The finals of the tenth season were set for 7 p.m. on November 11 at the Star City Esports Center.
A week before the game, all the members of Tianheng came to Star City in advance. Chi Shuo borrowed the training room of the Star City Youth Training Base, and Coach Xu personally received them.
Ye Shaoyang saw Coach Xu for the second time.
His hair was still messy, and he didn't care about his appearance. He didn't know how long it had been since he last shaved. When he saw Ye Shaoyang, he excitedly ran over to shake his hand. "Xiao Bai, hahaha! Long time no see. I knew you would be successful! "
Last year, Ye Shaoyang and Chi Shuo had come here for the esports player talent test, and they had gotten five S's, which was rare.
When Chi Shuo said that he would let Xiao Bai play in the starting lineup, Coach Xu had doubted it. He thought that a newcomer with insufficient experience might not be able to handle the pressure of playing in the starting lineup.
However, this season, Ye Shaoyang's performance had convinced Coach Xu. As Chi Shuo's first coach, he was very happy that Chi Shuo could find such a good partner.
Coach Xu enthusiastically led everyone to the training room and said, "I've specially set aside this 10-person training room for you to practice. You can also stay in the Youth Training Base for a few days to eat."
Lin Feng smiled and patted him on the shoulder. "Old Xu, thank you."
Coach Xu laughed. "Don't be angry. Chi Shuo is also my student. When he finished the talent test with Xiao Bai, he said that he would come back to take a photo with me when he won the world championship. I'm looking forward to that day!"
Ye Shaoyang leaned over to Chi Shuo and asked, "You boasted to Coach Xu so early?"
Chi Shuo whispered, "Because I believe that as long as you join Tianheng, we will definitely have a chance to win the championship."
He was the person who believed in Ye Shaoyang's ability the most in the world.
Ye Shaoyang couldn't help but wonder. "We haven't known each other for long, and we only played Ranked for a few days. Why do you believe in my ability so much? Aren't you afraid that I'll screw up during the competition? "
Chi Shuo smiled and replied, "I believe in my own judgment. I won't make a mistake."
Ye Shaoyang's heart warmed. He said seriously, "Me too. I didn't misjudge you."
The reason why Chi Shuo believed in Ye Shaoyang was because on the day of their first meeting, he and Ye Shaoyang were sitting in the audience and watching the competition together. He saw the focus and light in Ye Shaoyang's eyes.
He knew that this person must be very passionate about esports and would definitely become an outstanding professional player.
And the reason why Ye Shaoyang believed in Chi Shuo was because he had seen Chi Shuo's calmness and tenacity during the competition. He knew that with such a captain, the Tianhuan Squad would definitely be able to overcome all obstacles and reach the top.
Their trust in each other was not blind and unfounded.
It was the tacit understanding between experts. It was the tacit understanding between Captain Ye from the previous life and Captain Chi from this life.
Some people had known each other for many years but had no tacit understanding.
And some people only needed a glance to recognize each other.
The two of them smiled at each other.
Chi Shuo looked around at the familiar surroundings. His heart was filled with emotions. In the blink of an eye, six years had passed. He had not expected that when he returned to the youth training center, he would have Ye Shaoyang by his side.
He was his best partner.
He was also the person he loved the most.
Chi Shuo leaned over to Ye Shaoyang's ear and said, "Are you interested in going to my dormitory to take a look?"
Ye Shaoyang nodded. "Sure! I also want to see the place where you lived when you were young. "
Coach Xu overheard their conversation and laughed. "The living conditions at the youth training center are not very good. It's very much like a university dormitory. Four people sleep on the top bunk, a computer on the bottom bunk, and four people share a bathroom. Back then, Chi Shuo lived in the same room as Fang Zhengqing, Xie Yuan, and Xu Zhuo. "
As he spoke, he took Chi Shuo and Ye Shaoyang for a tour. Ye Shaoyang arrived at the dormitory and pushed the door open to take a look.
This dormitory had four beds. It was indeed very much like a university dormitory.
Chi Shuo lived in bed number one. Coach Xu walked into the room and said, "Every contestant will write down their wishes in the dormitory's wish book before they leave the youth training center." He opened the wish book and found Chi Shuo's page. "Look, did your wish come true?"
Ye Shaoyang leaned over to take a look. He saw the words written in very neat handwriting. "I hope that one day I can find a best partner who understands me, supports me, and has 100% tacit understanding with me. Then we can win the championship together!"
Ye Shaoyang asked, "Most contestants will write that they hope to win the championship in the future. Why do you have to emphasize the matter of being a partner?"
Chi Shuo coughed softly and said, "I'm afraid of being tricked by Fang Zhengqing."
Ye Shaoyang could not help but laugh.
No wonder Chi Shuo had made a wish to find a best partner in the future. Because the combination of his and Fang Zhengqing's strength was too terrifying. When Chi Shuo left the youth training camp, he thought that in the future, he would never have such a bad teammate. Otherwise, it would be too difficult for him to compete.
Coach Xu smiled and asked, "Now, Chi Shuo's wish has come true, right?" Chi Shuo raised the corners of his lips. He looked at Ye Shaoyang with eyes full of trust and gentleness. "Half of it has come true."
Ye Shaoyang looked at him seriously and said, "Let's fulfill the other half together."
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In the following week, the entire Tianheng team began a hellish training at the Star City Youth Training Camp. The coaching team formulated several different plans for their opponent in the finals, the Northern Shepherds, which required repeated training and verification. Team 2 was used as a training partner throughout the training. Lin Feng also arranged a few training matches with foreign teams that he had a good relationship with.
November 11th came quickly.
All the members of Tianheng arrived at the Star City Esports Center. When they were in the preparation room, the team leader temporarily confiscated their cell phones. However, Ye Shaoyang saw Xiao Rui's position through the big screen.
Xiao Rui's younger brother, Qin Rui, was sitting in the middle of the third row of the VIP auditorium. Next to him sat a middle-aged couple. The man had a serious look on his face and was wearing a casual suit. His appearance was similar to Chi Shuo's. The woman had a gentle smile and her black hair was tied up in a bun at the back of her head. She looked very artistic.
Qujiang also saw the audience on the big screen and could not help but ask, "Are Captain Chi's parents here too?"
Chi Shuo nodded. "Yes."
Ye Shaoyang immediately pricked up his ears to listen.
Qujiang said, "I remember that Captain Chi's mother used to be a singer. Later on, she quit the music industry and became a music producer behind the scenes. She looks really young."
Old Qin stared at the screen and said, "If you didn't say that she was Captain Chi's mother, I would have thought that she wasn't even 30 years old yet! She really is very young. Is she a singer? No wonder Captain Chi's singing is so good. It must be a genetic trait, right? "
Cheng Xing said excitedly, "I found it! Master's mother, is her name Ming Yue? She was my idol when I was young. I used to play her songs on repeat! "
Ye Shaoyang memorized the name and planned to secretly search for it later.
Although he was not ready to meet Chi Shuo's family yet, he still wanted to find out more about what Chi Shuo's parents did for a living and whether they were easy to get along with.
When Chi Shuo saw Ye Shaoyang lowering his head in thought, he leaned over and whispered, "My mom has a very good temper. You don't have to think too much about it. Let's get ready for the competition first."
Ye Shaoyang collected his thoughts and took a deep breath to calm himself down. He said, "OK, let's play well, everyone."
Today, it was not only Chi Shuo and Ye Shaoyang's families who came to the venue. Qujiang's, Cheng Xing's, and Old Qin's parents also came to cheer for them. This was the last competition in the country. Although they did not understand eSports, they still wanted to feel the warm atmosphere and cheer for their children.
At 6: 40 PM, the competition was about to begin. The contestants from both teams came to the big stage.
The venue was filled with thunderous applause, especially from the family viewing area. Qujiang's father held up a loudspeaker and shouted, "Tianheng, go for it!"
The other family members also shouted, "Go for it!"
Father Qu: "Tianheng, go for it!"
The other family members: "Go for it!"
The netizens watching the livestream were dying of laughter -
Whose family member was that? He even brought out a loudspeaker!
They had seen Brother Qu's father in previous competitions.
Qujiang's father was a ruthless person! Why don't we give him the Best Family Support Award?
No wonder Qujiang posted videos of 100 ways to die every day. This was white cutting black, just like his father.
The family and fan groups of Northern Shepherd were not to be outdone. They shouted at the top of their lungs, "Northern Shepherd, go for it! Northern Shepherd, go for it! "
The cheers in the venue were deafening. The family and fan groups of both teams were about to fight.
The contestants bowed to the audience and quickly turned around to enter the soundproof room. They put on their headphones and got ready.
Yao Mu and Brother Dong appeared on the livestream screen on time. "Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Star City eSports Center. This is the venue for the finals of Season 10 of the God Wars! The two teams are Northern Shepherd VS Tianheng! "
Brother Dong said, "The pre-match guessing channel has been opened. Friends who succeed in guessing will receive limited peripherals, skins, and other rich rewards. We welcome everyone to the major livestream platforms to guess."
Yao Mu said, "Tianheng and Northern Shepherd have played against each other several times in the past. In the S9 playoffs, Northern Shepherd had 32 points against Tianheng. In the S10 group stage, Northern Shepherd had 21 points against Tianheng. Both times, Northern Shepherd had won. Brother Dong thinks that today, will Tianheng successfully counterattack and defeat this strong opponent? Or will Northern Shepherd continue to maintain their advantage and defeat Tianheng? "
Brother Dong smiled and said, "The strength of the two teams should be evenly matched. Northern Shepherd has Xiao Liang and Zhao Shuang and Xiao En. Tianheng's tandem is very strong. The players in other positions have also improved rapidly recently. It's hard to say who will win or lose. I only know that no matter who wins or loses, today's competition will be very exciting! "
Yao Mu nodded in agreement. "That's right. We are very honored to see many family members of the contestants coming to the venue to cheer for everyone. Welcome to the family members who support our eSports players! "
The camera panned to the family members, who also waved to everyone cooperatively.
Many people noticed Chi Shuo's mother in the crowd, who had a unique aura. They gossiped about the identity of this family member. Soon, it was revealed that Chi Shuo's mother used to be a famous singer.
Chi Shuo had never mentioned his parents ever since his debut. He had always been very low-key. If it weren't for his parents coming to the venue today, the fans and media wouldn't have known that he was born into a musical family.
No wonder Chi Shuo's singing was so good in the All-Star Exhibition Competition. But to Chi Shuo, singing was just an hobby. Esports was his true passion.
In the soundproof room, the contestants began to warm up their hands on the keyboards. The referee raised his hand to signal that the competition could begin.
Yao Mu said, "The contestants from both sides are ready. Let's begin the first match of Tianheng vs Northern Shepherd!"
Brother Dong said, "In the finals, the winner's team has the priority to choose the side. Tianheng can choose whether to go to the blue side or the red side. Tianheng chose the red side this time and gave the blue side to Northern Shepherd?"
Yao Mu said, "For the first round, the coaching team should have a special BP strategy."
Northern Shepherd's coach was not surprised. After all, Tianheng had many tricks up their sleeves. They just had to deal with them as they saw fit.
Northern Shepherd went first and gave the first ban to [Shooting Arrow]. Cheng Xing was a shooter who had gotten three kills in the playoffs. He was also a T0 shooter recently. Tianheng banned Zhao Xinping's [Rose Edge]. Northern Shepherd's second ban was still targeting shooters. They banned [Wind Spirit]. Tianheng banned Zhao Xinan's [Vampire Duke].
Brother Dong said, "Both coaches have a clear idea. Northern Shepherd is targeting shooters, while Tianheng is targeting both sides. In this case, the mid and jungle will be released. In the first phase, will both sides fight for the mid and jungle? "
Northern Shepherd's first choice was Xiao En, who directly took the life hero [Giant Monster of the North Sea]!
When it was Tianheng's turn, the first and second players did not hesitate to choose [Holy Archer] and [Forest Messenger].
Yao Mu said, "Developing archer and healer, this is also a classic bottom lane combination."
Northern Shepherd followed by choosing [Berserker] and [Kung Fu Master] on the flanks. The two warriors who were very good at cutting the back row were going to cut down Tianheng's mid laner.
Tianheng's third player chose [Black Dragon Knight], a very tanky top laner.
In the first phase, both sides' choices were very ordinary. Most of them were heroes that were very common in normal games.
Brother Dong analyzed, "Both sides might be looking for stability in the first round. Choose a normal lineup to test the waters. There's really no need to bring out a particularly strong lineup. Once they lose, the players' mentality will collapse. "
Yao Mu said, "Yes. Tianheng's [Holy Archer] and [Forest Messenger] system appeared many times in the regular season. The healer protected Little Star's development, and Little Star attacked in the later stages. However, Little Star's [Holy Archer]'s win rate was not high. The few times he took it out in the regular season, he lost many times. "
Brother Dong said, "But during the regular season, Little Star was still a rookie who had just debuted. His teammates made him a compilation of 100 Ways to Die of Cheng Xing. At that time, he was either being killed or on the way to being killed! Little Star in the playoffs has already improved a lot. He's no longer the Little Star who repeatedly died in different ways. "
Yao Mu said, "Yes, I'm looking forward to Little Star's wonderful performance with [Holy Archer] today!"
The second phase of the BP began.
Tianheng still had mid laners left. Naturally, Northern Shepherd would target the mid laners crazily.
Northern Shepherd's coach did not hesitate to ban [Lord of the Abyss] and [Stealth Thief]. Lin Feng banned the tool jungler [Pugilist] and the protective support [Radiant Shield].
Tianheng's 4th floor chose the jungler [Ninja], who had stronger solo killing abilities.
Northern Shepherd's 4th/5th floor chose the tool jungler [Knight] and the acceleration support [Time and Space Traveler].
Tianheng still had one last position left. The only one left was the mid laner.
Yao Mu guessed, "Yangyang will probably use [World Destroyer Mage] or [Moonlight Mage] to fight against Xiao En? Both of the long-handed mages have a certain chance of winning against [Giant Monster of the North Sea]. Of course, he might also use [Sharpshooter] to go in the middle and use the archer to snipe the opposing mid laner? "
Brother Dong said, "The archer selection for this round is indeed good. The long-handed [Sharpshooter] and the long-handed [Holy Archer]. The two archers kite the opponent from a distance. However, both sides of the opponent have displacement skills. Their ability to cut to the back is very strong. The two archers are too fragile and not stable enough. "
Everyone looked at the big screen expectantly.
Soon, Tianheng's 5th floor locked onto a hero - -
[Lord of the Forest]
There was a burst of exclamations from the audience. Yao Mu also raised her voice, "Lord of the Forest! This is a Summoner who controls the field. I remember that Tianheng has never used this hero in the regular season or the playoffs! "
Brother Dong said, "If I remember correctly, Lieyang used [Lord of the Forest] once in the World Individual Competition?"
Yao Mu also remembered this and echoed, "When he was fighting against Mitchell, he used the vines of [Lord of the Forest] to control the field and defeated Mitchell's [Sun Wheel Mage]!"
Brother Dong said, "We all know that [Lord of the Forest] is the most difficult hero to control among the Summoners. After the vines are summoned, the path and direction are all controlled by the mouse. It's easy to control several vines at the same time. However, Lieyang used this hero to perfection in the World Individual Competition. We should never doubt Lieyang's control of the mid laner hero! "
Yao Mu said, "Moreover, Tianheng chose [Lord of the Forest] as the mid laner today, paired with [Forest Messenger] as the support. The vines of the two forest heroes will control the field - this is the real 'binding style'!"
When the Beimu coach saw this, his face stiffened. "Double binding?"
[Forest Messenger] was a healer with W skills. It could place vines on the ground to bind and imprison enemies within range.
[Lord of the Forest] was a Summoner who could summon four vines to bind and strangle enemies.
The coordination between these two heroes was extremely difficult. It was far inferior to simple and crude Taunt, Freeze, and other seamless control skills.
Tianheng dared to choose this, which showed the confidence of the coaching staff in Ye Shaoyang and Qujiang's tacit understanding.
Tianheng's first round was not a combination of the two.
Instead, it was a combination of the two vines, a binding style!