Chapter 73: Wu Zhuang Tai Faints From Anger, I’ve Seen This Scene Before
Wu Zhuang Tai looked at the settlement interface’s 0-11 data, said nothing, stood up directly from his seat, and walked toward the backstage lounge.
Undoubtedly, he got crushed in mid lane!
Directly shattered into a complete mess.
LeBlanc 17-0-6, this gap was like playing against elementary school kids.
How could these two stats appear in a professional arena?
But they appeared in today’s match.
He could already imagine how the internet was mocking him.
And sure enough, online there were already GIFs of his Syndra and LeBlanc trading, then getting solo killed, as well as GIFs of LeBlanc last-hitting minions with auto attacks.
As long as the GIFs kept spreading, Wu Zhuang Tai would be nailed to the pillar of shame for life.
In fact, once anyone mentioned last-hitting minions with auto attacks, they would naturally think of Wu Zhuang Tai.
NB’s other members had also returned to the lounge by now.
The coach took a deep breath, looked around at the team members, and slammed the tactical board onto the table with a light smack.
“The problem with the first game is obvious.” He tried to keep his voice steady. “Mid lane was targeted too hard, LeBlanc this pick…”
“It’s my problem.” Wu Zhuang Tai suddenly interrupted, his voice stiff. He plopped down into a chair, eyes bloodshot. “I didn’t play well, I lost lane, I’ll take the blame.”
The coach frowned. Wu Zhuang Tai had always been like this, unable to accept any criticism, in his rebellious phase, rebutting everything all day.
“I’m not talking about who’s taking the blame. I’m talking about BP and tactical adjustments for the next game. We have to handle LeBlanc, either ban it or take it, we can’t…”
“Ban it then.” Wu Zhuang Tai suddenly looked up. “Coach, didn’t you say long ago to ban it? I didn’t listen, I was stubborn, thought the opponent’s signature hero wasn’t good, my fault. Ban LeBlanc next game and everything will be fine.”
These words sounded like admitting fault, but that tone and expression made it clear to anyone he was snapping back at the coach.
In an instant, NB’s lounge became tense like a drawn sword.
Support Liu Qingsong and AD Lin Weixiang exchanged a glance but said nothing. After all, the two brothers had no say in the team.
Jungler 100,000 Volts leaned against the wall, rubbed his brow, face showing obvious fatigue and irritation. All Clearlove’s fault!!!
The coach’s face darkened. Wu Zhuang Tai had really challenged too much of his authority.
“Wu Zhuang Tai, we’re discussing tactics now, not assigning blame. The last game is over. What’s important is how to play the next one. What’s with your attitude?”
“What attitude?”
“What’s wrong with me saying to ban LeBlanc? Last game was my fault, got solo killed nonstop by the opponent. From BP you thought I was wrong, right? Now we lost, you satisfied? Can say whatever now, right? Come on, say it, show off your coaching authority properly, I’m listening!”
Uzi had that status, yet he dared palace intrigue at OMG. You, a coach with no results, who knows what you’re pretending to be?
“What the hell are you talking about! When did I ever think that? I’m the coach! My goal is to win the match!”
At this point, the manager quickly stepped in to smooth things over. If they kept going, he was really afraid they’d start fighting.
What if Wu Zhuang Tai learned from Clearlove and refused to play? Wouldn’t that mean another forfeit?
“Stop arguing. If the boss finds out, can you two take responsibility?”
The coach took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, stopped looking at Wu Zhuang Tai, picked up a pen, and started on the tactical board.
And the manager was now very worried about NB team’s future.
If the boss found out… he’d probably really sell the team?
While in EDG’s lounge on the other side.
It was completely different.
Abu was grinning ear to ear, slapping Li Fan’s shoulder hard. “Well played, Li Fan! I knew your LeBlanc would work. That pentakill, such a morale boost!”
Clearlove also smiled and came over. “Nice one, Li Fan. You said order food and you really did, no hesitation.”
“Mainly everyone played well. League of Legends is a competitive game, can’t do it alone.”
Abu was more and more satisfied looking at Li Fan. Such a great record, yet not inflated at all. How hadn’t he noticed before?
“Keep it up! Keep it up! Let’s 2-0 them, take the match outright.”
“No problem!”
Then Abu turned to Kuaisu Xing. “Coach is coach, really has vision, nothing like a slacker like me. Impressive! I’ll definitely tell the boss to give you a salary raise.”
……
And on the arena’s big screen, it quickly showed the first game’s MVP player.
Naturally no suspense, it was the standout Li Fan.
With the headshot on the big screen, it felt completely different. Paired with the stats and standout performance, countless people became fans.
【Damn, I actually think Unreal’s last interview made a lot of sense, that’s why he performed so brightly in the match.】
【Bro, is it possible Unreal’s mechanics can improve even more? If he trains properly, he can get stronger!】
【Unreal sat on the sub bench for so long, what a real waste!】
【Chattering here about what, hurry up 2-0 and end it, still waiting to watch Unreal’s live QQ Speed.】
【Wu Zhuang Tai looks more and more like a dog kicked to death by the roadside…】
While the arena was in rest pause, the director directly played Li Fan’s highlights from the last LeBlanc game, especially the second-to-last team fight, the fully charged explosive AoE that instantly cleared health bars for the pentakill.
Even though the match hadn’t started, the arena was still incredibly hot.
The ten minutes didn’t seem so hard to wait, soon the second game officially began.
Both teams’ players reappeared at the seats.
Not sure if it was because they lost the last game so badly, but when the director cut to NB, everyone could clearly feel the team atmosphere was off.
One by one, all with gloomy faces.
No communication visible in BP phase either, which was very abnormal.
When the director cut to EDG, you could clearly see them chattering nonstop, obviously discussing tactics.
Especially when the BP interface split in half, the contrast was even more obvious.
Could they really have been mentally broken by Unreal’s LeBlanc last game? Then argued back in the lounge?
【Holy shit, not one of NB’s six has a smile, especially Wu Zhuang Tai’s face black as coal.】
【Looks like they definitely argued in the lounge. I can guess the coach said a couple things to Wu Zhuang Tai, he snapped back, and it became this situation.】
【Could be, you think NB won’t disband from one match?】
【Unreal is too mean, why didn’t he just say it, but actually did the order food.】
Blue side NB’s bans were extremely quick, first round three instant bans: Lucian, Sejuani, Maokai.
NB not banning LeBlanc was something no one expected.
EDG’s bans were a bit slower but very targeted: Camille, Kha’Zix, Lee Sin.
This game, Kuaisu Xing’s mood was actually very complicated.
He wanted EDG to lose… to get back at Abu for badmouthing him to the boss to kick him out of EDG.
But now EDG seemed to give him hope.
Unreal was somewhat discovered by him.
Regardless of initial intentions, Scout was swapped out by him, Unreal was put in the starter spot by him.
EDG turning from losing streak to wins was all his credit.
If he could lead the team to Spring Split championship, then Mid-Season Invitational championship, he didn’t believe the boss would listen to Abu and kick him out.
Even if they got another coach, they’d keep him as head coach. He’d have to properly relearn Chinese.
Thinking this, Kuaisu Xing patted Li Fan’s shoulder, tone much friendlier.
“Pick whatever you want to play, I believe you can do it.”
Though not yet translated, Li Fan could clearly feel from Kuaisu Xing’s tone that his attitude had changed.
Sure enough, esports speaks with strength…
Pick any hero he wants?
Li Fan’s mouth curved up. Against Wu Zhuang Tai, no mercy.
“Syndra then, my Syndra is fine too.”
Four-star on the pro arena league, no problem at all.
Honestly this patch, Syndra is way fiercer than LeBlanc, instant burst kill like slaughtering a pig with advantage.
The moment Syndra locked, commentator booth, live stream room, and arena audience all laughed.
Isn’t this prepping a teaching game?
Last game Wu Zhuang Tai’s Syndra got wrecked, 0-11 record, this game planning to teach him how to play Syndra.
Director was savvy, quickly cut the other half to Wu Zhuang Tai.
Still the initial grim expression, but heaving chest betrayed his mood. Clearly he was quite angry now.
When blue side second and third picks, LeBlanc locked directly.
“Ah? This game looks good. Both mids swapping heroes, Wu Zhuang Tai using LeBlanc… this game really looks good, gunpowder thick from hero select.”
“Yes, I’m really looking forward to the game starting right away. Just thinking about it feels thrilling.” Ji De said this very excitedly.
Both lineups quickly confirmed.
Blue side NB: Top Nautilus, Jungler Rengar, Mid LeBlanc, Bot duo Varus with Lulu.
Red side EDG: Top Shen, Jungler Jarvan IV, Mid Syndra, Bot duo Ashe with Karma.
EDG’s bot choice was Ashe if available, Wheel Mom if not. Auto attack type ADCs always have damage no matter what, just need to farm up.
Both coaches came to stage center for handshake, second game officially began.
This game started with heavy gunpowder!
Especially mid, LeBlanc directly aggressive push. Wu Zhuang Tai clearly wanted to get revenge this game.
But Li Fan kept W skill range out of reach.
Could say same strategy, waiting for minion wave to arrive.
Difference was Wu Zhuang Tai couldn’t suppress with the minion wave at all.
Li Fan pressed back very aggressively.
In continuous chase, landed two Qs and three auto attacks, big win on trade.
Directly pushed LeBlanc’s health to only 300.
This development was very unacceptable to Wu Zhuang Tai.
Wasn’t this saying he was inferior to Li Fan? Root cause not hero counter, but personal strength.
Ended up turning on red hot poke…
Treating Li Fan like a noob for sure, clearly didn’t learn enough from last game.
Forced in again, took another loss, retreated with only 200 health to potion up.
Laying foreshadowing for next solo kill by Syndra.
Level 3, Li Fan timed it, Q hit then E stunned LeBlanc in place, auto attacked while pulling the ball and smashing it hard on LeBlanc’s head.
Bamboo explosive!
Unhealthy health LeBlanc solo killed just like that in front of the turret.
Another solo kill!
Audience, even after seeing it many times, still blood pumping, let alone a teaching game.
Clearly last game wasn’t hero counter issue, but strength gap between mids.
“Three minutes solo kill… this rhythm is bad for NB again!”
“Wait, Jarvan IV coming again? Gonna target Wu Zhuang Tai again?”
Sure enough, moment LeBlanc teleported down, Jarvan IV appeared from behind.
Wu Zhuang Tai even used W and Flash, but EDG mid-jungle with determination to kill followed two Flashes.
Sent LeBlanc back to spring again, under thirty seconds dead twice.
Made Wu Zhuang Tai furious, suddenly felt darkness, heavily fell backward!
Smack!
So quick!
Big screen showed pause again…
【Gotta say, I’ve seen this scene before.】
【What’s up with Wu Zhuang Tai? Solo killed once and pause once?】
But this time recovered quick. With referee’s help, Wu Zhuang Tai panted several rough breaths, then sat back down.
No problem, game resumed.
But this way, mid exploded without suspense.
Though different from last game, 100,000 Volts didn’t waste any time in mid.
Went bot, forced bot duo’s ults.
But Syndra hit six with Jarvan IV gank bot, quickly turned the two Flash disadvantage.
zet and Li Fan each got a kill.
Ten minutes, Li Fan went bot again.
This time with 100,000 Volts protection, but still couldn’t change anything, just traded an extra support kill.
Li Fan got double kill, zet another kill.
Lin Weixiang looking at LeBlanc still last-hitting mid, dared to be angry but not speak!
Bot lane tower 1 pushed in this wave, situation completely collapsed for NB.
Eleven minutes thirty-one seconds.
Li Fan stacked balls, no faking with Wu Zhuang Tai, ult locked five balls on him, E push steady hit, then followed with cooled Q for solo kill.
Clearlove came over then, easily pushed mid lane tower 1.
Next was similar to last game plot, EDG took all resources, economy gap widened, plus NB lineup needed LeBlanc to carry mid-game, now exploded naturally no resistance.
Game to twenty-four minutes, NB three lanes high ground broken.
EDG steadily recalled to resupply, came back to push NB base!
“Congrats EDG 2-0 victory this match. These two games played very perfectly. I believe after today, domestic audiences will have deeper impression of Unreal player.” Su Xiao Yan said with full smile.
“Yeah! Unreal’s in-game performance has huge contrast with his live stream state…” Ji De didn’t know how to describe it well.
After all, a pro player streaming other games all day, not practicing, what’s that about?
