The EDG meeting ended and everyone went directly to rank.
"Open up! Start the Korean server!" Jiejie was the first to yell, put on his earphones, and rushed into the queue impatiently, "I want to see what kind of monster this 16-wave female gun is!"
Su Mo raised his forehead. : "By the way, why are you so excited when you're in the jungle? The vipers are not as excited as you..."
"Hey, I'm concerned about the overall situation!"
"..."
Soon, the crisp sound of keyboards and the sound of the mouse sounded in the training room.
Everyone is embracing this 11.19 version as quickly as possible and in their own way.
Jiejie’s first experience was not pleasant.
At first, he was chosen as the AD position, but he was supplemented by the jungler.
He confidently selected the blind monk, but in a river encounter, he was reduced to residual health by a big move of a mediocre female spearman on the opposite side, which directly led to the defeat of the dragon group.
"I'm torn!" He wailed and took off his earphones, "This damage is unreasonable! Whoever says that a female gun is a Gua Sha master in the future, I will be the first to worry about him!"
Viper showed that after easily getting through with the combination of Lucian and Nami, he chose a female gun on his backhand, and also gained a huge advantage in the laning phase.
After the game ended, he simply summed it up to Meiko beside him: "Female gun, T0. Luna, you can still play."
In just a few words, he already understood the answer to the version.
Su Mo’s painting style is completely different from that of his nervous teammates.
He leaned leisurely on the e-sports chair, with a split screen showing the Rank interface of the Korean Server Game of Champions on one side, and a highly rated literary movie on the other side.
He randomly locked down a top lane male gunner with the talent of "Immortal Grip", and also tried out other people's scientific research results.
His operations are smooth and smooth, including finishing wounds, exchanging blood, and controlling the line, as if he is not engaged in a high-intensity Korean server king game, but a match.
During this period, he even had time to pick up a water glass and take a sip of water, while taking a glance at the plot progress of the movie.
The key point is that he was defeated by the opponent.
This extreme contrast made Jiejie's mouth twitch when he occasionally looked back.
The gap between people is sometimes greater than that between people and dogs.
In the following days, EDG entered a hellish training period.
The boundary between day and night has become blurred. Shanghai outside the window has gradually changed from the lingering warmth of late summer to the coolness of autumn, but the temperature in the training room has always been hot.
Training is no longer limited to monotonous personal ranking.
Every afternoon is the time for training matches.
Abramovich used all his contacts to invite all the teams in the LPL region that entered the World Championship - RNG, FPX, as well as TES, LNG and other teams that failed to enter the World Championship but were equally strong, to conduct high-intensity BO3 and BO5 confrontations.
Every training match is a real tactical game.
FPX still insists on the mid-field linkage that they are famous for, four guarantees and two, RNG plays the classic four guarantees and one around the bottom lane, and TES's double C can always produce amazing explosions.
· In the collision with these strong teams with different styles, EDG is constantly testing the strength of the new version of the lineup and fine-tuning the team's tactical details.
At night, when the training match is over, it is the most exhausting review session.
In front of the huge tactical screen, the players and coaching staff sat together, dragging the progress bar over and over again, breaking down every team battle and every decision made during the day for analysis.
“Meiko, look at this wave, your position is too forward, causing Viper to be found by the assassins on the opposite flank.”
“Jiejie, this river crab can be placed, your position should be protected. Push the lane in the middle. "
"Scout, pay attention to the signal, Doinb disappeared for three seconds, you should lean back! "
Sounds of arguments, analysis, and sighs came and went in the conference room.
Everyone throws out their own understanding of the game without reservation, and in the fierce collision of ideas, they seek the optimal solution to victory.
As for Su Mo, during this period, although he still maintained his privilege of fishing at will...
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, there are only the last three days left before setting off for Iceland.
EDG's preparations have also entered the final sprint stage.
The final preparations are proceeding in an orderly manner.
The logistics team has prepared all the materials for the team members to go to Iceland: uniform team uniforms, peripheral equipment adjusted to the best condition, suitcases filled with hometown snacks and commonly used medicines, and even everyone's passport and visa are repeatedly checked by a dedicated person.
It was a sunny morning on the day of departure.
EDG's exclusive bus slowly drove out of the base in the morning light without notifying any fans or media.
But on the way to Pudong International Airport, they still saw fans who spontaneously came to see them off.
They did not block the team, but held a banner from a distance that read: "EDG, come on, Iceland! I will wait for you to bring the championship back!"
When the team members arrived at the airport VIP channel, Rita, Luo Xin and Yu Shuang were already waiting there.
They didn't say much, they just gave Rita and Luo Xin a hug.
As for the widow...
Although Su Mo also felt that the widow had that intention for him, she had not confessed it after all, so she still had to avoid it in public.
Mainly to take care of the image of the widow, after all, she has so many boyfriend fans.
But what he didn't expect was that the widow took the initiative to come over and opened her arms.
Su Mo smiled calmly and gave the widow a hug.
"Come on." Rita looked at Su Mo, with a thousand words in her eyes finally condensing into these two words.
Su Mo nodded, looking at the three girls who were concerned about him, and nodded.
The plane taxied on the runway, accelerated, and finally soared into the sky.
Su Mo leaned against the window, overlooking the shrinking outline of the magical city beneath his feet, and then turned his gaze to the distance covered by clouds.
There is Iceland.
The plane broke through the thick clouds and soared steadily above 10,000 meters in the sky.
Outside the portholes, there is boundless blue and bright sunlight, which makes the cabin bright.
Most of the EDG team members put on goggles and headphones, seizing the more than ten hours of flight time to adjust to the jet lag and status.
Su Mo was not sleepy. He took out the folder prepared by the club from his backpack.
Here is the detailed list and analysis report of all participating teams in the 2021 League of Legends Global Finals.
Under the light, lines of beautifully printed text outline the top territory of the League of Legends in the world today.
LPL: As the well-deserved first division, LPL still has four precious World Championship spots this year. Its strength and thickness are formidable.
No. 1 seed: EDG, which has won all the regular seasons and playoffs, and has reached the top of the LPL in an almost perfect manner. The team has the godlike top laner Mo, the experienced and clear-directed jungle assistants Jiejie and Meiko, and the stable carry mid-bottom double duo C Scout and Viper. The lineup has no shortcomings and is the biggest favorite to win this year's World Championship.
No. 2 seed: The dark horse in 2019, famous for his unique mid-field linkage "four-pack-two" strategy. The core mid laner Doinb is still the absolute brains of the team, the jungler Tian's rhythm driving ability is the best in the league, and the newly added top laner Nuguri has injected a stronger operating limit into this Phoenix.
No. 3 seed: RNG, the veteran giant of LPL. Although their status in the summer split has been ups and downs, the imprint of the "four guarantees and one" system they established around the legendary ADC player Uzi (although he has retired, but his spirit is still there), as well as the rise of Gala in the bottom lane, make them still a force that no team can underestimate.
No. 4 seed: LNG has emerged as a dark horse from the qualifying round, showing amazing resilience. Top laner Ale plays fiercely, jungler Tarzan was once the jungle king of the LCK, and mid laner Icon is experienced. Their ceiling is extremely high and they are capable of overturning any strong opponent.
LCK (South Korea Division): As the traditional overlord of League of Legends, the LCK Division is recovering strongly after experiencing a short trough.
No. 1 seed: DK! Last year, in the name of DWG, they crushed countless teams with their suffocating operations and impeccable teamfights. The core midfielder Canyon and Aker are at the peak of their careers, the top laner Khan is experienced, and the combination of Ghost and BeryL in the bottom lane is becoming more and more understanding. They are one of EDG's most powerful enemies on their way to the top.
No. 2 seed: GEN.G, also a giant in the LCK, formerly known as Samsung. The team has the legendary Ruler, who has a steady playing style, strong operational ability and full resilience.
Third seed: T1, one of the greatest teams in the history of League of Legends. Triple Crown legend Faker still sits in the middle, and his existence itself is a kind of belief. The young team rebuilt around him is full of talent and energy, and its strength is unfathomable.
Fourth seed: HLE, also made it out of the qualifying round. The core of the team is two superstar players-mid laner Chovy and bottom lane Deft. Their personal abilities are enough to change the direction of any game.
In addition to the two giants LPL and LCK, challengers from other regions are also eyeing it.
LEC (European Division):
No. 1 seed: MAD, known for its unconstrained artistic style of play, good at chaotic battles, and always able to come up with unexpected black technology routines.
Second seed: Fnatic, a veteran European club and the world champion of S1, with extremely high popularity and profound foundation.
No. 3 seed: Rogue, the king of operations in the European division, whose playing style is somewhat similar to that of the LCK.
LCS (North American Division):
No. 1 seed: 100 Thieves - The new king of North America, with balanced team members and strong tactical execution.
No. 2 seed: Team Liquid - has many Korean players and strong personal strength.
No. 3 seed: Cloud9 - North America's last hope. It has played the role of "Water Ghost" in the World Championship all year round and is good at upsets.
In addition, there are champion teams from wild card divisions such as PCS (Southeast Asia), VCS (Vietnam), CBLOL (Brazil), LJL (Japan), etc. Although their overall strength is slightly lower, they also have dreams and are eager to prove themselves on this highest stage.
Su Mo’s fingertips lightly passed over the two names "DK" and "T1" with a deep look in his eyes.
I hope this year will be more interesting.
…
After a long flight of more than ten hours, the plane finally landed smoothly at Keflavik International Airport in Iceland.
The moment they walked out of the airport, a biting cold wind mixed with the smell of the ocean and glaciers hit their faces, causing the team members who were accustomed to the hot and humid climate in Shanghai to subconsciously tighten their tight-fitting team jackets.
The sky is already dark, and the distant skyline is glowing with a strange glimmer, which is the last afterglow before the polar night. The official reception staff of Riot Games were already waiting here, and enthusiastically led the EDG team onto the exclusive bus to the capital Reykjavik.
The bus was driving on a road that seemed to lead to the end of the world. Both sides of the road were vast and desolate black volcanic rock formations, occasionally dotted with some stubborn moss, and the scenery was strange.
Jiejie curiously pressed against the window and said, "It feels like the surface of the moon."
Finally, the bus drove into the brightly lit city of Reykjavik and stopped in front of a five-star hotel with a modern yet elegant design.
This is the hotel officially arranged by Riot Games for all participating teams.
When the EDG players dragged their suitcases into the magnificent lobby of the hotel, they immediately felt a lively atmosphere that was completely different from the desolate outside world.
The lobby was crowded. Players, coaches, and media staff from all over the world were communicating in different languages. The air was filled with excitement and nervousness before the war.
At this moment, a familiar figure stood up from the seating area in the lobby and walked towards them with a smile.
"Welcome to Iceland, everyone."
The visitor is none other than T1's legendary mid laner, Faker.
He was wearing a simple T1 uniform, with a gentle smile on his face, without any aura of fierceness on the field.
"Senior Faker!" As a player who also debuted in the LCK, Scout quickly stepped forward and greeted him respectfully.
However, Faker's eyes passed through them and fell on Su Mo, who was at the back of the team with an indifferent expression.
He took the initiative to reach out and said in somewhat jerky Chinese: "Player Mo, we meet again."
Su Mo also stretched out his hand and shook his hand gently: "Hello, brother Xiang He."
This simple scene instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the lobby.
Countless cameras and mobile phones are focused on these two kings of the old and new eras.
Before they could chat more, another wave of people heard the sound and gathered around.
“Ouch, aren’t these the big babies of our LPL!” came a hearty voice. It was Armut, the funny top laner from MAD in the LEC. He came up and gave Jiejie a bear hug.
"Mo! My God! Can you sign an autograph for me?" Perkz, the star mid laner from C9, also squeezed over, holding a marker pen in his hand. The look of a fanatical fan really fit his nickname of a voluptuous genius.
Immediately afterwards, a dramatic scene happened.
The revolving door of the hotel opened again, and all members of LCK’s No. 1 seed and defending champion DK happened to return from the outside.
When Canyon and Aker saw Su Mo surrounded by the crowd, their eyes lit up.
Aker directly pushed away Perkz who was blocking the front, walked up to Su Mo, and said in English: "Mo, long time no see. I brought you a gift."
Said, he took out a beautifully wrapped box from behind, "This is the gift I prepared for you."
Su Mo:? ?
People around:? ? ?
It’s not Gomen, are you sure you are here to compete and not to chase stars?
Su Mo gave him a strange look. He also wanted to know what this gift was, but after all, everyone was a competitor next, and there were so many people watching.
He thought it would be better not to do it in order to avoid the rhythm. (End of chapter)