archer ferocity

Chapter 342 Shake it, just shake it hard!
October 27.

South Korea Gwangju Women's University Universiade Gymnasium.

Putting the semifinals on a university campus may seem like a fantasy, but it makes sense for South Korea, a country with a high status in esports.

The stadium was full of seats. KT, as the only surviving LCK team in this World Championship, has naturally become the hope of the whole village.

After all, what they want to challenge is EDG, which has dominated since the beginning of this year.

And someone has counted that EDG has never lost even a small game in the BO5 of foreign wars so far this year.

This is a very exaggerated figure.

As strong as last year's IG, it also lost a set to SSG at the time in the knockout round of the S game.

Today, the No. [-] seeds of the two top divisions in the world are gathered in this semi-final, and the amount of attention that can be attracted can be imagined.

It is worth mentioning that the tickets for the semi-finals were sold out in a very short period of time even though the premium was more than 75%.

And I don't know whether it's a coincidence or other reasons, the Chinese who can buy the live tickets only account for a very small part. Looking around from above the stage, the huge venue is full of black KT flags.

This is a true home game.

However, when the players of the KT team who were in the backstage lounge saw the scene, a little bit of pressure began to grow in their hearts.

No wonder when you think about it.

You must know that the venue of this World Championship is in their South Korea.

If they can't pass EDG, then there will be an unprecedented scene in the S game held in South Korea this time.

That is...the team without LCK in the finals.

Koreans understand Koreans.

They clearly know that if there is no Korean team to participate in the finals held in Incheon, then only a very small number of Koreans will buy it and go to the competition venue.

This is a very real thing.

But the impact is definitely not that simple.

Just imagine, why did Riot set up a location for the S game?

If this happens, I am afraid that it will be very difficult for South Korea to set up the World Championships in its own country.

This time, Riot itself is very dissatisfied with the person in charge of South Korea.

Since the beginning of the S5 World Championship, the specifications and standards of the previous S tournaments are relatively high among all events in the world.

But after arriving in South Korea this year, whether it is the venue facilities or the training environment of the players, they have received a lot of complaints and rectifications.

If there is another problem in the finals...

The Korean E-sports Association is also under great pressure.

They are under a lot of pressure, and they will naturally pass the pressure on to the KT team, which is the only seedling.

As a coach, Noex knows how important they are in this game. Therefore, during the period after the quarter-finals, he sleeps almost four hours a day, and lists the lineups that EDG may come up with. Fill the entire whiteboard, and then explain it in detail one by one, just like Chinese students do when they do May [-]rd.

In the process of interpreting these questions, Noex has to stand on his own team's perspective, to improve and broaden his own tactics.

After the past few days, he and the entire team of analysts and even the assistants of the coaching staff have been working together, and now Noex finally has a little confidence.

But it's not enough for him as a coach to be sure.

No matter how good bp is, if you really want to implement the tactics, you still have to rely on the players.

Whether the players can do it, Noex can't guarantee.

After all, his abilities are not among the top coaches in the LCK. Apart from his professional abilities, Noex is unable to do anything else.

In contrast, the EDG lounge on the other side.

Today EDG's starting jungler has made some adjustments.

Ming Kai enters the field.

After experiencing the S7 World Championship, Riot decisively adjusted the rules for obtaining champion skins.

According to the new rules, two or more games must be played in the group stage, and at least one BO5 substitute must be completed in the knockout stage, and the champion skin can only be obtained after winning the championship.

Mingkai just played twice in the group stage, but many fans of the EDG team never thought that EDG would choose to let Mingkai start when facing the most difficult KT, instead of letting Mingkai play in G2 before. Kay on.

Although it shows that Kai performed well when he played this year, he also has high-light operations, and even broke the curse of the blind monk, but a veteran is a veteran after all.

Judging from Xiaotian's performance in this World Championship, Ming Kai still has some shortcomings in comparison.

The reason why KT's coach is a little more confident is partly because of EDG's starting roster.

In Coach KT's view, Mingkai is indeed easier to deal with than Xiaotian, who was good at playing rhythm in the early stage.

"It's time to play BO5, Qijiang, let me interview you in advance about your current state of mind."

Meiko held the water glass and handed it to Ming Kai as if holding a microphone.

"To be honest, I'm a little panicked."

Ming Kai smiled helplessly.

To say he wasn't panicking at all would be sheer nonsense.

After all, this is not the first time he has faced a Korean team in the BO5 stage of the World Championship.

In the 2016 World Finals, EDG was eliminated by ROX.

And the top laner of the ROX team is now the top laner smeb of the KT team.

And the playing styles of the two teams are quite similar.

The main reason why EDG chose to let Ming Kai play in this semi-final is that on the one hand, EDG does have tactics suitable for Ming Kai, and on the other hand, it is also because EDG wants Ming Kai, a veteran player, to play in the semi-finals. Leave a strong mark in your career.

As long as we can beat KT.

The opportunity is in Ming Kai's own hands.

"Don't panic, it's over if you save it, the alpaca can't beat Lao Li."

Meiko smiled and said: "I analyzed it from an objective and rational point of view. Lao Li is now the world's number one ADC. No one of you doubts it?"

"It's over."

Li Luo was a little helpless.

I don't know since when, the sapphire blue smell on meiko has become stronger and stronger.

It's just that one called him Brother Luo from the beginning, but Meiko wouldn't call him that, and kept calling him old Li Lao Li. In less than a year, Li Luo felt as if he had really grown old.

"Did you hear that, Lao Li said that he has surpassed the number one ADC in the world."

Li Luo:  …

He suddenly had an urge to ask meiko when she put on the skin of a Vietnamese translator?

Soon, the referee came over and informed everyone in EDG to play.

"Come on everyone today, just play yourself well. We don't need to have too much pressure in away games, but they will be under a lot of pressure at home. I believe you are absolutely OK."

Before going on stage, Zhu Kai gave a wave of reassurance in his signature way.

As the life coach of the EDG team, although Zhu Kai’s business ability is inferior to Abu’s, he is definitely professional when it comes to encouraging teammates. In only half a year, Zhu Kai has read so many books and psychological counseling Related books, he feels that even if he does not become a coach in the future, he will be more than enough to be a psychological counselor.

Li Luo drank the last sip of Coke in the can, burped, and threw the Coke can into the trash can with a light three-meter shot accurately, then waved his hands: "Brothers, go."

The scene of the game.

on the commentary.

Guan Zeyuan, Wawa, Miller.

There are three respected heavyweight figures sitting in this crucial game.

"To be honest, the atmosphere at the scene today still feels quite oppressive to us."

After the baby glanced around, he found that he only saw a few EDG support flags, and said immediately.

"It can't be helped. It's a home game. You have to think about the spectacular scene when you were in the Bird's Nest last year."

Guan Zeyuan spread his hands, thought of something randomly, and shook his head slightly: "It's a pity that SKT's current situation, the team's team and state, may take a long time to adjust. If they don't do it next year If some major personnel adjustments are made, it will be very difficult for this team next year."

"It's really a pity. After all, the three-time champion team, without SKT, always feels that there will be something missing in the S game. However, whether the LCK can regain its glory this year can only be seen by KT. Brother Guan, come on, let's talk, do you think they will play the game? How sure is EDG?"

Miller began to dig a hole for Guan Zeyuan to jump.

But Guan Zeyuan was not fooled at all, and started to play Tai Chi directly: "I think it's [-]-[-]. Although it is a bit difficult for KT to play FNC in the first round of the knockout round, I have already said that FNC's strength this year is It cannot be underestimated, with the development of League of Legends, the strength of European and American teams is gradually improving."

"So I don't think it means anything to play a BO5. On the contrary, KT may even gain more experience because of this BO5."

"It makes sense, please continue."

The baby is ready to continue watching Guan Zeyuan's performance.

After the three commentators chattered in the commentary booth for a while, the director finally gave a hint.

Guan Zeyuan was refreshed. Before he started to attack, Wawa and Miller had already smothered him a little bit. Now that he has turned on BP, the attention of these two players can finally be diverted.

"The bp between the two sides has officially started! EDG is on the blue side, and KT is on the red side. The top three bans on the EDG team's side were given to the Tsar, Rock Sparrow and Sword Girl! The Tsar has nothing to say, what Ucal is best at One of the heroes, and also one of the heroes that fits the KT system best, the purpose of banning Cliff is to limit Score's rhythmic ability."

"As for the last swordplay...it must be to limit smeb. Smeb has played a total of four swordplayers in this world championship, and has achieved a [-]% winning rate. It can be said that his swordplay is still worthy of respect. "

Guan Zeyuan's analysis is very well organized.

The analysis of the KT team is much simpler.

Sword Demon, Xia, Sivir.

KT is not the only team that will adopt such top three bans when facing EDG. Even if the commentators don't analyze it, the audience will understand it all.

"Then here comes the problem. KT released Kai'Sa just like that, and EDG... oh! The first floor is directly locked! Although Kai'Sa has experienced round after round of weakening, it is obvious that this hero is right. For Brother Luo, it represents self-confidence!"

As the doll shouted, EDG landed on the first floor in seconds.

The selection speed of the first and second floors of the KT team is also very fast.

The casting of Lucian and Bron told the audience the clarity of the KT team's priority for the bottom lane in this game.

"Using Lucian to ensure laning ability, and pairing with Braum to provide a certain amount of protection, KT directly gave the first two moves to the bot lane, because they were worried that there would be problems in the bot lane."

Miller said slowly.

"Yes, it depends on how EDG chooses next. On the second floor, EDG still finalized Bobby... Hey, did EDG choose to take Bobby first when Xiaotian didn't play?"

Guan Zeyuan was a little surprised.

Poppy had previously become EDG's first choice because they could allow Jin Gong and Xiaotian to swing in the upper field.

But this one was played by Ming Kai.

If Ming Kai doesn't know how to play Poppy, KT only needs to choose Ryze for the top laner smeb, and he can easily hang Poppy up and play.

Guan Zeyuan was thinking like this, but the third floor of EDG relieved his doubts.

I saw that the third floor of EDG locked Ryze very quickly.

"Go ahead to avoid your pick. EDG's decision-making is very smart. Bobby is indeed very suitable for EDG's system. In this case, let's look at the third floor of the KT team... direct Syndra to ensure the strength of the line!"

The bp selection speed of both sides is very fast.

It was as if he had already decided in his mind what to choose for this game from the very beginning.

In the second round of BP, the two sides without exception began to target each other's jungle positions.

KT seems to be sure that Bobby on EDG is on the road, so he decisively banned Zhumei and Nightmare.

And EDG is also unequivocal. The latter two-handed ban positions are directly given to the old captain Qian Jue who had a short-lived score before, and the current version of the popular jungler Xin Zhao.

When the four junglers appeared in the second round of ban positions, the jungler options for both sides were obviously limited.

Therefore, the KT team decisively added a barrel on the fourth floor to destroy the formation. After all, the hero of the barrel is a better match with Kai'Sa. In order to avoid EDG's selection, KT chose to directly grab it without any problems.

So far, KT has finalized four heroes, leaving only one top laner Kangte for smeb.

However, EDG's next choice made Noex, the coach of the KT team, stare at him.

I saw that the fourth floor of EDG chose Urgot in one hand.

Immediately afterwards, in the casting of the fifth floor, the team was finalized.

"Are the troops? Locked up! Be good, the troops are fighting wild, the factory manager's troops..."

Guan Zeyuan opened his mouth.

When it comes to the team of the factory manager, few people would think that his team has a winning rate of more than 70% in his career.

When most viewers think of the factory director's team, four words will immediately come to mind.

Horses fly arrows.

In the group stage of the S6 World Championship, when EDG played against AHQ, the factory manager who used the Centaur tried to use the "evasion control" feature of the ultimate move to avoid the arrow of the ice when he saw the big move of the ice behind him It's a pity that his choice was not the best solution at the time, and the timing of releasing the ultimate move was not well controlled, causing his troops to be hit by Han Bing's ultimate move when the ultimate move landed.

The horse stepping on the flying arrow has also been praised by countless players.

"This...does the blind monk feel better?"

Wa Wa seemed a little apprehensive towards Ming Kai's hero.

"EDG should give more consideration to team battles. Centaur's team start is obviously much better than that of blind monk, and EDG's lineup does lack a team start point. Ryze and Centaur can be regarded as a very classic combination."

Miller said thoughtfully.

As we all know, if the centaur can find a point to go around and start a group in a team battle, it will be a very terrifying hero.

But in the professional arena, very few strong teams will give the chance to the blind vision of the horse and the horse.

In addition, the hero Ryze was weakened before the World Championship, and not many teams were selected.

Now that these two heroes are bound to appear on the stage, it is quite surprising to the commentators and even the audience.

However, the coach of the KT team is focusing on the other side at this time.

That's... the auxiliary Poppy.

As a coach, he has a keen insight into the core key that EDG wants to show in this game, or what it wants to try.

That's where Poppy is.

At present, Bobby can already swing two ways in the EDG system.

If you add all the way to assist...

The tactical flexibility of the follow-up EDG is too terrifying.

And it seems a bit too bad to let the hero Poppy take a ban position.

Not cost-effective.

"Coach, bring me Camille. In this game, they are still relatively weak at the single belt end, and I can limit their Kai'Sa in team battles."

Smeb spoke just in time, interrupting Noex's thoughts.

Without hesitation, Noex nodded and said: "Okay, then the score of this game is mostly around the upper half. As long as we can help Camille gain an advantage, we will win half of this game."

"no problem."

Socre nodded slightly.

He doesn't have any special feelings about EDG swinging Poppy to the bottom lane.

At most, it's just that he is not easy to catch the bottom lane.

On the contrary, his mobility in the upper half will be relaxed a lot.

"In that case... the lineups of both sides are completely finalized."

"The blue team EDG, the top laner Urgot, the jungler, the mid laner Ryze, and the bottom lane duo are Kai'Sa and Bobby."

"The red side KT team, the top laner Camille, the wild wine barrel, the mid laner Syndra, and the bottom lane duo are Lucian and Bron."

"The players on both sides are ready, let's go to the first match between EDG and KT in the semi-finals!"

As the baby's voice fell, the sound of cheers belonging to the KT team rushed straight into the venue, and the three commentators felt their ears buzzing under this sound.

At the end of the wave, the baby waved her hand not to be outdone: "The voice is so loud, the LPL audience watching the live broadcast, cheer for EDG with me!"

(End of this chapter)