid lane is one thing, but he can also design lineups on the spot, Master Ye is proficient in so many subjects!?】

【What is called a hexagonal mid laner!】

【Master Ye cut his mid lane! Master Ye cut his lower plate! Master Ye cut his upper eyes! Master Ye cut his crotch jungle!】

【Every master has their own strengths and weaknesses, this is very normal, as for me, I understand everything a billion points.】

Finally, it came to Ye Bo.

Ye Bo took the microphone and showed a harmless smile to the camera.

"Oh, okay, finally it's our MVP for today's three games! The extremely dazzling player Ye Bo."

The three commentators each asked one question.

Miller was the one who asked the most routine and cliché question first.

"After winning this match, as a player who successfully stepped into the World Championship as soon as he stepped onto the stage, how do you feel now?"

"Very happy!"

Ye Bo's brevity made the Factory Manager, who was supervising behind the camera, show a satisfied smile.

That's right!

Say less and make fewer mistakes, wait for the trash-talk segment of the promotional video to talk trash, everyone talks together, and you won't be so conspicuous.

Miller was very confused by Ye Bo's simple answer today and couldn't help but continue to ask: "Uh, then, who do you think you will favor more for the upcoming grand finals opponent?"

Ye Bo didn't answer immediately this time, but settled down a bit.

"Finals? Anything works, we will win!"

The three commentators all widened their eyes.

Mingkai also widened his dead-fish eyes.

And he noticed a detail that others didn't notice—Ye Bo's right hand, which was lying on the table, made a "six" gesture.

It seemed to be counting.

Wawa next door immediately asked: "In these three games, player Ye not only performed perfectly, but also contributed many wonderful operations in every game that were worthy of the MVP level. Besides the most wonderful ones, there are, for example, Sylas's air operations, Gragas's geometric barrels, LeBlanc's kill show..."

"Then may I ask, have you practiced those magical operations you made in advance, or are they all based on on-the-spot improvisation?"

"Practiced! Practice more, not difficult!" Ye Bo answered naturally and quickly.

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【<>, <>】

【Understood! Today's persona is the cold-hearted cup-loading king! Indeed, you loaded the cup!】

【Translator Imperial Historian is online: <>; <>】

【Broken, watching a match, my hands suddenly disappeared!】

【Wait! You like to load the cup, right? Our Sailor Galaxy Battleship will definitely enter the finals! Wait for me, Shui Shui, to teach you how to load the cup! Hand-to-hand cure you!】

【Did anyone notice that Master Ye's right hand has been making gestures, but his left hand has been clenched into a fist, what does this mean? ———— It means Left Hand is a big zero! Left Hand really doesn't work!】

Mingkai was already on the verge of darkness before his eyes.

He had already thought of the scene where his own operations would send him more than a dozen 60-second WeChat voice messages in a moment.

Finally, it was Jide's turn.

He also asked a relatively routine question: "EDG's current state is so hot, then regarding the outlook of the whole team's goals this year, are there any clear goals, for example, do you have the confidence to defend the Silver Dragon Cup again?"

Ye Bo clearly broke his fingers a few times on his hand this time, confirming the number of words.

Then he sank his energy into his dantian, used all his strength to make a sound from his throat, and at the same time raised his little fist with great momentum!

"Of course!"

"We! Are! The! Champions!"

The teammates also very cooperatively shouted along.

At this moment, the popularity of the live broadcast room and Mingkai's blood pressure both exploded!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 114 =====