At around 6 p.m. on October 8, Snake had dinner at the Park Hyatt Hotel restaurant in Haeundae District, Busan.
Members of IG and RNG are also there.
Li Hao, Flando, and Dasheng, the three of them gathered around a small round table.
While Flandre was munching on the last fried chicken leg luxuriously, the fat man behind him stretched.
"There's only one day left, how are you preparing?"
"Just so-so."
After hearing this, Uzi poked Li Hao with some disbelief:
"So-so?"
"Why are you so fierce in training matches recently? I even wonder if you are taking drugs."
Before Li Hao could answer, Flandre turned her head with a smile: "It's true that she was on drugs."
"Brother Hao took my medicine and was unable to stop the car during training."
Uzi looked in disbelief.
Flandre nudged him with her elbow and said maliciously: "I brought back a few bottles of essential oil from Jakarta last time, and they were very effective. Do you want to try them?"
Suddenly, Uzi burst into laughter.
"why are you laughing?"
"Holy gun + essential oil, this and this"
"Made, what are you thinking about?"
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"There will be a competition the day after tomorrow. I hope everyone goes well in the group stage."
"Yeah, let's all try to get first place in the group. We'll see you in the semi-finals."
"good!"
"Brother Hao, we'll let you go in the training match, but we're going to get serious about it in the knockout round."
Teacher Guo is all smiles.
Li Hao also responded with a smile: "Okay, let the horse come over."
"There's no horse, so I'll let the dogs over, and they're crazy dogs."
"Fuck!" Uzi and Xiang Guo got into a fight, and the dog concubine and Uzi on the side bullied Teacher Guo together.
The group games will start soon, but the LPL side is quite relaxed.
After this period of training, everyone has a certain understanding of it.
On October 9th, Snake was invited by a team from the LCK to play a training match with Samsung in the same group.
Before 20 minutes, GEN played GG in advance.
Chris felt a little strange:
"What's going on with Samsung?"
"Their condition in the training match was very poor the day before yesterday. Are you deliberately showing weakness?"
Li Hao shook his head: "It's not enough to show weakness, maybe it's simply a matter of poor condition. On October 2nd, they almost lost to INF in the qualifying match. If not for the strength of Ruler Emperor, Samsung would really have lost.
Latin American Team.”
"I think so too."
Casa said: "This GEN is in good shape right now, the others are unusually stretched, and Corejj's performance is not as good as in the Asian Games."
"This is not a version where the ruler can carry."
Flandre and the others also participated in the discussion on this issue, and the training room suddenly became buzzing.
Li Hao is very clear about Samsung's situation.
Last season's solo kill king withered and lost this season. It has something to do with the version. The current solo kill lineup is not as OP as before, because the driving heroes, including Ryze, Tahm, Rock Bird, and Nightmare are all very strong. In addition, the strength is really good.
It has declined, and it has withered this season and has no place in the top lane of the LCK.
Leader An can't beat him now. The young jungler Ha Breast and EDG's new jungler Haro not only have similar names, but also similar styles. Not to mention the operation. The carnivorous jungler plays well, but he also has many shortcomings.
Obviously, they have no idea and no overall view of the situation. This is actually very fatal for Samsung at this time, because the middle and jungle are closely connected, and Brother Crown is no longer the same Brother Crown.
If Crown Brother has not changed yet, there is not so much pressure on the line, and he has the energy to give some command to Ha Rui, his jungle level will definitely rise to a new level. This is very similar to EDG's Haro, he often appears in some jungle areas.
This situation is because the current junior is not a commanding mid laner.
Last season, Crown Brother not only had the unique skill of grasshopper, but also the support of Yanque was in place. Although he was pressed by the knife, he was able to hold his own. This season, he was a little unable to withstand it and was often killed alone.
Corejj is also declining, Samsung really relies on ruler.
Therefore, such Samsung will be trained hard when encountering RNG, let alone facing Snake at this time.
They once had a world champion with a shining three-star white star, but that was all in the past, and now they are not on the same level as Snake.
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Busan BEXCO, also known as Busan Convention and Exhibition Center, was the main venue for the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup group activities and the Busan Asian Cup.
For example, Vit mid laner Geizuke, who came to the venue at this time, didn't like this place a little because he is Italian.
At around 3:30 in the afternoon, more than 4,000 spectators were seated at the Busan Convention and Exhibition Center. In addition to the local LCK spectators, many spectators from other competition regions also came. After all, this is the World Championship, which is the most valuable and highest-level competition in the league's e-sports.
, there are admiring audiences from all over the world.
On the big screen, against a hazy blue background, the numbers started jumping down from 10.
When the camera pans to the venue, there is only a faint red light in the auditorium, making the stage extraordinarily bright.
"Viewers, what you are watching now is the opening ceremony of the 2018 League of Legends Global Finals Group Stage, and what is about to be followed is the trophy return ceremony."
"Following the countdown, the ceremony will begin soon."
Many domestic viewers are staring at their mobile phones and computer screens, and they can hear Wang Duoduo's voice constantly ringing in their ears.
After the special effect of "Japanese Ot" smashing the screen with one punch, the camera showed three magician sculptures with glowing blue magic balls in their hands. The atmosphere was just heightened when the camera turned to the right and a familiar figure appeared.
It is LCK Roaring Emperor Quan Yongjun.
This man was born in 1972 and joined OGN in 1999. From 2012 to 2018, he has never been absent for seven years. Whenever the finals start, you can always hear the passionate roar of the Roaring Emperor, igniting the enthusiasm of the audience at the finals!
Even domestic players don't have any bad feelings towards this OGN uncle who can remain neutral.
The camera had just been shown. The Roaring Emperor, who was wearing a burgundy suit, was holding a microphone in one hand and swinging the other hand in front of him. With excitement on his face, he opened and closed his mouth and shouted loudly in Korean:
“Welcome all visitors to the Busan Convention and Exhibition Center in South Korea!”
“Welcome to the first venue of the LOL Global Finals!!”
With the final high-pitched coda, the Roaring Emperor's body violently swung upwards, full of passion.
"Thank you for the applause."
"Are you ready for the schedule from the 2018 World Championship?!"
"Teams from all over the world bring their hopes to pursue their final dream, which is to lift the Legend Summoner Trophy!"
"The mileage is very long, sweat, tears, in the end only one team can lift this trophy and reach the top, and"
"Winning the title of world champion!"
"..."
"Now, they are ready, and the final goal is Incheon Munhak Stadium!"
An animation was played on the big screen, the lights on the stage began to shine, and the Snake players lined up and walked out from the backstage.
"Here it comes! Our final trophy! It will be returned to the stage by our last champion Snake."
The Roaring Emperor added: "The King, the backbone of their victory, is walking over holding the trophy!"
When Roaring Emperor took the initiative to applaud, the audience at the scene did not hesitate to applaud. Those LPL audiences who came to the scene gave bursts of cheers.
At this moment, all members of Snake are standing around the Summoner's Cup, allowing summoners around the world to once again see the monument and glory they left in the 2017 season!
At this moment, many real-time comments appeared in the LCK broadcast hall, SreenX hall and other places.
Especially when we saw Snake on stage, the conversation became even more heated.
"This is a tough team. I don't know if KT can beat them this year. Well, KT can definitely do it. The LCK will never lose again!"
"The biggest enemy in the 2018 season has appeared. Snake is here for the dynasty. Don't let them take away the trophy anymore. Stay in the LCK. Players, please work hard."
LCK’s more rational analyst left a message:
"The challenge facing the LCK is very great. Snake is different from the previous teams. They have a suffocating guy. If the LCK does not deal with The King, it will be difficult to win."
There are also more desperate and frustrated voices: "Snake is too strong. You have all heard the news about the training match. I am afraid that only time and injuries can knock down a guy like The King. He is invincible now. Crown is in Group B."
, his state this year is very different from The King."
There are also trolls roaring:
"Quickly destroy Snake, they are too arrogant! The championship is ours, if we continue to lose, the LCK will be disbanded!"
…
In the Busan Convention and Exhibition Center, some Korean girls at the scene suddenly lit up when they looked towards the stage.
The man standing in the center of the stage, the gem on the Summoner's Cup beside him was shining brightly.
Brilliant gems, glory, grand beauty, a beautiful picture was carved in the girl's heart, which made the cheers in the venue much louder.
All the winning scenes of the S game were played on the big screen.
Team Snake waved to the audience and left the stage.
The Roaring Emperor picked up the cards in his hand and introduced each team starting from Group A.
According to the pre-game arrangement, each team will send a representative. Because the stage size is limited, they will stand next to the audience. Every time their name is called, the lights will follow.
This is naturally incomparable with the grandeur of S7, but the fact that the Korean League can be held at this level is considered to be of high standard.
After all teams' names were called, the opening ceremony of the group stage ended.
Since it was a local battle, LCK naturally took the opportunity to show off.
The big screen came to a Korean-style wooden house. The Roaring Emperor was sitting on the threshold, and a voice kept coming:
"There was only one global finals where the LCK failed to reach the finals, and that was the first global finals in 2011."
"Why? Because the LCK didn't participate that time."
"..."
This is a very big flag, and LCK has already established it from the beginning.
Subsequently, the three LCK teams were introduced in detail. Kiin, Ruler and others all had shots.
After a total of 12 minutes, everything came to an end.
The light screen slid in front of the audience's eyes. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, the opening game of the group stage started on time!
LCK Summer Split champion KT vs. MAD.
In the first game, the KT team did not disappoint the Korean audience. They played to the level of their own league championship. They did not use very special tactics and used hard power to defeat MAD. In 28 minutes and 19 seconds, KT won a head-to-head ratio of 14:6.
End the game.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, the second game of Group C, RNG played against C9.
In 25 minutes and 4 seconds, RNG easily defeated C9 11:4.
Uzi's Xayah scored 5/0/5 MVP data, showing with actual actions that 5 words can do it.
At six o'clock, PVB in Group A played against Flash Wolves.
Ma Bao picked mid laner Sion and had a great time playing against the Vietnamese team, so there was no pressure.
Touch o stimulate n and use the rock bird to show off his power, and he took all 5 kills in the early stage.
The game ended in less than 28 minutes, and it was basically one-sided.
Judging from the current three games, it is relatively easy for the strong teams to defeat the weak teams in this version, and it is difficult to stop them when the pace is up.
The Korean audience watched the fourth game with a more relaxed mood, AFS vs. G2.
In the eyes of most people, it is easy for the Korean second brother to handle the G2 like a leaf on the back of a buffalo.
However
G2 comes prepared!
The weird big head + Luo go down the road, Europe's top three show off their art.
AFS's offense seemed to be ineffective against G2. For 17 minutes, there was only one kill in the game, and the economy did not lead by much.
Many people have discovered the clues.
In previous games, the European teams liked to fight in the early stage, while the Korean team was in charge of operations. Often during their operations, the European teams would expose various flaws due to their lack of understanding, causing the economic snowball to continue to be destroyed.
expand.
However, times have really changed.
They were originally European and American fishermen, but now they have caught up with their understanding and even started to do needlework.
AFS was constantly pulled and beaten until 35 minutes and 56 seconds.
At this time, the head ratio on the field became 3:7, and the second Korean brother was forced to protect Athena.
Datou put his big turret at the door of AFS and pushed the tower wildly.
With a loud bang, G2 defeated AFS, causing the first big upset in this world championship!
Throughout the game, G2 played more like the Korean team, with ease and purpose.
This team, which made it through the playoffs, changed people's impression of them with their performance.
"Are the European teams so strong?"
"I watched the games in the European Division before, and there is indeed something wrong with them. I can no longer look at them with the same eyes as in the past."
"G2's performance is only the third best in Europe. Isn't the second brother VIT even more powerful?!"
"S8 Europe is rising? Will VIT also be upset?"
Someone laughed: "Haha, a few upsets, the VIT game of Group B will be here soon, look who they beat."
Some people quickly looked at the schedule and suddenly woke up.
At 8 o'clock in the evening, VIT battle
Snake!
"Europe's second brother is going to rise up and be an upset! Oh, it turns out to be Snake, so that's okay."
Someone laughed and said:
"VIT also wants to dance?"
In the LCS European studio, Coster, Ball and Charles were sitting in the commentary box.
All three were very excited about G2's performance, slapping the table to vent their emotions.
Ball: "I have said before, don't underestimate the European teams this season, we are different!"
"Since the beginning of the summer split, I have watched games in various major regions. Whether it is tactics or player performance, European teams can keep up with the first tier. We have made great progress! A lot of data can prove that we and
The tactical ideas of the LPL division are consistent with each other and have surpassed the LCK’s understanding of the game.”
"G2 is also a team I am optimistic about. I said before the game that AFS was not sure of defeating G2. It was indeed the case! We won, a gorgeous victory!"
"VIT and FNC are stronger, we have unlimited possibilities with S8!"
Charles slapped Ball on the shoulder, his mouth opened like a wooden fish, and smiled: "Man, calm down, VIT is about to face Snake, you don't think this game will be an upset, do you?"
"There is a chance, VIT is stronger, we have a chance!" Ball was overly excited and shouted.
Haochui, the pinnacle of Europe, the number one interpreter of LCS Ritian Xue, and one of the top two Haochui in the league, Coster showed a smile of wisdom.
"Bauer, calm down."
"That is a team with the peak The King. The aura of the dynasty has already wrapped around him. I can feel the brilliance of the dynasty coming from Busan while sitting in this studio. VIT has some strength, but facing Snake, I want to explode.
Leng, the probability is lower than my grandpa crawling out of the grave."
He spread out his big hands and said extremely seriously:
"If VIT can defeat Snake, I, Coster, will admit that they are the strongest in the universe."
"Because the team with the pinnacle The King is the strongest in the universe!"
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Discussions in the European studio continued, and at eight o'clock in the evening, the Busan game started.
As an Italian, I have watched the World Cup. I really don’t have much favorable impressions of South Korea.
Sitting at the Busan venue, Izuke never dreamed that such a big 'surprise' would be waiting for him today!
At 8:29 p.m., the barrage on the LPL broadcast platform was covered by a large block of similar text.
"Emperor J!"
"Emperor J!"
…
Ten thousand barrage, eight thousand J emperor!
Geizuke has been collectively recognized by LPL players!
"The Emperor of Japan beheaded 12 heads in 24 minutes, one head every two minutes! The terrifying Syndra, the violent magical energy!"
"Busan Convention and Exhibition Center, Emperor J became famous in one battle! He was crowned the Twelve Emperors!"
"No one has asked about the league for ten years, but once he is crowned emperor, the whole world will know about it!"
"Sending 8 heads in 17 minutes and 3 seconds is priceless, comparable to King R! He has the capital to be selected as a background player in the future!"
