Chapter 640
Sister-in-law, please go ahead.
"Welcome to League of Legends!"
Accompanied by the system's voice prompts, Su Mo controlled Riven to leave the fountain.
In this game, Su Mo's runes were Conqueror, and his summoner spells were Flash and Ignite.
This is the ultimate killing setup.
Although teleportation is more useful in the game, Su Mo wants to gain an advantage quickly and finish get off work as soon as possible.
Both sides started normally.
Level 1 is now online.
369's Sion was very sensible; he didn't go online at all, but instead hid in the bushes at the edge of the experience zone.
Su Mo didn't rush to push the lane, but instead waited for the cooldown of his Q skill, "Broken Wings Dance".
The lanes converge.
369 tentatively came out to charge up his Q to clear minions.
Su Mo moved.
First, use Q to dash close the distance, then A!
369 quickly canceled Q and retreated.
Su Mo Lightspeed QA!
Q2's knock-up animation is canceled by a basic attack, instantly knocking Sion into the air, followed by a basic attack!
Q3 rolls in again, and finishes with a basic attack!
With just one smooth combo at level one, plus the damage from the passive Runeblade, Sion lost a third of his health.
"That QA was so fast!" Rita exclaimed from the audience, her eyes glued to the screen. "I couldn't even see the movements clearly; it felt like the Q and A came out at the same time!"
Level 3, a conflict breaks out in the top lane.
Kanavi's Wukong knew that the top lane couldn't fall behind, so he ganked top at level two.
"The monkeys are coming!" Jiejie warned while the big tree was still being painted red.
"Let him come." Su Mo's voice was cold.
The monkey stealthily used its E ability to emerge, and with Sion's slow effect, attempted to kill Riven.
Facing a two-on-one situation, Su Mo remained completely calm.
He first used his E [Charge Forward] shield to absorb the monkey's damage, and then used his W [Soul Roar] to stun both of them at the same time!
Q1! A! Q2! A!
All the damage was poured onto the level 2 monkey.
Light it and hang it up!
Kanavi was shocked and used Flash to try to escape.
Su Mo followed up with a flash, and Q3 [Dance of Broken Wings], the third stage, slammed down hard!
Knocked away!
Finish with a simple basic attack.
First Blood!
Riven gets First Blood!
Then, taking advantage of Conqueror's stacked lifesteal and high attack power, he turned around and chased after 369's Sion, attacking him relentlessly.
369 could only use Flash to escape back to the tower, trembling with fear.
"A 1v2 comeback, killing one and forcing the other to flash!!" Guan Zeyuan shook his head. "This Riven's proficiency is terrifying! Using Q on cooldown, stunning two with W, the plays are so fluid! JDG's top and jungle are doomed!"
The next few minutes became Su Mo's personal showcase.
Level 6 tower dive.
Su Mo initiates with R [Exiled Blade] to activate his ultimate skill, reforging the broken sword and radiating golden light.
ER cancels the aftercast animation, Flash + W instantly stuns Sion under the tower.
A lightning-fast QA combo deals explosive damage.
369 didn't even get to use his ultimate skill before he was killed under the tower by the sword energy unleashed by Su Mo's second-stage R [Swift Slash]!
Solo kill!
"That was too fast... The damage calculation was too precise." Ji De exclaimed, "369 didn't even have time to react before his health bar was gone."
15 minutes.
Su Mo's Riven already has Bloodthirster + Black Cleaver + Cooldown Reduction Boots.
He didn't go to lead any more tours; instead, he joined a tour group directly.
Dragon team fight.
JDG is determined to fight to the death.
Ruler's Aphelios is doing quite well, with the red and white swords in hand.
The team fight begins, and 369's Sion drives in to absorb damage.
Su Mo's Riven attacked from the flank.
He didn't enter the field immediately, but instead waited for the enemy to gain vision.
The moment JDG finished using their key control abilities.
Unleash your ultimate move!
ER-Flash-Q3-W!
At that moment, Riven seemed to transform into a golden lightning bolt, instantly traversing half the screen's distance and crashing directly into the back row of JDG's players!
This is a cataclysmic entrance!
Three knocked away! Three stunned!
"A god descends to earth!! This wave of entry!!" Miller roared.
Combined with the active effect of the Bloodthirsty Battle Axe and the finishing blow of Gale Slash.
Ruler was instantly melted before he could even use Flash.
Triple Kill!
Riven is like a Valkyrie on the battlefield, reaping lives with abandon.
20 minutes.
EDG secured Baron Nashor.
The economy is leading by 12,000.
Su Mo's Riven stood in front of the high ground tower and pressed the Q key to dance and taunt in front of the five JDG players.
No one dared to come up and shoot him.
"Let's do it in one go."
Su Mo said calmly.
Meiko's Nami initiates the team fight with her ultimate skill.
Su Mo activated his ultimate skill and charged straight into the fountain to kill someone.
Before the high ground crystal was destroyed, Su Mo rushed into the fountain and killed the newly resurrected Sion and Lulu.
The spring water laser hit him, but was sucked back by the Bloodthirsty Battle Axe.
"Fountain domination!! Fountain domination in the finals!!" Guan Zeyuan shouted, "That's insane! But also incredibly strong!!"
With the final explosion at the JDG base.
The image freezes.
3 is better than 0!
EDG sweeps JDG to defend their MSI championship title!
……
"We won!!"
Jiejie was the first to throw away her headphones, jump up from her chair, and hug Su Mo, who hadn't even had time to stand up yet. "Brother Mo!! We're the champions!!"
Viper and Scout rushed over, and the five of them hugged each other tightly.
Surrounded by his teammates, Su Mo beamed with a bright smile. He ruffled Jiejie's hair and patted Scout on the shoulder.
"That's a must, I already said I'd bring you all here for a holiday."
The group walked across the center of the stage and headed towards JDG's players' bench.
It was a pilgrimage for the victors, and also the darkest hour for the vanquished.
The JDG players' bench was completely silent.
369 slumped in his chair, his hands covering his face, his red-rimmed eyes barely visible between his fingers. That "teaching game" with Riven had completely shattered the last shred of pride he held as a top-tier top laner.
Su Mo walked up to him and stopped.
369 seemed to sense something, slowly moved his hand away, and raised his head.
Looking at the towering man before him, he opened his mouth, his voice terribly hoarse: "Brother Mozi... I..."
Su Mo didn't speak, he just extended his hand.
369 paused for a moment, then shakily reached out and grasped it.
Su Mo suddenly tightened his grip, pulling the dejected giant up from his chair. He patted him on the shoulder and whispered, "Don't look so gloomy. Playing tanks won't save the team. Next time we meet, I don't want to see you cowering under the tower. Get your warrior spirit back."
369 shuddered. Looking at Su Mo's determined eyes, he slowly said, "Brother Mo, don't even think about CPUing me. If I play a warrior and fight you, I'll just get crushed even faster, haha."
Su Mo smiled slightly and said nothing more.
After 369, it's time for Kanavi.
The jungler was staring at the screen in frustration. When he saw Su Mo coming over, he just shook hands with a bitter expression and said with a complicated look in his eyes, "You treat my jungle like your own backyard... That's too cruel."
Su Mo smiled and said, "Just lucky."
Next up are Knight and Ruler.
The handshake session has ended.
Su Mo led the EDG team to the center of the stage.
The five people stood side by side, facing the cheering audience below, and bowed deeply.
"boom--!!"
With a loud bang, golden rain poured down!
Amidst the swirling gold foil, the silver trophy, symbolizing the highest honor at MSI, gleamed alluringly under the spotlight.
"Go, lift it up!" Abu and Zhu Kai rushed onto the stage, excitedly pushing their teammates.
Su Mo stood in the center, his left arm around Jiejie and his right hand on Meiko's shoulder. All five hands gripped the base of the trophy.
"3, 2, 1! Lift!!"
"Roar!!!"
The trophy was raised high!
At this moment, Su Mo looked up at the golden rain falling from the sky, feeling the exhilaration of reaching the summit. His spirited smile was frozen on the big screen, a smile that reflected the youthful arrogance and glory of a young man.
Just then, the host, Sjokz, dressed in formal attire, walked onto the stage, holding an envelope in his hand, with a mysterious and expectant smile on his face.
The room gradually quieted down, and everyone knew what was about to happen.
"Ladies and gentlemen!" Sjokz's voice resounded throughout the venue, "Based on the judges' votes, the 2023 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational Finals Most Valuable Player (FMVP) is—"
She paused deliberately, her gaze fixed on the EDG team.
The audience below the stage had already begun chanting that name in unison.
"Mo! Mo! Mo!"
Sjokz laughed and announced loudly, "The FMVP goes to—EDG Mo!!"
boom!
The atmosphere at the scene was ignited once again.
The big screen began playing highlights of Su Mo's three games: the first game's Sword Saint's highland bloodline pentakill, the second game's Vayne's desperate comeback, and the last game's Riven's godlike performance.
Every single shot is worthy of being recorded in history.
Su Mo smiled and stepped forward to receive the FMVP trophy, the highest personal honor, from the award presenter—an executive from Riot Games.
Sjokz handed the microphone to Su Mo, his eyes full of admiration: "Congratulations, Mo! This is another peak in your career. How did you manage to pick Master Yi, Vayne, and Riven in the finals? Now, is there anything you'd like to say to your fans around the world?"
Su Mo held the FMVP trophy in one hand and the microphone in the other.
He didn't rush to speak, but first looked at the first row of the audience.
There, Rita, Yu Shuang, hope Ran, Xiao Yu, and Luo Xin were excitedly waving their glow sticks. Yu Shuang and hope Ran were even crying their eyes out, their makeup ruined.
Su Mo's gaze softened instantly.
He picked up the microphone, and fluent English flowed from his lips, carrying a unique London accent—a result of the "special training" he had received a few days earlier that night.
"Many people ask me why I dare to choose these heroes."
"Because I know that no matter what I choose, my teammates will support me, and there will always be someone watching over me."
He paused, his gaze fixed on the five beautiful women in the audience, a mischievous smile playing on his lips:
"Besides, I promised a few beautiful ladies that I would take them to see a golden rain in London. If I don't win big, I'm afraid I'll be kneeling on a washboard at tonight's victory celebration."
"Whoosh—!!"
The audience burst into laughter, and the director, being very sensible, immediately switched the camera to the first row of the audience.
On the big screen, five beautiful women appeared with blushing faces.
Luo Xin laughed and made a heart shape with her hands, while Rita gave Su Mo a coquettish glare and mouthed "You rascal." Although Yu Shuang was shy, she still proudly pointed to Su Mo on the stage towards the camera, as if to say, "Look, that's my man."
Sjokz was amused: "It seems our FMVP is a winner not only in the Rift, but also in life! So, what are your plans for the future?"
Su Mo toyed with the trophy in his hand, his eyes becoming deep and arrogant:
"plan?"
"MSI is just the beginning."
"Next up, the World Championship, the Grand Slam. All the opponents who stand in EDG's way, whether it's T1 or JDG, will end up the same way as today."
He raised the trophy high, facing the camera, and announced to the world:
"Wherever I, Su Mo, am, is the era of LPL!"
The spotlight at the awards ceremony finally went out, but EDG's night was just beginning.
In the backstage lounge, everyone was tidying up their peripherals.
Jiejie was still in a state of extreme excitement, holding the heavy silver trophy in her hands and refusing to let go, even using it as a mirror to check her hairstyle.
"Stop taking pictures, you still won't be as handsome as Brother Mozi." Meiko teased while winding up the mouse cable. "That statement just now, tsk tsk tsk, 'Wherever I, Su Mo, am, is the era of LPL,' was so pretentious, but I like it!"
Su Mo, who had just changed out of his gold-leaf-covered team jacket, smiled upon hearing this: "That's called telling the truth. Besides, how can you keep things under control if you don't say something harsh?"
At that moment, Abu and the factory manager walked in, beaming. Abu was holding a cell phone, clearly having just finished dealing with a wave of congratulatory calls from management back home.
"Alright, is everything ready? The car's waiting outside." Abu clapped his hands to get everyone's attention. "The boss said there's no budget tonight, we're going to have a good meal! The best seafood restaurant in London, we've already made reservations!"
"Yay!!" Viper and Scout's eyes lit up instantly when they heard the words "eat well" even though their Chinese still had a slight accent.
Just as everyone was shouldering their bags and preparing to leave, the factory manager suddenly reached out and stopped Su Mo, a mischievous smile in his eyes, and gestured towards the door of the break room.
"Hey, Mozi, don't just follow the brothers." The factory manager pushed up his glasses, looking like he was channeling Zhuge Liang. "You were so high-profile on stage just now, expressing your love for your 'family and friends,' so it wouldn't be right if you didn't bring them along."
Abu nodded and agreed with a smile: "Yeah, the girls put in a lot of effort backstage to win this championship, their voices are hoarse from shouting. And they're also responsible for shooting vlog material for our promotion, so they're like unofficial staff. Bring them along, let's have some fun together, otherwise you, the FMVP, might really be kneeling on a washboard tonight."
Su Mo paused for a moment, then smiled helplessly: "Alright, since the coach and the factory manager have both spoken, then I'll respectfully comply."
He took out his phone and sent a WeChat message.
Less than a minute later, the door to the lounge was pushed open.
A fragrant breeze wafted in, instantly refreshing the lounge that had been filled with the smells of sweat and Red Bull.
"I knew it! Coach Abu would never let us go hungry!"
Luo Xin was the first to peek in, her face beaming with a bright smile.
Following closely behind, Rita, Yu Shuang, hope Ran, and Xiao Yu filed in. They had clearly touched up their makeup a little; although their eyes still had a flush from the excitement, they were all radiant and stood out as a beautiful sight among the group of e-sports geeks in their team uniforms.
“Let’s go, my FMVP.” Rita casually took Su Mo’s arm, giving Jiejie a provocative look. “Can I touch the trophy?”
Jiejie immediately offered it with both hands: "Please, sister-in-law!" (End of this chapter)