I just turned eighteen, and you want me to make a comeback?

Even in the entire S6, top laner Looper is one of the best top laners.

He is not inferior to top top laners such as Duke and Cuvee.

Xiang Guo’s jungle style has always been a double-edged sword, but after a year of running-in, he has also undergone new transformation and growth, and has become more mature to some extent.

The mid laner Xiaohu is still famous for his assassin skills, and he is not the Tiger Emperor who was commented by foreign media as "playing like a support no matter what hero he plays."

Not to mention the bottom lane, the Uzi+Mata duo, on the day RNG officially announced the summer season, even people from other regions exclaimed that this might be the 'world's best bottom lane' this year.

The upper limit of the power of a multi-core system is higher than that of a single-core system. This is common sense.

However, no one expected that Mata, the brain of the team, would suddenly perform abnormally in the S6 World Championship, and his operation was shocking.

However, at least when playing in the CPL region, Mata's strength is still online.

In the semi-finals, RNG also showed amazing strength. Except for one game in the middle where they were dragged to more than 50 minutes by IM and were overturned by IM's late-game lineup of Maokai + Tsar + Sivir, the other three games ended cleanly.

RNG advanced to the finals with a score of 3:1.

"Here we go, just like in spring, the finals are going to be another big fight!"

Champion top laner vs champion top laner, champion support vs champion support,

Good life!
"RNG is in such a strong state, I have no idea who will win." "Damn, damn, damn, I can't wait, when does the finals start?"
For the audience and fans, this kind of "strong confrontation" is the most anticipated.

The players from RNG and Flash Wolves are equally matched and can be called All-Stars.

Moreover, after defeating WE, Flash Wolves has obtained the first ticket to the S game in the CPL region.

In this situation, even Flash Wolves fans are looking forward to an exciting finals, preferably a full five games.

On days without competitions, netizens can only entertain themselves
Posts were posted to discuss various topics, with various rhythms, verbal battles, and flags, leaving behind a lot of material.

There is a full ten-day preparation period between the semi-finals and the finals.

Compared to the preparation period between the quarterfinals, semifinals and semifinals in the playoffs, this period is relatively long.

This is also a matter of course.

The finals have a completely different meaning. It is the moment when a new champion of a regional league is crowned.

Including the LCS North American region with the strongest capital, the competition venues of major leagues in the stage before the "finals" are not very grand. For example, in the CPL, the playoffs are simply held in the same venue as the regular season without any changes.

But in the finals, it was different.

This year's summer finals will be held at the Baoneng International Sports and Performing Arts Center in Guangzhou.

The total construction area of ​​the venue is 12 square meters. It has 60 spectator seats and 2010 luxurious VIP boxes. It is large in scale and is one of the few basketball stadiums built according to NBA standards. It is one of the best venues in the country. The th Asian Games was held here in .

In addition to preparing for the competition, the contestants also have to take two days to cooperate with the official recording of the finals promotional video MV, pre-match trash talk, and advertising activities for sponsors.

Well-known companies and big brands such as KFC, Mercedes-Benz, Huawei, and JD.com have invested capital in this emerging industry in the e-sports circle.

KFC has made a significant investment, and is said to be launching a spokesperson for the event during the finals.
To be more precise, it is not a spokesperson, but an artificial intelligence that is the spokesperson.

KFC Colonel KI, what is coming has finally come.

There are more interesting stories during the preparation period.

In the LCK Summer Finals, Roxtiger defeated KT with a score of 3:2, won the league championship, and became the number one seed in this year's LCK region.

In the last game of life and death, Smeb changed his fate and used his ultimate to kill the two-blood dragon, leading the team to complete a rare comeback in this version and won the game of his life.

The first league championship, all members of Rox.tiger cried, and Smeb was reborn.

SKT, with the highest points throughout the year, became the No. 2 seed of LCK.

In the European region, G2 advanced as the number one seed, and H2K was the number two seed.

In the North American division, CLG has been in a slump since MSI. The summer championship was won by TSM, and the second seed was won by the North American art team C9.

After the finals of each major region, the first and second seeds have been confirmed.

Only the CPL region has not yet determined who the current "league champion" is.

This inevitably drew the attention of the entire world to this great country in the Far East.
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How do you evaluate the CPL Summer Finals? Which team do you favor more, RNG or Flash Wolves?
The champions who have just won the championship in major leagues have all been asked this question in interviews with gaming media.

Perkz: “Of course Flash Wolves, I want to officially beat him at Worlds!”

Smeb: "I think Flash Wolves will win. I'm also looking forward to meeting Yuanshen again... I wouldn't dare claim I can beat him. He's my biggest idol and the player I most want to surpass. I just hope to give my all and put on a great match."

Bang: "I don't care about RNG and Flash Wolves, I just think Yuanshen will win... Hahaha, I'm just praising him seriously." Because he is the best top laner I have ever seen. I have been defeated by him many times. Recently, I have nightmares when I think about playing in the S6 finals.

Saint Spear Brother: "The strongest version is the patch... Jax said something very right. However, this statement has now been denied. You will find that when Yuanshen plays a hero well, everyone will play it. Therefore, he is the version, not the patch."

Last year's Fiora, Kennen, Gangplank, Nasus, Crocodile, Ruiyao, Tiamat-style weapons... and so on are all things of the past, so let's not mention them for now.

This year, Yuanshen's top lane Vladimir, Ryze, Jayce, Kled, and even Lucian from a while ago, have now become popular heroes in the public games. Even in the competitions, many teams have abandoned the three mythical gods of "Poppy, Titan, and Tree" and started to try Ryze and Vladimir.

Moreover, they have achieved good results.

However, the tolerance rate of choosing Vladimir and Ryze will be relatively low, the strength in the early lane is not high, and it is easy to be targeted. Not all top laners can take on the responsibility of carrying.

In the video, the first thing that appears is a shallow lake.

Above the lake, many golden and black curtains fell from the sky.

Two dancing lions, one gold and one black, prance on the water with great vigor and power.

The golden lion dance has the RNG team logo on it.

The black lion dance is marked with the Flash Wolves team logo.

The two dancing lions fought fiercely. When the BGM reached the first climax, two pairs of hands pushed open the golden curtain together and walked out.

Surprisingly, it was Xiaohu and Xiangguo, the new generation of domestic mid-jungle twin stars.

The two men walked forward with grim expressions, and looked at each other with Wei Shen and Karsa who had walked out of the black curtain at some point.

The RNG mid and jungle players looked serious, while the two Flash Wolves mid laners looked disdainful, and the tit-for-tat momentum was extremely obvious.

The camera cuts back to the fight between the two dancing lions. This scene flashes by as a transition, and soon, another team's player appears.

Under the golden curtain, Looper and Mata stood back to back, chests crossed, staring at Imp and Snake standing side by side.

The lion dance moved, the drum beats became more and more intense and uplifting, Uzi strolled forward on the lake, and passed by Karsa who suddenly walked out from the black curtain. The two of them stopped at the same time, turned around, and gazed at each other affectionately.

"Gay as hell." "I love the Karsa and Uzi CP, please give me a copy."

"Every player has a CP and an opponent!"

“Fujoshi, get out of the esports world!!”

"Wait, where is my Yuan Shen?"

As the comments flashed by, just as Flash Wolves fans were searching for their top laner, the background music of the promotional video suddenly became extremely loud.

The black lion suddenly leaped up from the lake and landed firmly on the golden lion. Its maw opened wide and it bit the golden lion's neck. The golden lion resisted unwillingly, causing ripples on the lake surface.

The transition scene flashed by, and the first thing shown was the player's uniform with the ID 'Yuanshen' printed on the back.

The camera rotated and flipped, stretching from the back, rotating, and slowly coming to the front. Yuan Shen's eyes were fixed on the camera. As the camera turned, his expression was indifferent and cold, and his aura reached its peak.

When the camera stopped completely, Yuan Shen suddenly stretched out his right hand towards the camera and waved it vigorously.

With this wave, the picture changed drastically.

The Silver Dragon Cup, symbolizing the CPL champion, appeared on the lake, shining brightly.

The eleven players from the two teams stood on both sides of the trophy and looked at each other.

Once the promotional video was released, it swept the entire Internet in less than an hour. Netizens were reposting and discussing it on Tieba, Weibo, NGA and other related websites.

Even those who are not fans of the e-sports circle were attracted to it.

The high popularity of the summer finals is one reason, but the most important thing is that the promotional video for this year's CPL finals is of very high quality.

I don’t know where the directors of the past got their unique ideas from, but the promotional videos they produced, whether it was the editing, rhythm, transitions, or action design, made people wonder, “Is the director trying to embarrass me to death?”

In the past, not only was the league level and intensity of CPL lower than that of LCK, but even the quality of promotional videos, behind-the-scenes footage, etc. was very worrying.

In terms of trends, music and entertainment, we have to admit that Japan and South Korea are second to none in Asia.

This can be seen from the fact that many domestic variety shows and music imitate Japan and South Korea.

Therefore, the backward quality of CPL event promotional videos is understandable.

This year's promotional video is different. Not only does it incorporate Chinese elements, the overall rhythm is also very concise and clear, especially Yuanshen's appearance at the end. His sharp aura is no less than that of a big star, which surprised many viewers.

It has to be said that in this regard, Japan and South Korea are far ahead, but Taiwan's level is not bad either.

"Wow, what's the name of the little brother who appeared last?"

"Yuanshen's looks are amazing. He could definitely be an idol. It's a waste for him to be in the e-sports circle."

"Hey, it seems my Yuan Shen has grown a little taller than last year.

"He's nineteen years old now. The official Weibo account says Yuanshen has grown about four centimeters taller than last year."

"I'm jealous, the tall, rich and handsome guy who earned his fortune on his own.

“It’s so cool, this 60E female fan can’t help but throw herself into the arms of the enemy.

There was a lot of heated discussion on the Internet, with people praising the quality of the promotional video, especially Yuanshen's aura and appearance, which attracted a large number of passers-by fans.

There were even many 60E girls who switched sides and supported Flash Wolves... After all, WE lost, so this doesn't count as betrayal, right?
In fact, although Yuan Shen's figure and appearance are outstanding, they are not as exaggerated as some viewers say, and his acting skills are just average.

But as the saying goes, there is no harm without comparison.

A girl with a pretty face would be ignored if she were placed in an art school full of pretty girls. But if she were placed in a computer department full of single programmers, she would be a goddess.

Esports players are often internet-addicted teenagers who stay up late all year and don't pay much attention to socializing or grooming. Their looks are generally quite low. Players like Faker, A-Shui, and Theshy are only considered above average in appearance. The reason so many fans praise them as handsome is because they're overshadowed by a layer of "strength." Their strength naturally enhances their charisma.

Like my brother-in-law, Yuanshen's good looks are enough to make it in the entertainment industry, and once he adds the "strength filter", his ability to attract fans is self-evident.
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It all depends on the support of peers.

Many well-known commentators and game anchors also expressed their amazement in posts on Weibo.

Commentator Miller said: "The quality of this year's promotional video is really high. I hope we can maintain this level and keep up the good work."

Wawa: "@Miller, after the finals, isn't there a MV for the finals?"

He smiled honestly and worriedly: "I'm an old man who's almost thirty years old, and I'm actually attracted by Yuan Shen's handsomeness... Turtle, am I gay?"

PDD, who is about to have a mermaid line: "It's mainly the aura, the aura is too strong. I have to say, Yuanshen is born to do this job.

There were all kinds of disturbing voices coming from the outside world, but Yuan Shen didn't have time to pay attention to them.

This was because when the promotional video for the summer finals was uploaded to major websites, the Flash Wolves players were on the plane.

The bases of e-sports clubs are now almost all in Shanghai.

The finals will be held in Guangzhou... It's a domestic flight, so there's no need to consider time differences, so just go there a day in advance and get enough rest.

While chatting on the plane, Char Siu also revealed that the alliance will have big moves next year.

Yuan Shen didn't take it seriously at first. He certainly knew that next year's S7 World Finals would be held in China. Even the most prestigious Beijing Bird's Nest Stadium had been approved by the Sports Bureau. It was a very big deal... He thought that the big move that Char Siu was talking about was this.

It turned out not to be.

"Home and away system?" Karsa asked in surprise.

"Yes, we will imitate the home and away system of traditional sports. When the time comes, we will also build our own home stadium." Char Siu said with a smile.

"Then don't we have to run around the country?" Sheshe said with a bitter face.

"I think it's interesting. I can look around." Wei Shen said with a smile

Yuan Shen did not expect that the home and away system, which would be implemented in S8, would appear a year in advance.

This system has both advantages and disadvantages.

Overall, the pros outweigh the cons.

The disadvantage is that it will consume the players' physical strength.

The visiting team is exhausted from traveling, while the home team is well rested. This is a common situation in all home and away leagues.

The long journey will weaken the morale and condition of the visiting team players.

In addition, if some teams encounter the situation of playing away games for two consecutive days during the competition, it will be a great test of the team's strength and condition! (End of this chapter)