LOL: I really didn't want to be a comedian!

Chapter 177 Instantly Activating Sage Mode?!
The older brother on stage looked up at the 3-0 score on the big screen and felt a sense of powerlessness.

Is this the sense of powerlessness that Lao Song experienced in the first half of his career?

He pursed his lips, then looked finally at the tearful Karsa.
Karsa's brother, of course, understood why he was crying. He put his hand on Karsa's shoulder and said, "It's okay, Karsa! We'll come back next year and everything will be fine!"

His voice trembled slightly as he said this.
Come back and fight our way back!

Can we do it next year?

Professional players only have a few years of peak performance; how many opportunities do they have?

Just as Brother Chicken said, I have to consider whether this might be the only chance I'll ever have in my life!
The DWG players on the other side had already come over and shake hands with the TES players one by one. Xu Xiu patted Ka Ge on the shoulder and walked over with high spirits.

20 years old! The World Championship Finals!
Regardless of whether he wins the championship or not, Brother Xu raised his head slightly. At this moment, he believed that he was the protagonist of this world and would always be!
The DWG players bowed slightly to the already bustling audience below the stage.

Playing away from home did not dampen their fighting spirit at all.

In the interview booth after the semifinals, Xu Ge was asked about his feelings about facing TES in this round.
Brother Xu just smiled slightly: "It's about what I imagined!"

"They didn't do much that surprised us! We won the game naturally, following the flow of the match!"

These simple words made everyone see the reality clearly.

Even among the top four, there are still differences!
TES may have indeed crushed DWG at the MSC before, but things are different now.

The chat in the official live stream room has completely exploded.

"Wait, Top Esports? Are you serious? 3-0!"

Xu Xiu's original words: "Even easier to beat than SN!"

"You know what, if SN plays TES, I feel like SN could win!"

"Why does it feel like my performance drops so much in the knockout stage? I can't put up a fight at all."

"DWG is so strong! No way! Is this really going to be a repeat of the S7 scenario?"

"LGD! The last hope!"

Xu Ge's high-spirited remarks during the interview also angered many LPL fans.

On stage, Brother Xu finally let out a long sigh of relief: "Although I don't know who our opponents will be, I believe we will be the team that goes all the way to the end!"

Xu Ge smiled confidently, and that smile was immediately posted on the TES super topic.

However, it doesn't have much impact on Xu Ge. In LCK, he might get a warning from a truck, but in LPL, people only offer a warning, not a reward!

After DWG successfully secured the next spot, there was widespread concern in China.

Who could have predicted this outcome?
It's not that SN is too weak, it's that DWG is too strong!
This also shows how bad TES's performance was in the World Championship knockout stage, while JDG and SN each won a game against DWG.

TES can't win a single game, while DWG has already advanced to the finals.

The news has been widely reported on major South Korean media platforms.

They lost the championship for two consecutive years, and didn't even qualify for the finals.

Many LCK fans have lost faith in the LCK!
DWG's victory over TES, the second seed, in this round definitely gave all LCK fans a much-needed boost.

Let them realize that perhaps the era of Faker's generation has come to an end.

A new prodigy is sweeping the world championships!

Perhaps this is why the LCK region gave up on Faker and wanted to cultivate a new successor.

LCK hasn't reached the finals for two years; the last time was when Samsung faced SKT at the Bird's Nest stadium.

During an LCK commentator exchange meeting, several veteran commentators even started to shed tears.

These past two years.
How has LCK managed to get through the last two years?!
"Moreover, we have a very good chance of meeting again in the finals on LPL's home turf this year! All DRX needs to do is defeat LGD!"

One of the more experienced commentators spoke confidently.

DWG's sweeping victory in this round made them underestimate the overall strength of the LCK region.

Several commentators chimed in, "That's right! Perhaps, the era of our LCK is back!"

"Faker can finally get some rest. LCK is full of talent! ShowMaker will fulfill his mission!"

"Chovy too!"

TES's defeat was not just a defeat for the team, but also a defeat in the regional competition.

This puts a lot of pressure on LGD, and the order of events in this format is also crucial.

If LGD plays first and defeats DRX, then DWG will be the one under pressure.

This pressure may not seem obvious, but it exerts a subtle kind of pressure on the players' mentality.

At least psychologically, LGD is carrying a heavier burden!
Little did they know, the pressure on their rival DRX was already at its peak!
In particular, all LCK fans are looking forward to completing their Autumn Split on LPL's home turf this year.

If we win, everything will be fine, and everyone will be happy!

But what if you dare to lose?
hiss.
The LPL big shots probably just talk about you verbally, posting your name online but not actually rewarding you.

But LCK fans are all action-oriented; it's not unusual for them to throw a truck full of wreaths at DRX in the next second.

DRX only needs to withstand the barrage of trucks and wreaths, but LGD has many more things to consider when it gets posted online by netizens.

After a short day of rest, we were back in the Shanghai metropolis.

The audience had been waiting for a long time!

As the number one seed of the LPL region, and now the last hope of the LPL!

Backstage, Di Wu's phone was filled with WeChat blessings from many friends, including his brother.
"call!"

Di Wu breathed a sigh of relief; this round was just an appetizer.

The real opponent is DWG in the next round, but the public opinion surrounding LPL is not so good right now.

I will also help my fans regain their confidence in this match!
"Welcome everyone to the semifinals of the 2020 World Championship! Hello everyone, I'm Liu Hang!!"

Liu Hang's voice echoed throughout the venue, and all eyes turned to the large screen.

"Let's welcome LCK's second seed, DRX!!"

DRX's debut also garnered considerable popularity, a testament to the success Deft achieved in the LPL.

It can only be said that, as one of the former "Big Three" teams, EDG, as the biggest powerhouse in the LPL, owes a great deal to Deft.

After the DRX players took the stage
Di Wu led the LGD players to stand at the entrance of the player tunnel.

"LGD!!!"

GALA glanced at his teammates beside him, his hand unconsciously resting on the zipper of his jacket.
This time!
I've made thorough preparations!

Di Wu, still leading the way, walked towards the battle stage, slowly unzipping his jacket.

GALA's lips curled up slightly. Last time, his teammates looked really cool when they swung their jackets around. This time, it was finally his turn to do it!

Di Wu took off his coat, and Flandre, Peanut, and Mark followed suit.

GALA quickly threw his jacket out.

but.
The other four members of LGD glanced at GALA in surprise, then slung their jackets over their shoulders.
???

No!? It's a fake... a feint!?

Are you kidding your teammates? Aren't you going to throw your jackets this time?

Di Wu blinked: "No, Ga Zi, you really want to throw away your coat?"

"Didn't they say there would be a fine last time? I was thinking of just slinging it over my shoulder, it looks pretty cool."

"Are you really that shameful?"

Why didn't you say so earlier? Why didn't you say so beforehand?!
GALA opened his mouth, looked back at his team uniform that had disappeared into the stands, and his expression became even more bitter.

In this team, it's really like, "Dude, why don't you go to JDG and buy a Pain Mask and weld it onto your face?"

What do you mean by "being fined"? I thought our relationship had reached the point where we could be fined together.
However, the audience didn't care about any of that. As soon as GALA threw down the clothes, the audience erupted in cheers.

"Gazi!!!"

"I love you, Gazi!!"

"Go, Gala Baby!!!"

"I'll keep the used jacket! Love you, Ga Bao!"

The key point is that the "Gala Bao" shouts all come from the mouths of men.

GALA felt a slight chill run down her spine upon hearing this.
Damn it, now I'm the only one who has to pay the fine!
I lost money on clothes and my wallet too!
LGD's players slowly walked onto the opposite platform.

The draft phase for both teams quickly appeared on the big screen, with LGD holding the blue side. The first three draft picks from both sides began rapidly!
LGD quickly banned their first three picks, including Galio, Lillia, and Shen.

DRX banned Lucian, Nidalee, and Twisted Fate.

"Ding!"

Without any hesitation, LGD quickly picked up Graves.

In this version, without Nidalee and Lillia, Graves' priority is ridiculously high.

DRX's coach must have thought of this as well, and they decisively picked Pyosik's signature Kindred, or rather, the only Kindred they could play.

Cvmax then turned his gaze to Deft.
Deft nodded. The first game of a best-of-five series is extremely important.

This match will determine the direction of the draft picks and bans (BP) in subsequent games, as well as the adjustments made by both coaches.
DRX doesn't mind using unconventional methods to win!
"Ding!"

"Huh? A policewoman!?"

That's right, DRX's second pick was Caitlyn, which is quite rare in this version and is also an ADC champion that Deft is very good at.

DRX immediately placed their bets on Deft in the first match.

Guan Zeyuan and Jide, the LPL commentators, were both somewhat surprised.
"DRX is clearly targeting Deft, isn't they? And Deft's Caitlyn is quite something. Is he really going to go all out?" Guan Zeyuan nodded in agreement.

Putting aside his World Championship record, Deft's professional attitude is absolutely admirable.

They started by targeting the female police officer in the very first match, which shows they really wanted to win this game.

"Let's pick Jhin and Leona!"

Upon seeing the policewoman, Mai Zijian shook his head. He no longer intended to farm the bottom lane; he would play the bottom lane himself if he could.

LGD's strongest point is still their mid-top-jungle system. Gnik can get Mark moving, and GALA can just hold off the pressure in the bottom lane.

GALA nodded in agreement; LGD's system is already quite complete this year.

More often than not, the bot lane doesn't need to make any impact in the early game; they can just stick with their carry and farm in team fights.

This Leona pick was Mark's last stand!

"Oh? Not going for mid lane?"

Chovy pursed her lips, wondering which hero she should pick for this round.

Or should we let the bottom lane take it first?
"Or should I play Lux?"

Keria thought about it for a moment and realized that there are actually quite a few heroes who can be paired with female police officers.

But Gnik didn't play mid lane, so it feels like we can let Chovy wait a bit longer. His champion pool is also very deep, so we can wait and see what he does next.

"Ding!"

DRX also picked Lux ​​as their third pick, which confirms that the Caitlyn-Lux bot lane duo could put a lot of pressure on LGD's bot lane.

The two sides entered the second round of the ban/pick phase, with LGD banning Syndra and Orianna for the mid lane.

DRX banned Jayce and Pantheon, a top mid-laner.

Both sides targeted the opponent's mid-laner in the second round, and Pantheon was unusually banned in the mid-lane position.

Di Wu couldn't help but smile. It seems DRX has made ample preparations.

"Should we pick the mid laner first?"

Cvmax still handed the initiative to Chovy, and the second pick is a counter pick, but there are too many mid-lane heroes banned now.

"Give me a seat in the Contest?"

After a moment's thought, Chovy decided to watch another game.

"Then let's take Ornn first!"

"Ding!"

DRX's fourth pick was Ornn, which was locked in for Doran. Cvmax actually had an epiphany this year at Worlds, and he realized it after returning from MSC.

Dolan is not up to the task, so we still have to rely on our own two carries to carry the game.

During this year's World Championship, Dolan played Ornn, a front-line tank, the most.

Cvmax was very satisfied with this Ornn lock-in.

Because everyone was focused on the mid laners, Ornn was revealed for the top lane.

"Ornn? Good pick! Doran is actually very suitable for this kind of hero right now. Now we have to see what Gnik mid will pick!" Guan Zeyuan looked expectantly at the fourth and fifth floors of LGD flashing on the big screen.

The fourth floor was the first to show off Silas, and the camera focused on Di Wu, who seemed to be talking to Mai Zijian behind him.

"Gnik's favorite Sylas?" Remember thought for a moment, then shook his head: "But there are Zoe and Ryze outside, it doesn't seem necessary, does it? It's risky to send Sylas out on his own!"

But as soon as he finished speaking, Silas on the fourth floor of LGD locked the door!
???

Is it really Silas?!

However, judging from the footage, Di Wu was still communicating with Mai Zijian as if this move with Silas wasn't specifically targeted at him.
"No, this is Flandre's Silas!" Guan Zeyuan immediately realized.

Is this Flandre playing Sylas against Ornn in the top lane?
Di Wu was thinking about what to play first, while Mark also played Tsar first.

This is Di Wu's favorite late-game hero in the Spring Split, and it's also a guarantee of team damage.

Di Wu shook his head. With Tsar chosen, there was no point in playing the bottom lane anymore; the base was already smoking.

Moreover, LGD's style in the current World Championship version is not like this; they still need heroes that can drive the pace of the game.

Give me Lissandra!

After a slight hesitation, Di Wu still chose to pick Lissandra, a hero who had the initiative.

Even if Chovy picks Zoe as his last pick, he's not afraid and can still initiate the fight.

"Ding!"

LGD locked in Gnik's last pick: Mid Lane Crystal Maiden.

Chovy hesitated for a moment when he saw the Ice Maiden pick, because LGD's lineup actually had a rather short range.
"Give me Vel'Koz!"

Ok?
Cvmax paused for a moment, not thinking about what kind of hero Vix was, but rather...
He looked at Chovy with a puzzled expression; this Vel'Koz pick was a champion that Chovy himself understood.

Half a secret weapon?
Is this too fast to win in the very first game?

However, Chovy's eyes were incredibly determined. When playing against a top team like LGD, the first game is extremely important.

You can't just pick an Azir on the tenth floor and then spend the whole game farming and taking the hits from Gnik, can you?

He was quite confident in his Vel'Koz solo lane matchup, and this mid-lane champion's ability to clear waves and farm monsters incredibly fast made him even better at limiting Gnik's roaming than Azir.

"Alright! Let's take Vel'Koz!"

"Ding!"

The moment DRX locked in his final move with the purple ward, the audience erupted in cheers.

No one expected that in the tenth pick, DRX would give Chovy this champion, which is considered an unpopular pick in ranked games.

"what?"

Di Wu paused for a moment, Vel'Koz? The Vel'Koz from Chovy?
It fits Chovy's style perfectly, but...
Picking this kind of hero is equivalent to giving up the opportunity to provide support. Do you think you can contain me in lane?
Di Wu calmly shook his head. Perhaps, Chovy could indeed grow to a terrifying level in the future.

But let's stop here for today!
I will personally teach you a painful lesson in life!
The camera focused on Di Wu from LGD's team. He stared calmly at the screen as he watched the Vel'Koz pick, showing no emotion whatsoever.
Di Wu then closed his eyes briefly, then immediately opened them again!

At this moment, Di Wu's eyes were extremely focused and serious.
His eyes seemed to be blazing with destructive fire.

"Brother Chicken, you've closed your eyes! Huh? Did you instantly activate Sage Mode?" Guan Zeyuan was quite the daredevil.

This sentence ignited the chat in the official live stream.

"No, Chicken Bro is lying to us! The era of ninjas is over, he secretly became a ninja!"

"Closing your eyes isn't about summoning a god, it's about turning into a chicken immortal!"

"Holy crap? Instantly activated Immortal Mode? Chicken Bro is just too overpowered!"

"Next, DRX will face off against the concept god, Chicken Sage himself!!"

"Alright, alright, DRX's in for a rough time!"

DRX: Wait, buddy? Is there anyone more cunning than 'Chicken Immortal'?

. . . . . .

　On the fourth day, we won!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)