My buddy is actually a Cao Cao type top laner?

Chapter 276 Advancement, Making History!
"Won!"

"we won!"

"Congratulations to V5, congratulations to LPL! After ten years of the World Championship, this is the first time an LPL team has defeated T1 in a head-on battle at the World Championship. Without a doubt, V5 has made history!"

"They deserve the applause of everyone in the audience, both in the stadium and outside!"

Ignoring the sweat and toil, Kasa and the others laughed and pounced on the surrounding players the instant the crystal shattered.

The most difficult hurdle on the road to gold.

In fact, it is T1, which they need to use all their intelligence and strategy to defeat right now.

After advancing.

They are just one final best-of-five series away from the ultimate championship!

Compared to the celebrations here at V5.

T1 was completely silent. The moment the crystal shattered, the entire T1 players' bench, the T1 rest area, and even the entire LCK live broadcast room fell into a long silence.

Although they had this feeling early in the fourth set.

But because this is T1.
They always held onto a sliver of hope that T1 could turn the tide.

Faker clutched his chest.
In over a decade of competition, this was the first time he had ever lost a direct match against an LPL team at the World Championship.

There's no such thing as skill or lack thereof. In esports, it's all about winning and losing. He lost once in S7, and then experienced it again in S12.

Zeus stared blankly at the screen in front of him, and even when Coach Bengi walked up to him, he still didn't come back to his senses.

"This defeat is due to our overall lack of strength. It's not just about the players' on-the-spot response, but also the coaches' understanding of the game version. I know you probably can't stand what I'm saying right now, but I still want you to remember this."

"That's the weight of being a champion."

"Even if you didn't make it to the S-series finals, which is the closest you've ever come to the championship, if you haven't been prepared to accept defeat along the way, then you'll never be able to reap the glory of victory."

"Lift your head up and wipe away your tears."

"Even if you have to leave, I hope you will maintain your composure as much as possible."

Is it painful to lose a game?

Of course it's uncomfortable.

This means that all their hard work throughout the year has gone to waste, but that's what they have to accept.

If others have a stronger learning ability and a better teamwork, then they should lose and try to get back at them next year.

The players on T1 are neither young nor old.

soon.

Everyone then forced themselves to adjust their state of mind.

The stage belongs to the victors.

From the moment the crystal exploded, there was no place for them in this venue.

Walking in the employee passageway.

Bengi also suddenly spoke up:

"Although it's not really appropriate to say this now, I still want to ask you if you want to go to the finals to witness the rise of a legend."

"Huh?" X5
The T1 members stared blankly at Bengi, who was speaking.

then.

Suddenly I realized.

On this side of the finals, the confirmed team is V5, who made it to the end of the Golden Road and are just one step away from creating a miracle.

Meanwhile, DK faced off against DRX.

Based on their pre-match tactical analysis, they even believed that DRX was very likely to advance.

If it really is as they predicted.

On the other side of the finals will be the first team in the S-series to reach the finals from the fourth seed, and Deft, a veteran with ten years of experience.

What is the concept of ten years?
All the banned CF accounts have been unbanned, so you can use them again to have some fun and make up for lost time.

Can be imagined.

If DRX really advances, the amount of buzz surrounding the finals will be incredible.

"But."

"Don't think too much."

Bengi sighed.

He pulled out an expression that was hard to tell whether to laugh or cry.

"Before our match, the club had already bought plane tickets to San Francisco, obtained visas, and booked hotels; we just didn't expect this."

"Since I'm going to lose money anyway, I might as well take it as a way to relax."

"At least."

"Losing to this year's 'Legend' might make you feel a little better."

T1 members:
Good guy.

They were moved for a long time.

So the club has already spent the money, so they might as well let them continue watching games to avoid the limelight, at least to avoid the "truck warning" that follows a loss?
at the same time.

Inside the venue.

Countless rounds of applause erupted as if they were free.

Although it didn't go the full five games.

However, the visual impact of these four games completely surpassed that of a typical five-game run. In fact, many of the strategies that appeared in them made some players wish they could go home and log in immediately.

"It's not easy."

Outside the arena.

As Flandre watched the V5 team celebrating on the screen, he deeply understood that they had become part of LPL history.

There are three LPL teams that have won the World Championship.

However, among the teams that have defeated T1 head-on in the World Championship so far, only V5 has done so. The others were all defeated in BO5 matches at MSI, which makes the victory less impressive.

“However, playing against T1 should have exposed V5’s tactical reserves. They probably don’t have any trump cards left.” Meiko shook her head.

this point in time.

They have successfully returned to China, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they must all undergo quarantine in a hotel, and they are currently connected via voice chat.

"It doesn't matter if we don't have any trump cards. Strong teams can transform another strong team, whether it's their ability to withstand pressure or their teamwork. After this BO5, V5 will definitely widen the gap between themselves and other teams."

"That's true."

The EDG players nodded in agreement.

They went through the same process in Season 11, so they naturally understand just how dramatic that transformation was. V5's transformation will be no less dramatic than theirs. As for the remaining two LCK teams?

In their view, although they still need to be wary, they are no longer the kind of enemies who are life and death.

After the game.

Rookie and Casa were each carried onto the interview platform.

Again.

The grand feast should be eaten last.

They placed Luo Ji's interview directly on the final stage, so he could either cry his heart out if he won or he would cry his heart out if he lost. In any case, the spot was reserved for him, and Luo Ji was happy to have some peace and quiet.

In the background.

They were eating the various desserts and fruits prepared for him, as if they were buying a lot of goods.

"Didn't you say you were on a diet? Why are you eating so much?"

PPGOD also filled its mouth to the brim.

But watching Luo Ji devour his food like a glutton, I couldn't help but ask a question.

"I'm starving! You have no idea how much it takes to fight Zeus," Luo Ji said while stuffing his food. "Besides, there are many ways to lose weight."

"For example?"

“例如《减肥：专捡肥的吃》《厌食症：讨厌的食物必须吃掉》《16+8减肥法：16个小时吃8顿，16个热菜8个凉菜》《夜断：夜晚不断吃饭》《轻断食：轻轻咬断食物》《左旋：左边旋转吃法》《0卡：妹写就是没有热量冰镇就是没有热量》《节食：毫无节制的吃东西像过节一样的吃东西》《辟谷：必须把肚子吃的鼓鼓的》。”

Xiao Yan, PPGOD:
While eating, Luo Ji was also replying to congratulations and greetings from all walks of life on his phone.

In any field, everyone is very genuine. If you win, you'll have friends from all directions; if you lose, you'll truly only have friends left.

He was greeted by a crowd of well-wishes.

Luo Ji first replied briefly to his secretary's message, focusing on the progress of the World Cup, and then started a video call with Saint Gun.

Laoqiang: "I've given you a good time. The first LPL team in history to defeat T1."

Luo Ji: "Absolutely. You can only live off the S-series championship for a year, but I can live off winning against T1 until LOL shuts down. I'll live off it for the rest of my life."

Laoqiang: "What if another team manages to beat T1 later?"

Luo Ji: "Give me a break. Dafei doesn't have many years left, and T1 might not even be able to produce a player for the World Championship in the next two years. It's not that easy."

As a time traveler.

Luo Ji certainly knew that T1 would win back-to-back championships in S13 and S14 in the original world.

But isn't this the butterfly effect at work?

What if one day Faker is suddenly noticed by the Transcendent Association, or suddenly meets his true love and breaks his virginity?
Who can say for sure?

Lao Qiang: "Alright, there should be a lot of people looking for you at this hour. We'll talk again when you get back."

Luo Ji: "Okay, that's about right."

Lao Qiang: "We'll have another meal together when you get back. As for now, good luck."

talking.

Flandre raised his glass in the room, as if to celebrate with him from afar.

"No"

Luo Ji smiled slightly, picked up his Coke, and lightly touched it to Luo Ji's hand in return.

"should say."

"I am good luck!"

The night after the game.

The news of V5's victory over T1 resounded throughout the entire domestic LOL esports circle. In fact, due to the immense fame of T1 and Faker, many people from other gaming circles also came to celebrate.

no way.

Faker is too famous.

If we're really talking about who can compare to him in terms of status and historical influence, the only one in China who comes close is Sky, the "King of Man". As for players like Clearlove and Uzi, they can't even come close to him.

[Wow, V5 has made history! The V5 boss must be laughing in his sleep every night.]

[EDG's worst performance ever; they essentially let a super carry escape, and the problem is, this carry was nurtured by their own top laner.]

[Rumor has it that when I first left EDG, the club that offered me the highest contract was RNG.]

[Top-tier top laners' anti-gank awareness!!!]

See this.

V5 fans were all terrified.

What kind of place is RNG?
Back then, Principal Wang was full of confidence and wanted to buy Uzi's contract. He brought four Wanda lawyers with him, but after studying the case for several hours, he left with a gloomy face.

If he gets caught up in RNG's contract, wouldn't he be trapped in a cage forever?
at the same time.

Busy replying to messages, Luo Ji didn't check the latest match posts on forums like Baidu Tieba and Hupu as usual.

but
After defeating Zeus and leading his team to victory against T1, there must have been a lot of people praising him online.

then.

He also asked Xiao Yan, who was already browsing through the posts.

"So, what are the online reviews like after the match?"

"good."

Xiao Yan, without turning his head, scrolled through his phone and said with a hint of delight:
"Although my record in this BO5 series was terrible, they all praised me for knowing how to sacrifice and how to coast through the game."

"what about me?"

"you?"

Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, unsure whether he should speak or not.

"They must be praising me for playing well in the game. After all, I even defeated Zeus. My performance today was simply invincible."

"That's partly true."

"Part of it?"

Seemingly sensing something was amiss, Luo Ji raised his head and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Look at his expression.

Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment before speaking with a slightly embarrassed tone:
"There are people who praise you, but not many, while the comments from other players are a bit more nuanced."

"subtle?"

"Yes, they [complimented] you on your birth."

"???"

(End of this chapter)