Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• V5's unconventional champion picks disrupt EDG's strategy, with Gwen, Renata Glasc, and Kalista as their first three picks.
• Both teams' junglers start in the top area due to strong bot lane clash potential.
• V5's bot lane (Kalista + Renata Glasc) secures First Blood against EDG's Lucian + Nami combo at level 2.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen (Xiao Zhen), the new ADC for V5, demonstrates exceptional skill and proficiency with Kalista, mirroring IMP's playstyle.
• Meiko, EDG's support, recognizes the familiar movements of V5's ADC and suspects they are imitating IMP.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and innovation in competitive gaming.
• The impact of new champions and strategies on the game's meta.
• The influence of past professional players (like IMP) on current players' styles and strategies.

Character Interactions

• V5's bot lane (Luo Zhen and his support) work together seamlessly, showcasing excellent coordination and teamwork.
• Meiko and Viper (EDG's bot lane) struggle to adapt to V5's unconventional strategy, leading to a lost lane and First Blood.
• Ming, watching the match, also recognizes the familiar playstyle of V5's ADC, hinting at a shared history with IMP.

• V5's bot lane gains an advantage early, with Kalista building Berserker's Greaves and dodging Lucian's Q skill.
• V5 calls for a jungler gank in the bot lane, leading to a 3-for-2 trade in favor of V5, with Kalista getting a triple kill.
• 369's Gwen plays steadily, forcing Brother Saint to play cautiously in the top lane.
• EDG's jungler targets the top lane, but 369 is prepared and doesn't give up kills easily.
• V5 takes the dragon and dives the bot lane tower, leading to a trade of lives and a double kill for Kalista.
• Luo Zhen's Kalista plays aggressively, prioritizing the enemy support's death to maintain pressure on the bot lane.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Zhen's Kalista dominates the bot lane, securing a 3:0 score and a significant advantage.
• V5 focuses on the bot lane, securing early experience and items, while EDG struggles to keep up.
• Both teams prepare for the Dragon Soul teamfight, with EDG aiming to make a comeback.
• V5 successfully defends against EDG's engage, securing the Dragon and winning the teamfight.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen's Kalista shows exceptional skill and patience, not using Flash recklessly and building defensive items like Shieldbow and Zhonya's Hourglass.
• 369 improves his defensive playstyle, using Ghost and Flash to survive in the top lane without dying.
• EDG players struggle to adapt to Luo Zhen's playstyle, comparing it to IMP's but finding it more patient and calculated.

Significant Themes

• The importance of patience and calculated decision-making in competitive gaming.
• The impact of individual skill and strategy on team performance.
• The role of experience and adaptability in facing new challenges.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen's interactions with his teammates show his growing confidence and leadership, as he provides strategic insights and encourages his teammates.
• EDG players struggle to understand and adapt to Luo Zhen's playstyle, leading to frustration and confusion.
• Off-stage, JKL and LWX discuss Luo Zhen's learning of their playstyles, finding it amusing and potentially beneficial to their reputations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• V5 secures the Elemental Dragon Soul in the first game using a clever trap involving Nami's and Renata Glasc's ultimates.
• V5 wins the first game, but loses the second, intentionally giving EDG a victory to fulfill an agreement with IMP.
• In the third game, both teams aim for a decisive victory to secure a playoff spot.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen (AK) continues to grow and adapt, showing emotional intelligence and restraint in the second game.
• Saint Gun Brother (EDG's coach) acknowledges Luo Zhen's potential and growth.
• Karsa (EDG's jungler) steps up to carry the final game after being targeted by the meta and his team.

Significant Themes

• The importance of social graces and emotional intelligence in professional gaming.
• The meta targeting championship junglers in their second year.
• The contrast between victory and defeat, and the emotions they evoke in fans and players.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen and IMP's agreement regarding Luo Zhen's training and promotion.
• Saint Gun Brother's mentorship and support for Luo Zhen.
• Karsa's determination to carry the final game and his banter with PPGOD.
• The friendly rivalry and mutual respect between the players of both teams.

Key Plot Points and Events

• V5's bot lane, with PPGOD's Karma and Luo Zhen's Zeri, is extremely stable and dominant in the early game.
• EDG focuses on ganking V5's top lane, with Jarvan IV targeting 369's Aatrox.
• V5's jungler, Karsa's Hecarim, and mid laner, Rookie's Ryze, successfully gank and kill EDG's mid laner, Scout's Galio, at Level 6.
• V5 aims to take the Rift Herald at Level 6, while EDG is hesitant to fight due to V5's strong composition.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen's Zeri, trained by JKL, demonstrates exceptional skill and understanding of the champion, but struggles with mana management.
• PPGOD's Karma shows impressive skill and game awareness, successfully supporting and following up on ganks.
• 369's Aatrox faces constant pressure from EDG's Jarvan IV, but manages to hold his own.
• Rookie's Ryze showcases strategic thinking and foresight, predicting EDG's Level 6 play and disrupting it.

Significant Themes

• The importance of early game tempo and lane management.
• The impact of a strong bot lane on the overall game.
• The strategic value of disrupting the enemy's planned tempo.

Character Interactions

• PPGOD and Luo Zhen work well together in the bot lane, with PPGOD providing support and pressure, and Luo Zhen focusing on farming and dodging skillshots.
• Rookie, Karsa, and PPGOD coordinate a successful gank in mid lane, demonstrating strong teamwork.
• 369 and Karsa communicate about the top lane situation, with 369 expressing his frustration at the constant ganks and Karsa promising to help him later.

Key Plot Points and Events

• V5 secures river vision and decides to engage with EDG near the Rift Herald.
• EDG retreats, and both teams exchange resources (Rift Herald for Dragon).
• V5 pushes the bottom lane with the Rift Herald, and EDG ambushes them.
• Luo Zhen's Zeri flanks EDG's backline, catching them off guard and turning the team fight in V5's favor.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen (Saint Gun Brother) demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability by flanking the enemy backline.
• Karsa shows experienced decision-making by using his ultimate to counter EDG's initial aggression.
• EDG's players, particularly Meiko and Viper, express surprise and frustration at Luo Zhen's unexpected move.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and strategic thinking in team fights.
• The importance of communication and coordination among team members.
• The role of the AD carry in team fights and the expectations placed upon them.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen and Karsa work together to turn the tide of the team fight.
• Meiko and Viper express frustration and disbelief at Luo Zhen's flanking maneuver.
• The V5 team shows resilience and adaptability in the face of EDG's ambush.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Zhen discovers a new playstyle, "Steal People Flow Zeri," to gain gold by stealing kills from the enemy support.
• V5 secures an advantage in a team fight, but Luo Zhen falls into EDG's trap and is killed.
• V5 pushes down almost all of EDG's outer turrets, but 369 intentionally feeds to bait EDG into a fight.
• V5 fakes a dragon fight to lure EDG into a trap, killing Gragas but not taking the dragon.
• V5 pushes EDG's mid lane, regaining initiative for the next Dragon Soul teamfight.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen shows adaptability and strategic thinking by discovering a new playstyle and understanding the enemy's psychology.
• 369 demonstrates patience and team play by intentionally feeding to bait EDG.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and strategic thinking in the face of adversity.
• Team play and understanding the enemy's psychology to gain an advantage.
• The contrast between the LCK and LPL playstyles.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen and 369 work together to outmaneuver EDG, showing trust and understanding between them.
• Luo Zhen's long-winded chatter serves to distract and reassure his teammates, showing his care for their mental state.
• V5's team voice chat reveals their camaraderie and shared sense of humor.

Plot Points & Events

• V5 and EDG are in a BO3 match. V5 is leading 2:0, and the final game is underway.
• V5 baits EDG into a fight around the Elemental Dragon but then surprises them by base stealing.
• EDG rushes back to defend, but 369's Aatrox stalls them, buying time for V5's base steal.
• V5 successfully base steals, and EDG's Nexus is destroyed, giving V5 the win and a spot in the Spring Split playoffs.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen (AK) continues to show his eccentric personality, flirting with the commentators and expressing his desire to go on stage for the post-match interview.
• 369's Aatrox plays a crucial role in stalling EDG, showcasing his strategic thinking and teamwork.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected and unorthodox strategies used by V5, such as base stealing, to secure victory.
• The contrast between V5's and EDG's playstyles and the impact of their strategies on the audience and the commentators.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen interacts with the commentators, expressing his desire to go on stage and his displeasure at not being chosen.
• V5 members discuss their match against EDG, expressing their excitement and satisfaction with their victory.
• Luo Zhen exchanges WeChat contacts with EDG members, particularly Viper, expressing his admiration for him.

Summary of Chapter 71-72: "You Call This 'Steady'?" and "Only a Flying Kick is Needed"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Zhen and PPGOD discuss the monotony of a professional player's life and the potential business of esports schools.
• Luo Zhen posts his partner expectations on his official account, causing an increase in his fans.
• V5 is about to play against JDG, with the coaches focusing on 369 due to the recent top lane trade.
• Luo Zhen teases 369 about finding him a job at a factory if he loses, causing 369 to feel pressured.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen shows his mischievous and chuunibyou side by teasing 369 and recommending him forums.
• 369 feels the pressure from his coaches and teammates, leading to mental exhaustion.
• Hong Mi shows concern for 369's mental state and encourages him to take the match seriously.

Significant Themes

• The monotony and pressure of a professional player's life.
• The importance of mental state and confidence in competitive gaming.
• The impact of public opinion and expectations on players.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen and PPGOD discuss their daily lives and the potential of esports schools.
• Luo Zhen teases 369 about finding him a job at a factory if he loses, causing 369 to feel pressured.
• Hong Mi shows concern for 369's mental state and encourages him to take the match seriously.
• The coaches focus on 369 due to the recent top lane trade, causing him to feel additional pressure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter discusses the strategic decisions and meta shifts in a professional League of Legends match between V5 and JDG.
• V5 initiates a level 1 invasion in the bot lane, securing first blood and early game advantages.
• Kog'Maw and Lulu's combination proves surprisingly effective, suppressing JDG's bot lane under their tower.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen (AK), the V5 ADC, shows improvement in his skills and confidence, having learned from world champion ADCs.
• 369, the V5 jungler, faces pressure due to the enemy jungler's unknown position and has to play cautiously.

Significant Themes

• The importance of early game advantages and lane priority.
• The psychological aspect of lane pressure and mental games in strategy.
• The power dynamics between different champion roles and compositions.

Character Interactions

• V5's teamwork is highlighted in their level 1 invasion strategy.
• The interaction between V5's bot lane (Luo Zhen and his support) and JDG's bot lane (Hope and Missing) is emphasized, with V5 gaining the upper hand.
• The top laners, Rich (JDG) and 369 (V5), are mentioned, with Rich's experience and 369's cautious playstyle noted.

Key Plot Points and Events

• V5's ADC, Luo Zhen, struggles with the current meta, which favors fighters over ADCs.
• V5's early game goes smoothly, but JDG's bottom lane faces difficulties.
• Kog'Maw's immortal survivability build is discussed, and Volibear's pick is analyzed.
• Gwen's bug and counter-strategies are explored, with 369 effectively defending against Rich's Gnar.
• Both teams execute four-man dives on the opposing lanes, leading to a 1-for-2 trade in V5's favor.
• V5 secures the Rift Herald, and both teams macro play, with V5 focusing on the vanguard and JDG on bounty points.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen's frustration with the ADC meta and his strategic thinking are highlighted.
• 369's improvement and growth are evident in his effective defense against Rich's Gnar.
• Kanavi's frustration and 369's envy of RNG's top lane treatment are revealed.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of ADCs in the current meta.
• The importance of adaptability and counter-strategies in professional play.
• The role of macro play and resource management in winning games.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen and 369 discuss strategies and 369's improvement.
• V5 players discuss and agree on 369's plan to split push top lane.
• Hong Mi, the coach, approves of 369's plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• V5's top laner, 369, plays Gwen aggressively, mimicking Janna's roaming playstyle to delay the bounty system.
• JDG realizes V5's strategy and the bounty system triggers late, putting them at a disadvantage.
• V5 secures the third Dragon Soul, which is the Resurrection Dragon Soul, giving them a significant advantage.
• The crucial Dragon Soul teamfight begins, with both teams' top laners joining the fight.

Character Developments

• 369's aggressive playstyle and self-reliance grow with each split push impact.
• Luo Zhen's Kog'Maw takes the initiative in the teamfight, switching targets to attack the front line and secure the Dragon.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategy in competitive gaming.
• The impact of economic advantages and item builds on gameplay and team dynamics.

Character Interactions

• 369 and Gnar engage in a fierce top lane battle, with 369's aggressive playstyle causing confusion on JDG's side.
• Luo Zhen's Kog'Maw communicates with his teammates, expressing his plan to take the initiative in the teamfight.
• The V5 team expresses concern about Luo Zhen's unconventional strategy but ultimately supports his decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• V5 uses a combination of Charm and knock-up to secure the Chemtech Dragon Soul, which resurrects Kog'Maw and turns the tide of the game.
• V5 wins the first game, leading 1-0 in the BO3 series.
• In the second game, JDG first-picks Gwen, leading to a 2-1 victory for V5.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen (player AL) shows strategic thinking and adaptability, using Kog'Maw effectively despite not being a meta pick.
• 369 (player AK) learns from his mistakes and prepares for a 1v1 solo match in the second game, but JDG's first-pick Gwen frustrates his plans.

Significant Themes

• The impact of meta changes and new patches on team strategies and champion picks.
• The importance of adaptability and learning from mistakes in competitive gaming.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen and Rookie work together to secure the Chemtech Dragon Soul, demonstrating teamwork and understanding of each other's abilities.
• 369 and Rich have a tense rivalry in the top lane, with both players eager to prove their superiority.
• The V5 team discusses and argues about strategy and performance after the match, showing a commitment to improvement and self-reflection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Zhen faces a challenging interview question about his impression of other AD players, which he navigates diplomatically.
• Luo Zhen considers a new build for Xayah, involving a shift from Lethality to Crit in the late game.
• V5 loses a game against BLG due to Luo Zhen's lane loss to Uzi, highlighting the skill gap between them.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen: Realizes the extent of the gap between himself and top AD players after losing to Uzi, leading to a moment of dejection.
• Uzi: Shows his formidable skills and experience, crushing Luo Zhen in lane.
• Hong Mi: Rejects Luo Zhen's initial Xayah build idea but considers a modified version.

Significant Themes

• The skill gap between professional players and the challenges of improving.
• The importance of experience and fundamentals in competitive play.
• The impact of mental state on performance.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen and Luo Xin: Luo Zhen handles a tricky interview question from his sister, Luo Xin.
• Luo Zhen and Hong Mi: They discuss a new Xayah build, with Hong Mi initially rejecting Luo Zhen's idea but considering a modified version.
• Luo Zhen and his teammates: After losing to Uzi, Luo Zhen's teammates try to comfort him, with Rookie pointing out areas for improvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Zhen faces repeated 1v1 defeats against champion ADs (JKL, LWX, Viper), leading to a buildup of anger.
• Luo Zhen vents his frustration in the next match against TT, leading to a one-sided victory and Puff developing neurasthenia.
• V5's regular season record improves, and the top eight teams for the playoffs are confirmed.
• Luo Zhen struggles in solo queue, leading to a comedic conversation with PPGOD about his ranked game experiences.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen learns to cope with his losses and moves on, accepting that he has room to grow.
• PPGOD decides to step out of his comfort zone and improve his skills to better support Luo Zhen.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and growth in the face of setbacks.
• The need for supports to adapt and improve to match their ADC's growth.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen and PPGOD have a playful conversation about Luo Zhen's struggles in solo queue.
• Luo Zhen and the audience share laughter over his unique ranked game experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Zhen plays Twitch, a counter-pick to Fiddlesticks, in a Master game.
• He successfully ganks the enemy top laner, Wukong, at level 2.
• Luo Zhen demonstrates experience leeching, invading the enemy jungle, and leeching minion waves.
• He reaches level 6 before the enemy jungler and ganks the bot lane, securing a kill.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen showcases his strategic and unconventional jungle playstyle with Twitch.
• He emphasizes delayed gratification and adaptability in his gameplay commentary.

Significant Themes

• Unconventional jungle playstyle and experience leeching.
• Delayed gratification and adaptability in gameplay.
• The importance of constant learning and exposure to new things.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen interacts with the Live Room audience, explaining his playstyle and sharing his thoughts on various topics.
• His teammates and opponents react to his unconventional jungle playstyle, with the enemy bot lane duo underestimating him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Zhen's Twitch uses a secret Flash technique to secure a double kill in the bot lane.
• The jungler secures the Rift Herald and uses it strategically to gain map control and objectives.
• Luo Zhen's Twitch plays aggressively, stealing buffs and picking off isolated enemies, utilizing his unique playstyle inspired by Wei Wu Yi Feng.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen continues to improve his strategic gameplay and understanding of the meta, showcasing his ability to adapt and innovate.
• Uzi, watching Luo Zhen's gameplay, begins to consider the possibility of mentoring him.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and utilizing map resources and objectives in League of Legends.
• The concept of "Wei Wu Yi Feng" (Wei Wu Yi: I am not afraid of you; Feng: wind) – being fearless and adaptable in the face of adversity.
• The difference between professional and amateur players in terms of macro play and game sense.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen's Twitch works well with his team, securing objectives and winning team fights together.
• Uzi watches Luo Zhen's gameplay, potentially considering mentoring him in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• V5's regular season ends without qualification for the playoffs due to a weak lineup.
• LWX, the AD carry, expresses regret but remains open-minded about Luo Zhen's potential.
• V5's next opponent in the playoffs is confirmed to be TES.

Character Developments

• LWX accepts his team's elimination and encourages Luo Zhen to seize the opportunity with V5.
• Luo Zhen feels the pressure of LWX's expectations and the challenge of facing TES.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and the pursuit of excellence (Luo Zhen, LWX, V5 vs. TES)
• The importance of seizing opportunities (Luo Zhen, LWX)
• The pressure of expectations and the desire to prove oneself (Luo Zhen)

Character Interactions

• LWX and Luo Zhen discuss their goals and expectations for the upcoming matches.
• V5 teammates discuss their upcoming match against TES and their strategies.
• Luo Zhen reflects on his past experiences and the pressure he feels going into the match against TES.

Key Plot Points and Events

• V5 and TES face off in a Double Elimination tournament match.
• V5 shows aggressive confidence before the match, aiming to create a new memory with their team.
• The ban and pick phase sees both teams targeting specific champions to counter each other's strategies.
• V5 invades TES's jungle to place wards and gain vision control.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen (LPL's Number One Mouth) expresses his desire to create a new memory with his team and pull Rookie out of his past memories.
• Rookie struggles with his emotions, feeling the weight of his past achievements and the pressure of facing his former teammate.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between holding onto past glories and moving forward.
• The importance of creating new memories and experiences.
• The tension and anticipation before a major competition.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen and Rookie have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Luo Zhen encouraging Rookie to focus on the present and create new memories with the team.
• Karsa and Xiao Tian discuss their jungling strategies, with Karsa confidently playing mind games with the enemy jungler.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Zhen (AK) and JKL engage in a high-intensity, even match in the bottom lane.
• Both ADCs get carried away and die, with their supports securing kills.
• V5 gains a strategic advantage due to TES's bot lane not regaining rhythm and Trundle being forced to play defensively around the mid lane.
• TES's mid-jungle matchup suffers due to poor drafting, with Syndra struggling against Orianna and Hecarim.
• V5's Karsa invades TES's jungle and causes trouble, further pressuring Syndra.
• TES faces a disadvantage in the upcoming Rift Herald fight due to V5's deliberate delay and the level 6 support threat.

Character Developments

• Luo Zhen (AK) demonstrates his ability to switch between ADCs' playstyles, mimicking LWX's Jinx and adding IMP's distance control.
• JKL is impressed by Luo Zhen's skills and acknowledges his foul mouth.
• Mark, TES's new support, struggles to adapt to Luo Zhen's unpredictable playstyle.
• Bai Seyueya, TES's coach, shows poor drafting and strategic decisions, leading to TES's early game disadvantage.

Significant Themes

• The importance of lane control and route control in the early game.
• The impact of individual skill and adaptability in the bot lane.
• The consequences of poor drafting and strategic decisions.
• The influence of a jungler's early game advantage on the team's dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Luo Zhen (AK) and JKL engage in a intense, even match, with both ADCs getting carried away.
• Luo Zhen's unpredictable playstyle causes Mark to struggle and question his mentality.
• Bai Seyueya's drafting decisions negatively impact TES's early game strategy.
• Karsa's aggressive jungle playstyle pressures Syndra and forces Trundle to play defensively.