Chapter 282 Appeared on CCTV 3 times, No. 1 in e-sports history!
In SKT's base, the lights were as bright as day, but the atmosphere seemed a little solemn.
The coaches of the four LCK teams competing in the Intercontinental Championship gathered here. In front of them was the detailed information of each team in the LPL region. At this moment, their topic was closely centered around the championship region of the first Intercontinental Championship.
"I feel like the neighboring region GT needs to pay attention!" Coach Cui of the KZ team was the first to break the silence. His brows were tightly furrowed, and a hint of worry was revealed in his eyes.
The outstanding performance of the GT team on the field made him fully aware of the threat posed by this team. After all, their team lost its first world championship in that way.
I really hate this team!
I really, really want to get this place back.
Now there is another opportunity to compete in the Intercontinental Championship, and they will definitely not miss it.
Several people nearby nodded in agreement. They also knew that the GT team's fast pace and strong strength were enough to make any opponent dare not take it lightly.
However, kkoma frowned slightly, and then said: "I feel that the overall strength of the RNG team is also very strong. Now it gives me the feeling of a small GT..." He did not finish his words, but the meaning is self-evident.
In his opinion, RNG also has strong competitiveness and should not be underestimated.
Coach Afs smiled and patted kkoma on the shoulder, saying nonchalantly: "How can it be so exaggerated? There is indeed only GT in the LPL region that can play." In his eyes, except for GT, other LPL teams seem to be nothing to be afraid of.
After hearing this, kkoma just shook his head and didn't argue any more. He knew in his heart that although Afs's performance was not bad, it was largely due to the outstanding performance of their top laner.
Kiin, the player who replaced Khan as the top laner of the Korean team, is naturally not to be underestimated. However, the advantage of the top laner alone cannot represent the strength of the entire region.
In kkoma's opinion, the LPL region is much more complex and powerful than coach Afs imagined. RNG's teamwork, tactical system and the individual abilities of the players all have unique advantages.
The GT team, with its swift attack and excellent operation, has become a strong opponent that all teams must pay attention to.
As the discussion deepened, the coaches' expressions became more serious. They knew that the upcoming Intercontinental Championship would be an extremely difficult battle.
Whether it is the GT team or the RNG team, they will be huge obstacles on their way to winning the championship. And they must be fully prepared to compete in this fierce competition.
I didn’t get the title of Strongest in Asia last year, but I must get it this year!
At the SKT base, the atmosphere became increasingly tense. The four coaches shifted their attention from the LPL team data to the analysis table of the most powerful heroes in the version.
The recent match win rate data shows that the mid-lane Noxus has emerged as a new force, all of which is due to Li Yi's super-good Noxus, who beat the current version of T0 mid-lane Iron Man without any chance to fight back. I thought Iron Man could reproduce the glory of S5, but he was easily chopped down by Noxus with two axes.
Coach Cui of the KZ team pointed at the win rate chart with his finger, his brows twisted into a knot: "This Noxus is too powerful in the hands of Sease. We must study how to deal with it." The people around him echoed.
Coach Afs touched his chin, thinking: "Not only that, after the mid laner Noxus became popular, the mid laner Kled also emerged. This linkage effect must be taken seriously."
Kkoma looked focused, flipping through the information in his hand quickly: "Yes, Kled is a hero with strong mobility. He can quickly open up the situation with the help of the jungler. We have to simulate different lineups to fight against them, and we also need to let the mid laner practice Kled."
Although this is the case, the problem is that the version changes very quickly, and it is impossible to quickly train the hero Kled in just a few days.
Faker's proficiency is now just enough to play, and I'm not sure what the effect will be.
In this case, the whole thing may become very troublesome.
They know that in the upcoming Intercontinental Championship, mastering the powerful heroes of the version and effectively targeting the opponent's tactics are the keys to victory.
And this year's competition means they can only win and not lose.
The reason is simple, GT champions have already won so many.
Under this situation, it is really necessary for their region to have a champion to help everyone restore morale.
The GT team was fully engaged in the preparations for the Intercontinental Championship, and was completely unaware of the fact that the four coaches from the LCK region were intensively studying them in the SKT base. Even if they knew, the players would probably just laugh it off, after all, since the team came to prominence, countless teams have tried to study their tactics and playing style, and they are no longer surprised.
The LPL officials have always attached great importance to the departure ceremony and have made careful preparations for each World Championship.
This activity is not just about cheering for the team, there are deeper business considerations behind it.
By holding the ceremony, we can not only stimulate the enthusiasm of fans and enhance the cohesion of the competition area, but also take this opportunity to sell tickets for the event and boost economic benefits, which is really killing two birds with one stone.
Ever since the GT team lifted the global finals championship trophy, the popularity of e-sports has skyrocketed.
Nowadays, every time a departure ceremony is held, the number of people who sign up to participate is astonishingly large. Fans gather from all over the country just to cheer for the team they support and witness their highlights as they set off for the World Championship.
Outside the venue, fans lined up early, expressing their love and expectations for their idols.
Inside the venue, staff members were busy and orderly carrying out the final arrangements, including stage construction, lighting adjustment, and sound testing. No detail was missed, just to present a thrilling feast for the contestants and the audience.
Under Yu Shuang's witty remarks and excellent control, the departure ceremony in the morning went smoothly, and each link was compact and orderly.
Her voice was clear and pleasant, and every word of her commentary was full of passion, pushing the atmosphere to a climax again and again.
As the ceremony came to an end, the four teams GT, EDG, IG, and RNG gathered on the stage.
They stood tall and straight, their eyes full of determination and confidence, and in front of countless enthusiastic fans, they shouted in unison the heart-stirring phrase "Asia's Strongest"! The passionate voices echoed throughout the venue, as if announcing their determination and fighting spirit to the world.
In an instant, the fans at the scene were boiling with excitement. They shouted at the top of their lungs, following the team, and their voices merged into a powerful wave.
The fans' faces were filled with excitement and pride, some even had tears in their eyes, and their enthusiasm for cheering for the team they supported remained unabated.
After the departure ceremony, fans and team players took photos together.
Fans lined up in an orderly manner, feeling nervous and excited, looking forward to close contact with their favorite e-sports idols.
The contestants also cooperated very well, smiling and patiently taking photos with fans to meet everyone's wishes. The atmosphere in the venue was very harmonious. After the departure ceremony was successfully concluded, the clock quietly pointed to more than three o'clock in the afternoon.
The four LPL teams GT, EDG, IG, and RNG took a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and headed for Dalian, the venue of the Intercontinental Championship.
The plane soared in the blue sky, and after two hours of flight, it landed steadily at Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport.
When the team members walked out of the airport, dusk had quietly fallen and it was almost 6 o'clock in the evening.
Under the orderly arrangement of the LPL official staff, the four teams took two cars and went to the booked hotel.
After arriving at the hotel, the players found that players from the LCK and LMS teams were also staying here.
The LPL official adheres to the principles of fairness and justice and does not make any special arrangements.
There were no activities scheduled for the first night.
The uniform teams of several LPL teams got together to carefully coordinate the subsequent schedule and make full preparations for the upcoming Intercontinental Championship.
The next morning, after breakfast, the LPL team went to Ganjingzi District and arrived at the destination of this trip, Dalian Sports Center Gymnasium.
The arena is massive, with 1.8 seats, making it a legitimately large venue, and it’s even more spacious than the 2017 season at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center.
Teams from the LMS and LCK regions also arrived one after another.
The purpose of gathering together this time is to prepare for the pre-match rehearsal and strive to make the competition scene more exciting and eye-catching.
It is worth mentioning that since League of Legends has received widespread attention as an e-sports event of the Asian Games, reporters from local TV stations also came to the scene to shoot and interview, with flash lights flashing from time to time, adding more heat to this e-sports event.
Of course, there is also an interview session.
When the on-site interview session began, the reporter holding the microphone searched the crowd eagerly and soon locked onto Li Yi.
In today's League of Legends field, Li Yi is undoubtedly a recognized leader, and his every move and every word are highly watched.
The reporter quickly walked towards Li Yi, greeted him politely, and then asked the first question: "Li Yi, with the booming development of League of Legends today, what do you think about the future direction of this game?"
Li Yi pondered for a moment, his eyes firm and deep, and he slowly said: "I think the development prospects of League of Legends are still very broad. With the continuous improvement of the competition system, the e-sports atmosphere is getting stronger and stronger. It is not only a game, but also a culture and a social bond. In the future, I believe that there will be more innovative gameplay and competition modes to attract more players to join in."
Then, the reporter asked: "What do you think is the significance of the Intercontinental Championship, which is very important in our League of Legends events, for the development of League of Legends?"
Li Yi raised his lips slightly and answered confidently: "The Intercontinental Championship is a clash of strengths between regions. This kind of communication and competition can greatly promote the evolution of the tactical systems of each region, promote the development of the entire League of Legends e-sports ecosystem, and keep the game vibrant."
Finally, the reporter asked with great anticipation: "So, in the upcoming Intercontinental Championship, are you confident that you can lead the team to win?"
Li Yi said without hesitation: "Of course, our entire team has made sufficient preparations. We all have the same goal. We are determined to win the Intercontinental Championship! We must achieve the achievement of winning the Intercontinental Championship for the second consecutive time!"
On the other side of the stadium, the spotlight also fell on the legendary player Faker. The scene was full of reporters, and their cameras were focused on this big devil in the League of Legends world.
Similar to Li Yi's interview, the questions revolved around the development of League of Legends and the Intercontinental Championship.
When the reporter asked the key question: "Player Faker, for the upcoming Intercontinental Championship, are you confident that you can lead the team to win?"
Faker looked calm. He slowly raised his hand and gently adjusted his glasses. The eyes behind the lenses were sharp and firm.
His tone was full of unquestionable momentum as he said, "We are here with the confidence that we will win. In the past, we have lost to LPL teams, especially GT team, and I have always remembered those experiences. This time, I don't want to lose to LPL or GT team again!"
Reporters at the scene pressed the shutter buttons one after another, and flashes of light flashed one after another, recording Faker's determination at that moment.
The crowd around him was slightly agitated by his words. Everyone felt the legendary player's extreme desire for victory and his overwhelming fighting spirit.
The game hasn't even started yet, but the atmosphere is already tense.
The LMS region's questioning angle was a bit special. They did not talk about the Intercontinental Championship, but instead asked the players about their impressions of Dalian, including the food, and jokingly asked if they felt like going home.
In response, Mama Boy was very excited and kept sharing his experience: "The dishes here are just to my taste! Especially the sweet and sour pork, which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour and delicious. I feel so satisfied when I take a bite, and it's so comfortable to eat!"
After completing the interviews with players and coaches from the LPL, LCK and LMS regions, the TV station staff was excited.
The answers given by the three parties each have their own highlights, showing their confidence and determination in the competition, as well as their unique feelings about the competition area and the city.
These contents cover multiple dimensions such as e-sports development, tactical analysis, and player life, adding rich topics to the event and providing ample highlights for the audience.
We are well aware that the enthusiasm for this intercontinental competition has been successfully ignited. With such careful preparation and topic creation, the success of the competition is almost a foregone conclusion.
That evening, the interview was broadcast on TV on time.
The contestants' determined eyes and passionate words, and the coaches' professional analysis and profound insights instantly sparked heated discussions among the audience.
On the Internet, related topics quickly became hot searches, fans left messages to discuss, and expectations for the game soared.
At the same time, CCTV also reviewed the content of this interview and approved it.
What’s surprising is that this is the fourth time that League of Legends has appeared on CCTV, and Li Yi has appeared on CCTV for the third time.
His achievements in the field of e-sports, from the championship trophy in the global finals to his outstanding performance in the intercontinental championship, have attracted the attention of CCTV every time.
Today, as a domestic professional player, Li Yi has already maximized his historical status with his outstanding achievements and high popularity, becoming the well-deserved No. 1 in e-sports...
(End of this chapter)