As Jian Rong took off his headphones and headed backstage, the detailed statistics from this game had already appeared on the big screen.

En? Commentator A was astonished. I realized that Softs damage output wasnt as low as I had imagined.

How else do you think this game was dragged out all the way to forty minutes? In the middle, there were quite a few team fights where he almost swept away the other sides damage dealer. Commentator B lamented, Unfortunately Fighting Tiger had a Tahm Kench. Their ability to protect allies was way too strong, Soft really couldnt cleave them down. You could tell that he was already feeling somewhat anxious at the end.

Back at the break room, the first thing Jian Rong said was, My fault.

It has nothing to do with you, I agreed and let you pick Fizz. Ding-ge hastily comforted him before he said, When playing against Fighting Tiger, its still best to fight strategy with strategy.

Jian Rong didnt nod or speak. If someone had to pinpoint the biggest problem in the last game, it would definitely be him.

In the first place, he wasnt good at providing assistance. When he encountered opponents who were excellent at assists, this weak point became even more obvious.

But now wasnt the time for blaming himself or feeling ashamed. He still needed to go back on stage and continue competing.

Lu Boyuan leaned back against the sofa, looking at the statistics from the last game. After the camera cut to the audience, he called, Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai was still passionately retelling the scene of him being pursued by four people earlier. Hearing his name, he turned his head. Whats up, ge?

Take a hard CC champ next round. Lu Boyuan explained, Jungler support duo roam.

Jungler support duo roam, as the name implied, entailed both the jungler and support roaming, driving the rhythm of the entire map. Like this, the success rate of ganking would increase drastically, and they could also gain better vision.

This strategy was quite demanding of the ADC; after all, the ADC would need to farm by himself in the bot lane.

However, luckily Pine was very capable by himself and had no problem farming alone. As a result, the second games strategy was settled just like that.

The second game started soon after.

Ive already placed the wards. P-baby, be good in the bot lane~ Before leaving to gank with Lu Boyuan, Xiao Bai instructed like an old mother, If the other support comes up to harass youexercise patience in a moment of anger, and you will escape a hundred days of sorrow. Remember how many times he harasses you, once I make my glorious return Ill help you get revenge.

Pine was playing Ezreal, a champion that was top-tier at escaping, so he didnt need to worry about any of that. He didnt even bother looking back as he cleared minions. Can you hurry up and leave.

Jian Rong was playing Syndra this round, so he had ample CC and damage in the early-mid game.

The moment Lu Boyuan sent his on my way ping, Jian Rong instantly flashed and knocked back his spheres, firmly stunning the enemy mid laner on the spot. Lu Boyuan, playing Elise, fired a binding spider web and jumped over, coordinating with the CC from the ult of Xiao Bais Leona. All the way up until his death, Da Niu wasnt able to use his flash skill.

TTCs CC was linked way too beautifully. Commentator A couldnt help but laugh. Da Niu probably broke his flash key from pressing it so many times.

Indeed. Commentator B said, However Fighting Tiger is the best at gaining experience from their mistakes. Now that Da Niu has died once, he most likely wont be so easy to gank in the next wave.

After getting the kill, Jian Rong returned to base. Right as he left again, Lu Boyuans voice sounded. Jian Rong, come with me to the top lane.

There was a large wave of minions in the mid lane, which would be a huge loss if he didnt clear them. In the top lane, everything was quiet as both sides farmed peacefully, and it didnt look like anything was going to happen. If this was a normal ranked game, Jian Rong would have probably straight up blocked his teammate.

The current Jian Rong didnt hesitate at all. He turned around and followed Lu Boyuan and Xiao Bai to the top lanethen, they caught the enemy mid laner and jungler who had circled around to gank Yuan Qian from behind.

Jian Rong had farmed better than Da Niu and he had the defensive advantage, so naturally their side won that team fight. Three people from the other team died, while they only lost a Yuan Qian.

Three kills, but I only got an assist Yuan Qian said angrily, Why is Fighting Tiger always like this? Always ganking with three people at a time, not leaving any way out, huh??

Its not easy for them to get Pine with Ezreal, so of course theyre going after you. Lu Boyuan pressed his lips together and coughed once. Theyll probably come over again next wave, so dont push the lane. Get the Rift Herald first.

After Lu Boyuan helped his teammates successfully countergank twice, TTCs advantage gradually became obvious from the mid game onwards.

But Fighting Tigers team fighting and coordination were as remarkable as always. They unyieldingly endured their way through three major team fights and forcefully dragged out the game to forty-nine minutes before finally making a mistake. Yuan Qian flashed in and engaged, CC-ing the enemy ADC. The remaining four people followed closely after, and after wiping out the other team, they tore down the enemys Nexus.

The score arrived at a nerve-wracking 1:1.

Lu Boyuan left the stage calmly. Back at the break room, he sat down lazily on the sofa, hands stuffed in his pockets. He appeared to be listening to Ding-ge analyze the next games pick/ban phase, but in reality, he didnt hear a single word.

A long while later, when nobody was paying attention, he lifted a hand and wiped off the cold sweat on his forehead.

The intermission period was very short. Not long after, a staff member came to tell them to go on stage.

A few minutes later, both teams returned to the stage once again.

Right as Lu Boyuan sat down, the person next to him pushed over the bottled water that Lu Boyuan had placed on the table very gently using the back of his hand.

They were forbidden from looking to the side while on stage.

Jian Rongs gaze remained fixed on his own screen as he said lowly, During the last game, you didnt take a single sip of water.

Lu Boyuan sensed the faint pain radiating from his wrist and he replied evenly, Not thirsty.

Actually, his throat was so dry that it almost felt like it was on fire.

But based on his previous experiences it would best to move his wrist as little as possible.

Jian Rong frowned. But you have a fever.

The two of them were unaware, but their little interaction had already been captured by the camera and was being broadcasted on the big screen.

Commentator A: Soft currently still has a lot of pressure on him, look at how his brows are furrowed.

After all, he was completely crushed by tactics in the first round. Anyone would feel the pressure. Commentator B smiled. Its good to feel pressured, thats the only way to improve. It seems that Soft has also already developed into a very competent pro player by now

The now ended up stuck in Commentator Bs throat.

On the broadcast screen, Road said something unknown, which first caused Soft to shut his mouth and stare blankly for a few seconds before he reached out very naturally and picked up the bottled water next to Roads keyboard.

He twisted off the lid before he put it back down on the table.

A very faint smile flitted across Roads face before he picked up the bottle and drank a bit.

Take another sip, Jian Rong said. During the match I wont be able to open it.

Lu Boyuan didnt respond, but he did pick it up and drink another mouthful.

After Road was done, Soft expressionlessly twisted the cap back onto the water bottle and set it down. They didnt interact again.

The two commentators were dumbstruck at the same time.

On the LoL streaming channel

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[My dumbass son was just viciously beaten up by Fighting Tiger, and now hes also in charge of twisting open his captains water?]

[This is probably his punishment for being viciously beaten up, right. Not bad, I hope that God Lu properly educates this dumbass. Daddy didnt even have the heart to watch that games Fizz.]

[Are Softs fans for real? How come I feel like you all are pretty proud of Soft losing a game?]

[As expected, Soft is only worthy of bullying those trash teams like YY. Even against Fighting Tiger, hes like this when they encounter PUD in the future, wont he be beaten like a dog?]

[If my son could truss up and pummel all the other teams mid laners right after starting to play competitively, then the LPLs mid laners might as well just collectively retire now. What the hell would be the point of playing professionally?]

[I also want to help God Lu open his water bottle QAQ]

Nobody knew what was going on. Jian Rong also didnt know what was going on. Lu Boyuan told him to twist open the lid, so he had.

The other three people in the team put on their headphones later, so they hadnt heard Lu Boyuan and Jian Rongs odd conversation.

Before Jian Rong could think about it any longer, the referee confirmed that there were no issues with the players or their equipment, and the game quickly entered the pick/ban phase.

Ding-ges expression was serious. This round

Lu Boyuan interrupted, Help me get Graves.

? Ding-ge was startled. Against Fighting Tiger youre picking Graves?

Graves was a powerful jungler that required the support of a high economy. If necessary, he would even have to eat his teammates resourceshow was that any different from the Fizz that Jian Rong had used in the first game!!

Ding-ge crinkled his face. I have no problem with you picking Graves when were up against a weak team, but against Fighting Tiger give me a reason.

Lu Boyuan: Finish as soon as possible.

Ding-ge:

So youre not even changing the damn script, huh.

Ah? Commentator A was stunned. TTC locked in Graves? Theyre going to use Graves against Fighting Tiger? Wouldnt it be better to use a champion like RekSai?

Ive discovered that our LPL players just like to play Graves, hes been picked many times already during this spring season but this champions win rate is actually extremely low. From the beginning of the season till now, Graves has only won two gamesand both times with Road too. Commentator B was puzzled. But Fighting Tiger is a team thats above average in terms of coordination and operations. Choosing Graves if he doesnt perform well, itll be very easy for him to become Fizz from the first game.

After they finished picking champions, Qian switched Graves over to Road.

The last second before they entered the game, Lu Boyuan nudged his mouse and changed the Flash skill into Ignite.

The other four people: ?

The commentators: ??

The audience: ????

Ding-ge, who just went offstage: ???????

Flash could be considered the most important summoner spell in LoL. It allowed the user to move forward a short distance, and it was an exceptionally effective skill for fleeing, pursuing, and dodging.

All the way up until the game began, the two commentators were still in shock.

Commentator A: No Flash, but Ignite?

If it werent for Road changing it at the last minute, I wouldve thought that he brought the wrong spell Commentator B was stunned. Im a little confused by this match.

Commentator A said hesitantly, Perhaps its a new strategy created by TTCs coaches?

Ding-ge watched the broadcast expressionlessly and thought, Like hell its a new strategy.

Xiao Bai also thought that Lu Boyuan had picked the wrong spell. He cleared his throat and reminded him in a small voice, Ge, this Ignite Graves of yours is quite fashionable, hah.

Lu Boyuan: Mn.

Xiao Bai:

Jian Rong opened the scoreboard and glanced at Lu Boyuans skills. He pursed his lips and swallowed down his questions.

Just as everyone was lost in confusion, Graves reached level 4. Then, he snuck into the enemys jungle, carrying his shotgun.

Lu Boyuans movement and trajectory were spotted by the ward that Fighting Tigers jungler had placed next to the river. In their voice chat, the enemy jungler promptly called for their teams mid laner to come over.

Commentator A watched with deep concern. Its over, he was discovered.

Commentator B: Its fine, Soft and Qian are also rushing over to provide assistance.

Their mid laner went over. Jian Rong swiftly reported the position before he decisively abandoned the minions in front of him and headed towards the jungle. Ill be there soon.

Yuan Qian glanced at the minimap. Im coming too.

Lu Boyuan already found the enemy junglers position, and he said calmly, No need, you two stay and clear minions.

Jian Rong was startled. His mouse swayed hesitantly on his screen for a few seconds before he finally turned back around obediently.

Soft isnt going anymore?? Commentator A was dumbfounded. I cant really understand this teammate sacrificing play

Before he could finish speaking, he saw Lu Boyuan accurately locate the enemy jungler, Trundle, who still had 60% health remaining and was standing near the Krugs next to the top lane.

Knowing that his teammate was on his way over, Fighting Tigers jungler didnt back off either. He approached with the intention of fighting it out with Lu Boyuan, but then

Graves tossed out his Smoke Screen skill at the enemy junglers feet, followed by a simple auto-attack, Ignite, and then another auto-attack, successfully triggering Phase Rush1. A damage combo instantly stupefied Fighting Tigers jungler.

Fighting Tigers jungler looked at his little remaining health and firmly used his Flash. Graves used his E skill and dashed forward before the detonation sound of his Q skill sounded in his headphones. Fighting Tigers jungler watched helplessly as the Ignite symbol hanging over his head burned away the last sliver of his health

First blood!

The whole combo added together didnt take longer than ten seconds.

Da Niu hurried over just in time to see his teammate collapse. He glanced at Lu Boyuans health bar, which had over half remaining, and his double buffs before he resolutely turned around and ran away.

Beautiful!! Commentator A shouted. Road was very decisive in using those skills! He definitely calculated out his entire damage output in advance!

Commentator B nodded. Burned to death by Ignite, this Ignite was an extremely crucial choice

Ignite did indeed prove crucial for this wave, but without Flash, its actually still quite difficult to team fight and gank in the mid-late game. Commentator A calmed down a little. Lets see what happens.

In PUDs break room, after the first blood notification, XIU clicked his tongue and shook his head. He picked up his bag and said, Lets go back.

Savior was bewildered. Not watching?

XIU chuckled. Theres no point Ive counted before. From last years spring season till now, hes never lost a single game in which hes gotten first blood while playing Graves.

Those who could play Graves were the overlords of the jungle in the early game. And if this champion fell into someone like Roads hands, whose game awareness was extremely high, and he was allowed to get first blood while taking Ignite

Hopefully Fighting Tigers jungler would be all right.

Ten minutes later, Fighting Tigers jungler was being chased by Lu Boyuan for the nth time in his own jungle.

Did God Lu stick a ward in our jungle? Fighting Tigers jungler felt weak from fury. Its one thing if he ganks me while Im on my way somewhere, but hes even waiting for me next to my monsters??

Da Nius eyebrows were knitted tightly together. Dont run, Im here. Counter him, dont let him farm any longer.

A moment later, another person was added to Lu Boyuans pursuit list.

Fighting Tigers mid laner and jungler were chased by Graves all the way from the blue buff to their own mid tower. After they were finally about to escape, Jian Rong, playing Azir, suddenly flashed up and used his ultknocking the two of them back in front of Lu Boyuan.

Double kill!

My goodness Graves is chasing two people and fighting them by himself?! Commentator A spluttered with excitement. Right now, Road is one level ahead of Da Niu and two levels ahead of the enemy jungler! Roads rhythm is truly way too terrifying, Fighting Tiger doesnt have any ability to resist at all!

At level 12, Graves went to the bot lane to gank Fighting Tigers ADC Luoluo.

With one explosive shot, half his health crumbled away.

Luoluo: ?

Was this damage real??

The disparity in their items and levels was way, way, way too large, to the point that every time Lu Boyuan walked towards Luoluo later, the commentators would all howl

Commentator A: Luoluo run for it!!!

Commentator B: He cant escape, Luoluo might as well take both hands off the keyboard now.

Just what in the world is this Commentator A pondered deeply as he watched Graves destroy the enemy ADC in three shots. Dont they say theres only one god per meta? Graves isnt strong in this meta either ah

Road has been the god of how many metas now, you should be used to it. Commentator B smiled. This game has made all the teams realize that next time when they encounter God Lu again, they should either choose a powerful champion and go all out against him, or they should ban Graves and be done with it.

Commentator A: Speaking of which, its been a long time since weve last seen Roads Lee Sin. That can truly be called the god in every meta Im getting sidetracked. Having said that, Ive discovered a very intriguing fact.

Commentator B lifted an eyebrow. What is it?

Commentator A: In this game, Road pilfered gold from his top lane and stole experience from his bot lane the only lane in which he hasnt touched a single minion is the mid lane.

Twenty-five minutes in, Fighting Tiger decided to put everything on the line. Taking advantage of the interval during which TTCs top and bot laners recalled to base after getting a dragon, Fighting Tiger went to steal Baron.

Instantly, the commentators grew excited againthe ward that TTC had placed near Baron had just run out a few seconds earlier.

Its possible its possible! Commentator A said animatedly. With this team comp, it wont take too long for Fighting Tiger to get Baron ss, its over.

They watched as Lu Boyuan, who had just finished clearing a wave of minions in the mid lane, suddenly stopped in the middle of returning to base. Then, he crept towards the dark expanse where Baron was located

Right as Fighting Tiger was totally immersed in stealing Baron, a despair-inducing ward was inserted into the pit with a thunk.

Da Niu clenched his teeth. Keep going, three people from their team went back to base. We have five people here, Road wont dare to come down.

Indeed, Lu Boyuan didnt go down.

Because Jian Rong charged in from the side, poked twice to steal Baron away, and then flashed and escaped.

too cruel. Commentator A wore a complicated expression, and he held back his profanity. This is even worse than if the two of them had rushed in and wiped out all of Fighting Tiger.

Twenty-eight minutes in, TTC grouped up and went for Fighting Tigers base, obtaining victory after destroying the enemys Nexus.

The first two rounds were both bitter struggles, but this game ended up being an overwhelming victory for TTC. After the game finished, many audience members present at the stadium still hadnt fully recovered yet.

When Jian Rong took off his headphones, he just happened to hear Commentator As roar

Let us all congratulate TTC! 2:1! Successfully winning this spring season match!

If someone didnt know better, they would think that the finals had just taken place, based on the volume of the commentators voice.

Jian Rong rubbed his ears and was about to stand up when he turned his head and realized that Lu Boyuan was still sitting, unmoving, in his original position. Even his hands were still placed on his keyboard and mouse.

Jian Rong could faintly sense that something was wrong. Whats the matter?

Lu Boyuan endured the pain in his head and exhaled very lightly.

His lipstick had already rubbed off, revealing the pallid color of his lips.

Nothing. Played for too long, a bit tired. A few seconds later, Lu Boyuan finally moved his hands off his equipment. He stood up and said hoarsely, Lets go and shake hands.

Phase Rush is a rune that generates a movement buff when stacking 3 skills (more or less) on a target within 4 seconds ^

Wei: God Lu is truly a god but he needs to rest!! Take care of your man so he gets better soon JR!!