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Chapter 172 "If I can't beat you, can't I at least buy you?"

Despite being down three match points by GEN, TES showed no signs of discouragement.

With the belief that they would fight to the bitter end, coupled with the outstanding performances of 369 and Karsa, they won two consecutive games, tying the score at 2-2.

At this moment, Rascal's gaze towards Clid changed!

In his livestream, Big B was secretly annoyed to see Rascal looking at his good friend like that: "What is this guy doing? The match isn't over yet, and he's already looking at his teammate like this? Are we even going to play the fifth match?"

GEN first encountered internal problems, and with Top Esports winning two consecutive games to tie the score, the mentality of both sides has changed.

Even for a team like Top Esports, whose win rate is very low after five games, at this moment...
This made everyone aware of something.

At least in the case of gyroscopes
GEN is so good that he calls Top Bo the "King of Spinning Tops"!

"Aish~~~ No! Top Bo!!!"

In the LCK commentary booth, the three commentators shouted in unison.

But GEN could no longer stop TES's offensive.

After 32 minutes, TES finally destroyed GEN's crystal.

The chat in the Korean live stream room was completely exploding.

LCK fans watching the game have completely lost their temper!
"The ultimate way to eat shit!"

"Those who watched this match are in for a treat. If you haven't eaten shit, you can watch the replay!"

"Holy crap!? GEN? They've chosen the most torturous way to entertain the audience!"

"If it were a 3-0 sweep, there's nothing to say, but what about that bastard Sibar getting a reverse sweep after being down 2-0?"

"This might be the most desperate way to die in the World Championship!"

Di Wu, watching the game from the sidelines, exclaimed how exciting it was! Indeed, when it comes to spinning tops, Top Esports is the strongest!

However, given Top Esports' current form, they have completely lost their competitiveness in the World Championship.

Knight clearly lacks experience in major tournaments and seems to be favoring KD, while his brother frequently makes blunders.

TES actually made it to the semifinals thanks to the support of their top laner and jungler.

Regardless, Top Esports (TES) did dampen the spirits of the LCK, marking the last vestige of TES's glory.
Thinking back on the series of historical achievements that Top Esports created afterward, it would be quite nice for Top Esports fans to think that time could have stopped at S10.

"Let's go! Wanghu, it's our turn to compete tomorrow!"

Just watching Top Esports duo spin their own tops on the court made him feel an itch to try it himself.

It's a bit of a pity that their next opponent is JDG, although they are also old rivals in the LPL.

However, this knockout stage match in the World Championship will definitely feel different from the LPL playoffs.

Peanut slowly stood up, and several other figures sitting next to them in the viewing area also stood up.

Di Wu subconsciously glanced at the next room. The lights in the venue were rather dim, and he hadn't noticed before that there were also players watching the game next door.

"DDWG?"

That's right, the opposing player is a member of DWG, the team in the same bracket as TES.

Especially those two fat figures made Di Wu's expression slightly serious.

Beryl! Canyon!

DWG's jungler and support are the best in the world this year, even overshadowing Xu Ge.

Xu Ge has always been a core member of DWG, but this year, he is the player who best fits the current meta and has the best understanding of it.

It's Canyon and Beryl!

Uncle San needs no introduction; he's the god of the jungle carry meta! Every game in the S10 World Championship was like a smurf's performance.

In this jungle-centric meta, Canyon can be considered the world's best jungler.

As for Beryl, anyone who has watched the game knows how difficult he is to deal with, whether it's initiating or defending in every team fight.

The image of Pantheon single-handedly defending against Wukong is still fresh in our minds; SN's chances in this round of the quarterfinals are probably not going to be too good.

Peanut has also set his sights on Canyon. The two faced off four times in the LCK regular season BO3, with Peanut only winning one game.

He knew back then that DWG had a prodigy.
I never imagined that Canyon would grow so rapidly in just one year, reaching the level of one of the world's top junglers.

Is this the oppressive feeling of .DWG?
Peanut frowned, and in the next instant, he immediately felt as if a light was shining around him.

Di Wu put a hand on Peanut's shoulder: "I'm here for you! Woof!"

At that moment, Peanut straightened his back involuntarily. It was true that he hadn't won against Canyon much last year, but at this moment, Di Wu was his source of confidence!

In Little Peanut's eyes, Di Wu seemed to be shining with light!
Canyon looked at Peanut's fluffy curly hair and bowed slightly to him. In terms of seniority, Peanut was absolutely unquestionable.

Xiao Hua breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with relief. Don't be fooled by Canyon's gentle demeanor in daily life; on the field, he will show no mercy.

But he's not the same person he was last year! He has Brother Chicken, and the power of the Chicken God!
After a brief greeting, Xiao Huasheng also chose to leave with Di Wu.

Perhaps this year's Canyon is as invincible as the Korean media has said.
But I, Wanghu, am not old yet! I, Little Peanut, can still eat!

The LPL commentators breathed a sigh of relief after TES won the match.

Only Guan Zeyuan stared blankly at the 3-2 score on the big screen. Was this a joke?
The first ever comeback victory in League of Legends World Championship history, coming back from a 0-2 deficit to win 3-2!

GEN! ?
You still need to have the ability!
They tricked me, Park Taek-won, into revealing my true personality and then killed me!?
"Well, at least we won," the child next to him sighed.

The next match is an internal battle between JDG and LGD. If TES is defeated by GEN in this match...

Then in the next civil war, another LPL team will be eliminated.

Does this mean that SN, the fourth seed, is going to crush DWG, the number one team from LCK, in this World Championship?
The only player DWG is currently known to be Nuguri, whose top lane style is very similar to TheShy's.

Not to mention Canyon's terrifying performance in this world championship!

If TES is eliminated, and LGD and JDG lose another seed, SN will likely be no match for DWG.

With this back and forth, this year's World Championship knockout stage may become the darkest year yet.

Fortunately, Top Esports won against GEN in the Spinning Top Challenge.

There was no time to mourn for GEN. After the top of Group D fell, the whip of Group D took the stage next!

LGD!

LGD vs. JDG in the quarterfinals.

In JDG's rest room, Redmi glanced at the JDG players.

He didn't know if this match would be JDG's last match of the year, or if JDG would be able to maintain this roster next year, or even qualify for the World Championship.

No matter what, we have to go all out this year!

Even though their opponent was LGD, whom they hadn't beaten all year!

JDG's starting five nodded firmly, especially Toothpaste.

This year, he has been matched up against GAP by Di Wu all year!

He even sensed from the management that once the off-season began, Gnik would be JDG's first target player.

I'll do it myself when the time comes.
This round of elimination matches is either to prove oneself or to secure a better market value for next year.

He has to give it his all, even if he knows he might not be a match for them.

In the second round of the knockout stage, LGD faced off against JDG, and this round of the knockout stage was extremely brutal for JDG.

They were tossed around by the two number one seeds from LPL and LCK.

In the first game, JDG picked Zoe for the mid lane to force a mid-jungle matchup, but Diwu's Jayce pick out a counter-pick that eliminated Yagao and changed the entire draft strategy of Coach Redmi in the BO5 series.

With such a hero suddenly appearing and capable of carrying the team, Redmi's pre-match preparations were immediately disrupted.

In the second game, the draft phase was slightly disadvantageous, and Kanavi, despite being heavily targeted, frequently came to Peanut's jungle to self-destruct.

As the dominant laner, Flandre always manages to get to the jungle first to help Peanut, which makes Kanavi's invasions turn into suicide attacks.

The score quickly reached 2-0.

The atmosphere in JDG's rest room was somewhat heavy, as they were in the LPL's home arena.

Blue Lotus made a special trip to the backstage of the lounge to cheer on the players when the first match started.

When he saw Kanavi repeatedly self-destruct in the jungle, he almost ground his back teeth to powder.

If Gnik's performance in the previous league was too outstanding, then...

In this BO5 series, JDG fell behind in every aspect, and Kanavi, whom they had been relying on, went completely on fire.

Blue Lotus was seething with anger, but when Kanavi walked back to the lounge...
Blue Lotus stepped forward and patted Kanavi on the shoulder: "Don't worry!"

"Take it slow, just like you did against DWG in the group stage. You did win one game against DWG, so I think it's mainly a problem with your own mentality!"

Kanavi remained silent in the face of Blue Lotus's words of comfort.

His status in JDG this year is undeniable, and Blue Lotus is willing to promote Kanavi as JDG's crown prince.

He even sent Kanavi a large red envelope as a consolation prize after losing to TES in the playoffs.

In his view, anything that can be solved with money isn't really a problem.

But Kanavi's brain was still in an overheated state after the game, and he couldn't listen to Blue Lotus's words at all.

Redmi's face also turned ashen; the most terrifying thing was not LGD's individual abilities.

They're just in such hot form right now, and Flandre is making her World Championship debut for the first time.

He's almost become LGD's most reliable second option now, and his rapid support has led to Kanavi being repeatedly caught in the jungle.

Toothpaste is ineffective, and Kanavi will drain his teammates' health in the mid-to-late game.

The matchup gap between each lane will only widen, which will lead to Kanavi becoming incredibly fed in the late game. If the enemy team can shut down Kanavi, the game is over.

Kanavi's playing style has always been all-encompassing!
"Hey!! Keep it up! It's okay, brothers! You guys have worked hard too, playing DWG in the group stage and LGD in the knockout stage!"

Blue Lotus understands; the team members are under a lot of pressure.

But reaching the quarterfinals this year is still pretty good; it's JDG's best result in recent years.

He leaned slightly closer to Kanavi and spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear: "It's alright, Navi. Consider this year a learning experience. Next year, I'll definitely help you buy Gnik!"

Upon hearing his boss make such a promise in his ear, Kanavi's eyes lit up immediately.

what?
Gnik!? Is that Gnik from the opposing LGD team?
Kanavi seemed a little excited and wanted to say something, but Lan Lianhua stopped him, saying that JDG couldn't say anything that could undermine team unity at this time.

The boss whispered to himself about next year's operational decisions!

Kanavi's lips curled up slightly. He had thought his boss was joking before, but the way Blue Lotus spoke to him, coupled with the resolute look in his eyes, made him realize something.

Does this mean they're determined to buy Di Wu next offseason?

"Hmph! Gnik! What if you come to JDG next year?"

Kanavi had already pictured himself sucking Gnik's blood on the field, and his tongue involuntarily stuck out.

"Get ready to be sucked dry by me!"

You've been beating me up quite a bit this year, haven't you?
Come to JDG next year, but whatever you do, don't let me catch you! I'm going to bleed you dry and kidnap you!

This sentence immediately boosted Kanavi's morale.

Once Kanavi's form improved, everyone on JDG visibly regained their vitality.

The third match!
The two players returned to the battle stage once again. Before stepping onto the stage, Kanavi glanced back at Di Wu, who was walking towards the opposite stage.
Di Wu happened to notice Kanavi's gaze as well, and the two exchanged a glance.

He originally thought that after being repeatedly defeated by him in the league, and now being swept 2-0 in the World Championship knockout stage, Kanavi should look at him with the same eyes as he looks at Ruler.

did not expect.
At this moment, Kanavi even had a slight smile on his lips?
What does this mean?! When Kanavi saw Di Wu turn around to look at him, his smile deepened.

Dude, did this guy somehow reveal some kind of peculiar fetish of Kanavi?

Di Wu also felt a slight chill run down his spine.
Is Kanavi broken?
When Kanavi thought about how he had brutally drained Di Wu's blood, his smile became somewhat sinister.

After the JDG players left, Blue Lotus looked at Gnik's promotional photos and was already incredibly envious.

The better Di Wu performs in the World Championships this year, the more determined he becomes to buy Di Wu!
"If I can't beat you, I can still buy you!"

This year, JDG was just testing the waters. Next year, they must go all out to create a dynasty team!
The two sides sat down on the battle platform once again.

"Oh! They're back. I wonder if JDG still has a chance in this match?"

In the LCK commentary booth, the three commentators looked at Kanavi, whose lips still held a smile on his face, on the camera.

From their perspective, they definitely hope that JDG can defeat LGD and prevent LGD from reaching the semifinals to face DRX.

But now it seems that JDG and LGD are far behind!
"Ah! But Kanavi seems quite confident about the situation, doesn't he?" One of the LCK commentators nodded.

Another commentator quickly chimed in, "That's right! In the last round, GEN was reverse-swept by TES, coming back from a 0-2 deficit to win 3-2. Maybe they'll have a chance to do it again this time!"

"And it feels like it was destined by fate! GEN and LGD are both teams from Group D."

The three LCK commentators were also dreaming in their commentary booths; LGD is just too terrifying right now.

Adding to the fact that GEN and TES went toe-to-toe in the previous round's BO5 match, it once again convinced all Korean fans of one thing.

It's not that GEN is too weak, it's that LGD is too strong!
As the LPL's number one seed, they were already a little afraid that LGD would defeat DRX even before the semifinals began.

Now all we can do is pray that JDG can stop LDG, but many Korean netizens are still quite rational.

JDG: Me? Take down LGD?

"Even though they're both in Group D, they're not the same! TES is like a spinning top in Group D, while LGD is like a whip in Group D!"

"Want to win? Want to come back from a 0-2 deficit to win 3-2 again? I'll try that dream tonight!"

"Please, JDG should at least show some of what LGD has to offer, right?"

At the scene, the DRX players naturally went to the off-stage spectator stands to watch the game.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they will be facing LGD next.

Keria glanced at the LGD team's lineup with a complicated expression.

Indeed, if I could go to LGD, I could help LDG address their biggest weakness right now: their bot lane support.

LGD is likely to emerge from a strong championship contender and become the so-called...
Dynasty Team!

Thinking of this, Keria glanced at Deft again.
He quickly shook his head. No, it's still the World Championship stage, I can't think about that much.

We'll think about the transfer window after the World Championship this year!

On the big screen, both sides entered the draft phase of the third game.

Both sides' first three picks were very quick, with JDG on the blue side banning Pantheon, Camille, and Twisted Fate.

LGD banned Zoe, Ornn, and Nidalee.

Except for Nidalee, almost all the junglers started outside, and Kanavi will have to choose his jungler role first in this game.

"Ding!"

Without much hesitation, Kanavi picked Graves.

Lillia's win rate among junglers in the LPL is actually not very high; these junglers from the LPL region don't really like playing this champion.

Even though Peanut's Lillia win rate is good, his proficiency with her isn't that high.

"Let's get the crocodile Galilia!"

Without much hesitation, he immediately brought out his favorite combination from Ueno.

"Ding!"

JDG first picked Volibear for the top lane, and then picked him in the mid lane.

Without any hesitation, Syndra locked the toothpaste away.

"Syndra!"

Miller and Doll in the commentary booth both nodded in agreement. Gao Gao doesn't have any hair!!!

At this point, I'm not afraid at all. If I pull out Syndra now, GaoGao doesn't want to hang out with you anymore.

We're going to build a strong mid-jungle duo!

Seeing this Syndra pick, Di Wu smiled knowingly, "Your brother Gao has no hair!"
Looking back at the career of toothpaste, it really is like this: no matter who it targets, it does whatever it wants.

I'd never play Azir if I could pick Syndra! I'd never listen to my teammates and pick Ahri if I could pick Sylas.

"Let's protect our AD carry, let's pick Jhin!"

After a moment's thought, LGD locked in Jhin as their third pick.

After the first three rounds of bans and picks, both sides entered the second round of banning.

JDG banned Tristana and Orianna, while LGD banned Caitlyn and Aphelios, preventing Loken from picking high-damage AD carries.

The best option for staying outside is to have a hand full of ice.

LGD immediately picked Leona as their fourth pick, to be Jhin's partner.

Their lineup is perfect, and the mid laner can comfortably choose either an AD mid laner or an AP mid laner.

While Redmi locked Loken in Ice, it was also considering its last move.

This is the last hero chosen for the support role.
"How about Bard?" Green Hair volunteered.

This match could very well be JDG's last, and it might also be his last World Championship appearance as a player.

He didn't want to leave any regrets; Bard was his absolute specialty!
He is very confident!

Hearing Green Hair's words, Red Rice clenched his fists and finally nodded firmly.

"Then Bard!"

"Ding!"

JDG locked in Bard as their last pick.

The final choice was to give Di Wu the counter position.

"Bard?" In Godv's live stream, he stroked his chin. He hadn't played games in a long time, but he knew that Bard was Green Hair's signature move.

What will Gnik do with his last counter-position?

Before he could even speak, the comments section had already spoken up for him.

"Gnik is such a bully, why does he always steal the counter-pick positions?!"

"This board is really good for Varus! Why don't you go up there, streamer?"

Toothpaste: Is that really true?

"Hahahaha, what's Dewei doing up there? Is he trying to shoot an arrow backwards to make Kanavi laugh to death?"

"Given Chicken Bro's temperament, I feel like he's going to pick LeBlanc or Akali this round!" After Di Wu's Pantheon, who countered in the last round, achieved an explosive KDA.

Godv has also changed how it refers to Diwu.

From Adi to Chicken Bro!

The live broadcast showed a close-up of Di Wu, highlighting Akali's strength in small team fights, but highlighting her vulnerability to Syndra's pressure in the early game.

"Give me Silas!"

Ok?
Sylas!? LeBlanc's laning phase was pretty good this time, and Akali's team fight was also quite strong.

But Silas is all about technique!
Mai Zijian hesitated for a moment, but after seeing Di Wu nod again, he said, "Okay! I believe you, Brother Chicken!"

"Ding!"

LGD locked in the game with their last pick.

Toothpaste's pupils dilated slightly when he saw Silas's move.
Silas!?

Chicken Bro's Silas is here!

Another team is going home!
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　I'm experiencing a slight writer's block. There will be another chapter later, and I'll continue to aim for over 10,000 words per day today!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)