LOL: Can’t I play other games professionally?

Chapter 410 15000 meters, that's enough
It really is.

If losing to the defending champions EDG doesn't count, and losing to FW, the perennial Korean champions in BO1 matches, doesn't count either, then losing to FNC from the European region definitely does count.

Because LCK teams had never lost to teams from the European and North American regions in the Mid-Season Invitational before.

They could only lose to LPL or Taiwan Province, so KZ's title as the "domestic god" seemed quite well-deserved after the second day of the group stage.

However, an even bigger surprise was yet to come. In the second round of the third day of the group stage, FW, who had just been swept yesterday, swiftly defeated KZ twice, thus securing their second-place ranking.

FW's double kill against KZ seems like an impossible thing to anyone, but it actually happened.

The phrase "anti-Korean hero" is no longer enough to describe how outrageous KZ is.

KZ's 3-4 record makes them even more worried about advancing to the knockout stage, not to mention that they will face the undefeated EDG later on, which will most likely result in an unprecedented 3-5 defeat.

This is undoubtedly a devastating blow to the LCK region, which has never suffered such humiliation before, as they were brutally beaten by all teams except for North American teams and Vietnamese teams.

There are reasons for losing to EDG and FW, but losing to FNC is undoubtedly a clear indication of their poor performance.

After the third day of competition, the KZ team's mentality seemed to have changed, because even they themselves did not expect to be defeated twice by FW.

Completely baffled, KZ attempted to re-arrange scrimmages with EDG in an effort to regain their former form through a series of high-stakes matches against strong opponents.

They eventually regained their form, but it was the same form they used to be in, where they were constantly getting crushed by EDG. The scrims that day were of absolutely no quality.

The fourth day of the group stage was equally exciting, with EDG sweeping TL and FNC once again, securing their eighth consecutive victory and firmly holding onto the top spot.

"8-0, EDG's terrifying momentum is completely unstoppable. As expected of the defending champions and contenders for the MSI three-time championship, EDG's current strength is absolutely the strongest in this MSI, without a doubt."

"Yes, TL paid the price for their carelessness. In the early game, Lin Ruo completely overwhelmed TL with his LeBlanc, Lee Sin, and jungle combo. The outcome of the game was never in doubt."

In the English commentary booth, the two English commentators couldn't stop praising EDG.

It's not that they idolize the strong, but rather that EDG's performance was so stunning that it completely deserves their praise.

Such an invincible record made the LPL commentators in the commentary booth also become arrogant.

In contrast, the LCK commentators accompanying KZ on their trip looked rather grim.

Their concern now is not whether KZ has a chance to compete for first place in the group, but whether they have a chance to advance.

If they lose today's rematch against FNC, their ranking will drop to fifth, and they will have a high probability of failing to advance.

Fortunately, KZ maintained their minimum standard this time, steadily defeating FNC to secure their fourth win and finally stepping into the knockout stage, instead of being dragged into hell and facing a barrage of online abuse.

Although EDG is still one of their next opponents, there are also teams like TL that have not performed well. If they can secure their fifth win, they can basically guarantee a top-four finish and advance to the next round.

The KZ team, having survived the ordeal, were still somewhat dazed after the match ended. They never imagined that they would have to fight so desperately to advance.

This scenario was completely unexpected and far more difficult than what they experienced in the LCK.

So, are LCK teams just too weak, or are teams from other regions just too strong...?

EDG, having just finished their match, had no interest in watching KZ's next game and left the venue early to return to their hotel to rest, preparing for their tough final round matches against FW and KZ the following day.

The group's top spot is still uncertain, as FW is keeping a close 7-1 record. If the final round ends in a draw, there will undoubtedly be an unprecedented overtime period.

"Get some rest. We'll have a big meal tomorrow after we win." In the hotel's special training room, Abu began his usual motivational speech as evening approached.

Lin Ruo also usually ignores this, because he has to do live streaming, so it's obvious that Abu's words weren't directed at him.

Since that's the case, there's no need to listen.

"Thank you to the Temple Run 2 official team for sending twenty great swords." Feeling amazed, Lin Ruo, brainwashed by the gift, couldn't wait to take out her phone and start a live broadcast of applying a screen protector, emphasizing a seamless transition.

no way.

Since Blizzard officially started giving away gifts in their live streams, officials from all the games that Lin Ruo has visited have been sending gifts to boost their presence.

Leaving aside Overwatch and PUBG, even the official Temple Run 2 account came today.

They have to put on a show to show respect to the big spender.

To be honest, Lin Ruo really wanted to break the so-called longest running record in Temple Run.

Lin Ruo started applying the screen protector in front of the live stream audience, and after finally accumulating enough gold coins, she first changed a character skin.

From red hair to red fox, this guy is described as a cunning escape artist in the Temple Run 2 introduction.

Among the four main characters, her skill is the most practical. After being released, it can ignore all traps and has an autopilot function. Moreover, she is invincible during the release and can also slow down enemies after the skill is released.

It's obvious how invincible it is without even looking at it. Although Lin Ruo doesn't know if she'll ever need to use this skill, having a backup is always a good thing.

After taking a sip of water and rolling up his sleeves, Lin Ruo calmly began his sprint.

The game begins with a small figure standing on a mysterious ancient path in an unknown location, surrounded by dense jungle buildings and temples dedicated to unknown gods.

After a three-second countdown, Lin Ruo controlled her character to begin a 100-meter sprint.

After a flurry of actions, he discovered a very ugly monster behind him.

Lin Ruo didn't know what this thing was either. It might have something to do with venom. In short, playing this game meant both dodging monsters chasing you from behind and constantly avoiding obstacles in front of you.

Is it difficult? Actually, just focus on running forward. As long as you don't fall, the monster won't be able to catch up.

Well, that is, assuming you don't fall.

However, for viewers with only two hands, it is indeed difficult not to fall, because not only are there various obstacles, but the difficulty will only increase as the game goes on.

It's like the system makes you lose the later on.

However, Lin Ruo felt it was alright. It was just like parkour, where you dodge obstacles, and he was quite good at it.

Without hesitation, he activated Deep Blue and started the game. The next steps were simple: swipe left and right to turn, swipe up and down to jump and slide forward, running as far as possible. Under the watchful eyes of the livestream viewers, Lin Ruo effortlessly controlled his character, turning, jumping, and dodging various obstacles with ease. The first ten thousand meters seemed like an easy task for him.

This was clearly the limit for most viewers in the live stream, prompting them to type out a lot of question marks.

[Is Lin Gou even human? He ran 10,000 meters without a single mistake, didn't even use his character skills. If you're so capable, why don't you just not pick up any items?]

Indeed, if it were me, I would have already smashed my head against the nearby rock and been dragged away by the snarling monster.

[If it were me, I'd already be in the fifth round. Who's going to dawdle with you? Efficiency is key.]

"Dying quickly is dying quickly, and you call that efficient? You must be joking."

[No, I'm really curious, with the map moving at such a fast speed, will Lin Gou still be able to react?]

[Anyway, I couldn't react in time. It felt like four pairs of eyes couldn't keep up either. The speed at the end didn't seem like they wanted us to pass the level.]

...

The viewers discussing in the live chat just watched as Lin Ruo's character charged forward, dodging giant wooden barrels and constantly swinging pendulums, with no sudden rocks able to stop him at all.

While other players would be flustered and overwhelmed, Lin Ruo remained relaxed and at ease. He would never make a mistake like tripping over a stone or crashing headfirst into a tree.

If so, it must have been an accident.

But then, an unexpected event occurred. Lin Ruo, who had barely managed to dodge one impact after another, lost her footing again and was unable to avoid the attack of the wooden barrel.

But it doesn't matter, he still has a character skill he hasn't used yet. Once activated, it ignores the target unit's damage and transforms into an invincible robot, starting to run a distance on autopilot.

Seeing Lin Ruo finally use her skill, the viewers in the live stream, who had been holding back their laughter, couldn't manage to laugh at all.

Because Lin Ruo's skill could be used over a distance of slightly more than 50,000 meters...

Fifty thousand meters is a distance that many viewers in this live stream could never reach, which makes people gasp in astonishment.

[Don't your eyes get blurry? Don't your hands shake? Lin Gou, do you need to go to the bathroom?]

To be honest, I ran too fast and couldn't see the road ahead anymore. Although I stopped playing, I was already dizzy.

[It would be a miracle if you could see it clearly, but viewers should pay close attention, because this might be the only time you'll be able to see the running situation after 50,000 meters.]

Is there a difference? It's just faster. I have a hacked version with unlimited respawns, and I can run 50,000 meters every day.

Dude, don't you feel guilty playing like this? Do you have any conscience? You're so fond of pirated games, you have absolutely no sense of responsibility. I suggest you share it with me so I can share your guilt.

[Quiet down, we're at 60,000 meters.]

Amidst the discussions, many viewers stared wide-eyed as Lin Ruo continued her sprint. After using the shield she found to dodge an obstacle, she successfully broke through 60,000 meters, a distance that no one dared to imagine.

Temple Run 2's historical record is over 20 meters, meaning Lin Ruo could potentially break the record.

Just as all the viewers were filled with anticipation, Lin Ruo unexpectedly pulled a big one, and while turning, he crashed headfirst into the wall and died.

Game over.

Lin Ruo didn't die on purpose; his hand was genuinely a little numb. It's normal for someone who's been too focused to relax for a while to relieve the numbness.

"It's only 60,000 meters. Let's see if we can run further next time." After summarizing it casually, Lin Ruo turned around and logged into StarCraft 2, which was his main task for the current live stream.

The viewers in the live stream were terrified and wished Lin Ruo would start another round.

Even Ming Kai, who usually watches Lin Ruo's performances, swallowed hard after watching for two minutes: "Why don't you play another round, and I'll watch it again?"

Lin Ruo smiled. As a professional streamer who deeply understands the power of leaving a lingering fragrance, she decided to save this good thing for next time.

After playing four games of StarCraft 2 in a row, Lin Ruo made a significant progress towards the Diamond rank before ending her stream precisely at 23 PM.

With one last day of group stage matches remaining, Lin Ruo will start in two key games that will affect the team's ranking, so he naturally needs to take them seriously.

...

On May 15th, at 2 PM local time in Berlin, the battle for the top spot between EDG and FW kicked off as scheduled.

In the draft phase, EDG chose a lineup that could drive the pace of the game and establish an advantage in the early to mid-game, while FW opted for a late-game lineup that would allow for stable farming.

At the start of the match, both junglers started with red buff. In the early game, FW's bot lane duo capitalized on iboy's mistake to gain a lane advantage. Subsequently, FW's Korean jungler, Skarner, repeatedly ganked the bot lane to apply pressure, helping their Caitlyn secure the first tower and thus initiating the team's push.

This was the first time EDG had fallen into a somewhat subtle disadvantage in the early game, and this disadvantage persisted for quite some time afterward.

However, as the game progressed into the mid-game, EDG used Shen to split push and continuously put pressure on FW, forcing the latter to rush Baron Nashor for the first time.

In the battle of besieging the enemy's stronghold and attacking reinforcements, Lin Ruo's excavator stole the dragon and flashed to knock up the female police officer, ultimately leading the team to win the dragon team fight and take over the dragon. As a result, FW completely lost the initiative in the game.

As the game progressed, EDG snowballed their economic advantage, securing the second Baron Nashor in a team fight and ending the game in one fell swoop, winning their ninth match in 31 minutes.

With a score of 9-0, they secured first place in the group stage with one round to spare, and will also have the right to choose their opponent first in the semi-finals.

What awaits them next is a final match against KZ in the group stage.

Riot Games deliberately scheduled this match for the last time slot, hoping to create suspense in the battle for first place in the group, but they didn't expect the result to be like this.

EDG had already secured first place in the group before this, while KZ had also secured third place, not even having a chance to be next to EDG.

FNC secured fourth place in their group, while TL and the Vietnamese team were eliminated due to their bottom two rankings.

As expected, the senior brother once again achieved a score of 16... no, this time it was the top 6, but that doesn't change the fact that it was eliminated in the group stage, nor does it stop European and American audiences from playing familiar memes.

As everyone knows, the international competitions that the senior brother participates in only have group stages, and there are no knockout stages at all.

If so, why didn't the senior brother participate? Did he not want to participate?

(End of this chapter)