"It's so powerful that it's frightening! Is this EDG?!"
"Before 2017, all we remembered about EDG was the MSI championship. However, after 2017..."
"It is one of the strongest clubs in the world!"
"This is undoubtedly powerful! Even the No. 1 seed of LCK has to bow down in front of them!"
"3-0! Let me congratulate EDG for advancing to the finals!"
"Although it's a bit demoralizing, I think even if FNC makes it to the finals, it might be difficult to play against EDG."
The European commentator first praised EDG passionately, and then expressed his feelings about the possible final between EDG and FNC in a somewhat tactful way.
In fact, he didn't even need to say it.
This BO5 has stunned the European and American audiences.
Although Europe and the United States have always been good at doing fancy things and don’t like traditional operations.
But they all know that operating this thing is essential.
The operational gap between KT and EDG is clearly visible to the naked eye.
This... is really a bit exaggerated.
You know, KT is the number one seed of LCK, so logically speaking, their operations should be the strongest.
LCK is like a person who can maximize his abilities, while LPL is a numerical monster that relies entirely on numbers.
In the past, LPL defeated LCK by relying on laning and tenacious teamfights:
"What a stupid LCK, they almost killed me with one combo, luckily I was more skilled."
But EDG is completely different from them.
EDG is not only aggressive in laning, but also has excellent operations.
How outstanding is it?
Even KT couldn't hold on!
This is horrible.
A team that should have been reckless started to use tactics.
Can you imagine Lu Bu being as respectful and courteous as Liu Bei?
It's so exaggerated!
"This is LPL?! This is the fucking LPL?"
"What an outrageous EDG, do they really have any weaknesses?"
"Man, their game is so good, it makes my dick hard."
"Bro, are you serious?"
The comments from European and American audiences are also quite exaggerated.
At this time, LCK...
It might be an exaggeration to describe it as being like losing one's parents, but it was also a dead silence.
"GG."
"Sure enough, there is no miracle."
"This year, is it the worst we've ever had?"
"To be precise, this is our worst class since S3."
"I can't accept it. Why is EDG so strong? It's like they are several generations ahead of other teams. Can LPL really have such a team?"
"The LPL I know is not like this!"
However, whether they accept it or not, the facts are there.
Xu Yuan stood up from his seat and followed his teammates to shake hands with KT.
He looked very calm, not at all happy about advancing to the finals.
Because for him, except for the final, the other semi-finals or quarter-finals are just part of the journey.
What's there to be happy about if you win?
His ultimate goal is just that championship.
Apart from the championship, such results were not enough to make him happy.
Just "should do it".
Will people feel happy about what they should do?
No.
Under the bright light, the boy with a calm expression stretched out his hand.
At this time, Deft's eyes were a little red.
He actually finds it hard to accept this kind of thing.
After working hard for a year, we were defeated 3-0.
One can't help but wonder, "What on earth have I done this year?"
deft confirmed that he was not slacking off, but even so he was still defeated 3-0.
Rather than being sad, he was more confused.
Is it really impossible to defeat them?
He suppressed his negative emotions and held the hand that Xu Yuan extended to him.
"Congratulations, good luck in the finals."
deft spoke softly.
Although he felt lost and sad, he did not have any ill feelings towards Xu Yuan.
The reason why he couldn't win was a problem of strength, and Xu Yuan didn't use any tricks.
deft chose to cheer for Xu Yuan instead.
"……Thanks."
Xu Yuan was a little stunned for a moment, because this scene seemed familiar.
That was what Uzi said to him after they eliminated RNG in the quarterfinals.
But then he smiled and nodded in thanks seriously.
After getting off the stage, Li Xianghe spoke with some curiosity.
"Why are they all cheering for you?"
"Maybe it's because I'm popular?"
"…6"
Lee Sang Hyuk chose to use 6 to answer his dirty talk.
Deft is fine, but your relationship with Uzi is just average.
After returning to the locker room, kkoma patted each player on the shoulder with a happy face.
"Okay, very good!"
In today's BO5, EDG didn't give many chances from beginning to end, but they didn't just operate all the time, but took the initiative to control the tempo on the field.
This is the way kkoma most wants to see win the game.
Operation is good, but rhythm is more important.
All of this is in preparation for the final against IG.
Yes, IG.
kkoma didn't think that FNC could cause any trouble to IG.
EDG is so strong that it has almost lost any weaknesses. However, such an EDG still needs to be careful of the mad dog IG in the summer season.
FNC really can't challenge an IG like this.
Even if kkoma didn't watch the game between IG and FNC, he knew that the result would be 3 to 0.
IG three, FNC zero.
"By the way, Yuanzi, you will go for an interview with Li Xianghe later."
He seemed to remember something and spoke.
Hearing this, Xu Yuan's face fell.
"Another interview?"
He was very tired after the game with KT. After all, Deft has some strength, so it is impossible for him not to be serious.
I want to go back to my resting place and brush up on my resistance and check the rating.
"There's nothing I can do about it. Popular contestants are like this. Look at Lee Sang Hyuk. He doesn't care."
kkoma rubbed Xu Yuan's hair apologetically and said with a smile.
Xu Yuan turned around and saw Li Xianghe with his head lowered.
I pushed it, but it didn't move.
Xu Yuan leaned over to take a look from the side and below, and was immediately speechless.
"He's asleep!"
kkoma: ...
"Please push him to wake up. Don't worry, this interview is quite simple. We will be waiting for you at the door. Go ahead."
kkoma didn’t expect this either.
Xia An waited nervously for the EDG players to arrive.
It’s the world championship now, so there will definitely be a lot of people watching the interview.
So she couldn't make any mistakes.
Soon, two contestants came to her side.
Xia An nodded to the photographer , and the live broadcast was cut over.
"Hello everyone, I am today's live host Xia An. Next to me are EDG players Savior and Faker who just finished the game. Let me say hello to everyone."
She smiled brightly and handed the microphone to Heo Yuan and Lee Sang Hyuk.
At such a close distance, her heart beat a little faster.
So handsome...
After just finishing the game, Xu Yuan still had a calm face, without any extra expression.
"Hello everyone, I am EDG's AD, Savior."
Beside him, Lee Sang-hyuk rubbed his eyes and forced a business smile.
"Hello everyone, I am EDG's mid laner, Faker."
Xu Yuan: ...
Lee Sang Hyuk seems to be carrying too much baggage as an idol.
"First of all, I want to ask both players, how do you feel now after winning against KT?"
Although Xia An was surprised by Xu Yuan, he still asked with a smile.
"Feelings...? Actually, I don't have any feelings. KT is a very strong team and put a lot of pressure on us. It's just that we were more prepared today."
Xu Yuan lied with his eyes open.
The barrage of comments instantly went crazy with laughter.
“Funny analysis: 3-0, but it put a lot of pressure on us.”
"You are really good at humor."
"A very strong team. Yes, I believe it."
Xu Yuan handed the microphone to Li Xianghe, and Li Xianghe spoke after thinking for a while.
"I'm very happy to win today's game. KT's mid laner Ucal is a very strong mid laner. I look forward to playing against him next time."
The win has already been won, there is no need to mock the opponent.
This has always been Lee Sang Hyuk's code of conduct.
He may make some harsh remarks before a game, but he will never mock his opponent after winning.
Because it would seem a bit low.
"Okay, then what do you think about tomorrow's match between FNC and IG?"
Xia An nodded, glanced at the cue card, and asked with a smile.
"I don't have any opinion. IG is 3-0. As long as FNC doesn't get beaten to a pulp, it can be considered a clean game for FNC before the game."
Xu Yuan yawned and spoke calmly.
"! Although everyone thinks IG can win, Yuanzi, your comments are really outrageous!"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
"Your quality is so poor, Yuanzi, I like you so much."
"Baby, you are a baby, please don't talk about shit when you open your mouth, okay QAQ"
It is worth mentioning that although Xu Yuan’s remarks are sometimes vulgar, his female fans really don’t care.
Xia An didn't expect Xu Yuan to speak so directly.
She had a headache and handed the microphone to Li Xianghe, hoping that Li Xianghe would say something safer.
Li Xianghe glanced at the microphone, thought for a while and spoke in Chinese.
“IG will win.”
Then he stopped talking and stood beside Xu Yuan like a door god.
Xia An:?
audience:?
“No… no more?”
Xia An confirmed with some disbelief.
"Yeah, that's it. IG will win."
Li Xianghe nodded.
Xia An: ...
She had heard from other hosts before that it was difficult to interview these two people, but she didn't quite believe it.
Now, she really believed it!
Fortunately, there is only one last question now.
“Ahem.”
She coughed and said, "Okay, then the last question. We can see that EDG's tactics are very changeable. Is this due to the requirements of the coach or the players?"
She didn't ask what EDG's tactics were because that was just a cliché.
If it's just a question like this, then it doesn't matter.
"Both the coaches and the players."
Xu Yuan thought about it.
"If the tactics are too simple, it will be too easy to be targeted. The coach and I both think so. The more tactics we have, the harder it will be for the opponent to target us."
He smiled.
"Because only when the opponent can't figure out what tactics you want to use, can you use this to confuse the opponent."
Li Xianghe nodded slightly.
“That’s what I think.”
"Well, do the two contestants have anything to say to the fans now?"
Xia An was a little curious.
Xu Yuan:?
Isn't it the last question?
However, he really had something to say.
"Thank you very much for the fans' support. In a few days, you will be able to celebrate for us. From now on, you will not only be fans of the S7 championship team, but also fans of the S8 championship team."
Xu Yuan spoke lightly, revealing full confidence.
The fans on the barrage were very happy.
They don’t care about anything else, but they are naturally happy that the contestants showed confidence.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"Go EDG! Go Yuanbao! Go Li Ge!"
"Kuangao Yuanzi, I just like your madness."
"Okay, okay! Just be confident!!"
Li Xianghe, who finally stepped down, suddenly lay on Xu Yuan's shoulder.
“So sleepy…”
Xu Yuan was a little alert, "What are you doing, ouch."
"I'm really a little sleepy, help me up."
Li Xianghe could hardly open his eyes.
Although today's game ended quickly, he was in great shape.
Although Ucal is not the kind of mid laner who can put too much pressure on him, he cannot let his guard down and must concentrate fully.
It’s normal to feel a little sleepy now because I’m getting older.
Of course, this isn’t the case during normal games. I just go back to the locker room, wash my face, and eat some fruits or biscuits to replenish my energy.
Now that the fight is over, Li Xianghe naturally does not need to replenish his strength.
"I really can't do anything with you..."
Xu Yuan sighed, then punched Li Xianghe with his backhand.
Li Xianghe woke up instantly.
Lee Sang Hyuk:?
He felt a little aggrieved.
"Why did you hit me? It hurts."
"Wake up."
Xu Yuan rolled his eyes and said, "Let's go."
The two walked to the door and reunited with their teammates.
When we walked out of the venue, there were still fans waiting who were reluctant to leave.
After Xu Yuan talked with kkoma, he decided to sign autographs and take photos with fans before leaving.
In fact, Xiaotian is a little confused. Why is Xu Yuan so tolerant to his fans every time?
He was obviously a little tired.
But Xu Yuan told him,
"We don't have to pay for going abroad to play, but some fans may have used their remaining pocket money or even part of their living expenses to come and watch the game."
"It would be fine if I didn't have time, but now that the fight is over, how can I just walk away?"
Xiaotian was shocked.
Is this Brother Yuan's pattern? It's really something to be admired and respected!
Xu Yuan smiled and said loudly after taking the group photo:
"Everyone, go back and rest early! Don't stay here any longer! Be careful on your way back!"
The fans responded to him in unison.
"I understand Yuanzi!"
"Go back and have a good rest, and play well in the final!"
“EDG will win!”
Xu Yuan waved with a smile and got on the bus.
No one thought he was putting on a show, because since his debut, whenever Xu Yuan had fans coming, he would definitely stay and interact with them.
If it was just one time, it might be a show, but it has been going on for two years.
Therefore, the current cohesion of Yuanza is very terrifying.
Just when the EDG players went back to rest, public opinion on the Internet had completely exploded.
Things are going smoothly in LPL.
"We won! We really won!"
"Although I knew the result before the game, I am still very happy. The Korean No. 1 seed is dead. Good thing. Let's open the champagne!"
"This is our EDG. Do you have an EDG like this in LCK?"
"It was a complete crush, just like kicking a stray dog ​​to death on the side of the road!"
"As long as IG defeats FNC, then won't the next step be a civil war? LPL Autumn Season?"
"It's unbelievable. To be honest, I've never thought that I would be able to play in the finals one day, and in Korea at home."
"Where's Han Za? Hello? Why are you silent?"
At this time, LPL has fallen into a carnival.
It is indeed a very good draw for EDG to meet KT.
If IG were to play against KT, they really wouldn't feel that they were particularly stable.
But EDG...that's okay.
But at this moment, LCK couldn't laugh at all.
Countless Korean viewers vented their anger on the Internet.
"West 8 LCK, West 8 KT, West 8! West 8!!"
"Three to zero! Three to zero again! Except for SKT, the Korean teams that have faced EDG in the past two years have basically won three to zero. Are you also human?"
"In the end, it still has to be SKT!"
"Come back, Lao T, what will we do in LCK without you!"
"Are we really that uncompetitive this year? I can't believe it!"
"Destroy the world!"
The gap between ideal and reality is a bit too big.
KT also had a crushing performance in the group stage, so many Koreans still have hope for KT.
But what is the result?
They won with a score of 3-0.
How can this not make people feel disappointed?
“Go FNC!”
"Yes, come on FNC!"
"We must not let LPL fight a civil war in our home court! FNC must cheer up and beat IG, please!"
The LCK audience suddenly came to their senses and realized that something was wrong.
If IG also beats FNC, then the ending will be what they fear the most:
LCK home court, LPL civil war!
They can't accept it.
So at this moment, countless Korean audiences have begun to cheer for FNC.
No matter what, we cannot allow a civil war in LPL!
KT has been eliminated and the LCK World Championship is over.
But as long as it is not a civil war in LPL, they will accept it even if the final champion is EDG!
"Come on FNC, Europe's first champion!"
"Invincible General Caps! Charge forward with our will!"
"We must hold on! We can't let IG break through!"
In a way, it would be nice if FNC was a North American team.
This is the episode that is most consistent with historical facts.
After all, Koreans can't win, so it's normal for them to ask their American father for help.
It’s a pity that FNC is a European team.
But I guess Koreans don't care about this.
Since we already have an American father, what’s the harm in having another European father?
The turmoil on the Internet did not affect IG.
They seize every opportunity to train frantically.
The brother team in the same division has already advanced, how can I lose?
This is what IG is thinking now.
EDG and they are truly a close brother team and have been opponents in training matches since S7.
EDG’s victory in the S7 World Championship was all thanks to IG, because at that time only IG could play training matches with EDG and achieve results.
Thanks to EDG's strength, IG's new lineup is now running in quickly.
So the relationship between the two clubs is very good.
The same goes for the contestants, they have basically become friends.
It’s not an exaggeration to call it a brother club.
Ah Shui stretched and looked at the phone on the table whose screen suddenly lit up.
"Um?"
He picked up the phone with some confusion and turned on the screen.
Xu Yuan: Come on, beat them up!
Xu Yuan: Even though it’s three to one, I still look down on you. Can you be a little more ruthless, buddy?
Xu Yuan: Hello?
"Oh……"
Ah Shui couldn't help but laugh.
A Shui: Don’t worry, I don’t need to do anything to defeat them.
A Shui: Just wait for me to get the runner-up in the finals.
After replying casually, Ah Shui patted his face.
“It’s getting exciting!”
He and Xu Yuan have always been good friends, the kind that have an absurdly good relationship.
Last time, it was him and Xu Yuan who carried the drunk Pu Zi to his club.
Now that Xu Yuan has entered the finals, A Shui naturally does not want to fall behind.
Brothers are brothers, but I won’t give up the championship!
Moreover, A Shui also knew very well that for a player like Xu Yuan, trying his best to perform better in the finals was the best respect for his good brother.
The next day, October 28th.
The semi-final between IG and FNC was held as scheduled.
When A Shui came on the stage, he spotted Xu Yuan under the stadium with his sharp eyes.
The camera also followed his gaze and discovered the EDG players who had arrived at the scene.
"Wow."
Today’s commentator is the Doll King Dodo Miller.
The doll first made its signature exclamation sound, then spoke.
"Teacher Duoduo, I don't know if you understand."
"According to my understanding, the relationship between EDG players and IG players is very good. As expected, they came to watch IG's game today. They should also be cheering for IG."
Wang Duoduo smiled and nodded.
"I know this because I remember that during the S7 World Championship, it seemed that IG helped EDG train."
“The relationship between the two teams is really good.”
"There are only a few days left until the finals, but EDG still chose to come to the scene to cheer for IG. The relationship is really good!"
It's almost the final, and according to most people's thinking, one more day of training means one more day of lead.
However, EDG still chose to come to the scene to cheer for IG. This is absolutely impossible if they are not true brothers.
After all, that’s the S crown!
The camera just happened to focus on Xu Yuan at this moment. Xu Yuan smiled and raised the sign in his hand.
【IG, come on! Three to zero! 】
The LPL commentators on the stage laughed immediately.
"It seems like they really came to cheer for IG."
The comments on the barrage were even more joyful.
"Gui Gui, are the relationships really that good?"
"Brother, I'm already waiting for you in the finals. It would be unreasonable if IG doesn't win!"
"Go IG! Although I was a pig before, today I am the most iron-blooded chicken!"
After a short debugging time, the match between IG and FNC officially begins!
Currently, both teams are in excellent form and have similar overall strength, so the outcome of the game seems unpredictable.
But this is just appearance.
The odds on the online betting platforms are clear at a glance, and everyone seems to think that IG has a higher chance of winning.
"FNC will probably still target IG's bottom lane this time. Even though they didn't win last time, this is their only chance."
Kkoma wore sunglasses on his head, crossed his hands in front of him, and leaned back slightly in the chair, looking relaxed.
"It's normal, because IG's top, mid and jungle are not something FNC can match, especially the top laner, the gap is too big."
Xu Yuan was also relaxed and replied casually.
FNC's mid laner Caps is still a very strong guy. Even Rookie can't be defeated easily by Caps.
But even if Rookie can't kill Caps like a pig, Rookie won't feel any pressure in suppressing Caps.
This is Rookie at his peak in S8. It is normal for him to have such suppressive power.
Anyone who has watched this world game knows how exaggerated Rookie's performance was in S8.
It is no exaggeration to say that he is the mid laner who dominated the entire world championship.
Rookie treats all mid laners below the top level as dogs, it's so exaggerated.
Only the top-level mid laners can barely be considered as human beings in front of him.
Caps is still a little too green right now.
His peak period was S9, when Caps truly became someone who could compete for the world's number one mid laner.
Caps now has the ability to hold his own in the laning phase against Rookie, but that’s all.
Compared to the mid lane, the gap in the top lane is even bigger.
One thing that needs to be made clear is:
The current IG top, mid and jungle are even stronger than the original IG top, mid and jungle.
What did IG originally play?
The one who plays is RNG who likes to fight in team battles and likes to play in the bottom half.
Although they lost, IG's top, mid and jungle did not get much training.
But what about IG now?
Their strongest enemy throughout the year was EDG, who also loved to play top, mid and jungle!
You play mid and jungle in IG? I play in EDG too!
In this kind of collision between top, mid and jungle, IG's current top, mid and jungle are growing very fast, which is really incomparable to the original IG.
That's why they were able to advance through the group stage with all wins, without losing a single game.
For FNC, the smallest gap may be in the bottom lane.
After all, Baolan's performance is still not very stable.
He is world class on some heroes, but not on others.
And A Shui's playing style is equally aggressive, and being aggressive means that he may sometimes give opportunities.
Regarding the bottom lane, FNC at least has some chance.
However, Xu Yuan concluded that FNC would be disappointed.
Because the original IG could easily beat FNC 3-0 and make them dizzy, now the stronger IG will only crush them even more.
FNC's strongest points are mid, top and jungle, but IG's mid, top and jungle are even stronger.
From this point of view, as long as IG performs well, the game is almost over.
The competition began under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
As expected, FNC started to target the bottom lane from level 1, with five players directly hiding in the grass.
However, A Shui did not give him a chance and waited obediently for the soldiers to come online before going online.
"Kim Jung-soo probably gave some explanation, and Jackeylove has become much more stable."
kkoma nodded slightly.
Well, it's over.
The first round ended in less than twenty-five minutes.
Rookie's LeBron James has become superb, and he defeated FNC's mid, top and jungle by himself.
Li Xianghe looked at this scene in amazement.
"Rookie... is still so strong."
In the summer season, he seemed to be unable to hold his own against Rookie.
Now in the world championship, Rookie's dominance is even more exaggerated.
At least Lee Sang-hyuk doesn't think he can just beat Caps like this so easily.
Maybe it would be possible for him in S6, because Lee Sang-hyeok is no longer an extremely suppressive player.
"You must be sweating, Xiao Li."
Xu Yuan laughed and teased directly.
"It doesn't matter. Although I don't have such strong suppression power, it's impossible for him to gain much advantage."
Li Xianghe curled his lips and spoke seriously.
Xu Yuan believed this, because even in S13, Li Xianghe had basically not encountered many problems in laning.
IG won three games with ease.
Excluding BP and the rest time in between, the time it took to complete the three games was 25 minutes, 24 minutes, and 28 minutes respectively.
It didn't even add up to an hour and a half.
IG, advance!
Xu Yuan applauded them seriously.
The final is just around the corner...
Only five days left!