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Chapter 636 S10 Semifinals! LPL Internal Battle! DWG, the Only Hope!

"However, DRX is not entirely without a chance. After all, EDG really has no way to deal with their Camille who is split-pushing."

"Moreover, as a professional player, you have to fight to the very last moment. You absolutely cannot give up until the very last moment!"

After Guan Daxiao's words, many LPL viewers mentally marked DRX with an X!

Hearing the dragon's screams, the hearts of the five DRX players sank to the bottom.

Although Camille started to exert her strength by split pushing this point, the opponent took Baron Nashor. How can we play like this!
After securing Baron Nashor, EDG didn't waste any time. The longer the game dragged on, the harder it became to deal with Camille.

So after returning home to resupply and upgrade their equipment, they didn't give DRX any breathing room and immediately began their push.

Facing EDG's attack with the Baron buff, DRX naturally didn't want to give up.

They finally made it this far, only to be swept and eliminated by EDG right from the start. How could they accept that?

We should at least fight back!

In DRX's makeshift lounge, their coach, Myco, was leaning back on the sofa, seemingly lost in thought.

He has given up all hope of winning a fourth game, unless someone on EDG has a meltdown.

But as he watched EDG push forward with the Baron buff and gradually widen the team's gold deficit to nearly 10,000, he felt even more desperate.

A 10,000 economic gap is a watershed moment. How much of a mistake would the other side have to make for us to turn the tide?

EDG has never been able to be overturned by a 10,000 gold deficit!

At the same time, inside the EDG lounge.

Seeing Abu and the factory manager getting closer and closer to victory, they were extremely nervous.

Even though EDG had a huge advantage after taking down Baron, I don't know why they were so nervous.

They didn't even dare to breathe heavily, and they didn't dare to blink.

I'm afraid that if I blink, all of this will suddenly slip away!
The push with the Baron buff not only widened the economic gap between the two sides, but also gave everyone a lot of confidence.

Seeing DRX suffering defeat after defeat and struggling to hold on, Colonel Guan remarked with some emotion:

"We can see that even under these circumstances, DRX has not given up and is still holding on tenaciously."

"But to be honest, the gap between the two sides has widened completely now, and their team fight damage is not even in the same league."

"Unless a miracle occurs, but if miracles happen every day, then they can no longer be called miracles."

The match continues, and DRX has done its best to hold on, but in the face of a huge economic gap, it's all in vain.

In the final team fight, DRX played exceptionally well, but ultimately fell short by a single move.

The excessive economic disparity makes it difficult for them to compensate for it through actions alone.

Although the match is not over yet, once EDG destroys the last two inhibitor turrets and the crystal, the match will be over!
The feeling of waiting for failure made Pyosik lean heavily back in his chair, taking a deep, unwilling breath.

Knowing he could do nothing, he could only helplessly vent his frustration, shaking his head and smiling bitterly.

He stretched out a hand and covered his eyes and forehead, not wanting to see the crystal being destroyed again and again.

The others were no better off; though they were just sitting there, their expressions and eyes had already betrayed their true feelings.

It gives the impression that they have lost their soul.

Unwillingness, frustration, regret—all sorts of emotions spread through my heart like sprouting seeds.

"How on earth did Kennan manage to get around to the back like that?!"

Even as the game drew to a close, Chovy was still pondering this question.

He stared at the exploding crystal in front of him, then stretched out his hands, covered his face in utter despair, bent over, and dared not look at the word "failure" that appeared on the screen.

It's been three years!
In the past three years, every time he faced EDG or Kshine, he was always eliminated with an extremely brutal 0-3 score.

This guy is like my nightmare, my nemesis, an insurmountable mountain!
At this moment, on the EDG players' bench.

"Win, win!!!"

"Demolition, demolition, time to go home!"

"Oh my god, bro, was Varus's last wave of tower defense crucial?"

In contrast to DRX, EDG's voice chat was filled with excitement. Jiejie and Flandre even jumped up from their chairs and hugged each other.

The comments in the live stream chat erupted like a volcano that had been building up for over a decade.

“EDG is awesome!!!”

"Pinch Mom, Heizi speaks!"

"Just now I was the black guy, but now I will blend in immediately and say something. Black guy speaks!"

"The theme is about a man who knows the current situation and is a hero, right?"

"I'll keep my word. I promise not to say a word to the Ice Emperor before he loses the next game!"

It's clear that even LPL viewers who are used to watching EDG's matches were somewhat surprised after this BO5 series.

Although EDG still crushed the LCK teams 3-0 this year, it wasn't easy, especially the last game!

Let's return our attention to the scene.

The LPL commentators' passionate shouts have already begun:

Congratulations to EDG!

"With overwhelming strength, they shattered DRX's defenses, winning this best-of-five series and announcing their return to the world!!"

"Get ready, we might witness another miraculous title defense!"

Off the field.

The cheers of countless spectators swept up and soared into the sky!

on the stage.

After shaking hands, the EDG members stood in a row and bowed to the audience.

For a moment, the audience was somewhat dazed.

Under the lights, he looked just like a young man!
Devil!

The scene at the Pudong Football Stadium.

After the BO5 quarterfinal match between EDG and DRX, everyone's attention turned to the final quarterfinal game.

That's right, JDG vs. TL!

The only hope for the North American region faces off against the most promising young team in the LPL!

to be frank.

Although everyone agrees that the two sides have similar win rates, there are definitely more people who favor JDG.

There's no way around it; after all, this year has indeed been a year of rise for e-commerce teams. JDG almost upset FPX and EDG in the Spring Split, while SN was also a dark horse team in the Summer Split.

In contrast, TL is more often perceived as a "Western loser" or "noob".

Soon, the game began.

The battle unfolded in a way that surprised countless people.

first round.

JDG didn't make any strange draft picks, but instead played steadily, with Jayce in the top lane, Syndra in the mid lane, Xayah and Rakan in the bot lane, and Gragas in the jungle.

With stable online development and adequate support, they gradually eroded neutral resources and expanded their advantage step by step!

Finally, 34 minutes.

JDG successfully secured Baron Nashor, and in a team fight on the high ground, they achieved a 1-for-4 exchange, ending the game!
The two carries were 4-0 and 6-1 respectively. The only time they died was due to an early mistake, when they were tower-dived and killed by the enemy!

It was so stable it was astonishing!
The second game began.

JDG started to unleash their full potential, pulling out a wave of unconventional and innovative lineups.

Mid lane Renekton!

Bot lane duo: Orianna and Alistar!

Many audience members at the scene became quite excited upon seeing such a lineup.

JDG lost.

Yes, lost.

The two sides fought fiercely for 45 minutes.

TL's AD Kai'Sa went straight to 9-2!

Even though JDG made a decisive decision and rushed down the Elder Dragon first, TL initiated a perfect team fight, allowing Doublelift's Kai'Sa to finish off the remaining enemies and end the game.

The score is now tied at 1-1!
The audience at the scene had even more mixed feelings.

how to say.

In the first game, JDG simply used their standard lineup and didn't try any tricks, which allowed them to easily defeat TL.

In the second game, JDG started to learn from EDG and developed a set of cutting-edge technologies. However, after dragging the game out for 45 minutes, TL still managed to find an opportunity.

JDG themselves seem to be aware of this problem.

So, the third game.

Their business operations have returned to normal.

And this is indeed the case.

30 minutes.

Throughout the entire match, TL was suppressed almost from start to finish, and their base exploded at 31 minutes!

The final fourth game has arrived.

It seems that TL is experiencing a mental breakdown.

Clid's Gragas was practically a madman, racking up a 9-0 score!

In the final Baron fight, Zoom held back and forth for more than a minute, managing to keep TL in daze and drag the fight until his teammates arrived, resulting in a team wipe!
The match ended after 30 minutes.

this moment.

The JDG players on the bench looked excited, while the opposing TL players were all blank and pale.

"JDG!"

The moment the TL base exploded.

At the scene, the LPL commentators practically went crazy, their expressions frenzied and excited: "They won! They did what they said before the match!"

Congratulations to JDG for defeating TL 3-1 and advancing to the semifinals!

"Without a doubt, they deserve all the cheers and applause!"

The audience erupted in cheers!
Countless LPL viewers shouted at the top of their lungs, and the sound of banners waving filled the entire venue!

When the five JDG members finished shaking hands and stepped onto the stage, the reaction from the audience was even more intense!
The toothpaste tube even struck a cool pose in front of the audience, eliciting a chorus of whistles.

After a while.

The host then began his closing remarks.

"The fiercely competitive and brutal quarterfinals have come to an end, with only half of the eight teams remaining."

"Six days later, they will continue on this stage, embarking on a new journey and engaging in an even more brutal showdown!"

"When two armies meet on a narrow path, the brave shall prevail. The Summoner's Trophy is only for those who stand to the end. Let's meet again sometime!"

When the match ended, it was already past midnight in China.

no way.

Although EDG's BO5 ended quickly, JDG's subsequent match lasted more than 35 minutes on average!

Including the halftime break and draft time, a best-of-five series lasted for nearly three hours!
However, even in the early hours of the morning, nothing could stop everyone's eagerness to discuss the topic online.

Weibo.

The trending topics list is almost entirely filled with related terms!
#Top 4 List#, #JDG Defeats TL#, #Duration of EDG's Three Matches#, etc...

The main focus right now is, of course, the semi-finals six days from now.

Yes, with the entire quarterfinals now over.

The semifinals schedule has been finalized. Left bracket: SN vs. DWG!

Right bracket: EDG vs. JDG!

For the two LPL teams, the intensity of the semifinals is undoubtedly much higher than that of the quarterfinals!
In other words, it's only here that the real challenge begins!
The comments section below the trending topic was flooded with messages.

"Do you think it's possible—I mean, possible—that we could win both of these matches?"

"Hiss... another internal battle in the finals? Then it really doesn't matter who wins in the end."

"All I can say is that it's an episode I'm already tired of watching, but I still hope it can really be like that."

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! In short, don't have any expectations, just be skeptical! (doge)"

"..."

EDG and JDG.

The LPL internal battle has arrived. In the semifinals, EDG will face off against the emerging e-commerce team JD.com, one the LPL's number one seed and the other the number four seed.

Domestic audiences are naturally filled with anticipation.

Let's fight it out.

A post titled "Rational Analysis: What is the Probability of an LPL Finals All-Chinese Showdown in the S10 World Championship?" was pushed to the top of the homepage.

Just look at the number of comments below.

Just how much everyone was looking forward to this scene!
"It's difficult, but if we can really do it, then this year we will be the undisputed number one region again, and we won't accept any doubts!"

"To be honest, if SN can beat DWG, it might actually work out. After all, it's like EDG vs. JDG, you know what I mean!"

"All I can say is, don't be careless. Just look at JDG vs. TL. JDG has evolved again at Worlds. If EDG is careless, they might still lose."

"I'd better lower my expectations for now, just hope we don't both lose..."

"Four consecutive championships! Four consecutive championships!"

"..."

It's clear that few people dare to open the champagne early.

After all, the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment.

If EDG and SN can both win, turning the World Championship into an LPL internal battle again, that would certainly be very satisfying.

But what if both teams lose...

The subsequent impact is so terrifying, it's obvious even to a fool!
Just think back to S7, if EDG hadn't emerged out of nowhere, allowing two LCK teams to meet at the Bird's Nest, the scene would have been unbelievable.

If DWG plays JDG in the finals, it feels like DWG will definitely win, since JDG completely dominated DWG in the group stage.

of course.

The online discussions are not limited to the LPL.

At this time, on Korean websites.

A large title has already been posted on the forum's homepage.

It's DWG again! Always DWG! The last vestige of glory and prestige for the LCK! How many more years will it take for this once-number-one region to rise again?!

The comments section below was equally flooded with responses.

"Actually, it's not LPL that's strong, it's just EDG, it's that invincible man!"

"As you know, there are only two types of teams in the LPL: EDG and other teams. SN is nothing to fear. This year's finals will be between DWG and EDG."

"However, if it weren't for the civil war, I think GEN would at least have made it to the semifinals."

"..."

Amidst the ongoing heated discussions online...

Magic City.

Among the officially designated hotels.

Both EDG and SN players were engrossed in their computers.

A series of high-intensity training matches are being held.

Inside the training rooms on both sides, spittle flew everywhere and shouts rang out continuously!

"Holy crap! The enemy Kled and Lee Sin are coming to bot lane again! Help! Help!"

"Coming, coming! Dodge your attacks, we're almost there!"

"Wow, this person is so dirty, why are they playing like this?"

"Brother Yao, you're finally here! Come quick, let me have some fun with Thresh!"

"Go away, you should just play Ezreal in the bot lane, I'm going to play Bard."

Yes, EDG and FPX are practicing like crazy!

That's one of the advantages of having teams from the same region not in the same half of the bracket.

Since we won't meet before the finals anyway, we can treat them as the best practice match opponents and practice all sorts of strategies and tricks!
In contrast, JDG and DWG mostly faced other teams from their own region in their scrims.

Sometimes, you even have to go to ranked games to get a feel for the game.

In this respect, both EDG and SN have a significant advantage.

even.

During the practice match, the coaches from both teams got together to analyze the problems that existed on both sides.

Emphasizing unity.

As for the final match...

Let's talk about it after we get through the semifinals!
Anyway, there will still be a week to practice.

In short, over the next few days, neither team played many ranked games, focusing entirely on scrimmages.

The two sides became more and more familiar with each other as they played.

Later on, both sides were even able to accurately predict each other's draft picks!

Of course, it's not absolute.

For example, when Wang Yao comes on stage, he always manages to pull out some strange and unusual things, and the effects are often surprisingly good!
Whenever this happens, SN always racks their brains to target the bottom lane, and even top laner Bin goes so far as to teleport to gank the bottom lane!
To know.

Even when Marin first arrived in the LPL, he never received such a 'warm' welcome!

The five players on SN practically had "Idol, we're your fans!" written all over their faces.

This style of play sometimes left Wang Yao both amused and exasperated.

at the same time.

As the days go by.

Online, support videos from various teams have started to flood the screen!

Titles like "Defend the title again! The oppressive aura of the LPL's Great Demon King!", "Youthful storm, SN will surely win!", and "LCK's only hope, their last hope, DWG!"

The key point is that these videos are of incredibly high quality!

With the right background music, it can even go viral!
Amidst the intense training of countless spectators and the athletes' intense practice...

Time passes slowly.

at last.

November 2nd has arrived.

The semi-finals are about to begin!

Ten o'clock in the morning.

All four teams are ready to depart.

As for the venue, it will still be the Pudong Football Stadium in Shanghai!

That's right, the quarterfinals and semifinals, including the final, will be held here.

Backstage at a football stadium.

The players from EDG and SN, having just completed a series of procedures, were chatting together.

"Chen Zebin, don't be nervous, take a deep breath, dizziness is normal."

"Get lost! I'm not that nervous!"

"Hey, so what do you guys say? Are you confident about beating DWG today?"

"It feels uncertain. The odds are hard to say. To be conservative... I'd say 99%."

"Alright, alright, so cautious, isn't it?"

"My assessment is that as long as the bot lane doesn't feed, we should win easily."

"what?!"

Tang Huanfeng, who was standing not far away in a daze, suddenly turned around, three big question marks appearing above his head.

The atmosphere during the chat between the two teams was very relaxed.

However, it's still noticeable that compared to EDG's completely relaxed state, the SN players are still somewhat tense.

After all, this was SN's first time entering the World Championship, and they made it all the way to the semifinals, where they faced DWG in the first match.

It's impossible to say there's no pressure.

Wait until half an hour later.

As it approached 1 p.m., on-site staff came to remind both teams to make preparations.

The two teams also had a brief farewell.

"OK, guys, see you in Paris!"

See you at the finals!

……

Local time 1:30 p.m.

Pudong Football Stadium is open, and live streaming channels for all competition zones are launched simultaneously!
In an instant, countless viewers flooded into the various official live stream rooms!

Especially on the LPL side, all sorts of normal and abnormal comments started flooding the screen!

"Damn it, after a week of waiting, it's finally here!!"

"Go SN!"

"SN! You have to step up! Crush DWG! I want to see an all-SN finals!!"

"Go, go, go!"

"Boy by the sea, I will protect you!!"

"Go Xu Xiu!"

This surge in traffic is at least half again as high as during the quarterfinals!
no way.

After all, the opponents of the two LPL teams in the quarterfinals were not particularly strong, and the two matches were not very interesting.

Many viewers simply check the result after the game, and may not even watch the replay.

but!
The semifinals were different!
All four teams that have come here are top contenders for the championship!
Every single one of them is a truly strong team, and every game is absolutely top-notch!
Therefore, most viewers, whenever they have time, will choose to watch the live stream directly.

This caused the total viewership of the live stream to surge to 1.5 million!
Even the official staff behind the scenes were terrified when they saw it!
soon.

It was nearly 2 p.m.

For some reason, the once noisy scene gradually fell silent.

The lights inside the venue gradually went out.

Everyone's eyes were drawn to the large screen on the main stage in front of them without them even realizing it.

at last.

"boom!"

A familiar red beam of light pierced the sky and earth, and a new fist logo appeared on the big screen!
Opening Ceremony – Begin!
(End of this chapter)