Starting with Zaozi Ge, a dream lineup

Chapter 378 A Pseudo-Pentakill! Victory in the Opening Match
Although Rookie died once earlier in the game, he still managed to farm up quickly. Even without Varus, he still managed to take down the Baron Nashor, which had over 3,000 health.

The remaining three members of IG went all out and focused all their attention on Baron Nashor.

We've taken down the dragon, they're all dead, but we can still fight.

The dragon is gone, everyone's dead, we're going to lose this game.

In just one minute, the emotions of everyone in IG were like a rollercoaster, soaring to the top one moment and plummeting to the bottom the next.

What was originally a good situation has turned into a dilemma for IG because of Rakan's death. They can neither start nor run away.

"Baron can ruin a life! So, IG still has to keep fighting for Baron. Now that Leona has charged in, it's a 3v3!"

As soon as the commentator finished speaking, the next second, before IG could make any further moves, Meiko's Leona decisively used her E skill on Yasuo and charged in.

Zaozi Ge, standing to the side, also positioned himself well, ensuring he always had enough room to maneuver.

Li Luo's Mantis emerged from the bushes and stood in IG's vision, on the upper edge of the Baron pit.

"This is the mantis's invisible threat!"

"My god, the factory manager perfectly demonstrated the essence of Kha'Zix's passive with his play. He stood on top of it, posing a huge threat to the three people below who were fighting Baron. What can we do? Ning's Lee Sin is a level lower than Kha'Zix. Can he even get a chance to smite him?"

The three IG members finally realized they had become free labor for the enemy, and immediately turned their attention to the Baron Nashor, with Aatrox using his E ability to try and drive away Kha'Zix.

However, the moment Aatrox came up, before IG could make a move, Kha'Zix had already flashed again.

A perfect teleportation.

Next to Lee Sin and Yasuo, Kha'Zix used three key presses in a second, instantly executing AQW. Lee Sin, whose health seemed to be half remaining, was torn to shreds like a piece of paper by Kha'Zix's terrifying damage.

Edg.clearlove killed ig Ning.
unstoppable!

"Wow, that damage! IG is completely dismantled; they have absolutely no way to deal with Kha'Zix."

The situation on the field changed too quickly. The most farmed Kha'Zix, as the king of single-target damage, was about to unleash a burst of damage that would leave everyone in disbelief.

An assassin's single-target damage is ineffective in team fights. Then I'll split you all up, forcing you into one-on-one battles. Can you withstand that then?
Almost the instant the blind man died, Kha'Zix refreshed and used his E skill, accurately flying to Yasuo's head.

Yasuo had been tanking Baron and dealing damage, but now that Lee Sin, who had Smite, was dead, he could only helplessly engage in a team fight with the three Edg members.

Edg.clearlove kills ig.rookie
Double kill!

Dominate the game!

"My god, this is really exciting! This Kha'Zix is ​​really going all out! IG still has Aatrox, and Clearlove is chasing after him. He's even skipping Baron and going straight to chase Aatrox!"

"Can I beat the Sword Demon in a one-on-one fight? The Sword Demon still has almost half his health left!"

The scene was completely dumbfounded, as were the newly joined IG bot lane duo, Puff and Southwind.

This was the first time I faced a fully-formed Edg, the first time both sides continued a game where one side gained an early advantage, and the first time I felt how Edg's team strength increased exponentially due to their individual skill under such a terrifying advantage.

At this moment, Aatrox had already created some distance, but with a burst of speed in the bushes, Kha'Zix immediately caught up with Aatrox.

With a QA combo that includes Duskblade and the passive Unseen Threat, Aatrox lost nearly 500 health points in less than 0.5 seconds!

The next moment, another basic attack was launched, and the Sword Demon fell to the ground!

Edg.clearlove7 killed ig theshy.
Triplekill!

ACE!

The sounds of triple kills and team wipes rang out one after another, as if celebrating a new king.

As the dragon's mournful cry rang out, its prowess became even more unparalleled.

The scene fell into an eerie silence, but then—
Blasted!

"OMG! OMG! They're wiped out! IG has been wiped out!"

"The Mantis got five kills in one wave, a triple kill! A light touch, splitting and breaking down the enemy, terrifying output, unparalleled dominance, this Mantis, I'm dumbfounded! Three people against five people, a 0-for-5 exchange? Who would believe this?" Miller's astonished voice echoed in the arena.

Everyone went crazy!

"I crave valuable prey!"

The mantis's domineering voice was still echoing when the entire Hongqiao Tiandi venue went wild!

The commentators around the world who were commentating on the opening match of the LPL region went crazy and roared, and even the LPL commentary booth was shocked.

"That's terrifying! Kha'Zix! Wow!" Miller exclaimed, "That Kha'Zix play was incredible! With these two carries, what more could one ask for!"

"This is the biggest change that Zaozi brought to Edg. Now every player on Edg is a top-notch fighter. Even though they only had three players, they still won this seemingly impossible team fight!"

"Ahhh!"

"EDG!!! EDG!! EDG!!!"

"??!"

"A pentakill! If this can be chained together, that would be incredible!"

"Ghostly, it has redefined the invisible threat; people are numb to it."

"Factory manager!! Ah!! I love your factory!!"

"No... what happened? Can anyone explain what happened in this wave?" Wawa exclaimed in shock, "IG clearly took the initiative and eliminated Edg's mid and top lanes in one fell swoop, but the remaining bot lane duo and jungler managed to get a 0-for-5 exchange. This is outrageous!"

"Wow!" Miller couldn't help but exclaim, "This is... inhumanly strong!"

"IG players were completely outplayed."

Indeed, the five people inside the soundproof room at IG were all a bit withdrawn at that moment.

Including Prince Ning, they had never expected such a thing to happen, and it was the first time they had encountered such a situation.

In the past, it was always IG with fewer players against more, with one person chasing after two or three people. But today!
They were chased and beaten by three opponents, resulting in a zero-for-five exchange. Has IG become this weak without Ah Shui and Bao Lan?

Based on their current performance, IG probably won't even qualify for this year's S10 World Championship!

But can this be blamed on the players in IG?
If it weren't for the early advantages that allowed Kha'Zix to build up, and the lack of proper communication at Baron, which allowed Edg to split them up, IG wouldn't be in such a miserable state.

And
The audience and commentators were unaware of the situation, but Ning suddenly remembered the positioning of the three of them earlier.

If I remember correctly, judging from their positioning just now, the Edg team wasn't going in with the intention of stealing Baron. From beginning to end, their objective was very clear.
It's murder!
It doesn't matter if you don't get Baron Nashor. As long as all five of you die, the gold from the kills can completely make up for the loss of not being able to secure Baron Nashor.

Then, while you're at it, you can clear a wave of minions, farm some jungle camps, and push some towers, which will actually make you a big profit.

"The competition is tough these days."

Sitting in his seat, Prince Ning suddenly felt a sense of loss and change.

In just six months, a wave of monsters suddenly emerged in the alliance. Now, even the factory manager...
How can I play with a mantis that I raised myself that's so fat?
As it turned out, Prince Ning's guess was correct.

For champions like Kha'Zix, either prevent him from getting ahead, or choose a full control composition. If you can't control Kha'Zix first, don't initiate a team fight, otherwise, once a small-scale team fight breaks out, it's a nightmare.

Especially when it's a mantis played by an old fox like the factory manager, it's even more elusive and difficult to catch; it's practically impossible to spot the mantis in sight.

Using his R skill to become invisible in the bushes, Kha'Zix appeared and disappeared in IG's jungle, stealing kills on two waves of Puffs.

At 26 minutes, Edg secured the fourth dragon, and with the Water Dragon added to their tally, the game could be considered over.

Under the high ground, the Edg players' health and mana seemed to be soaking in a fountain, providing endless sustain.

The match ended at 28 minutes, with IG's crystal base being destroyed by Edg.

Bang!
"Congratulations to Edg! They've secured a winning start to Season 10!! They've won the first game of the opening best-of-three series!"

Congratulations Edg!

As the commentator finished speaking, a frenzy of cheers erupted in the stadium, with all of Edg's fans chanting the team's name in unison.

Neutral fans were also thrilled; this top-level LPL opening match, just the first game, was a feast for the eyes of all viewers.

The two sides traded blows, with all ten players displaying their full potential and awareness. The final three-on-five situation, in particular, provided ample reason for the entire match to be replayed and watched, making everyone feel that today's tickets were truly worthwhile!
"IG shouldn't be discouraged either. The first match showed that the two sides are actually quite evenly matched. The key is the decision-making in the early team fights. Both sides have performed to their level in this match. Let's look forward to the next game!"

Wawa said, "Moreover, the opening match is a best-of-three series, so IG still has a chance to win a game!"

"That's right, this match has revitalized the LPL, which hadn't had any matches all winter. Times are progressing, and heroes are being surpassed. Today's match embodies the spirit of LPL S10. We must continue to carry forward the LPL style. Now, let's take a short break and look forward to the next match!"

As the commentators finished speaking, the players on both sides began to leave the field for a rest.

The audience at the venue was fine, but online, countless viewers who watched the first game were in an uproar!
No one expected that Edg would defeat IG in such a unique way, so decisively and cleanly, especially the fake pentakill by Kha'Zix in the last wave, which was truly shocking.

IG!
You can refer to the performance level of this team between S8 and S9. Whenever there is a fight, IG has never been afraid of anyone.

And the audience isn't stupid. Throughout the match, IG's performance wasn't much worse than usual; it's just that compared to Edg, they were clearly not in the same league.

Even a single victory in a regular season game is met with rave reviews from countless LPL viewers.

On the way back to the lounge, the two teams inevitably bumped into each other in the middle of the road due to the Hongqiao Tiandi venue.

Upon seeing Li Luo, Ning's expression twitched involuntarily: "Clearlove, you're ruthless. I'll admit defeat this time. You Edg guys really know how to hide things in scrims, you know."

"You guys are pretty good too, keep up the good work next time!" Brother Zaozi chimed in with a smile.

"Come on!" the IG members greeted each other before opening the door and returning to the lounge.

In the second game, IG indeed started to exert their strength. Before anyone was paying attention, TheShy successfully picked Vayne in the top lane to counter Flandre's Mordekaiser.

Even with Li Luo's constant support, in just twelve minutes, Ning Wang seemed to have taken up residence in the top lane, effectively raising Vayne into a dominant force.

Once IG spread out their lineup and used the 4-1 strategy, Edg had no way to counter it effectively and lost the second game.

However, in the third game, Abu deliberately misled the enemy. When IG picked Lucian for the top lane, he countered by picking Malphite for Flandre to tank the pressure.

This time, even TheShy couldn't gain any advantage against Malphite. In team fights, Flandre focused on targeting Lucian. Without their star player, IG was crushed by EdgG again, just like in the first game.

In the end, Edg won their opening match of the 2020 Spring Split with a score of 2-1 across both competitions.

This also marked the beginning of their dominance of the regular season in the Spring Split!
"Congratulations to Edg! They won their opening match of the Spring Split. This best-of-three series delivered three classic games."

As the commentator, Wawa, delivered his impassioned words, Edg fans erupted in wild cheers.

"Edg is in such good form. After the experience of the Demacia Cup, they have finally developed a strategy that suits them in the Spring Split. Once Edg gains an advantage in the early game, even a fighting team like IG will have a hard time gaining an edge."

"Yes, this Edg team really has that feeling of dominating the LPL back in S5!"

Among the many viewers, there were various opinions, but overall, Edg won the opening match, which met everyone's expectations.

How popular was the opening match of this year's Spring Split?
As the first official match after LPL won the championship, it attracted a lot of attention, including from players both at home and abroad.

However, foreign players were shocked by today's match results.

First, there was IG winning the championship in Incheon in S8, then FPX overwhelmingly won the championship in S9, and now in S10, Edg has risen again.
Is this truly the beginning of a new era for the LPL?
“You have a big problem, you definitely have a big problem. I can sense it. This isn’t our first time fighting,” Ning Wang said with a bitter face as Li Luo shook hands with Ning Wang.

"Hmm?" Li Luo asked, slightly puzzled.

"You're not the factory manager, no, you are the factory manager, but you're not the factory manager I know. I got into the industry by watching Edg's matches back then, and you weren't as terrifying as you are now."

"However, after today's match, I estimate I'll be going into seclusion for a long time. I hope we can have a good match next time."

Prince Ning seemed to have made a decision, and said it solemnly.

In his eyes, Li Luo seemed to see a glimmer of fighting spirit.
Hmm? Even Prince Ning is showing fighting spirit!
Times have really changed!
With the first game of the regular season concluded and under such intense scrutiny, Edg's victory naturally triggered a series of reactions and shocks.

However.
As time goes by, more and more people are becoming numb.

Because everyone witnessed once again how EDG achieved the so-called IG-style miracle step by step!
(End of this chapter)