Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng (Riven) secures a crucial double kill against C9's top and jungle, breaking C9's tempo and strategy.
• EDG seizes the tempo advantage, securing objectives and snowballing their lead.
• Riven (Xu Cheng) dominates top lane, pushing Jayce (Impact) under his own turret and ultimately killing him with a single slash, forcing him to Flash.
• EDG maintains their gold lead and advances steadily, aiming for a victory against C9.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Riven/Buddha Lord) demonstrates extreme individual skill, crushing Jayce (Impact) and proving to be a force to be reckoned with.
• Factory Director (Rek'Sai) plays aggressively and fearlessly, contributing to EDG's early game success.
• EDG as a team shows improvement, playing steadily and taking calculated risks.

Significant Themes

• The power of individual skill and its impact on team dynamics and strategy.
• The importance of maintaining tempo and seizing opportunities in competitive gaming.
• The struggle for redemption and proving oneself in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng (Riven) vs. Impact (Jayce): A one-sided domination, showcasing Riven's strength and Impact's struggle.
• EDG as a team: They work together to secure objectives and maintain their gold lead, demonstrating improved communication and coordination.
• C9 as a team: They adapt their strategy to counter EDG's early game success, focusing on defending and dragging the game into the late game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG destroys C9's outer turrets and Riven solo-kills the top outer turret.
• Riven TP's to the top second turret, aiming to take it down.
• C9 sees an opportunity with Riven's TP and plans a counter-engagement.
• C9 successfully engages EDG, catching iBoy off guard and eliminating him.
• Riven TP's back to mid lane, then Flashes into C9's cluster, stunning and nearly killing them all.
• Riven gets a quadra kill, securing EDG's first win in the tournament.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Riven) showcases his exceptional mechanics and game sense, turning the tide of the game with a quadra kill.
• Contractz (C9's jungler) initially leads C9's counter-engagement but falls to Riven's burst damage.
• Factory Director (EDG's mid laner) makes a crucial mistake but learns from it, contributing to EDG's victory.

Significant Themes

• The importance of patience and timing in League of Legends, as seen in both teams' strategies and Riven's ultimate play.
• The impact of a single player's performance on the team's outcome, exemplified by Xu Cheng's quadra kill.

Character Interactions

• C9's members work together to execute their counter-engagement plan, but their coordination falls short against Riven's burst.
• EDG's members, despite initial missteps, rally together to secure the Baron and win the game.
• Xu Cheng's return to the S Tournament stage is celebrated by his teammates and the audience after his quadra kill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG wins their first match in the S Tournament, delayed by a week.
• Xu Cheng (Buddha Lord) is named MVP for his 7/0/4 performance.
• EDG's victory is a relief for their supporters, who had suffered a week of losses and setbacks.
• EDG's next match is against AHQ, who defeated them in the first round.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Buddha Lord) gains confidence and popularity after his MVP performance.
• Ming Kai (Factory Director) feels emotional and apologetic for EDG's recent losses.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and turning the tide.
• The pressure and expectations that come with being a top performer.
• The impact of a team's performance on their fans.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Ming Kai share a moment of camaraderie after their victory.
• Xu Cheng and Ming Kai apologize to the fans during their post-match interview.
• Xu Cheng expresses determination to get revenge against AHQ in the next match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng, aka Murder, gains worldwide attention and fame after his impressive performance against C9.
• EDG faces AHQ in a must-win match to avoid elimination. The crowd outside the venue is significantly larger and more enthusiastic than the previous day.
• EDG bans Riven, Lulu, and Kalista, while AHQ bans Riven, Lulu, and Jayce. EDG picks Jayce for Xu Cheng, causing a stir among the audience and commentators.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng gains confidence and shows arrogance when choosing Jayce, indicating his growing belief in his abilities.
• The LPL audience and viewers have high expectations and faith in Xu Cheng to lead EDG to victory.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and expectations placed on Xu Cheng and EDG to win and advance in the tournament.
• The psychological impact of Jayce on the LPL region and its fans, symbolizing their desire for redemption and dominance.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Factory Director have a brief exchange about Xu Cheng's champion pick, showcasing Xu Cheng's growing confidence and Factory Director's concern for the team's outcome.
• The LPL audience and viewers express their support and anticipation for EDG and Xu Cheng, highlighting the team's and Xu Cheng's importance to the region.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG and AHQ's lineups are announced, with EDG playing a Top Core strategy with Jayce.
• AHQ ambushes EDG's Jayce in the river, predicting his movements based on their study of Xu Cheng's habits.
• Xu Cheng, as Jayce, dodges AHQ's three skills (Jarvan IV's E, Caitlyn's Q, and Galio's W Flash) and Gnar's Q using only his reaction time and Flash.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Buddha Lord) demonstrates exceptional reaction speed and mechanical skill, shocking the audience and commentators from all major regions.
• AHQ shows strategic prowess by studying EDG's tendencies and setting up an ambush.

Significant Themes

• The importance of studying opponents to gain an advantage in competitive play.
• The role of individual skill and reaction time in competitive League of Legends.

Character Interactions

• AHQ's teamwork is highlighted as they coordinate their ambush.
• Xu Cheng's interaction with the audience is emphasized as his godly plays draw their awe and disbelief.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Xu Cheng (Jayce) dodges Galio's W Flash and Jarvan IV's E, then Caitlyn's Q, demonstrating incredible reaction speed and prediction skills.
• AHQ chases Jayce, but he escapes with the help of his team and the top lane turret.
• AHQ's support Janna uses her Flash to escape, trading for Jayce's Flash.
• AHQ's top laner, Gnar, struggles against Jayce due to the latter's superior minion aggro manipulation and dimensionality reduction attacks.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Jayce) showcases his exceptional mechanical skills, reaction speed, and strategic thinking.
• Ziv (Gnar) realizes the significant difference in skill between him and Xu Cheng, struggling to keep up in the laning phase.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reaction speed, prediction, and strategic thinking in competitive gaming.
• The impact of small details and lane management on the overall game tempo.
• The difference in skill and understanding between experienced and inexperienced players.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Ziv's top lane interaction highlights the skill gap between them.
• AHQ's team chat reveals their frustration and determination to turn the game around.
• Commentators and casters discuss the implications of the game's developments and Xu Cheng's impressive plays.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gnar, playing against Jayce in the top lane, has 0 CS while Jayce has a significant lead.
• The audience and casters are shocked and suspicious of a bug or cheating.
• Jarvan IV, AHQ's jungler, arrives to gank Jayce but is outplayed.
• Jayce dodges Jarvan IV's EQ using a minion as a stepping stone and kills Gnar, securing First Blood.

Character Developments

• Ziv is frustrated and desperate for help from his jungler.
• Xu Cheng (Buddha Lord) demonstrates exceptional mechanical skill and game sense, tilting Gnar and securing a kill.

Significant Themes

• Mechanical skill and quick decision-making in the face of unexpected situations.
• The impact of early game advantages and disadvantages on professional players' careers.
• The disbelief and shock caused by an unprecedented laning situation.

Character Interactions

• Ziv and Jarvan IV communicate their frustration and need for support in the team chat.
• Xu Cheng's aggressive playstyle puts pressure on Gnar and forces him to make mistakes.
• The casters and audience react with disbelief, shock, and awe at Xu Cheng's plays.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng (Jayce) solo kills Ziv (Gnar) using precise calculation and prediction, leading to accusations of cheating.
• Jayce steals red buff from AHQ's jungle, further fueling cheating suspicions and causing the match to be paused for investigation.
• The investigation clears Jayce of any wrongdoing, attributing the incidents to skill and prediction rather than cheating.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Jayce) demonstrates exceptional game awareness, prediction skills, and strategic thinking, solidifying his status as a formidable opponent.
• Ziv (Gnar) struggles against Xu Cheng's superior gameplay, leading to a collapse in the top lane.

Significant Themes

• The fine line between exceptional skill and cheating.
• The impact of a single lane's collapse on the overall game tempo and composition.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng communicates with his teammates, predicting AHQ's jungler's movements accurately.
• Casters and audiences worldwide express disbelief and awe at Xu Cheng's plays, with some accusing him of cheating.

• EDG and AHQ play a tense match, with EDG's top lane struggling early on.
• EDG decides to swap lanes, sending their strong bottom lane duo to top, while AHQ's bottom lane duo comes to the bottom.
• Jayce, EDG's top laner, begins split-pushing, destroying multiple turrets and gaining a significant advantage.
• AHQ attempts to counter Jayce's split-pushing by sending their entire team to gank him, but Jayce pulls off an impressive play, using Janna's ultimate to escape and taking Caitlyn with him.
• Jayce 1v5s AHQ, killing three of them and scaring off the remaining two, leading to an ACE and a Baron Nashor buff for EDG.
• EDG pushes their advantage, ultimately destroying AHQ's Nexus and winning the match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lane swap between EDG and AHQ.
• Jayce's successful split-pushing and destruction of multiple turrets.
• AHQ's failed 5v1 gank on Jayce, leading to a 1v5 situation.
• Jayce's impressive escape and subsequent 1v5, resulting in an ACE for EDG.
• EDG's Baron Nashor buff and subsequent push to win the match.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Buddha Lord), EDG's top laner, demonstrates exceptional skill and game sense, turning the tide of the match with his Jayce.
• The rest of EDG's team shows strong teamwork and coordination, capitalizing on Jayce's advantage to secure the win.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategic decision-making in competitive League of Legends.
• The impact of individual skill and game sense on the outcome of a match.
• The role of teamwork and coordination in capitalizing on advantages.

Character Interactions

• EDG's team communicates effectively, supporting Jayce's split-pushing and capitalizing on AHQ's mistakes.
• AHQ attempts to counter Jayce's split-pushing but ultimately fails due to poor decision-making and lack of execution.
• The commentators and viewers from various regions react to the intense and unexpected moments of the match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG wins against AHQ, securing their second victory and bringing their record to 2/3.
• EDG's next opponent is SKT, considered a near-impossible challenge.
• EDG members feel the pressure and are determined to win their upcoming match against SKT.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Murder) gains significant popularity and attention after his impressive performance, earning him two consecutive MVP awards.
• EDG members, particularly Xu Cheng, feel the weight of expectations and the pressure to win against SKT.

Significant Themes

• The underdog's struggle for redemption and survival in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The pressure and expectations that come with popularity and success.
• The power of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Yu Shuang's post-match interview sparks speculation about a romantic relationship between them.
• EDG members support and encourage each other as they face their most challenging opponent, SKT.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG's match against SKT is highly anticipated due to EDG's recent wins and SKT's status as the reigning champions.
• Huni, SKT's Top Laner, provokes Xu Cheng (Buddha Lord) in a pre-match interview, leading to high tension.
• EDG bans out heroes that Xu Cheng excels with, and SKT bans out heroes that could counter their picks.
• SKT picks Riven for Huni, surprising everyone and showing their confidence in Huni's skills.
• EDG picks Camille for Xu Cheng to counter Huni's Riven, setting up a tense Top Lane matchup.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng continues to grow in confidence and skill, embracing the challenge posed by Huni.
• Huni displays his arrogant and confident personality, looking down on Xu Cheng and EDG.

Significant Themes

• The tension and anticipation leading up to the match highlight the high stakes and pressure EDG is under.
• The Top Lane matchup between Xu Cheng and Huni is a focal point, with both players eager to prove themselves.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Huni's pre-match interview exchange sets the stage for a tense and competitive match.
• The EDG team supports each other, aiming to win together and create a miracle comeback against SKT.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG vs. SKT in the Quarterfinals of the S Tournament.
• EDG's lineup: Top - Camille, Jungle - Jarvan IV, Mid - Orianna, Bot - EZ + Janna.
• SKT's lineup: Top - Riven, Jungle - Lee Sin, Mid - Taliyah, Bot - Tristana + Niu Tou.
• Xu Cheng (EDG's Top Laner) vs. Huni (SKT's Top Laner) in a highly anticipated match.
• Xu Cheng's Camille solo-kills Huni's Riven at level 1, showcasing exceptional skill and kiting.
• Xu Cheng continues to dominate the top lane, pushing Huni to his limits.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (EDG's Top Laner): Proves his skill and dominance in the top lane, further cementing his status as a top-tier player.
• Huni (SKT's Top Laner): Struggles against Xu Cheng, facing the reality of his own skill gap and the difficulty of playing against a superior opponent.

Significant Themes

• Individual skill and its importance in competitive play.
• The mental aspect of competitive gaming and the pressure of high-stakes matches.
• The dynamics of top lane matchups and the unique challenges they present.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Huni: Their intense top lane rivalry drives the narrative, with Xu Cheng's dominance highlighting Huni's struggles and the skill gap between them.
• EDG and SKT fans: The passionate support from both teams' fans creates a high-stakes atmosphere, with the outcome of the match having significant implications for each team's region.

• Xu Cheng's Camille secures First Blood and continues to harass Riven, leading to a significant advantage.
• Huni, despite his initial confidence, finds himself unable to win trades against Camille and is forced to retreat.
• Camille dives the turret at level 2, stunning and killing Huni's Riven with a spectacular E-Flash kick combo.
• Camille survives the turret's attack with only 7 health, thanks to skilled wave control and minion aggro.
• EDG's jungler, Factory Director, joins the lane, forcing Huni to concede and giving Camille complete control of the top lane.
• Huni is left with no choice but to retreat, leading to a significant level and experience disadvantage.
• The casters and viewers are left in awe of Camille's performance, with some questioning Huni's ability to play Riven after this defeat.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huni, SKT's top laner, is heavily pressured by Xu Cheng (EDG's top laner) in the early game, leading to a three-level difference in just five minutes.
• EDG secures the Rift Herald, but SKT defends their mid lane turret.
• Xu Cheng kicks Huni's Riven while she's recalling, but Huni doesn't fight back, fearing Xu Cheng.
• Little Peanut (SKT's jungler) ganks top lane, but Xu Cheng uses a clever E-flash-E combo to escape and stun Little Peanut, securing a kill.

Character Developments

• Huni struggles against Xu Cheng's pressure and doesn't dare to fight back.
• Xu Cheng demonstrates his skill and confidence, securing a kill on Little Peanut.
• Little Peanut shows his quick reaction but ultimately falls to Xu Cheng's combo.

Significant Themes

• The psychological impact of pressure and fear on players.
• The importance of quick reaction and decision-making in competitive gaming.
• The role of individual skill and strategy in determining the outcome of games.

Character Interactions

• Huni and Xu Cheng have a tense rivalry in the top lane.
• Little Peanut and Xu Cheng have a brief but intense exchange, with Xu Cheng coming out on top.
• The casters and audience react with shock and excitement to Xu Cheng's plays.

• EDG's Camille (Xu Cheng) pulls off an incredible quadra kill, turning the tide of the game against SKT.
• The play involved precise timing, positioning, and calculation, with Camille's ultimate knocking two SKT members into the path of EZ's ultimate, leading to their deaths.
• EDG goes on to win the game, securing their spot in the next round of the S Tournament.
• Xu Cheng's Camille is hailed as a deifying figure, with his play earning him the title of "Godlike."
• EDG's victory is celebrated as a miracle and a triumph for the LPL region.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Camille's quadra kill and Godlike rating.
• The precise calculation and execution of Camille's ultimate to knock SKT members into EZ's ultimate's path.
• EDG's victory over SKT, securing their spot in the next round.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng's Camille grows into a deifying figure, capable of turning the tide of a game and leading EDG to victory.
• The rest of EDG's team gains confidence and momentum after Camille's quadra kill, leading to their victory.

Significant Themes

• Momentum and morale in competitive gaming.
• Calculated risk-taking and precise execution.
• The power of individual skill and teamwork.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng's Camille interacts with SKT's members, ultimately leading to their deaths.
• EDG's team members gain confidence and momentum from Camille's quadra kill, leading to their victory.

Detailed but Concise

EDG's Camille, played by Xu Cheng, pulls off an incredible quadra kill against SKT, turning the tide of the game and leading EDG to victory. The play involved precise calculation and execution, with Camille's ultimate knocking two SKT members into the path of EZ's ultimate, leading to their deaths. EDG goes on to win the game, securing their spot in the next round of the S Tournament. Xu Cheng's Camille is hailed as a deifying figure, with his play earning him the title of "Godlike." EDG's victory is celebrated as a miracle and a triumph for the LPL region.

Summary

• EDG defeats SKT in a thrilling match, with Xu Cheng's Camille play earning him the MVP and the title of "Savior."
• Xu Cheng's popularity skyrockets, with his Weibo followers reaching nearly 300,000 after the match.
• EDG's management is excited about Xu Cheng's potential and hopes to advance to the quarterfinals to give him a bigger stage.
• EDG's fate now rests on SKT's match against C9, as a win for SKT would force a tiebreaker between EDG and C9.

• EDG's Factory Director is nervous about his grandmother watching the match.
• EDG's fans are fewer and less enthusiastic compared to RNG's, reflecting EDG's recent struggles and the audience's waning support.
• EDG qualifies for a tiebreaker match after SKT's victory over C9.
• In the crucial match against C9, EDG bans Xu Cheng's signature heroes Riven and Camille. C9 also shows respect by banning Xu Cheng's Kalista.
• Xu Cheng locks in Fiora as his top lane pick, marking the first time he plays the hero in the S Tournament.
• The audience and commentators are excited about Xu Cheng's Fiora pick and EDG's potential to advance to the quarterfinals.
• The match begins, with the audience eagerly anticipating EDG's performance and hoping to hear the phrase "EDG, welcome to Guangzhou."

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG faces C9 in a crucial match for the World Championship.
• Xu Cheng (EDG's Top Laner) gets a First Blood by Flashing over the wall and killing C9's Impact (Jayce) while he was recalling.
• Xu Cheng then attempts to steal C9's red buff, indicating he believes C9's jungler will start there.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng demonstrates incredible confidence, boldness, and skill, gambling his professional career on a risky play that pays off.
• Da Mu (C9's Top Laner) shows his veteran experience by playing safely and focusing on farming despite the pressure.

Significant Themes

• The importance of individual skill and confidence in high-pressure situations.
• The role of vision control and anticipation in professional League of Legends.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Da Mu's Top Lane rivalry escalates, with Xu Cheng gaining the upper hand in this match.
• Xu Cheng's aggressive playstyle contrasts with C9's more cautious approach, leading to unexpected outcomes.

• Xu Cheng's Fiora picks off C9's top laner and jungler in the first minutes of the game, securing two kills and the red buff.
• Xu Cheng's aggressive and precise play, predicting Contractz's movements and stealing the red buff, shocks the audience and casters.
• Impact struggles to lane against Xu Cheng's relentless aggression and minion management, leading to a significant advantage for EDG's top lane.
• The chapter ends with Miller's famous line, "How can anyone in this world lane this well? This must be fake! I don't even need C9, I'm reporting him first. Referee, this person knows sorcery!" highlighting the disbelief and astonishment at Xu Cheng's performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng's Fiora dominates the laning phase against Impact's Jayce, forcing him to use Flash under turret.
• EDG attempts to gank Lee Sin in the river, but Factory Director is saved by Xu Cheng's Fiora.
• Xu Cheng dodges Syndra's five-orb QE and blocks Jarvan IV's EQ Flash, saving Factory Director again.
• Fiora kills Syndra and escapes with Factory Director, leaving C9's top and jungle in a difficult situation.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Fiora) showcases exceptional laning skills, outplaying Impact and saving Factory Director twice.
• Factory Director (Lee Sin) initially struggles but is saved by Xu Cheng, boosting his confidence.
• Impact (Jayce) is heavily pressured and forced to use Flash, affecting his confidence and playmaking.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and synergy between EDG's top and jungle.
• Xu Cheng's aggressive playstyle and ability to turn the tide of a fight.
• The importance of laning dominance and controlling the tempo of the game.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Factory Director display strong teamwork and trust, with Xu Cheng actively saving Factory Director twice.
• Impact and Xu Cheng have a tense laning phase, with Impact struggling to keep up with Xu Cheng's aggressive play.
• C9's top and jungle struggle to deal with EDG's top and jungle, leading to a difficult situation for C9.