EDG is making great strides.
Apart from SKT, it is almost impossible for other teams to beat EDG now?
It was just like when Wei was about to go home, he ran into Brother Jie who wanted him to become a dua Lang.
Although his teammates' performance would still have problems from time to time, as the real absolute core, Xu Yuan's performance had never had any problems.
After all, he is really the "I'm awesome? I have a cheat!" type of AD.
As long as there is no problem with your temperature control center, it will be difficult to perform poorly and the level will be maintained at a very high level.
Far ahead!
EDG won consecutive games and was almost sure to qualify on the third day of the group stage.
At the same time, other teams were not having such a good time.
The performance of the young boy A P is not so good.
Ah P really saw a ghost, he is so unlucky.
G2's loss to EDG was already a bit hard for him to bear. After all, EDG was in such a mess in S6, and the European and American teams really didn't think EDG was that strong.
So before the BO1 match between SKT and EDG, there were really a lot of people criticizing G2.
"You can't even beat the LPL loser? Go to the spa!"
This is probably what it means.
Then EDG was unexpectedly defeated by SKT.
It also gave European and American audiences a bit of silence.
However, this is not good news for G2.
Because it was the fifth day of the group stage, two o'clock BJ time.
They still have a game against SKT.
What is the current status of SKT?
Full of murderous intent!
The loss to EDG suddenly changed the public opinion on the Korean Internet, and countless Korean audiences who hated SKT began to take the opportunity to ridicule and blame them.
"They can't even beat LPL. This is hilarious. Is this the Spring Finals champion of our Great Cold Nation?"
"Are you guys really afraid of EDG? We lost to EDG last time at MSI. Don't call them SKT anymore. Call them EKT. Just follow your LPL daddy's surname!"
"I've never seen such a filial team. They work hard every year to get into MSI just to show their filial piety to EDG next door. You guys are just like RNG in front of you in front of EDG. Haha! You guys have worked so hard."
"EDG and SKT, kneel down!"
"You have brought shame upon the Great Cold Nation. If you lose again, I suggest you just swim back! Don't say you are Korean when you go out!"
"EDG fermented bean curd SKT, step out!"
It's easy to imagine how angry SKT was after being humiliated by Korean netizens, but the key point is that they really have no right to refute.
Although they won MSI in S6, it was RNG that won.
In the first MSI in S5 against EDG, EDG also won the final BO5 against EDG.
Seeing this, Koreans became a little angry.
SKT, you guys are going to lose every time you meet EDG at MSI?
Will they lose the BO5 again this year and then give the MSI championship to LPL?
Where did your dominance in the World Championship go?
SKT, who was madly mocked by their own team, was now furious, and G2 happened to be the target that hit them at this moment.
On the fifth day of the group stage, G2 was brutally beaten by SKT in twenty-one minutes. The game ended with a score of 21 to 1, and they were also beaten at the fountain.
Although Lao Li doesn't have the hobby of bullying the fountain, Huni and Wolf, the two Bs, are not people without temper.
Now that I'm angry, I'll naturally play more violently.
This game also broke the defense of Europeans and Americans.
They have always felt that, apart from LCK, the second largest region should be Europe and the United States.
Tell me loudly who is the S1 champion!
You don’t even have an LPL championship, you’re in trouble.
Not to mention the TPA Assassins, although you are indeed one of our own, but from the perspective of the divisions, you are two completely different divisions.
Moreover, many Europeans and Americans also feel that they can practice a little with the South Korean team.
But the facts show... no.
When a team like SKT is filled with anger, no matter how hard G2 tries, they will only be abused at the fountain.
The only kill was given by Wolf when he was a support at the fountain.
You can imagine how humiliating it is!
What’s most frustrating is that on the fourth day of the group stage, EDG also destroyed G2’s Linglong Tower.
Zero Dragon Zero Tower is Linglong Tower.
Unfortunately, Xu Yuan still had some feelings in the end and couldn't bear to beat Pzi too badly, so he specially gave him a head.
Otherwise it would have been a shutout.
Although he had flash and healing, he didn't press either of them when pushing the base, and was killed by the mid laner Ah P's Leblanc.
This is normal for Uzi, but not so normal for Xu Yuan.
The comments at that time all saw Xu Yuan’s intention.
This is because they are afraid that the killing will be too ugly.
I can only say that his emotional intelligence is high.
Perkz understood that, too.
Because this person's reaction was so damn fast.
He tried to cut off Xu Yuan in several team battles, but basically failed.
Naturally, I know how exaggerated the reaction speed of this hanged man is.
In the last wave of pushing the enemy home, not using a single skill seemed like a "god-like" move, but in fact, A P knew very well that the other person just gave it to him on purpose to show his emotional intelligence.
So when shaking hands after the game, Ah P smiled very brightly.
He even coquettishly invited Xu Yuan to G2 for a silver party!
However, Xu Yuan said that he was still a minor and might not be able to control himself.
Ah P could only shake his head regretfully, indicating that he had missed a lot of fun.
This also gave Xu Yuan a deep understanding of how extravagantly Europeans and Americans play.
Partying every day, what a loss!
This is still A P!
His training intensity is already among the best in Europe and the United States.
He was having a party, so Xu Yuan couldn't even imagine how much fun the other European and American players were having.
G2 has been in a state of unlucky after facing two tough games against T1 and EDG in two consecutive days.
Bad news: We G2 didn’t win a single game against any Chinese or Korean team.
Oh↓～
Good news: The other teams didn’t win a single game either!
Oh ↑!!
This is the current situation of G2.
There was not a moment of mourning for G2's fall - the one who immediately rushed to the battlefield was GAM led by a Vietnamese sergeant!
Although he is called Captain Levi, he is actually not that short, it’s just that his ID is Levi.
The current Captain is still very powerful, even exaggeratedly so.
There has always been a saying about Vietnam's jungler, and the jungler Saofen of the Snake team is Vietnamese.
This B can sometimes create an exaggerated gap between junglers and players in LPL, often roaming around like a dragon.
He is the core player of the Snake team and is a ruthless guy who can play jungle core in the S7 version and still win.
The title of Vietnamese bandits was given by Saofun.
And the Captain of S7 is not much inferior to Saofen.
This has been mentioned before.
When WE originally participated, there was a game in the group stage where his Mantis got 14 kills.
WE was so beaten that they were stunned.
Although his teammates are not very good, the Vietnamese bandits can still create an outrageous jungle gap when his teammates have a gap.
This is also the reason why Vietnam often counterattacks. A good jungler can easily disrupt the rhythm to the point where the opponent can no longer play.
However, although the Captain is very powerful, this is no longer the S3 when chaos was just beginning.
In today's S7, personal ability is no longer as important as it was in the S345 season.
Because everyone is no longer as good as they used to be.
As their strength increases, the original top players also have a limit, and the improvement is very slow.
Other players who were not so good originally are improving rapidly until they are approaching the level of the original top players.
In previous world competitions, Lee Sang-hyuk playing against other mid laners was like a fucking King of Glory playing against Diamond 1. The difference was so exaggerated.
But now other powerful people have almost reached the level of grandmaster.
It is also difficult for Lee Sang-hyeok to play a game where he can kill the enemy alone by relying on his own strength and then kill the enemy from start to finish.
The romantic era when a super player could fight five people at the same time seems to have passed.
But is it really over?
No, it’s just that the level of strength required now is too high!
It is so high that even someone like Lee Sang-hyuk finds it difficult to meet the requirements.
"Would you like to drink?"
Mingkai handed over a bottle of drink, Master Kong iced black tea.
Xu Yuan took it, his eyes a little dazed.
Isn't this a domestic beverage? Has the business expanded to Brazil?
ox!
"I brought it here because I was afraid I wouldn't be used to the drinks here."
Mingkai saw his expression and knew what he was thinking, and said casually.
Xu Yuan suddenly realized.
At this moment they were sitting in the lounge watching the game.
There are still three hours before their match with SKT.
EDG's record is now 9-0, and the only team that can compete with them for the top spot in the group stage is SKT, which is currently 8-1.
If SKT beats EDG in this final game, they will have to play an extra game to determine who will be the final number one team.
After all, the top team has the privilege of being able to decide their opponent in the first round of the knockout stage.
Theoretically speaking, as long as you choose the weakest one among the top four, you will basically be guaranteed a place in the finals.
So this is actually very important.
Even SKT will not give it up easily.
Although SKT is confident enough in itself, they still have to be prepared for any eventuality, and being able to reach the finals stably is still very attractive.
Similarly, EDG naturally cannot give up this.
So we still have to do it in the end.
If EDG can complete a double kill against SKT, not only will it break the historical record, but it will also qualify to select its opponent in the knockout rounds.
That would really be... the best start ever!
This one is very important.
Although Abu was watching the game, he was also reviewing the first match against SKT on the second day of the group stage.
When playing against strong teams, more problems are exposed.
"Our early game rhythm was still not tight enough, and it was difficult to cope with SKT's speed increase. We needed extra players in the bottom lane so that we could beat the mid and jungle. This was not good!"
Abu said in a serious tone.
"In the last game, Xu Yuan was able to hold the bottom lane steady, but the four kills in the early stages are very important, and the bottom lane group can't get kills every time."
"If the AD lets the support play like this, it's almost like letting the AD run wild. The cost is too high!"
From Abu's perspective, the last win was really a lucky one.
If they still want to use the same method to fight SKT, he has no doubt that SKT will have a corresponding solution.
Most likely, it will be a rigorous military training.
This is also what he is most worried about.
If it comes to fighting in the bottom lane, Abu will not be afraid, because Xu Yuan has already gained his trust.
But once it comes to top, mid and jungle, Abu is very weak.
Because of EDG's system problems , they are doomed to die if they want to play mid and jungle.
A Guang cannot bear that responsibility.
Although it is also related to A Guang's strength, it is more due to the system.
EDG has never played a game where the top laner was the carry.
If they had to force the fight, even if Guang had the ability, EDG had no idea how to win the game by centering around the top lane.
This somewhat touches upon their blind spots of knowledge.
At 7 pm, the last group match between EDG and SKT begins!
Not surprisingly, kkoma started targeting Xu Yuan from the BP stage.
EDG's first three picks were Graves, Zyra, and Elise.
And SKT’s top three are... Jinx, Ashe, and Twitch!
Without mercy, SKT directly moved three times against Xu Yuan!
Such targeting surprised countless people.
Because with SKT's strength, there are really few people who will be targeted by them to this extent.
Even RNG, who was used to playing four-protecting-one, did little to target Uzi in the bottom lane when they met SKT in the S7 World Championship.
They are very proud.
But today, this pride turned into fear when he met Xu Yuan!
Even SKT doesn't want to release these three heroes.
"What a show! This time it's really a show!"
"Alas, although it is very impressive to be defeated three times, my three strongest heroes are gone. How can I win next?"
"Yeah, there are almost no good ADCs left. If you choose Varus, you will be easily beaten. After all, it seems that SKT has started to target the bottom lane team. I dare not imagine how much they will target us once we enter the game."
Being picked up by SKT three times is truly an honor in today’s game.
The last player to be moved by SKT three times was TSM’s mid laner Bjergsen.
For a long time, TSM had a joke: Bjergsen and his four wards.
It is conceivable that SKT will only adopt the three-move strategy when facing a player who poses a far greater threat than others on the opposite side.
"All gone, as expected."
Abu's face turned serious.
Not surprisingly, SKT targeted Xu Yuan in all three moves.
This is a recognition and also shows that SKT is really serious.
"There are still heroes to play, it's okay."
Xu Yuan, however, was in a good mood.
Where are we going now?
Isn't it just being targeted?
It’s okay, there are many ADCs with low education, and there are many heroes to play.
From the day he started playing professionally, he had thought about being targeted by his opponents.
So now I'm not surprised at all.
Even if the opponent is SKT.
"Yes, there is... but I'm not sure if it will be effective..."
Abu scratched his head and sighed.
I was secretly cursing myself in my heart: Why don’t you have as good a mentality as the other contestants?
"Xu Yuan, which hero do you want to use?"
Abu decided to give the choice to Xu Yuan.
Xu Yuan thought for a moment and made a choice that surprised him a little.
"Are you sure? We've played against this hero in scrims and matches, but he's very difficult to play against, even when paired with Lulu."
"In the early game, the opponent will most likely target you."
Abu was a little hesitant.
That hero Xu Yuan mentioned...is he really a good choice?
"Let's take AD in the second round, and take Lulu first."
Xu Yuan nodded.
"I'll make my moves based on the opponent's lineup. I only play heroes that can help me win. If I can't play them, I won't force myself to choose them."
"good."
Abu nodded.
In this game, EDG is on the blue side, and SKT is on the red side.
Without any hesitation, he grabbed Lulu in the first place!
SKT targeted Xu Yuan, so they would naturally release some heroes, so it was not surprising that Lulu appeared.
Take down Syndra and Lee Sin in the counterattack!
As the mid-jungle combination appeared, a bloodthirsty atmosphere hit them.
Abu's expression became more serious.
As expected...
This is SKT’s adjustment ability!
He realized that EDG was definitely weaker than him in top, mid and jungle.
SKT changed their strategy in the second game and only targeted Xu Yuan in terms of positioning. However, in the Pick phase, they took down the strong mid-jungle combination and began to put pressure on EDG.
The situation that Abu feared the most finally happened.
In one game, the weakest point of the system was discovered.
fear!
"Is it okay with a fox?"
He asked the mid laner Li Lican in a low voice.
Scout nodded.
"I'm fine."
Although he didn't use the fox much, his proficiency was really no problem.
After all, the compulsory course for the mid laner in S5 is Ahri, and Li Lican was noticed by SKT during this period when he was frantically rushing for points.
For him, fox is also a small special skill.
"Choose, Mantis Fox."
Abu took a deep breath and took out the mid-field group.
In theory, this mid jungler is no worse than the opponent's Syndra and Lee Sin.
Although Lee Sin is stronger than Mantis in one-on-one combat in the early stages, the situation will be reversed after level 6.
Whether or not a Mantis can take the initiative stably is two completely different levels of strength.
And with the control ability of Fox, the mid-jungle confrontation will not be particularly weak and will be able to seize opportunities.
However, this is only in theory.
What about the reality?
You ask Mingkai to play Mantis to defeat Peanut's Lee Sin... that's a bit too much to ask.
Even Abu wouldn't dare to dream of such a dream.
But in this game, you really can't use a jungler with a too weak rhythm.
For example, Prince Pig Girl and the like.
This version is just for sending.
The intensity of the mid-jungle confrontation must be maintained.
This is a must to play against SKT!
"Gallio."
kkoma spoke lightly.
This hero further illustrates SKT's determination.
There was no let-up for them.
Even though they know that giving Huni a strong top laner can produce good results, they don't care.
Directly grab Galio, the top lane hero who can effectively limit AD.
I just don’t want your AD to have a comfortable time!
In the second round, SKT defeated Titan and Varus.
"Well, I'm still wondering what kind of AD EDG will bring out in the second round, and whether they will bring out Varus."
"I don't even want to give you Virus."
Miller, who was giving the commentary, was also a little overwhelmed.
Why don’t you give Xu Yuan the hero first?
What AD can be played now?
Skateboard Shoes? Impossible. If you take out Skateboard Shoes, you will have to push the line. The opponent's AD has not come out yet. If you don't handle the laning phase well, it will be useless.
The risk is too great!
Policewoman?
It doesn't make sense. The policewoman can steal the lane, but SKT's strongest mid-term rhythm time is exactly when the policewoman is at her weakest.
Can EDG really drag the game until Xu Yuan has three sets of equipment?
Miller is in Mongolia for the time being.
EZ?
This is too abstract. Can the EZ and Lulu combination come up with this?
If Abu really took it out, Miller would doubt whether he was human.
Or maybe he is a coach from the next-door King of Glory:
It is suspected that he is cosplaying as a coach.
Not to mention functional AD like Master Yi, EDG's only way to win is Xu Yuan C.
Let the big guy in the team play as a tool?
A bit humorous.
Because Scout in the middle lane is unable to break through Faker, now only Xu Yuan actually has the best chance to stand out.
"It's hard to play. There are too many heroes. Why is SKT targeting Xu Yuan so much?"
In the RNG club, Uzi was watching the game while biting his fingers, looking unhappy.
"This teammate is really useless. He can't even move his position. In the end, Xu Yuan has to lead them to victory."
Although Uzi's proficiency in Rambo is not very good and his temperature control is not good enough.
But this is a matter of mentality.
At this time of foreign war, he will definitely support the LPL team, even if this team is not his own team.
This still can't be black.
Seeing Xu Yuan at this moment, he couldn't help but think of his past self.
Oh, Samsung!
If my teammates weren't so bad and played more heroes I was confident in, I would try harder.
Then, then S4, it wins, doesn’t it?
It’s a pity about S3 too, the support is so useless.
Wu Zi thought so, as if he saw his own shadow in Xu Yuan.
We are all family!
They are all people who have been screwed over by their crappy teammates!
However, in reality, Xu Yuan didn't think so at all.
Who is following you?
Although his BP was severely targeted, it actually saved him from having to think too much.
Just use the hero you used at the beginning!
She has been targeted so many times, and there is really no other hero better than her.
"Take it, coach. There are no other heroes."
He spoke with a smile.
The camera just cut to this scene and the audience was stunned.
They were all targeted like this...
Could he still laugh?
"Gui Gui, Yuan Shen's mentality is really amazing. He can still laugh like this!"
"I feel a little emotional. It seems that I have never seen him sucking his fingers with a red face."
"The one above, how dare you! Who are you hinting at?"
“I can only say that even if we lose this game, please don’t blame Savior. This young player has a promising future.”
Abu smacked his lips and finally nodded.
indeed.
Just as Xu Yuan said, there is really no other choice now.
SKT doesn't care about anyone else. Their only goal is to block Xu Yuan's hero pool to an almost exaggerated degree.
Are there really not many heroes that Xu Yuan can get?
How many ADCs are there now?
SKT directly moved four!
Among the remaining ADs, only that hero...can turn the tide.
Abu, choose trust!
In the fourth hand, SKT took Karma.
This is crucial, Karma deserves it!
This is a manifestation of their extreme caution.
"Choose."
Almost at the moment SKT decided on the hero, Abu spoke.
Named two heroes.
The next moment...
At the position of the fourth hand, the silhouette of a big tree emerged.
"Another big tree? Another big tree? Another big tree?"
"Not surprising at all. Where are the output points? Fox doesn't have much output. Do we have to rely on Xu Yuan again this time?"
"EDG, stop pretending. You should just play the game of four protecting one honestly. Isn't your big brother in the bottom lane worth protecting?"
The barrage was not surprising at all.
What else can A Guang come up with?
It is considered a success if you don't get blown up.
In the end, it still has to be Xu Yuan.
Their eyes were fixed on EDG's final move.
Is he a team-oriented hero, or... a carry core?
The result is self-evident.
And Xu Yuan did not disappoint them.
A woman wearing a black windbreaker and red glasses appeared in EDG's last hand.
Barrage, shocked!
The entire audience immediately burst into shocking cheers!
Even kkoma had a look of surprise in his eyes.
No, he really dares to take it?!
Night Hunter, Vayne!
This is the answer Xu Yuan gave when facing SKT’s targeting!