Starting with Zaozi Ge, a dream lineup

Chapter 318 The Ming Dynasty sails ten thousand miles on the wind, returning when its glory is achieved across the four seas!
(It is highly recommended to listen to the song "The Nameless" before reading this chapter!)
In the finals, aside from Uzi, there was some controversy regarding the selection of the other four players.

Finally, the official selection team from Riot Games held a meeting, and 15 people voted. Xiangguo won with a 6-vote advantage over the other three.

In this finals, although her performance in the first and third games was decent without any major highlights, her Kindred in the second game was truly outstanding.

After careful consideration, this opportunity to shine was given to Xiangguo.

"Uzi!!! Uzi!!!"

"Spicy hot pot! Spicy hot pot!"

As one of the world's most famous superstars, Xiangguo is also widely known globally.

Although it's still in Incheon, the enthusiasm of the audience is no less.

"Congratulations again to RNG on successfully defending their title and winning the S-series championship for the second time. I still remember this time last year, RNG was a team that was not favored by everyone. In just one year, you have proven yourselves. Congratulations!"

"Now that you've won the trophy for the second time, what would you like to say to RNG and to your fans who support you?"

Roaring Emperor was about to hand the microphone to Li Luo, but Xiang Guo seemed to be excited or something, and started to burst into tears.

Seeing this, Roaring Emperor quickly handed the microphone to Xiangguo.

"I really, really thank you all for your support along the way. At this moment, being able to stand on this stage and accept this championship is something that I, Mlxg, never dared to imagine in my entire life. Before the competition, I really didn't think we could defend this championship. Thank you, thank you to the fans for your unwavering support, and thank you to the audience for your support and love for RNG."

"At this time last year, on the S-series awards stage, I said something like, 'Thank you for letting me prove my jungling style and letting me know that my playstyle is correct. I am Spicy Pot, I am the King of the Jungle.' I am very grateful, very excited, and very fortunate that I did not disappoint you fans who have always supported and encouraged me. Now, a year has passed, and the general has not forgotten his return. I think at this moment, I have fulfilled my promise! I am the one you have always liked!"

"Spicy Hot Pot!"

Wow!
As soon as Xiangguo finished speaking, the audience in Incheon who still remembered RNG's first championship victory immediately stood up and started cheering. The audience watching the live broadcast also recalled the grand occasion at the Bird's Nest last year.

That was the first time golden rain fell on the land of China, and at that moment, Mala Xiangguo confidently declared himself the king of the jungle.

In the blink of an eye, S7 has passed by, and RNG has won the S8 championship. In just one year, RNG went from being the second seed in the region to winning the championship with an undefeated record. Time flies!
"Wow, it seems that Xiangguo is indeed very excited right now. This past year has been full of ups and downs under high pressure that others don't know about. Of course, everyone only sees your spirited appearance, but the hard work and dedication behind the scenes are also indispensable."

Seeing Xiangguo sobbing uncontrollably, the Roaring Emperor gradually put aside his prejudices about national borders and regions, and began to take this team, the second after SKT to win the title of defending champion, seriously for the first time.

Baojianfeng comes from the sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold.

A team's championship is inseparable from the efforts of everyone in the team, from the highest to the lowest!
Compared to SKT, RNG's biggest advantage is that every member of their team works incredibly hard and puts 100% of their passion into esports!
This is perhaps the biggest reason why SKT was able to defend their title back then and RNG is able to do so now!
"Well then, Uzi, do you have anything to say to your fans who support you?"

Seeing the Roaring Emperor ask a question, Li Luo, who was comforting Xiangguo, smiled, took the microphone, and calmly said:
"When I shook hands with him in the soundproof room just now, I saw Lee Sang-hyeok cry. The biggest contributor to the last team to win the double championship was crying. Then I said to him: 'Hey, Lee Sang-hyeok, you have to do your best. I'll be waiting for you in S9.' I think Faker will understand too. Standing on this mountaintop, on this stage, to receive the final honor, what exactly do you have to give up in the process?"

"Is it diligent training day and night, meticulous research without paying attention to anything else, or a moment of explosive performance while maintaining composure?"

"No, no, no! None of that. If it were that simple, we wouldn't be the ones winning the championship today; it would be one of thousands of professional players like me!"

"Many times I've felt fortunate to win the championship, but at this moment, I just want to say one thing! Behind this championship, it's not just us, it's you, it's him, it's me!"

"It was the hard work and support of these unsung heroes that allowed us to persevere to the end and win this championship!"

"Standing on this stage, I sincerely want to say something to you."

"Thank you, nobodies!"

His rambling speech did not dampen the enthusiasm of the audience in the slightest. Countless LPL viewers began to shed tears silently, thinking about what these so-called "unknowns" had actually sacrificed over the past year.
Is it the loud and aggressive response when seeing criticisms of RNG or RNG players on short video apps?
It was the hundreds of thousands of encouraging messages left on the official Weibo account that remained loyal to RNG even when they were at a low point in the Summer Split.
Did they go through all the hardships of crossing the sea to come to the stadium to cheer on their team before the game?
Only a handful of people can ever truly shine in the public eye, so this championship is the best encouragement for those "unsung heroes" behind the scenes.

It was you, it was them, it was us, it was everyone's hard work that led to the final championship! It ushered in a new era for the LPL!

"Uzi!!! Uzi!!!"

"Brother Zaozi, we'll always support you! Keep it up!!!"

“Rng!!!”

The audience cheered and laughed, tears welling up in their eyes, seemingly unwilling to shed any tears at this joyous moment.

But countless people in front of the screen were moved to tears by these words.

There are countless unsung heroes in life who are quietly contributing their efforts, and there are so many people who love you and cheer you on!
At this moment, the scene evokes so many emotions, how could I not shed tears!

"Wow, Uzi still manages to captivate everyone with his speeches as always!"

Chinese culture has a long history, and the staff providing simultaneous interpretation backstage couldn't explain the true meaning of the sentence for a while. However, seeing the scene in the audience, even the "Roaring Emperor" looked quite moved.

This influence is no less than that of Faker, the most famous player in the LCK region, and may even be greater.

"So, the second question is, after winning your second championship, what are your thoughts on the rumors that the LPL region is now the number one region in the world?"

Upon hearing this question, the other three members of RNG, who were still standing in the back in a daze, immediately burst into laughter, as if they sensed that something good was about to happen.

Even Xiangguo, standing next to Li Luo, laughed. All eyes turned to Li Luo, anticipating his next words. Without putting down the microphone, Li Luo, abandoning his previous calm, became spirited and loudly recited the first line:
"I would rather climb to the top of a tall building and look out over all directions than dream of Penglai Island."

Wow!
Upon hearing the first sentence, those in the audience who understood it immediately burst into applause!
The title of "First Region" is both an honor and a trap, but Li Luo's first sentence directly stated that our LPL region is fully worthy of the title of "First Region," and that our strength lies here, not in the titles bestowed upon us by you!

Without much hesitation, he sang two more lines:
"I cast my worries and troubles far away, and the land will surely appreciate my talent."

"A man's ambition should never change, and his boundless passion remains."

These two sentences further expand on the lofty ambitions of the previous sentence. So what if they won the first division? For RNG, the real ambition should be to win three consecutive championships to continue their dynasty and create the RNG era.

Looking down at the audience and then at the Summoner's Cup so close at hand, a surge of emotion, like a raging storm or a city engulfed in flames, welled up within Li Luo. Under everyone's gaze, the young man raised his head and shouted:
"The boat is going far away, how happy it is."

"The Ming Dynasty will ride the winds for ten thousand miles, and return when its glory has been achieved across the four seas!"

boom!
The entire audience went wild!

The two powerful lines of poetry could not fully express Li Luo's confidence and pride.

The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere exploded, proving everything. Even viewers who usually commented "So awkward!" or "It's getting awkward!" in the live stream were genuinely fired up this time!

First region, first team, looking forward to S9, three-peat!

The countless words connected represent not only the bright future of LPL, but also the grand ambitions of RNG and Uzi's boundless aspirations!
The S-series has been held for eight years. Even SKT and Faker have not achieved a three-peat. But now, RNG, with their second championship, has personally opened the door to their third championship!

This bold statement ignited a fire within everyone present, making them eager to express their opinions!
In the past, when RNG won their first championship, LPL viewers could only say that our region still had the strength to win. But now, as RNG defended their title and won their third trophy, from this moment on, everyone can stand tall and proudly say:
"We are the number one region!"

In this situation, whether at the scene or in live broadcasts around the world, one could feel that behind this speech lay a declaration of a king:

This is a global announcement that the LPL era has arrived, and RNG's golden age is about to begin!

The old king is dead!
A new king has ascended the throne!

Those who cling to past honors and achievements will become flawed products of the new era and will eventually be eliminated by RNG!

"Let's congratulate RNG once again on winning the 2018 World Championship. Now, we've compiled three questions for you. Please look at the big screen!"

The screen in the center of the venue turned, and the first person to appear on the screen was none other than the old acquaintance, the factory manager!
Did the factory manager also participate in this event? Or did he participate via a short video?

When the curious onlookers immediately started playing the factory manager's short video on the big screen, they opened the factory manager's Douyin account and were surprised to find that the video was indeed there, and it had just been released. It wasn't an official fabrication; it had been recorded beforehand.

The footage of the factory manager was recorded in a very rushed manner. In the dimly lit training room, the Edg team logo could be vaguely seen.

And Abu's voice, which is very familiar to all LPL viewers, also rang out in the off-screen voice;

"Hurry, hurry, you only have five minutes. Stop dawdling and get to the point. Say what you want to say right now, or you'll miss your time!"

Abu's urging immediately brought a smile to the faces of the audience at the scene and those watching the live stream.

The next second in the video, the factory manager appeared on screen dressed in his familiar father's attire.

"Hello, this is EDG Club, I'm Clearlove, oh right, and there's a 7!"

The factory manager in the video was initially a bit awkward, but after making a joke about himself, he relaxed considerably and a smile appeared on his face.

"Congratulations to RNG on winning the championship! Defending champions! Wow, among the top three, RNG took the lead first and secured the honor of defending their title. Speaking of which..."

"What are you talking about? Let's get down to business!"

As the factory manager began reminiscing about the past, Abu, who wasn't on screen, finally couldn't hold back and urged him repeatedly, which also piqued the curiosity of the entire audience, who were eager to see what serious business Abu was talking about.
"Um, excuse me, I wanted to ask Uzi, does your RNG team have any plans to recruit a jungler to expand the roster depth for S9? I have someone here who seems pretty good!"

At this point, the video abruptly ended, leaving the audience with much to ponder over the candidate the factory manager had mentioned.

Edg traded Haro this year, and Haro has performed very well at Rw. Karsa, whom they bought, is also playing well. Logically speaking, Edg doesn't have anyone to sell right now, so why would they ask such a question at a time when the world is watching?
"Huh? Is this Clearlove from Edg? He's a very familiar player. It seems his question is also for Uzi. Let's hear Uzi's response."

The Roaring Emperor was clearly familiar with the Factory Manager, and immediately recognized him, while handing the reins of the conversation back to Li Luo.

"Wow, Edg's reputation for never doing anything at a loss is well-known, so we wouldn't dare to agree to it directly. However, RNG's current roster depth definitely needs some strengthening and improvement after the S8 World Championship. Of course, during the year of S8, our team also perfected our youth training system. We welcome ambitious individuals to join the RNG youth training camp to pursue their dreams. But this jungler is..."

"Emmm, if it's that guy, it's not like I can't consider it!"

Their words were so succinct and persuasive that they once again heightened the excitement of the live stream. Their seemingly cryptic conversation instantly gave countless marketing accounts a chance to seize the opportunity, with some even envisioning a scenario where Clearlove joins RNG and the "old folks" team chases their dream of winning the championship.

The next two questions were directed at Xiaohu and Letme, and the champion interview ended happily for all.

Let's begin the final awards ceremony!

(End of this chapter)