You've only been playing for half a year, and you've already reached the finals?

Chapter 243 Feng Yiqi Follows
After the match ended, a set of post-match procedures followed.

Data, MVP, interviews.

Under the overwhelming dominance of the Linglong Tower, the EDG players each displayed impressive stats, with none of them dying once and achieving a significant economic lead.

Even Viper, who had a lackluster performance in the first two games, had a blast this time. With the help of Yuumi, Miss Fortune dealt the highest damage in the entire game.

But of course, the MVP can only be Ming Jing.

Mingjing's performance with Ice Maiden was still flawless. He roamed around and crushed the top and bottom lanes, and even got a solo kill in the mid lane, which was simply amazing.

This is the perfect mid-lane performance that Mingjing has been pursuing, and it's something only a hero like Ice Maiden, with her inherently excellent qualities, can achieve.

Unfortunately, the opponent was DFM, so even if I played perfectly, it wouldn't be very impressive.

If you can put on this kind of performance against DK, then you can truly be considered a success.

Today's interviews were all with teammates, and had nothing to do with Mingjing.

Ming Jing lay back in the chair and casually took out his phone to browse.

The match had just ended, and the forum was full of discussions about it.

Seeing EDG sweep the Japanese team 3-0, netizens were naturally thrilled, and the posts were full of positive reviews.

Especially Mingjing.

Who would have thought that Brother Fei, who usually keeps a low profile, is actually a wolf warrior!
Ming Jing chuckled as he read the comments from the forum members.

If you're asking whether Ming Jing harbors some deep-seated, irreconcilable hatred towards Japan, then it's not that serious.

But since they're facing the Japanese team, it wouldn't be right not to go all out.

After his teammates returned from their interviews, Ming Jing got up and left with the team.

After this match, EDG finished the first round of the group stage with a score of 3-0.

However, they won't have much time to rest, as the second round of the group stage will begin in two days, and the EDG team still needs to be on high alert.

There are cases where a team won 3-0 in the first round but failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

As the EDG team returned to their hotel, a series of matches continued to unfold inside the stadium.

RNG and LNG also took to the stage one after another, completing the first round of the group stage.

In the final match, both teams seemed to be on fire, with fluid offense and impeccable defense, making no mistakes and easily winning the game.

Aside from losing two games in their first match against Korea, all four LPL teams won their next three matches. This impressive record is so impressive that it made viewers want to shout, "We have the advantage!"
It feels like the grand scene of all eight contestants making it to the finals is just around the corner!
But the final outcome will have to wait for the details of the second round.

On October 14th, a rest day, all sixteen teams took a day off to make final preparations for the second round of the competition.

The second round of the group stage began on October 15th.

At this stage, the format of the group stage changes. Instead of a four-group free-for-all, the four groups will compete separately, with the fate of one group determined each day.

The first match was the one in Group C, where RNG was located.

The order of the matches was completely shuffled: first Group C, then Groups A and D, and finally Group B, where EDG was located.

Therefore, EDG's match will have to wait another three days.

This is definitely a good thing for everyone in EDG.

Since everyone is not yet fully familiar with the version, the more days they prepare, the higher their chances of winning will be.

Around noon, Mingjing, who had just finished practicing his coding problems, went down to the hotel restaurant to order some fries and happened to see the RNG players all dressed up and ready to depart.

Mingjing exchanged a glance with the RNG player, then nodded, "Good luck."

General Hu nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, it's not a big problem."

RNG's chances of advancing are actually not that high. After all, they won 3-0 in the first round, and they only need to win one more game in the second round to secure second place in the group.

What they are aiming for is first place in their group.

However, RNG started pulling stunts right from the start.

In the first match, RNG took to the field first, facing FNC, who were ranked last in the group.

FNC's performance in the group stage was not ideal. They failed to win a single game in the first round, suffering a 0-3 defeat.

With a score of 3-0 against 0-3, this should theoretically be an easy game to win.

That was indeed the initial trend. RNG secured kills in the top and mid lanes, bringing their kill lead to 2-0. They also used their mid lane advantage to defend the dragon, seemingly having victory in their grasp.

But soon, things started to go wrong.

At eight minutes, FNC launched a four-man gank on the bottom lane, giving RNG's bot lane duo room to retreat and control the Rift Herald to mitigate their losses. However, in order to secure the dragon, RNG opted for mid and jungle support to engage in a head-on team fight.

As a result, GALA's Aphelios was instantly killed at the start of the game, the enemy Miss Fortune unleashed a furious barrage of damage, and RNG secured a 2-for-0 trade and lost the dragon.

In the ten-minute vanguard team fight, RNG suffered another crushing defeat, trading three for one.

After two waves, we suffered heavy losses in kills, lost all the dragons and vanguards, and were at an all-time low!
"What the hell?" Flandre scratched his head. "What is RNG doing? Are they playing too greedily?"

RNG has always traded Rift Herald for Dragons, prioritizing securing an advantage in the top half of the map.

Is this because they're facing FNC, so they chose "I want it all"?
That's a bit disrespectful.

There are no weak opponents among those who can make it to the World Championship.

"It's okay, let's see." Ming Jing crossed his arms and said, "RNG's ability to adjust in the mid-game is still good, they might be able to come back."

In the first round of matches, RNG often found themselves in a stalemate until the mid-game, but somehow managed to turn that stalemate into an advantage.

This demonstrates their superior operational and team-fight capabilities.

RNG doesn't have any star players who can single out their opponents; they rely on their close teamwork.

This is indeed the trend in the medium term.

Although RNG had a disastrous start, falling behind by 4,000 gold at one point, they almost caught up by the 20-minute mark.

By the 30-minute mark, RNG had already taken a 2,000 gold lead.

However, during a team fight in the mid-game, Cryin's LeBlanc suddenly became ill. She used her W to engage, but was caught in a combo of Blade of the Ruined King and Ryze, and died instantly.

FNC used this opportunity to launch a pursuit, killing three RNG junglers and bottom laners along the way.

That's the end of the story.

In a crash that happens in the final 30 minutes, there's no room for you to adjust.

FNC then secured Baron Nashor, regaining their economic advantage. With the Baron buff, they secured the victory in just one team fight.

Seeing this, Saint Gun couldn't help but put his hands behind his head and mutter, "Well, all that effort for nothing."

No one expected that RNG would lose to FNC.

This did introduce a slight ripple into Group C, which was originally a fairly predictable outcome.

"But it's alright, it's not a big problem." Ming Jing smiled and said, "FNC and RNG are not competitors. It's a bit of a blow, but not fatal."

With FNC's 0-3 record, even if they win this point, they only have a theoretical chance of advancing and don't actually pose a threat to RNG's 3-1 lead.

“That’s true.” Maokai nodded. “The key point is still the result of RNG’s match against HLE.”

In the second game, HLE and PSG quickly took to the stage for their second match.

This match was full of twists and turns, but in the end, the Taiwanese PSG inherited their ancestors' anti-Korean spirit and managed to defeat HLE, winning this crucial point!
As soon as this match ended, the situation in Group C became unpredictable.

3-1的RNG、2-2的HLE和PSG、1-3的FNC，每个队伍都有出线甚至争夺小组第一的可能，每场比赛的胜负都举足轻重！

In the third match, PSG faced off against FNC. This time, there was little suspense as PSG took another point, bringing their total points to three and tying for first place with RNG.

In the fourth match, RNG took to the stage again to face HLE.

This is absolutely crucial.

If RNG wins, they will return to the top of the group with a 4-1 record. If HLE wins, there will be a three-team tie for first place, making the competition for first place in the group even more intense!

But the result was disappointing. RNG seemed somewhat weak in this game, and were at a disadvantage from start to finish.

Although the team showed great resilience and dragged the game to 40 minutes at one point, the problem was that HLE's lineup with three cores and Aphelios was significantly stronger in the late game!
As expected, in the final team fight, HLE relied on their economic lead and superior lineup to crush their opponent and take another point!
Upon seeing this, the audience erupted in uproar.

They never expected that RNG, who had won three consecutive games in the first round, would encounter setbacks in the second round!
Will they really fail to qualify in the end?
HLE pressed their advantage, returning to the stage for a back-to-back match against FNC.

This team didn't make the same mistakes as RNG, and steadily secured the point, ending the group stage with a 4-2 record.

FNC, on the other hand, was unfortunately eliminated with a 1-5 record. It was fortunate that RNG threw one game away for them, otherwise their 0-6 record would have been quite embarrassing.

The suspense naturally led to the final match: RNG versus PSG.

Both teams currently have a record of 3-2.

Whoever loses will be eliminated in the round of 16.

Whoever wins will advance with a 4-2 score and will have the opportunity to compete for first place in a tiebreaker!
Amidst great anticipation, both sides made their appearance!

Thankfully, RNG, who had been sleepwalking for two games, finally woke up.

This time, RNG still focused on the mid-jungle duo, but instead of targeting the top lane, they began to wait for opportunities, flexibly roam the entire map, steadily manage their resources, and expand their advantage.

Twenty minutes into the game, the kill score was still a dismal 3-1, but RNG's gold lead had reached a staggering 5,000!

At 32 minutes, a seemingly unremarkable team fight resulted in a crushing defeat for RNG, who easily pushed to the bottom and secured the crucial point that would determine their qualification spot!
"But the Group C matches aren't over yet!" The commentator's voice was incredibly excited. "There will be another tiebreaker match in Group C to determine who will be the final group winner!"

After a short five-minute break, the two teams that qualified took to the stage again, and the match continued!

The two sides fought fiercely for another forty minutes, with both sides taking two Elder Dragons and two Baron Nashors, making it a very close battle!
Since arriving at the World Championship, RNG's match time has become significantly longer, with matches often lasting up to 40 minutes.

But that's exactly what the operations team wants.

The later the game went, the more comfortable and effective RNG's players became.

At 43 minutes, RNG used perfect control and maneuvering to keep HLE on their toes, then easily secured the Baron Nashor. With the Baron buff, they quickly pushed forward, forcing HLE to engage in team fights while under the Baron buff.

As a result, RNG surged ahead, easily crushing their opponents in team fights and subsequently winning the crucial point!
Seeing this, Flandre breathed a sigh of relief.

Ming Jing crossed his arms and looked at the scene before him, nodding in agreement.

Fortunately, there was no harm.

If RNG fails to advance from this group, then they really need to reassess the strength of the LPL region.

Group C's qualification for the next round is now confirmed.

Group leader: RNG.

Second in the group: HLE.

But now comes the problem.

If RNG is struggling so much in Group C, which isn't very competitive, what will happen to FPX and LNG, who are of similar strength to RNG?
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On October 16th, the Group A matches, which included DK and FPX, began.

Because of the presence of DK, a strong favorite to win the championship, today's match garnered exceptionally high attention, with the LPL live stream room packed with viewers early on.

In the commentary booth, Colonel Guan, Mao Mao, and Gu Gu had already begun analyzing the various possible outcomes for today's match.

But no matter how the three analyzed the situation, they never considered the possibility that FPX might not qualify.

Even if they can't beat DK, they can still beat RGE and C9.

Guan Daxiao was the most exaggerated, directly saying "Feng Yi Qi Sui" to kill the game, believing that FPX would make a comeback today and take first place in the group, and that the other three teams didn't matter, no matter what their ranking was.

Upon hearing Colonel Guan's words, countless viewers felt a sense of unease and a sense of foreboding.

The match started quickly, and it was a crucial game right from the start.

FPX vs. DK.

If FPX can win this match, they will still have a chance to compete for first place!
Unfortunately, it couldn't be done.

FPX continued to emphasize mid-jungle synergy in this game, picking their most confident Irelia + Lee Sin mid-jungle combination, intending to use Irelia's W-maxed lane control to create tempo.

This time, DK was well-prepared. Showmaker didn't pull any surprise moves with AD LeBlanc; he simply picked Twisted Fate. Although he couldn't steal lane control from Irelia, he managed to keep up with FPX's mid and jungle roaming rhythm using Twisted Fate's ultimate.

As long as the mid and jungle can keep up with the pace, there won't be any problems, because DK has lane priority in both the top and bottom lanes!
In wave after wave of small skirmishes, DK remained calm and composed, handling each situation steadily and profiting from every single one!
There's no point in discussing this match; it was simply a complete crushing defeat in terms of fighting ability.

Yesterday's RNG team was a purely macro-oriented team, more suited to the LCK.

But today's DK is a fighting team through and through, and they wouldn't be out of place in the LPL at all!
The game didn't even last 30 minutes. Showmaker took advantage of FPX's inability to recall at the Baron pit, drove straight in from the side lane, and broke through the high ground's inhibitor.

Nuguri seized the opportunity to teleport and steal the base, ending the game in one fell swoop.

What happened to the promise of following Feng Yi closely?
In the commentary booth, the three commentators looked a bit off, only Colonel Guan was still trying to salvage the situation with a stiff face: "It's okay, second place in the group is fine."

Can they really finish second in their group?
After losing this crucial game, FPX went on to face RGE and C9.

Despite being in an ideal situation where winning just one game would secure their advancement, the FPX players seemed to have lost their minds, making all sorts of outrageous moves.

Doinb couldn't even figure out how to get back up after being pressured. He unleashed a full combo on the invincible Fiddlesticks, but didn't land a single skill.

The young prince uses Flash + R to block the entrance with his ultimate, allowing the enemy to escape.

One wave after another, it's dizzying to watch.

After two consecutive losses, FPX finished the group stage with a score of 2-4.

好在组里有个6-0的DK在，让RGE和C9也是2-4，三队需要通过加赛争夺小组第二。

However, it's clear from the footage that the expressions on the faces of the FPX players are completely off; even Khan, who was always smiling, has lost his smile.

Seeing this, Ming Jing knew that things were probably hopeless.

Mindset is more important than ability.

As expected, FPX continued to perform poorly in the subsequent overtime, unfortunately losing to RGE and advancing to the round of 16.

RGE subsequently lost to C9, ending their competition in Group A.

Group A First Place: DK.

Group A runner-up: C9
FPX, who finished the first round with a 2-1 record, needed only one more win to advance, but struggled to secure a victory in the second round.

And, it's not over yet.

October 17th, Group D's big battle.

Group D was the most unpredictable, with several teams winning in a loop: GEN beat LNG, TL beat MAD, and then beat GEN again. After the first round, the teams had two 2-1 records and two 1-2 records, keeping the suspense until the very end.

This suspense continued even more in the subsequent matches.

GEN wins, MAD wins, TL wins, LNG wins, and GEN wins again, completing the cycle once more.

After one round of competition, all four teams finished with a 3-3 tie, leading to an unprecedented four-team tiebreaker!

According to the rules, when the head-to-head results are close, the ranking is determined by the length of the match.

The team with the shortest time plays against the team with the longest time, and the remaining two teams are paired up, with the winners advancing directly.

The two winners will then compete in a tiebreaker to determine the group leader.

For LNG, they only need to defeat MAD to advance.

but.
No further explanation is needed.

In this game, icon locked in Lissandra against LeBlanc, which should have been a very easy matchup. However, icon arrogantly locked in Electrocute, which made Mingjing frown.

How do you play Electrocute Lissandra against LeBlanc? Is this a strategy to lane against LeBlanc?

Especially considering that icon didn't perform well today.

It's worth noting that in the previous matches, Icon was repeatedly solo-killed, and his teammates were the ones who carried him.

As expected, the Electrocute Crystal Maiden completely lost her counter to LeBlanc, and Icon was killed in lane again, disappearing with Tarzan.

With the mid and jungle players unable to step up, top laner Ale quickly started feeding, plunging the team into complete ruin!
LNG ultimately lost to MAD and was eliminated in the round of 16.

Seeing the audience, they were all filled with anger.

I watched the game with great enthusiasm for two days, only to be fed two mouthfuls of shit in the end. Who can stand that?

Words like "actor" and "loyal to the country" began to appear in the comments. This game was clearly not Tarzan's fault, but the attacks were all directed at the Korean jungler in the team.

This has been a long-standing tradition in the LPL.

It can only be said that Colonel Guan's words ultimately came true.

The phoenix rolled first, followed closely by the qilin.

Feng Yiqi follows!

The pressure has reached Group B in the end.

(End of this chapter)