Chapter Summaries

• EDG wins the MSI championship undefeated, with a 3-0 victory in the finals against KZ.
• Xu Cheng is crowned the "God" of MSI and becomes a mythical figure in the league.
• EDG's MSI victory is seen as a significant event in the history of the LPL region, with many comparing it to their S7 World Championship win.
• The EDG members celebrate their victory with a lavish banquet in Paris.
• The MSI championship has a massive impact both domestically and internationally, with EDG and the LPL region receiving widespread praise and attention.
• Xu Cheng's personal achievements are recognized, with many considering him one of the greatest players in league history.
• The EDG members are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and admiration from fans and the public.

Summary

• Xu Cheng signs a global synchronized streaming contract, marking the first time an LPL player attempts this model since Faker.
• The announcement stirs up significant attention and anticipation, with many doubting Xu Cheng's ability to attract viewers in all fourteen regions.
• On the day of the global premiere, Xu Cheng's domestic livestream reaches 70 million viewers within five minutes, surpassing everyone's expectations.
• Overseas, Xu Cheng's livestream also gains significant popularity, with over 1 million viewers in the Japanese and Korean livestream rooms alone.
• Xu Cheng starts his stream on the Korean server, aiming to reach the number one spot, and interacts with the domestic bullet comments while the translators relay his words to overseas viewers.

• Xu Cheng's global live stream debut attracts a massive audience, breaking records on various platforms.
• Xu Cheng plays a game of solo queue with Rita, his former teammate and friend, on his stream.
• During the ban and pick phase, Xu Cheng humorously suggests playing Ashe and Soraka, leading to a meme-worthy moment due to language barriers and cultural differences in overseas translations.
• Xu Cheng's team is matched with professional players Doinb and Karsa, who are excited to play with him.
• Xu Cheng plays AD Ashe and has a successful laning phase, securing First Blood with Rita's support.
• The stream is filled with humor and memes, with viewers enjoying the lighthearted atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng's global simultaneous livestream breaks records and gains massive popularity.
• Xu Cheng returns to the EDG base to discuss the Asian Games matter with Ai De Zhu.
• Xu Cheng and Tian Ye are confirmed for the National Team, and they learn that Little Dog and Xiang Guo are also in.
• The starting roster for the National Team is revealed: Xu Cheng (ADC), Tian Ye (Support), Little Dog (Jungler), Xiang Guo (Mid Laner), and WE's Xi Ye (Substitute Mid Laner).

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng's popularity and professional status continue to rise, both domestically and internationally.
• Ai De Zhu's mood is uplifted due to the success of EDG and Xu Cheng, and he is now reaping generous rewards for his perseverance in esports.
• Xu Cheng and Tian Ye are excited to be confirmed for the National Team and learn that their other teammates are also in.

Significant Themes

• The significance of the Asian Games for esports and the political implications it holds.
• The recognition and honor of being selected for the National Team.
• The competitive dynamics and development of the esports scene.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Ai De Zhu discuss the Asian Games matter privately.
• Xu Cheng and Tian Ye react to the news of their confirmation for the National Team and learn about their other teammates' inclusion.
• Xu Cheng, Tian Ye, and Ai De Zhu share a meal and discuss the Asian Games National Team.

• The Asian Games National Esports Representative Team is officially announced, with Xu Cheng (Murder) as the captain. The team includes top players from the LPL region.
• The Asian Games begin, and the National Team, led by Xu Cheng, secures a spot in the Grand Finals after a close loss to the Korea Team.
• The Grand Finals between China and Korea attract nationwide attention, with many people tuning in to watch, including the elderly and traditional sports figures.
• The pressure on the National Team is immense, as a win would bring glory to the country and solidify China's status as the Asian lion.
• The Grand Finals begin, with both teams displaying exceptional skill and determination. The outcome remains uncertain, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Asian Games Esports finals between China and Korea are underway.
• The China National Team, led by Xu Cheng, picks Akali, a recently reworked champion, for the top lane, surprising everyone.
• Both teams show aggressive intent from the start, leading to a level 1 team fight.
• The Korea Team secures First Blood in the top lane, giving their top laner, Kiin (Little Murder), an economic lead.
• Kiin's aggressive play and jungle ganks put Xu Cheng under pressure in the top lane.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng shows confidence in his ability to play Akali, a recently reworked champion, despite the risks.
• Kiin, the Korea Team's top laner, aims to solo kill Xu Cheng to prove himself and gain recognition.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and expectations placed on Xu Cheng as the China National Team's captain and carry.
• The risk of playing niche or recently reworked champions in high-stakes matches.
• The intense rivalry and competition between the China and Korea teams.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Kiin's top lane rivalry intensifies, with Kiin seeking to solo kill Xu Cheng.
• The China National Team's commentators express concern about Xu Cheng's situation in the top lane.
• The Korea Team's players coordinate to pressure Xu Cheng in the top lane.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng's Akali dodges Camille's skill and turns the tables, solo killing Kiin's Camille.
• Akali trades perfectly with Camille, leaving her with less than half health after laning.
• Akali freezes the lane, preventing Camille from farming, while the Chinese jungler, Liu Shiyu, pressures Camille with ganks.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng showcases his exceptional skill and game sense, turning the tide in the top lane.
• Kiin's Camille struggles to keep up with Akali's pressure and falls behind in CS.
• Liu Shiyu demonstrates his jungling prowess, applying pressure and setting up dives.

Significant Themes

• The importance of individual skill and game sense in competitive gaming.
• The impact of early game advantages on the overall match outcome.
• The strategic value of lane control and turret pressure.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Liu Shiyu coordinate to dive Camille under the top outer turret, aiming to take her down and destroy the turret.
• Kiin's Camille struggles to maintain her composure under pressure, trying to keep up with Akali's aggressive playstyle.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng's Akali solo-kills Kiin's Camille twice, once with a mid-air dart skill shot.
• The National Team gains a 2500 gold lead by 15 minutes.
• The Korea Team initiates a surprise attack on the National Team's bottom lane, focusing Xayah.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng demonstrates his clutch play and mechanical prowess, turning the tide in the top lane.
• Kiin, despite his "Little Murder" title, struggles against Xu Cheng's Akali.
• The Korea Team shows desperation and initiative by launching a surprise attack.

Significant Themes

• The importance of clutch plays and individual skill in competitive gaming.
• The tension and pressure of high-stakes, international competitions.
• The strategic value of lane swapping and team coordination.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Kiin's top lane rivalry intensifies.
• The National Team's bottom lane duo (Brother Jujube and Meiko) face a sudden and unexpected challenge.
• Mid laners Xi Ye and Faker rotate towards the bottom lane to support their respective teams.

• The game starts with a chaotic team fight initiated by CJJ.
• Akali's TP is not ready, causing a chain reaction of unexpected events.
• Faker's LeBlanc counter-attacks Syndra while the Korea Team's jungler ganks mid, putting the national team in a disadvantageous situation.
• Akali flies across the map, killing LeBlanc mid-air and Jarvan IV upon landing, saving Syndra and turning the tide of the battle.
• The national team wipes the Korea Team in the bottom lane and secures Baron Nashor, leading to a 1-0 victory in the Grand Finals.
• Xu Cheng's performance, particularly his Flying Thunder God play, earns him widespread acclaim and recognition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The National Team wins the Asian Games Grand Finals with a perfect score of 3-0 against Korea.
• Xu Cheng uses his Fiora champion skin for the first time in the deciding match, leading his team to victory.
• The National Team wins the gold medal, securing China's overall gold medal lead and defeating the previously arrogant Korea Team.
• The National Team receives their gold medals and raises the Chinese flag during the medal ceremony.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng grows in confidence and pride after winning the gold medal, feeling proud of his team's achievements.
• The National Team members bond over their shared success and the immense pressure they've faced since forming.

Significant Themes

• The pride and honor of representing one's country in competitive sports.
• The impact of esports on society and the need for understanding and acceptance of the industry.
• The short-lived nature of professional esports careers and the desire for opportunities to compete on the world stage.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and his teammates embrace and celebrate their victory together.
• Xu Cheng is interviewed by a famous host from Yi Tao TV Station, where he discusses the state of esports and his hopes for the future.
• Families and viewers across China celebrate the National Team's victory and discuss Xu Cheng's achievements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng becomes Cherry's spokesperson, a significant endorsement deal for an esports player.
• EDG wins the LPL Summer Split championship, Xu Cheng's fifth championship of the year.
• EDG qualifies directly for the 2018 World Championship group stage due to their S7 victory.
• The 2018 World Championship begins, with high expectations for the LPL region.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng's reputation and influence grow significantly after the Asian Games victory and Cherry endorsement.
• EDG maintains their peak form, winning the Summer Split and securing a spot in the World Championship group stage.

Significant Themes

• The growth and recognition of esports, with Xu Cheng's achievements and endorsements reflecting the industry's increased prestige.
• The LPL region's confidence and high expectations for the 2018 World Championship.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Abu discuss the Cherry endorsement deal.
• EDG teammates celebrate their Summer Split victory together.
• The LPL region's teams and fans anticipate the 2018 World Championship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The 2018 World Championship (S8) Group Stage begins after the Play-In Stage.
• EDG, KT, AFS, and RNG are among the top teams with high expectations.
• EDG and KT, with their history and rivalry, are the most anticipated matchup.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Fiora) is the protagonist of the World Championship theme song MV, symbolizing the rise of an unknown to godhood.
• Fiora defeats LZ, Samsung, and SKT in the MV, but falls short of reaching the throne.

Significant Themes

• Rise to power and overcoming obstacles.
• The pursuit of the ultimate throne in esports.
• The pressure of competing in another country's home turf.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng (Fiora) faces off against various powerhouses and stars in the MV.
• EDG and KT's history and rivalry are highlighted, with many viewers anticipating their potential matchup.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• EDG arrives in Korea for the S8 opening ceremony, aiming to turn Korea into their home ground by defeating all Korean teams.
• Xu Cheng returns the Summoner's Cup, feeling a mix of emotions, and vows to win it back.
• EDG's opening match against AFS is announced, with high expectations for both teams.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng struggles with the emotional weight of returning the Summoner's Cup and is determined to win it back.
• Kiin, AFS's Top Laner, is expected to face Xu Cheng in their match, with hopes that he has improved since their previous encounter at the Asian Games.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and emotions of returning the Summoner's Cup and the desire to win it back.
• The anticipation and tension leading up to the opening match between EDG and AFS.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng interacts with the Korean audience, who show him immense support despite him being a foreigner.
• EDG and AFS teams enter the stage, ready for their match.

• The 2018 World Championship group stage opening match between EDG and AFS begins.
• EDG picks Aatrox as their first champion, surprising everyone as Xu Cheng had not played the champion before.
• The game starts with both teams showing aggression, leading to an early team fight.
• EDG successfully ambushes AFS's Tristana, but AFS's Rakan saves Tristana with a Flash and Heal.
• AFS uses vision control to try and ambush EDG's mid and top laners, but EDG's Meiko places a ward that reveals AFS's position.
• The chapter ends with AFS's five players being discovered by EDG.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG and AFS engage in a chaotic team fight at level one, with AFS attempting an ambush.
• Xu Cheng's Aatrox, despite being surrounded, manages to interrupt three crowd control abilities (Rakan's W, Camille's E, Tristana's W) and kills Tristana, securing First Blood.
• EDG wins the team fight, killing three AFS members (Tristana, Rakan, Jarvan IV) and forcing Syndra and Camille to retreat.
• Xu Cheng's Aatrox, upon returning to lane, nearly kills Kiin's Camille with a perfect Q-A-Q-A-Q-A combo.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng's Aatrox demonstrates incredible skill and aggression, dominating the top lane and showcasing his potential as the world's number one Top Laner.
• Kiin struggles to keep up with Xu Cheng's Aatrox, facing a difficult laning phase and nearly dying twice in quick succession.

Significant Themes

• The dominance of Xu Cheng's Aatrox in the top lane, showcasing his skill and aggression.
• The potential of EDG to win their second consecutive world championship.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng's Aatrox interacts with Kiin's Camille, nearly killing him twice in the top lane.
• EDG and AFS engage in a chaotic team fight, with both sides showing skill and aggression.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ AFS's top laner, Kiin, struggles against EDG's Aatrox, leading to AFS's early game disadvantage.
+ AFS sacrifices resources to stabilize the top lane, while EDG gains an advantage in mid and bottom lanes.
+ Both teams fight for the Rift Herald, with EDG's jungler stealing it.
+ AFS attempts to catch EDG's Death Sword in a 4v1 situation but fails due to Syndra's missed stun.
+ Both teams cautiously approach the Baron Nashor fight, with EDG securing the first Baron after a successful engage by Meiko's Alistar.
+ AFS attempts to steal the Baron but fails due to EDG's vision control.

Character Developments

+ Kiin's mental state deteriorates due to Aatrox's pressure, affecting his gameplay.
+ Xu Cheng demonstrates his improved gameplay and decision-making, dodging Syndra's crucial stun and escaping a 4v1 situation.
+ Meiko's Alistar makes a decisive engage, turning the tide of the Baron fight in EDG's favor.

Significant Themes

+ The importance of mental fortitude in competitive gaming, as seen through Kiin's struggles.
+ The impact of vision control on team fights and objectives, as demonstrated by EDG's secure Baron Nashor.

Character Interactions

+ AFS members express concern for Kiin's mental state and try to support him.
+ EDG members work together to secure the Baron Nashor, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
+ Commentators and viewers discuss the game's developments, expressing excitement, frustration, and analysis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG secures the first Baron Nashor of the game, but AFS's jungler, Spirit, steals it with a Smite.
• Jarvan IV, AFS's jungler, is spotted by Meiko, but he successfully steals Baron Nashor.
• Xu Cheng's Aatrox performs a crucial play, using a blind Q-strike to hit all four AFS members, turning the tide of the game.
• EDG wipes out AFS in a team fight, securing their first victory in the 2018 World Championship.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng's Aatrox showcases his ability to make game-changing plays, solidifying his status as a key player for EDG.
• Xiang Guo's confidence is boosted after Xu Cheng's play, easing his guilt from the earlier dragon steal.

Significant Themes

• The importance of individual skill and clutch plays in high-level competitive gaming.
• The psychological impact of mistakes and comebacks on team morale and performance.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Xiang Guo's dynamic improves as Xu Cheng's play helps Xiang Guo regain his confidence.
• The EDG team's camaraderie is evident in their celebrations and support for each other after the victory.

Brief but Detailed Reference

• EDG wins their opening match against AFS in the 2018 World Championship.
• Xu Cheng's Aatrox makes a crucial play, turning the tide of the game and securing EDG's victory.
• EDG secures their first point in the group stage, leading all other teams.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG won their opening match against AFS 1-0, securing a strong start in the group stage.
• Xu Cheng's post-match interview sparked global attention and anticipation for his potential Grand Slam achievement.
• EDG continued their winning streak in the subsequent matches, securing a 3-0 record and likely advancement as the first seed.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng demonstrated confidence in his ability to achieve the unprecedented Grand Slam in history.
• EDG as a team showed strong performance and unity, solidifying their position as title contenders.

Significant Themes

• The home-field buff's impact on teams' performances.
• The growing strength and attention of the LPL region in the global esports scene.
• The potential for S8 to become a phenomenon-level event, similar to S7.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng's teammates expressed their belief in his ability to achieve ten more MVPs.
• Xu Cheng had a small gathering with Rita and the other girls after the matches.
• The Korean audience and media reacted strongly to AFS's loss, putting pressure on the team to perform better in the upcoming matches.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• EDG wins all matches in the group stage, securing a perfect 6/0 record and advancing as the first seed in Group C.
• EDG's opponent in the Quarterfinals is revealed to be KT, causing immense excitement and anticipation.
• The draw ceremony for the Quarterfinals is held, with Li Ge conducting the draw.

Character Developments

• EDG members are still processing their 6/0 record and the possibility of defending their championship.
• EDG members discuss the possibility of retiring after winning multiple championships.
• Abu brings the team back to reality, reminding them to focus on the upcoming match against KT.

Significant Themes

• The intense rivalry and history between EDG and KT.
• The global anticipation and excitement for the EDG vs. KT matchup.
• The unexpected early clash of the two strongest teams in the tournament.

Character Interactions

• EDG members discuss their hopes and dreams after winning multiple championships.
• Abu reprimands EDG members for daydreaming and reminds them to focus on the task at hand.
• The Factory Director expresses his desire to watch EDG defeat KT and sees the upcoming match as an opportunity for revenge.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG's Quarterfinals opponent is confirmed to be KT, causing excitement and anticipation.
• EDG and KT's past history and rivalry are explored, with EDG now confident and KT relying on their past knowledge of EDG.
• The S8 Quarterfinals are treated as a preview of the S8 Finals, with billions watching worldwide.

Character Developments

• EDG members, especially Scout and Meiko, reflect on their growth since their time with Mr. Dai and Fat General.
• Pu Ye is still deeply influenced by Mr. Dai, causing his teammates to tease him.
• Abu warns EDG members to treat the match as the S8 Finals, emphasizing its importance.

Significant Themes

• The weight of history and past rivalries between EDG and KT.
• The anticipation and pressure of the S8 Quarterfinals, treated as a potential preview of the S8 Finals.
• The growth and development of EDG members since their time with Mr. Dai and Fat General.

Character Interactions

• EDG members reminisce about their past with Mr. Dai and Fat General, causing mixed emotions.
• Pu Ye's teammates tease him about his fixation on Mr. Dai.
• Abu warns EDG members about the importance of the match, setting a serious tone.
• Ancestor Saiwen expresses confidence in analyzing KT's gameplay due to his past experience against them.