Chapter 285 The big fish eats the small fish!

Chapter 285 The big fish eats the small fish!

There was dead silence in the backstage of the LCK region, and the air seemed to have frozen.

KZ's crushing defeat to GT left the coaches present in disbelief, with shock and regret written all over their faces.

For this game, they held countless tactical discussions and finalized this lineup after considering many aspects. They thought it was foolproof and that it had gathered the wisdom of all the coaches. However, reality gave them a hard slap in the face. KZ didn't even last 20 minutes before being defeated.

The bottom lane combination of Raven and Morgana selected by GT really caught them off guard.

But KZ's bottom lane was directly destroyed, and this problem cannot be ignored.

KT coach stood aside, shaking his head repeatedly, his tone full of doubt and ridicule: "It's very strange, wasn't your bot lane duo invincible in the spring season? Why is their form declining so badly now? Is it because you didn't train the players well enough?"

When Coach Cui heard this, his face turned pale instantly and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

The anger in his heart suddenly rose, but looking at the result of the game, he was powerless to refute. After all, if he lost the game, he would have no confidence at all.

He complained in his mind: "If you KT really have the ability, why don't you go and beat GT? What's the point of being so weird backstage!"

At this moment, all the KZ members who lost the game returned to the backstage lounge dejectedly.

Coach Cui seemed to have found an outlet for his venting. He flew into a rage and rushed over, pointing his finger at Bdd and the others, and started to curse them: "What's wrong with you? How did you play this game? Did you forget all the tactics before the game? The bottom lane was beaten like that, what were you doing! And the mid lane, what does it mean to be killed by a single person?"

BddThey lowered their heads, said nothing, and silently endured this violent storm of criticism.

In the Korean e-sports circle, the status of coaches is extremely high, and players have almost no room for resistance. Even for a legendary player like Faker, it is possible for the coach to push him to the bench.

At this moment, they could only swallow the humiliation and unwillingness, and could not even show any unhappiness, otherwise the consequences would be even more serious.

In the LCK region's preparation room, coaches and players sat together in a solemn and depressing atmosphere.

They originally had the burning idea of ​​taking first place in the group and advancing directly to the finals, but as the LPL region's RNG team appeared and engaged in a fierce battle with the AFs team, this vision instantly became shaky.

Looking at the dominance displayed by RNG on the field, everyone in the LCK region could only sigh helplessly and was forced to prepare for the upcoming brutal knockout rounds.

Especially uzi played Kaisa and matched with Alistar, and beat Kramer without any chance to fight back in the bottom lane.

This combination is not very strong in the current version, but it can make Kramer dizzy and completely lose his rhythm.

In just five minutes, Kramer was killed twice. Such a huge gap in strength was beyond everyone's expectations.

"Is it true that our LCK region is not as good as the LPL region?" Coach Cui couldn't help but murmur in a low voice, his words full of disbelief and unwillingness.

The first place was beaten by the first place in the LPL region, and the second place was also unable to beat the second place in the LPL region. This situation is really unacceptable. According to the results of the first day of the game, the hope of LCK teams directly advancing to the knockout stage is slim.

Just when everyone was feeling frustrated, the experienced coach kkoma stood up, clapped his hands vigorously, looked at each player with a determined gaze, and said loudly: "Don't lose heart! In the League of Legends arena, everything is possible. Maybe tomorrow we will be in great shape and win two games in a row, and the points will be tied, right? As long as it's not the last moment, we must never give up!"

Kkoma's words were like a shot of adrenaline, rekindling a glimmer of hope in the team members' originally dim eyes. They clenched their fists and secretly vowed to go all out in the subsequent games.

Of course, this also depends on the status of the next game in the LPL region.

Seeing the opponent's face is the most uncomfortable thing...

I never thought this would happen.

The first day of the Intercontinental Championship has come to an end. The situation on the field is changing rapidly and the performances of the major regions are very different.

The teams in the LPL region seemed to be injected with powerful energy. The players cooperated well and the tactical execution was perfect. They easily won four consecutive victories with a crushing momentum. The impressive record of 4-0 led the group standings and became the focus of the whole game. Every victory demonstrated their solid foundation and fearless courage.

On the other hand, although the LCK region has a deep foundation in e-sports, they played stumblingly in the game on this day, and the final record was fixed at 2-2.

The LMS region is in an even more difficult situation, with no wins and a 0-4 record that has put them in a desperate situation. According to the current points situation, the LMS region has almost no chance of a comeback, and the brutal showdown in the knockout rounds seems to be a foregone conclusion.

The LCK region is also in a delicate situation at the moment. They have to pin their hopes of advancing to the finals on the subsequent ups and downs of the LPL region.

If the LPL region is not in good shape in tomorrow's game, the LCK region will still have a chance and can stand out with its points advantage.

This feeling of having to look at the face of the opponent makes the Koreans, who have always regarded themselves as a strong e-sports nation, feel resentful and even a little defensive.

It is hard for them to accept that they now have to rely on others' mistakes in the arena that they once took pride in.

However, even though they are unwilling and helpless, the Korean team and fans still look to tomorrow. After all, in the world of competitive sports, as long as the game is not over, there will always be variables.

As the old saying goes, if people lose hope, all they have left is despair.

At this moment, they can only secretly accumulate strength, hoping for a miracle to happen, and hoping to stage a Jedi counterattack in the next game.

The next day of competition arrived as scheduled, but the game that carried the last hope of the LCK region did not develop as the Koreans expected.

In the match between EDG and SKT, although EDG was defeated, it was just a small episode and was far from shaking the overall advantage of the LPL region.

Facing the teams from the LMS region, GT and RNG played steadily and demonstrated absolute dominance, easily winning two games.

For a moment, the audience's attention was focused on the IG team. Their performance would determine whether the LPL region could successfully advance to the finals.

IG lived up to everyone's expectations. In the last match, A Shui shone brightly, and this time it was Rookie's turn to carry the team's banner.

Twenty-four minutes into the game, rookie's Tsar was like a master descending on the field. Relying on his delicate operations and precise skill releases, he led the team to a perfect team battle and wiped out KT in one fell swoop.

The smooth coordination and fierce attack made the audience excited and the cheers were deafening.

Coach Cui in the backstage watched the screen of IG's victory with a barely perceptible smile on his face. He recalled the ridicule that KT coach had given to KZ yesterday. Now the situation has changed, and it is the other team that has been slapped in the face.

“Hmph, you were always talking nonsense yesterday. Now you know what it feels like to be defeated. IG still beat you until you lose your temper.” Coach Cui thought to himself.

At this time, the KT coach was really in trouble.

It was indeed embarrassing that we didn't even get this crucial point.

In the end, the LPL region ended the group stage of the Intercontinental Championship with amazing results, losing only one game and successfully advancing to the finals with an impressive record of 7-1.

Their final opponents will be determined through fierce knockout competition in the LCK and LMS regions.

The players in the LPL region proved themselves with their strength and let the world see their dominance in the League of Legends arena... At 7 pm on July 7, the sun poured down on the arena, and the knockout match between the second and third place teams in the group started on time.

The team members of the LPL region sat in the viewing area with focused and serious eyes. They did not dare to slack off at all. They stared at the big screen intently and did not miss any details on the field.

After all, if you want to win two consecutive championships, it is necessary not to be arrogant.

The first match officially kicked off. The LCK region sent the AFs team, while the LMS region sent the M17 team.

AFs had lost in the match against RNG before, but they adjusted their state quickly. Today, facing the M17, which was far inferior to them in strength, the players were like a ignited powder keg, all of them exploded and were in their best condition.

As the game entered a white-hot stage, the team battle at the bottom lane dragon pit became the focus of the entire game.

Kramer plays Jinx like the god of death descending on the battlefield, moving freely in the hail of bullets. His movements are agile and graceful, and his skills are released with great precision. He skillfully dodges the enemy's skills again and again while dealing crazy damage.

In the end, at the crucial moment of the team battle, Kramer achieved a pentakill with his superb personal ability and perfect teamwork!

The moment the pentakill was achieved, the whole stadium was boiling; the commentator's shouts and the audience's screams mixed together, deafening.

I didn't deliberately not cheer for AFs just because they are a Korean team.

This pentakill was the first pentakill in this Intercontinental Championship. Such an outstanding performance made the Korean audience and fans so excited that they could hardly contain themselves.

They cheered and jumped for joy, as if the shadow of yesterday's defeat had instantly dissipated. They all firmly believed that yesterday's defeat was just an accident due to poor form. Today, after regaining their form, they would surely make it all the way to the finals and take back all the lost glory.

The final is the time to really test tactics and horse racing.

The group stage doesn't really count.

At that time, if a weak opponent wins three games against a strong opponent, he can still win the Intercontinental Championship.

The flames of the second game quickly ignited. The LMS region was well aware of the urgency of the situation and sent out their strongest team, Flash Wolves, without hesitation.

They knew clearly that if they lost this game again, the LCK region would have three match points, and only then would they be in a truly desperate situation.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to fight hard, win the first game, and tie the score to 1-1. This way, there will at least be room for maneuver. Otherwise, Flash Wolves may not even have a chance to make their debut and show their skills.

Flash Wolves' opponent this time is the SKT team which is in poor form.

Although SKT has not been in good form recently, as long as Faker is in charge, the backbone of the team is still there.

During the game, jungler Xiaohei frequently provided support to the mid lane. With his help, Faker's operation became more and more smooth, and the SKT team seemed to have regained its former peak state.

As the game progressed, SKT gradually established advantages in all lanes and the economic gap continued to widen.

The kill count of both sides finally settled at 17 to 7, and SKT controlled the rhythm of the game with a crushing momentum. In the 34th minute, SKT seized the opportunity and decisively launched a general attack. A fierce offensive directly flattened the Flash Wolves' base and ended the game.

The audience at the scene witnessed SKT's strong recovery and couldn't help but cheer for their wonderful performance, while the Flash Wolves team accepted the result of failure with regret and helplessness. The LCK region held three match points, and the hope of the LMS region to advance became increasingly slim.

The battle drums for the third round of the knockout round sounded loudly, and in the center of the stage, the GRX and KT teams were ready for battle.

Seeing his teammates showing off their skills on the field, KT's old captain Score's inner fighting spirit was completely ignited.

His eyes were as sharp as torches, and he locked onto the hero Graves without hesitation, as if declaring his determination to everyone.

At the beginning of the game, Score showed a strong desire to attack.

With his precise control of jungle resources and keen judgment of gank timing, he continued to put pressure on GRX's online players.

Under his leadership, KT's rhythm progressed in an orderly manner like a precision-operated machine.

Score's Graves was even more devastating in teamfights. He moved flexibly, used every skill accurately, and each shot was fatal, accounting for an astonishing 37.4% of the damage.

His terrifying 88% participation rate in team fights further highlights his core position in the team. Whether it is starting a team fight or harvesting, he can always appear in the key position at the right time.

In the end, Score achieved luxurious data of 8/1/7, and used his strength to prove his extraordinary strength as a jungler.

As everyone has lamented, the LCK team that was in poor form during the group stage seemed to be injected with new energy as soon as it entered the knockout stage. They played aggressively and cooperated well, as if they were a completely different team.

The teams from the LMS region were clearly overwhelmed when facing such a strong LCK team, and were pinned to the ground like inexperienced babies.

The LCK region successfully stood out in the knockout stage and qualified to compete with the LPL region for the Intercontinental Finals championship.

At this moment, the LCK fans who had been a little quiet due to their poor performance in the group stage suddenly became excited. They cheered and seemed to have regained their former confidence.

At this point, the winner of the Intercontinental Finals has once again become unclear.

The LPL region's strong performance in the group stage was impressive, and the LCK region's outbreak in the knockout stage should not be underestimated.

On the eve of the Intercontinental Championship finals, even though it was only one night, major e-sports forums in China and South Korea were in an uproar.

Countless new posts emerged like mushrooms after rain, with players and fans expressing their views on this highly anticipated final.

In the LPL regional forum in China, an optimistic atmosphere permeates.

Looking back at the previous games, except for EDG losing one game, the other teams all won successfully.

This series of good results has given LPL fans confidence, and when they spoke in the forum, their words revealed their full confidence in the finals.

They firmly believe that with the advantages accumulated before and the strong strength shown by each team, the LPL region is very likely to win the Intercontinental Championship trophy again. Everyone enthusiastically discussed the tactical arrangements and possible wonderful performances of each team in the finals, and their words were full of expectations and pride.

Looking at the forum of the Korean LCK region, although the outbreak in the knockout stage gave them hope of winning the championship, the poor performance in the group stage still left some fans with lingering fears.

On the one hand, they expect the team to continue its good form in the knockout rounds in the finals, but on the other hand, they are also vaguely worried about the strong strength of the LPL region.

The post contained both encouragement for the team and rational analysis of the situation in the finals. The overall atmosphere was not as relaxed and optimistic as that of the LPL region, but rather a bit more cautious and uneasy.

(End of this chapter)