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Chapter 561 That reckless IG team died in the sewers of Madrid!

The match between EDG and Griffin has now come to an end.

Their spectacular matches are destined to be recorded in esports history.

The final crushing victory will be a topic of much discussion among countless League of Legends viewers.

However, in the e-sports arena, people only remember the first place. Apart from Yue Lun, who will remember the second place?

For the fans of the league, the most anticipated thing is whether EDG can make history this year and win an unprecedented three-peat.

On the second day of the competition, the match between DWG and SPY surprised many people.

SPY's performance in the group stage was actually quite good, with each player performing admirably.

However, when facing DWG, SPY was completely outmaneuvered by their superior strategy!
Although they could hold their own against DWG in lane, they were completely dominated and slaughtered in the macro game.

ShowMaker performed exceptionally well, consistently securing lane priority against the opposing mid laner.

In the subsequent team battles, the entire SPY team could only defend themselves, without any chance to retaliate.

SPY's terrifying stability and offensive capabilities put them far behind DWG in lane management, resource control, and vision control.

This style of play made SPY very uncomfortable, and they eventually lost to DWG with a score of 1-3, watching the LCK team advance to the semifinals.

Thus, teams from the European and American regions once again fell short in the quarterfinals, and this year only one LCK team made it past the quarterfinals.

The remaining four teams are all from the LPL!
Such a wonderful start has given LPL viewers hope that their region will firmly hold the top spot from now on.

In S7, EDG won the championship at the Bird's Nest, taking the first championship for the LPL.

In S8, EDG, at its peak with an all-Chinese roster, swept all the championships that year, and 2018 was dubbed the "EDG Year"!
S9, which is now!

All three LPL teams have advanced, putting LCK's lone representative, the "Big Turtle," in a three-on-one situation. Does LCK tremble?

Under the dazzling neon lights, the quarterfinals of the Global Finals came to a successful conclusion.

In the semifinals, the three LPL teams are destined to have an all-LPL showdown.

In the upper bracket, IG will face off against FPX!

The lower bracket features EDG versus DWG.

This year's mission to defeat the Koreans has once again been entrusted to EDG, and to Wang Yao, the most reliable man!
After the quarterfinals, the players from the four teams will get a short break, while the EDG players will remain in Madrid, Spain.

This year's World Championship quarterfinals and semifinals are both being held in Madrid, so the players don't need to travel by plane.

However, even before the semifinals have started, online discussions are intensifying, with countless speculations about the champion emerging.

This year has been an incredibly happy one for LPL viewers, as they were able to see LPL teams in both semifinals.

Moreover, both of these teams are top-tier teams in the LPL!
In the upper bracket, IG carries the hopes of countless fans, attempting to fight their way back to the finals and face off against EDG.

Meanwhile, EDG in the lower bracket is still one step away from the finals: defeating DWG to secure their third world championship title against two of the LCK's rising powerhouses!
Countless brilliant comments emerged in the forum of Baidu Tieba.

"As everyone knows, EDG has never lost in the World Championship semifinals, let alone the finals, so EDG will definitely win three consecutive championships this year!"

"Factory Manager: I'm already helping Kshine research their opponents in the finals. Beating DWG in the next round is a piece of cake!"

"EDG is trash! Get your ass to Paris for the World Championship finals!"

"..."

This year's LCK teams have been incredibly poor.

Three-time world champions SKT were taught a lesson by FPX in the upper bracket, losing 3-1.

In the lower bracket, Griffin was eliminated by EDG with a score of 3-0.

One player, Dafei, seemed dazed and confused on the field, while another, Chaowei, appeared invisible and feigned death. Both Lao Deng and Xiao Deng underperformed, prompting countless LPL viewers to launch into a mocking mode.

"If LCK is really going to fail, they should bring in some Chinese players. Is this all the new generation's super strong mid-jungle duo who were eliminated 0-3? I could do better!"

"To be fair, this year's Faker team isn't bad at all. It's just that Ueno isn't good enough, and they can't coordinate at all."

"What's the point of saying all this now? Let's see how we kill the big turtle and have a civil war in Paris, then we'll be done with it!"

"..."

The semi-finals will be held at Palazzo Vistalegre in Madrid.

This is good news for EDG. They don't need to fly to another region to stay in a hotel. They can just finish the match and continue to rest and train at the hotel.

However, the four teams didn't have much time to train, as they still had a lot of filming work to do.

All four teams had to be filmed in turn according to the official requirements, and Wang Yao, as the core leader of the EDG team, naturally received countless individual shots.

The semi-finals will definitely be smaller in scale, unlike the finals, which will have a specially crafted trash talk segment.

However, the pre-match trash talk segment is still necessary.

The trash-talking segment for EDG was naturally planned by the king of trash talk, Seven, who helped the EDG players come up with lines.

It has to be said that without Seven's trash talk, the trash talk segment in LPL has become much less exciting.

After finishing the filming, EDG only had three days left to prepare.

Since EDG is a team in the lower bracket, IG and FPX will start their match first!
The World Championship is now nearing its end, and all the teams have a pretty good understanding of the current version.

It can be said that all four teams have used up all their trump cards and have no more tricks up their sleeves.

Now, the only thing that can determine the outcome of the match is the players' performance on the day; the team's understanding of the version is secondary.

No matter how good your draft is, you'll still lose if you can't execute it effectively.

Moreover, the main idea of ​​the current version is mid-jungle synergy and four-man ganks on the second lane. No matter how many unconventional strategies you use, you can't abandon this principle.

Soon, the epic battle between IG and FPX in the upper bracket began!
This epic LPL internal battle shocked countless viewers right from the start.

Because the entire FPX team was in much better form than they had imagined, they managed to hold their ground in the laning phase even when facing IG players who were clearly more talented than them!

Not only did they stabilize their lane, but they also put IG in a terrible predicament during subsequent coordinated attacks and jungle invasions.

In the first match, IG was once pushed to the brink by FPX, but even when they were at a disadvantage, IG still dared to forcefully engage in team fights with FPX.

The number of kills on both sides kept increasing, but FPX's performance was simply outrageous; it was as if the five of them were playing as one.

IG's invincible fighting spirit in the LPL region was completely overwhelmed when facing FPX, who was like a high wall, and they were unable to break through.

In the end, FPX won the first game.

In the second game, IG went all out, with all members in top form, and ended the game during the laning phase.

Although FPX managed to stabilize their position, they were forced to concede the victory against the aggressive and relentless IG.

The third and fourth games were a complete replay of the first game.

FPX's coordinated actions disrupted Ning's jungle and both top and bottom lanes, causing chaos and confusion.

Whether it's mid-jungle synergy or jungle-support synergy, FPX can create situations where they outnumber the enemy on multiple battlefields at any time.

Ultimately, IG was defeated by FPX, ending their run in the semifinals.

This result is, of course, unacceptable to countless IG fans.

Just when IG fans' dreams were shattered in Madrid, LPL viewers could hardly believe that FPX, the second seed team, had actually fought their way into the finals!
This is absolutely insane.

After their poor performance and loss in the semifinals, the IG team faced numerous criticisms and doubts from fans.

Faced with this barrage of insults, the era of reckless IG completely fell apart, and the runner-up team of S8 came to an end.

Baolan even threw his necklace of faith into the sewers of Madrid, declaring that the invincible IG team was now a thing of the past.

IG fans who witnessed Wang Yao's victory in Incheon and EDG's double championship were not heartbroken, but died in the sewers of Madrid!

But no matter how shocking it may be, the real highlight is the matches that follow. The China-Korea showdown in the lower bracket is one of the key points of interest in this year's World Championship.

It's safe to say that whoever defeats EDG in the lower bracket will be this year's champion!
Soon after, Riot Games produced the promotional video for the EDG vs. DWG semifinals and released it online before the semifinals began.

This can also be seen as a way to generate buzz for the semi-finals and attract people to buy tickets to watch the game.

10 month 30 day.

The Palazzo Vistalegre in Madrid, Spain!
Tonight, the stadium, which can hold nearly 10,000 people, is packed to capacity, with thousands of spectators spilling out of the stadium onto the plaza outside.

Every sound, no matter how small, combined to create a deafening roar, and the previously pitch-black stage suddenly lit up as the countdown ended. The enormous electronic screen used to broadcast the match also displayed images to viewers in all directions.

Meanwhile, Wang Yao and ShowMaker, the representative players of EDG and DWG teams, appeared on the screen one after the other and made some tough remarks.

"I wasn't surprised to make it to the semifinals for the first time, because when I stand here, all I want to tell all the EDG players is that the era of LPL is over!"

"It is our duty to restore the glory of LCK!"

When Xiumei faced the camera and said those words with a determined look, not only Wang Yao couldn't hold back, but countless LPL viewers couldn't hold back either.

Just two years ago in Shanghai, during the S7 semifinals, Wang Yao said something similar. I never expected that BYD would actually copy and use those words!
However, these words do align with Xiumei's aspirations, and coupled with his handsome yet resolute face, they still stirred the passion of many LCK viewers.

At this moment, the live stream chat was exploding with comments.

"Hahaha! This kid Xiu Mei really wasn't hurt by Yao Ge's beating. If he doesn't make her cry in the semifinals this year, then he's got dry eyes!"

"To be honest, this year's giant tortoise is really strong, so we still have to be careful."

"To be honest, I feel like FPX has a better chance of winning the championship this year. They even crushed IG 3-1. EDG is in danger."

"EDG, charge! Slaughter these Koreans, especially that bastard Canyon!"

Kshine: It doesn't matter, I said I'm going for a three-peat, and that's it! No one can stop me!

"..."

The scene then shifts to EDG.

The player shown on the broadcast screen was none other than Kshine, the core player of EDG!

Wang Yao turned his back to the spotlight, hiding his face in the darkness, like a villain in a story, which fits his character.

Because whether in the LCK or LPL regions, the EDG team led by Wang Yao is the biggest villain in both regions!
Wang Yao is the biggest villain.

Facing the camera, Wang Yao simply extended his fingers and slowly made the "1, 2..." gesture, representing the two championships he had already won.

Immediately, Wang Yao made a "three" gesture, clearly indicating that his goal was to win three consecutive championships and become the new three-time champion in League of Legends!

Throughout the entire filming process, Wang Yao didn't say a word, but just by posing like this, he had already delivered a lot of exciting trash talk.

His goal is a three-peat; you are the challengers!
After the announcement video ended, countless beams of light gathered on the central stage, making the S7 championship trophy shine brightly and attractively!

The foreign host then took his place on the main stage.

"Hello everyone, Summoners who have come to the venue and those watching the live stream, welcome to Palazzo Vistalegre in Madrid!"

"The quarterfinals have come to an end. After a fierce battle, two teams from the lower bracket have made it to today's stage, but only one team can emerge victorious!"

"And today, one of the teams between EDG and DWG will secure a ticket to the World Championship Finals in Paris!"

"Now, let's welcome our main guests for today!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the on-site director switched the camera to the contestants' entrance.

The EDG players walked out one by one, and the broadcast screen behind the main stage began to play various highlights of EDG.

Amidst cheers, dazzling stage fireworks, and swirling dry ice mist, the EDG team arrived on the main stage.

"Top laner Flandre, mid laner Scout, AD carry iboy, support Meiko, jungler..."

The host paused briefly, and the audience erupted in deafening cheers to express their admiration for Wang Yao.

After the cheers gradually subsided, the host spoke again, shouting loudly to the thousands of people: "Jungler Kshine!"

A second wave of surging sound swept in.

As EDG's core jungler, Wang Yao has continued his terrifying dominance in the jungle position this year, just like he has in the AD and mid lanes.

He beat Faker so badly at MSI that his hands were shaking, and he took turns teaching LCK's new generation of strong teams a lesson at the Rift Rivals. In this year's quarterfinals, he even personally sent Griffin away.

If such a legendary player wins the championship this year and achieves a three-peat, he will become the new face of the league, even surpassing Faker!
After the host finished introducing the EDG players and coach Maokai, the host then proceeded to introduce the DWG players.

However, the response DWG players received this time was much colder than that of EDG. They were only given some applause out of politeness, and their enthusiasm was certainly not as strong as that of EDG.

Both players turned and went to their seats, while the director switched the camera to the commentators' area.

Today's commentators are Guan Zeyuan and Wawa Miller.

"Before the match started, looking at the data charts of both teams, we have to say that DWG is a formidable opponent!"

"Their playing style, decision-making, and team resilience are almost impeccable."

Guan Zeyuan, sitting at the table, said seriously: "When DWG played against SPY, except for the first game where they were not in good form, they easily crushed the other three games."

"Regarding today's result, I think EDG needs to remain cautious and not underestimate this formidable opponent."

Guan Zeyuan was very confident in his prediction.

"EDG has won nine straight games since the group stage, and I'm pretty optimistic that they'll easily advance to the semifinals."

Ji smiled. He knew that Guan Zeyuan had a knack for jinxing people, so he didn't take the other person's words seriously.

Seeing this, the online viewers in the live chat were all relieved.

With these words from Colonel Guan, EDG is guaranteed a win tonight!!
With a crisp clang, the broadcast screen switched to the draft phase of both teams.

Soon, before the two sides officially began their business plan (BP).

EDG's manager, Abu, won the dice roll and drew the blue side priority, so DWG will be on the red side in the first game.

EDG started by drafting and banning according to their own strategy.

Akali, LeBlanc, and Jayce were all banned.

The strategy is to target DWG's mid and top lanes, denying their star mid laner Showmaker and top laner Nuguri any room to perform.

DWG first banned Qiyana, thus eliminating EDG's mid and jungle flex picks.

DWG's subsequent draft picks and bans were somewhat puzzling.

After the crocodile and the spider were banned one after another, the angel and the pantheon were released!

"Wow, DWG's draft picks are pretty scary! They didn't ban Kayle and Pantheon, they just let them both through!"

When the doll saw the angel and Pantheon being released, it couldn't help but let out a series of gasps of surprise.

"Yes, this move was indeed a bit unexpected. Previously, all the red teams would ban Kayle and Pantheon."

"But DWG is doing the opposite. I'll release both of them for you, and let's see which one you choose!"

Miller followed up with his own words.

"That's right, now the problem is with EDG. The blue side can ban and pick first, but they can only pick one!"

"Whether EDG will choose Kayle or Pantheon remains to be seen."

Guan Zeyuan was also very much looking forward to the explanation.

But the next moment.

Without the slightest hesitation, EDG spotted Pantheon on the first floor screen and locked onto him without a second thought.

Hesitating for even a second is disrespectful to the champion Pantheon!
While the current version of Kayle is very strong, her laning strength is still significantly weaker in the early game.

At least not as much as a champion like Pantheon, who puts a lot of pressure on the opponent in the early laning phase.

So far in this year's World Championship, Pantheon has only been given a chance to play once, once in the Play-In Stage, when a wildcard player let him through.

It still maintains a 100% ban rate!
And now the stubborn ones are here again!
The stubborn kid who doesn't believe in evil has appeared again!
Seeing DWG's baffling draft picks, even the usually composed Wang Yao couldn't help but almost burst out laughing.

This guy really doesn't take EDG seriously.

There is still a hero who transcends the current meta in this S9 World Championship, and that hero is Pantheon.

While Qiyana and Kayle are already strong enough, Pantheon surpasses both of them.

Like Alistar in S4, Mordekaiser and Gangplank in S5, Nidalee in S6, and Kalista in S7.

Pantheon has maintained an almost 100% ban/pick rate in this year's World Championship.

He only appeared once in the wildcard qualifying rounds; in all other matches, he was banned.

Of course, EDG will soon put on another demonstration game to teach the stubborn DWG a lesson!
(End of this chapter)