Chapter Summaries

• EDG's Xu Cheng (Gragas) continues to defy the meta, picking Gragas top lane against SKT's Huni (Jarvan IV).
• Despite initial concerns, Xu Cheng's Gragas dominates the lane, pushing the wave and pressuring Huni.
• EDG attempts a dive on Huni, but SKT anticipates it and counter-ganks, leading to a team fight around the top lane turret.
• EDG's jungler, Clearlove7 (Sejuani), dies in the turret, and Xu Cheng's Gragas is in danger of dying as well.
• Xu Cheng, however, pulls off a remarkable play, using Gragas's E to interrupt Jarvan IV's EQ combo mid-air, turning the fight in EDG's favor.
• The chapter highlights Xu Cheng's exceptional skill, awareness, and adaptability, as well as SKT's strategic play and teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. EDG picks Gragas top lane against SKT's Jarvan IV.
2. Xu Cheng's Gragas dominates the lane, pushing the wave and pressuring Huni.
3. EDG attempts a dive on Huni, but SKT counter-ganks, leading to a team fight.
4. Clearlove7's Sejuani dies in the turret, and Xu Cheng's Gragas is in danger of dying.
5. Xu Cheng interrupts Jarvan IV's EQ combo mid-air with Gragas's E, turning the fight in EDG's favor.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Gragas) continues to showcase his exceptional skill, awareness, and adaptability.
• Huni (Jarvan IV) plays cautiously and defensively, focusing on not falling behind or being crushed by Xu Cheng.
• SKT demonstrates strategic play and teamwork, anticipating EDG's dive and counter-ganking.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and individual skill in competitive League of Legends.
• The strategic value of anticipation and counter-play in team fights.
• The significance of lane control and wave management in the early game.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Huni clash in the top lane, with Xu Cheng's Gragas dominating despite Huni's cautious play.
• EDG and SKT engage in a strategic battle, with each team attempting to gain an advantage through dives and counter-ganks.
• Xu Cheng's remarkable play interrupts Jarvan IV's combo, turning the fight in EDG's favor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gragas (Xu Cheng) uses a precise Flash and ultimate to turn the tables on Lee Sin and Jarvan IV, killing both and securing a double kill.
• EDG's support and mid laner provide crucial assists, helping Gragas secure the kills.
• Gragas gains a significant lead in the early game, stacking levels on his Dark Seal.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng demonstrates exceptional game sense, prediction, and mechanical skill with his Gragas play.
• Little Peanut (SKT's jungler) shows awareness and instinct, attempting to counter Xu Cheng's play but ultimately failing.
• EDG's support and mid laner display excellent coordination and timing in assisting Gragas.

Significant Themes

• The importance of prediction, game sense, and mechanical skill in high-level play.
• The impact of team coordination and support in securing kills and advantages.
• The difference between top-tier professional players and ordinary players in terms of game understanding and detail focus.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and EDG's support and mid laner work together to secure kills and advantages.
• Little Peanut and Huni (SKT's top laner) attempt to counter Xu Cheng's play but fail due to poor positioning and coordination.
• Casters and audiences worldwide react in shock and awe to Xu Cheng's play, comparing it to Uzi's famous Mercury's Treads line.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gragas (Xu Cheng) initiates a flank and decimates SKT with a single ultimate, followed by a combo that wipes out four of their members.
• EDG secures a Baron Nashor and pushes down SKT's mid lane turrets.
• EDG wins the first game of the World Finals BO5 against SKT.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng's Gragas showcases incredibly high burst damage, proving to be a formidable threat.
• SKT struggles to adapt to EDG's strategies and Gragas' damage output.

Significant Themes

• The importance of team coordination and adaptability in high-stakes matches.
• The power of Gragas as a late-game carry and his ability to turn the tide of battles.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng's Gragas plays a crucial role in EDG's victory, showcasing his individual skill and strategic thinking.
• EDG members work together to secure objectives and push down SKT's turrets, demonstrating their teamwork and synergy.

• EDG wins the first match against SKT in the Bird's Nest finals, causing a massive uproar among fans and viewers worldwide.
• Xu Cheng's performance as Gragas is deemed flawless, earning him the MVP title and widespread praise as the world's number one Top Laner.
• EDG's victory triggers a massive surge in popularity, with QQ launching a rain of red envelopes featuring EDG and Xu Cheng, and Douyin inviting EDG to join their platform.
• EDG's management feels immense pressure but also sees this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the team and the esports industry.
• Before the second match, Abu motivates the EDG members, reminding them that they have already become heroes and encouraging them to give their all.
• The second match of the BO5 series officially begins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG and SKT face off in the World Championship Finals at the Bird's Nest.
• EDG leads 1-0 after the first game, setting a historical record for an outer region team defeating an LCK team in the finals.
• Xu Cheng (EDG's Top Laner) and Huni (SKT's Top Laner) engage in pre-match trash talk, with Xu Cheng dismissing Huni's strengths and Huni boasting about crushing Xu Cheng with Jayce.
• EDG picks Vladimir for Xu Cheng in the second game, surprising everyone as it's a late-game hypercarry and a weak early-game matchup against Jayce.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng shows confidence and composure in his trash talk, understating his abilities while subtly dismissing Huni.
• Huni displays his usual arrogant demeanor, boasting about his skills and his intention to crush Xu Cheng with Jayce.
• Xu Cheng's decision to pick Vladimir indicates his trust in his team's strategy and his ability to carry the game late.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and arrogance in esports, with both Xu Cheng and Huni displaying different levels of self-belief.
• The importance of early-game advantages and lane dominance, highlighted by the Vladimir vs. Jayce matchup.
• The pressure of performing in high-stakes matches, with both teams aiming to secure a victory in the match point game.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Huni's pre-match trash talk sets the stage for a tense and anticipated Top Lane matchup.
• The casters and audience react to the heroes picked by both teams, expressing surprise and anticipation for the game to come.

• The match between EDG and SKT T1 in the 2017 World Finals reached a match point battle, with EDG selecting a late-game composition.
• Vladimir, EDG's top laner, was considered a hyper carry with a strong late-game but a weak early game.
• SKT T1 chose a risky strategy, engaging EDG in a level 1 team fight in the bottom lane, which resulted in a chaotic and intense fight.
• EDG lost First Blood and two Flashes, but Vladimir managed to secure a double kill after the fight, turning the tide of the game.
• Vladimir's aggressive and confident playstyle was praised by casters and fans alike, with some even comparing him to an immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. EDG selects a late-game composition for the match point battle.
2. SKT T1 initiates a level 1 team fight in the bottom lane.
3. EDG loses First Blood and two Flashes in the team fight.
4. Vladimir secures a double kill after the team fight, turning the tide of the game.

Character Developments

• Vladimir (Xu Cheng): Shows exceptional individual skill and confidence, securing a double kill after a level 1 team fight.
• Faker (Lee Sin): Fails to kill Vladimir after a double kill, causing SKT to lose two members.
• Wolf (Thresh): Dies to Vladimir's basic attacks after a level 1 team fight.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and aggression in competitive gaming.
• The importance of individual skill in turning the tide of a game.
• The impact of a single play on the outcome of a match.

Character Interactions

• Vladimir interacts with SKT members during the level 1 team fight and after, securing a double kill.
• Faker and Wolf interact with Vladimir after the team fight, with Faker failing to kill him and Wolf dying to his basic attacks.

• Xu Cheng's Vladimir gets a double kill early on, causing SKT to send three players to gank him in the top lane.
• SKT focuses on suppressing Xu Cheng's lane to prevent him from gaining an advantage, leading to a 1v2 situation for Xu Cheng.
• Despite the disadvantage, Xu Cheng's exceptional laning skills allow him to gradually gain the upper hand with the help of his jungler.
• SKT's jungler, Little Peanut, repeatedly ganks Xu Cheng's lane, leading to a tense and intense top lane matchup.
• In a crucial moment, Xu Cheng dodges Lee Sin's R Flash and reverses the situation, killing Jayce and escaping, demonstrating his extraordinary skill and game sense.
• This play by Xu Cheng boosts EDG's morale and demonstrates the power of his Vladimir, striking fear into SKT and their fans.

• EDG's Vladimir (Xu Cheng) struggles to farm and develop due to SKT's aggressive early-game strategy and constant pressure.
• SKT secures the first Baron Nashor and wins a crucial team fight, further increasing their lead and pushing EDG into a dire situation.
• EDG attempts to steal the second Baron but fails, leading to a massive economic disadvantage and a 10,000 gold lead for SKT.
• SKT pushes relentlessly, applying constant pressure and taking map resources, while EDG struggles to defend and find a way back into the game.
• The casters and audience begin to lose hope as EDG's chances of a comeback seem increasingly slim.
• In a desperate attempt, Xu Cheng's Vladimir finds an opening and lands a crucial ultimate and Q skill combo on SKT's Caitlyn (Bang), dealing massive damage and bringing her to critically low health.
• The chapter ends with a cliffhanger, as Caitlyn's health is about to be finished off by Vladimir's Q skill, potentially turning the tide of the game.

• EDG wins a crucial team fight, with Vladimir's unscientific instant kill and aggressive plays turning the tide.
• EDG secures Baron and pushes to the Nexus, winning the game 2/0 against SKT.
• The comeback is hailed as the greatest in history by economic difference, and EDG is celebrated as the new legend.
• The chapter focuses on the intense team fights, Vladimir's impactful plays, and the emotional rollercoaster of the Global Audience.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG leads SKT 2-0 in the BO5 final.
• EDG achieves a 10,000 gold comeback, a record in the league's history.
• EDG is one match away from winning the World Championship.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Murder) solidifies his status as the world's top mechanical Top Laner.
• EDG players show growth and resilience, carrying the hopes of the LPL region.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.
• The weight of representing a region and its fans.
• The pursuit of excellence and personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Factory Director share a moment of understanding and determination.
• EDG members and management express unity and support for each other.
• The LPL region and its fans worldwide eagerly anticipate EDG's final push for the championship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG is 2-0 up against SKT in the World Finals.
• The atmosphere at the Bird's Nest stadium is incredibly passionate and explosive.
• EDG bans Vladimir, a champion Xu Cheng excelled with in the previous matches, while SKT bans meta-strong champions.
• EDG picks Jayce for Xu Cheng, and SKT picks Lee Sin and Tristana.
• Both teams choose early-game dominant compositions for the final match.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Factory Director) is under pressure to fulfill his 6-year dream of winning the World Championship.
• Faker shows signs of nervousness before the match.

Significant Themes

• The birth of a dynasty: EDG's potential clean sweep against LCK teams.
• Perseverance and determination: Xu Cheng's 6-year journey to the World Finals.
• Confidence and regrets: Both teams choose heroes they are most confident in for the final match.

Character Interactions

• The audience, commentators, and players are all filled with emotion and passion, cheering for EDG.
• Wa Wa, Miller, and PDD, the LPL commentators, join the audience in cheering for EDG.
• SKT shows signs of desperation, while EDG is confident and aggressive in their picks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The match between EDG and SKT begins cautiously, with both sides choosing strong early to mid-game compositions.
• Faker's LeBlanc solos Scout's Syndra, securing First Blood for EDG.
• SKT's top and jungle (Lee Sin) coordinate a gank in the top lane, almost killing Jayce.
• Jayce, despite being critically low, kites Camille and ultimately kills her with a predicted QE cannon blast, securing a solo kill.

Character Developments

• Faker shows he's still a mechanical powerhouse by playing LeBlanc and securing First Blood.
• Xu Cheng (EDG's Jayce) demonstrates exceptional kiting, prediction, and mechanical skills, securing a solo kill against Camille.

Significant Themes

• The clash of old and new gods (Faker vs. Xu Cheng) is a central theme, with both players showcasing their mechanical prowess.
• The importance of early game tempo and coordination is highlighted, with SKT gaining an advantage in the early game.

Character Interactions

• Faker and Scout's mid lane exchange sets the tone for the game, with both players showcasing their skills.
• Xu Cheng and Huni's top lane interaction is intense, with Xu Cheng ultimately securing a solo kill against Huni's Camille.

Key Plot Points and Events

• SKT requests a pause in the match to check for potential bugs or cheating after an incredible Jayce play by Xu Cheng.
• The pause lasts longer than expected, causing tension and speculation among the audience.
• The match resumes without any time rewind, and the audience erupts in chaos upon realizing there was no bug.
• Jayce continues to dominate the top lane, pushing the wave aggressively and dealing heavy damage to Camille.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Jayce) showcases his exceptional skill and reaction speed, proving he's not cheating and solidifying his status as a god-like player.
• Huni (Camille) struggles against Xu Cheng's aggressive playstyle and becomes demoralized.

Significant Themes

• The tension and speculation caused by the pause in the match highlight the high stakes and intense competition in the World Finals.
• The audience's reaction to the lack of a bug emphasizes the importance of fair play and the integrity of the game.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng's aggressive playstyle against Huni showcases his confidence and disregard for his opponent.
• The audience's reaction to the lack of a bug highlights their support for Xu Cheng and EDG.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG and SKT clash in a crucial dragon fight.
• SKT feints a dragon attempt, aiming to catch EDG off guard and secure a 4v3 advantage in the bottom lane.
• Faker's LeBlanc instantly kills EDG's Xayah with a precise combo.
• EDG's support Lulu and jungler Jarvan IV are surrounded and nearly killed, but EDG's Syndra and Jayce TP in to save them.
• Xu Cheng's Jayce predicts and interrupts Faker's LeBlanc's escape, killing her with a burst combo.
• Jayce also interrupts SKT's Rakan's W mid-air, preventing a certain kill on EDG's members.
• EDG turns the fight around, killing SKT's Tristana, Lee Sin, Rakan, and Camille, acing them.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng's Jayce dominates the fight, showcasing incredible skill and game sense, securing a triple kill and the ace.
• Faker's LeBlanc demonstrates exceptional mechanics and vision control but falls to Xu Cheng's Jayce.
• Huni's Camille struggles to make an impact, ultimately dying to EDG's focus fire.

Significant Themes

• The importance of vision control and team coordination in League of Legends.
• The impact of individual skill and mechanical ability on a game's outcome.
• The role of teamfighting and objective control in determining the course of a match.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng's Jayce and Faker's LeBlanc have a tense standoff, with Xu Cheng ultimately coming out on top.
• EDG's members work together to turn the fight around, securing an ace against SKT.
• Huni's Camille struggles to keep up with EDG's aggression, ultimately leading to his death.

Summary

• EDG was leading 2-0 in the best-of-5 series against SKT in the World Championship final.
• In the third game, EDG was ahead but SKT stole the Baron Nashor, turning the tide of the game.
• EDG's jungler, Xu Cheng (Jayce), TP'd to high ground and wiped out SKT's team, securing a quadra kill and turning the game around.
• EDG pushed to SKT's base and destroyed their Nexus, winning the game and the championship.
• EDG became the first LPL team to win the World Championship in 7 years.

• EDG wins the World Championship, defeating SKT 3-0 in the finals.
• Miller, Wa Wa, and the audience erupt in joy and tears, celebrating EDG's victory.
• EDG's staff and members rush into the competition room, hugging and congratulating each other.
• Wa Wa displays a red flag on the commentary desk, symbolizing EDG's triumph.
• The Bird's Nest venue riots in celebration, with chants of "EDG" and "3/0" echoing through the stadium.
• EDG's players walk towards SKT's booth, where SKT's members are in shock and Faker is seen crying.
• EDG lifts the Summoner's Cup, marking their historic victory.
• Xu Cheng and Factory Director give interviews, expressing their emotions and gratitude towards their teammates, fans, and friends.
• Xu Cheng publicly apologizes for dressing as a girl in the past, causing laughter and surprise among the audience.
• The chapter ends with the audience celebrating EDG's victory and expressing their love for the team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG wins the World Championship, their first in seven years.
• Xu Cheng (Murder) is awarded the FMVP (Finals Most Valuable Player) title.
• Xu Cheng expresses his desire to choose Fiora for his champion skin.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Murder) gains recognition as the world's number one player after winning the FMVP.
• EDG's teammates and coaches express their pride and gratitude for the support they've received.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and hard work pay off (EDG's seven-year wait for the championship).
• Individual recognition within a team (Xu Cheng's FMVP award).

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng interacts with the audience, expressing his feelings and answering questions about his champion skin preference.
• EDG teammates and coaches support and congratulate each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG's victory causes a massive explosion of celebrations both online and offline, with people rioting in the streets and trending topics on Weibo dominated by EDG-related hashtags.
• EDG members are overwhelmed with interview requests and media attention, including from major media outlets like People's Daily and Xinhua.
• EDG's boss, Ai De Zhu, and Principal Wang announce they will give away a total of five million yuan in cash red envelopes on Weibo to celebrate EDG's victory.
• EDG finally finishes their media obligations and heads to a top-tier private club for their championship celebration banquet.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Buddha Lord) meets up with his parents, who are in the capital. They decide not to attend the celebration banquet due to their age and prefer to spend time with their old classmates.
• Xu Cheng adds a pretty fan, who had been too excited to speak when he arrived, as a friend on WeChat and entrusts her with taking care of his parents.

Significant Themes

• The impact of EDG's championship on the esports industry and the wider world.
• The responsibilities and pressures that come with great honor, as experienced by the EDG members.
• The power of fandom and the influence of esports on society.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng interacts with his parents, showing understanding and respect for their wishes.
• Xu Cheng adds a fan as a friend on WeChat and entrusts her with taking care of his parents, showing kindness and consideration towards his fans.
• EDG members finally get to celebrate their championship victory together after a long day of media obligations.

• EDG's championship celebration is a grand event attended by many big shots, including officials, capital investors, and public figures.
• Xu Cheng is worried about EDG's future lineup, especially Ming Kai's retirement and the potential departure of other teammates.
• Ai De Zhu offers Xu Cheng a Maybach S480 and discusses his debut streaming plans. EDG plans to terminate their contract with Zhanqi and sign with Dou Sha Live.
• Xu Cheng learns about his new contract: a 50 million RMB annual salary for one year, and shares in the Zhujiang Creative Center themed around him.
• Xu Cheng is surprised and grateful for EDG's trust and generous treatment, feeling motivated to prepare for his debut stream.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng decides to start streaming, announcing it on Weibo.
• His announcement causes a massive stir, with many influential figures in the esports circle promoting his debut.
• EDG club confirms Xu Cheng will stream on Dou Sha Live, with a prominent room ID of 520.
• On November 9th, at 7 PM, Xu Cheng's debut stream begins, with overwhelming popularity and anticipation.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng shows nervousness about his first stream, indicating his inexperience and eagerness to perform well.
• Ming Kai, now retired, takes on a mentoring role, offering advice and support to Xu Cheng.

Significant Themes

• The power of influence and promotion in the esports industry, as seen through the reactions to Xu Cheng's announcement.
• The anticipation and excitement surrounding Xu Cheng's debut stream, highlighting his popularity and status as the S7 FMVP.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng interacts with his teammates in the EDG WeChat group, showing camaraderie and friendly banter.
• The Dou Sha manager contacts Xu Cheng, signaling the start of his stream.